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Welcome to Santa Ana College

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.

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Welcome to Santa Ana College

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  1. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Welcometo Santa Ana College http://www.sac.edu Last updated 5/1/14

  2. The Purpose of Orientation: • Review of your Placement Test Scores • Provide you with basic information about SAC & Educational Planning • Assist you with class selection and on-line registration for your first semester

  3. SAC Assessment Form Test Results English Your Placement Test Results Math

  4. English Assessment Raw Score Adjusted Score Based on adjusted score only

  5. 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 SAC English Course Sequence Student Planning Guide, Page 5

  6. ESL/EMLS Assessment Raw Score Based on adjusted score only Adjusted Score

  7. English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Student Planning Guide, Page 5

  8. Reading Assessment Raw Score Adjusted Score Based on adjusted score only

  9. Math Assessment Raw Score Adjusted Score Based on adjusted score only

  10. Math Cut Off Score

  11. New Math Courses Math 083 Beginning & Intermediate Algebra for Liberal Arts & Social Science Majors Math 084 Beginning & Intermediate Algebra for STEM & Business Majors /081

  12. Math/Science/Engineering Liberal Arts Business / Social Science New Approved Math Courses Psychology 210 Statistics for Social & Behavioral Sciences

  13. Weekly Study Requirement... Part-time students 7 Units = 7 hrs. of class Studying = 14 hrs. Working = 40 hours (full-time) Total = 61 hours Full-time students 12 Units = 12 hrs. of class Studying = 24 - 30 hrs. Working = 20 hrs. (part-time) Total = 56 – 60 hours Student Planning Guide, Page 2

  14. How many classes should I take? Note: The majority of A.A/G.E./Transfer courses are 3 units. Full-time student ..........  take at least 12 units Athletic eligibility ..........  take at least 12 units Student Planning Guide, Page 3

  15. What General Ed. plan is best for me? PLAN A- Associate Degree Only (60 Units Total, 24 GE Units) PLAN B- AA Degree & Transfer to the CSU (60-70 Units Total, 41-45 GE Units) PLAN 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

  16. AA-T and AS-T Degrees • Highlights of the AA-T/AS-T Degrees: • AA and transfer degrees for CSU’s • Provides common major preparation courses for CSU’s • Provides slight GPA bump for CSU admissions • Example: CSU Fullerton  2.7 GPA for Fall 2014 transfer admissions • Student has 2.6 GPA + .1 bump = 2.7 GPA for admissions

  17. Vocational Certificate • A series of special major courses, all related to a particular occupational skill. • Can be helpful in obtaining or upgrading employment Requirements: MAJOR COURSES ONLY Total Units: (Varies) Min. 12 units Examples: Business Applications, Electronics, Auto Tech, CIS

  18. GeneralEducation CoursesPlan A (24 units) Elective Courses Major Courses + + Associate Degree • Usually referred to as AA or AS (Assoc. of Arts or Sciences) • Offered by community colleges Requirements: Total Units: Min. 60 units Examples: Business Admin., Liberal Arts, Nursing, Paralegal Student Planning Guide, Page 8

  19. Student Planning Guide Page 16 Certificate Info. AA/AS Info. AA-T/AS-T Info.

  20. GeneralEducation CoursesPlan B or C(36-45 units) Elective Courses Major Courses + + Transfer Programs • Lead to TRANSFER to a UNIVERSITY (UC / CSU / Private / Out-of-State) • Classes count toward completion of a Bachelor’s Degree Requirements: Total Units: 60-70 units Examples: Engineering, Teacher Education, Business Admin. Student Planning Guide, Page 10-11 & 12-13

  21. What’s your goal at @ SAC? • 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… • 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… • 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

  22. Courses for Your First Semester @ SAC • 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

  23. 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

  24. Freshman Experience 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

  25. Puente Program • Paired Classes (English 061+ Cnsl. 107) • Writing support • Academic Counseling and Mentoring U-Link Program (English 101 & Math 81 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)

  26. To put a class schedule together: You need to know: • 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

  27. Freshman Experience: U-LINK Sample Plan • Pick up Fresh X cohort sheet • from a Counselor 2. Add an English and Math course to your schedule

  28. Sample Class Schedule

  29. College Information How does college work?

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. Dropping a class • It’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

  33. How much will it cost to attend SAC?

  34. College Tuition and Fees • CA Resident Students (Per Semester) • Enrollment $46 per unit • Health 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

  35. Other Costs? BOOKS ! $60.00 X 4 CLASSES = $240.00 $80.00 X 4 CLASSES = $320.00 Math & Science Textbooks $100 to $175 each

  36. Financial Aid Basics • 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 Student Planning Guide, Page 15

  37. Financial Aid Free Gift Aid: • BOGW • Grants • Federal • State • Institutional/Private • Scholarships • Institutional • Private • Self-Help Aid: • Loans • Federal • Private • Work Study • Federal • Institutional Apply for the: FAFSA & Cal Grants

  38. 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

  39. 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.

  40. Registration Steps www.sac.edu

  41. Click Here

  42. Click Here

  43. User Name Example: JB15482(Initials + 5 digits) Password: Rocky01 (Birthday)

  44. Steps to Change Password New Password: Part Number + Part Letter Example: Rocky01

  45. Click Student

  46. CLICK HERE to begin registering for your classes Pay your fees & tuition GradesClass Schedule Transcripts View your financial aid award

  47. Term – Fall 2014 Location – Santa Ana College Select Subject &Course Number LEAVE Bottom Fields Blank! Click Submit

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