2. Ohlone Community College District Fremont & Newark, CA Michelle Dimmett Outreach & Orientation Coordinator Ohlone College mdimmett@ohlone. edu

3. Community College is Right For You if… You’re unsure of a major, or want to explore your different interests & develop your skills You’re looking for a fresh start from High School You are looking for a more affordable & personal option when it comes to education You’re looking for an Associates Degree or certification for a new career You want to transfer to a 4- year college or university UC ’ s admit about 80% of California Community College Transfer student applications 60% of juniors & seniors at the CSU level are community college transfer students Transferring from a community college is often a more practical decision, in terms of GPA & cost. Ohlone College has the 4 th best transfer rate out of all the bay area colleges ( and in the top 10 of all colleges in the state !)

4. Why Ohlone? SFSU Rep Visit 11/13- Transfer Center APASA Mtgs Mondays @ 2pm Chem Test on Monday Interview Thursday @3:30pm

5. Degrees & Programs at Ohlone Over 190 degrees & academic programs Highlights American Sign Language/ Interpreter Computer Networking, Biotech, Environmental Science Early Childhood Studies Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant Multimedia (Graphic Design, Animation, Video Game Design) Broadcasting (TV & Radio), Entertainment Design & Technology

6. Ohlone As A Transfer School Highly regarded as a top school for transfer students Located near major cities and highly regarded colleges and universities 58% transfer rate (vs. 40% state-wide average) Over 600 students transfer to a 4-year college from Ohlone every year

7. Transfer Center Help you locate schools specializing in your major Set up visits with University Reps Assist you will filling out applications & personal statements Transfer Day Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) UC: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Irvine, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara CSU Monterey Ohlone As A Transfer School Santa Clara University Golden Gate University

8. Student Services Personal Development Courses New Student Orientation & Peer Mentors Counseling (academic advising) Extended Opportunities Programs & Services Disabled Students Programs & Services Tutoring Labs Health Center (physical & mental health) Tri-Cities One- Stop Career Center Athletics Financial Aid $$$ Puente Program The Ohlone Pantry Radio Station & TV Studio

9. Campus Life Close to 16,000 students every year 22 active clubs Fun campus events ( almost all free for students ) Welcome Day Associated Students of Ohlone College

10. Financial Aid Ohlone College Foundation Federal Work Study Board of Governors Fee Waiver Cal Grants Extended Opportunities Programs & Services California Dream Act FAFSA ( Free Application for Federal Student Aid )

11. Step 1: Apply online www. ohlone. edu Step 2: Take your placement test Step 3: Attend New Student Orientation ( Or Freshman Days ) Step 4: Register for Classes & Pay Applying to Ohlone College

12. Questions ?Questions ?