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English Placement Test Results

English 101A/BEnglish 101A/B English 105A/BEnglish 105A/B

These are skill based courses that do not count These are skill based courses that do not count toward your AA degree, BUT will help you toward your AA degree, BUT will help you be successful in the courses required for be successful in the courses required for your degree and Transfer.your degree and Transfer.

English Placement Test Scores

English 51A or 51B – This English course English 51A or 51B – This English course is required for the Associate of Arts or is required for the Associate of Arts or Science Degree. Science Degree.

It is not transferable (meaning it doesn’t It is not transferable (meaning it doesn’t count toward a 4-year college degree).count toward a 4-year college degree).

English Placement Test Scores

English 1A – Freshman CompositionEnglish 1A – Freshman Composition

Required for admission to a 4-year university Required for admission to a 4-year university and will also count toward your Associate and will also count toward your Associate of Arts Degree.of Arts Degree.

See the following flow chart…..See the following flow chart…..

English Flow Chart

English 1B – satisfies critical thinking requirement at t the UC and CSU English 1A – required at any four-year university Transfer Level Non-Transfer Level

English 51A or 51B – AA degree composition course Students must get a “C” grade or better for graduation English 101A/B and 105A/B are skill building courses to prepare students for successful completion of 51A

The units for 100 level courses do not count towards a degree.

English 1B Literature & Critical Thinking

(3 Units)

English 51A Intro to Communication

Skills

OR

English 51B Intermediate

Communication Skills

English 101A/B ?English 105 A/B

Reading & Writing Lab 6 Units

English 1A Composition and Reading

(3 Units)

Math Placement Results

Math 101 – does not count towards a degree Math 101 – does not count towards a degree but is a skill building course that helps you but is a skill building course that helps you acquire the skills for the next level of math.acquire the skills for the next level of math.

Math Placement Results Math 87Math 87 – Math for Life – Math for Life

This course satisfies the math requirement for This course satisfies the math requirement for the Associate’s Degreethe Associate’s Degree

Math 61Math 61 – Elementary Algebra – Elementary Algebra

This course is the first course in the sequence This course is the first course in the sequence for transfer level mathfor transfer level math

Math 63Math 63 – Intermediate Algebra – Intermediate Algebra

This course is the prerequisite to transfer mathThis course is the prerequisite to transfer math

Transfer Math Courses

You will be required to complete ONE You will be required to complete ONE transfer-level math course to be admitted to transfer-level math course to be admitted to a university. If you are not transferring, go a university. If you are not transferring, go to the next slide…..to the next slide…..

Transfer Math courses are:Transfer Math courses are:

Math 10A, 15, 25, 45, 1A, 1BMath 10A, 15, 25, 45, 1A, 1B

You will take a course pertaining to your You will take a course pertaining to your major area of study. See flowchart next.major area of study. See flowchart next.

Math Flow Chart

MATH 1A 1B, 2A or 2B Calculus Sequence for

Specific Majors

MATH 15 Precalculus (Engineering &

Science)

MATH 25 Statistics (Business)

MATH 45 Contemporary Math

(Liberal Arts & Humanities)

MATH 10A Structure and Concepts In Mathematics 1 (Education)

Choose One Depending on Major

MATH 61 Elementary Algebra MATH 87

Mathematics for life

MATH 101 Basic College Math

Transferable Courses Above this line

Non-Transferable Courses Below this line. These are prerequisite courses for transfer level math.

Transferable Math courses fulfill admission requirements to the CSU/UC,

Math 101: skill building math course to prepare students for successful completion of any AA degree course. Does not count toward degree.

Math 61, 63, and 87: are AA Degree level math courses. Students must get a “C” grade or better to graduate.

Math Sequence

PROGRAMS OF STUDY:

Academic & Vocational Programs Degrees & Certificates AA/AS/C

Administration of Justice - Corrections  Administration of Justice - Law Enforcement

 Agriculture Science Technology   Art   

Biology  Business

Business Administration   Child Development  

Child Support Services    Computer Information Systems  

Geography/Geology   Health science (General)  

Humanities  Mathematics  

 Office Management & Technologies Performing Arts  

Physical Education   Precision Agriculture   

Psychiatric Technician Psychology  

 Social Science   Social Work  

Student Services

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Financial Aid

Important deadlines:March 2nd – Cal Grant entitlement award

program (based on need)Sept. 2nd – Cal Grant competition award

program (based on grades)

Financial Aid office hours:9:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri Walk-ins onlyPlease call (559) 934-2214 for informationFederal, State, Private, and Institutional aid Forms available

FAFSA - apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov to cut processing time BOGG

Loan forms - subsidized and unsubsidizedGPA verification forms - for Cal GrantWork Study – forms available ONLINEWest Hills College scholarship applications

CERTIFICATE AND/OR ASSOCIATE DEGREE?

Short term training in a specific field

Approx. 4 semesters

Complete 4-30+ units and start working!

27 Certificate Programs, including Child Development, Computer Information Systems and Business

Minimum of 60 units in Courses #1-99, comprised of major requirements, general education and elective units 24 majors to choose from!

And/Or Transfer to a 4-year College or University

The Main Page….

How to Register for Classes using “ My West Hills “

“Student” Section Log In

Successful Log In

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Student Support Services ProgramsStudent Support Services Programs

• There are many support programs available to students in addition to Financial Aid. The next slides will explain each program in a little more detail. You can spend as much time on them as you want.

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services

Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) is a state-funded program designed to help low-income and educationally disadvantaged students gain access to and successfully complete a program of higher education.

Eligibility and Admission1. Complete the EOPS application

2. Be enrolled full-time (12 units or more)

3. Not have completed more than 70 units of degree-applicable coursework

4. Qualify to receive a Board of Governors Grant based on income standard

or public assistance criteria only

5. Must be attending West Hills College

6. Be educationally disadvantaged as determined by the EOPS staff

Services Provided to Students-Book services and/or Grants (after 1st semester) -Priority registration services -Academic/personal/transfer/counseling services -Student activities

Our Learning Skills Program provides individual and small group instruction for students with learning

disabilities in a new high-tech lab setting in the library. Computer-assisted instruction is available to all students

with disabilities.

  Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS)

These services include the following:

Individual, academic & vocational counseling

Accommodations

Note takers/Readers

Diagnostic assessment

Alternative testing services

Liaison with State Department of Rehabilitation & other agencies

Priority registration

West Hills College is committed to providing equal access to education for people with disabilities. The DSPS office

provides services to persons with physical, learning and psychological disabilities.

  Student Support Services (SSS) One Step Beyond Program is a federally funded program

under Title IV for the special population of low income, first-

generation college students, and individuals with disabilities.

Eligible students who demonstrate an academic need can

benefit from the support services provided by the program.

Services for students:

Counseling – priority registration, educational planning, academic, career and personal counseling

Financial Aid application assistance

Field trips to universities, cultural activities and events

Comprehensive study program; individual & group tutoring

College, community, and social service referrals

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The CalWORKs program provides academic and vocational support to students receiving cash aid from any county welfare agency.

Eligibility Criteria

CalWORKs/TANF Recipient that has or is developing a Welfare to Work (W2W) Plan Self-Initiated Participants (SIPs) Enrolled at West Hills College Current Passport to Services/ CalWin Copy of Welfare to Work Plan

Supportive Services

- Academic & Vocational Counseling - Paid Child Care - Job Preparation Workshops (dates and time to be announced) - Paid Work Study- Employment Services (dates and time to be announced)

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)

At West Hills College, At West Hills College, CAMPCAMP provides academic services, provides academic services, support services and financial assistance to eligible migrant students whosupport services and financial assistance to eligible migrant students who

are enrolled full-time basis the first academic year. Students participating inare enrolled full-time basis the first academic year. Students participating inthis program will learn strategies to better Cope with lifestyle changes,this program will learn strategies to better Cope with lifestyle changes,

adjustments and personal situations that can impair educational achievementadjustments and personal situations that can impair educational achievementwithin migrant families. Students will be mentored to improve theirwithin migrant families. Students will be mentored to improve their

organizational, critical thinking and communication skills. Students will beorganizational, critical thinking and communication skills. Students will beencouraged to set goals and develop leadership qualities.encouraged to set goals and develop leadership qualities.

Eligibility Criteria:Eligibility Criteria: Must have a G.P.A of 2.0 or higherMust have a G.P.A of 2.0 or higher Must be a migrant student or have seasonal farm work background (within the last two Must be a migrant student or have seasonal farm work background (within the last two

years)years)

Services Provided:Services Provided: Vision & Physical Exams Vision & Physical Exams Tutoring ServicesTutoring Services Textbooks Textbooks School suppliesSchool supplies Campus Visits to UC’s, CSU’s & Private CollegesCampus Visits to UC’s, CSU’s & Private Colleges

What Happens If…

I want a refund of my fees? I want a refund of my fees? Pg 8Pg 8 I want to challenge a prerequisite?I want to challenge a prerequisite? Pg 13-14Pg 13-14 I get F’s in some of my classes or forget to drop a class? I get F’s in some of my classes or forget to drop a class? Pg 15 Pg 15 I get a letter in the mail that says I’m on Academic I get a letter in the mail that says I’m on Academic

Probation/Dismissal? Probation/Dismissal? Pg 15Pg 15 I want to withdraw totally from school? I want to withdraw totally from school? Pg 16Pg 16 I have Advanced Placement scores? I have Advanced Placement scores? Pg 19Pg 19 I need to file a grievance against a student/instructor? I need to file a grievance against a student/instructor? Pg 23Pg 23 I drop below 12 units and I’m on financial aid? I drop below 12 units and I’m on financial aid? Pg 28Pg 28

Important InformationAB 1088 – Sexual Assault Education

AB 1088 stands for “Assembly Bill 1088” effective AB 1088 stands for “Assembly Bill 1088” effective Jan 1, 2006 which provides mandatory Jan 1, 2006 which provides mandatory information to incoming students during information to incoming students during orientation about sexual assault and services orientation about sexual assault and services available on campus or in the community.available on campus or in the community.

WHAT TO DOWHAT TO DO

http://www.calcasa.org/6.0.htmlhttp://www.calcasa.org/6.0.html

Orientation Sign Off Form

NameName: : Birthdate:Birthdate: Sign off that you have participated in the Sign off that you have participated in the

West Hills College Coalinga new student West Hills College Coalinga new student orientation, and received information on orientation, and received information on the sexual assault policy and a catalog.the sexual assault policy and a catalog.

________________________________________________________________________Sign HereSign Here

Please leave with the orientation staff person.Please leave with the orientation staff person.