1. Yes you - it’s a good thing, not a bad thing
Matriculation
Yes you - it’s a good thing, not a bad thing

2. Matriculation-What Is It?
Matriculation: it means you follow through and attend the college of your choice in the fall
You need to avoid some of the pitfalls that are out there over the summer

3. 5 Major Components of Transition & Students’ Biggest Concerns
Academic
Social
Emotional
Financial
Physical
But first, don’t forget…
Parents not trusting them to make good decisions or having to deal with constant contact from parents

4. Congrats on becoming a DVDesign Alumni!
We’re still here!
Congrats on becoming a DVDesign Alumni!
Keep an eye out for…
s regarding Alumni exclusive events
Internship opportunities and campus visits by Stoll
Updates about the new campus and happenings around Da Vinci!
Russell Stoll:
English 12 Teacher
&
DVD Alumni Mentor!
“As your Alumni Mentor, I am here to help you transition to college! I can’t carry your books (and yes – you have books now) but if you need help and don’t know where to start, let’s chat!”

5. Academic Transition

6. Grit and Growth Mindset in the College Setting
What will be different between Da Vinci and College when it comes to both the grit and growth mindset needed?
What will you need to do different in order to be academically successful?
Take a minute to discuss with someone next to you and be ready to share out.

7. Key to Success: Time Management
You will have many priorities and responsibilities in college! Sometimes they’ll conflict with one another, so
TIME MANAGEMENT IS KEY!
Why Do I need Time Management?
A course unit/credit is a unit assigned to an academic course that gives weight to the value, level, or time requirements.
4 units = 4 hours of class time
Ex. 3hrs of lecture and 1 hour of discussion per week = 4 units
Rule of thumb: For every 1 hour you spend in lecture/discussion, you should expect to spend hours working/studying for each course outside of the class.

8. Key to Success: Time Management Cont’
3 credit hours (1 course) = 3 hours in class per week =  hours study time per week for a total of hours for this course, or…
So, if you are taking 12 units (the min to be considered full time), that’s hours of class and studying per week. Just for school. Not including working.

9. Strategies for Social Success
Places
Get involved in 3 places on campus where you can build connections, join a community, and find support
Pair up again and identify three places, be ready to share out.
Examples:
student services center, cultural centers, Work Study (less than 15 hours!) is especially important for those commuting and at CC campuses.
Clubs, activities, and organizations are available at all college campuses.
Explore new interests, find new ways to destress, join freshman-specific activities
Students with 3 places on campus are engaged, empowered, and able to make stronger choices in alignment with their values

10. Strategies for Social Success
Places
Examples:
student services center, cultural centers, Work Study (less than 15 hours!) is especially important for those commuting and at CC campuses.
Clubs, activities, and organizations are available at all college campuses.
Explore new interests, find new ways to destress, join freshman- specific activities
Students with 3 places on campus are engaged, empowered, and able to make stronger choices in alignment with their values
Next are some more examples – find resources like these on your campus!
Examples:
student services center, cultural centers, Work Study (less than 15 hours!) is especially important for those commuting and at CC campuses.
Clubs, activities, and organizations are available at all college campuses.
Explore new interests, find new ways to destress, join freshman-specific activities
Students with 3 places on campus are engaged, empowered, and able to make stronger choices in alignment with their values

11. UCLA GRIT Peer Coaching Program
The GRIT Peer-to-Peer Coaching program is committed to the development and well-being of the whole student.
One on One sessions cover:
Stress Management & Mindfulness
Goal Setting
Fostering Positive Social Connections
Navigating Campus Resources
Academic Skills Enrichment
Request a Coach:

12. Academic Resources at UCR
Academic Resource Center:
Location: Room 156, 1st Floor, 380 Surge Building
Phone: (951)
Services:
Tutoring
Supplemental instruction
Study skill workshops
Assistance, Counseling, & Encouragement
Writing Support Program

13. Emotional Transition

14. Navigating the Emotional Transition
It’s completely normal to feel...
Overwhelmed
Scared
Anxious
Worried
Nervous
But, there’s help!

15. Health Resources at UCLA
If your thoughts or feeling are interfering with your ability to do well in school or connect with people there are tons of resources on your campus!
UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Appointments available 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday
24-Hour access to a counselor by phone (310)
Location: John Wooden West 2nd Floor
Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center
Primary Care
Women’s Health
Optometry
Radiology
Acupuncture
Physical Therapy and more!
LGBT Resource Center Counseling
Student Activities Center

16. Financial Transition

18. Your College Portal
Get used to checking it every day. It has important information, much of which is time sensitve.

19. What do you use the Online Portal For?
Summer:
Throughout the School Year;
Viewing and paying the fall bill!
Grades and Transcripts
Other financial aid info
Important announcements, opportunities from the school
Summer bridge or early start opportunities
Connecting with advisors, other mentors provided by the school
and other communications from the campus
View and pay spring bills, winter bills, summer bills, etc.
Housing forms (if applicable)
Health insurance forms and waivers!
Course Schedules
Work study opportunities

20. Could anyone come show us their portal?

22. Communicating with the College: Financial Aid Office
Build Relationships with the Financial Aid Office!
Know where it is, who to talk to, and how they can help BEFORE you have an emergency with aid.

23. Your First College Bill FAQs:
When should you expect to receive your fall bill?
Varies by school, but often in July
How will you get the bill?
Now it’s usually in your Portal, so pay attention to you POrtal!
Might still be in the old fashioned snail mail for some
When is it due?
Often in August, BEFORE classes start

25. Reviewing your Bill-What to look for:
Student information: is everything correct? Are you full time? Part time? Is housing correct?
Dates: is this the most recent bill? When is it due?
Health insurance: If waived, has it been removed?
Tuition payment plan: if you chose this, is it listed and set up correctly?
Amount totals: is it correct? Is it clear to you how much you owe?
If something isn’t correct, or you have questions, what do you do?
Go to the campus and ask your fiancial aid office for help.
Reach out to your Alumni mentor for help: Katie, Russell

26. More about that Health Insurance Bill!

27. How to waive it if you already have health insurance

35. What you should do:
Comply in July (or earlier!)
Check with your references to make sure you can use them
If you are going to decline loans, either do it through the portal if you are sure and don’t have any questions, or go through the school’s financial aid office if you do have question

36. Note: the small # of hours of work study, especially for commuter students at any of our local schools, also has the added benefit of helping to connect the kids to that campus and other students, and also keeps them on campus longer. When kids drop from these schools it is often because they felt a lack of connection, lonely, and no sense of belonging. Responsible work study hours on campus could be a great way for them to make authentic connections. Note #2: try to pick a job that isn’t going to physically or mentally exhaust you!

38. Note: some courses have online resources that are very specific (like math homework) that are only available with a new textbook purchase :( so be careful!

39. The U.S. Department of Education requires Colleges to establish and apply reasonable standards of satisfactory academic progress for eligible students to receive financial assistance

40. SAP Continued

41. Physical Transition

42. Getting Used to Your New Environment
Tips:
Lookup your classes online before the first day of school
Walk around
Try different study/ socializing spaces
Ask a friend

43. Always Remember...
YOU CAN DO IT!

45. Course Description

46. Course Registration Process
Where: You enroll/register for classes through your MyUCLA account using the Find a Class and Enroll feature.
When: Enrollment appointments are available on MyUCLA 1-3 days after the online Schedule of Classes for that term is available.
Ucla Students register during two cycles:
- First Pass: Students may only enroll in 10 units
- Second Pass: Students can add courses up to the maximum allowed by their College or school.

47. # of students on waitlist
Schedule of Classes
Enrollment Capacity
# of students on waitlist
# of students enrolled
Waitlist Capacity
Course ID #
Course ID: 9-Digit ID Number is used for enrolling in a section. MyUcla requires the ID Number for the appropriate section for enrollment and indicates multiple parts, such as lecture and discussion.

48. What is a Wait List?
•When a student attempts to register for a full class they may be given the option to be added to the waitlist. As students decide not to take the course they’ll move up the waitlist and hopefully be fully enrolled into the course. Many students drop classes after the first meeting.
•Waitlists are maintained through Friday of the second week of class.
•You can check your waitlist position on MyUCLA.

49. What are General Education Requirements?
General education (GE) requirements are intended to introduce undergraduates to the richness and diversity of the various academic disciplines. Students are encouraged to explore the different possibilities for further university study. Whether or not students have a specific educational goal, general education requirements are designed to broaden their intellectual perspective and to set them on the path to becoming educated members of society. Required for all students to complete in order to graduate.

50. Requirements for a Major
What are Requirements?
General Education
General education requirements are classes that must be completed in order to graduate from a college
Requirements for a Major
Series of Pre-Req courses required for major
Series of lower & upper division courses required for degree completion
Must be completed in addition to general education requirements
Courses must be completed with a “C” or better
General education (GE) requirements are intended to introduce undergraduates to the richness and diversity of the various academic disciplines. Students are encouraged to explore the different possibilities for further university study. Whether or not students have a specific educational goal, general education requirements are designed to broaden their intellectual perspective and to set them on the path to becoming educated members of society. Required for all students to complete in order to graduate.

51. Sample: Sociology Major