1. WELCOME TO UCC DUAL CREDIT!

2. IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR STUDENTS This is a college course. -Your grade will show up on your permanent college transcript. -Your performance in this course may affect your financial aid in the future. -If you are unsure how you are doing in the course, talk with your instructor. -If you move away or leave this class for any reason, you must drop the class using UCC’s Self Service Banner. Your UCC student ID number is very important. Save your ID and pin numbers on your phone or keep them in your wallet. -Your student ID number gives you access to your records in the online ‘Self Service Banner.’ -You can also use it to access online or in-person tutoring, to get a student ID at UCC, schedule an appointment with an advisor, use the library, etc. -If you are not sure what your pin is, the default is your six digit birthdate (ie. May 15 th, 1995 = 51595)

3. UCC SERVICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS As a dual credit student, you have access to all of UCC’s services including career advising, tutoring, peer mentoring, the library, and more. To find out more, visit our website, www.umpqua.edu or call our main number 541-440-4600.www.umpqua.edu Tutoring specifically for high school students is now being offered in our Success Center. Visit www.umpqua.edu/success-center.www.umpqua.edu/success-center Are you a first generation college student (you are the first in your family to go to college)? If so, UCC has services just for you! Contact our TOP program: http://umpqua.edu/student-support-services. http://umpqua.edu/student-support-services 103 high school students were awarded this year in the UCC Scholars program. These students attended Douglas County high schools, earned a 3.5 or higher, and will attend UCC for free for a full year!

4. WHY DUAL CREDIT? You are taking part in an accelerated opportunity to experience college. You are earning credit that counts toward your high school graduation and college at the same time. Your teacher is uniquely qualified to teach college courses. Dual credit courses are free. You are saving hundreds, even thousands of dollars in the long-run. It looks great on your college applications. Students who participate in early college programs are more likely to complete a college degree. Why not?

5. SO NEXT TIME SOMEONE ASKS… “ I’m a high school student and a college student at the same time… What’s Your Superpower?” Be sure to tell them,

6. CONTACT: COLLEGENOW@UMPQUA.EDU●541-440-7813