Fall 2014 Academic Orientation Monday August 18 2014

Fall 2014 Academic Orientation Monday, August 18, 2014

The Gateways Team *

Staff and Faculty * Director of International Gateways Associate Director of International Gateways Sarah Mc. Gregor Amy Lehman

Staff and Faculty Marianne Wheeler Custom Programs Coordinator * Kim Green Academic Coordinator for Students

Staff and Faculty Admissions and Immigration Advisor Simin Mulugeta Enrollment Services Coordinator Laura Schilling Global Partners and Admissions Thao Phan *

Staff and Faculty Advanced Level Coordinator Liz Beacham 100 -650 Level Electives Coordinator Sally Teeple *

Staff and Faculty Undergraduate Academic Advisor Cassie Piotrowski MBA Preparation (MBP) Coordinator and Graduate Academic Advisor Dr. Julie Yang *

Staff and Faculty Housing Liaison Cindy Graham Technology Coordinator Erik Brown *

International Gateways at SJSU ACADEMICS *

WHAT ARE THE LEVELS AT GATEWAYS? 700 & 800 and MBA Prep 500 & 600 300 & 400 100 & 200 *

WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE? * Written Communication (WC) 6 Hours Oral Communication (OC) 6 Hours Reading Skills (RS) 4 Hours Elective 4 Hours Total Hours Per Week 20 Hours

VIEWING YOUR SCHEDULE You will be able to view your schedule online. Schedules will be available online starting Friday, August 15 at 9: 00 am *

VIEWING YOUR SCHEDULE STEP ONE: To view your schedule online, go to www. tinyurl. com/igstudent *

STEP 5 Click on Courses and Groups and Select IG Online Student Center *

VIEWING YOUR SCHEDULE Enter your SJSU ID number and your PIN number (the number you received from our Admission Tracking Site when you first applied) If you do not know your PIN number, please go to this link: http: //saldata 5. sjs u. edu/getpin/ and enter your SJSU ID number. Your PIN will then be emailed to you. *

EXAMPLE SCHEDULE Reading Skills RSs 1 RS * RS

CLASS INFORMATION Level Reading Skills RSs 1 Class information (teacher, abbreviation, session, course name, time, room and hours) * Textbook information (title and ISBN)

CLASS INFORMATION Class schedule (abbreviation and room numbers) 500 c-WCs 1 SH 344 * RSs 1 SH 344

CLASS INFORMATION • You may have classes in the morning, in the afternoon, or both. • International Gateways classes will be held in various locations across the SJSU Campus. Please look at the map on the next slide for the classroom locations. You also received a paper map when you checked in to our office. *

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Important Class Information The campus rooms will be abbreviated on your schedule. The abbreviations are: BBC – Boccardo Business Complex CL – Clark Hall DH – Duncan Hall ENG – Engineering Building HGH – Hugh Gillis Hall SH – Sweeney Hall Example: CL 125 = Clark Hall 125 21

Important Class Information If you get lost trying to find your classroom, come to the IG Office (Industrial Studies 227) on the first day of your class and someone will help you find your classroom. 22

GRADES AND ATTENDANCE Grades and attendance are very important in our academic programs. F-1 Student Visa status – Mandatory attendance to all classes. That means you must attend all your classes, both your core classes and elective classes! *

GRADES AND ATTENDANCE What happens if I miss too many classes? You will FAIL the class! You cannot receive a certificate. You will be on probation Your visa can be canceled after too many absences *

Electives • Electives are the classes you choose in addition to your core classes. • You will choose one elective class • Each elective class meets two times per week. *

ELECTIVES – TUESDAY AND THURSDAY RSs 1 * RSs 1

CHOOSING ELECTIVES • Follow the same steps as you did to get your schedule • In the IG Online Student Center, Click “Choose your elective” • Follow the instructions. *

ELECTIVES INFORMATION Monday 8/18 at 8 am to Tuesday 8/19 at 1 pm. If you do not choose, we will choose for you You may not be able to change your elective after the deadline, so choose carefully *

Elective Class Schedule • You will receive an email with information about your elective schedule at the end of next week. • On this schedule you will see your elective classes with the room number and required text information. • Electives begin the week of August 25, 2014 *

Where the fun begins… STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Student activities are scheduled announced ALL THE TIME! International Gateways Activities SJSU Campus Events and Activities You can stay updated on: • Facebook • International Gateways Student Calendar

Add IGateways SJSU as your friend on Facebook! www. facebook. com/ international gateways

Field Trips • San Francisco • Santa Cruz • Monterey • One field trip at the beginning of each session • We have a field trip to San Francisco on Friday!

Holiday Celebrations • Valentine’s Day • Easter • US Independence Day • Halloween • Thanksgiving • Christmas

Conversation Club Improve your English in a relaxed group setting Meet other students and make new friends No homework! It’s fun! Monday-Friday 12: 30 in the Student Union 5: 20 -6: 20 in BBC 001

Language and Cultural Exchange Program (LACE) SJSU Student Partner Practice speaking English Learn more about American culture! Check your CANVAS ACCOUNT for more info next week

International Gateways at SJSU Advising Information *

ACADEMIC ADVISING Interested in learning more about community college and universities? Visit our website to learn more about advising: http: //igateways. sjsu. edu/ Advising *

ADVISING WEBSITE http: //igateways. sjsu. edu/Advising Visit the Gateways Advising page for information about contacting advisors. Make appointments via CANVAS *

SJSUOne Account Why is it important? - Use Wi. Fi anywhere on SJSU campus. - Must have an SJSUOne account to use services on campus, including Student Health Services! - An SJSUOne account is required to access course materials via Canvas *

SJSUOne Account How do I get one? Instructions for activating your account will be given out during the orientation today. You can also pick one up any time at the Gateways Office. *

COMMON QUESTIONS “When will my classes begin? ” All Core classes will begin on Monday, August 18 th. When you view your schedule online, check the times your classes will be meeting. Elective classes will begin the week of August 25 th. Check your schedule carefully for your class room numbers. Some classes will be on different sides of the campus. *

COMMON QUESTIONS “Can I change my level? ” The teachers and coordinators work very hard to make sure you are placed in the correct level and classes so that you are able to learn and grow as an English learner. After a few class sessions, if you have questions about your class level, ask your teachers what they recommend. *

COMMON QUESTIONS “Where can I buy my textbooks? ” Spartan Bookstore (in the new Student Union building) You will find out where the bookstore is during the Campus Tour. You should be able to purchase your books next week. *

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Fall 2014 • Monday, August 18: First day of Fall 2014 International Gateways Classes • Monday, September 1: U. S. Labor Day • No classes, IG office closed • Friday, October 10: Last day of Fall Session 1 International Gateways Classes • Monday, October 20, 2014 Session 2 begins • Friday, December 12, Last day of Fall Classes *

IMPORTANT REMINDER You must bring your TOEFL Admission Form and PASSPORT to the TOEFL test tomorrow! Please complete the form BEFORE coming to the test tomorrow. *

TOEFL ADMISSION FORM 06/03/2014 Hugh Gillis 116 Put family name first * See Pages 23 and 24 in the TOEFL book

TOEFL ADMISSION FORM International Gateways_____ 06/03/2014 X Remember to complete both parts of the form *

QUIZ TIME! *

Please check the front of your student handbook for your group (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H). Find your Welcome Leader at the Welcome Lunch. *