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Welcome to Evergreen Valley College ORIENTATION

Evergreen Valley College Days At The Green Program , 2016 Complete a Pre-survey Orientation Review Test scores and Recommended placement Choose and Register for Summer/Fall 2016 Courses Complete Post-Survey and Submit

Where is Evergreen located in the world of education?

Benefits of attending Evergreen Community College LOWER COST OF EDUCATION: • Current Tuition Fees at EVC: $46 dollars per Unit • • CSU; system Tuition Fee is currently at $5, 472 per academic year for undergraduate student enrolling in 6 units per term and $3, 174 for undergraduates enrolling in 6 or fewer units (Does not include cost of housing / books/ supplies) • • U. C; system Tuition Fee is currently at $12, 240 (Does not include cost of housing / books/ supplies) • SMALLER CLASS ROOMS FOR FIRST TIME COLLEGE STUDENTS • COMPLETION OF UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION AND FIRST AND SECOND YEAR INTRODUCTORY MAJOR COURSE WORK • STUDENTS CAN EXPLORE MAJORS AND CAREER • WITH 60 TRANFERABLE UNITS OR MORE : SAT scores are not required (Some private and U. C universities may still request them)

EVERGREEN VALLEY COLLEGE 16 A. A DEGREES: transfer degree, student complete 2 years of college course work as alternative door to 4 year universities 13 A. S DEGREES: Technical / Vocational degrees as preparation for entry level jobs 22 CERTIFICATES: Certificate of Achievement 12 units or more Certificate of Specialization. 5 to 11. 5 units 8 AA-T/ AS-T; Associate degrees for transfer For students who intend to complete a Bachelor’s degree in a similar area at a CSU. Must complete 60 transferable units Maintain a 2. 0 or better Earn a “C” in all course work

Components of a Degree & Transfer Plan G. E + Major + Electives = 60 Units General Ed. Requirements Major Courses Electives Can be used towards an A. A /A. S Degree Or Transfer Or Both

G. E. Courses Are Recommended to Begin Your Educational Journey! English (enroll your first semester) Communication Counseling Math Arts Studies 13 “or” Counseling 14 (enroll your first semester) and Humanities History Ethnic and Social Science Studies Physical Education (PE)

Thinking of Transferring? Here’s what you need to know: 10 University of California (U. C. ) Campuses • 23 California State Universities (C. S. U. ) • 70 Independent Colleges and Universities • • C. S. U. & U. C. require 60 transferable units be completed by the end of the spring semester for fall admission.

Degree and Transfer Information Look through the EVC College Catalog to review degree and transfer requirements. Meet with a counselor to create an Educational Plan. The Educational Plan must be on file to have the opportunity to register early for subsequent semesters. Important to: Follow the Educational Plan to meet your goal and graduate and/or Transfer to the university of your choice.

SCHEDULE vs. CATALOG ~Online SCHEDULE ~ New every semester: Posted on line ~Online CATALOG ~ New every year: Posted on line Lists the classes that are Current catalog: 2016 -2017 Lists all of the classes that offered that semester EVC can offer Has the calendar of Has policies and procedures important dates for the college semester Can be viewed at www. evc. edu

Entrance Requirements for CSU versus UC Both require 60 units of transferable course work. The differences with CSU & UC Gen. Ed. requirements: Ø Ø CSU G. P. A will allow 2. 0 or better depending on major Ø CSU does not require a foreign language Ø CSU requires oral communication course UC G. P. A will allow 2. 4 or better depending on major Ø UC requires students to complete a foreign language (2 years of high school foreign language is ok) Ø UC does not require an oral communication course

Reading the Schedule English 1 A – English Composition 3. 0 units English 1 A is the first course in a transfer level sequence designed to equip students with the skills necessary for writing college level compositions. *Prerequisite: Continuing students must complete (Eng. 104 or Eng. 92) and (Eng. 102 or Read 101) or ESL 91; all with C or better. New students will be placed based on the results of the assessment test. REG ID# SEC. NO INSTRUCTOR 65577 202 LEC Bieber 65586 211 LEC DAYS TIME ROOM MW 9: 15 -10: 35 AM RG 122 Justin TTH 3: 15 -04: 35 PM C 102 Adele

Reading the Catalog SOC-010 Introduction to Sociology Units: 3 This course is a survey of the principles and basic concepts of sociology. It includes the analysis of American culture, social organization, group behavior, social stratification, racial and ethnic groups, and the dynamics of social change and other social processes. Lecture hours: 3 hours Lab hours: None Repeatable: No Grading: L Advisory Level: Read: 3 Transfer Status: CSU/UC Write: 3 Math : None Degree Applicable: AA/AS CSU GE: D 0 District GE: D 0 IGETC: 4 J

Guideline For Taking Classes at EVC Time management is important for your success! Important to set aside: 2 hours of study time for each one hour of in-class lecture time. 3 -unit lecture class EXAMPLE: In Class Time = 3 Hours X 2 Hours of Study Time Per Unit 6 Hours of Study Time per week 3 hours of class time + 6 hours of study time = 9 hours per week for a 3 unit class If you take 12 units of lecture class, budget 36 hours per week!!!

Managing Work and School Work School 5 -15 hours a week 15 units 20 hours a week 12 units 30 hours a week 9 units 40 hours a week 3 -6 units

Important Facts about Registration Dates All students are required to have a MAJOR (course of study) clearly defined. Effective Fall 2014 priority registration, new, returning, and transfer students who have completed assessment, orientation, and developed an Education Plan , will now have enrollment priority over students who do not meet these criteria. A course of study must be on file to have the opportunity to register early for subsequent semesters. Today you will be scheduling your first semester Educational Plan, an abbreviated ed. plan. All new students will need to make an appointment with a counselor during the fall semester to complete a Comprehensive student Ed. Plan.

Academic Expectations: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Academic Standing Good Academic standing means that you have completed over 50 percent of your semester units with a GPA of 2. 0 Probation 1 means that you did not meet one or both of the conditions above Probation 2 means that you failed to meet one or both of the conditions above two semesters in a row AND you lose your registration priority and your BOG Fee Wavier. (See your counselor about the appeals process) Dismissal means that if you remain in probation for a third semester you may be dismissed and may not be able to return for two years. But not to worry there are plenty of people, programs, and resources that are here to help you stay on track (Check out the list of student support services in your packet. ) 17

Financial Aid and Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver: FAFSA is the free financial aid application for: Federal Pell Grant State Grants (available for Dreamers) BOG Fee Waiver pays for enrollment fees based on units enrolled ($46/unit) Both require Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and can be lost if SAP requirements are not met If you have not applied for Financial Aid go to www. fafsa. ed. gov Visit the Financial Aid Office in SC 123 for more information.

Understanding your English assessment scores English Reading Score English Reading Course English Writing Score Course 80 or higher English 1 A 85 or higher English 1 A 70 -79 English 102 60 -84 English 104 59 -69 English 322 41 -59 English 330 0 -58 English 321 0 -40 English 341 Note: English 330 & English 104 have required writing labs. Labs need to be added separately into your schedule which can be found under “Mock Lab”.

Understanding your Math assessment scores Math Test Math Score Taken Math Course Recommendation Trigonometry 44 or higher Math 071 & Math 62 College Algebra 43 or higher Math 021*, 22*, 51, 52*, 61, 63 (also requires geometry) Algebra 33 or higher Math 013 Pre-Algebra 34 or higher Math 111 21 -33 Math 311 0 -33 Math 310 and/or Math 014

2016 Summer Academic Calendar Summer 2016 Students enrolled in summer short term classes (less than 3 weeks) should drop by the first scheduled class meeting to avoid receiving a “W” and being charged registration fees. June 20 (Mon) Summer REGULAR Session Begins ~ You Must Attend the First Day of Class to Confirm Your Enrollment June 26 (Sun) LAST DAY TO DROP summer REGULAR classes without receiving a “W” on record or being assessed fees. DROP summer REGULAR classes with eligibility for a refund of registration fees. ADD via MYWEB using Add codes for summer REGULAR classes (11 pm) June 28 (Tue) FIRST DAY OF WITHDRAWAL “W” period for summer REGULAR classes. July 1 (Fri) LAST DAY TO SUBMIT Credit/No Credit forms to the Office of Admissions and Records July 18 (Mon) LAST DAY TO DROP summer REGULAR classes and receive a “W” on record July 28 (Thu) Summer REGULAR Classes End August 3 (Wed) Summer REGULAR Classes 2016 grades available online at My. WEB http: //myweb. sjeccd. edu

Fall Regular 2016 Dates Students enrolled in fall short term classes (less than 16 weeks) should drop by the first scheduled class meeting to avoid receiving a “W” and being charged registration fees. August 29 (Mon) Fall REGULAR Session Begins ~ You Must Attend the First Day of Class to Confirm Your Enrollment September 11 (Sun) LAST DAY TO; DROP fall REGULAR classes without receiving a “W” on record or being assessed fees. DROP fall REGULAR classes with eligibility for a refund of registration fees. ADD via MYWEB using Add codes for fall REGULAR classes (11 pm) September 13 (Tue) FIRST DAY OF WITHDRAWAL “W” period for fall REGULAR classes. September 30 (Fri) LAST DAY TO SUBMIT Credit/No Credit forms to the Office of Admissions and Records October 10 (Mon) Graduation/Certificate Petitions for fall 2016 due in the Office of Admissions and Records November 18 (Fri) LAST DAY TO DROP fall REGULAR classes and receive a “W” on record December 15 (Thu) Fall REGULAR Classes End January 11, (Wed) Fall REGULAR Classes 2016 grades available online at My. WEB http: //myweb. sjeccd. edu

Fees Registration fees = $46 per unit Health fees = $19 per semester Student Center Fee = $1 -$5 per semester Parking Fees = $10 for summer & $45 per semester for cars $18 per semester for motorcycles $3 per day (enforced Monday-Saturday) Non Resident-Foreign Student Tuition Nonresident and foreign students are required to pay enrollment fees as noted under "Enrollment Fees" in addition to nonresident tuition fees of $211. 00 per unit + Capitol outlay of $4. 00 per unit. Information regarding Financial Aid and the Board of Governors Fee Waiver and continued eligibility for BOG fee Waiver is provided in your folder.

AB 540 – Access to College for all! AB 540 allows qualified undocumented students to be exempt from paying significantly higher out-of- state tuition at public colleges and universities of California. By making college more affordable, AB 540 has had a significant impact on the lives of many undocumented students who had dreams of attending college. Students are eligible for the AB 540 exemption if they meet ALL of the following requirements: Attend a California high school for 3 or more years Graduate from a California high school or receive the equivalent, such as a GED Submit an affidavit (a write compromise) to the California public college or university where they are attending or plan to attend. In this statement, students declare that they meet all AB 540 requirements and if they are undocumented, they have to fill an application to adjust their immigration status or will do so as soon as they are eligible to do so.

Ø Once you choose your classes and register, make sure to print it out. Leave one copy with an assigned counselor. Ø Complete Post-Survey

Welcome To Evergreen Valley College! Have a great first semester!