Switch 2 Semesters Planning for Associate of Arts and

Science

Tools and Tips for Success in your Transition

Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) Degree Requirement Checklists

Transfer Guides for Specific Colleges

Degree Audit Report (DARS)

Transfer Information

Academic Advisors

Tools For A Successful Switch 2 Semesters

Which degree plan are you following at CSCC? Your intended major at the 4-year college determines the

degree plan you follow at CSCC Examples of related 4-year majors:

Associate of Arts (AA) Associate of Science (AS)Art ArchitecturePsychology ChemistryElementary Education EngineeringHistory MathematicsCommunication Health Related MajorsSociology Pre-Professional Programs

(e.g., Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy)

General rule: If you need advanced Math and/or Science for your intended major, follow the AS plan

Step 1: Know Your Major

92 quarter hours/61 semester hours

Coursework in English & Intermediate Composition Math Historical Study Literature, Culture & Performing Arts Social & Behavioral Sciences Biological & Physical Sciences Additional Requirements

AA and AS Degree Requirements

Columbus State with other Ohio community colleges and state universities will switch to a semester calendar beginning Autumn 2012

Start making your plan for the switch to semesters with an advisor

www.cscc.edu/semesters semesters@cscc.edu for questions

Step 2: Understand Semesters

The “Transition” Student A student who starts at CSCC under Quarters and

graduates under Semesters (YOU!) Credit Hour Formula

1 credit hour x 2/3 = new semester hour value Ex. 45 quarter credit hours x 2/3 = 30 semester credits

Full-Time Enrollment 12 credit hours needed

Costs Same costs annually

Pledge to Students No loss of progress or delay to degree completion

The Semester Basics

Compare: Quarters vs. Semesters

Quarter Length:

10 weeks of instruction

1 week of exams

4 quarters (Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer)

Possible Schedule:

ASC 190 (2)

ENGL 101 (3)

MATH 102 (4)

HUM 151 (5)

Hours in Class: 14 hours/week

Total hours for graduation: 92

Semester Length: 15 weeks of instruction 1 week of exams 2 semesters + summer term

(Autumn, Spring, Summer)

Possible Schedule: COLS 1100 (1)

ENGL 1100 (3)MATH 1020 (2)HIST 1151 (3)PSY 1100 (3)Hours in class: 12 hours/week

Total hours for graduation: 61

Complete your Transitional Plan of Study using Planned Courses in DARS

Must be able to graduate by the end of Summer Semester 2014 to continue with current degree requirements

Students who will graduate after Summer Semester 2014 will follow degree requirements that go into effect Autumn Semester 2012

Run your degree audit report (DARS) to identify what you need to complete your degree

Verify that your major and catalog year are correct

Submit transcripts from other colleges

Step 3: Run a Degree Audit

Advising tool that helps you determine progress toward completion of your degree requirements

Go to www.cscc.edu Click on CougarWeb (under Student Quick Links) Click on CougarWeb for Students Log in Click on My Degree Audit Log in Click on Submit a New Audit

(If your Active Program of Study is not correct, click on Run a ‘What If’ Audit, and select your Program Name from the drop-down menu. Then click on Submit a New Audit. NOTE: This will not change your Program of Study permanently. You will still need to contact Records & Registration to update your record.)

Degree Audit Report (DARS)

Serves as verification of CSCC’s and your commitment to completing your degree requirements by Su ’14 under the current curriculum

Can only be completed with an Advisor It will be saved permanently within the Degree

Audit system This process guarantees you the CSCC Pledge to

Students *These are not mandatory, but recommended.*

DARS Pledge Audits

Not planning on graduating from Columbus State

Planning on changing your major to one of Columbus State’s health programs and you will not be admitted to program until after Summer Quarter 2012

Graduating before AU 2012 Wanting to change to new curriculum

requirements

Who Does NOT Need a Pledge Audit?

Be in touch with your advisor at your four year college if they will also be switching to semesters Note that CSCC Transfer Guides to other

colleges will be changing Meet with an academic advisor to see how this effects

you individually

Step 4: Plan Ahead

Go to the following link to print a checklist:http://www2.cscc.edu/academics/programs/aa-as.shtml

Degree Requirements for 2012-2013 catalog year will be published here.

AA and AS Degree Requirement Checklists

Summer Quarter 2012

Autumn Semester 2012

Spring Semester 2013

DEV 030 Dev 0115 Math 1050

DEV 031 Math 1050 Math 1075

Math 102 Math 1030 Math 1075

Math 103 Math 1075 Math 1116, 1130 or 1148

Math 104 Math 1116, 1130 or 1148

Math 116, 130 or 148

Math Sequence for AAWith Switch to Semesters

Summer Quarter 2012

Autumn Semester 2012

Spring Semester 2013

Math 102 Math 1030 Math 1075

Math 103 Math 1075 Math 1148

Math 104 Math 1148 Math 1149

Math 148 Math 1149 Math 1151

Math 150 Math 1511 Math 1152

Math Sequence for AS With Switch to Semesters

Math for Elementary Education:Math 105-106 (Quarter)Math 1125-1126 (Semester)Business Majors: Math 130-131-132-233 (Quarter) Math 1130-1131-2430 (Semester)Other Majors: Statistics may be required for Bachelor's DegreeMath 135 (Quarter)Statistics 1350 or 1450 (Semester)Graduation Requirements:Math 116, 148, 130 (Quarter) Math 1116, 1148, and 1130 (Semester) and above are considered college level math classes

Special Considerations for Math Sequencing with S2S

What requirements have you met? What do you still need to fulfill?

When do you want to graduate?

Which quarters/semesters are more difficult for you?

What prerequisites do you need here and at your intended 4-year college?

What sequence of classes do you need?

Do you have 92 quarter/61 semester hours to graduate?

What is your intended major and college?

What are your strengths and potential obstacles?

Putting It All Together: Projection to Graduation

Transfer Fair – Autumn Quarter

Advisor Visitation Program & College Visitshttp://www2.cscc.edu/services/advising/

College Transfer Guideshttp://www2.cscc.edu/academics/transfer/search-transfer-

agreements.shtml

Web sites: u.select

(http://www.transfer.org) CollegeNET (college search engine)

(http://www.collegenet.com) CollegeSource (information from college catalogs)

(http://www.collegesource.org)

Step 5: Plan to Transition to a Four-Year College

Office hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-7:30pm Friday 9:30am-4:30pm Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm

Appointment system on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, so plan ahead and schedule an appointment by stopping by our office (Aquinas 116) or calling (614) 287-5353

Walk-ins seen on Tuesdays & Wednesdays; you may expect a wait

E-mail us with general questions: transfer@cscc.edu

Call with quick questions for an advisor: (614) 287-2668

See your advisor before you register for the next quarter

www.cscc.edu/advising

Advising Services