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Welcome to Advisor TrainingWelcome to Advisor Training““Refresher SessionRefresher Session””

Middlesex County CollegeMiddlesex County CollegeAcademic Advising CenterAcademic Advising Center

Johnson Learning Center 243Johnson Learning Center 243732.906.2596732.906.2596

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““MeasuringMeasuring”” the Work of the the Work of the Academic Advising CenterAcademic Advising Center

The Academic Advising Center had three means of assessing its The Academic Advising Center had three means of assessing its performance for the 2005performance for the 2005--2006 academic year.2006 academic year.

ØØ Students will receive Students will receive promptprompt (no later than next business day)(no later than next business day)responses to their eresponses to their e--mail inquiries to the Advising Center. (August, mail inquiries to the Advising Center. (August, September, December, January were the September, December, January were the ““targettarget”” monthsmonths—— 193 193 received and answered during the designated time periodreceived and answered during the designated time period——100% 100% compliance.)compliance.)

ØØ FullFull--time students (6822) will know the names of their assigned time students (6822) will know the names of their assigned advisors at the earliest opportunity. advisors at the earliest opportunity. (The goal was 95% by (The goal was 95% by September 19; 100% was attained on September 13.)September 19; 100% was attained on September 13.)

ØØ All faculty advisors will make their Fall 2005 office hours and All faculty advisors will make their Fall 2005 office hours and location available to the Advising Center. location available to the Advising Center. (All 178 academic (All 178 academic advisors have their office hours on file in the Center; however,advisors have their office hours on file in the Center; however, 47 47 were obtained via secondary or tertiary reminders or through phowere obtained via secondary or tertiary reminders or through phone ne calls to departmental offices.)calls to departmental offices.)

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““Newest of the NewNewest of the New”” II

ØØ Starting in Fall 2006, students taking NRS, RESP, and PSRT cliniStarting in Fall 2006, students taking NRS, RESP, and PSRT clinical cal classes will pay the UMDNJ tuition rate.classes will pay the UMDNJ tuition rate.

ØØ Five new humanities electivesFive new humanities electives——ENGENG 241241 (Feature Writing), (Feature Writing), ENG ENG 255255 (Introduction to Film) and (Introduction to Film) and ENG 260ENG 260 (Scriptwriting); (Scriptwriting); ASL 121ASL 121and and 122122 (American Sign Language I and II(American Sign Language I and II——the latter two are the latter two are also also diversity electives but cannot be used for the LA modern diversity electives but cannot be used for the LA modern language requirementlanguage requirement) )

ØØ New option in Liberal ArtsNew option in Liberal Arts——Writing (Writing (LAWRT.AA) LAWRT.AA) Twelve credits Twelve credits must come from these courses (ENG 205, 206, 236, 238, 240, 260)must come from these courses (ENG 205, 206, 236, 238, 240, 260)

ØØ New Technical CertificatesNew Technical Certificates——Information System SecurityInformation System Security(CSS.TC) and(CSS.TC) and Computer Help Desk (CSH.TCComputer Help Desk (CSH.TC); Revised ); Revised Technical Certificate Technical Certificate (CSWEB.TC)(CSWEB.TC)

ØØ New New Energy Utility Technology (EUT.AAS)Energy Utility Technology (EUT.AAS) programprogramØØ Mat 116 (College Algebra)Mat 116 (College Algebra)——””CC”” or or ““C+C+”” leads to MAT 123 or 129; leads to MAT 123 or 129;

““BB”” or higher leads to MAT 124. This course has MAT 014 as a or higher leads to MAT 124. This course has MAT 014 as a prerequisite.prerequisite.

ØØ New sheet for modern language placement test resultsNew sheet for modern language placement test results

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““Newest of the NewNewest of the New”” IIII

There are two important changes to remember in There are two important changes to remember in the CSC.AS program (Computer Science the CSC.AS program (Computer Science Transfer)Transfer)

ØØ CSC 161 (Introduction to Computer Science CSC 161 (Introduction to Computer Science Using Java) and CSC 162 (Object Oriented Using Java) and CSC 162 (Object Oriented Programming Using Java) replace the CSC 133Programming Using Java) replace the CSC 133--134 sequence.134 sequence.

ØØ CSC 234 is now a required course rather than an CSC 234 is now a required course rather than an elective.elective.

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““Newest of the NewNewest of the New”” IIIIIIChanges in MAD.AAS Changes in MAD.AAS

ØØ ART 103 has been eliminated and replaced ART 103 has been eliminated and replaced with a new course, MAD 102 (3 credits, with a new course, MAD 102 (3 credits, Art in Industry and Commerce)Art in Industry and Commerce)

ØØ One three credit Social Science and one One three credit Social Science and one three credit Humanities are required.three credit Humanities are required.

ØØ Some of the names/numbers of the major Some of the names/numbers of the major courses have been changed/revised.courses have been changed/revised.

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““Newest of the NewNewest of the New”” IVIVKean and EDPRKean and EDPR

Early Childhood EducationEarly Childhood EducationEarly ChildhoodEarly ChildhoodØØ Performance Elective I will Performance Elective I will

come from one of three areascome from one of three areas

•• Performing MusicPerforming Music•• Studio ArtStudio Art•• ActingActing

ØØ Performance Elective II will be Performance Elective II will be a course from one of the other a course from one of the other two areas not chosen for the two areas not chosen for the first Performance Elective.first Performance Elective.

These two Performance Elective These two Performance Elective courses are courses are notnot to be used in to be used in the place of the Approved the place of the Approved Electives.Electives.

ØØ Performing MusicPerforming MusicMUS 140MUS 140MUS 130MUS 130MUS 131MUS 131ØØ Studio ArtStudio ArtART 105 ART 105 ART 201ART 201ART 109 ART 109 ART 219ART 219ART 110ART 110 ART 220ART 220ART 145ART 145 ART 221ART 221ART 146ART 146 ART 222ART 222ART 150ART 150 ART 224ART 224ØØ ActingActingTHE 131THE 131

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““Newest of the NewNewest of the New”” IVIVKean and EDPRKean and EDPR

Elementary EducationElementary EducationØØ Art HistoryArt HistoryØØ Music CourseMusic Course

These two Performance These two Performance Elective courses (one Elective courses (one from each group) are from each group) are notnotto be used in the place of to be used in the place of the Approved Electives.the Approved Electives.

ØØ Art HistoryArt HistoryART 123 (path of least resistance)ART 123 (path of least resistance)ART 124 (only if you graduate ART 124 (only if you graduate

and transfer with the complete and transfer with the complete degree)degree)

ART 125 (only if you graduate ART 125 (only if you graduate and transfer with the complete and transfer with the complete degree)degree)

ØØ Music CourseMusic CourseMUS 107MUS 107MUS 140MUS 140MUS 131MUS 131

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NJ STARS RequirementsNJ STARS Requirements(Covers Tuition and Fees)(Covers Tuition and Fees)

ØØ Graduate in the top 20% of your high school class in 2006Graduate in the top 20% of your high school class in 2006ØØ Apply to MCC and for Financial AidApply to MCC and for Financial AidØØ Enroll in a degree program and register for at least 12 college Enroll in a degree program and register for at least 12 college level level

creditscreditsØØ Be a US citizen or permanent residentBe a US citizen or permanent residentØØ Maintain a 3.0 GPA at end of each academic yearMaintain a 3.0 GPA at end of each academic yearØØ STARS pays for up to 15 credit/credit equivalentsSTARS pays for up to 15 credit/credit equivalents——students pay for students pay for

any additional credit(s).any additional credit(s).ØØ As an NJ STARS student, if you graduate from an MCC degree As an NJ STARS student, if you graduate from an MCC degree

program with a 3.0 GPA, you are eligible for STARS II (no tuitioprogram with a 3.0 GPA, you are eligible for STARS II (no tuition or n or fees) at a public fourfees) at a public four--year NJ college.year NJ college.

ØØ A situation may arise where a student needs to go beyond 15 A situation may arise where a student needs to go beyond 15 credits/credit equivalents with a developmental course. Please ccredits/credit equivalents with a developmental course. Please call all the studentthe student’’s Dean for pro forma permission.s Dean for pro forma permission.

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NJ STARS (continued)NJ STARS (continued)

ØØ The NJ STARS Ad Hoc Committee is in the process of The NJ STARS Ad Hoc Committee is in the process of meeting with IT to have an easier means of identifying meeting with IT to have an easier means of identifying an NJ STARS student.an NJ STARS student.

ØØ The Committee will ask that a The Committee will ask that a ““My HonorsMy Honors”” line be added line be added for students in for students in CampusCruiserCampusCruiser or or WebAdvisorWebAdvisor..

ØØ STARS students STARS students CANNOTCANNOT drop below 12 college credits drop below 12 college credits AT ANY TIMEAT ANY TIME——this may require the student to take an this may require the student to take an academic academic ““hithit”” at the April 17 deadline in order to keep at the April 17 deadline in order to keep STARS benefits. As standard operating procedure for all STARS benefits. As standard operating procedure for all of us, please ask a student if s/he is an NJ STARS of us, please ask a student if s/he is an NJ STARS student when a student wants to drop a class.student when a student wants to drop a class.

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Wider Advisor DiscretionWider Advisor Discretion——with the with the Permission of the Biology Permission of the Biology

DepartmentDepartmentØØ If a student is already registered for a course such as If a student is already registered for a course such as

BIO 111 or BIO 123 and wants to register for 112 or BIO 111 or BIO 123 and wants to register for 112 or 124, an advisor can provide a signature even if there are 124, an advisor can provide a signature even if there are no electronic comments on STRK or no mention of BIO no electronic comments on STRK or no mention of BIO 010 and CHM 010 on XTRI. This student received the 010 and CHM 010 on XTRI. This student received the permission for the first registration from the chair and an permission for the first registration from the chair and an advisor can approve the higher level course.advisor can approve the higher level course.

ØØ Students enrolled in BIO 123, BIO 111, or BIO 211 may Students enrolled in BIO 123, BIO 111, or BIO 211 may enroll in any other course with equivalent prerequisites enroll in any other course with equivalent prerequisites even with no comments on STRK or no mention of BIO even with no comments on STRK or no mention of BIO 010 and/or CHM 010 on the XTRI screen.010 and/or CHM 010 on the XTRI screen.

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Wider Advisor DiscretionWider Advisor Discretion——with the with the Permission of the Biology Permission of the Biology

Department IIDepartment IIØØ If a student has completed between 18If a student has completed between 18--20 20

credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and expresses an interest in BIO 105 or 106, expresses an interest in BIO 105 or 106, advisors can approve the course even if there is advisors can approve the course even if there is no evidence of a high school lab science.no evidence of a high school lab science.

ØØ Foreign students with a foreign high school Foreign students with a foreign high school transcript (translated if necessary) of a year of transcript (translated if necessary) of a year of high school biology and a year of high school high school biology and a year of high school chemistry can be permitted to register for BIO chemistry can be permitted to register for BIO 111 or BIO 123.111 or BIO 123.

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Changes in the Summer Session Changes in the Summer Session

ØØ Seven Week SessionsSeven Week SessionsMay 22May 22-- July 17 and July 10July 17 and July 10--August 24 (2 days or August 24 (2 days or

2 evenings per week)2 evenings per week)ØØ Fourteen Week SessionsFourteen Week SessionsMay 22May 22--August 24 (1 day or 1 evening per week)August 24 (1 day or 1 evening per week)ØØ Four Week SessionsFour Week SessionsMay 22May 22--June 14; June 19June 14; June 19--July 12; July 17July 12; July 17--August August

8 (4 days or 4 evenings per week)8 (4 days or 4 evenings per week)

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EVAL and PSPR in ColleagueEVAL and PSPR in Colleague

EVAL SCREENEVAL SCREENØØ Allows the advisor to Allows the advisor to

determine which determine which courses have been courses have been completed by his/her completed by his/her advisee and which advisee and which courses are still courses are still needed for needed for graduation.graduation.

PSPR SCREENPSPR SCREENØØ Allows the advisor to Allows the advisor to

view a different major view a different major for his/her advisee for his/her advisee and then determine and then determine which courses are still which courses are still needed for needed for graduation.graduation.

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Points of Emphasis IPoints of Emphasis I

ØØ If you are deferring a developmental course, please If you are deferring a developmental course, please check the STRK screen to learn if the course had already check the STRK screen to learn if the course had already been deferred.been deferred.

ØØ Remember that for Liberal Arts Majors, the Diversity Remember that for Liberal Arts Majors, the Diversity requirement can also fulfill another graduation requirement can also fulfill another graduation requirement in selected areas requirement in selected areas ((““Two checks for the Two checks for the price of oneprice of one””))..

ØØ Students in developmental RDG and ENG should be Students in developmental RDG and ENG should be directed to HED 150, not HED 200 or HED 205.directed to HED 150, not HED 200 or HED 205.

ØØ The course The course ““triggerstriggers”” for SSD 101for SSD 101ØØ SSD 101 and part time studentsSSD 101 and part time students

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Points of Emphasis IIPoints of Emphasis II

ØØ Deferring a developmental course or SSD 101 with the Deferring a developmental course or SSD 101 with the proper form proper form (Request for Registration Waiver)(Request for Registration Waiver)

ØØ Foreign students and credit evaluation servicesForeign students and credit evaluation servicesØØ Reviewing the revisions in the procedures for Challenge Reviewing the revisions in the procedures for Challenge

TestsTestsØØ ““Folder reviewFolder review”” recaprecapØØ Enrolling for Internet Sections (PSY, ENG, MAT, and Enrolling for Internet Sections (PSY, ENG, MAT, and

courses within the BAM Department) courses within the BAM Department) ØØ Using EVAL and PSPR in ColleagueUsing EVAL and PSPR in ColleagueØØ Summer session courses and Rutgers UniversitySummer session courses and Rutgers University’’s New s New

Brunswick area campusesBrunswick area campusesØØ DoubleDouble--checking a registration when a student is checking a registration when a student is

making a changemaking a change

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Revisions in the Challenge Test Revisions in the Challenge Test PolicyPolicy

Students may challenge their placement(s) under the following Students may challenge their placement(s) under the following conditions:conditions:

ØØ Placed into Reading 011Placed into Reading 011——challenge permitted for all scoreschallenge permitted for all scoresØØ Placed into RDG 009Placed into RDG 009——challenge permitted with a score of 57challenge permitted with a score of 57--60 or 60 or

with advisor recommendationwith advisor recommendationØØ PlacedPlaced intointo ENG 009 and 010ENG 009 and 010——challenge permitted with advisor challenge permitted with advisor

recommendationrecommendationØØ Placed into developmental mathPlaced into developmental math——student initiative; advisors should student initiative; advisors should

urge students to use discretionurge students to use discretion

All challenges must be completed before the first day of All challenges must be completed before the first day of class.class.

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Placement TestingPlacement TestingWho Must Take Accuplacer (CPT)Who Must Take Accuplacer (CPT)

ØØ New fullNew full--time studentstime studentsØØ New partNew part--time students entering degree programstime students entering degree programsØØ PartPart--time nontime non--matriculated students who have completed one matriculated students who have completed one

semester semester ØØ FullFull--time and parttime and part--time transfer students who have not attained time transfer students who have not attained

sophomore status at an accredited US college or university nor sophomore status at an accredited US college or university nor received transfer credit for one semester of collegereceived transfer credit for one semester of college--level level composition and one semester of collegecomposition and one semester of college--level mathematics.level mathematics.

The College Placement TestThe College Placement Test is availableis available on a walkon a walk--in basis on in basis on Mondays from 9 amMondays from 9 am--4 pm and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and 4 pm and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 amFridays from 9 am--2 pm.2 pm. The College Placement Test is not The College Placement Test is not available on Thursdays as that day is reserved for ESL Placementavailable on Thursdays as that day is reserved for ESL Placement..

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““OlderOlder”” Placement Test ResultsPlacement Test Results

ØØ Students with placement test results that Students with placement test results that are older than one year and have not are older than one year and have not registered for a particular developmental registered for a particular developmental course should consult with the Testing course should consult with the Testing Center to inquire if they may take that Center to inquire if they may take that portion or portions of the CPT again.portion or portions of the CPT again.

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Exemptions from Accuplacer (CPT)Exemptions from Accuplacer (CPT)

ØØ Students with a score of Students with a score of 500 or higher500 or higher in the in the Verbal portionVerbal portion of theof the SAT within the last SAT within the last fivefiveyears are exempt from the Reading portion.years are exempt from the Reading portion.

ØØ Students with a score of Students with a score of 500 or higher500 or higher in the in the Math portion of the SAT within the last five Math portion of the SAT within the last five years are exempt from the Math portion.years are exempt from the Math portion.

ØØ All students must provide a writing sample All students must provide a writing sample unless their academic work elsewhere provides unless their academic work elsewhere provides the basis for an exemption from the essay the basis for an exemption from the essay portion.portion.

ØØ College graduates from certain countries are College graduates from certain countries are exempt from the CPT. The countries are listed exempt from the CPT. The countries are listed in the Advisorsin the Advisors’’ Manual.Manual.

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Reading XTRI on Colleague Reading XTRI on Colleague Understanding its Peculiar LogicUnderstanding its Peculiar LogicReading and English PlacementReading and English Placement

ØØ RDG 011RDG 011——the student the student needs no needs no developmental developmental readingreading

ØØ RDG 009RDG 009——the student the student earned the equivalent earned the equivalent of RDG 009 and of RDG 009 and needs RDG 011needs RDG 011

ØØ RDG 001RDG 001——the student the student placed into RDG 009placed into RDG 009

ØØ ENG 010ENG 010——the student the student needs no needs no developmental writingdevelopmental writing

ØØ ENG 009ENG 009——the student the student earned the equivalent earned the equivalent of ENG 009 and of ENG 009 and needs ENG 010needs ENG 010

ØØ ENG 001ENG 001——the student the student placed into ENG 009placed into ENG 009

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Advising Students Advising Students Reading and English CoursesReading and English Courses

ØØ Learning communitiesLearning communitiesØØ Five approaches to English coursesFive approaches to English coursesØØ ENG 122/125ENG 122/125ØØ ENG 122 and Special TopicsENG 122 and Special TopicsØØ ENG 121ENG 121--HDHD

ENG 121 and ENG 122/125 require grades of ENG 121 and ENG 122/125 require grades of ““CC””or better for graduation.or better for graduation.

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Reading XTRI on Colleague Reading XTRI on Colleague Understanding its Peculiar LogicUnderstanding its Peculiar Logic

Math PlacementMath PlacementØØ Whenever MAT 013 and MAT 014 are seen Whenever MAT 013 and MAT 014 are seen togethertogether, ,

the student has an SAT scorethe student has an SAT score——find the SAT score in find the SAT score in Colleague (Field 6 of SASM) and check the grid in the Colleague (Field 6 of SASM) and check the grid in the Manual for placement.Manual for placement.

ØØ Even if a student performs Even if a student performs brilliantlybrilliantly on the CPT, on the CPT, Colleague will only show MAT 013Colleague will only show MAT 013——check the raw math check the raw math scores (Field 6 of SASM) for proper placement.scores (Field 6 of SASM) for proper placement.

ØØ Whenever MAT 001 and MAT 002 are seen Whenever MAT 001 and MAT 002 are seen togethertogether——find the raw math scores in Colleague (Field 6 of SASM) find the raw math scores in Colleague (Field 6 of SASM) and check the grid in the Manual for possible placement and check the grid in the Manual for possible placement in a combination math class.in a combination math class.

ØØ Whenever MAT 010 and MAT 002 are seen Whenever MAT 010 and MAT 002 are seen togethertogether, , this indicates that the student needs MAT 013.this indicates that the student needs MAT 013.

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The Intricacies of Math AdvisingThe Intricacies of Math AdvisingPart IPart I

It is It is imperativeimperative to know the correct CPT or SAT math scores for a student. to know the correct CPT or SAT math scores for a student. Find the scores in Colleague (Field 6 of SASM) and use the grid Find the scores in Colleague (Field 6 of SASM) and use the grid in the in the AdvisorsAdvisors’’ Manual.Manual.

ØØ Be aware of the Be aware of the ““combinationcombination”” math classesmath classes——MAT 009/013A or MAT MAT 009/013A or MAT 009/013. 009/013.

ØØ Note that MAT 080Note that MAT 080--50/01450/014--50 returns in Fall 2006 as a combination of MAT 50 returns in Fall 2006 as a combination of MAT 013 and MAT 014. Invited students will have a letter.013 and MAT 014. Invited students will have a letter.

ØØ Remember that some majors have MAT 014 as a prerequisite.Remember that some majors have MAT 014 as a prerequisite.ØØ Recognize that MAT 010, 013, 014, 129 and 131 have two semester Recognize that MAT 010, 013, 014, 129 and 131 have two semester

variations.variations.ØØ Keep in mind that students may change to the Keep in mind that students may change to the ““AA”” version of these math version of these math

classes during the first three weeks of a semester.classes during the first three weeks of a semester.ØØ Consider transfer possibilities when discussing math classes andConsider transfer possibilities when discussing math classes and refer refer

students to the Office of Counseling and Career Services in ED 1students to the Office of Counseling and Career Services in ED 100.00.

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The Intricacies of Math AdvisingThe Intricacies of Math AdvisingPart IIPart II

ØØ Students requesting MAT 129 (Precalculus) without the Students requesting MAT 129 (Precalculus) without the sufficient SAT score of 550 sufficient SAT score of 550 mustmust take the diagnostic test take the diagnostic test offered in the Testing Center.offered in the Testing Center.

ØØ Students receiving a Students receiving a ““CC”” or or ““C+C+”” in MAT 014 in MAT 014 mustmust take take the two semester variation of MAT 129.the two semester variation of MAT 129.

ØØ Students in curricula requiring a threeStudents in curricula requiring a three--credit math such credit math such as BUS 115 or MAT 101 and who want to take a higher as BUS 115 or MAT 101 and who want to take a higher level math may do so with the proper prerequisites.level math may do so with the proper prerequisites.

Certain math classes are available in computerCertain math classes are available in computer--assistedassistedor Internet formats. There is also a MAT 129or Internet formats. There is also a MAT 129--HD.HD.

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General Observations General Observations Developmental ClassesDevelopmental Classes——Part IPart I

ØØ ““DD’’s dons don’’t do it.t do it.”” Any developmental class with that Any developmental class with that grade must be retaken.grade must be retaken.

ØØ Students Students mustmust include developmental classes as part of include developmental classes as part of their registration until they are completed.their registration until they are completed.

ØØ If a studentIf a student’’s schedule cannot accommodate a s schedule cannot accommodate a developmental course, please remember to developmental course, please remember to complete a Request for Registration Waiver Form complete a Request for Registration Waiver Form in order to defer the course.in order to defer the course.

ØØ Students needing developmental classes may carry Students needing developmental classes may carry no no more than 15 credit/credit equivalents in a more than 15 credit/credit equivalents in a semestersemester..

ØØ Developmental classes are creditDevelopmental classes are credit--equivalent classes.equivalent classes.

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General Observations General Observations Developmental ClassesDevelopmental Classes——Part IIPart II

ØØ Students may be placed in as many as 7 developmental Students may be placed in as many as 7 developmental classesclasses——RDG 009, RDG 011, ENG 009, ENG 010, MAT RDG 009, RDG 011, ENG 009, ENG 010, MAT 010, MAT 013, MAT 014. Not all majors require MAT 010, MAT 013, MAT 014. Not all majors require MAT 014.014.

ØØ Students placed into RDG 009 are not permitted to take Students placed into RDG 009 are not permitted to take any credit classes that semester except for the proper any credit classes that semester except for the proper math. RDG 009 students desiring full time status need math. RDG 009 students desiring full time status need to select the to select the appropriate seminar class appropriate seminar class depending on depending on their choice of curriculum.their choice of curriculum.

ØØ Students in developmental math should be made aware Students in developmental math should be made aware of the two semester variations, especially if their score is of the two semester variations, especially if their score is low.low.

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Curricula that Require MAT 014Curricula that Require MAT 014

ØØ Biology PreBiology Pre--ProfessionalProfessionalØØ Biology TransferBiology TransferØØ Business Administration Business Administration

TransferTransferØØ Chemistry TransferChemistry TransferØØ Civil/Construction Civil/Construction

Engineering TechnologyEngineering TechnologyØØ Computer Aided Drafting Computer Aided Drafting

CertificateCertificateØØ Computer ScienceComputer Science——CSI, CSI,

CSNN, and TransferCSNN, and Transfer

ØØ Electronic and Computer Electronic and Computer Engineering TechnologyEngineering Technology

ØØ Engineering ScienceEngineering ScienceØØ Mathematics TransferMathematics TransferØØ Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering

TechnologyTechnologyØØ Mecomtronics Mecomtronics

Engineering TechnologyEngineering TechnologyØØ Physics TransferPhysics TransferØØ Respiratory CareRespiratory Care

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Curricula that Require Two Curricula that Require Two H.S. Lab Sciences (H.S. Lab Sciences (““CC”” or better) asor better) as

Admission RequirementsAdmission RequirementsØØ Biology TransferBiology TransferØØ Biology PreBiology Pre--ProfessionalProfessionalØØ Chemistry TransferChemistry TransferØØ Computer Science Computer Science

TransferTransferØØ Dental HygieneDental HygieneØØ Engineering ScienceEngineering ScienceØØ Health ScienceHealth Science

ØØ Mathematics TransferMathematics TransferØØ Medical Laboratory Medical Laboratory

TechnologyTechnologyØØ NursingNursingØØ Physics TransferPhysics TransferØØ RadiographyRadiographyØØ Respiratory CareRespiratory Care

Please note that the Please note that the required lab sciences may required lab sciences may differ depending on the differ depending on the curriculum.curriculum.

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Curricula that Require OneCurricula that Require OneH.S. Lab Science (H.S. Lab Science (““CC”” or better) as an or better) as an

Admission RequirementAdmission RequirementØØ BiotechnologyBiotechnologyØØ Business Business

Administration Administration TransferTransfer

ØØ Chemical TechnologyChemical TechnologyØØ Criminal JusticeCriminal JusticeØØ Dietetic TechnologyDietetic Technology

ØØ Environmental Environmental TechnologyTechnology

ØØ Fire Science TechnologyFire Science TechnologyØØ Liberal ArtsLiberal ArtsØØ Pharmacy AssistantPharmacy AssistantØØ Psychosocial Psychosocial

Rehabilitation and Rehabilitation and TreatmentTreatment

Please note that the Please note that the required lab science may required lab science may differ depending on the differ depending on the curriculum.curriculum.

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Full Time vs. Part TimeFull Time vs. Part Time

ØØ Full timeFull time——12 or more credits/credit equivalents12 or more credits/credit equivalentsØØ Part timePart time——11 or fewer credits/credit equivalents11 or fewer credits/credit equivalentsØØ Four reasons why a student Four reasons why a student mustmust be full timebe full timeØØ Number of hours a week a student should Number of hours a week a student should

devote to college workdevote to college work

Students can change their minds from semester Students can change their minds from semester to semester as long as they remain in good to semester as long as they remain in good academic standing.academic standing.

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Dropping/Repeating ClassesDropping/Repeating ClassesPart IPart I

ØØ This semesterThis semester’’s last day to withdraw is April 17.s last day to withdraw is April 17.ØØ A student dropping a developmental class no longer A student dropping a developmental class no longer

needs to secure the secondary signature of the Director needs to secure the secondary signature of the Director of Testing. of Testing.

ØØ EOF students dropping a class need EOF approval prior EOF students dropping a class need EOF approval prior to securing an advisorto securing an advisor’’s signature.s signature.

ØØ Students with an FStudents with an F--1 visa should consult with Rita 1 visa should consult with Rita Burton or Lafayette Smith in the Office of Counseling Burton or Lafayette Smith in the Office of Counseling and Career Services.and Career Services.

ØØ Be mindful of the 12 credits of college courses needed at Be mindful of the 12 credits of college courses needed at all times for NJ STARS students.all times for NJ STARS students.

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Dropping/Repeating Classes Dropping/Repeating Classes Part IIPart II

No student can register for a class more than three No student can register for a class more than three times.times.

ØØ Review the XDSG screen in Colleague to determine a Review the XDSG screen in Colleague to determine a studentstudent’’s mids mid--term grade for the purpose of advising. term grade for the purpose of advising. Remember that you can only use the studentRemember that you can only use the student’’s number s number for this screen.for this screen.

ØØ While both grades remain visible on the transcript, only While both grades remain visible on the transcript, only the higher grade is used in the computation of the GPA.the higher grade is used in the computation of the GPA.

ØØ Provisions of Academic AmnestyProvisions of Academic Amnesty

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Academic StatusAcademic Status

ØØ Academic WarningAcademic WarningØØ Academic ProbationAcademic Probation——no more than 4 classes or 14 no more than 4 classes or 14

credits/credit equivalents, credits/credit equivalents, whichever is fewerwhichever is fewerØØ Academic RestrictionAcademic Restriction——no more than 2 classes or 8 no more than 2 classes or 8

credits/credit equivalents, credits/credit equivalents, whichever is fewerwhichever is fewerØØ A student on Academic Restriction who voluntarily does A student on Academic Restriction who voluntarily does

not enroll for the next semester returns on Academic not enroll for the next semester returns on Academic Probation.Probation.

ØØ Academic SuspensionAcademic Suspension——student cannot register for one student cannot register for one ““shortshort”” and and one one ““longlong”” session and returns on Probationsession and returns on Probation

ØØ Academic DismissalAcademic Dismissal——two years; a student must submit a two years; a student must submit a reinstatement appeal for ruling by the Deansreinstatement appeal for ruling by the Deans’’ Council.Council.

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Four Credit Science ElectivesFour Credit Science Electives

ØØ Business Administration Transfer students are Business Administration Transfer students are requiredrequired to take one 4 credit science.to take one 4 credit science.

ØØ Liberal Arts students are Liberal Arts students are requiredrequired to take either to take either two 4 credit sciences or one 3 credit science plus two 4 credit sciences or one 3 credit science plus one 4 credit science.one 4 credit science.

ØØ Criminal Justice students have the Criminal Justice students have the optionoption of of taking two 4 credit sciences taking two 4 credit sciences oror two mathematics two mathematics classes.classes.

ØØ Fine Arts majors Fine Arts majors may choosemay choose to mix and match to mix and match two science and/or math classes that equal at two science and/or math classes that equal at least 6 credits. least 6 credits.

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Three Credit Science ElectivesThree Credit Science Electives

ØØ Have no science or math prerequisitesHave no science or math prerequisitesØØ Serve as the prerequisite for BIO 105 or 106Serve as the prerequisite for BIO 105 or 106

ØØ Students in AAS programs in Business (except for Students in AAS programs in Business (except for Dietetic Technology) Dietetic Technology) needneed one 3 credit science.one 3 credit science.

ØØ Liberal Arts Students Liberal Arts Students maymay take one 3 credit science.take one 3 credit science.ØØ Fine Arts Students Fine Arts Students maymay take one 3 credit science.take one 3 credit science.

Transfer issues should be discussed with the Office of Transfer issues should be discussed with the Office of Counseling and Career Services in ED 100. Counseling and Career Services in ED 100.

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XTRI and Science CoursesXTRI and Science Courses

ØØ BIO 010BIO 010——student had at least a student had at least a ““CC”” in in high school biology with a labhigh school biology with a lab

ØØ CHM 010CHM 010——student had at least a student had at least a ““CC”” in in high school chemistry with a labhigh school chemistry with a lab

ØØ PHY 010PHY 010——student had at least a student had at least a ““CC”” in in high school physics with a labhigh school physics with a lab

ØØ SCI 010SCI 010——student had at least a student had at least a ““CC”” in a in a different high school science with a labdifferent high school science with a lab

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Science MajorsScience Majors

ØØ Biology Transfer, Chemistry Transfer, Computer Science Biology Transfer, Chemistry Transfer, Computer Science Transfer, Engineering, Mathematics Transfer and Physics Transfer, Engineering, Mathematics Transfer and Physics Transfer MajorsTransfer Majors

ØØ Please check the proper math and lab science sequences Please check the proper math and lab science sequences for these majors. The lab science sequence may vary for these majors. The lab science sequence may vary depending on the next institution, at which point the depending on the next institution, at which point the student should consult the Office of Counseling and student should consult the Office of Counseling and Career Services. Career Services.

These courses are These courses are not appropriatenot appropriate for nonfor non--science science majors.majors.

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How to use the NCWS ScreenHow to use the NCWS Screento find the exact science gradeto find the exact science grade

ØØ Start on the SASM screen. Start on the SASM screen. The SASM screen automatically The SASM screen automatically defaults to Field 1, the defaults to Field 1, the Applications Field.Applications Field.

ØØ At that point, F2 to detail, F4 At that point, F2 to detail, F4 to 24 (Addl info), enter, F2 to to 24 (Addl info), enter, F2 to detail again, press 7 and then detail again, press 7 and then enter again. This will access enter again. This will access the the NCWSNCWS screen which will screen which will summarize the most relevant summarize the most relevant high school grades of a high school grades of a student.student.

ØØ If you are looking for a Biology If you are looking for a Biology lab grade, for example, you lab grade, for example, you will see Hs: Biology.will see Hs: Biology.

ØØ Next to that column will be the Next to that column will be the Equivalency column which will Equivalency column which will be marked be marked ““YesYes”” or or ““No.No.””

ØØ The next column or Grade The next column or Grade column will indicate the letter column will indicate the letter grade for the high school grade for the high school course. In fact, if you F2 to course. In fact, if you F2 to detail on the word detail on the word ““BiologyBiology”” or or ““Chemistry,Chemistry,”” the NCRS screen the NCRS screen will come into view which will will come into view which will indicate BIOL or BION toward indicate BIOL or BION toward the upper left hand corner for the upper left hand corner for BiologyBiology--Lab or BiologyLab or Biology--No Lab.No Lab.

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Open College ProgramOpen College Program

ØØ Full time enrollmentFull time enrollmentØØ Opportunity to explore possibilities of Opportunity to explore possibilities of

majorsmajorsØØ Academic preparation and foundation Academic preparation and foundation ØØ Initial program for many health Initial program for many health

technology studentstechnology studentsØØ Must enroll in writing each term until ENG Must enroll in writing each term until ENG

122 or 125 is completed122 or 125 is completed

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Health Technology AdmissionsHealth Technology Admissions

ØØ Students interested in DH, NUR, RAD, and RST must complete all Students interested in DH, NUR, RAD, and RST must complete all necessary developmental courses by the end of Wintersession.necessary developmental courses by the end of Wintersession.

ØØ The above students must apply by 1/15 for fall.The above students must apply by 1/15 for fall.ØØ The above students must take the preadmission exam by its The above students must take the preadmission exam by its

deadline.deadline.ØØ Student interested in Med Lab must apply by 5/1 and complete allStudent interested in Med Lab must apply by 5/1 and complete all

necessary developmental courses by the close of the summer necessary developmental courses by the close of the summer session. There is no preadmission exam.session. There is no preadmission exam.

ØØ Students interested in PSR must apply by 5/1 and complete all Students interested in PSR must apply by 5/1 and complete all necessary developmental courses by the close of the summer necessary developmental courses by the close of the summer session. There is no preadmission exam.session. There is no preadmission exam.

Students should be aware that the competitive nature of the Students should be aware that the competitive nature of the selective admission process may necessitate the repetition of a selective admission process may necessitate the repetition of a high high school lab science with a grade of school lab science with a grade of ““C.C.””

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Changing a MajorChanging a Major

ØØ Matriculated students (including Open College)Matriculated students (including Open College)visit the Dean or Chairperson of the new major for a visit the Dean or Chairperson of the new major for a signature on an Add/Drop Form. The student pays a signature on an Add/Drop Form. The student pays a $10 fee in the Bursar$10 fee in the Bursar’’s Office and submits the receipt s Office and submits the receipt and the signed form to the Registrarand the signed form to the Registrar’’s Office.s Office.

ØØ NonNon--matriculated studentsmatriculated students fill out an application fill out an application form in the Admissions Office. No fee is required.form in the Admissions Office. No fee is required.

ØØ Students need to be aware of the differences between Students need to be aware of the differences between BUS.AS and LABUS.AA.BUS.AS and LABUS.AA.

ØØ Students need to realize that changing a major may lead Students need to realize that changing a major may lead to a possible loss of credits.to a possible loss of credits.

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Factors to ConsiderFactors to ConsiderWhen Advising a StudentWhen Advising a Student

ØØ New or continuing?New or continuing?ØØ Full time or part time?Full time or part time?ØØ Major?Major?ØØ RDG 009?RDG 009?ØØ Placed into SSD 101?Placed into SSD 101?ØØ Remaining developmental courses?Remaining developmental courses?ØØ Any academic status?Any academic status?ØØ Prerequisites and corequisites?Prerequisites and corequisites?ØØ Math and/or science requirements?Math and/or science requirements?ØØ Any admission requirements remaining?Any admission requirements remaining?ØØ Possible referral to Counseling and Career Services?Possible referral to Counseling and Career Services?ØØ NJ STARS student?NJ STARS student?ØØ If the student is changing a registration, was the original adviIf the student is changing a registration, was the original advice ce

correct?correct?