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Welcome International Students! Start Here Go Anywhere! Presented by: Joanna Alvarado, International

Welcome International Students! Start Here Go Anywhere! Presented by: Joanna Alvarado, International

New Student Orientation Agenda! What will I learn today? 1. Academic Ø Education Options

New Student Orientation Agenda! What will I learn today? 1. Academic Ø Education Options Ø Planning for Registration Ø Assessment Testing Ø My. Cerritos/ Schedule Plus Ø Tips for Success Ø Resources 2. Student Insurance ( Linda Salazar) 3. Immigration Regulation ( David Tilahun)

U. S Education Options Doctorate Bachelor’s Degree Associate’s Degree Senior level (90+ units) Sophomore

U. S Education Options Doctorate Bachelor’s Degree Associate’s Degree Senior level (90+ units) Sophomore level (30 -60 units) (60+ units) Certificate of Achievement (12 -18 units)

Cerritos College Options Certificate Prepares students to enter workforce Specialized training Ex. Architectural Tech,

Cerritos College Options Certificate Prepares students to enter workforce Specialized training Ex. Architectural Tech, Computer Animation, Dental Assisting AA Degree Plan A AA Degree & Transfer Well rounded education Prepares students for CSU transfer General Education & major preparation Prepares students for CSU & UC transfer Required to be eligible for OPT Earn 60 units toward Bachelor Degree (120 units) Ex. Journalism, Dental Assisting, Physical Therapist General Education & major preparation AS/AA-T Transfer with no AA 60 units (General Education and Major Preparation)

Assessment Test Results ESL, ENGLISH, MATH, and READING COURSE SEQUENCES

Assessment Test Results ESL, ENGLISH, MATH, and READING COURSE SEQUENCES

Activity: Navigating My. Cerritos 1. Go to www. cerritos. edu 2. Click on My.

Activity: Navigating My. Cerritos 1. Go to www. cerritos. edu 2. Click on My. Cerritos 3. Log in: • User ID = Student ID • Password = Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY) 4. Click on Student Center 5. When is you appointment date and time?

Activity: Navigating Schedule Plus 1. Go to www. cerritos. edu 2. On the left

Activity: Navigating Schedule Plus 1. Go to www. cerritos. edu 2. On the left hand side, click on Schedule Plus 3. Example: Click on Chemistry, then click on View Departments 4. Click on Chemistry 100, then click on View Courses 5. Find class #20290

What should I look for? Ask Yourself? • Is this class transferable to UC

What should I look for? Ask Yourself? • Is this class transferable to UC and CSU? • What is the prerequisite for Chemistry 100? • What days are the lecture? • What days are the lab?

How to Enroll Online www. mycerritos. edu

How to Enroll Online www. mycerritos. edu

What if the class I want is CLOSED? ? What Check Shoul d I

What if the class I want is CLOSED? ? What Check Shoul d I Do? for waitlisted courses. Sign up for a waitlisted course. Choose another day or time- same course. Check availability until the 1 st day of school. Choose another course. Go to 1 st class meeting - If instructor adds you to the course, you must pay right away .

1 st week of class! • • Print your class schedule Prepare for parking

1 st week of class! • • Print your class schedule Prepare for parking Buy your textbooks Get familiar with the campus Show up early! Relax! Ask Questions Ask for help

Tips for Success Don’t procrastinate! Manage your time Surround yourself with support (Tutors, attend

Tips for Success Don’t procrastinate! Manage your time Surround yourself with support (Tutors, attend office hours, form study groups) “What environment do you study best in? ” Consider: noise level, lighting, time of day “There are only 24 hours in a day! Let’s do the math!” - 1 unit = 1 hour in class a week - 12 units = 12 hours in class a week - 1 unit = 2 hours of studying a week - 12 units = 24 hours of studying a week

We are here for YOU! Services at the Office of International Student Services §

We are here for YOU! Services at the Office of International Student Services § Counseling ( Academic, Personal, Career) Ø Questions on what classes to take? Need resources? Change in Major? Want more information on how to transfer? Meet with an International Counselor ( Dora Macias or Joanna Alvarado) § Tutoring ( Math and Chemistry) § Computer Lab (place to do homework and print!) § Tea Time ( conversation hour) § International Student Workshops (I. E: transfer center, Career Services) § International Student Scholarships! § Participate in Events (I. E: International Education Week) § Immigration Advising Ø Schedule an appointment with our International Admissions Specialist and Designated School Offical ( David Tilahun)

Campus Resources § Join a club (we have over 60 clubs) § Gain leadership

Campus Resources § Join a club (we have over 60 clubs) § Gain leadership experience (resume/personal statement) § Student Health Services § Transfer Center § Success Center Ø Tutoring Ø Workshops: Writing a Research Paper, Library, Grammar & English Language, Study Skills, etc. Ø Computer Lab

LIKE US on FACEBOOK! Cerritos College Office of International Student Services

LIKE US on FACEBOOK! Cerritos College Office of International Student Services