NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Welcome to Santa Ana College

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Welcome to Santa Ana College www. sac. edu Last edit on 7/6/17

The Purpose of Orientation: • Review of your Placement Test Scores • Provide you with basic information about SAC & Educational Planning • Assist you with class selection and on-line registration for your first semester

Student Success & Support Program (3 SP) State Requirements: 1) Assessment/testing – Completed! 2) Orientation – Today 3) Abbreviated Ed. Plan – End of Presentation 4) Comprehensive Ed. Plan – Counseling Appt. Note: Must be completed before 15 units or by the 3 rd semester, and is required to keep your priority registration!

Joe Student 1234567 1/12/18 Business X X

SAC English Course Sequence English N 50 (3 units) Intro. to Written Communication English N 60 (4 units) Basics of Effective Writing English 061 (4 units) Introduction to Composition English 101 or 101 H (4 units) Freshman Composition English 102 or 102 H (4 units) Literature and Composition English 103 or 103 H (4 units) Critical Thinking and Writing Student Planning Guide, Page 5

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Class Rec’d Speech Class Rec’d Reading Class EMLS 055 (6 units) Writing, Grammar & Reading I CMST N 52 A (3 units) Reading N 50 or N 80 (3 units) EMLS 107 (6 units) Writing, Grammar & Reading II CMST N 52 B (3 units) Reading N 80 (3 units) EMLS 109 (4 units) Writing, Grammar & Reading III CMST 097 (3 units) Reading 101 (3 units) EMLS 110 (4 units) Intro. To the Essay CMST 097 (3 units) Reading 101 (3 units) EMLS 112 (4 units) Advanced Composition CMST 097 (3 units) Reading 102 (3 units) English 101 or 101 H (4 units) Freshman Composition CMST 101 (3 units) Interpersonal Com. CMST 102 (3 units) Public Speaking Reading 150 (3 units) Student Planning Guide, Page 5

*Math changes are coming effective Fall 2018!!! Examples: (Math Requirements for Transfer) English Math 105 Psychology Math 219 or Psy. 210 Business Math 140, then Math 150 (for most CSU’s) Engineering Math 140, 162, 180, and beyond…

Weekly Study Requirement. . . Part-time students 6 Units = 6 hrs. of class Studying = 12 hrs. Working = 40 hrs. (full-time) Full-time students Total = 58 hours 12 Units = 12 hrs. of class Studying = 24 hrs. Working = 12 hrs. (part-time) Total = 48 hours Student Planning Guide, Page 2

How many classes should I take? If you work… Consider enrolling in… 40 hrs. a week 6 unit(typically 2 classes) 30 hrs. a week 9 units (typically 3 classes) 10 -20 hrs. a week 12 units (typically 4 classes) 0 -10 hrs. a week 14 -16 units (4 or more classes) Note: The majority of A. A/G. E. /Transfer courses are 3 units. Full-time student . . take at least 12 units Athletic eligibility. . take at least 12 units Student Planning Guide, Page 3

What’s your goal at @ SAC? 1) Transfer to University q Would like to attend a 4 -year institution such as a UC, CSU or Private and earn a B. A. or B. S. q You can obtain an A. A. /A. S. /A. A. -T or A. S. -T while getting units toward transfer, 2 -4 years q Examples: Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, etc… 2) Associates Degree q Earn an A. A. or A. S by graduating from a community college. q Not planning to transfer at this time, timeline: 2 -4 years q Examples: Fire Technology, RN Nursing, Speech Pathology Assistant, etc… 3) Technical Certificates q A series of special major courses, all related to a particular occupational skill. q Timeline: 1 -2 semesters q Examples: Medical Assistant, Welding, Entrepreneurship, etc… Student Planning Guide, Pages 2 -3

What General Ed. plan is best for me? PLAN A - Associate Degree Only PLAN A (60 Units Total, 25 -27 GE Units) PLAN B - AA Degree & Transfer to the CSU PLAN B (60 -70 Units Total, 42 -46 GE Units) PLAN C - AA Degree & Transfer to the UC PLAN C or CSU & Some Private Univ. ’s (60 -70 Units Total, 36 -45 Units) Student Planning Guide, Page 3 & Page 8 -13

Vocational Certificate • A series of special major courses, all related to a particular occupational skill. • Can be helpful in obtaining or upgrading employment Requirements: MAJOR COURSES ONLY Total Units: (Varies) Min. 12 units Examples: Business Applications, Electronics, Auto Tech, CIS

Associate Degree • Usually referred to as AA or AS (Assoc. of Arts or Sciences) • Offered by community colleges Requirements: Major Courses + General Education Courses Plan A (24 units) + Elective Courses Total Units: Min. 60 units Examples: Business Admin. , Liberal Arts, Nursing, Paralegal Student Planning Guide, Page 8

Transfer Programs • Lead to TRANSFER to a UNIVERSITY (UC / CSU / Private / Out-of-State) • Classes count toward completion of a Bachelor’s Degree Requirements: Major Courses + General Education Courses Plan B or C (36 -46 units) + Elective Courses Total Units: 60 -70 units Examples: Engineering, Teacher Education, Business Admin. Student Planning Guide, Page 10 -11 & 12 -13

Associate in Arts/Science For Transfer (AA-T & AS-T) • Designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree Benefits: – Guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system university – Priority admission consideration to local CSU campus in same cases – Slight GPA bump of. 1 GPA for admission purposes for certain CSU’s

Student Planning Guide Page 16 Certificate Info. AA/AS Info. AA-T/AS-T Info.

To put a class schedule together: You need to know: • How many classes to take… • What classes to take… • How to schedule your classes… Also need Your test scores & the class schedule

Courses for Your First Semester @ SAC • Courses that improve basic skills English / ESL, Math, Reading & Study Skills • Counseling classes • General education classes • Intro. classes in a career/area of interest • Courses of personal interest to you

Freshman Experience Program (Fresh X Program) • Paired Classes • Coordinated workload • College Success and Career Planning Help • Close Connection with College Instructors Typical Format of Most Fresh X courses: English Course + Counseling Course Math Course + Counseling Course

Sample Class Schedule COURSE TITLE & UNITS Section # NUMBER TIME DAY Math 083 6 11: 30 -2: 35 PM MW English N 60 4 9: 30 – 10: 25 AM TTH Reading N 90 3 8: 00 – 9: 25 AM MW MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY INSTRUCTOR THURSDAY Reading 8: 30 -9: 00 9: 00 -9: 30 English N 60 9: 30 -10: 00 10: 00 -10: 30 10: 30 -11: 00 11: 00 -11: 30 -12: 00 12: 00 -12: 30 Math 083 12: 30 -1: 00 -1: 30 FRIDAY 8: 00 -8: 30 1: 30 -2: 00 2: 00 -2: 30 2: 30 -3: 00 ROOM

Freshman Experience Example (U-LINK Block #10) COURSE TITLE & UNITS Section # NUMBER CMST 102 3 Counseling 107 TIME DAY INSTRUCTOR ROOM 12494 10: 30 – 12: 55 PM T Th Fondren, S C-207 3 10790 1: 15 – 4: 20 PM W Pastrana, L. F-102 Counseling N 45 . 5 10706 8: 30 – 5: 30 PM 8/17 Zook, R. R-124 English & Math 7 -8 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1. Pick up Fresh X cohort sheet #10 from a Counselor 8: 00 -8: 30 8: 30 -9: 00 Math 9: 00 -9: 30 9: 30 -10: 00 10: 00 -10: 30 CMST 102 10: 30 -11: 00 11: 00 -11: 30 -12: 00 -12: 30 12: 30 -1: 00 Counseling 107 English 101 1: 00 -1: 30 2. Add an English and Math course to your schedule English 101 1: 30 -2: 00 2: 00 -2: 30 2: 30 -3: 00

College Information How does college work?

Academic Calendar 2017 -2018 Spring 2018 February 5 February 18 Instruction Begins Last day to add and to drop full-term classes without “W” grade with enrollment fee refund for full semester. May 6 Last Day to Drop with “W” for full semester. June 3 Instruction Ends

Adding a full class Option 1: WAIT LIST Note: There is no wait list option for students during the Early Registration process. Option 2: ADD CODE

Dropping a class It’s your RESPONSIBILITY Drop your course on-line (Web Advisor) Last day to drop: “F” • without a “W” – February 18 th • with a “W” – May 6 th Grade Note: You do not need instructor’s signature to drop a course

How much will it cost to attend SAC?

College Tuition and Fees • CA Resident Students (Per Semester) Enrollment Health Fees Student Services Fees ID Card Student Representation Fee Parking Fees $46 per unit $19 per semester $10. 00 (optional) $2. 50 $2. 00 $30 per semester $20 if you are qualified for fee waiver. Part-time student (6 units) $330 - $340 Full-time student (12 -15 units) $600 - $750 • AB 540 Students Same as above if your CA residency paperwork has been processed Note: All fees and tuition are subject to changes based on State Legislator or Community College Governing Board. Student Planning Guide, Page 14

Other Costs? BOOKS ! $60. 00 X 4 CLASSES = $240. 00 $80. 00 X 4 CLASSES = $320. 00 Math & Science Textbooks $100 to $175 each

Financial Aid Basics • It consists of grants, work study, and loans. • To apply, you must complete the FAFSA. (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Who can apply for Financial Aid? • Students must be U. S. citizen or legalresidents to apply for FAFSA. • AB 540 (undocumented) students are only eligible for state financial aid: AB 540 Fee Waiver – Paper App. @ SAC’s Financial Aid California Dream Act – Apply @ www. Cal. Dream. Act. org Student Planning Guide, Page 15

Financial Aid Free Gift Aid: – BOGW – Grants • Federal • State • Institutional/Private – Scholarships • Institutional • Private Self-Help Aid: – Loans • Federal • Private – Work Study • Federal • Institutional Apply for the: FAFSA & Cal Grants

Board of Governor’s (BOG) Fee Waiver Changes To avoid losing the BOG Fee Waiver you must meet the following standards: • Academic – Sustain a GPA of 2. 0 or higher – If your cumulative GPA falls below 2. 0 for two consecutive primary terms, you may lose eligibility • Progress – Complete more than 50% of your coursework – If the cumulative number of units you complete is not more than 50% in two consecutive primary terms, you may lose eligibility • Combination of Academic & Progress Standards – Any combination of two consecutive terms of cumulative GPS below 2. 0, and/or cumulative unit completion of not more than 50% may result in loss of fee waiver eligibility

Other Sources of Assistance to Pay for College • EOPS Book Services • Buy a Book Society -$100 scholarship for FEP and honors students • Teacher Ed. and MESA Textbook Loan Programs • ASG “Work for Your Book” Program • Rolling Scholarships – Esp. AB 540 Students

Fees/Payment Policy (Payment & ID cards: Cashiers Office, Admissions Building) Payment Deadline Returning Students & New Students: Fees must be paid within 3 calendar days of registering or students will be dropped from classes for non-payment. Payment Options: Online: In Person: or By Mail: WWW. SAC. EDU Cashier’s Office VL-205 B SAC Address There is no plan for partial payment and no exceptions to this policy. Questions? Call 714 -564 -6965.

Student Support Services • Math Center • Center for Teacher Education • Learning Center (Tutorial Services) • Counseling (Academic & Career) • Success Center • EOPS • Reading Center • Freshmen Experience • Tutorial Center • Honors Program • Writing Center • MESA Program • Career/Service Learning Center • Puente • SSSP • Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) • University Transfer Center • Health Center • U-Link • Psychological Services • Veteran’s Resource Center

Santa Ana College A place that values and affirms: • Diversity • Equity • Inclusion • Engagement • With Safety and Support for All

Violence Against Women's Act VAWA includes: Sexual Harassment Domestic Violence Stalking Sexual Assault Dating Violence Or other sexual misconduct • If you are experiencing any of these difficulties, know that you are not alone. Feel free to speak to your SAC instructors, staff, and/or administrators • If you would like to speak to someone more in depth, please contact Health/Psychological Services for a confidential session. Location: Village VL-211

EOPS Extended Opportunities Program & Services Program Benefits • Priority registration • Academic counseling • FREE tutoring: English/Math/Biology • Help with $chool-related cost$ - Textbook Voucher - Supplies - Transportation Submit your EOPS application BEFORE you leave today! There will be an EOPS staff outside your location. • And more to help you successfully complete your graduation and & transfer

SSSP Student Support Services Program Benefits • Summer Bridge Program • SSSP Grant – $1, 000 • Academic Advising Program Requirements • Placed into English 060/061 • Have Transfer as a Goal • Valid Social Security # NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for SSSP’s 2015 SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM

Center for Teacher Education - Academic Counseling - Book Loan Program - Teacher Education Workshops - Classroom Fieldwork Opportunities - Scholarship Workshop & Assistance - APPLE Courses University Transfer Center - Academic Counseling - CSU & UC Application Workshops - College Fairs & University Tours - Appointments with University Reps. - Transfer Mentor Program

Bridges to Engineering: - Academic and Career Advisement - Student Study Center & Textbook Loans - Professional Development Workshops ENGAGE in STEM Program: - STEM Academic Counseling and Career Advisement - Internships & Fieldwork Experience - Professional Development Workshops MESA Program Benefits: - Academic and Career Advisement - Student Study Center & Textbook Loans - Professional Development Workshops

Puente Program • Paired Classes (English 061+ Cnsl. 100 + Cnsl. N 45) • Writing support • Academic Counseling and Mentoring U-Link Program (English 101 & Transfer Math Required) • Transfer Program to UC, CSU, and Privates Univ. • Guaranteed Admission to UC Irvine from SAC • UCI library Privileges & Faculty Presentations • Service Learning (100 hrs. fieldwork)

FAST TRACK Program Requirements: • � Be placed into Math N 60 and English N 60 • Minimum 2. 3 - High School GPA • � Not be employed over 20 hours per week while in program • � Commit to both the Fall 2017 & Spring 2018 semesters

Honors Program Benefits • Priority admissions for some universities • Designation as a president’s scholar • Scholarship eligibility • Letters of recommend from faculty coordinator of the honors program Program Requirements • 3. 0 GPA or higher • Two references • Must complete 15 units of honors courses

Want to Transfer? Guaranteed Admission into Cal State Fullerton or UC Irvine to all S. A. U. S. D. students. To be eligible: • Have transfer as an academic goal • Maintain a minimum of 12 units each semester. • Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships • Sign up for the Adelante transfer orientation on Aug. 15 th or 17 th

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Educational Planning Now: Complete your abbreviated educational plan with a counselor who will advise you on the classes you should take during your first year. Later: (By the end of your 1 st year of college) Complete a comprehensive ed. plan: (3 Options) 1) 45 minute academic counseling appt. or 2) Educational planning course or 3) Educational planning workshop

Joe Student 1234567 1/1/18 Business X X N 60 102 084 CMST 102 CNSL 116 X Fall 16 Spring 17 Art 100 Earth Sc. 110 Econ 120 English N 60 3 Math 084 6 CNSL 116 3 English 061 3 Art 100 3 Bus. 150 4 Earth Sc. 110 3 Bus. 150 Make sure you & the counselor sign the Ed. Plan! 12 13

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