1. Palomar College

3. Broken Escalator What’s the main point?

4. What’s the Difference? High SchoolCollege 180 hours of instruction Little or no time studying Constant reminder of classes through homework & reading assignments A’s & B’s without studying Teacher Supported/Directed 48 hours of instruction Study 2 hours for every hour of class No homework or reading assignments for every class D’s and F’s without studying Student Directed

5. Catalog Hold up your CATALOG. Not FREE. Handbook to College.

6. Course Numbering # 1-49: Non-degree Applicable (Foundation) Eng 10 # 50 +: Associate’s of Arts Degree Applicable Eng 50 # 100 + with CSU &/or UC designation: Transferable Eng 100

7. Units 1 unit typically = 1 hour of instruction per week 12 units = full time student Study Time – 2 to 3 hours for every hour in class per week Full Time school = 36 hours of class and study time (12 hours instruction + 24 hours study time)

8. Requisites – aka Requirements PRErequisite – Required prior to taking a course CO-requisite – Required at the same time as taking another course

9. Schedule Hold up your SCHEDULE. Instructions inside on how to read the SCHEDULE.

10. Class Offerings Main Campus vs. Satellite Locations – 7 sites Distance Learning Internet TV Class Flexible Scheduling – alternative to 16 weeks sessions Fast Track Late Start Self-Paced Open Entry/Open Exit TBA – To Be Announced

11. Schedule on eServices

14. Registering for Classes Be aware of: Time Location Method of instruction Class status: Open Classes Waitlisted Classes Closed Classes

15. Adds & Drops You are responsible for… Adding Dropping Making sure instructor will not drop you

16. Educational Options Personal growth or career development Vocational certificate (1-2 years) Associate of Arts Degree (2-3 years) Transfer preparation to a university leading to a Bachelor’s degree (2-3 years)

17. Certificate of Achievement Concentration of specific course work designed for immediate employment No GE required Short-term goal

18. Associate’s Degree 60 units minimum for AA degree Associate’s Degree General Education Major Electives _______ Only courses #50 or higher are degree applicable.

19. Transfer Model Courses #100+ are transferable (UC/CSU) Freshman Sophomore Lower Division Electives Junior Senior Upper Division General Education Major Prep _______ 60 units min. to transfer BA/BS = 120 semester units min. General Education Major Electives _______

20. General Education Patterns Associate of Arts Advising Guide (yellow) CSU General Education pattern (blue) IGETC for UC or CSU (green)

21. Counseling classes College Success Skills (Coun 110) Career Search (Coun 165) Major Search (Coun 170) Career Life Planning (Coun 115) Quest for Identity (Coun 120) Transfer Success, UniversityLink (Coun 101) Overcoming Test Anxiety (Coun 48) Basic Study Skills (Coun 45)

22. Learning Communities Listed in the schedule What Linked classes (English, Math, Counseling, Reading) Same group of students Work with instructors, tutors, & counselors Why Higher GPA & complete more units Support system Critical classes to support you in college

23. Schedule Monday Tuesday WednesdayThursdayFriday 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 ENG 10 (4) MATH 50 (4) COUN 110 (3) COUN 110 (3) ART 100 (3) ART 100 (3) WORK MATH 50 (4) STUDY

24. Support Services Disability Resource Center services and classes Learning Center @ Escondido Math lab Writing lab Extended Opportunity Programs and Services TRIO/Student Support Services Career Center Transfer Center Health Services Counseling Listed in the schedule

25. See a Counselor After classes start, make an appointment with a counselor to expand your educational plan. Main Campus Appointments: (760) 891-7511 Escondido Campus Appointments: (760) 744-1150 x8157 See a Palomar Counselor at least once per semester.

26. What’s Next? Group counseling session Educational planning Register for classes

27. Your Education Plan Vital to your progress and success Prioritize Math and English classes GE options Counseling Classes

28. How do I select classes? Schedule and catalog in hand Start with English and math General Education pattern (Yellow, Blue, Green) Counseling Courses Major Reading Courses Area of Interest Learning Communities

29. Transfer Class of 2010 Words of wisdom