1. New Student Orientation Roberto Suárez Outreach & Orientation 503-978-5291 rsuarez@pcc.edu

2. The PCC District Four Campuses: - Cascade - Sylvania - Rock Creek - Southeast Four Centers: - Hillsboro - Washington County - Portland Metro - Central Portland

3. Your Test Scores: Writing Writing 80 Writing 90Writing 115Writing 121 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 1 term ≈ 3 months

4. Your Test Scores: Reading Reading 80 Reading 90 Reading 115 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 1 term ≈ 3 months

5. Your Test Scores: ESOL ESOL 5ESOL 6ESOL 8ESOL 7Writing 121 Writing 115 Reading 115 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6 1 term ≈ 3 months

6. Math 61 Math 62 Math 63 Your Test Scores: Math Math 10 Math 20Math 65 Math 60 College Math Math 95 Math 91 Math 92 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6 1 term ≈ 3 months

7. Credits vs. Hours 1 credit = 1 hour per week 4 credits = 4 hours per week 12 credits? = 12 hours per week Hours represent typical lecture classes. Classes with labs will require additional hours.

8. 1 = 2  = 2 hours of study  1 hour in class

9. School Time WR 90 – 3 credits RD 90 – 3 credits CG 100B – 2 credits 12 credits Study Time (1 = 2) 24 hours per week + = Total weekly school time 36 hours per week 12 hours per week MTH 20 – 4 credits

10. School Time ESOL 150 – 4 credits ESOL 152 – 4 credits ESOL 154 – 4 credits 12 credits Study Time (1 = 2) 24 hours per week + = Total weekly school time 36 hours per week 12 hours per week

11. Full Time vs. Part Time Full time12+ credits ¾ time9-11 credits ½ time6-8 credits It’s better to be a successful part time student than a struggling full time student!

12. Successful Academic Progress Good Standing Quarterly GPA 2.0 (C) or better Probation Term 2 Suspension Term 3 Alert Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

13. First Term Essential Skills Math/Reading/Writing Counseling & Guidance College Survival (CG 100) Study Skills for College (CG 111) Career & Life Planning (CG 140) Basic Computers Basic Internet Skills (CAS 104) Beginning Keyboarding (CAS 121) Recommended classes may have placement level requirements. Please consult with an academic advisor!

14. SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember JanuaryFebruaryMarchApril MayJuneJulyAugust SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember Financial Aid $ Loans Grants Work study www.fafsa.ed.gov www.pcc.edu/financial-aid

15. Panther Tracks www.pcc.edu/panthertracks

16. Roberto Suárez Outreach & Orientation 503-978-5291 rsuarez@pcc.edu Next Steps 1. See an advisor 2. Register for classes 3. Buy parking permit 4. Buy books 5. Go to class