What You Should Know About

By Kathy Granite All Rights Reserved

General Facts About California Community Colleges

112 Community Colleges

Open access to 2.4 million people

100% acceptance rate/No admission fee

Lower division course preparation for transfer to a university

Associate degrees & certificates *

Freshman and sophomore years only

Save money!

No A-G requirements!

No SAT or ACT requirement!

Don’t have to choose a major right away

Overview of Orientation

Common Student Goals

Transfer to a 4-year University for a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree (B.A. or B.S.)

Earn an Associate of Arts/Science Degree (A.A. or A.S.)

Complete Certificates

Your first step towards a Bachelor’s Degree!

Units: 60 applicable units Residency: 12 units completed at your chosen community

college;

Major: 6 units in classes specifically for your chosen major

= A minimum of 18 units (6 courses) with a letter grade of “C” or better

Complete required competencies (Reading, Writing & Math)

Enter into a University as a Junior

The Associate Degree Requirements

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Want to Transfer to a Four-Year University?

The Steps to Prepare for Transfer

UC

Community colleges commonly have three (3) different general education patterns.

Plan A = General Education Courses for Associate degree only

Plan B = General Education-Breadth Courses for CSU

Plan C = General Education-Breadth Courses For CSU or UC (otherwise known as the IGETC)

What if I’m undecided? That’s Okay. It’s best to be prepared for all options.

1. Understand the Education Plan

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Area #3

Arts & Humanities

Area #4

Social & Behavioral

Area #5

Physical & Biological Sciences

Area #6Language Other Than English

(UC Only)

CSU Graduation Requirement in History,

Constitution and American Ideals

UC= Two courses NO Oral Comp

6 unitsCSU= One of each

course9 units

Area 1 AEnglish Composition

Critical ThinkingOral Communication

Area 2AMathematics

One math course3 units

Three courses9 units

Three courses9 units

Two courses & One Lab7 units

One course3 units

One group3 units

Minimum of 60 Units

=_______ 40 Units

20 Units ofELECTIVES!!

A counselor can help you with:

coordinating career and academic goals education plan patterns transfer requirements Keep you on track

Students can visit or call the counseling office for appointments or drop-ins.

2. Visit a Counselor

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Option to complete a Associate for Transfer to a CSU (AA-T or AS-T)

Option to complete a UC Transfer Admission Guarantee program (TAG)

Transfer to a University as a Junior

3. Know Your Options

The CSU Associate Degree for Transfer

(A.A.- T or A.S. – T)

Administration of Justice Business Administration Communication Studies History Mathematics Psychology Sociology Studio Arts

What Associate Degrees for Transfer do community colleges offer?

Students who earn these degrees will be granted priority admission to a CSU campus in a baccalaureate (BA) degree program or one similar with a guarantee of junior standing as long as the student meets all prescribed admission requirements.

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Six UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements.

By participating in a TAG program, you can ensure your admission to a specific UC campus, receive early review of your academic record, early admission notification and specific guidance on major preparation and general education coursework.

1. UC Davis 4. UC Riverside2. UC Irvine 5. UC Santa Barbara3. UC Merced 6. UC Santa Cruz

The UC Transfer Admission Guarantee

(TAG)

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Each university has different major preparation requirements.

Assist.org shows the admission agreement between:colleges to universities

Watch how… www.assist.org

5. Understand Your Chosen Major Preparation Requirements

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Now that you know all that, it’s time to enroll.

1. Apply online or in person

2. Complete the Early Assessment Program placement tests for math & English (EAP) – Palomar College’s Test

3. Orientation

4. Financial Aid

5. Enroll in classes – ASAP

Steps to Become Matriculated(Registered)

Take Early Assessment Placement tests (EAP) in ENGLISH and MATH to:-- determine your preparedness/placement for math & English courses

Sign up for the Palomar College EAP tests!

April 7th & 11th, 2014

Alternatives to AssessmentsAlternate tests - AP Language or Literature test (3 or higher) or AP Calculus AB or BC test (3 or higher)

After you apply…

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EAP - Do Your Best in English Placement

Any English course number below English 100 WILL NOT TRANSFER

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EAP- Do Your Best in Math Placement

Any Math course below Math 103 WILL NOT TRANSFER

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How many years will you be in community college depends on…

Individual goal EAP placement How many courses you take each semester Four-year university selection/Major prep requirements Grades Commitment Dedication Belief that… YOU CAN DO IT!

Mira Costa College-bound students

1. Take Palomar College EAP / EAP test scores submission (applying to Palomar College first is necessary)

2. Complete the Mira Costa Online Application process

3. Send your Palomar’s EAP test scores to Mira Costa College

Once you do that, I can help you with…

Early/priority enrollment Career search assistance Custom individualized education pattern plan Personal enrollment assistance

Schedule appointment with me, Kathy Granite: Counseling/Career Center