1. Completion Counts Pathway Initiative
Guarantee Contracts
By Alfred Cardoza, M.A.

2. Welcome!
Riverside City College is proud to continue providing the City of Riverside with new and innovative educational opportunities. •••• Riverside City College’s Pathway Initiative-Completion Counts Guarantee Contract delivers the most direct route through community college. If your goal is to earn a certificate, associates degree and/or transfer to a four-year university or work, Riverside City College has a pathway for you.

3. Completion Counts through the Pathways Initiative
The 2-Year Completion Counts Contract is designed for college-ready students to complete a certificate, associates degree and/or transfer to a four-year university
The 1-Year Completion Counts Preparatory Contract specifically addresses the needs of students that require additional instruction to achieve college level Math and English to progress into the 2-Year Contract

4. If Eligible, RCC Guarantees:
Early registration for classes at Riverside City College
(not valid for Moreno Valley or Norco Colleges)
Guaranteed access to English and Math classes beginning your first term until all requirements are met
Access to 15.0 units each semester based on SEP
2-Year Student Educational Plan (SEP) with an RCC counselor
Access to student support services each term

5. Establishing Eligibility
High School Diploma or GED
Apply to RCC or be a current student in good standing
Select Riverside City College as home campus
Complete assessment testing or provide placement documents
Be a full-time student (15 units per semester)
Complete enrollment process

6. Where to find RCC

7. Getting Started High School Diploma or GED
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the California Dream Act Application
Select a Major (Program of Study)
Visit Career Cruising, CareerCafe.org, CHOICES, or ask your counselor
Complete Riverside City College Online Application at rcc.edu
Activate RCC account (see WebAdvisor)
Complete the AOC process
Complete Assessment testing
Complete online Orientation
Complete online Counseling by submitting 1st semester SEP

8. Articulation and Concurrent Enrollment Students
As an articulation and/or concurrent enrollment student, you have already created a profile and completed an application. This means you already have a RCC ID number and RCC address.
However, you still need to:
Update application to 1st time student for Summer or Fall
Complete the AOC process (take the Assessment Test)
Activate your RCC account
Complete the FAFSA or Dream Act Application

9. English Eligibility Assessment Placement
2-Year
Contract Eligible
English
English 1A – English Composition
English 50 – Basic English Composition
English 60B – English Fundamentals
English 60A – English Fundamentals
1-Year
Contract Required

10. Math Eligibility Assessment Placement
Math 1A – Calculus 1
Math 10 – Pre-Calculus
Math 36, 25 – Trigonometry, Survey of Math
Math 4, 5, 11, 12 - Finite Math, Business Calculus, College Algebra, Statistics
Math 35/53 – Intermediate Algebra or Geometry
Math 52 – Elementary Algebra
Math 65 – Arithmetic & Pre-Algebra
2-Year
Contract Eligible
1-Year
Contract Required

11. 2-Year Contract Eligibility Matrix
Accuplacer Assessment
Placement Score
Smarter Balanced
Early Assessment Program Scores
4 Ways
to Qualify
High School Graduate
Approved College
English & Math Classes
In High School
Advanced Placement
Scores

12. Enrollment Requirements
2-Year Completion Counts Contract
Complete 15.0 units (or more) each fall and spring term for a total of 30.0 units (or more) at the end of each contract year
Complete a Comprehensive Student Educational Plan (SEP) with an RCC counselor in your 1st semester
English and Math classes will be required beginning your 1st semester and each semester following until requirements are fulfilled per your SEP
Only enroll in classes that appear on your SEP
Pay all tuition and fees before Payment Deadline!

13. Enrollment Requirements
1-Year Completion Counts Preparatory Contract
Complete 15.0 units (or more) each fall and spring term for a total of 30.0 units (or more) at the end of each contract year
Excel through English and Math classes to college-level in one year beginning your 1st semester and the semester following
Complete a Comprehensive Student Educational Plan (SEP) with an RCC counselor in your 1st semester
Only enroll in classes that appear on your SEP
Pay all tuition and fees before Payment Deadline!

14. Contract Responsibilities
Sign Pathway Initiative Completion Counts Guarantee Contract
Complete 15.0 units (or more) each fall and spring term for a total of 30.0 units (or more) at the end of each contract year
Strictly follow your 2-Year SEP in selecting classes
Enroll in Math and English continuously as required
Maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA) every term
Complete, submit, and adhere to Academic Progress Report
Register each semester during the Early Registration period
Attend required meetings and activities

15. What to Expect After Assessment Test
You will receive you placements immediately and an instruction sheet with next steps.
Check your RCC Student for an invitation to sign a contract – Please make an appointment as contract signing is by appointment only.
If you do not receive an within 2 weeks of your assessment test or if your are establishing eligibility via the Eligibility Matrix, please come to the Completion Counts Welcome Center on the 1st floor of the Student Services Building to begin the process.

16. Deadlines Apply via Online application beginning January 2017
FASFA begins October 1, 2016
Complete AOC process before June 6, 2016 at 4:00pm
Provide all other eligibility documentation before June 15, at 4:00 pm
Sign Contract before June 29, 2016 at 4:00pm
Early Registration period is a 3 day window, check
Payment date: first drop date applies, see schedule

17. COST PER YEAR w/HOUSING
Cost Effectiveness
COLLEGE or UNIVERSITY
COST PER YEAR w/HOUSING
SAVINGS PER YEAR
SAVINGS x 2yr
Harvard University
$72,100
$70,543
$141,086
University of California
$67,212
$65,655
$131,310
University of Redlands
$61,975
$60,418
$120,836
University of California Berkeley
$33,418
$31,861
$63,722
University of California Los Angeles
$32,289
$30,732
$61,464
University of California Riverside
$29,817
$28,260
$56,520
California State University Fullerton
$25,702
$24,145
$48,290
California State University San Bernardino
$22,932
$21,375
$42,750
Riverside City College
$1,557*  
Cost per year for Fall 2016

18. What’s New?

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21. Getting Your Questions Answered
General Questions
Student Assistance

22. Assessment Testing Assessment Test Info Testing Center
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Select Assessment from the menu
Choose: General Assessment Test
Bring photo ID
Allow 2.5 to 3 hours (on average)
This is a one-time test
Study for this test (sample questions online)

23. Questions?

24. The End