1. GRAD Plan, Advising, & Software/Hardware Requirements

2.  PC or Mac can be used in these classes  Desktop or laptop  Some electives require that you be able to run Adobe programs if you plan to do the coursework on your own computer. Go to adobe.com for system requirements. adobe.com Week 3 - CAS 101

3.  Adobe Creative Cloud (optional) ◦ Dreamweaver ◦ Photoshop ◦ Edge  Open-Source Software ◦ WordPress, Joomla, Drupal (CMS programs) ◦ Komodo Edit, Sublime, TextWrangler, Brackets, Notepad++ (Text Editors) ◦ GIMP (Graphics Editor)  Browsers ◦ Chrome, Firefox, IE, Safari, Opera Week 3 - CAS 101

4.  Nothing “required” – students provided with server space on the SWS for each class ◦ Directories wiped clean at the end of each term ◦ NOT permanent storage  Optional: Register a Domain Name and sign up for a hosting account ◦ Host Pond, HostGator, iPage, BlueHost, GoDaddy, etc. ◦ Can use for many classes throughout the term ◦ Can use to showcase your websites throughout your time here at PCC – and beyond. ◦ If you are serious about website development and design – you should have a hosting account. Week 3 - CAS 101

6.  Graduation Requirements & Academic Decisions (GRAD) Plan  Web-based tool that allows you to: ◦ Track your progress towards completing degree requirements ◦ Complete “what-if” scenarios for different degrees and certificates ◦ Calculate grade point averages  Use in addition to meeting with an Advisor (NOT in place of!) Week 3 - CAS 101

7. Access GRAD Plan from your My Courses tab Week 3 - CAS 101

8. Important! This is UNOFFICIAL information. Make sure to speak with an Academic Advisor. GRAD Plan helps you monitor progress toward PCC degree and certificate completion. Week 3 - CAS 101

9. Use “What If” to view hypothetical changes to your degree If you are currently “Undeclared” or have a different degree/major listed use “What If”. To make official changes to your degree or major visit an Admissions & Registration office or call 971.722.8888 (option 2). Week 3 - CAS 101

10. Understanding your GRAD Plan Week 3 - CAS 101

11. Understanding your GRAD Plan Week 3 - CAS 101

12. Academic Advisors can create plans with you Week 3 - CAS 101

13.  Before an academic advising session.  Prior to registration, use it to “Look Ahead” and plan courses for a future term.  After registration, confirm that courses selected complete the necessary requirements.  Prior to changing your degree/ major.  Before applying for graduation, review your degree requirements. Week 3 - CAS 101

15. If you are in the Web Development and Design program (or if you want to be), you should plan to meet with one of our program academic advisors:  Sylvania: Michele Maxwell – michele.maxwell@pcc.edumichele.maxwell@pcc.edu  Rock Creek: Jessie Levine – jessie.levine@pcc.edujessie.levine@pcc.edu  Cascade: Traci Simmons – traci.simmons15@pcc.edutraci.simmons15@pcc.edu Week 3 - CAS 101