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Presented by… The Academic Advising Center . Welcome to Ocean County College . New Part-Time Student Orientation. Acknowledgements: Text by Geraldine McGinty and Sandra Williams Power Point Presentation created and updated by Michele Ann Connolly, Coordinator of Orientation

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  1. Presented by… The Academic Advising Center Welcome to Ocean County College New Part-Time Student Orientation Acknowledgements: Text by Geraldine McGinty and Sandra Williams Power Point Presentation created and updated by Michele Ann Connolly, Coordinator of Orientation Revised 05/2008

  2. Getting Started… Just follow these steps to begin your journey at OCC! • Fill out an online application for admission to Ocean County College. Or, you may stop by the Office of Registration & Records to complete an application in person. • If you choose, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online by visiting www.fafsa.ed.gov. Part-time students are eligible to apply for financial aid. • Make arrangement to take the College Placement Test by visiting the Testing Center on the ground floor of the Library. If you have SAT scores of 500 on the Math and/or Verbal portions of the test, you may give those scores to the Testing Center to be entered on your academic record. You may also submit HSPA scores of 235 - Verbal and/or 250 – Math. Satisfactory test scores on either the SAT and/or HSPA will exempt you from taking the College Placement Test. However, SAT and/or HSPA scores are not required for admission to OCC.

  3. Next, visit the Academic Advising Center to meet with an advisor to review your test scores and discuss degree programs and your career goals. The Academic Advising Center is located on the first floor of the Administration Building. The office hours are 8:00 am – 7:30 pm Monday – Thursday and until 4:00 pm on Fridays. The office operates on a walk-in basis. No appointment is needed! • If you have transfer credit from another college, please bring an unofficial transcript with you when you meet with an advisor. You will also need to send an official transcript to the OCC Office of Registration & Records. Upon receipt of your official transcript(s), an evaluation of transfer credit will be mailed to you. • Please take the time to view the following slides for more detailed information….

  4. What is Placement Testing? • The College Placement Test assesses skills in: • Reading Comprehension • Writing • Algebra • A student needing developmental English must enroll in the course immediately. • Students who need developmental Algebra may want to consider enrolling in a section with extra class support. Contact the Center for Academic Services for more information. • Developmental courses cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements, therefore, students enrolled in developmental courses may need to attend OCC for additional semesters in order to satisfy specific program degree requirements.

  5. Can I Challenge the Test? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! • If you feel your scores do not reflect your true ability, call or stop by the Testing Center to schedule a Challenge Test. • College Placement Challenge Testing - By Appointment OnlyCall 732.255.0401 to schedule an appointment:Thursdays 8:30 am, 11:00 am & 5:30 pm • The fee for each section challenged is $5.00. • Students entering OCC who are non-native speakers of English, identified as needing English language training, will be referred to the ESL program for assistance.

  6. Developmental Courses • ENGL 091: Reading and Writing I: • This course is required for students whose placement test results indicate they need to develop their reading and writing skills before beginning college-level coursework. • The focus in this course is on improving students' vocabulary and reading comprehension as a means for improving their ability to express ideas in writing. • Students will read a text and then write about it as preparation for the kinds of reading and writing they will do in their other college courses. • A minimum grade of C must be earned to progress to the next course in the composition sequence.

  7. Developmental Courses • ENGL 095: Reading and Writing II: • ENGL 095 is required for students who need a second level developmental English course as preparation for college-level coursework. The course builds on and expands fundamental reading and writing skills taught in ENGL 091. • Instruction focuses on reading strategies for college work and on the process of composing essays, primarily in an academic voice. • A minimum of 2500 words of finished writing will be assigned, supported by intensive reading and language study. • One hour weekly is taught in a computer laboratory. A minimum grade of C must be earned to progress to ENGL 151.

  8. Students Needing English 091 or English 095 All students, both Full- and Part-Time who need ENGL 091, Reading and Writing I or ENGL 095, Reading and Writing II are required to enroll in these coursesimmediately. Enrollment in these courses takes precedence over all other courses.

  9. MATH 011: Introduction to Algebra I MATH 011 is required for students who do not have the necessary background in basic algebra or are in need of a thorough review of basic algebra. This 3 credit course cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements. MATH 012: Introduction to Algebra II MATH 012 is a continuation of MATH 011. Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 011 with C or better or placement into MATH 012. This 3 credit course cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements. A student needing MATH 011 and/or MATH 012 must enroll in the course(s) before completing 24 credits. Developmental Math Courses

  10. College Level Math Test • This placement test is required of all students who want to register for Pre-Calculus or a higher-level course. • The only exceptions are those students who have successfully completed the OCC prerequisite course, listed in the catalog, for the desired course. • The test helps assess proficiency in College Algebra through Pre-Calculus topics. • You may not register for Pre-Calculus or higher, unless you have already taken the College Level Math Test.

  11. What is the Center for Academic Services? • A Comprehensive Support Center for College Students with Disabilities. • While the Center for Academic Services serves all students with disabilities, a special program within the Center for Academic Services, Project Academic Skills Support (P.A.S.S.), is specifically designed to assist college students who have learning disabilities. • The Center for Academic Services is located in the Ocean County College Library. • Phone: (732) 255 -0456FAX: (732) 255-0458TTY: (732) 255 -0424 • http://www.ocean.edu/campus/student_services/drc/cas.htm

  12. Degrees Offered at OCC • Associate of Arts (A.A.) • Liberal Arts • General Studies • Associate of Science (A.S.) • Degrees geared towards a specific area of study • For college students who begin their studies at a community college, A.A. and A.S. programs should transfer in full. • The student is responsible to make elective choices that are consistent with the intended major and the requirements of the four-year college or university. • Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) • Degree awarded to students who successfully complete programs which emphasize preparation in the applied arts and sciences for careers, typically at the technical or semi-professional level. • Note: The A.A.S may not always be the right choice if you are intending to transfer.

  13. Steps to Choosing your Degree • For each degree there is a curriculum guidelisting all of the courses required to complete each program of study. • Spend time reading the OCC Catalogif you’re unsure of what major to select. • Take a variety of courses in subjects that interest you to find out what areas motivate you and spark your enthusiasm. • Seek advice from advisors, the Career Center, faculty, and friends. Gather lots of information! Call 732-255-0400 x 2947 to make an appointment with the Career Center.

  14. You may be CERTAIN about your degree program or EXPLORING options about a degree program. If you are CERTAIN about your degree program, you should complete a two step process: Complete any developmental courses required. Meet with an advisor in the Academic Advising Center, create an educational plan and follow it for the next several semesters. Steps to Choosing your Degree

  15. If you are an EXPLORING student, you need to follow a three step process: Complete any developmental courses required. Meet with an advisor and receive assistance in enrolling in General Education courses . Completing the developmental courses and the General Education requirements will allow you time to sample courses from many degree programs and examine your personal interests and capabilities. Create an educational plan and follow it. EXPLORING students should have selected their degree by the time they have completed half of the General Education requirements and any required developmental courses. If you are still undecided by this time, visit the Career Center to find out when the next “How to Choose Your Major” workshop will be held. Steps to Choosing your Degree

  16. Transferring to Another College • Transferring from Ocean County College requires careful planning. • Through online services, the Academic Advising staff can help you access information from two- and four-year colleges/universities. • Advisors will help you plan your course of study to parallel the first two years at the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer. • Students interested in transferring should meet with an advisor early in their career at OCC. • Visit the Advising page on the OCC website for all your transfer needs !!!!!!!!!! • Transfer Services • http://www.ocean.edu/campus/student_services/advising/transfer.htm • Visit the OCC website to link to Kean University for direct transfer programs!

  17. Transfer Resources • www.njtransfer.orgis a resource that provides a seamless transfer from New Jersey community colleges to New Jersey four-year colleges and universities. • www.njedge.org is a resource that gives students access to college and university websites, financial information, as well as major information. • www.petersons.com is a resource for finding out-of-state transfer information.

  18. Full-Time vs Part-Time • Students are considered part-time when enrolled in 11 credits or less. • As a part-time student, you may take courses at your own pace. One semester you may take one class, the next semester you may take two or three classes. • When a part-time student registers for 12 or more credits, they are then considered full-time. Many students need to be full-time in order to qualify for insurance, athletic eligibility, or financial aid. • Part-time students may take several years to complete the degree requirements for graduation. Part-time students may also alternate between full- and part-time status. • A minimum of 64 credits are needed to graduate with an associate degree; however, a few programs require more than 64 credits. • Again, developmental credits do not count towards this total.

  19. Understanding the Academic Year Each academic year consists of two major semesters: Fall and Spring. Each semester is 15 weeks in length. Grades and credits are awarded at the end of each semester. Students may also enroll in courses during various summer sessions and during QuickTerm (a 10-week term) within the fall and spring semesters. OCC publishes a course schedule every semester. The schedule of classes is available on the website via WebAdvisorand in the Office of Registration & Records at the beginning of each registration period.

  20. What is WebAdvisor? You will be able to log into your account afteryou have registered in person for your first semester. Access WebAdvisor by logging into your Ocean Cruiseraccount: Log In ID: firstname_lastname Password: last 6 digits of social security # You will be prompted to create a new password. Jump Start Students: Log In with the password you created if you’ve accessed Ocean Cruiser before. Web Advisor allows you to: Access your Financial Aid information Search and Register for classes Access your Academic Profile to see: • Grades • GPA • Transcript • Complete a “Program Evaluation” for your current degree program

  21. How Do I Read the Course Offerings in WebAdvisor? • Term Status Section Location Meeting Information Faculty Avail/Capacity Credits • Name& Title • 2008 Fall Open ENGL 151-01 OCC 9/07/2008-12/21/2008 TBA 5/30 3 • Semester (26189) campus Lecture Mon, Thurs • English I 08:00AM – 09:15AM • Instructional Bldg. • Rom 223 • ENGL 151 = Course Number • 01 = the section • *You will need to know the course number, section and title to register. • Read the course description by clicking on the subject in WebAdvisor. Check to see if there is a prerequisite or co- requisite for the course. • Note how many credits/semester hours the course is worth. Credits usually reflect the number of hours the course meets during the week. • Note the hours and days courses meet. Some courses meet only once a week, while others meet two times a week. • Check the time of each course to ensure there are no conflicts in days/times.

  22. SectionDescriptions Off Campus Section Locations • A......... Kimball Medical Center • BB .......Center for Business Education and Training, 150 Brick Blvd • BG ...... Barnegat High School • BT ....... Brick Memorial High School • JL........ Jackson Liberty High School • K......... Lakewood High School • L.......... Lakehurst Career & Tech Inst • M........ Manchester High School • MD ..... Monsignor Donovan High School • MT ...... Mates Building, Manahawkin • N........New Egypt Middle School • P......... Pt Pleasant Boro High School • Q ........ Brick High School Section Legend 0 Day E Evening W Weekend Sat or Sun DL Distance Learning H Home Study (meet 5 times in 15 weeks) HLAB Home Study Science Lab LC Learning Community OSOL Class conducted both on-site and online CR Chat Room Required 90 “Honors Only” OP Restricted! DAYS M Monday TTuesday WWednesday THThursday FFriday SSaturday SUSunday • R......... Pinelands Reg High School • S ......... Southern Reg Middle School • SEC.... Southern Education Center, Manahawkin • ST....... Stafford Twp Interm School • TE ....... Toms River High School East • TN ...... Toms River HS North • TS...... Toms River High School South • U........Ocean County Voc School • V .........Central Regional High School • X......... Southern Regional High School • Y ......... Lacey Twp High School

  23. You design your class schedule based on your individual needs and learning styles. Have a balance between school, work, and other responsibilities. Allow yourself plenty of time outside of class to complete assignments. You may choose classes are offered during the day, evening or weekend. Classes are offered Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 10:45 pm. Weekend classes are held on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Classes are also offered at 16 off-campus sites throughout Ocean County and at OCC’s Southern Education Center in Manahawkin. Click on the following link for WebAdvisor to search for classes and make a preliminary schedule. The next slide shows a sample part-time schedule. How Do I Make A Schedule?

  24. Distance Education…a great option for part-time students Alternatives to Commuting • Distance education provides you with the opportunity to take college courses without commuting to campus. • You will complete all or much of your coursework in the comfort of your own home at your own pace within the same semester time frame as traditional in-class students. • You can choose from one of the following distance education formats that best meets your educational goals….(next slide).

  25. Alternatives to Commuting Online = DL section designation: DL sections are fully online courses. Students complete all coursework online, including all interactions with their professor and classmates, using any internet-connected computer. Most DL courses administer course tests online but some may require proctored tests on campus or at an approved test site. Check the online syllabus for details. A $100 course fee will be applied per DLsection (maximum $300 per student per term). On-Site/Online = OSOL section designation: Students meet only once-a-week in a traditional class setting and complete the remainder of their coursework online. Home Study = H section designation: Students complete coursework on their own using a combination of textbooks, study guides and video lessons. Students meet with their professor in a traditional class setting at least five (5) times during the semester. Many instructors use online interactions as part of the course. Home Study Science Lab – HLB section designation: Students attend the one or two-day science lecture on-campus. Science labs are self-directed and performed by the students at their home. Students must purchase an At Home Science Kit for an additional fee.

  26. How Do I Register for Classes? • As a new part-time student, you must register for your classes in person in the Office of Registration & Records. • Prior to registering, you may meet with an advisor in the Academic Advising Center to discuss your course selection(s) or you may register on your own without consulting an advisor. Click here to Search for Classes. • In upcoming semesters, you may register online using WebAdvisor which is accessed through your Ocean Cruiser student account.

  27. How Do I Pay for My Classes? • Payment is due at registration. • Payment can be made by cash, check, OR credit card. • A payment plan is available. • You may call the Cashier’s Office at 732-255-0324 or stop by the office on the 2nd floor of the Administration Building. • Courses must be dropped before the semester begins to be relieved of any financial obligation.

  28. How Do I Buy Textbooks? Ocean County College's official online bookstore is open! Instead of waiting on line, buying online will save you time. Books are shipped directly to your home!

  29. You are responsible for understanding your degree requirements and completing them by the time you graduate. You are responsible for knowing academic standards and policies based on published information. You are responsible for knowing and observing all academic calendar deadlines stated in thecatalog ! You are responsible for logging into your Web Advisoraccount to check grades, register for courses, complete Program Evaluations, etc. You are responsible for checking your Ocean Cruiser campus email!Be sure to register for “My Cruiser Alert”: Emergency Alert Receive all campus-wide Emergency Alerts on your mobile device * College Closed This channel will be used for any type of school delays or closings. Steps to Success KNOW YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A STUDENT Information is just a click away at www.ocean.edu!

  30. What is OceanCruiser? Ocean Cruiser is your Virtual Ocean County College! • Download class handouts and forms • Access your campus email • Join clubs & student activities • Contact classmates and faculty • Check calendars for campus events • Store and share files • Receive WebCT information (distance learning) • Search and Register for classes through WebAdvisor

  31. First Week Checklist… • Know where your classrooms and labs are located. • Attend all your classes: • During your first week, instructors will discuss course goals, expectations, attendance policy, and course assignments • Read the syllabus for each course. • Make up a weekly class/study schedule. • Find out where each instructor’s office is and his/her office hours. • Look for places to study on campus. • Locate computer stations/labs on campus. • Familiarize yourself with locations of campus academic and personal services. • Look for places to lower your stress level with exercise. • Become part of your campus by joining campus groups, clubs or associations. • Access your campus email through Ocean Cruiser.

  32. Successful Students • …accept responsibility for creating the outcomes and quality of their lives. • …discover a motivating purpose, characterized by personally meaningful goals and dreams. • …consistently plan and take effective actions in pursuing their goals and dreams. • …build mutually supportive relationships that assist them in pursuing their goals and dreams. • …gain heightened self-awareness, developing empowering beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that will keep them on course. • …become lifelong learners, finding valuable lessons in nearly every experience they have. • …develop emotional maturity, characterized by optimism, happiness and peace of mind. • …believe in themselves, feeling capable, lovable, and unconditionally worthy as human beings.* *Downing, Skip. On Course: Strategies for Creating Success in College and Life, second edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company

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