educational planning: my map to success week two
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Educational Planning: My Map to Success
Week TWO
Agenda
Matriculation at Mt. SAC
Educational Planning
Understanding Placement Results and Degree Options
Bridge Program (Fall term)
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What exactly is Matriculation?
Matriculation 4
Partnership between the college and the student
Enhances student access to the California Community Colleges
Promotes and sustains the efforts of credit students to be successful in their educational endeavors.
Matriculation 5
Student’s Rights & Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Provide HS/College Transcripts
Express your educational goal upon admission
Declare a major
Attend classes, complete coursework and progress toward your educational goal
Your Rights:
Challenge or appeal any prerequisite or requirements that you believe unfair
To file a complaint of unlawful discrimination if the matriculation procedure is being applied in a discriminatory manner
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1. Admission Application o Submit High School and/or College Transcripts
2. Assessmento English, Math, & Reading Placement
3. Orientationo Information you need to know as students
4. Counseling/Advisemento Counselors & Educational Advisors
5. Registrationo myportal.mtsac.edu or my.mtsac.edu
6. Feeso Remember important deadlines
Registration Overview & Process7
o English Placemento Assessment of Written English (AWE)
o Reading Placemento Degrees of Reading Power (DRP)o Compass/ESL Reading
o Math Placemento (4 different tests)
Understanding Your Placement8
Appointment is required to take the placement. Each test may be taken every three months. Test scores are valid for a two-year period. A valid photo ID is
required to take ALL tests and to obtain test results.
http://www.mtsac.edu/students/assessment
Assessment of Written English 9
AWE
English 67
English 68
English 1A*
AMLA 42W
AMLA 41W
AMLA 43W
ESL LERN 81
* English 1A is required for AS/AA & Transfer
If you placed into AMLA, it is highly recommended to take
the AMLA Reading & Speaking Courses
Degree of Reading Power 10
DPR
Read 70
Read 80
*Read 90
**Read 100
AS or AA Degree
AS or AA Degree
*Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees. **Exempt from Reading Competency, if initial placement in Read 100.
COMPASS / ESL Reading 11
COMPASS
ESL
AMLA 31R
AMLA 32R
*AMLA 33R AS / AA Degree
*Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees.
Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project12
Math Placement
LERN 48
LERN 49
Math 50
Math 51 or (51A & 51B)
Math 71 or (71A & 71B)
Transferable Level Math100,110,120,130,150,160,140,180
AA/AS Degree
Transfer
Programs of Study 13
Mt. SAC
CertificateProgram
Associate in Arts/Associate in Science
Transfer to University
“Certificates are designed to develop or enhance vocational proficiency…”
o Major/Core courses onlyo No General Education (must meet any course prerequisites)o 1 semester – 2.5 years
Certificate 14
Associate in Science
o 60 associate degree appropriate units minimum
o Major courses
o General Education (Area A – E)
o Math Competency (Math 71)
o Physical Well-Being
o Reading Competency
o 2 – 3 years (based on full-time load)
o After completion of occupational program, student is geared toward the working field.
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Associate in Arts Degrees
1. Business2. Communication3. Fine Arts4. Humanities5. Information
Technology6. Kinesiology and
Wellness
7. Language Arts8. Mathematics9. Music10.Natural Sciences11.Social & Behavioral
Sciences
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Liberal Arts and Sciences with area of emphasis in one of the following:
California State University 17
University of California 18
California State University General Education
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) – not for all majors
Universities with “Impacted Major”, consult with Counselor/Advisor for additional requirements
(If you plan to transfer to a private university, it is recommended to consult with the university)
Transfer to University 19
Summary of Mt. SAC Programs20
Certificate AssociateOf Science Transfer
•Major Courses•No G.E. (must complete any prerequisites)•1 semester to 2 years
thenemployment
•Major Courses•G.E. (Area A-E)•Math competency•PE•Reading competency•2 yrs. to 3 yrs. (full time)
thenemployment
•Some Major Courses•G.E.•60 transferable units•Transfer•4 yrs. to 5yrs. (full time)
thenemployment or
more school
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Salary Information 21
Per Year Estimated College Cost
The figures listed above are provided by the SFSU Office of Student Financial Aid
Calculating Your G.P.A. 23
Course Units Grade
GEOL 8GEOL 8L 4 A
ENGL 67 4 B
MATH 50 3 C
ARTD 15A 3 F
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Units Attempted
Grade Points
Total points
4 4 16
4 3 12
3 2 6
3 0 0
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POINT SCALE: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0
34 points divided by 14 units = 2.43 G.P.A.
Academic & Progress Probation
Academic Probation:
Attempted 12 units
Cumulated below a 2.0 GPA
Progress Probation:
Attempted 12 units
Cumulated more than 50% of all units which the student have earned “W”, “I” and “NP”.
Probation 1: occurs at the end of the first semester
Probation 2: occurs at the end of the second consecutive semester
Probation 3: occurs after the third consecutive semester
Dismissal
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Time Management 25
If you work: Take no more than:
40 hrs/wk 6 units
30 hrs/wk 9 units
20 hrs/wk 12 units
5-15 hrs/wk 14-16 units
3-unit class:
3 hours of classroom time
+ 6 hours of H/W & Assignments
9 hours total time
Full-time load = 12 units or 36 total hours
Simple Rule:
For every one hour of classroom time, allow two hours for H/W, study time, & other assignments
How to read the class schedule26
Prerequisite: A class or test – required before enrolling in a certain course
Advisory: Recommended before enrolling in a certain course
Corequisite: A class which must be taken concurrently with another course
Not Degree Applicable: Refresher course in reading, writing, or computation. Do not count towards graduation from Mt. SAC or transferring to an university
Degree Applicable: Course applied to Associate Degree or Certificate Program
(Look at the schedule of class or college catalog for additional terms)
Terms to Know 27
Registration for Classes 28
Register for your classes and access your information ONLINE at
http://my.mtsac.edu
Key Dates to Remember
Registration Window
Start of term
Last day to add classes
Last day to drop a class without a “W”
Last day to change grading option of a class
Last day to petition for graduation:
Last day to withdraw from a class
Registration for next term
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Enrollment Fee: $46 per unit Required of all students except those qualifying for BOGW Fee Waiver International Student Fees: $217 per unit (plus $46 per unit) Out-of-State Student Fees: $217 per unit (plus $46 per unit)
Parking: $40 or $20 w/BOGW (per semester)
Student Activities Fee: $11
Health: $17 or $ 12 w/BOGW (per semester)
Materials Fee: varies Fee is noted under the class listing at the end of the course
description
* fees are subject to change
Cost of Attendance… Spring 201530
Repeat PolicySee Mt. Sac Catalog
Unit load – maximum 18 units per semesterOver 18 units – See Mt. Sac Catalog
Catalog Rights
Forgiveness of GradesSee Mt. Sac Catalog
Mt. SAC’s Catalog is available online
Registration Policy 31
www.mtsac.edu – Mt. Sac Website
my.mtsac.edu – Student’s registration , transcript, personal information
www.assist.org – Transfer info to UC/ CSU
www.fafsa.ed.gov – Federal financial aid form
www.fastweb.com – Scholarship website
www.mtsac.edu/transfer - Mt. SAC Transfer Info
Websites to know 32
Resources: Student Services
Admissions & Records
Assessment Center
Associated Students
Bridge Program
Bursar’s Office/Photo ID (9A)
Career Placement
Counseling Department
Disabled Student Programs & Services
Extended Opportunity Programs & Services
Financial Aid & Veterans’ Affairs
Health Services (67)
Learning Assistance (6)
Re-Entry Center
Student Life (9C)
Vice President Office
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Homework
Review the General Education Sheets
Next class:Computer labLocation: TBA
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