Presentation slides developed by Betty Hopperstad
NAPA VALLEY COLLEGEhttp://www.napavalley.edu
Student Orientation
Summer Semester 2009
Resource Materialsfor Today’s Orientation
Student Orientation Packet with Slides
Napa Valley College Catalog
Credit Class Schedule
Financial Aid Application
Assessment Results
Today’s agenda
Student Responsibilities
Student Rights
Student Services
Programs:
Certificates, Degrees & Transfer
Today’s agenda
Planning and Selecting Your Classes
based on:
1. Career/Education Goal
2. Assessment Results
3. Prerequisites, Co-requisites
& Recommended Preparation
Next …In Your First Semester
Develop An Educational Plan
During Orientation … we will help you enroll in your first semester courses.
Following Orientation … starting in the third week of the semester … schedule an appointment with us to develop an Educational Plan.
Student ResponsibilitiesSee Catalog: Academic Standards
Pages 33-37
• Attendance Policy
• Units • Full-time/part-time load • Homework requirements
• Grades and Satisfactory Progress
Student Responsibilities
Academic and Progress Probation
Honors
Program Changes and Dropping Classes
Academic Honesty
Staying Informed
Student RightsSee Catalog: Pages 8-10 & 74
Family Rights and Privacy Act
Grievance
Non-discrimination
Prohibition of Sexual Harassment
Catalog Rights
Presentation slides developed by Betty Hopperstad
STUDENT SERVICES
See the
College Catalog
Pages 39-45
STUDENT SERVICES
Admissions & Records
Testing and Tutoring Center
Diagnostic Learning Services
Financial Aid
Health Services
Public Safety
Child Development Center
STUDENT SERVICES
Counseling Center
Career Center
Transfer Center
Disabled Student Programs & Services
EOPS & Student Support Services
STUDENT SERVICESASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY(ASB)
Room 103
• The official organization of students
• ASB card can be purchased
$5.00 per semester
• Your money supports student
clubs and student activities
Presentation slides developed by Betty Hopperstad
Academic Programs
Certificate programs (See catalog pages 61-97)
A.S. Degree programs (See catalog pages 73-97)
A.A. Degree programs (See catalog pages 61-71)
Transfer programs (See catalog pages 99-105)
Certificate ProgramsSee Catalog: Occupational Programs
Pages 61-97
Technical/occupational training in specific job skills
All units are in the major
No general education required
Length: 1 - 2 years
Associate of Science Degree(See Catalog: Pages 73-97)
Associate of Arts Degree(See Catalog: Pages 61-71)
• Required 60 units with a 2.0 GPA
• Complete the major
• Complete general education
• Complete other graduation requirements
• Length: Two years (+)
Transfer to a Four-Year UniversityRecommended Plan
Complete: 60 units with a 2.0 GPA (higher for some
majors)
Complete: lower division Major requirements
Complete: lower division General Education requirements
Complete: other 4-year graduation requirements
Planning and Selecting Your Classes
How to select your classes based on:
Career/Educational Goal
Assessment Results
Prerequisites, Co-requisites
& Recommended Preparation
Career/Educational Goals
If you are planning to:
Complete a Certificate or Associate Degree, use your Catalog and Supplement, & see a Counselor.
Transfer to a 4-year college, see a Counselor.
Career/Educational Goals
If you are undecided about your major or career goal, take one of these courses in your first semester!
Counseling 110 Career/Life Planning
Counseling 100 College Success
Counseling 90 Career Decision-Making
Understanding Assessment Results
What affects your assessment results?
If you agree with the assessment results, you can enroll in the course indicated.
If you do not agree with the assessment results, you can:
Retake the assessment Complete a Petition for Requisite Equivalency Complete a Challenge Petition
Understanding Assessment Results English Course Levels
• Engl 12-82 Skill development (in reading,
writing, spelling & grammar)
• Engl 85 Basic English Writing
• Engl 90 Preparing for College Writing
• Engl 120 Reading and Composition I
Note: Engl 84, Writing Lab (can be taken with any writing course)
Understanding Assessment Results Math Course Levels
• Math 10 Basic math (self-paced) or
Math 55 Pre-algebra
• Math 90 / 91 Elementary algebra / lab or Math 96/ 97 Two-semester elem. algebra
• Math 94 / 95 Intermediate algebra / lab or
Math 98/99 Two-semester inter. algebra
• Math 100-299 Transfer level math (requires completion of prerequisite course)
Prerequisite, Co-requisite & Recommended Preparation
In the Catalog & Schedule you will find courses with:
Prerequisite: required preparation (“C” grade or higher) prior to taking a course
Co-requisite: required preparation to be taken at the same time or prior to a course
Recommended Preparation: highly recommended preparation prior to taking a course
REGISTRATION TIPS
1. Check the prerequisites for your courses.
2. Are any of your classes “linked” to another course?
3. Be sure to process all petitions and required documents 48 hours (minimum) in advance of the date of your registration.
4. Make sure all of your past fees have been paid.
5. Check your registration priority dates!