1. Welcome to Cuyahoga Community College!

2. OVERVIEW OF SESSION  Goals of orientation: Welcoming, memorable, feel connected, aware of resources Welcoming, memorable, feel connected, aware of resources  Learning about your academic & career options  Planning your career goals & staying on track  Taking advantage of student services

3. SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS…  Get involved, not OVER-involved  Manage time & schedule realistically  Have a plan – counselor will help!  Consistently attend class  Progress through math, English & science (as needed)  Talk with professors  Know your grades  Are familiar with class syllabus

4. CAMPUS POLICE – HERE TO HELP !  All State-Certified Officers  Smoking Locations  Motor Vehicle Accidents – reports on campus  Blue Beacons  Parking Only in Designated Areas  Theft Reports  Restraining Orders  Escorts, Lock-Outs, Jump-Starts  Lost & Found  Report Strange Behaviors  Crime Reports – updated & reported to FBI Non-Emergencies Emergencies Office Location 216-987-3904 216-987-4911 CCW 107/WS 114 Save these numbers in your phone or write them down!!! See Something – Say Something

5. Eastern Campus Metropolitan Campus Western Campus Brunswick University Center Westshore Campus Corporate College West Take classes at 15+ physical locations & online!

6. College policies/procedures & your rights & responsibilities Educational program descriptions, program sequences & admission requirements Course descriptions COLLEGE CATALOG

7. BASIC TERMINOLOGY  In the catalog: Pre-requisite Pre-requisite Concurrent enrollment Concurrent enrollment  Credit/credit hour Part-Time (1-11 credits) Part-Time (1-11 credits) Full-Time (12 or more credits) Full-Time (12 or more credits)  Class types: Day, evening, & weekend classes Day, evening, & weekend classes Distance learning/e-learning/web-based, hybrid Distance learning/e-learning/web-based, hybrid Learning Community Learning Community Bridge Course Bridge Course

8. COURSE SCHEDULE BOOKS  Schedule books printed every semester  Updated schedules are online Drop & withdraw dates Academic calendar Tuition & fees Course selections Pre-requisites

9.  Session options  Counseling appointment October & March October & March Appointment vs. Walk-i n Appointment vs. Walk-i n  Petition to graduate  Withdraw dates  Add/Drop dates 16 148-week 1 st 8-week 2 nd 8-week Aug SepOct Dec Jan FebMar May 10 8 5-week 1 st 5-week 2 nd 5-week May June July Aug FALL & SPRING SEMESTERS SUMMER SESSION IMPORTANT DATES

10. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS  Taught by Award-Winning Faculty  Degree & Certificate Options Degrees: Associate of: Applied Business, Applied Science, Technical Studies, Arts, & Science Certificates: Short-Term, Proficiency, Post-Degree

11. PROGRAM PLANNER Catalog in Force

12. TRANSFER PROGRAMS  Associate of Arts & Associate of Science  See Counselor to: Discuss transfer options & contacts Review the Transfer Center Review u.select at www.transfer.org  Meet with an advisor from 4-year school(s) for Bachelor’s Degree information

13. WE’RE HERE TO HELP! SEARCH, REGISTER, & PAY FOR CLASSES Bookstore Enrollment Center Financial Aid My Tri-C Space

14. WE’RE HERE TO HELP! PERSONAL/SOCIAL Career Center Counseling Mentoring Office of Diversity & Inclusion Project GO! Recycling & Sustainability Student Life, Athletics, & Recreation Veterans’ Services

15. WE’RE HERE TO HELP! ACADEMICS ACCESS Services Counseling Learning Center Library SMARTHINKING.com (on Blackboard) Student Support Services Technology Learning Center

16. Student Success Student Success Week & Workshops Week & Workshops  Study Skills  Test-Taking Tips  Time Management  Career Decision-Making  Transfer Planning  Stress Management GEN Studies Classes  Career Development  Personal Development  Success Strategies  Parenting Skills  Intro to College Opportunities for Success

17. Must be currently enrolled Complete 12+ credits toward a degree Cumulative GPA of 3.50+ Each term, the Dean’s List is published GPA of 3.50+ in attempting 12 or more credits during the preceding term ACADEMIC RECOGNITION… ~ TRI-C HONORS PROGRAM ~ www.tri-c.edu/honors Learn more about all programs & how you can be involved!

18. What is Financial Aid?   Financial aid is money supplied by outside sources to help cover the cost of EDUCATION (tuition, fees, books…)   More info: www.tri-c.edu/financialassistancewww.tri-c.edu/financialassistance   How & when do you apply? www.fafsa.govwww.fafsa.gov

19. Financial Literacy and Resources at Tri-C  In class and seminar based sessions on budgeting, responsible borrowing and credit  One on one advising appointments available with SFAS advisors  Project GO – assistance with applying for public benefits  Scholarship opportunities Scholarship opportunities Scholarship opportunities

20. Types of Aid at Tri-C   Federal Aid Pell Grant Pell Grant FSEOG FSEOG Loans Loans Work Study Work Study Scholarships Scholarships Scholarships College or Private donors College or Private donors

21.   What is SAP - Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress? Completion Rate GPA Maximum Time Frame   What forms of aid does this affect?   How does this affect me?   What do I do if I fall into one of these situations? How to KEEP Financial Aid: Standards of Academic Progress

22. WHAT’S NEXT: BREAK-OUT GROUPS! Register Counseling MyTri-C Space Tour

23. Wishing you success at Cuyahoga Community College!