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Welcome to Santa Ana College

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION. Welcome to Santa Ana College. http://www.sac.edu. Last updated 5/1/14. COMPLETE AN EASY HALF-PAGE APPLICATION AT THE EOPS TABLE TODAY!. EOPS Extended Opportunities Program & Services. Program Benefits Priority registration Easy access to academic counselors

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Welcome to Santa Ana College

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  1. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Welcometo Santa Ana College http://www.sac.edu Last updated 5/1/14

  2. COMPLETE AN EASY HALF-PAGE APPLICATION AT THE EOPS TABLE TODAY! EOPS Extended Opportunities Program & Services • Program Benefits • Priority registration • Easy access to academic counselors • FREE tutoring: English/Math/Biology • Help with $chool-related cost$: Books & Supplies • Transportation: Parking permit or bus pass • And more to help you successfully graduate & transfer

  3. SSSP Student Support Services Program NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for SSSP’s 2014 SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM • Program Benefits • Summer Bridge Program • SSSP Grant – $1,000 • Academic Advising • Program Requirements • Placed into English 060/061 • Have Transfer as a Goal • Valid Social Security #

  4. FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE & Learning Communities (Paired Classes) U-LINK(University-LINK) • Guaranteed Admission to UCI from SAC • SAC enrollment priority through EOPS & Freshman Exp. • UCI transfer hours and library privileges Puente Program • Paired Classes (Counseling + English) • Writing support • Academic Counseling and Mentoring • College Success and Career Planning Help

  5. FAST TRACK Program • Program Requirements: • • Be placed into Math N60 and English N60 • Minimum 2.3 - High School GPA • • Not be employed over 20 hours per week while in program • • Commit to both the Fall 2014 & Spring 2015 semesters • Fall 2014: Math 060 & 080 – 8 week courses • Spring 2015: English N60 & 061 – 8 week courses

  6. Honors Program • Program Benefits • Priority admissions for some universities • Designation as a president’s scholar • Scholarship eligibility • Letters of recommend from faculty coordinator of the honors program • Program Requirements • 3.0 GPA or higher • Two references • Must complete 15 units of honors courses

  7. Center for Teacher Education - Academic Counseling - Book Loan Program - Teacher Education Workshops - Classroom Fieldwork Opportunities - Scholarship Workshop & Assistance - APPLE Courses • University Transfer Center • - Academic Counseling • CSU & UC Application Workshops • College Fairs & University Tours • Appointments with University Reps. • Transfer Mentor Program

  8. Bridges to Engineering: • Academic and Career Advisement • Student Study Center & Textbook Loans • Professional Development Workshops • ENGAGE in STEM Program: • STEM Academic Counseling and Career Advisement • Internships & Fieldwork Experience • Professional Development Workshops • MESA Program Benefits: • Academic and Career Advisement • Student Study Center & Textbook Loans • Professional Development Workshops

  9. Want to Transfer? • Guaranteed Admission into Cal State Fullerton or UC Irvine to all S.A.U.S.D. students. • To be eligible: • Have transfer as an academic goal • Maintain a minimum of12 units each semester. • Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships • Sign up for the Adelante transfer orientation on Aug. 12th or 14th

  10. Program Orientations (See handout and pick one) • Tuesday, Aug. 12th • Career Technical Education Section #87748 • Center for Teacher Education Section #86674 • Fast Track Program Section #86675 • Puente Program** Section #86677 • U-LINK Program** Section #86678 & 86680 • University Transfer Orientation Section #86681 • Adelante Program Only (2 Sections) Section #86673 & 86672 • ** Automatic registration if students sign up for the Puente or U-LINK cohorts.Thursday, Aug. 14th • Adelante Program Only (7 Sections) Sections #86659, #86660 #86661, #86664 #86665, #86656 & #87747 Circle One

  11. NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION AGENDA • Orientation -- PowerPoint • Building your class schedule • Register for your classes • Take Survey: www.sac.edu/edsurvey • Pay for your classes – June 30th • Note: Follow along on your agenda & student planning guide! Last updated 5/1/2014

  12. 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 Student Planning Guide, Page 2

  13. 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 Student Planning Guide, Page 3

  14. 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, 41-45 GE Units) PLAN C- AA Degree & Transfer to the UC or CSU & Some Private Univ.’s (60-70 Units Total, 36-45 Units) Student Planning Guide, Page 3 & Page 8-13

  15. AA-T and AS-T Degrees • Highlights of the AA-T/AS-T Degrees: • AA and transfer degrees for CSU’s • Provides common major preparation courses for CSU’s • Provides slight GPA bump for CSU admissions • Example: CSU Fullerton  2.7 GPA for Fall 2014 transfer admissions • Student has 2.6 GPA + .1 bump = 2.7 GPA for admissions

  16. 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

  17. 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 Student Planning Guide, Page 8

  18. Student Planning Guide Page 16 Certificate Info. AA/AS Info. AA-T/AS-T Info.

  19. GeneralEducation CoursesPlan B or C(36-45 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. Student Planning Guide, Page 10-11 & 12-13

  20. What’s your goal at @ SAC? • Transfer to University • Would like to attend a 4-year institution such as a UC, CSU or Private and earn a B.A. or B.S. • You can obtain an A.A./A.S./A.A.-T or A.S.-T while getting units toward transfer, 2-4 years • Examples: Biology, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, etc… • Associates Degree • Earn an A.A. or A.S by graduating from a community college. • Not planning to transfer at this time, timeline: 2-4 years • Examples: Fire Technology, RN Nursing, Speech Pathology Assistant, etc… • Technical Certificates • A series of special major courses, all related to a particular occupational skill. • Timeline: 1-2 semesters • Examples: Medical Assistant, Welding, Entrepreneurship, etc… Student Planning Guide, Pages 2-3

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

  22. New Math Courses Math 083 Beginning & Intermediate Algebra for Liberal Arts & Social Science Majors Math 084 Beginning & Intermediate Algebra for STEM & Business Majors /081

  23. Did you place into MATH 060in the level II math test ?Would you like to complete two MATH courses in one semester? • MATH 083 (6 units) Elementary & Intermediate Algebra for Liberal Arts Majors • M/W 8:00 am – 11:10 am • M/W 1:15 pm – 4:25 pm • MATH 084 (6 units)Elementary and Intermediate Algebra for Math, Science and Business majors • M/W 7:30 am – 10:40 am • Tu/Th 11:30 am – 2:40 pm • Tu/Th 6:00 pm – 9:10 pm

  24. Math/Science/Engineering Liberal Arts Business / Social Science New Approved Math Courses Psychology 210 Statistics for Social & Behavioral Sciences

  25. 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 Student Planning Guide, Page 5

  26. English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Student Planning Guide, Page 5

  27. 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

  28. Puente Program • Paired Classes (English 061+ Cnsl. 107) • Writing support • Academic Counseling and Mentoring 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)

  29. 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Your test scores & the class schedule

  30. Freshman Experience: U-LINK Sample Plan • Pick up Fresh X cohort sheet • from a Counselor 2. Add an English and Math course to your schedule

  31. Sample Class Schedule

  32. College Information How does college work?

  33. Academic Calendar 2014-2015 Fall 2014 August 25 Instruction Begins September 7 Last day to add and to drop full-term classes without “W” grade with enrollment fee refund for full semester. November 16 Last Day to Drop with “W” for full semester. December 14 Instruction Ends

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

  35. Dropping a class • It’s your RESPONSIBILITY • Drop your course on-line (Web Advisor)Last day to drop: • without a “W” – Sept. 7th • with a “W” - Nov. 16th • Note:You do not need instructor’s signature to drop a course “F”Grade

  36. How much will it cost to attend SAC?

  37. College Tuition and Fees • CA Resident Students (Per Semester) • Enrollment $46 per unit • Health Fees $19 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) $276 • Full-time student (12-15 units) $552- $690 • AB540 Students Same as above if your CA residency paperwork has been processed. • International & Out of State $220 per unit plus all the above enrollment fees. Note:All fees and tuition are subject to changes based on State Legislator or Community College Governing Board. Student Planning Guide, Page 14

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

  39. 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 FAFSA. • AB540 (undocumented) students are only eligible for state financial aid (California Dream Act Application) and can apply @ www.CalDreamAct.org Student Planning Guide, Page 15

  40. 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

  41. Other Sources of Assistance to Pay for College • EOPS Book Services • 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

  42. Fees/Payment Policy(Payment & ID cards: Cashiers Office, Admissions Building) Payment Deadline: Early Decision Students:Pay tuition/fees by June 30th! Note: You will be dropped from classes if you do not pay by August 6th Returning Students & Other New Students: Fees must be paid within 3 calendar days of registering for courses or you will be dropped for non-payment. 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.

  43. Registration Steps www.sac.edu

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  46. User Name Example: JB15482(Initials + 5 digits) Password: Rocky01 (Birthday)

  47. Steps to Change Password New Password: Part Number + Part Letter Example: Rocky01

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