Clark College

1. Clark College Welcomes new Running Start students

2. RUNNING START (RS) OFFICE • Located in Gaiser Hall, main floor • Provides transfer & degree information • Explains policies & procedures • Suggests campus resources • Assists with advising & class information • Answers questions

3. WHO’S RESPONSIBLE? THE STUDENT • Meets deadlines & brings EV form to Clark each quarter • Reads and responds to emails sent by the college to student email • Seeks help from instructors and Running Start advisors • Pays any fees and tuition (if applicable) before deadline THE HIGH SCHOOL • Explains equivalencies to meet high school graduation requirements • Explains core requirements for university entrance • Signs “Enrollment Verification Form” for student EACH quarter THE COLLEGE • Processes online application; provides SID# • Provides assessment testing • Provides Clark College advising/registration assistance upon request • Sends grades to high school each quarter

4. PARENTS SHOULD KNOW • Parents do NOT have access to student records • Colleges have different privacy rules than HS • This is a college and an adult environment • No special allowances are made because of the student’s age • Instructors aren’t required to monitor attendance • Parents should not contact faculty or Running Start staff

5. WEB PAGE www.clark.edu • Bookstore info www.clarkbookstore.com • Available on the Academics tab • Course descriptions • Class Schedule • Use “Schedule Options” tab to filter your search • Use “Annual Class Planner” to help with planning • Available under the “Current Students” tab • Grades and transcripts • Schedule Planner • Registration date/time • Web Registration

6. SUMMER QUARTER • Not covered by RS; you pay full cost of tuition, books & fees • You are responsible for sending summer grades to your high school • Contact RS office before June 13 • Registration for new students for summer & fall begins May 27 • Online orientation & online advising required before you can register for classes

7. STEP 1: FORECASTING = E.V. FORM • Meet with high school counselor to complete an Enrollment Verification (E.V.) Form each quarter • Counselor must: • indicate high school/Skills Center course load • indicate # of college credits allowed • indicate high school equivalency for courses • sign form • Parent must sign the Enrollment Verification Form • Student must bring signed form and photo ID to the RS office in Gaiser Hall or Columbia Tech Center (CTC)

8. STEP 2: ORIENTATION & ADVISING • Two parts: online orientation and online advising are mandatory before you can register • New fall students can complete online orientation and online advising between May 5 and 22 by 5 p.m. • New RS students can register for fall and summer starting May 27 if they have completed the online orientation and advising before 5 p.m. on May 22

9. STEP 3: ONLINE REGISTRATION • Credit maximum funded by RS depends on high school and Skills Center course load • You may not get your first choice of class or time • Have a back-up plan and enroll in open classes that count toward high school graduation • You must complete online orientation & online advising before you can register online • For subsequent quarters, your registration date/time is assigned by number of credits earned

10. PIN and SID • Photo ID is required when requesting a PIN number or a Student ID (SID) number • We cannot disclose PIN or SID numbers over the phone or by email or to anyone other than the student • SID # is usually 940-XX-XXXX

11. STEP 4: FEES • RS pays for some or all of your tuition, depending on HS/Skills Center course load • RS does NOT cover fees or textbooks • Print your “Student Schedule” to determine what you owe • $ amount you owe will not be correct until you bring your E. V. Form to RS office or CTC • Pay fees and/or tuition online, or by phone, or at Cashier Office before the deadline

12. FEE WAIVER • Waiver eligibility is based on receiving state or federal assistance, such as free or reduced-price lunch • Bring documentation to the RS Office before paying fees and before first day of class to receive the fee waiver for that quarter • Documentation only needs to be brought once • Not all fees can be waived

13. BOOK ASSISTANCE • Same criteria as fee waiver • Funding is limited and subject to supply & demand • Watch for email to announce the book funding dates

14. CHOOSING CLASSES • Choose classes you need for HS graduation • Ask HS counselor for a list of approved classes • Read course description • Courses must be numbered 100 or higher • “&” sign indicates a course which has a common course number at all WA community colleges • Note fees, labs, & conferences and prerequisites • Take foreign language test if needed • Note location of courses at WSUV (CCW), Columbia Tech Center (CTC ), or online (ARR)

15. TRANSPORTATION • KEEP IN MIND: • TRAVEL TIME • PARKING (Not free at CCW) • CTC AND CCW LOCATIONS • CTC = Columbia Tech Center at 187th and Mill Plain • CCW = WSUV in Salmon Creek area • WRC = Wind River Campus

16. ELIGIBLE FOR MATH ONLY? • Choose Math class based on your major • Refer to Math course descriptions online • Can only take Math and courses with Math prerequisites including some (but not all): • Chemistry, Engineering, Physics • Cannot take Art, History, English, PE, etc. • Can retest on Writing & Reading every 3 months at $15 each part of test

17. HOW MUCH TIME IS INVOLVED? • For every hour spent in class, you should spend two hours outside of class studying, reading, writing papers, etc. • For Example: A student taking 12 credits will usually spend 12 hours in class per week and should allocate an additional 24 hours for homework each week.

18. CREDIT RATIO • 5 COLLEGE CREDITS = 1 H.S. CREDIT • 4 “ “ = 0.8 • 3 “ “ = 0.6 • 2 “ “ = 0.4 • 1 “ “ = 0.2 • You can substitute approved Clark classes in place of classes at your high school • Content requirements may vary

19. TYPES OF DEGREES • See “AA Degree” link on RS website • Also known as Direct Transfer Agreement or DTA • Intended to meet general education requirements for most local universities • Applied Science or professional/ technical degrees • Prepares you for a specific job • Not considered a transfer degree CLARK COLLEGE

20. AA DEGREE • Also known as “general transfer degree” or DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) • Total of 90 college-level credits • Average 15 credits per quarter x 6 quarters • Tuition for 15 credits will be paid by RS if you are taking no more than 1 class at HS • Group Running Start Advising 101 Workshops will be available in the fall

21. A.A. DEGREE STUDENTS • Should choose first quarter classes based on HS graduation requirements • These classes will apply toward the degree requirements • Should attend a RS Advising 101 workshop in the fall • Should prepare for their specific major • Should take the ACT or SAT test • Generally will have to declare a major within one quarter at the university

22. DEGREES & MAJORS WHAT IF I’M NOT SURE? Register for a Career Exploration class HDEV 100 or 101 Visit the Career Center for the latest information about careers Talk with faculty & advisors about programs you might be interested in Talk with employers about what kind of skills & education they want you to have

23. PARKING IN F/S SPOTS S • Reserved for FACULTY/STAFF • NOT • FOR STUDENTS • FRESHMEN/SOPH • FULL SIZED CARS • You will get a ticket if you park in F/S spot before 5:30 p.m. F

24. C-TRAN BUS PASS OPTION • Purchase Clark Student ID card at Bookstore about one week before your classes begin • Optional: Pay additional amount for quarterly bus pass • Have photo taken at Security

25. DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES • Provide accommodations to students with disabilities • Documentation required; start the process NOW • www.clark.edu/DSS • Call (360) 992-2314 A.S.A.P. • (360) 991-0901 Videophone

26. STRUGGLING? • Talk to instructor first • Seek free tutoring • See Running Start Advisor • Drop class(es) by using a “Change of Registration” form and taking it to Registration Office • If you don’t withdraw from the course, your GPA will suffer (both high school & Clark) • Withdraw by end of 8th week of quarter • Probation/Suspension policy on college website

27. VACATIONS & BREAKS • Note: Most school vacations don’t match up with Clark’s Winter and Spring breaks • Go to college “Academic Calendar” on the web before planning vacations • Click on “Academics” then “Academic Calendar”

28. DO’S AND DON’TS • DON’T: • Have your parent call to ask a question • Miss the payment deadline • Plagiarize (see course syllabus) • Overload yourself with too many credits • Over commit • DO: • Bring your E.V. form to Clark before the payment deadline each quarter • Read and keep the syllabus • Check your student email regularly • Contact us if you move or change high schools • Complete a “change form” to withdraw if you stop attending a class or you will get an F on both your HS transcript and college transcript

29. WSU VANCOUVER LOCATION (CCW) • RS students can take CLARK courses located on the WSUV campus in Salmon Creek area • Location abbreviation is CCW • Parking is not free at CCW

30. COLUMBIA TECH CENTER • RS students can take courses located at Columbia Tech Center at 187th & Mill Plain • CTC Offers courses that meet nearby high school graduation requirements • Location abbreviation is CTC • Parking is free • You can turn in your forms at the Student Services window Monday through Friday

31. CAMPUS TOURS • Campus tours are available • To schedule a time to visit Clark College, call (360) 992-2078

32. FALL QUARTER 2014 • Classes begin on Monday, Sept. 22 • Plan class times at Clark around your high school classes and allow enough time to get to Clark • Afternoon and evening classes are more likely to be open at Clark • Columbia Tech Center (CTC) and Clark Center at WSUV (CCW) locations are more likely to have open classes

33. FORECASTING • Fall & summer schedule will be online April 18 at www.clark.edu, “Academics” then “Class Schedule” • Print Enrollment Verification Form from: www.clark.edu/runningstart • Complete form and have high school counselor and parent sign it • Turn in E.V. form to RS office or CTC by May 23

34. REVIEW • STEP ONE: Forecast (Enrollment Verification Form) with high school counselor in late April or May; bring form to RS office or CTC before online registration • STEP TWO: Complete online orientation and online advising by 5 p.m. May 22 • STEP THREE: Register online May 27 or later • STEP FOUR: Pay any fees and/or tuition before due date to be announced late August