Ohlone Community College District Fremont & Newark, CA
Michelle Dimmett Outreach & Orientation Coordinator Ohlone
College mdimmett@ohlone. edu
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Community College is Right For You if Youre unsure of a major,
or want to explore your different interests & develop your
skills Youre looking for a fresh start from High School You are
looking for a more affordable & personal option when it comes
to education Youre looking for an Associates Degree or
certification for a new career You want to transfer to a 4- year
college or university UC s admit about 80% of California Community
College Transfer student applications 60% of juniors & seniors
at the CSU level are community college transfer students
Transferring from a community college is often a more practical
decision, in terms of GPA & cost. Ohlone College has the 4 th
best transfer rate out of all the bay area colleges ( and in the
top 10 of all colleges in the state !)
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Why Ohlone? SFSU Rep Visit 11/13- Transfer Center APASA Mtgs
Mondays @ 2pm Chem Test on Monday Interview Thursday @3:30pm
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Degrees & Programs at Ohlone Over 190 degrees &
academic programs Highlights American Sign Language/ Interpreter
Computer Networking, Biotech, Environmental Science Early Childhood
Studies Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant
Multimedia (Graphic Design, Animation, Video Game Design)
Broadcasting (TV & Radio), Entertainment Design &
Technology
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Ohlone As A Transfer School Highly regarded as a top school for
transfer students Located near major cities and highly regarded
colleges and universities 58% transfer rate (vs. 40% state-wide
average) Over 600 students transfer to a 4-year college from Ohlone
every year
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Transfer Center Help you locate schools specializing in your
major Set up visits with University Reps Assist you will filling
out applications & personal statements Transfer Day Transfer
Admission Guarantee (TAG) UC: Davis, Irvine, Merced, Irvine, Santa
Cruz, Santa Barbara CSU Monterey Ohlone As A Transfer School Santa
Clara University Golden Gate University
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Student Services Personal Development Courses New Student
Orientation & Peer Mentors Counseling (academic advising)
Extended Opportunities Programs & Services Disabled Students
Programs & Services Tutoring Labs Health Center (physical &
mental health) Tri-Cities One- Stop Career Center Athletics
Financial Aid $$$ Puente Program The Ohlone Pantry Radio Station
& TV Studio
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Campus Life Close to 16,000 students every year 22 active clubs
Fun campus events ( almost all free for students ) Welcome Day
Associated Students of Ohlone College
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Financial Aid Ohlone College Foundation Federal Work Study
Board of Governors Fee Waiver Cal Grants Extended Opportunities
Programs & Services California Dream Act FAFSA ( Free
Application for Federal Student Aid )
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Step 1: Apply online www. ohlone. edu Step 2: Take your
placement test Step 3: Attend New Student Orientation ( Or Freshman
Days ) Step 4: Register for Classes & Pay Applying to Ohlone
College