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Orientation to college

Orientation to college. International Students. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, California, USA. Agenda. Orientation to DVC (things you need to know to become a successful student ) Important Policies Discussion on certificate, associate degree, and transfer requirements.

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Orientation to college

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  1. Orientation to college International Students Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, California, USA

  2. Agenda • Orientation to DVC (things you need to know to become a successful student ) • Important Policies • Discussion on certificate, associate degree, and transfer requirements

  3. Terms to know • Unit • Lower Division (0XX, 1XX, 2XX)/Upper Division (3XX, 4XX) • Prerequisites/Co-requisites • G.E.- General Education • Major Preparation • Articulation Agreements • P/NP (Pass/No Pass) • Web Advisor (online class registration) • Web CT (for online classes) • Student Choice (SC) grade option • Assessment

  4. How is college different from high school? • You determine your own academic schedule and manage your own time. • You are responsible for finding out about deadlines, graduation and transfer requirements, and for tracking your own progress. • Plan on spending 2-3 study hours outside of class for every hour you spend in class (e.g. if you take 15 units, you will be in class about 15 hours per week; add another 30-45 hours per week for study outside of class, for a total of 45-60 hours per week for school). • Counseling visits are not mandatory, but are strongly encouraged at least once per semester. Call or visit the Counseling Center to set up an appointment with the International Student Counselor: 925-685-1230, extension 2276/2278.

  5. U.S. Post-secondary education Ed.D/Ph.D/ Normally requires Professional School 3-5 years of full-time work after MA /MS MA/MS 2+ Years 60-90 Units BA/BS Junior/Senior 60-80 Units after transfer AA/AS Freshman/Sophomore 60 Units Certificate12 – 30 Units

  6. contra costa COMMUNITY COLLEGE district • Contra Costa College (CCC) • Los Medanos College (LMC) • Diablo Valley College (DVC) & San Ramon Campus (SRC) DVC Off-Campus Locations: • CSU East Bay Contra Costa Campus (CSUEB) • Semester Abroad Programs in: London, Florence, Paris, Madrid, and more! F-1 international students may take units at LMC or CCC without prior permission, but they must take at least 6 units at DVC/SRC and be enrolled in a total of at least 12 units. SAN RAMON CAMPUS CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE

  7. Dvc: basic information • Calendar • DVC uses the Semester system (Fall & Spring Semester) • Each semester is 18 weeks in length • Day, evening, weekend, late-starting, and online courses available (F-1 students: Only one online class if taking only 12 units; cannot take all night classes) • Summer sessions are condensed (3-, 6-, or 7-weeks long) • Schedule of Classes (published each term, available online) Contains: • List of classes offered for a specific term (i.e. Spring 2010) • Calendar of important deadlines; pay attention to these! • Registration information

  8. Dvc: basic information – Con’t • Important Dates • 1st day of instruction (If you do not attend, you might be dropped!) • Last day to “add” a course • Last day to drop for a full refund • Last day to drop a course without it appearing on your transcript • Pass/No Pass deadline • Last day to withdraw from a course and receive “W” grade • Final exam schedule • Application deadline for certificate and/or associate degree

  9. Dvc: basic information – Con’t • Catalog (published once a year, also online version) Contains: • course descriptions for all DVC courses • regulations, policies, and procedures • certificate, degree, and transfer General Education requirements • services available to students • Information on extracurricular activities • list of DVC faculty • college calendar

  10. Where to get help • Counseling Center, across from the Library Academic, Career, Personal Counseling • International Student Admissions & Services, 210 Student Services Building Support and immigration advising for F-1 students • DSS – Disability Support Services, 2nd floor Student Services Building • Students with Disabilities • Permanent or Temporary • Learning Skills Classes • Accommodations per ADA • Career & Employment Services, 1st floor Student Services Building • Cooperative Education • Volunteer Opportunities • Job Search Strategies

  11. Where to get help • Transfer Center, in the Counseling Center • Assessment Center, 1st floor Student Services Building • Scholarship Office, 1st floor Student Services Building • The Learning Center - Math Lab, across from the Counseling Center • English Writing Lab, in the Learning Center • Computer Center, 1st floor of the Library • Tutoring Center, in the Learning Center and the 1st floor of the Library

  12. Strategies for student success • Take advantage of student services, especially counseling • Know how to select courses and manage time (consider taking COUN-120, Student Success; it is transferable to UC and CSU) • Get to know your instructors (office hours) • Be an active learner in class: Sit near the front, take good notes, ask questions • Use the Library and the Learning Center • Get to know other students; joining a student club is a good way to do this!

  13. How much is dvc going to cost? • Enrollment -- $215/unit for non-residents • Student Union -- $1/unit ($10 max/year) • Books (expect to pay several hundred dollars per semester) • Materials fees (for some classes) • Other fees: • Parking (if applicable) • Student Activity Card (optional) $7 • International Student Health Insurance (see ISAS for details) • ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE! Check the DVC website for current information on fees.

  14. Certificate programs • Major-Related Courses Only • Related to Particular Occupational Skill • See DVC Catalog & Addendum for required courses, or… • DVC Website (under Degrees/Certificates)

  15. Csu – california state university MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: • 60 CSU transferable units (minimum) • 2.40 GPA minimum, higher GPA needed for some majors and colleges • Complete All of Area A & Area B-4; must be “C” or higher each class • Summer limitations for some CSU’s • American History & Institutions Requirement • “double count” with Area C or D • Strongly advised to complete all lower division major preparation courses • Complete 39 unit GE pattern • Some CSU’s have special requirements • Some majors (i.e. Nursing) have additional admissions requirements • Many popular programs are impacted, i.e. there are more applicants than the department can accommodate • See www.csumentor.edu for more information

  16. Uc – university of california minimum eligibility ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: • 60 UC transferable units (minimum) • GPA of 2.8; a higher GPA will be needed for certain universities & majors • Complete work with “C” or better in: - English 122 and 2nd English composition course - Transferable Math course - 4 additional transferable courses from at least 2 areas (Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences) UC ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Complete IGETC only for low-unit majors • Majors in Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, and the Sciences need to see a counselor right away for academic planning • Strongly advised to complete all lower division major preparation courses • See http://uctransfer.universityofcalifornia.edu for more information

  17. Igetc – intersegmental general education transfer curriculum • General Education Pattern for UC and CSU • UC: Some Restrictions (Check page 4 of form) • Need minimum 60 transferableunits • Complete prior to transfer (otherwise, you will face problems) • Complete IGETC only for low-unit majors (see page 4 of form for programs that do not accept or recommend IGETC) • Majors in Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, Business and the Sciences (high unit majors) need to see a counselor as soon as possible for academic planning

  18. Independent (private) & out-of-state universities • DVC has limited articulation with some private universities in California, and no articulation agreements with out-of-state universities • Private campuses vary in size • Typically, private institutions have smaller class sizes than CSU & UC • Private institutions costs average about $30,000 + per year • Scholarships might be available for international students at private universities • Learn more at www.aiccumentor.org or www.collegesource.org

  19. Associate degree (aa/as) • Basic Degree Requirements: • Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 units of degree applicable coursework • Overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in degree-applicable coursework • At least 12 units of degree-applicable coursework earned at DVC • General Education Requirements • Option 1: DVC GE Requirements • Option 2: IGETC GE Transfer Curriculum • Option 3: CSU GE Requirements • All three options also require American Institutions, Ecology of Human Health, and Physical Education • Major/Area of Emphasis Requirement • Completion of courses listed as the major area of emphasis • Consult the DVC catalog or website for details Link to other Bay Area Community College Programs: www.bacareerguide.org

  20. Ideas for choosing a major Create a list of potential majors Review course descriptions for each major (see www.assist.org for CSU and UC majors) Find out the careers/jobs related to the major Enroll in introductory courses in potential majors (e.g. ENGIN 110 Intro to Engineering; SOCIO 120 Intro to Sociology, BUS 109 Intro to Business) Useful Websites to Explore Majors: www.assist.org/ www.princetonreview.com/college/research/majors/majorSearch.asp online.onetcenter.org

  21. Tips about transferring • Plan ahead -- if possible know your major and where you want to transfer before you begin at DVC. • Keep records. Have your own set of transcripts and exam scores from high school and college; keep copies of all of your DVC syllabuses. • Find out the requirements for General Education and major preparation. • Check the Transfer Center for workshops, visits by university representatives, etc. • Meet with a counselor regularly -- we recommend once a semester. • Pay attention to details -- especially deadlines. • Participate in Transfer Admission Guarantee programs: UC Davis, Irvine, Santa Barbara, Merced, and Santa Cruz allow F-1 international students to use TAG. Some restrictions may apply; see a counselor for further information.

  22. Reaching your educational goal • 12 Units = full time status • One unit = two hours of study time (or more, depending on the class, your level of proficiency/knowledge, etc.) • Quality, not Quantity will help you reach your goal • REMEMBER: F-1 international students must COMPLETE at least 12 units each semester to remain in legal immigration status.

  23. Assessment results You must take Math and English assessment tests before enrolling in any DVC Math or English class. • Selecting Your First English Course • Prerequisite: ENGL 116 and 118 for ENGL 122, or appropriate score on the DVC English assessment. • Select English classes appropriate for you according to your assessment results. • You may take the English assessment twice per semester. • Mathematics Course (see flowchart in Schedule of Classes) • Prerequisite: Check the DVC catalog/course description. • Admissions & Records - High School Transcripts/Exam scores for Prerequisite Waiver requests. • Select Math courses appropriate for your academic goal.

  24. Overview: schedule of classes • Section Numbers: Identifies individual courses Off-campus locations (SRC, CSUEB) • 10 Minutes between Classes • Unit Value Varies (most classes 3-5 units) • 19 units Maximum at Registration without permission from Dean of Counseling; may ask permission to take more AFTER first semester’s grades have posted on your transcript. • See online Schedule at www.dvc.edu/schedule

  25. How to read the schedule of classes CHEM-120 General College Chemistry - (LR) - 5 Units Prereq: CHEM 108 or appropriate chemistry skill level demonstrated through Chemistry Diagnostic Test or equivalent; MATH 120 or appropriate placement through Math assessment process or equivalent. Recom:Eligibility for Engl 122. Note: Calculator used in this course 2563MW 9:30-10:45am PS 275 Cruise, T. 8/18 – 12/15 MW 11:00-1:50pm PS 205 Grade Code: LR= only letter grades will be assigned P/NP= only pass/no pass grades will be assigned SC=either credit/no credit or a letter grade will be assigned you will have to decide what you want before the sixth week of the term and submit forms for P/NP option to Admissions

  26. What to considerwhen building a schedule • F-1 international students must complete at least 12 units each semester. • Classes to Choose: • English • Math • Major and/or General Education • Personal Interest/Fun Classes • Other Choices • Career 110 - Career & Life Planning • Career 130– Career & Major Exploration • Counseling 120 - Student Success • Counseling 130 - Ensuring Transfer Success • What to do if classes are full? • Late Add Codes/Schedule Request Form • Remember to have alternative courses, days/times as “back up” choices

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