Educational Planning: My Map to Success

Week TWO

Agenda

Matriculation at Mt. SAC

Educational Planning

Understanding Placement Results and Degree Options

Bridge Program (Fall term)

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What exactly is Matriculation?

Matriculation 4

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 their educational endeavors.

Matriculation 5

Student’s Rights & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Provide HS/College Transcripts

Express your educational goal upon admission

Declare a major

Attend classes, complete coursework and progress toward your educational goal

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

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

2. Assessmento English, Math, & Reading Placement

3. Orientationo Information you need to know as students

4. Counseling/Advisemento Counselors & Educational Advisors

5. Registrationo myportal.mtsac.edu or my.mtsac.edu

6. Feeso Remember important deadlines

Registration Overview & Process7

o English Placemento Assessment of Written English (AWE)

o Reading Placemento Degrees of Reading Power (DRP)o Compass/ESL Reading

o Math Placemento (4 different tests)

Understanding Your Placement8

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.

http://www.mtsac.edu/students/assessment

Assessment of Written English 9

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

Degree of Reading Power 10

DPR

Read 70

Read 80

*Read 90

**Read 100

AS or AA Degree

AS or AA Degree

*Required. Must take and complete for any Associate Degrees. **Exempt from Reading Competency, if initial placement in Read 100.

COMPASS / ESL Reading 11

COMPASS

ESL

AMLA 31R

AMLA 32R

*AMLA 33R AS / AA Degree

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

Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project12

Math Placement

LERN 48

LERN 49

Math 50

Math 51 or (51A & 51B)

Math 71 or (71A & 71B)

Transferable Level Math100,110,120,130,150,160,140,180

AA/AS Degree

Transfer

Programs of Study 13

Mt. SAC

CertificateProgram

Associate in Arts/Associate in Science

Transfer to University

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

o Major/Core courses onlyo No General Education (must meet any course prerequisites)o 1 semester – 2.5 years

Certificate 14

Associate in Science

o 60 associate degree appropriate units minimum

o Major courses

o General Education (Area A – E)

o Math Competency (Math 71)

o Physical Well-Being

o Reading Competency

o 2 – 3 years (based on full-time load)

o After completion of occupational program, student is geared toward the working field.

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Associate in Arts Degrees

1. Business2. Communication3. Fine Arts4. Humanities5. Information

Technology6. Kinesiology and

Wellness

7. Language Arts8. Mathematics9. Music10.Natural Sciences11.Social & Behavioral

Sciences

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

California State University 17

University of California 18

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)

Transfer to University 19

Summary of Mt. SAC Programs20

Certificate AssociateOf Science Transfer

•Major Courses•No G.E. (must complete any prerequisites)•1 semester to 2 years

thenemployment

•Major Courses•G.E. (Area A-E)•Math competency•PE•Reading competency•2 yrs. to 3 yrs. (full time)

thenemployment

•Some Major Courses•G.E.•60 transferable units•Transfer•4 yrs. to 5yrs. (full time)

thenemployment or

more school

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Salary Information 21

Per Year Estimated College Cost

The figures listed above are provided by the SFSU Office of Student Financial Aid

Calculating Your G.P.A. 23

Course Units Grade

GEOL 8GEOL 8L 4 A

ENGL 67 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

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

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

Academic & Progress Probation

Academic Probation:

Attempted 12 units

Cumulated below a 2.0 GPA

Progress Probation:

Attempted 12 units

Cumulated 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 25

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

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

Simple Rule:

For every one hour of classroom time, allow two hours for H/W, study time, & other assignments

How to read the class schedule26

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

Advisory: Recommended before enrolling in a certain course

Corequisite: A class which must be taken concurrently with another course

Not Degree Applicable: Refresher course in reading, writing, or computation. Do not count towards graduation from Mt. SAC or transferring to an university

Degree Applicable: Course applied to Associate Degree or Certificate Program

(Look at the schedule of class or college catalog for additional terms)

Terms to Know 27

Registration for Classes 28

Register for your classes and access your information ONLINE at

http://my.mtsac.edu

Key Dates to Remember

Registration Window

Start of term

Last day to add classes

Last day to drop a class without a “W”

Last day to change grading option of a class

Last day to petition for graduation:

Last day to withdraw from a class

Registration for next term

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Enrollment Fee: $46 per unit Required of all students except those qualifying for BOGW Fee Waiver International Student Fees: $217 per unit (plus $46 per unit) Out-of-State Student Fees: $217 per unit (plus $46 per unit)

Parking: $40 or $20 w/BOGW (per semester)

Student Activities Fee: $11

Health: $17 or $ 12 w/BOGW (per semester)

Materials Fee: varies Fee is noted under the class listing at the end of the course

description

* fees are subject to change

Cost of Attendance… Spring 201530

Repeat PolicySee Mt. Sac Catalog

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

Catalog Rights

Forgiveness of GradesSee Mt. Sac Catalog

Mt. SAC’s Catalog is available online

Registration Policy 31

www.mtsac.edu – Mt. Sac Website

my.mtsac.edu – Student’s registration , transcript, personal information

www.assist.org – Transfer info to UC/ CSU

www.fafsa.ed.gov – Federal financial aid form

www.fastweb.com – Scholarship website

www.mtsac.edu/transfer - Mt. SAC Transfer Info

Websites to know 32

Resources: Student Services

Admissions & Records

Assessment Center

Associated Students

Bridge Program

Bursar’s Office/Photo ID (9A)

Career Placement

Counseling Department

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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Homework

Review the General Education Sheets

Next class:Computer labLocation: TBA

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