1. Veteran Services Welcome Briefing Discover Your Opportunities Discover Your Future Discover Yourself Discover AWC

2. 1. Important information for Veteran Students and students with Veteran benefits 2. Reviewing placement test scores 3. Strategies and tips on how to choose classes and build a schedule. 4. Ideas on how to be a successful college student. 5. Resources available to Veteran Students 6. Preparing for your first registrationAgenda

3. Veteran Student Information Students receiving Veteran benefits must:  Pursue either a degree OR certificate  Students using VA Benefits that want to pursue a dual major or a degree and certificate must:  meet with an advisor  obtain approval  complete a Dual Objective Form to justify the dual major or degree and certificate  submit the Dual Objective Form with Veteran Services to obtain approval from the School Certifying Official.

4. Veteran Student Information Students receiving Veteran benefits must:  Follow their program check sheets and take only required courses for their degree or certificate ( http://www.azwestern.edu/learning_services/degrees_and_certificates /) http://www.azwestern.edu/learning_services/degrees_and_certificates /  All Military transcripts, transcripts from other colleges and universities be submitted to AWC for evaluation when:  students using VA Benefits first apply for admissions  students enroll for classes that they will use VA Educational benefits

5. Veteran Student Information  Students must have military transcripts sent in and evaluated before taking any general electives ( http://jst.doded.mil ) http://jst.doded.mil  If transcripts are not received by the AWC School Certifying Officer within your first standard term of enrollment  enrollment will not be certified by the School Certifying Official for the following term

6. Veteran Student Information  Meet with an Advisor to create an Educational/Academic Plan (EAP)  EAP must be turned into Veteran Services in order for courses to be certified through the Veteran Affairs for payment of educational benefits  Keep majors up-to-date and inform Veteran Services of all changes in enrollment  Take required courses under 100 level in-person only (i.e. ENG 080 or Mat 081, etc.)  General Elective credit is usually covered by incoming military transcripts

7. Veteran Student Information  Submit a new Enrollment Certification Request when:  changes in enrollment  change in classes  change in Personal Information.  Other Changes that may affect your benefits  https://www.azwestern.edu/student_services/enroll ment_services/admissions_and_registration/vetera n_services/va_cert_request.html https://www.azwestern.edu/student_services/enroll ment_services/admissions_and_registration/vetera n_services/va_cert_request.html

8. Veteran Student Information  Students using VA Educational Benefits that receive a grade of “F" (Failure)  Students that fail a course more than twice will NOT be certified for benefits  If students who fail a course more than twice and pass the course the third time will have to pay for the course  It is recommended that the student pays the school directly for the course if it is the third attempt to avoid confusion and possible debt with the VA.

9. Veteran Student Information  ADD/DROP Policy.  During the designated add/drop period students may revise their programs by dropping classes and/or adding classes that are open.  Certain restrictions may apply.  Classes dropped during the designated add/drop period will not appear on the student’s transcript.  Check with the Financial Aid Disbursement Department.  See refund policies.

10. Veteran Student Information  Withdrawal Policy  Students may withdraw from one or more classes  After the designated add/drop period and through the first three quarters of the course  Or as specified by the Director of Admissions/Registrar or designee  Students will receive a grade of “W” on their official academic record.  Classes lasting less than an entire semester may have a different withdrawal period.  Students using VA Educational Benefits will be responsible to pay back either the school or the VA for the course.

11. Veteran Student Information  Withdrawal Policy (cont.)  Students who withdraw from any AWC course must submit a Withdrawal Form to the Admissions and Registration and Veteran Services.  Students who withdraw from courses must provide Correct last date student actually attended class and the reason for all withdrawals

12. Veteran Student Information  Students using Financial Aid have to apply for the Excessive Credit Hour Appeal in order to continue to receive financial aid  Students must exceed 80 hours in order to apply for the Excessive Credit Hour Appeal**IMPORTANT**  Grades of No Shows  Shows on Transcript as “NS”  Student will be charged for class

13. The difference between a college and a university is that a college just offers a collection of degrees/majors in one specific area while a university is a collection of colleges. When you go to a university you are going to be graduating from one of their colleges, such as the Business College. As to which is better, it depends on what you want. Single colleges tend to be smaller while universities are bigger, but universities are better known. Colleges vs. Universities Colleges vs. Universities TRANSFER HELP Go to: www.aztransfer.com www.aztransfer.com

14. CERTIFICATES Certificate programs are designed to upgrade existing skills or provide competencies for employment. DEGREES Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree can prepare students for entry into a specific occupational area or prepare them for a BAS – Bachelor in Applied Science, an occupational transfer degree program at the university. Transfer Associate Degrees are designed to enable a student to TRANSFER to a university in order to pursue a 4yr-Bachelor’s Degree. AA = Associate of Arts AS = Associate of Science ABus = Associate of Business AWC Degrees and Certificates http://www.azwestern.edu/learning_services/degrees_and_certificates/ www.azwestern.edu

15. DEGREEMAJORCLASSCREDITS Ph.D., Ed.D. Various MBA MA, MS MEd MFA Various30 - 60 BS BA BAS VariousJunior Senior 60 + AA, AS ABUS AAS AGS Occupational Transfer Freshman Sophomore 60 + (higher education pyramid) Degrees available at Colleges and Universities Doctorate Masters Degrees Bachelor Degrees Associate Degrees Skill Development Courses

16. General Education Degree Possible Electives ? Courses in your MAJOR Courses in your MAJOR Degree Requirements Degree Requirements TRANSFER RESOURCES Go to: www.aztransfer.com

18. AA degree *AGEC – A... General Education part of the AA degree ABus degree *AGEC – B... General Education part of the ABus degree AS degree *AGEC – S... General Education part of the AS degree Associate of Applied Science *AAS... Each Associate of Applied Science major may have different prescribed General Education requirements. Associate of General Studies AGS... Associate of General Studies Degree has it’s own unique General Education requirements. *General Education *General Education is a set of core and prescribed course of studies in higher education that are fundamental to a well-rounded college and university education. General Education courses are across disciplines allowing students to gain interdisciplinary understanding, and attain a broad range of skills and knowledge. * See Your Advising Worksheet

19. AGEC-A, AGEC-B, AGEC-S The General Education for the transfer degrees (AA, AS, ABus) is known as... AGEC-A, AGEC-B, AGEC-S  English 101 and 102 Two classes (6 credits)  Mathematics (AS and ABus have different and higher level math required) At least one class (3 – 5 credits)  Arts At least one class (3 credits)  Humanities At least one class (3 credits)  Social / Behavioral Science At least two classes (6 – 9 credits)  Physical or Biological Science (AS has higher level science required) two classes (8 credits)  Additional AGEC courses (Each degree has additional unique requirements) Total of *35 – 39 credits

20. Your Major  Review and evaluate majors available to you at AWC. http://www.azwestern.edu/learning_services/degrees_and_certificates/http://www.azwestern.edu/learning_services/degrees_and_certificates/  FOLLOW YOUR PROGRAM CHECKSHEET.  Electives may or may not be an option depending on your situation.  Check out the Career Services website: azwestern.edu/careerservicesazwestern.edu/careerservices  Choosing a Career or Major Choosing a Career or Major Your Advisor  Provide mentoring and will work with you in helping you decide on a major and career path.  Will show you where to find appropriate courses (not specific times) for each semester.  Remember, you are ultimately responsible for selecting your courses and completing all graduation and degree requirements.  See your advisor early each semester. Check your major on Web- Advisor and let an advisor or Registration Office know if you want to change your major.

21. Reading Score Sentence Score Range Course 82-12090-120ENG 101 71-8176-89ENG 100 53-7057-75ENG 90 0-520-56ENG 80 Reading ScoreCourses 70-120No reading class needed 65-69Reading 121/122 recommended 61-64Reading 121/122 Required 54-60Reading 95/96 Required 53-40Reading 93/94 Required English Reading Placement Test Scores Placement Test Scores

22. Math Math Score Range CourseCourse Title Arithmetic 66-120Mat 105 Mat 81 Math for Applied Science Beginning Algebra 0-65Mat 71Arithmetic Score RangeCourseCourse Title Algebra 104-120Mat 187 Mat 151 Mat 142 Pre-Calculus College Algebra College Algebra with Applications 61-103Mat 121Intermediate Algebra 25-60Mat 105 Mat 81 Math for Applied Science Beginning Algebra 0-24Mat 71Arithmetic Score Range CourseCourse Title College Level Math 70-120Mat 130 Mat 220 Mat 212 Mat 172 Math for Elementary Teachers Calculus 1 Elements of Calculus Finite Math 44-69Mat 187 Mat 151 Mat 142 Pre-Calculus College Algebra College Algebra with Applications 0-43Must take Elementary Algebra Test

23. Mathematics: MAT 220 Calculus I MAT 187 Pre-Calculus (OR) MAT 142 College Math (OR) MAT151 College Algebra MAT 121 Intermediate Algebra MAT 105 Math - Applied Science Only (OR) MAT 081 Beginning Algebra MAT 071 Arithmetic English: ENG 102 ENG 101 ENG 100 ENG 90 or ENG 80 *See AWC catalog or your program check sheet for details regarding ENG and MATH requirements. Sequence of courses Sequence of courses

24. Official email of AWC WebAdvisor Blackboard AWC Accounts AWC Accounts www.azwestern.edu www.azwestern.edu o User Account o Financial Aid o Communication o Online Registration o Academic Planning o Academic Profile

25. Meet with your Advisor Check your Toro Email Account regularly and often Terminology: Credit Hour Pre-requisites and co-requisites Fall/Spring Semester Winter Session Summer Session Catalog Year Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Difference between Veteran Services and Veteran Affairs For VA information, visit gibill.va.govgibill.va.gov You can forward your Toro-email to their personal email accounts, like gmail or yahoo Tips and Terminology

26. Things to consider... Grade of “C” or better required for graduation or transfer Know the Drop/Add week and last day to withdraw Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA Only repeat required courses with grades of “D” or “F” Grade of “No Show” will require payment Face-to-Face vs. Online Classes Remember, any required developmental course under 100- level must be taken face-to-face (i.e. MAT 071 or ENG 080, etc.) STICK TO THE PLAN (Program Checksheet) Full-time or Part-time Normally,12 + credits is considered full-time but double check Full-time may vary by department (i.e. Financial aid) Monthly Benefit might be affected if not full-time Know Your Benefits – Different rules for different chapters Create a schedule that helps you be successful Balance Obligations (work, family, friends, church, etc) Study Time (1 cr hr = 2 hrs study and 1 hour of outside research) Creating your Schedule

27. Planning for Success Planning for Success How to manage your new college schedule: Develop a calendar w/ plenty of time to study. Talk to your family, employer and friends about your new commitment of college and its priority in your life. If you are a parent, make arrangements for child care. Also, talk to your children about what your going to college will mean to them. Plan Ahead: Know your VA Chapter, Know your benefits Keep “Satisfactory Progress” with your Financial Aid Talk to each of your instructors early in the semester. Go to the Success Center for FREE tutoring Take advantage of any workshops or events on campus. Check out all of the resources available to you www.azwestern.edu/resources (special programs, student handbook, tutoring, etc)www.azwestern.edu/resources http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_popout&v=H_9dARY-kKo

28. Resources available to Veteran Students Student Veterans and Service-Members Organization (SVSO) Workshops Tutoring Military and Veteran Student Center

29. How to register.... 1.Go to the AWC web page and then to menu item, WEB-ADVISOR... www.azwestern.edu www.azwestern.edu 2.Look up course location, day, and time. 3.Select courses and click register. 4.What classes to select? Start with assessment score recommendations. General Education courses Introduction courses in your major or area of interest 5.Wait-list jaw53 Abcd12134

30. Next step... www.azwestern.edu/orientation Click here! www.azwestern.edu/advisement http://s.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22DKPEHFGCv Evaluation Orientation Part II