The Follow Up

1. The Follow Up A quick guide to making your first semester successful!

2. Overview Why am I taking ‘College-Leveling’ classes? And types of degree programs. Now that I am registered for classes, what else do I need to do? Sign up for the College Opportunity Fund (COF). Activate your CCD Email Account Register for a summer orientation Is your financial aid award money in before the semester starts? Did you turn in your Immunizations Records? Got your student ID and bus/light rail pass? What textbooks and supplies do you need for classes? Attend Class! How do I know where to go? What happens during the first week of classes. How do I learn about jobs and careers at CCD? I am not doing so well in my classes. Where do I go for help? The semester is almost over. What should I be doing to prepare for finals and the next semester? Auraria campus with views of downtown Denver

3. Remember, as a student entering a college environment, you must have a firm foundation in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics in order to be successful in College Level classes. If you scored into foundational courses, this is letting you know you need to refresh and develop your skills in this area before moving into College Level courses. Foundational classes review skills in interpreting what you read, how to write college level essays, how to think critically, and refresh your math skills and concepts for advanced math courses. These are your 030, 060 and 090 classes. College Leveling Classes

4. Certificates -5 to16 credit hours in length -very unique training based on industry needs -credits may or may not transfer into a college degree -complete in a semester or two -examples are nurse aide, EMT, welding, early childhood • Associate of General Studies • 60 credit hours in length. Allows students to choose 18-26 credits in general studies • a general education core classes that can transfer to 4yr college but is not guarantee • good for students who are unsure where to begin and have not declared a career path • good for students want to transfer out in four semesters after college-leveling classes are completed • Associate of Applied Science • minimum of 60 credits hours in length • specialized training for career and industry • credits may or may not transfer into a college degree • complete in one to two years once you have complete the prerequisites for the program entering. • examples are bookkeeping/payroll, registered nurse, accounting technician, and office manager, dental hygiene, and vet tech Associate of Art -minimum of 60 credit hours in length -grantee statewide transfer to Colorado College and Universities -provides a learning foundation in communications, social science, arts or humanities -meet with your center case manager to go over your program plan and transfer options -usually completed in two year after completing your college-leveling courses Associate of Science -minimum of 60 credit hours in length -grantee statewide transfer to Colorado College and Universities -provides a learning foundation in mathematics and sciences -meet with your center case manager to go over your program plan and transfer options -usually completed in two year after completing your college-leveling courses Types of Programs at CCD

5. Sign Up for COF! Go to this website to sign up for your College Opportunity Fund at the State https://cof.college-assist.org/cofapp/cofapp/Default.aspx Remember to authorize your COF every semester when you register for classes in the add/drop page in the student CCD Connect portal. You are given up to 146 credit hours of COF. This stipend's purpose is to help you attain a degree in a timely fashion. The College Opportunity Trust Fund (COF), created by the Colorado Legislature, provides a stipend to eligible undergraduate students. The State pays a portion of your total in-state tuition when you attend a Colorado public institution. Out-of-state students can petition for in-state residency under certain circumstances. Check with CCD Admissions/Records Office 303-556-2420 Sign Up for COF

6. Activate Your CCD E-mail Account Use this step-by-step handout to activate your CCD E-mail. Right Click on this link and choose Open Hyperlink: http://www.ccd.edu/ccd.nsf/html/WEBB87SJU7/$FILE/Student+Email.pdf It is recommended you activate your email as soon as possible, since the Office of Financial Aid will be sending you emails about your aid and other important offices on campus. Then you should check your email account once a week. If you placed yourself on a class waitlist then you will need to check your email every day. (see Waitlist slide) Your CCD e-mail account will be the only official means of communication between you and the college! Activate Your CCD E-mail

7. Register for a Student Orientation • Why is it so important to attend a new student orientation? • College is an investment; you want to get the most out of it. • Get a full tour of the Auraria Campus—see that CCD is more than South Classroom. • Connect with other students like yourself. • Learn about all the student services on campus that can help you succeed. • Engage with friendly faculty and staff at CCD. To register for a new student orientation, please right click on the link: https://www.ccd.edu/ccd.nsf/showform?openview&fid=WEBB88PES9 Be Prepared! Make a list of questions you need answered. Here is a list of the most frequent questions asked; please right click on the link: http://www.ccd.edu/ccd.nsf/html/WEBB87QPNR-Orientation+FAQs Dress comfortably for the orientation and walking around campus. Afterwards purchase your books and student ID. (see bookstore and student ID slides) • Register for an Orientation

8. Do you have your Financial Aid Money? “I filled out my FASFA, but I didn’t know that I had been selected for verification and needed to turn in more documents to the financial aid office and I had to set up a payment plan in order to start my semester.” If you haven’t yet applied for Financial Aid and need help, please call The Educational Opportunity Office at 303-556-9226. If you have applied, make sure you applied for both years 11-12 and 12-13, so you can get a summer award and fall award. Call the financial aid office if you have questions concerning your aid at 303-556-5503. You can also check your financial aid status in your CCDConnect account. Login, click on the Financial Aid tab and see your status. Go to CCD’s financial aid’s website for more info, please right click the link: http://www.ccd.edu/department/FinancialAid Need Loan Money? You must follow these steps, please right click on this link: http://www.ccd.edu/ccd.nsf/html/WEBB87MVLS-How+To+Apply+For+A+Student+Loan • Your Financial Aid Money

9. Must Complete Immunization Records Immunizations Forms Auraria Immunization Form http://www.mscd.edu/media/mscd2011/content/healthcenter/documents/immunization_form_0609-1.pdf Meningococcal Disease Information Form http://www.mscd.edu/media/mscd2011/content/healthcenter/documents/meningitis_inf_form-1.pdf Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Form http://www.mscd.edu/media/mscd2011/content/healthcenter/documents/tb_risk_assessment-1.pdf Proof of Immunization http://www.mscd.edu/media/mscd2011/content/healthcenter/documents/certificate_of_immunization-1.pdf All CCD students are required to comply with the immunization policy. Right click on each of the immunization forms on the left hand side of the page and print these forms. Complete the forms and return them to Plaza Building, Suite 149. Need to update your immunizations? The Health Center at Auraria can help you. Please right click this link to learn more about immunization requirements: http://www.mscd.edu/healthcenter/immunization/ccd.shtml You have a semester to comply with this policy! If you do not turn in these records, a registration hold is placed on your student account for the following semester. CCD Health Insurance Forms CCD Insurance Plan http://www.mscd.edu/media/mscd2011/content/healthcenter/documents/CCD_2011_12_Brochure%20(2).pdf\ CCC Enrollment Form http://www.mscd.edu/media/mscd2011/content/healthcenter/images/CCD_2011_12_Insurance_Enrollment_Form.pdf • Immunization Records

10. Get Your Student ID and Bus/Light-rail Pass Once you have registered for classes and have a printed schedule you can go to the Tivoli Student Union, RM 269, and get your student ID and Bus/Light-rail pass. You will need to bring with you $15 dollars, your printed schedule, and your drivers license/permit. The Student ID office will place a bus and light-rail pass on your ID for the semester you are registered for. You can also do this during your scheduled new student orientation. You will need to have a student ID to access the computer labs, tutoring labs, and library. You are expected to have your student ID and books by the first day of classes. Worst case scenario: You can get your student ID the first week of classes in South Classroom at the Welcome Center, but there can be long lines at this time. Bus and Light-rail Station at Colfax & Speer • Student ID

11. Where to Get Your Text Books? “To be successful in college is to be prepared! Make sure you have your textbooks during the first week of classes. ” Once you have registered and purchased your Student ID, you can begin getting your College Textbooks. You will use your Detailed Schedule print-out to take to the CCD Bookstore in the Tivoli Student Union, second floor. Let their friendly staff help you pick your book by using your class schedule. Once their staff has helped you pick out your books, you can purchase them or just copy the information needed to purchase them elsewhere by comparing prices. (Read Articles left-side) You can also look this information up at Auraria’s Online Bookstore and buy online, please right click on the link: http://www.aurariabooks.com/ePOS?this_category=126&store=461&form=shared3%2fgm%2fmain%2ehtml&design=461 How to Buy Cheap College Textbooks http://www.wikihow.com/Buy-Cheap-College-Textbooks 4 Ways to Get College Textbooks Free http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2009/09/02/4-ways-to-get-college-textbooks-free Big Dog Textbooks (local) http://www.bigdogtextbooks.com/denver_index.htm • Text Books

12. Note: These estimates are based on taking the higher amount from each class section. You may have classes with lower costs depending on the type of class mode delivered. • Text Books

13. Attend Classes! How do I know where to go? Building/Locations for CCD Classes To know where your class is at print your Detailed Schedule . The schedule will list the time, day of the week, and location of each class. If you need help reading your schedule you can always ask the Welcome Center in South Classroom on the first floor in the middle of the building. To be a successful college student you should attend all your classes and keep up with the work. If you are going to miss a day, email or call your professor letting them know and arrange to make up the work. If you are falling behind let your professor and advisor/case manager know so you are given all the resources available to help you like FREE Tutoring in South Classroom 142. It is your responsibility to be successful in College. Know that CCD is here to help you succeed. AD=Admin. Building AU=Library Media Center CCDN=CCD North, 6221 Downing St., Denver CDC=CCD Children’s College CN=Central Classroom KC=King Center LC=CCD Lowry, 1070 Alton St., Denver MC=Modular Classroom, corner of 7th & Curtis NC=North Classroom PE=Physical Education PL=Plaza Building SI=Science Building SO=South Classroom (most of your classes) TE=Technology Building TV=Tivoli Student Union WC=West Classroom TBA=To Be Announced; Classroom has yet to be decided. Check with the department. MW= Mondays and Wednesdays Classes TR=Tuesdays and Thursdays Classes F=Friday; S=Saturday; U=Sundays Map of campus: http://www.ccd.edu/ccd.nsf/html/View+Campus+Locations • Attend Classes

14. What happens during the first week of classes? “It can be really crazy that first week if you didn’t plan ahead and keep on track with the enrollment steps. I kept asking questions and everyone helped me out.” This is your first semester and you are a little nervous of what to expect the first week. Arrive early the first week to give yourself time to find your classes. Have your College Textbooks purchased (Keep the receipt in case you have to return any books) Know how to access your CCDConnect Student Portal, Desire2Learn (this is where your professor will post handouts, test reviews and the syllabus for the class). If you have questions ask your advisor/case manager for help. Look over all you class syllabis (this is your road map of the class during the semester) and see how much work each class is asking of you. Can you handle all this work, or do you need to adjust your class schedule by shifting in a different class or reduce your credit load. This will depend on how busy your employment and family schedule is. Ask your advisor/case manager for help if you are feeling overwhelmed. Make sure you add or drop classes by the appropriate dates of the semester. This usually happens during the first week. Introduce yourself to fellow classmates. You will be needing their help through the semester, either creating study groups or asking for notes if you miss a class. Check your CCD e-mail regularly! Introduce yourself to the professor and know his/her office hours. This is when you can ask for help. How to Survive Your First Week--Blogs Blog 1 http://www.survivingcollegelife.com/2008/08/08/what-to-expect-your-first-week-of-college/ Blog 2 http://www.universitylanguage.com/blog/24/survive-your-first-week-of-college/ Blog 3 http://lifehacker.com/5335215/10-must+dos-for-the-first-week-of-college Blog 4 http://collegelife.about.com/od/cocurricularlife/qt/tipsfor1styear.htm Blog 5 http://newamericamedia.org/2012/04/survival-skills-for-todays-community-college-student.php * So that you understand this blog better, know that in California, resources are tight and students compete to be in classes which creates a competitive environment. • First Week of Classes

15. How do I learn about jobs and careers at CCD? CCD’s Career Center Services Explore Career and Academic Majors http://www.ccd.edu/ccd.nsf/html/WEBB87CV65-Career+and+Academic+Major+Exploration Take a Career Assessment http://www.ccd.edu/ccd.nsf/html/WEBB87CV65-take+a+career+assessment Career Advising Services http://www.ccd.edu/ccd.nsf/html/WEBB87CV65-Career+Advising--the+CDC+is+here+to+help! What can I do with my major http://www.ccd.edu/ccd.nsf/html/WEBB87CV65-Career+Services Apply for a off-campus job or student employment position http://www.ccd.edu/ccd.nsf/html/WEBB87CV65-Job+Search+Strategies During your first and second semester at CCD, you should begin deciding what your career path will be. You can start asking your advisor in the ACC office in South Classroom 134 when you start you College Level classes. This a great time to have this discussion. Start early! Connect with CCD’s Career Development Office in Tivoli Student Union, RM 221 or call 303-352-3306. They can help you understand your career choices and matching it to a college degree. Begin asking parents, family and friends about various jobs and careers they have chosen—and why? Start meeting with people from the industry you are interested in and have informational interviews with them. This is a great way to network before graduating. Begin to understand when you will need to transfer to a four-year college/university to finish your degree. At CCD you have many options depending on what you want to study and become. Students taking a career assessment. It helps them understand their career paths. • Choosing a Degree and Career Path

16. I am Falling behind in my Classes. Help! • FREE Tutoring in South Classroom 142! • Reading • English • ESL • Math If you feel you are falling behind in your classes, you need to let a few people know: You need to let your professor now right away so he or she can help you and give you advice for the class. Let your educational case manager know so they can introduce you to all the free tutoring available and the student services and resources on campus. You would be surprised at all the help that is available. Take a deep breath. It is not the end of the world. We may need to discuss ways to help you manage your schedule—work, family, and school. CCD starts sending Academic Alerts out to students during the fourth week of school each semester. A educational case manager will be contacting you by email or phone to discuss your options and resources. Make sure you are checking your CCD e-mail. Never feel stupid for asking for help or to have something explained to you. This is what college is all about—challenging your limits and always pushing yourself a little more. You may need to Withdraw from the class. Need help on your homework, preparing for a paper, or reviewing for an exam? Then the Academic Support Center is for you. Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • FREE Tutoring and Student Services

17. Finals and Next Semester To be ready for your finals at the end of semester, you want to start from the very begin of a semester. Review your notes each week and develop study groups to place the information into long-term memory. Two weeks before finals, begin organizing each class’s notes, quizzes, and exams into folders, so you can begin your reviews. You may even want to create your own study review based on these materials. Ask your professors how they would prepare for finals in their classes and what extra material they have for the class. Get FREE tutoring on areas that are still fuzzy for you in the class. Around this time you also need to register for the next semester during ‘open registration’. If you are passing your classes then register for the next class in the sequence. Example: you are in ENG 030 and getting a B, then register for ENG 060. If you are close to a C or may not pass the class then reregister for the class in the following semester. Example: you are in MAT 060 and getting a C-/D, then re-register for MAT 060. Make sure to consult your case manager to be sure you are on track with your classes and degree. How to Study for College Exams Blog 1 http://www.zencollegelife.com/best-tips-for-acing-final-exams/ Blog 2 http://www.ehow.com/how_2224337_ace-final-exams.html Blog 3 http://www.cse.buffalo.edu/~rapaport/howtostudy.html Blog 4 http://www.thecollegesolution.com/the-best-way-to-study-for-final-exams How to Create Your College Schedule Blog 1 http://www.collegeview.com/articles/article/class-scheduling-dos-and-don-ts-for-first-year-students Blog 2 http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/8BB2B355/What-Does-a-Typical-College-Class-Schedule-Look-Like/ • Preparing for Finals and Next Semester

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