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Student Handbook

COLLEGE NOW

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contact Information .................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Advantages to College Now ................................................................................................................................................ 3

College Now Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 3

Student responsibilities ............................................................................................................................................................... 4

Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5

New student registration ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

Forms and Links .................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Course Enrollment ................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Register for A Course ................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Logging In ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Registering Courses ............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Withdrawing from a Course......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Grades and Transferring Credit ................................................................................................................................................... 7

The Transferability of SWOCC Credits ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Grades ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Transferring Credit .................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Transcripts ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Unofficial Transcripts: ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

College Now Programs ................................................................................................................................................................. 9

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dean of Curry Campus

Janet Pretti

ph. 541-813-1673

[email protected]

Administrative Assistant

Jen Skoglund

ph. 541-888-7328

fx. 541-888-1590

[email protected]

Coordinator of High School Relations

Nathan Helland

ph. 541-888-7271

fx. 541-888-1590

[email protected]


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WELCOME TO COLLEGE NOW!

Congratulations on making a great choice to prepare for your future! This handbook is designed to answer questions about

the requirements, expectations, process, and services available to you through the College Now program.

Since SWOCC College Now courses are the result of an alignment between high school and college courses requiring college

level work, not all high school courses are eligible. Check with your high school counselor to find out which courses at your

high school have partnered with the SWOCC Dual Credit program or visit www.socc.edu/highschool/ and get a head start

on your own college and career preparation!

VISION OF THE COLLEGE

SOUTHWESTERN LEADS AND INSPIRES LIFELONG LEARNING

THE MISSION OF THE COLLEGE

Southwestern Oregon Community College serves the educational and cultural needs of our students and communities by

providing access to quality education in a professional and engaging environment which supports innovation, sustainability

and lifelong enrichment. Learning experiences are characterized by excellent teaching, support for student achievement

and the enhancement of social and economic opportunities.

Southwestern is dedicated to providing a variety of classes that fulfill Oregons Lower Division Transfer requirements, and

courses that meet CTE, or Career Technical Education, requirements. These courses, for juniors and seniors, earn you both

high school and college credit. Courses offered vary by high school and there is no cost to the student for these dual credits.

ADVANTAGES TO COLLEGE NOW

Through Southwestern, you can earn:

Lower Division Transfer credit that counts toward a Bachelor's degree in such subject areas as Literature, Writing,World Languages, History, Science and Mathematics, or

Credit in Career & Technical Education, Associate of Applied Science programs, such as Automotive ServiceTechnology, Computer Applications Systems, Early Childhood Education, Welding, Construction and many more!

Why you should consider becoming a College Now student:

It allows you to earn college and high school credit simultaneously Its a great transition and introduction to university study It allows for more flexible scheduling when you enroll at the university It allows earlier completion of general education requirements Its a demonstration of a commitment to university admissions officials It may lead to early completion of a degree program

COLLEGE NOW REQUIREMENTS

Students must be must be at least 16 years of age, or at a junior or senior level in High School. As a student taking classes you are choosing to complete college level course content. All Southwestern policies pertain to you and no exceptions will be made for you because of your age. Students will

refer to the college website for all policies and procedures.

Students will use WebAdvisor to register, confirm their schedule, view grades, and for any other information thatcan be obtained on WebAdvisor.


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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Southwestern Dual Credit Students are responsible for:

Reviewing and understanding the information provided in the SWOCC College Now Student Handbook. For knowing the Registration, Drop and Withdraw deadlines for the SWOCC Dual Credit program. It is

the students responsibility to meet these deadlines. Please make note of the separate calendar dates

for Trimester classes, Semester classes and year long classes.

Completing the online SWOCC Dual Credit New Student Record form to SWOCC if a new student.Completing an online application generates a SWOCC ID# and is the first step towards registering for

credit.

Maintaining complete and accurate account information including keeping track of your SWOCC ID#,user name, and password. It is important to update your college account information if you have a

change in address or phone number. You can update your account information in WebAdvisor under

the User Account tab by clicking on the Students Menu after logging in.

Registering for the accurate college credits and within the scheduled registration window. Dual Creditcourse TLSs will be available to view atwww.socc.edu/highschool/ within the Application andRegistration window as detailed on the appropriate Trimester, Semester and Yearlong calendars. TLSs

will also be made available to you by your high school dual credit instructor.

Reading about and selecting a grading system option for each class they take at SWOCC as a condition ofcompleting their registration for classes either on-line or in-person.

Reading about and making any permitted changes to their grading system option selection subsequentto their registration.

Ensuring the accuracy of their final grades on their Academic Transcripts.
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GETTING STARTED

The first step is to set up a WebAdvisor account atwww.socc.edu. Setting up a WebAdvisor account should be completed

by a full term before you plan to begin taking a course or as soon as you know you plan to enroll in a College Now course.

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

The first part of the application process requires that students create an account at Southwestern. You need only go

through this part of the enrollment process the first time you are a College Now student.

You may complete the process online; or by completing a New Student Record Form by hand Use your full given name nicknames are not valid You will need to provide a correct social security number You will need to have a valid email address You must complete the entire form After you complete the form, within a few days, you will receive an email with information about your account You will need the ID and password you just created in your WebAdvisor account to work on the next stage.

FORMS AND LINKS

You will find the online student record form at:https://www.socc.edu/forms/nsrform.cfm

You may also go to the College Now page:https://www.socc.edu/highschool/ and click on the "Under 18 or in High School" link.

COURSE ENROLLMENT

Your High School College Now Instructor will provide you with a six digit synonym for registration purposes. Enrolling into

an actual class takes place according to the Registration Timeline set by the college. Keep in mind, if you are registered in a

SWOCC course and do not complete a Withdraw according to the scheduled drop dates, the grade you receive (even if it is

a D or F) will be posted on their SWOCC transcript.

Students will register in the SWOCC term that they receive a grade.

If you have difficulties with WebAdvisor, contact the High School Coordinator:

Main Campus - Nathan Helland (541) 888-7271 [email protected].

Curry Campus - Janet Pretti (541) 813-1673 [email protected]
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REGISTER FOR A COURSE

WebAdvisor is may be accessed through www.socc.edu then click on WebAdvisor in the upper right corner, or directly at

http://lakerlink.socc.edu/WebAdvisor/WebAdvisor

LOGGING IN

Select Log In from the top menu Log in using your WebAdvisor username Enter your password / if you have not used WebAdvisor before, enter your six digit birthdate as your

password (no spaces, slashes, etc.)

Then click on SubmitREGISTERING COURSES

Click on the Students heading Click on the Register for Classes link If you agree to the Registration Disclaimer click the box and Submit Click on the Express Registration option Enter the six digit course Synonym that was given to you for this class and click Submit Next, select Register option in the dropdown action menu next to your course and click OK This process will register you for your College Now courses

If you have difficulties with WebAdvisor, contact the High School Coordinator:

Main Campus - Nathan Helland (541) 888-7271 [email protected].

Curry Campus - Janet Pretti (541)813-1673 [email protected]

WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE

WebAdvisor (Accessed throughwww.socc.eduthen click on WebAdvisor)

Log in using your WebAdvisor ID Enter your password Click on the Students menu Click on the Register and Drop Classes link Find the course you wish to drop and check the box on the right side of the class Click Submit

Students may withdraw from a course through the end of the second week of the term, according to Southwesterns

Academic Calendar, or within the courses refund period without responsibility for a grade. Withdrawing after the refund

period will result in W grades on transcripts. Students are strongly encouraged to consult the instructor before

withdrawing to ascertain their status in the course.
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GRADES AND TRANSFERRING CREDIT

THE TRANSFERABILITY OF SWOCC CREDITS

All institutions in the Oregon State Colleges and Universities system accept Southwestern transfer courses according to the

articulation agreements. Although the receiving institution has the final decision on the transfer of credits, generally

speaking, Southwestern credits are transferable throughout the state and nation.

GRADES

Students are able to look up grades for any completed class once a professor has entered the course grades through

WebAdvisor. Simply access the Southwestern homepage, login to WebAdvisor, and locate the Grades link. Grades will be

posted and accessible for students to review for any term, not just the current one in which they are enrolled.

TRANSFERRING CREDIT

Students must request a transcript be sent to the school they plan to attend.

Requesting your official transcripts:

Online viaWebAdvisor In person at the Student First Stop Mail or faxTranscript Request Form

Transcripts are confidential; therefore, your request must be signed and dated.

The first seven (7) transcripts requested per academic year are free of charge.

Additional transcripts cost $10 each. Please call the Student First Stop Center to pay by credit card when requesting your

additional transcripts via fax or WebAdvisor. You may also record your credit card information on the Transcript Request

form, or mail a check with your request.

Transcripts requested viaWebAdvisorwill be processed within two (2) business days. Transcripts ordered by mail or fax

may take up to seven (7) business days (During non-peak times). Transcripts will only be processed if your account balance

is current, all holds are resolved, and complete and legible addresses are provided. Unofficial transcripts may be obtained

by accessingWebAdvisor.

TRANSCRIPTS

A transcript is a chronological listing of ALL Southwestern coursework taken by a student. Also included on a transcript are

transfer credit amounts and cumulative credit totals and grade point averages.

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS:

Unofficial transcripts can be obtained through your WebAdvisor account. Simply log in and click on Unofficial Transcript.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Where can I get more information about College Now?A. With your high school counselor and on the Southwesterns websitewww.socc.edu/highschool.

Q. Where can I get more information about College Now at my high school?A. From your high school counselor or from the websitewww.socc.edu/highschoolclick on high schools.

Q. Are College Now students officially admitted college students?A. Not yet. You are a current College Now student. Once you graduate you need to apply for admission toSouthwestern, pay the application fee, take the college placement exam, and pay for tuition and fees.

Q. How will I be graded?A. Course grading is explained by your teacher. The Southwestern Grading Policy is applied to all classes. For acomplete explanation see the Southwestern Catalog atwww.socc.edu, Grades/Academic Standing

Q. When will my final grade appear on my transcript?A. As soon as the instructor submits grades to Southwestern. You can access WebAdvisor and view all your grades.

See the Southwestern Academic Calendar for dates.

Q. Do I need to apply for admission to take a College Now course?A. No: An application for Admission will be required once you graduate from high school and apply to college.

Q. How are distance education courses and distance degrees reflected on my transcript?A. Your transcript will not appear any differently for an off-campus course than if you were on campus.

Q. What other benefits do I have as a College Now student?

A. As a SWOCC student you have a Southwestern email account. Full instructions to access the account are available

atwww.socc.eduunder the IT page in the Student Technology Handbook. You also have access to the on campus

computer lab. As a student at Southwestern you can use the computer lab in TIOGA Hall Room 409. For moreinformation go towww.socc.edu/computerlab/.
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COLLEGE NOW PROGRAMS

DualCredit EnhancedOptions ExpandedOptions

HomeSchool AdvancedDiploma

With Southwestern's

Dual Credit (LDT) Lower

Division Transfer and

CTE (Career &

Technical Education)

programs, high school

students complete

both a high school

course and a college

course simultaneously.

LDT courses are courses

that fulfill the freshman

and sophomore

college level transfer

requirements. These

academic courses are

transferable to four

year universities.

CTE courses helps

students gain the skills,

technical knowledge,

academic foundation,

and real-world

experience, they need

to prepare to become

high-skill, high-demand,

high-wage careers

The Dual Credit

program is perfect for

students who want to

begin earning college

credits without having

to leave their regular

school routine.

High school juniors or

seniors may also take a

college class on the

Southwestern campus or

online with the Enhanced

Options program.

High school students will

apply, register, and attend

classes just like a regular

Southwestern student.

Enhanced Options is right

for the high school agestudent who is ready for a

challenge and ready for

academic work in a

college environment.

Expanded Options,provides eligible high

school students

another opportunity

for early entry into

postsecondary

education.

The Expanded

Options student takes

college courses,

taught by

Southwestern faculty,

at their high school.

This program

promotes a seamless

education system for

students enrolled in

grades 11 and 12 to

have additional

options to continue or

complete their

education, earn

concurrent high

school and college

credits, and gain early

entry into post-

secondary education.

Local homeschooledteens may also earned

credits from Southwestern

through the College Now

program.

The Homeschooled

student has the option of

working with local high

schools or directly

through the college.

Parents and/or students

should contact the

Coordinator of HighSchool Relations.

There is a final option forhigh school seniors to ge

a head start on their

college credits.

Local high students who

graduate with a standar

diploma can return for a

fifth year of high school,

enrolled concurrently as

high school and college

student.

This option is particularly

effective for seniors whomight need an additiona

year of transition before

college.

The Advanced Diploma

program is something the

parent and student shou

first discuss with their high

school principal.

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