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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION. Welcome to Santa Ana College. http://www.sac.edu. Last updated 5/1/14. The Purpose of Orientation:. Review of your Placement Test Scores. Provide you with basic information about SAC & Educational Planning. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
WelcomeWelcome toto
Santa Ana Santa Ana CollegeCollege
Last updated 5/1/14
NEW STUDENT NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONORIENTATION
http://www.sac.eduhttp://www.sac.edu
The Purpose of Orientation:
• Provide you with basic information about SAC & Educational
Planning• Assist you with class selection and
on-line registration for your first semester
• Review of your Placement Test Scores
SAC Assessment FormTest Results
Your Placement Test Results
English
Math
English Assessment
Class CTEP (Adjusted
score)
English N50 0-31
English N60 32-39
English 061 40-47
English 101 48-70
Raw Score
Adjusted Score
Based on adjusted score only
SAC English Course Sequence
English N50 (3 units)Intro. to Written Communication
English N60 (3 units)Basics of Effective Writing
English 061 (3 units)Introduction to Composition
English 101 or 101H (4 units)Freshman Composition
English 102 or 102H (3 units)Literature and Composition
English 103 or 103H (4 units)Critical Thinking and Writing
Student Planning Guide, Page 5
ESL/EMLS Assessment
Adjusted Score
Based on adjusted score only
Raw Score
Class Adjusted Score
Continuing Education Classes 0 – 32
EMLS 055 33 – 43
EMLS 107 44 – 51
EMLS 109 52 – 58
EMLS 110 59 – 66
ESL 112 67 – 73
ENGLISH 101 74 –75
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
Class Rec’d Speech Class Rec’d Reading Class
EMLS 055 (4 units)Writing, Grammar & Reading I
Com. N52A (3 units) Reading N50 or N80
EMLS 107 (4 units)Writing, Grammar & Reading II
Com. N52AB (3 units) Reading N80
EMLS 109 (4 units)Writing, Grammar & Reading III
Com. 096, 097 (3 units)Com. N53 (3 units)
Reading N90
EMLS 110 (3 units)Intro. To the Essay
Com. 096, 097 (3 units)Com. N53 (3 units)
Reading N90 or 102
EMLS 112 (3 units)Advanced Composition
Com. N50 (3 units) Reading 102
English 101 or 101H (4 units)Freshman Composition
Com. 101 (3 units) Interpersonal Com.Com. 102 (3 units) Public Speaking
Reading 150
Student Planning Guide, Page 5
Reading Assessment
Class CTEP (Adjusted
score)
Reading N80 0-12
Reading N90 13-16
Reading 102 Eligibility for English 061
Reading 150 Eligibility for English 101
Raw Score
Adjusted Score
Based on adjusted score only
Math Assessment
Raw Score
Adjusted Score
Based on adjusted score only
Math Cut Off Score
Level III Cut Score
Take Level II Exam 0-17
Math 105/140/145 or Math 219
18-26
Math 150 or 160Bus Calc or Trig
27-45
Level IV Cut Score
Take Level III Exam 0-15
Math 170 Pre-Calculus
16-23
Math 180Calculus
24-40
Level I Cut score
Math N05 Basic Math(Cont. Education Center)
0-9
Math N06 Basic Math 11-20
Math N48 Pre-Algebra 21-34
Math 060 Elementary Alg.
35-50
Level II. Cut score
Take Exam 1 0-16
Math 060 Elementary Alg.
17-25
Math 070 Geometry or Math 080/081
26-50
/081
New Math New Math CoursesCourses
Math 083Beginning & Intermediate Algebra for Liberal
Arts & Social Science Majors
Math 084Beginning & Intermediate Algebra for STEM &
Business Majors
Math/Science/Engineering
Business / Social Science
Liberal Arts
Psychology 210Statistics for
Social & Behavioral Sciences
New Approved Math New Approved Math CoursesCourses
Weekly Study Requirement...
12 Units = 12 hrs. of classStudying = 24 - 30 hrs.Working = 20 hrs. (part-time)
Total = 56 – 60 hours
Full-time students
Part-time students
7 Units = 7 hrs. of classStudying = 14 hrs.Working = 40 hours (full-time)
Total = 61 hours
Student Planning Guide, Page 2
How many classes should I take?
Full-time student .......... take at least 12 units
Athletic eligibility .......... take at least 12 units
If you work…
Consider enrolling in…
40 hrs. a week 6 unit(typically 2 classes)
30 hrs. a week 9 units (typically 3 classes)
20 hrs. a week 12 units (typically 4 classes)
5-15 hrs. a week 14-16 units (4 or more classes)
Note: The majority of A.A/G.E./Transfer courses are 3 units.
Student Planning Guide, Page 3
What General Ed. plan is best for me?
PLAN APLAN A - Associate Degree Only(60 Units Total, 24 GE Units)
PLAN BPLAN B - AA Degree & Transfer to the CSU
(60-70 Units Total, 41-45 GE Units)PLAN CPLAN C - AA Degree & Transfer to the UC or CSU & Some Private Univ.’s
(60-70 Units Total, 36-45 Units)Student Planning Guide, Page 3 & Page 8-
13
AA-T and AS-T Degrees
Highlights of the AA-T/AS-T Degrees:Highlights of the AA-T/AS-T Degrees:
AA and transfer degrees for CSU’sAA and transfer degrees for CSU’s
Provides common major preparation courses for Provides common major preparation courses for CSU’sCSU’s
Provides slight GPA bump for CSU admissionsProvides slight GPA bump for CSU admissions
Example: Example:
CSU Fullerton CSU Fullerton 2.7 GPA for Fall 2014 transfer 2.7 GPA for Fall 2014 transfer admissionsadmissions
Student has 2.6 GPA + .1 bump = 2.7 GPA for Student has 2.6 GPA + .1 bump = 2.7 GPA for admissionsadmissions
Vocational Certificate
MAJORCOURSES
ONLY
• A series of special major courses, all related to a particular occupational skill.
• Can be helpful in obtaining or upgrading employmentRequirements:
Examples: Business Applications, Electronics, Auto Tech, CIS
Total Units: (Varies) Min. 12 units
Associate Degree
• Usually referred to as AA or AS (Assoc. of Arts or Sciences)
• Offered by community colleges
Major Courses
GeneralEducation Courses
Plan A (24 units)
Elective Courses+ +
Requirements:
Total Units: Min. 60 units
Examples: Business Admin., Liberal Arts, Nursing, Paralegal
Student Planning Guide, Page 8
Student
Planning Guide
Page 16
Certificate Info.
AA/AS Info.
AA-T/AS-T Info.
Transfer Programs• Lead to TRANSFER to a UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY
(UC / CSU / Private / Out-of-State)
• Classes count toward completion of a Bachelor’s Degree
Major Courses
GeneralEducation Courses
Plan B or C(36-45 units)
Elective Courses+ +
Requirements:
Total Units: 60-70 unitsExamples: Engineering, Teacher Education, Business
Admin. Student Planning Guide, Page 10-11 &
12-13
What’s your goal at @ SAC?
1) Transfer to University Would like to attend a 4-year institution such as a UC, CSU or Private and earn a
B.A. or B.S.
You can obtain an A.A./A.S./A.A.-T or A.S.-T while getting units toward transfer, 2-4 years
Examples: Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, etc…
2) Associates Degree Earn an A.A. or A.S by graduating from a community college.
Not planning to transfer at this time, timeline: 2-4 years
Examples: Fire Technology, RN Nursing, Speech Pathology Assistant, etc…
3) Technical Certificates A series of special major courses, all related to a particular occupational skill.
Timeline: 1-2 semesters
Examples: Medical Assistant, Welding, Entrepreneurship, etc… Student Planning Guide, Pages 2-3
• Courses that improve basic skillsEnglish / ESL, Math, Reading & Study
Skills
• Counseling classes
• General education classes
• Intro. classes in a career/area of interest
• Courses of personal interest to you
Courses for Your Courses for Your First Semester @ SACFirst Semester @ SAC
Did you place into MATH 060in the level II math test ?
Would you like to complete two MATH courses in one semester?
MATH 083 (6 units) Elementary & Intermediate Algebra for Liberal Arts Majors– M/W 8:00 am – 11:10 am– M/W 1:15 pm – 4:25 pm
MATH 084 (6 units)Elementary and Intermediate Algebra for Math, Science and Business majors– M/W 7:30 am – 10:40 am– Tu/Th 11:30 am – 2:40 pm– Tu/Th 6:00 pm – 9:10 pm
Freshman Experience Freshman Experience ProgramProgram
(Fresh X 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
Puente Puente ProgramProgram
• Paired Classes (English 061+ Cnsl. 107)
• Writing support
• Academic Counseling and Mentoring
U-Link Program U-Link Program (English 101 & Math 81 (English 101 & Math 81 Eligible) Eligible)
• 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)
To put a class schedule together:
• When to take classes…
• How many classes to take…
• What classes to take…
• How to schedule your classes…
Also need Your test scores & the class schedule
You need to know:
Freshman Experience: U-LINK Sample Plan
COURSE TITLE & UNITS Section # TIME DAY INSTRUCTOR ROOM
NUMBER
Music 103 3 61889 9:30 – 10:55 AM T TH Sanchez, G. N-114
Counseling 107 3 59461 12:45 – 3:55 PM W Staff A-130
English
Math
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
8:00-8:30
8:30-9:00 Math Math
9:00-9:30
9:30-10:00 Music 103 Music 103
10:00-10:30
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:30
11:30-12:00 English English
12:00-12:30
12:30-1:00 Counseling
107
1:00-1:30
1:30-2:00
2:00-2:30
2:30-3:00
1. Pick up Fresh X cohort sheet from a Counselor
2. Add an English and Math course to your schedule
Sample Class Schedule
COURSE TITLE & UNITS Section # TIME DAY INSTRUCTOR ROOM
NUMBER
Math 081 4 12:15-2:45 PM MW
English N60 3 7:35 – 9:35 AM TTH
Reading N90A 3 8:00 – 9:25 AM MW
Art 100 3 11:00 -12:25 PM TTH
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
8:00-8:30 Reading English N60 Reading English N60
8:30-9:00
9:00-9:30
9:30-10:00
10:00-10:30
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:30 Art 100 Art 100
11:30-12:00
12:00-12:30 Math 081 Math 081
12:30-1:00
1:00-1:30
1:30-2:00
2:00-2:30
2:30-3:00
College InformationCollege Information
How does college work?
Academic Calendar 2014-2015
Fall 2014
August 25 Instruction Begins
September 7 Last day to add and to drop full-term classes without “W” grade with enrollment fee
refund for full semester.
November 16 Last Day to Drop with “W” for full semester.
December 14 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 classIt’s your RESPONSIBILITY
Drop your course on-line (Web Advisor)
Last day to drop:
• without a “W” – Sept. 7th
• with a “W” - Nov. 16th
Note: You do not need instructor’s signature to drop a course
“F”Grade
How much will it cost to attend
SAC?
College Tuition and Fees• CA Resident Students (Per Semester)
Enrollment $46 per unitHealth Fees $19 per semester Student Services Fees $7.50 (optional)Parking Fees $30 per semester
$20 if you are qualified for fee waiver.
Part-time student (6 units) $276 Full-time student (12-15 units) $552 - $690
• AB540 Students Same as above if your CA residency paperwork has been processed.
• International & Out of State $220 per unit plus all the above enrollment fees.
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
• 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 legal U.S. residents to apply for FAFSA.
• AB540 (undocumented) students are only eligible for state financial aid (California Dream Act Application) and can apply @ www.CalDreamAct.org
Financial Aid Basics
Student Planning Guide, Page 15
Free Gift Aid:– BOGW– Grants
• Federal• State• Institutional/Private
– Scholarships• Institutional• Private
Self-Help Aid:– Loans
• Federal • Private
– Work Study• Federal• Institutional
Financial Aid
Apply for the:
FAFSA & Cal Grants
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
• Outreach Lending Library
• ASG “Work for Your Book” Program
• Rolling Scholarships – Esp. AB540 Students
Fees/Payment Policy(Payment & ID cards: Cashiers Office, Admissions Building)
Payment Deadline:Early Decision Students: Pay tuition/fees by June 30th!
Note: You will be dropped from classes if you do not pay by August 6th
Returning Students & Other New Students: Fees must be paid within 3 calendar days of registering for
courses or you will be dropped for non-payment.
Payment Options: Online: In Person: or By Mail:
WWW.SAC.EDU Cashier’s Office S-104 SAC Address
There is no plan for partial payment and no exceptions to this policy. Questions? Call 714-564-6965.
Registration Steps
Click Here
Click Here
User Name Example: JB15482 (Initials + 5 digits)
Password: Rocky01 (Birthday)
Steps to Change Password
New Password: Part Number + Part Letter
Example: Rocky01
Click Student
Pay your fees & tuition
View your financial aid
award
CLICK HERE
to begin registering for
your classes
Grades
Class Schedule
Transcripts
Term – Fall 2014
Location – Santa Ana College
Select Subject &Course Number
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2. Click submit after you
select your course
1. Select Register
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Please remember to take the Please remember to take the EARLY EARLY DECISION survey DECISION survey after you register for your after you register for your
classes!classes!
www.sac.edu/www.sac.edu/edsurveyedsurvey
QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?