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Professor’s Lecture:Matriculation at Mt. SAC

GE Sheets, Individual Educational Plan

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Homework

Note: No late assignments will be accepted.

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Quiz Time

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Matriculation

• What exactly is Matriculation?

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Matriculation

• 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.

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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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Registration Overview & Process

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 Online only… myportal.mtsac.edu or my.mtsac.edu

6. Feeso Remember important deadlines

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Understanding Your Placement

English Placement– Assessment of Written English (AWE)

Reading Placement– Degrees of Reading Power (DRP)– Compass/ESL Reading

Math Placement– (4 different tests)

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

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Assessment of Written English

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

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Degree of Reading Power

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

COMPASS

ESL

AMLA 31R

AMLA 32R

*AMLA 33R AS / AA Degree

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

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Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP) – 4 types

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

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Programs of Study

Mt. SAC

CertificateProgram

Associate in Arts/Associate in Science

Transfer to University

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Certificate

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

oMajor/Core courses onlyo No General Education (must meet any course

prerequisites)o 1 semester – 2.5 years

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Associate in Science

o 60 associate degree appropriate units minimumo Major courseso General Education (Area A – E)o Math Competency (Math 71)o Physical Well-Beingo Reading Competencyo 2 – 3 years (based on full-time load)o After completion of occupational program, student is

geared toward the working field.

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:

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California State University

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University of California

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Transfer to University

• 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)

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Certificate AssociateOf Science Transfer

•Major Courses•No G.E. (must complete any prerequisites)•1 semester to 2.5 years

Employment

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

Employment

•Some Major Courses•G.E.•60 transferable units•2 yrs. to 3yrs.

University (2-3yrs)

Employment or more school

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Salary Information

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Estimated College Cost

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Calculating Your G.P.A.

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.

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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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Recommended Study Time

Simple Rule:• For every one hour of classroom time, allow two hours

for homework, study time, projects and other assignment pertaining to class

If you work: Take no more than:

40 hrs/wk 6 units30 hrs/wk 9 units20 hrs/wk 12 units5-15 hrs/wk 14-16 units

3 unit course (regular term)3 hours of class time/wk

+ 6 hours of homework/wk= 9 hours total/wk

Full time student = 12 units or 36 total hours

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How to read the class schedule

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

• Advisory: – Recommended before enrolling in a certain course• Co-requisite: – A class which must be taken concurrently with

another course• Not Degree Applicable (Pre-collegiate): Refresher courses in

reading, writing, and math. Do not count towards graduation from Mt. SAC or transferring to an university

• Degree Appropriate: Courses that may apply to certain Associate Degrees and/or Certificate Programs

Terms to Know

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Registration for Classes

Register for your classes and access your information ONLINE at

myportal.mtsac.edu OR 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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Cost of Attendance… Fall 2011

• Enrollment Fee: $36 per unit– Required of all students except those qualifying for BOGW Fee Waiver– International Student Fees: $214 per unit (plus $36 per unit)– Out-of-State Student Fees: $214 per unit (plus $36 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 subject to change. To find the most current fees, view the schedule of classes for the current term.

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Registration Policy

• Repeat Policy– See Mt. Sac Catalog

• Unit load – maximum 18 units per semester– Over 18 units – See Mt. Sac Catalog

• Catalog Rights• Forgiveness of Grades

– See Mt. Sac Catalog

• Mt. SAC’s Catalog is available online

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Websites to know

• www.mtsac.edu – Mt. Sac Website• myportal.mtsac.edu OR my.mtsac.edu –

Registration website/ 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/students/transfer/sheets

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Resources: Student Services

• Admissions & Records• Advising Center• Assessment Center• Associated Students• Bridge Program• Bursar’s Office/Photo ID

(9A)• Career/Job Placement• Counseling

• 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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Questions

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Study Guide

• 6 steps to become a Mt. SAC Student• Assessment Center (Placement test)• Mt. SAC Graduation Requirement• GPA (know how to calculate)• Academic and Progress Probation• 1 hour / 2 hours rule• Website to access your Mt. SAC account

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