1. SSD 101 Instructor Training: Academic Advising Basics
Academic Advising Center
Chambers Hall 109

2. Why do students take SSD 101?
Students who place into more than one developmental course (not including MAT 014) are required to take Student Success 101.
SSD 101 is NOT a developmental course.

3. Developmental Courses
They are identified by course numbers that begin with a zero (e.g. ENG 010, MAT 013, RDG 011).
They must be taken in sequence and included in the student’s schedule until completed with a grade of “C” or better.
CAN NOT be used to satisfy degree requirements

4. Developmental Courses (continued)
Some students may be excused from the second level of developmental Reading (RDG 011) or English (ENG 010).
Must be nominated by instructor
Based on final grade in course and score on exit exam
Students in developmental courses cannot take more than 15 credits without filing an appeal either Monica or John in the Advising Center.

6. MAT 014 or Credit-Bearing Math?
If the student is enrolled in a degree program that requires MAT 116 or higher, MAT 014 (Algebra II) is required.
Math Requirements by Major
Students enrolled in degree programs that do not require MAT 014 (e.g. Liberal Arts, Criminal Justice) should consider transferability of math courses.

7. More Math Considerations
MAT 010, 013, 014, 129 and 131 have two semester variations (e.g. MAT 010A and MAT 010B). Students who are unsuccessful in their first attempt at the full version should be strongly encouraged to consider the two semester option.
Students receiving a “B-” or “C+” or “C” in MAT 014 must take the two semester variation of MAT 129 (Precalculus).

8. Combination Math Classes

9. BIO 010, CHM 010, and CHM 020
All Health Technology applicants must take BIO 010 and CHM 010 or have the equivalent from high school.
Students who had a lab Biology class in high school with a grade of “C” or better are exempt from BIO 010.
Students who had a lab Chemistry class in high school with a grade of “C” or better are exempt from CHM 010.
All science majors (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Bio Pre-professional) without the appropriate high school science background must take BIO 010 and should register for CHM 020 in lieu of CHM 010.
MAT 013 is a corequisite of BI0 010.
MAT 013 is a prerequisite of CHM 010.
MAT 014 is a prerequisite of CHM 020.

10. Two Ways to Determine Degree Requirements
Curriculum Checksheet
Program Evaluation
Lists all course requirements for the major/degree program
Can be found online in the College Catalog: Curriculum Checksheets or in the Academic Advising Center
Accessed through WebAdvisor
Reflects:
Courses the student has completed
Courses in which the student is currently enrolled
Courses still needed

11. General Education Electives
4 types
GE Social Science (GE SS)
GE Humanities (GE HUM)
GE DIV (GE Diversity)
GE Math, Science, Technology (GE MST)
Can be found online: General Education Electives
Students now have the option to search for classes with the GE designation in the Search for Classes section of CampusCruiser.

12. Modern Language
All Liberal Arts majors must take 2 semesters of a modern language (in sequence).
If the student took the language in high school, he/she must take a diagnostic test in the Testing Center.

13. CSC 105 and CSC 106
CSC 105 may not transfer. If unsure, students should consult with a Transfer Counselor.
CSC 106 has a prerequisite of MAT 014 and the student must indicate a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. If the student has not completed CSC 105, this course requires an advisor’s signature and cannot be registered through the online registration process.

14. Overview of Liberal Arts
ENG 121ENG 122 (“C” or better)
HIS 121 and 122
Two semesters of a modern language
SPE 121
HED/PED
Four courses in the student’s choice of Liberal Arts option.
Divisional Elective
One GE Humanities elective
Two GE Social Sciences electives
One GE Math, one GE Science, and one of either.
Liberal Arts Business— must have two GE Math classes and one GE Science.
LA Business has no divisional elective.

15. Overview of Criminal Justice
ENG 121ENG 122 (“C” or better)
CJU 123CJU 124
PSY 123 and SOC 121 and SOC 140 are mandatory.
CSC 105
CJ students must complete one GE Math and one GE four-credit science.

16. Unsure of BUS.AS or Liberal Arts Business? What’s in Common?
MAT 014Mat 123 or MAT 129A or MAT 129 (MAT 129 is mandatory for LABUS)
ACC 101 and 102
ECO 201 and 202
SPE 121
CSC 106
Courses such as BUS 101, BUS 201, MKT 201, and MGT 210 are only for BUS.AS majors.
Liberal Arts Business is designed for students wishing to transfer to Rutgers—New Brunswick

17. Overview of Allied Health Pre-Professional and Health Technologies
Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Radiography, Medical Laboratory Technology, Respiratory Care
Must have all developmental Reading, English, and Math courses complete by the close of wintersession.
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher for DHY, RAD, NUR and RESP; 2.0 for Medical Lab Technology
TEAS exam needed for all but Med Lab.
Must have at least a “C” in laboratory Biology and Chemistry.
Nursing applicants must have at least a “B” in those two areas.
Applications are accepted from June 30th to January 30th.
Review of Application Procedures

18. Wintersession Classes
12 days – VERY intensive (December 26th -January 11th with no class on the 29th, 30th, 31st, 1st, and 6th)
Any closing for inclement weather will be made up on Saturday the 14th.
Courses may not transfer – students should consult with Transfer Counselor.

19. Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Part-time = 11 credits or fewer
Full-time = 12 credits or more
Five primary reasons for a student to be full-time
Covered by his/her parents’ health insurance
NJ Stars Student
Student Athlete
International Student
Receiving Certain Types of Financial Aid
Veteran of the Armed Forces

20. Faculty Advisors
By AFT contract, all full-time students are assigned faculty advisors.
Names of advisors are available through WebAdvisor in CampusCruiser.
Full-time students are strongly encouraged to meet with their assigned faculty advisors.
Faculty office hours and locations can be found on the Advising Center website: Faculty Office Hours

21. Full-time students are assigned Faculty Advisors from their academic division.

22. Information about Academic Status
Students on Academic Probation can take no more than 4 courses/14 credits (whichever is fewer).
Students on Academic Restriction can take no more than 2 classes/8 credits (whichever is fewer).
Information about Academic Status

23. Points of Emphasis
There must be personal involvement with the students—please don’t sit in the back of the Amphitheater and observe the session.
It is fully expected that you assist our students with choosing and registering for their Winter and/or Spring 2013 classes.
Please take attendance at the end of the registration sessions so that absent students will have their holds reinstated.

24. What do students need to bring?
Current schedule
Placement Test Scores
Program Evaluation from their WebAdvisor Account
Curriculum Checksheet
Students need to be sure that both their immunization records and final high school transcripts have been received by the college. If either one of these documents has not been received, their registration will be blocked.

25. Upcoming Important Dates
Weeks of October 1st and October 8th—students on the Edison campus will come to BH 100 for registration preparation.
Weeks of October 15th and October 22nd– students on the Edison campus will come to BH 100 for their web registration for Winter and/or Spring 2013.
Schedules for these four weeks are posted on both the “Shared Files” and “Announcements” areas of the SSD Faculty site on CampusCruiser.
Students in the Urban Centers will stay in New Brunswick and Perth Amboy.

26. Payment Dates for Winteression and Spring 2013
Wintersession 2013 tuition is due on December 3rd.
Spring 2013 tuition is due on January 3rd.
Spring Payment Plan Dates:
50% by January 3
25% by February 21st
25% by March 21st
The Payment Plan includes a $25 fee.

27. Questions about major/career choice/transfer?
Counseling and Career Services Edison Hall *by appointment only

28. More Advising Questions?
Academic Advising Center Homepage
MCC Guide to Self-Advising
Visit the SSD 101 Resource Page on the Academic Advising Center website. This Resource Page includes directions for printing the documents that students need to bring to their sessions.
Students can also review these extra registration reminders.
Advisors are available on a walk-in basis in the Academic Advising Center in Chambers Hall.
Students can from their CampusCruiser accounts.