1. FIRST STEPS INTO COLLEGE
Presented by: Karie White, Non-Credit Counselor

2. What are the steps to becoming a MSJC Student?
Application
MYMSJC Account Set-Up
Financial Aid Application
Orientation
Assessment
Counseling
Registration
Start Classes

3. Students will Need to Know:
TIP: It can take 1 hour+ to complete the MSJC Application
MSJC APPLICATION
Students will Need to Know:
Permanent Address
Telephone Number
Address (personal one they check)
Social Security Number
Alien Registration Number and Expiration Date (if applicable)
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4. MYMSJC ACCOUNTS https://www.msjc.edu/MyMSJC/Pages/default.aspx
TIP: There are lots of repeated security questions and steps when setting up these accounts
MYMSJC ACCOUNTS
EagleAdvisor
Canvas

5. FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION
TIP: It can take 45 MIN-1 hour to complete the FAFSA Application
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION
Helpful If:
Students do it with parent or significant other (taxes)
Will need contact info for self and parents
NOT SO FUN FACT:
MOST students have to claim parent tax info until age 24, unless married or have kids

6. MSJC ORIENTATION Students read information and watch videos on MSJC
Quizzes along to way to test students knowledge
Will not get a Registration Date unless this is done
Orientation link is accessed through students EagleAdvisor
It can take 45 MIN-1 hour to complete the MSJC Orientation

7. MSJC ASSESSMENT Math English
No Appointment Needed
Menifee and San Jacinto campus
Not timed
Being Phased Out
Multiple Measures and Self-Selection
Study! Study! Study!

8. Helps in getting students an earlier registration appointment
MSJC COUNSELING
Students can see a counselor on any campus
HOWEVER, we as non-credit counselors, prefer to see them first
Will need to make an Education Plan for credit classes
Keeps them on track
Gets them idea of the timeline it will take to complete
DON’T LOOK AT FRIENDS ED PLAN
Helps in getting students an earlier registration appointment
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9. MSJC REGISTRATION
To get a Registration Date, all the boxes have to be checked: Application, Orientation, Assessment, Counseling
Register for Classes via EagleAdvisor
Class schedules come out approx: March/April and Oct/Nov
Registration Starts Typically: NOV (for Spring), MAY (for Summer), JULY (for Fall)
More units taken, earlier registration date
College Level Math and English, earlier registration date
Ed goal to transfer to a 4 year and get an AA degree, earlier registration date
No previous degree, earlier registration date

10. !!!START CLASSES!!! FUN!!!
Have students start the process semester before starting classes (3-4 months) before the new term starts
It is a LONG process
Review Student Programs they could be eligible for
If not sure about their major/career interest have them explore subject areas and work with a counselor
Remind students to communicate with Instructors at start of semester and throughout
Have students meet with a counselor regularly (1 time a semester)
Good times to meet with a counselor is:
Feb/March and Oct…easier to get in to see a counselor and gives them plenty time to
plan and prep for next semester

11. Thank You Karie White, kwhite@msjc.edu
QUESTIONS?
Thank You Karie White,