New Student

1. Welcome to: Orientation New Student

2. Agenda • Discover what it takes to be successful in college • Navigate campus technology • Recognize student Rights & Responsibilities • Prepare for the 1st day • Tour the campus

3. Use your bookmark to write down important dates and information!

4. Intro to college Are you feeling nervous about starting college? VS.

5. GCC • Founded in 1965 • “One Maricopa” – 10 Colleges • 2nd Largest • ~ 34,000 students/ year • Home of the Gauchos

6. Do you know what a “Gaucho” is?

7. “Neighbor Introductions”

8. Success in College College requires hard work and dedication (It can get stressful and overwhelming.. )

9. MAKING A COLLEGE TRANSITION • You are choosing to be here! • YOU manage your own time and schedule • Success requires developing new skills and attitudes • Instructors are your partners in learning

10. Value of a college education Intrinsic • Personal growth • Self-confidence • New ideas • New people • Extrinsic • More career opportunities • Higher paying job • Quality of life • Job security

11. CREATING A PLAN • Life/ Career • (Undecided about your life path?) • See Counseling • Job search • (Need to polish your resume or practice interviewing?) • See Career Services • Educational • (Not sure which classes fit with your degree?) • See Academic Advisement

12. Counselor or advisor? • Counselor • Helps you decide on a major & career path • Provides career & personal counseling • Guides in career exploration • Empowers you to overcome obstacles to your success • Academic Advisor • Helps you create an educational plan & goals • Guides in course, certificate, and/or degree selections • Informs about institutional policies, procedures, programs, and resources • Assists in the transfer process

13. Taking charge of your success • Make Connections • Instructors • Students • Campus Resources • Develop Success Skills • Independent Learning • Study Skills • Time Management

14. Enhancing your success Study Time Formula _____ _____ For best results, the recommended hours of study time are 2-3 hours per credit per week: **

15. Priority classes for your success • Below 100-level • Reading • Math • English • CPD150 - Strategies for College Success • Develop study skills • Master your time • Supercharge your motivation • Improve memory • Boost your success * Transfers to most colleges and universities

16. Programs & areas of study Associate Degrees • AA: Associate in Arts • ABUS: Associate in Business • AS: Associate in Science • AAS: Associate in Applied Science • AGS: Associate in General Studies • + MORE • Occupational Certificates • Personal Interest Classes **Refer to General Catalog & Student Handbook for full list

17. Transfer pathways GCC makes it easy to transfer to a college or university. Maricopa has special transfer partnerships with over 40 institutions! MAPP, Maricopa-ASU Pathway Program: Benefits of assured acceptance, seamless transfer, and frozen ASU tuition rate that will not increase while studying at GCC Connect2NAU: Admittance to NAU while attending GCC with ability to finish BA degree online, in Flagstaff, or in the Phoenix area University of Arizona Transfer Partnership Agreement: Academic credits transfer to UofA program of choice See an academic advisor for more information! • http://www2.gccaz.edu/university-partnerships

18. Degree Pathway Check Sheet

19. Paying for college There are many ways to pay for your education: • Pay in full • Payment plan - make monthly payments • Financial Aid • Grants - $ you don’t need to pay back • Loans - $ you pay back after graduation • Work Study - work on campus while going to school • Scholarships - ‘gift’ money; academic and/or need based • Military benefits * See your bookmark for Financial Aid Information Sessions

20. Tech Talk! • Did you know? • Tech support is available 24/7!

21. Student e-mail provided through Google • Your e-mail is your MEID @maricopa.edu • Your password is your MEID password All official college e-mail will be sent to your student e-mail account. Forward your student e-mail to your personal account to avoid missing important communication!

22. ONLINE resources • General Catalog & Student Handbook • All you need to know about being a student at GCC! • www.gccaz.edu/catalog • GCC Home Page • www.gccaz.edu • My.maricopa.edu • my.maricopa.edu

23. My.maricopa.edu • Register for classes/ Change schedule • Check grades • Obtain transcripts • Make a payment • View Financial Aid • Access e-mail • + MORE

24. Student center Enter your MEID/ password to access

25. canvas Enter your MEID/ password to access

26. Technology resources Maximizing Technology in Your Education High Tech Centers (1 & 2) John F. Prince Library & Media Center • Computer access • Instructional Support • Research assistance & guides • Books & Media

27. My Places There are plenty of resources for you to utilize on campus (Let us be there for you throughout your journey!)

28. DEPARTMENTS & services Enrollment Center Admissions & Records Advisement Financial Aid/ Cashiers • Add/drop classes • Transcript requests • Enrollment verification • Personal info update • Graduation petition • Academic planning • Degree requirements • Check sheets • Course selection • Transfer assistance • FAFSA assistance • Award inquiries • Tuition payment • Payment plan setup www2.gccaz.edu/enrollment-center

29. DEPARTMENTS & services Testing Services • Course placement in Reading, English & Math • Program specific tests • Photo ID required • Study guides • One re-test after 24 hours • Additional re-test after 3 months • Scores valid for 2 years www2.gccaz.edu/testing

30. DEPARTMENTS & services Student Resources Veterans Services Center International Education Center Multicultural Affairs Disability Services • Test accommodations • Note-taking assistance • Assistive technology • Sign language interpreters • Support for international students • Immigration advisement • Student exchange programs • Study abroad • Support for minority community • Enrollment assistance • Hoop of Learning for Native Americans • FAFSA assistance • ‘One-stop’ service for veterans • Full academic support • Financial benefit requests

31. DEPARTMENTS & services Counseling & Career Services Counseling Career Services • Career & personal counseling • Self-assessments • Career exploration • Counseling & Personal Development class (CPD150) • Develop resume • Practice interviewing • Career workshops • On-campus employer recruitment • Job search assistance http://www2.gccaz.edu/counseling

32. DEPARTMENTS & services Tutoring • Center for Learning– CL Building • FREE tutoring, study skills, computer lab, & non-credit ESL classes • The Math Solution – MA Building • FREE drop-in tutoring for math students • The Writing Center– HT-2 • FREE in-person or online writing critique • Departmental Tutoring • Ask your instructor for more information

33. DEPARTMENTS & services Student Leadership Center • Leadership development • Student engagement • Student government • Student clubs & organizations • & more! • www2.gccaz.edu/student-life

34. Rights & Responsibilities

35. ENVIRONMENT We are dedicated to providing a healthy, comfortable and educationally productive environment for students, employees and visitors Non-Discrimination Policy: GCC will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination, nor will it tolerate sexual harassment, as well as harassment and intimidation on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. (General Catalog & Student Handbook)

36. FACULTY EXPECTATIONS • Follow class syllabus and instructor’s directions • What is a syllabus? • Complete class assignments/exams on time • Some faculty do not permit make-ups or accept late assignments • Engage in the learning process • Show up prepared and ready to work • Follow the attendance policy for each class • Be respectful during class

37. YOUR RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES It’s up to YOUto know YOUR student rights & responsibilities! The General Catalog & Student Handbook has all the details! • Such as... • Abuse-free Environment (pg. 330) • Academic Misconduct (pg. 337) • Student Conduct Code (pg. 338) • Technology Resource Standard (pg. 325) • Sexual Harassment Policy (pg. 312) • Discrimination Complaint Procedures (pg. 314) www.gccaz.edu/catalog

38. “Know your neighbors!”

39. GCC At-a-glance

40. THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS Communiversity 15950 W. Civic Center PlazaSurprise, AZ  85374 GCC North 5727 W. Happy Valley Road GCC Main 6000 W. Olive Avenue & Hybrid/Online Classes

41. Community College education Benefits: • Save money on tuition • Most course credits transfer to universities • Student-focused • Small class sizes • Excellent student services

42. Education pays

43. diversity There is a place for EVERYONE at Glendale Community College

44. Key dates & events www.gccaz.edu Quick Links Calendars DATES TO REMEMBER Open Registration: ___________ Financial Aid FAFSA Assistance: February 22-23

45. GCC STUDENTS EXCEL! • High Student Satisfaction • Community Partnerships • National & International Recognition • Competitive athletic programs

46. GCC STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Get Involved! • Join a Club • Find study groups • Go to Gauchos games • + MORE! • Clubs/ Extracurricular activities • www2.gccaz.edu/clubs-organizations • Calendar of Events • www.gccaz.edu/NewsAndEvents/Calendars

47. ATHLETICS • Competitive team sports • Contact the Athletic Department for tryout information • Sports & Activities • See Fitness & Wellness for available classes • Basketball, Tennis, Golf, etc… • Gaucho Games • Free admission with student ID! • http://www2.gccaz.edu/fitness-and-wellness

48. Notable Gauchos Aaron Matos CEO/ Founder Jobing.com Prince Amukamara NFL Player Rachele Brooke Smith Actress/ Dancer Your Name Here John Eaves Designer/ Illustrator Star Trek Phillippi Sparks NFL Player Alice Cooper Musician

49. GCC cares..

50. BREATHEEASY Maricopa BreatheEasy is a healthy-living initiative sponsored by the Maricopa Community Colleges Effective July 1, 2012, all District property is smoke- and tobacco-free, extending the smoke free environment of our buildings to the boundaries of District property.