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Your New Student Orientation

Your New Student Orientation. What we will talk about:. Getting Prepared for College Success in College Staying Informed. Majors Offered. Arts & Sciences (College Transfer Program) Associates in Applied Science: Health Sciences & Nursing Business & Public Service

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Your New Student Orientation

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  1. Your New Student Orientation

  2. What we will talk about: Getting Prepared for College Success in College Staying Informed

  3. Majors Offered Arts & Sciences (College Transfer Program) Associates in Applied Science: Health Sciences & Nursing Business & Public Service Information Systems Technology Engineering Technology Industrial Technology Special Programs Undecided, Developmental Studies

  4. College Transfer Program Associate in Arts & Associate in Science Call Me Mister SCAMP Teacher Quality PATHWAYS Project Bridge Programs www.midlandlandstech.edu/bridge USC Lander

  5. MTC Bridge Program http://www.midlandstech.com/bridge/

  6. You are on your way … You have completed Steps 1 and 2!

  7. Assessment Testing • To be admitted to Midlands Technical College you took either the ASSET or COMPASS placement test and MTC Writing Sample • The ASSET is the pen and paper test (at high schools and on campus) • The COMPASS is the computerized test (on campus) • The Writing Sample is the written essay used for English placement Your beginning courses are determined by your placement test scores

  8. Academic Advanced Placement AP Credit(Advanced Placement Program Courses) If you took AP Courses in High School you may be able to get credit for college courses. Send exam scores directly to MTC

  9. Your Responsibilities as a College Student Know your program requirements. Accept responsibility for your choices. Be on time! Discuss any problems with school work, study habits, and academic progress. Ask questions. Provide the college with official transcripts. If you plan to transfer, contact that College.

  10. Program Requirements Overview Program requirements for each major are in the MTC Catalog. They can also be found by doing an MTCOnlineProgram Evaluation.

  11. Next Step…..Advisement Process Today we will review…. Purpose Preparing for my appointment What is a pre-requisite? Is an online class right for me?

  12. Advisement Purpose To ensure new students are placed in appropriate courses based on placement testing Discuss academic goals Review program requirements Assist you in making academic choices

  13. Preparing for your appointment Become familiar with your program requirements so you will be prepared to ask relevant questions What are your long-range plans? Do you plan to get a certificate, diploma or degree? Do you plan to take a few courses, then transfer?

  14. What is a pre-requisite? Examples: Course Prerequisite ENG 101 RDG 100 & ENG 100 MAT 110 MAT 102 & RDG 100 A pre-requisite is a course that must be completed before you can take another course

  15. Fall Registration begins July 1, 2009 Creating Your Schedule: Online Services Center staff can assist you with creating a schedule, setting up your MTC Online account and your Campus Cruiser E-mail account. Course Formats: Traditional Classroom; Day & Evening; Distance Learning; Computer Based Courses (DVD); Internet; Hybrid Courses; Broadcast Classroom locations: Airport; Beltline; Batesburg-Leesville; Fort Jackson; Harbison Creating your schedule

  16. Is an online class right for me? http://www.midlandstech.edu/onlinelearning/readi/

  17. Full-Time v. Part-Time • Full-time means you are enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and are in class 12 hours or more each week. • Part-time means you are enrolled in less than 12 credit hours and are in class less than 12 hours each week.

  18. Terms: Types of Semesters • Full Semester • Mini Semesters: Session I & Session II • 10 Week

  19. Registration Dates Registration Information for each term is located on the Student Records Page Fall 2009 Registration Dates: July 1 – August 14 Fee Payment Deadline: Friday , August 14, 2009 www.midlandstech.edu/records Check your Registration Guide for important dates!

  20. Extended Registration Wednesday, August 19 • EXTENDED REGISTRATION • If you have not registered or have not paid your fees by the payment deadline, you can still register on this date • $75.00 late fee is charged

  21. Schedule Change • Students may change their classes during scheduled registration dates and during the first 2 1/2 days of the term • Check the MTC web site or the Registration Guide for location and times

  22. Success in College Improving chances for your success Student Involvement Staying Informed

  23. Success Courses COL 103-College Skills COL 104-Study Skills Basic Vocabulary COL 105-Freshman Seminar

  24. Academic Success Centers • Tutoring – Mathematics, Science, English, Reading, Computer and study skills • Computers for word processing and research applications • English as a second language • Microscopes and science models • Videos - Accounting, Anatomy, Finance, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics

  25. Libraries and Online Resources • Located on Airport & Beltline • Whether you have an assignment, research paper or just need the answer to a question, the MTC Library is here to help. • Great Online search engines.

  26. Special ProgramsTRIO CAREERS Student Support Services WIA

  27. CAREERS

  28. Eligibility: • Parents/guardian do not have a 4-year college degree, or • Income meets federal levels (eligible for a Pell grant), or • Documented disability on file in Counseling Services • Benefits: • Academic mentoring for Math & Biology • Transfer guidance, Advisement, College visits • Academic counseling

  29. WIA Youth Program • Eligibility: • Ages 17-21 • Richland, Lexington or Fairfield county resident • Low income as defined by WIA criteria OR • disabled (regardless of income) • One of the following: • Basic literacy skills deficient • School drop-out • Homeless/runaway, foster child, pregnant/single parent, offender or required additional assistance (determined by the Midlands Workforce Development Board) • For more information contact Hope Hall at 803-738-7630 (Beltline Campus) or 803-822-3258 (Airport Campus)

  30. MTC Students

  31. College vs. High School High School Classes vs. College Classes High School Teachers vs. College Professors Studying In High School vs. Studying In College Tests In High School vs. Tests In College Grades In High School vs. Grades In College Personal Freedom In High School vs. Personal Freedom In College http://www.midlandstech.edu/advisement/collegevshs.html

  32. Student Involvement Student Life Campus-wide activities Clubs SAB - Student Advisory Board Student Government

  33. Staying Informed Campus Cruiser e-mail College Newsletter Online MTC VNN Student Newspaper Online

  34. Campus Cruiser E-Mail

  35. College Newsletter Subscribe to the MTC's "Student Updates and Important Dates.“ http://www.midlandstech.edu/sinews/ Receive this monthly electronic bulletin for valuable information concerning important dates (registration, fee payment, etc.) and upcoming events.

  36. MTCVNNMTC VideoNet News Network • Broadcasts campus announcements • Promotes campus activities and events • Headline news

  37. Tips: MTC Online Tutorials

  38. Student Newspaper Your source for student news, events and information.Sponsored by Student Life.

  39. Parking No parking permit is required…but! DO NOT PARKin Permit Only or Handicappedspaces!

  40. Campus Maps http://www.midlandstech.edu/campusmaps-airport.htm

  41. Student Life Activity The Ring Toss Exercise

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