Academic Policies and Registration New International Student Orientation

Academic Policies and Registration New International Student Orientation – Spring 2020

Agenda Orientation to LPC Important Policies Registering for Classes Payment College Academic Expectations Strategies for Success

International Student Program (ISP) Staff Cindy Balero International Student Program Coordinator Building #1600 (2 nd floor), Room #1658 cbalero@laspositascollege. edu

International Student Program (Room 1658) Support and Immigration Advising for F-1 students Academic and Personal Concerns Drop In Hours Monday – Thursday - 9: 00 am - 4: 00 pm Friday - 9: 00 am - 12: 00 pm

International Student Counselor Heike Gecox, Counselor Room # 1616 M (925) 424. 1436 hgecox@laspositascollege. edu

What do Counselors do? Academic advising/planning Transfer counseling Career counseling Personal counseling Teach classes (Psychology Counseling (PCN))

Counseling Hours Heike Gecox M 9 -5, Tu 9 -5, W 9 -7, Th 9 -5 Counseling office hours: Monday/Thursday 9: 00 a. m. – 5: 00 p. m. Tuesday/Wednesday 9: 00 a. m. – 7: 00 p. m. Friday 9: 00 am to 12: 00 p. m. check with the Counseling office for reserved hours for international students, please indicate that you are an International Student with an F-1 visa - Hours are subject to change E-counseling

How to Meet a Counselor Appointments: ½ hour to 1 hour – Appointments are for future dates and can be made in person in building 1600 or by calling 925 -424 -1400 Drop-in counseling: For questions that can be answered in 10 -15 minutes maximum Emergency: If you are experiencing an emergency, notify the counseling assistant and a counselor will assist you

Chabot – Las Positas Community College District Chabot College (CC) - Hayward Las Positas College (LPC) Chabot College Las Positas College

Las Positas College (LPC) Founded in 1975 as “Valley Campus” of Chabot College Independent College in 1988 Accreditation in 1991 8, 500 students (full and part-time) 120 International Students from 35 different countries (Fall 2018) Student Services and Administration Building (Spring 2013)

3 Important Materials 1. Class Schedule (also online) Important Dates 2. Academic Catalog Degree Requirements 3. Course Syllabus

Reading the Class Schedule M= Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday F= Friday and… What about Thursday? In the Printed Class Schedule, Th = Thursday, In the Online Class Schedule, R = Thursday

Important Policies English Language Proficiency Conditional Admission Full Admission Online Course Restriction Attendance

LPC English Language Proficiency Policy Conditional Admission TOEFL 45 ~ 60 i. BT (450 ~499 PBT) IETLS Academic 5. 0 ESL Assessment test 2 A or 2 B Students offered Conditional Admission MUST take: The required ESL courses in accordance with their ESL Assessment test result Other academic classes only from the pre-approved list in accordance with their ESL level

LPC English Language Proficiency Policy Full Admission TOEFL 61+ i. BT (500+ PBT) IETLS Academic 5. 5+ ESL Assessment test 3 A, 3 B or English 1 A Students offered Full Admission may take: Any academic classes upon meeting course prerequisites ESL classes may be recommended

English Language Proficiency Policy – International Student Contract Page 11 of the International Student Application. “If I am admitted as a student at Las Positas College…” I will enroll in the 1 unit PCN 28 course in my first semester. I will NOT take any online courses during my first semester at the College unless I have prior approval from the International Student Program office.

English Language Proficiency Policy – International Student Contract Page 12 of the International Student Application. “If I am admitted conditionally at Las Positas College…” I will enroll in both required ESL courses at my level as determined by my ESL Assessment test. I will only enroll in other academic courses that are on the approved list for my level I will not enroll in any remedial English course (English 100, English 104)

English Language Proficiency Policy – International Student Contract ISP will monitor your enrollment to maintain compliance with U. S. Immigration and International Student Program regulations/rules. Use Registration Holds Non compliance with ISP Contract Payment TB Health Insurance

Attendance Requirements Instructors may drop students who miss: ▪ the first meeting of a course, course or ▪ if the student is absent for a total of 4 consecutive or 6 cumulative instructional hours or ▪ 2 consecutive weeks of instruction. Excessive Absences, Tardiness and leaving class early may be into consideration by instructors in assigning grades. Check your syllabus for class requirements Contact Teacher by phone or e-mail if you will be absent!

Grades Grade Meaning % Grade Value A Excellent 90 – 100 4. 0 x unit(s) B Above Average 80 – 89 3. 0 x unit(s) C Average 70 – 79 2. 0 x unit(s) D Barely Passing 60 – 69 1. 0 x unit(s) F Failure 0 – 59 0. 0 P/NP (Pass/ No Pass) GR – Grade Only OP – Option for P/NP or GR

Important Policies Pass/ No Pass – all Beginner and Intermediate levels of ESL Grade Point Average (GPA) – Minimum 2. 0 Limitation on Unit Load – 18 units unless you obtain approval from a Counselor.

Important Policies Course Repeat Policy Courses can NOT be repeated if a student has earned a passing grade (A, B, C, or P) May only enroll in a course 3 times, through a combination of substandard grades (D, F, NP) and W. May petition to Dean of Enrollment Services for exemption.

Priority Number Used to determine Registration dates for Continuing students, and adding into classes. New students have NO priority number! number Based on number of units completed and whether a students has completed the following Matriculation components: 1. Assessment 2. Orientation 3. Student Education Plan (SEP) Can check Priority Number on Class Web

Types of Classes Full Term (January 13 – May 22) Late Start (begins week of January 27 th) Fast Track 1 st Session (January 13 – March 13) 2 nd Session (March 16 – May 15) Variable (see page 98 of Class Schedule) Online Courses Hybrid Courses

Choosing Classes Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units each semester (Fall/ Spring) Remember 1 unit = 2 hours or more of study time! Summer session is optional. classes. Not required to take May take 1 class, or up to 3 units of online courses as part of your 12 units. Hybrid classes do NOT count as online courses.

Choosing Classes continued Prerequisite Co-requisite Strongly recommended: English 1 A eligibility including but not limited to: Intro. to Business (BUSN 40) all Economics courses Intro. to Marketing (MKTG 50) General Psychology (PSYC 1) Fundamental of Public Speaking (CMST 1) all Foreign Language (Spanish, French, Italian) courses many Theater Arts courses

Registering for Classes Use Class Web or The ZONE Username = Student ID (ie W 10700712) Password = Date of birth MMDDYY format (i. e. Lady Gaga’s birthday is March 28, 1986, then her password is 032886)

Registering for Classes Volunteer?

Registering for Classes – Video Tutorial at: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=X 3 - Bu. Rer 0 l 8 (click on “CC” box for “closed caption” spoken text)

How to Add classes 1. Attend the class on the first class session if you are still on the waitlist! Added by position on waitlist first, then “drop ins” by priority number 2. Obtain an "Add Authorization Number" Number from the instructor (a four digit number i. e. “ 1234”. If seating is available, instructors will add students BY PRIORITY according to the last 4 digits of the student’s priority number, highest number first 3. Enter your four digit "Add Authorization Number" online via CLASS-Web or The ZONE in the registration menu at www. laspositascollege. edu

Waitlist System Put yourself on the waitlist if available Check your spot on Class Web or The Zone Students added as vacancies become available in order on the waitlist You will be notified by Zonemail if your spot becomes available 72 hours to register Link your personal e-mail account to Zonemail! Waitlist Video Tutorial at: http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=F 998 Wg 0 b. Nv I&hd=1

How to Drop Classes Students are permitted to drop courses online via CLASS-Web or The ZONE in the registration menu. The “No Grade of Record (NGR)" deadline is August 31, 2019 for full-term courses, later for Late- Start Classes.

Important Dates January 13– Instruction begins (Monday) January 20 – Holiday – Martin Luther King, Jr. January 31 – Last Day to Add or Drop Classes (in person) (Friday) February 2 – Last Day to Add or Drop Classes online (Sunday) February 13 – Pass/ No Pass Deadline February 14 -17 – Holiday – Presidents’ Weekend March 23 – 28 – Spring Break April 10 – Last Day to Withdraw with “W” in person April 12 – Last Day to Withdraw with “W” online May 18 - 22 – Final Exams

Zonemail Personal school Email address (g mail) Instructors use this Waitlist notifications sent by Zonemail Linking your Zonemail account to your Personal E-mail account. Instructions on page 1 of the Spring 2020 Class Schedule http: //myportal. clpccd. cc. ca. us/cp/home/disp laylogin

Canvas Online classes Messages from instructors Login in: Username: Student ID number - W 10707137 Password: First two (2) letters of your first name followed by the first two (2) letters of your last name followed by the last four (4) numbers of your Student ID number. laga 7137

How much is LPC going to cost? Tuition - $327 per unit 12 units = $3, 976 (including Term Fees) Books – expect to pay approximately $400 per semester Materials fees (for some classes) + Term Fees - $40 Student Health Center - $20 per semester Student Representation Fee - $1 per semester Associated Students Fee - $10 per semester Transportation Fee - $9 per semester Other Fees: Parking Permit - $30 per semester (if applicable) Student Insurance – expect to pay about $300 per semester

Paying for classes Pay in Admissions and Records -Building #1600 either for units you have registered for OR for 12 units ($3, 976) with cash, check, cashier’s check, or money order. No wire transfers accepted OR Pay online with U. S. credit/ debit card Payment is due immediately for any class added after payment deadline.

Paying for classes Paying online via Class Web with credit/debit card Ø Sign In to Class Web Ø Main Menu Ø Student Services Ø Pay My Fees Online Ø Select Term (Spring 2018) Pay by Visa, Master. Card, American Express, or Discover

Nelnet Business Solutions (NBS) Tuition Payment Program Advantages üAvoid being dropped from classes üMonthly Payment Plan üEasy online enrollment via CLASS-Web üFlexible payment options üNo interest

NBS Enrollment Dates for Spring 2020 Payments due on the 5 th of the month Sign up by Required Down Payment Number of Payments Months of Payments August 26 40% 2 September and October www. My. College. Payment. Plan. com/laspositas

NBS Tuition Payment Program continued Cost to Participate $20 subscriber fee per semester $25 returned payment fee if a payment is returned Simple Steps to Enroll Go to http: //www. laspositascollege. edu Choose CLASS-Web under "Current Students" Sign on to CLASS-Web Click on the e-Cashier link located on the "Pay Fees Online / Registration Fee Assessment" Assessment page

What do I do if I’m not yet in 12 units? Consider taking classes at night Add yourself to waitlist – check Zonemail Go to the first class! Tell the instructor that you are a NEW International Student with F-1 visa status – may help with some teachers Don’t panic – it usually turns out ok!

Counseling Appointments Tomorrow Building #1600 Drop in Counseling available first 2 weeks of the semester Appointments begin 2 weeks after the start of the semester - SEP

First Semester Blues Many classes are full But…. . It will be much easier next semester as you have early registration date as Continuing students. Priority Number will also help

U. S. College Academic Expectations You determine your own academic schedule and manage your own time. You are responsible for finding out about deadlines, graduation and transfer requirements, and for tracking your own progress. Plan on spending 2 -3 hours outside of class for every hour you spend in class (e. g. if you take 12 units, you will be in class about 12 hours per week; add another 24 - 36 hours per week for study outside of class, for a total of 36 - 48 hours per week for school).

Strategies for Student Success Know how to select courses and manage time Be on time and stay for the entire class Be an active learner (Sit in one of the first three rows, take good notes, ask questions) questions Bring textbooks and materials to every class Read and know the course syllabus Take advantage of student services, especially Counseling Use the Library and Tutorial Center Get to know your instructors (office hours) Get to know other students (join a club)

Academic Honesty Cheating Use of Duplicate Work Plagiarism

Academic Honesty Cheating Act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work through the use of dishonest, deception or fraudulent means including forgery. Giving or attempting to give aid that is not authorized by the instructor

Academic Honesty - continued Duplicate Use of Written Work Multiple students submitting identical or substantially similar work Submitting identical or substantially similar work to multiple courses without the permission of the instructors.

Academic Honesty - continued Plagiarism Taking the words or substance of another and either copying or paraphrasing the work without giving credit to the source. = Stealing!

Plagiarism You can avoid this through footnotes, quotation marks, or reference citations. When you are putting the author’s ideas into your own words (called paraphrasing) make sure you are not copying the authors phrases or sentence structure. Your rewrite should look totally different from the original http: //www. laspositascollege. edu/library/doc uments/Plagiarism_Karin_Spirn. pdf

Academic Honesty - continued Faculty members will report suspected instances of academic dishonesty to the Dean of Student Services. Actions can be taken to expel or place you on probation. Suspension or expulsion from LPC may result in a violation of your F-1 status!

Questions? The End… or just the beginning?