WELCOME ESL Group Advisement Session

1. WELCOMEESL Group Advisement Session Revised 2/2019

2. Today’s Goals: • Review information about Saddleback College • Understand your ESL course placements • Create your Education Plan, select your classes for your first semester • Review tips for your success

3. At Saddleback College you can… Student Handbook Pg. 22 • Earn an Occupational Skills Award (OSA) • Major only, 6-17.5 units, 1 semester or more, skills for employment • Earn a Certificate of Achievement (CA) • Major only, 18+ units, one year or more, skills for employment • Earn an Associate Degree (AA/AS ) or Associate Degree for Transfer • Major and General Education, 60+ applicable units, 2+ years • Transfer to 4-year University (CSU/UC/Private) • Major and General Education, 60+ applicable units, 2+ years at community college and 2+ years at university

4. Fees & Financial Aid Bookstore (SSC-1st floor) $20 or $17 Student Health Center (SSC-177) $40 per semester, purchase on MySite or Student Payment Office (SSC-208) or Campus Police (Village) Sign Up! Student Financial Assistance & Scholarship Office (SSC-106) Student Handbook Pg. 50 • Textbooks, materials, supplies • Health Fee • Parking Permit • Financial Aid

5. ESL Certificates Are Possible • Intermediate • Beginning • Adult ESL • Advanced 1 • Pre-College • Advanced 2 • ESL Course Levels Student Handbook Pg. 11 *Class has prerequisite

6. ESL Course Grid: Student Handbook Pg. 11 • WHAT IS A… • Course Number • Course Name • Core Class • Prerequisite • Co-requisite • Unit • Hour • Semester How many units should I take? Turn to page 15 in Student Handbook If your test results indicate ESL 350 placement, the advisement counselor may recommend that you take the CTEP English Exam for ENG placement.

7. Placement Exam Results: Test Score Recommendation It is highly recommended that you enroll in ESL courses at your level, based on your placement results. Speak with a counselor if you have any questions.

8. 0-Units vs. Units Non-Credit (0-unit) ClassesCredit (unit) Classes • Free(except must pay Health Fee) • Not eligible for financial aid • CANNOT fulfill a pre-requisite (e.g. completing 0-unit ESL 340 does not clear ESL 350 prereq) • No record of college classwork. No grades. • Limited seats available. Open-Entry/Open-Exit allows late add. • Unit classes cost between $46.00 (CA Resident) -or- $258 plus the capital outlay fee of $30 (CA Nonresident) • Eligible for financial aid • May fulfill a pre-requisite (e.g. passing grade of C or higher in ESL 340 clears ESL 350 prereq) • Record of college classwork. Grades. Letter grade of A, B, C, D, F or P/NP notation. • For students who need evidence of classwork, or are interested in earning college credits towards a certificate, degree, or transfer.

9. ESL Writing Course Placement: • What if you placed in ESL 335, 336, or 345 and you disagree with your ESL writing course placement? • Take the ESL test again after 3 months • Take the ESL Writing Sample Appeal • (The appeal is FINAL and only available to Credit ESL students)

10. Class ScheduleHow to find the current class schedule online First, go to the Saddleback College website homepage: www.saddleback.edu • Scroll down and select “Class Schedule” • Select the appropriate term (Fall, Spring, or Summer) • Select English as a Second Language (ESL) c c c • Note: ESL classes are divided into different categories. If you cannot locate the class you want, check a different category or ask a counselor for assistance. Some ESL classes may show an AVID symbol. You are able to register for these classes as well.

11. Class Schedule • Courses are available in the morning, afternoon, and evening • Multi-Skills classes are 6 hours a week • Other classes are 3 hours a week • Important: • Class Status • Time • Location • Add/Drop dates Check the current schedule for class availability, or ask the ESL counselor or instructor!

12. How to Register for Classes Student Handbook Pg. 7 Check the current schedule for class availability, or ask the ESL counselor or instructor! https://www.saddleback.edu/admissions/how-register-classes Log into MySite and click on My Classes in the menu.Click on Register for Classes.Click on Add/Drop button for the term.

13. EXAMPLE Student Educational Plan:How to Select Courses Doe Sammy 1234567 1. 45 • Fill out the top form with your info and goals • Select your classes based on your placement results • Have the counselor sign your Educational Plan before you leave! 1-3 2. TTh 12345A LRC 144 3 7-9:50pm ESL 322 Speaking TTh LRC 144 0 12345D 7-9:50pm ESL 322 Speaking ESL 320/321 ESL 350 ENG 200 ESL 331 ESL 340 ESL 330 3. You Sign

14. ESL Counselors Must call to schedule appointment 949-348-6186 Most ESL classes will be in BGS or LRC Most student services in SSC buildingCounseling, Admissions, FinAid Library resources and tutoring in LRC ESL Exam in Matriculation VIL 8Must call to schedule appointment 949-582-4970

15. Tips for Success • Attend all classes • See a counselor every semester • Review your Student Handbook • Take advantage of College Services, page 50 • Communicate with your instructor! Ask questions. • Sign up for TU 300, free tutoring class, get access to ESL workshops!

16. ESL Counseling Location: Village 8-5 Phone: 949-348-6186 *Appointment Required Jesus Montoya jmontoya12@saddleback.edu Maryam Afshari mafshari@saddleback.edu ESL Department Website: http://www.saddleback.edu/la/esl

17. You have completed your Advisement! You are taking an important step toward reaching your educational goals! When you complete your ESL classes, you can continue your studies. You have so many other opportunities! Certificate, 2-year Associate’s Degree, 4-year Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, and Doctorate