College Connections Concurrent Enrollment Program Fall Orientation 2019

College Connections Concurrent Enrollment Program Fall Orientation 2019

Welcome to College of San Mateo!

Benefits of Concurrent Enrollment • It’s Free! High School Students attending part-time at CSM are not required to pay Enrollment Fees. • High school students get an “early start” on your college experience. • Receive College Credit for course work completed. • When permitted, it is also possible to receive high school credit.

Who should consider Concurrent Enrollment? The program is open to all high school students with: • Approval from parents or guardians • Approval from high school counselor (or Principal or designee) • Program also open at Cañada College & Skyline College (SMCCD)

Why Concurrent Enrollment? • To gain a competitive advantage for university admission • To earn college units early so as to increase the chances of earning a college degree on time! • Save money on future college costs. • One year versus one semester.

Who should consider Concurrent Enrollment? • College courses are demanding. • Instruction at a College level. • It is recommended that high school students have at least a 2. 0 GPA (10 th grade 2. 5, and 9 th grade 3. 0) • Demonstrate readiness for the academic challenge ahead. • Discuss readiness with HS Counselor

Other Fees & Text Books High school students enrolled in 11 units or less: • not required to pay the Enrollment Fee or Health Fee (some courses may require payment of a materials fee - see course description in class schedule). • expected to purchase their own text book(s) as recommended, or required for their college classes. • Used Books (Optional) – – csm bookstore chegg amazon abe used books

Book Store Hours August 6 th – August 17 th Monday - Thursday 7: 45 am – 7: 00 pm Friday 7: 45 am – 2: 00 pm Closed Saturday - Sunday Fall/Spring Hours Monday-Thursday 7: 45 am - 7: 00 pm Friday 7: 45 am - 2: 00 pm collegeofsanmateo. edu/amazon (4% donation to CSM)

Concurrent Enrollment Status • Apply online – http: //collegeofsanmateo. edu/apply • Completed and submitted College Connection Concurrent Enrollment Course Request Form: must be uploaded to websmart account • Satisfy Course Prerequisites Registration Block – Placement test will be required mainly in the area of Math & English • Register for classes on Web. SMART – https: //websmart. smccd. edu

Assessment Center • Go online to https: //websmart. smccd. edu to make an appointment • College Student ID Number - G# • Photo ID • Calculator for math test will be provided • ADD CONCURRENT FORM HERE!!!!!

Concurrent Enrollment Status… • Adding classes (Only add pre-approved courses) • Authorization Code - from instructor will be needed when adding a class after the semester has begun. • Register for classes on websmart – https: //websmart. smccd. edu

Log on to your Web. Smart Account • At https: //websmart. smccd. edu • Use your student ID # G 01 ----- • Your birth date is your password - two digits each for month, day & year • Once logged in, click on “Student Services” and then click on Your Class Schedule Summary. ” • Select a term: select Spring 2019 Term and then click on submit.

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The First Class • Never miss the first class – Instructors may drop you • Be on time with good conduct – (Arriving late is the same as missing class) • Be prepared (College Ready) – Review and/or purchase the necessary book – Review the syllabus • Make Connections – Exchange contact info. with a classmate • Attendance – If you miss 3 or more classes you will be dropped or will receive an F

Parking Permits and Designated Parking Areas • Daily parking permit $3. 00 per day available in student lots • Grace Period (First week in same lots as above). • Purchase online on the third floor and pick up at Cashier’s Office (3 rd Flr. , Bldg 10) $27 for Summer Semester 2020 and $60 for Fall 2019/Spring 2020 Semester.

Important Dates http: //collegeofsanmateo. edu/importantdates/ Please turn to page 2 in your summer schedules for current important dates!

College Grades • All college level coursework for which grades are issued, whether passing or failing, will become part of the students permanent academic college record. • College transcripts will be required when applying to four year institutions • In order to avoid permanent deficient grades, students should be aware of drop deadlines.

How do I receive my grades? • Final grades are not mailed upon completion of the semester. • Students can use Web. SMART to view final grades and request official transcripts (Summer final grades available in August).

How do I receive High School Credit? • An official transcript will need to be sent directly to the high school if any credits have been approved and are to be used toward high school graduation. • The student must request the transcript through https: //websmart. smccd. edu

Your Concurrent Enrollment experience begins your college record • Most universities will accept transferable or bachelors level courses taken at Community Colleges to count toward the students bachelors degree.

Code of Conduct – The Honor System Types of unacceptable activities which can result in sanctions or suspensions: – Cheating – Plagiarism – Texting – Other disruptive behavior

Comprehensive Support Services • Health Services • Library Access • Math labs • Psychological Services • Reading Center • Computer Lab • Tutorial Center • Disabled Resource Center • Writing Center • English as a Second Language (ESL) • Food Pantry • And more…

College Connection Concurrent Enrollment Program Estela Garcia Joshna Pratap College Recruiter – High School Relations Community Relations & Marketing (650) 574 – 6646 garciaestela@smccd. edu Admission & Records Assistant III Student Services (650) 358 -6858 pratapj@smccd. edu