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Program Announcements. EOPS. SSSP. Consider a Major and Career In: S cience T echnolog y E ngineering M ath. MESA Program STEP:UP Program – CSU Fullerton STEM Transfers PTSP – USDA Partnership for Transfer Success. University Transfer Center.

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  1. Program Announcements EOPS SSSP

  2. Consider a Major and Career In: Science Technology Engineering Math MESA Program STEP:UP Program – CSU Fullerton STEM Transfers PTSP – USDA Partnership for Transfer Success

  3. University Transfer Center • Transfer Info. and Resources • Application Workshops • University Tours and Rep. Appoint. Teacher Ed. Program - Academic Counseling - Tutoring Fieldwork Opportunities - Textbook Loan Program - Specialized “APPLE” Courses

  4. Program Orientations (See handout) Aug. 9th – Register On-line MESA Orientation Section #: 50141 Puente Orientation Section #: 50151 Teacher Ed. Orientation Section #: 50148 Transfer Orientation Section #: 50147 U-Link Orientation Section #: 50156 Freshman Experience Orientation – To Be Announced

  5. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Welcometo Santa Ana College http://www.sac.edu Last updated 3/1/2011

  6. 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The class schedule & test scores

  7. When can I take classes? • Mornings, afternoon or evening • Weekends • On-line - Some meet only once – beginning of semester - Some meet once a month • TV Most classes are: Mon./Wed., Tues./Thurs., Fri/Sat. or meet once a week

  8. 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

  9. HOW LONG will it take to finish college? It depends on: • Your goal or degree objective • Are attending full-time or part-time • How much you work • In general, if you wish to complete • two years of college (60 units) in: •        2 years - take an average of 15 units each semester       3 years - take an average of 10 units each semester

  10. 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

  11. Three Programs of Study @ SAC • Vocational Certificate • Associate Degree • Transfer Programs  to the University @ The University: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) Master’s degree (M.A.) Ph.D. / Professional School

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. GeneralEducation CoursesPlan B or C(39-42 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.

  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 GE Units) PLAN C- AA Degree & Transfer to the UC or CSU & Some Private Univ.’s (60-70 Units Total, 39-48 Units)

  16. Courses for Your First Semester @ SAC • Courses that improve basic skillsEnglish / ESL Mathematics Reading & Study Skills • Counseling classes • General education classes • Intro. classes in a career/area of interest • Courses of personal interest to you

  17. 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

  18. English as a Second Language (ESL) Program

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  20. Math/Science/Engineering Liberal Arts Business / Social Science

  21. Counseling/Study Skills Classes

  22. 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

  23. Puente Program (Cohort #7) • Paired Classes (English 061+ Cnsl. 107 + Cnsl. N45) • Writing support • Academic Counseling and Mentoring • College Success and Career Planning Help PTSD (Cohort #8) • Paired Classes (English 101 + Counseling116 ) • Requires Math 081 or Above • Majoring in the Sciences, Nutrition & Business

  24. 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) Cohort #10 History 124 + Cnsl. 107 + Cnsl. N45 Cohort #11 Chemistry 109 +109 lab + Cnsl. 107 + Cnsl. N45

  25. Ask Counselor for the Freshman Experience sheets

  26. But before you put your class schedule together & register, we will cover how college works and how to be successful @ SAC College Information

  27. How does college work? We will cover: • Academic calendar & first day/week • Adding & dropping classes • Financial aid & books • Tuition & payment • Registering for classes next semester

  28. Academic Calendar 2011-2012 Fall 2011 August 22 Instruction Begins September 5 Last day to add and to drop full-term classes without “W” grade with enrollment fee refund for full semester. November 13 Last Day to Drop with “W” for full semester. December 11 Instruction Ends

  29. Adding a full class Option 1: WAIT LIST Note: There is no wait list option for students during the Early Registration process. Option 2: PETITION

  30. Dropping a class • It’s your RESPONSIBILITY ! • Ways to drop a class: • On-line • Last day to drop with a “W” • November 13, 2011 • Note:You do not need instructor’s signature to drop a course “F”Grade

  31. How much will it cost to attend SAC?

  32. College Tuition and Fees • Regular Students (Per Semester) • Enrollment $36 per unit • Health Fees $17 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) $216 • Full-time student (12-15 units) $432- $540 • International & AB540 students Note:All fees and tuition are subject to changes based on State Legislator or Community College Governing Board.

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

  34. 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 Financial Aid • Undocumented students or students on foreign visas are not eligible for federal or state Financial Aid programs.

  35. 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

  36. Other Sources of Assistance to Pay for College • EOPS Book Voucher • 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

  37. Fees/Payment Policy(Payment & ID cards: Cashiers Office, Admissions Building) Payment Deadline: Early Decision Students: The last day to pay is June 23. Returning Students & Other New Students: Fees must be paid within 3 calendar days of registering for courses or you will be dropped for nonpayment. 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.

  38. To meet with a counselor call: Online Counseling Available @ https://www.sac.edu/students/counseling/online_counseling/

  39. Breakout Rooms Room #1 Nursing Fire Technology Future Teachers STEM Majors (Science, Tech., Engineering & Math) PTSP, Puente or U-Link Room #2 Undecided/ Others

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