Transition to Credit

Higher EducationWeek SEVEN

Mt. SAC GE Sheets, Credit Application 1

Agenda

• Ice Breaker• Transition to Credit• Reminder: Student Services Presentation next

class

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Ice Breaker

• Roles in Groups– Need volunteers to play:

• Ricardo• Chen• Lily• Marcus• Doug• Sally

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Roles in Group (Answers)

• Ricardo – Dominator• Chen – Information-Seeker• Lily – Procedural-Technician• Marcus – Encourager• Doug – Compromiser• Sally – Initiator

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Mt. San Antonio College

New Student Orientation

Facilitator: Michael Ngo, MS Counselor

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Matriculation

What exactly is Matriculation?

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Matriculation

Partnership between the college and the student

Enhances student access to the California Community Colleges

Promotes and sustains the efforts of credit students to be successful in theireducational endeavors.

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Student’s Rights & Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Provide HS/College

Transcripts Express educational

goal upon admission Declare major Attend classes,

complete coursework and progress toward your educational goal

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Your Rights: Challenge or appeal any

prerequisite or requirements that you believe unfair

To file a complaint of unlawful discrimination if the matriculation procedure is being applied in a discriminatory manner

Registration Overview & Process

1. Admission Application Submit High School and/or College Transcripts

2. Assessment English, Math, & Reading Placement

3. Orientation YOU ARE HERE!

4. Counseling/Advisement Counselors & Educational Advisors.

5. Registration Online

6. Fees Remember important deadlines

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Understanding Your Placement

English PlacementAssessment of Written English (AWE)

Reading PlacementDegrees of Reading Power (DRP)

Math Placement(4 different tests)

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Appointment is required to take the placement. Each test may be taken every three months. Test scores are valid for a two-year period. A valid

photo ID is required to take ALL tests and to obtain test results.

Assessment of Written English

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AWE

English 67

English 68

English 1A*

AMLA 42W

AMLA 41W

AMLA 43W

ESL LERN 81

* English 1A is required for AS/AA & Transfer

If you placed into AMLA, it is highly recommended to take the AMLA Reading &

Speaking Courses

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Degree of Reading Power

DPR

Read 70

Read 80

**Read 90

***Read 100

AS or AA Degree

AS or AA Degree

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*Compass is a reading placement for non-native speakers**Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees.

***Exempt from Reading Competency, if initial placement in Read 100.

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COMPASS / ESL Reading

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COMPASS

ESL

AMLA 31R

AMLA 32R

*AMLA 33R AS or AA Degree

*Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees.

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Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP) – 4 types

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Math Placement

LERN 48

LERN 49

Math 50

Math 51 or (51A & 51B)

Math 71 or (71A & 71B)

Transferable level Math

AA/AS Degree

Transfer

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Programs of Study

Mt. SAC

CertificateProgram

Associate in Arts/Associate in Science

Transfer to University

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Certificate

“Certificates are designed to develop or enhance vocational proficiency…”

Major/Core courses onlyNo General Education (must meet

prerequisites)1 semester – 2.5 years

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Associate in Science

60 associate degree appropriate units minimum

Major courses General Education (Area A – E) Math Competency (Math 71) Physical Well-Being Reading Competency 2 – 3 years (based on full-time load) After completion of occupational program,

student is geared toward the working field.

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Associate in Arts Degrees

1. Business

2. Communication

3. Fine Arts

4. Humanities

5. Information Technology

6. Kinesiology and Wellness

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7. Language Arts

8. Mathematics

9. Music

10. Natural Sciences

11. Social & Behavioral Sciences

Liberal Arts and Sciences with area of emphasis in one of the following:

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California State University

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University of California

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Transfer to University

California State University General Education Intersegmental General Education Transfer

Curriculum (IGETC) – not for all majors

Universities with “Impacted Major”, consult with Counselor/Advisor for additional requirements

(If you plan to transfer to a private university, it is recommended to consult with the university)

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Certificate Associate Transfer

•Major Courses•No G.E. (must complete any prerequisites)•1 semester to 2.5 years

Employment

•Major Courses•G.E. •Math•PE•Reading•2 yrs. to 3 yrs.

Employment

•Some Major Courses•G.E.•60 transferable units•2 yrs. to 3yrs.

University (2-3yrs)

Employment or more school

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Estimated College Cost

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Calculating Your G.P.A.

Course Units Grade

BIOL 1 4 A

AMLA 42W 4 B

MATH 50 3 C

ARTD 15A 3 F

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Units Attempted

Grade Points

Total points

4 4 16

4 3 12

3 2 6

3 0 0

14 34

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POINT SCALE: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0

31 points divided by 14 units = 2.43 G.P.A.

Academic & Progress Probation

Academic ProbationAcademic Probation:Attempted 12 unitsCumulated below a 2.0 GPA

Progress ProbationProgress Probation:Attempted 12 unitsCumulated more than 50% of all units which the student have earned “W”, “I” and “NP”.

Probation 1: occurs at the end of the first semester

Probation 2: occurs at the end of the second consecutive semester

Probation 3: occurs after the third consecutive semester

Dismissal

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Time Management

A 3-unit class:

3 hours of classroom time

+ 6 hours of H/W & Assignments

9 hours total time

Full-time load = 12 units or 36 total hours

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Simple Rule: For every one hour of classroom time, allow

two hours for H/W, study time, & other assignments

If you work: Take no more than:

40 hrs/wk 6 units

30 hrs/wk 9 units

20 hrs/wk 12 units

5-15 hrs/wk 14-16 units

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How to read the class schedule

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Prerequisite: – A class or test – required before enrolling in a certain course.

Advisory: – Recommended before enrolling in a certain course

Co-requisite: – A class which must be taken concurrently with another course

Pre-collegiate basic skills: Refresher courses in reading, writing, and computation. Do not count towards graduation from Mt. Sac, or transferring to an university

Degree Appropriate: Courses applied to Associate degree (AA/AS degree applicable courses).

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Terms to KnowTerms to Know

Registration for Classes

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How to Register for Credit Classes

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After you receive a letter from Admissions & Records

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https://my.mtsac.edu/claim.html

Provide same answers as your Credit Application

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Copy Your Mt. SAC Portal Code

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Go to: myportal.mtsac.edu

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Enter your user name from the letter you received and the Mt. SAC Temporary Portal

Code

Click on “Student” tab

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Select Registration

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Enter the CRN

Enter CourseReference Number

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It will state what class you have

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Key dates to remember

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First Day of School

Things to remember!

Be Positive & have a good attitude.

Arrive Early Ask for HELP!

What to expect first day

of School: Traffic Parking Long lines

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Cost – Spring 2011 Semester

Enrollment Fee: $26 per unit (May change) Required of all students except those qualifying for BOGW Fee Waiver International Student Fees: $214 per unit (plus $26 per unit) Out-of-State Student Fees: $214 per unit (plus $26 per unit)

Parking: $40 or $20 w/BOGW Fee WaiverStudent Activities Fee: $11Health: $17 or $ 12 w/BOGW Fee WaiverMaterials Fee: varies

Fee is noted under the class listing at the end of the course description

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Registration Policy

Repeat Policy See Mt. Sac Catalog

Unit load – maximum 18 units per semester Over 18 units – See Mt. Sac Catalog

Catalog Rights Forgiveness of Grades

See Mt. Sac Catalog

Mt. SAC Catalog available on the Mt. SAC’s website

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Resources: Student Services

Admissions & Records Assessment Center Associated Students Bridge Program Bursar’s Office/Photo ID

(9A) Career Placement Counseling/Advising

Department

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Disabled Student Programs & Services

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services

Financial Aid & Veterans’ Affairs

Health Services (67) Learning Assistance (6) Re-Entry Center Student Life (9C) Vice President Office

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Other items…

• Mid Point Evaluation• Journal Entry

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