Academic Advising CenterChambers Hall 109

732.906.2596advising@middlesexcc.edu

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Reminders of What’s NewMailed grades have been eliminated. Students must access their grades on CampusCruiser. However, a mailed copy will be provided with a written request to the Office of the Registrar.Web Registration (current students)—weeks of March 23 and 30New Student Registration—week of April 6Last Day to Withdraw—April 9

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Reminders of What’s NewTerri and I field the following appeals:

Registering for a class for a 4th (or more) timeExceeding the 15 credit limit with developmental coursesExceeding the 20 credit limit

Change of status appeals remain within the purview of the Deans.

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Reminders of What’s New

Addiction Studies CertificateCertificate of Achievement in Baking and Pastry Arts

Curriculum

Honors

Dr. Mathew Spano and Prof. Donna-Marie Gardner are the Co-Directors of the Honors Program. Students must secure permission from either of them to enroll in an Honors course.

A student must meet one of the following criteria:For entering, first-year students: a minimum combined SAT

score (Math and Critical Reading) of 1200 OR a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 AND no developmental courses

For current MCC and transfer students: a cumulative GPA of 3.5 after the completion of 12 college credits and all developmental coursework

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Reminders of What’s NewThe strong emphasis is to direct returning students to CampusCruiser to register online.We will lift the registration holds on the STMC screen (the code will be Y09FA).Be aware of the “other credenza” in the Advising Center. This will eventually contain all the new curriculum checksheets.

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Reminders of What’s NewChemistry Science Transfer Pre-Professional has been created to distinguish it from Chemisty Science Transfer. This was done to designate the program for students interested in Medicine, Dentistry, Physical Therapy or any other field requiring Biology. MAT 029 and MAT 031 were Enrichment Courses created for the 2009 Wintersession. These three credit-equivalent courses were for students who earned a "D" or better in their Precalculus or Calculus course. The grade earned in the enrichment course will replace the previously earned grade. The original grade will be expunged from the transcript. Both the original course and the enhancement course will appear on the student's transcript with the same grade for each course.

CHM 010 is now named Basic Chemistry for Health Technology students. CHM 020 is a higher level preparatory course for those students planning for the Science Transfer courses.ENG 122--Writing about Survival and ENG 253--Mythology in Literature are Honors Courses. CSI.AAS now requires CSC 161 and 162 in place of CSC 133 and 134. This is similar to the requirements for CSC.AS.

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Reminders of What’s NewSPE 121 is no longer a humanities elective. It is now a GE Communications course.

It is still required of LA, AFA, Nursing, and Business majors

Former humanities and social science electives (no longer considered GE) are still viable as major electives within the various options of the Liberal Arts curriculum.The Diversity Elective can no longer be used to fulfill two requirements in the LA program.

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Reminders of What’s NewAA Degree: 12 credits of Math, Science, Technology (one math, one science, either one more math or one more science, and CSC 105 or 106AS Degree: 9 credits of SS and HUM (one SS, one HUM and one of either SS or HUM)Possible transfer implications?—continue to emphasize the second MathBUS.AS now will accept either a 3 or 4 credit science—err on the side of the 4 credit science.Still awaiting the updating of degree audit (EVAL and PSPR).

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Reminders of What’s NewMCC Certificate [CER] (formerly the Certificate of Achievement)—between 30 and 36 credit hours with a minimum of “C” in ENG 121 and 122 when required. Minimum 2.0 GPA required.MCC Certificate of Achievement [COA] (formerly the Technical Certificate)--between 16 and 21 credit hours. Minimum 2.0 GPA required.

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Reminder of What’s NewHealth Technology Admissions

OverviewAll students interested in the selective Health Technology programs are encouraged to attend a Health Information Session. These are held Wednesdays at 3 p.m. & Fridays at 8:30 a.m. by appointment onlyDecember 1 is the application deadline for NRB, RAD, DHY, MED and RST for the following fall semesterDecember 1 is the recommended deadline to apply for PSR. Applications will be accepted for this program until May 1 only if spaces remain available.Students interested in PSR must complete all necessary developmental courses by the close of the summer session. No preadmission test is required.Any student expressing an interest in MED after the December 1 deadline must meet with Mrs. Brower in the Admissions Office.

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Reminder of What’s NewHealth Technology Admissions

ProceduresStudents interested in DH, NUR, RAD, and MED must complete all developmental courses by the end of wintersession prior to the Fall semester for which they are applying. Minimum cumulative GPA is 2.0Students interested in RST must complete all developmental courses by the end of the wintersession prior to the fall semester for which they are applying. Minimum cumulative GPA is 2.0. All non-clinical courses must be completed by the close of the spring semester. During the spring semester, students can not exceed more than four courses, of which only two may be science courses. Minimum cumulative GPA is 2.5DHY, NRB, RAD, MED, and RST applicants must take a preadmission exam (TEAS). The admissions process for all selective programs is highly competitive.RAD students (both tracks) must successfully complete a GE math course as a graduation requirement.

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What’s Very New--New Format for New StudentsGroups of new students (who are matriculated and show RR in SASM) will register and undergo orientation in groups under a new format within the purview of the Director of the First Year Experience.

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What’s Very New--New MAT Codes in XTRI

New Code Course EquivalentMAT 003 Placed into MAT 014 or MAT 101MAT 004 Placed into MAT 116 or MAT 123MAT 050 Placed into MAT 129AMAT 005 Placed into MAT 129MAT 006 Placed into MAT 131A or MAT 131Please note—Despite the implementation of these new codes to widen the ability of students to register on the web, it is critically important to continue to utilize the raw Math scores as found in the TSUM screen of SASM. These codes only represent the results of tests taken after January 1, 2009.

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What’s Very New—New Majors

Liberal Arts—African-American StudiesLiberal Arts—Genocide and the HolocaustLiberal Arts—PhilosophyLiberal Arts-Early Childhood EducationEarly Childhood Education (AS)Redesigned Early Childhood Education CertificateBiotechology—Science TransferUnix Administration—Certificate of Achievement

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Some Common H“OOPS”

MAT 014 is a prerequisite for CHM 123 but not BIO 123.Students who receive the equivalent of MAT 014 from a different institution must still take the precalculus diagnostic test.Please remember the “contract” for combination Math classes.Only SPE 121 or a language course can be assigned to a RDG 009 student if she/he tested into ENG 121.PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE—Two 4-credit sciences for CJEmphasize CSC 106 over CSC 105.

If a student tested before 3/08 but never took a Math class at MCC, the gold grid is operative.Under no circumstances are we permitted to overload classes.Under no circumstances are we to evaluate other transcripts without corroboration from Admissions or the Registrar.Be aware of RDG/ENG/ MAT sections in the 50s (combinations).Please allow the student ambassadors in the lobby to assist students with finding sections. Please bookmark and utilize the Kean transfer guide for all EDPR majors.

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NJ STARS StudentsHigh school students prior to 6/09

The NJ Student Tuition Assistance Reward ScholarshipTop 20% of their high school classAt least 12 credit-bearing classes each semester and covers up to 15Covers up to five semesters of tuition and approved fees.

Must apply for all federal & state financial aid available. Must obtain a 3.0 GPA prior to the start of their 3rd semester (excluding winter & summer).Summer & winter sessions are not covered.

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NJ STARS Students--High School students graduating 6/09

Top 15% of their high school classAt least 12 credit-bearing classes each semester and covers up to 18Covers up to five semesters (including summer) of tuition and approved fees.

Must apply for all federal & state financial aid available. Must obtain a 3.0 GPA prior to the start of their 3rd semester.“College ready”—all developmental courses must be completed within one year of HS graduation.

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Determining if a Student is an NJ STAR

Please be sure to look at the STARS indicator in Field 1 of SASM.Please also be careful—for students who have changed their major, the STARS indicator may not be initially visible.

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NJ STARS Advising Guidelines

Most unsure new NJ STARS students should be in Liberal Arts. Changing majors multiple times will jeopardize graduation within the five semester limit.

Do your best to advise unsure first semester STARS students to take English, Western Civilization I, social science elective, foreign language & math.

For STARS students in career-programs (A.A.S. degrees) it is important to begin major courses in their first semester to ensure proper sequencing and graduation within five semesters.When in doubt speak with John, Terri or Don.

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College Placement Test Exemptions

Associate Degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college or universitySAT scores (within the last five years) as follows:

540+ in the Verbal portion exempts the reading and English portion of the test. (2/23/09)530+ in the Math portion exempts MAT 013 and the math portion of the test .

Students must take the essay portion of the test unless transfer credit from other institutions exempt the essay portion of the test.

Exemptions based on transcripts from other colleges are indicated by codes entered in the “Other Tests” section of the TSUM screen.

College graduates from some countries are exempt The countries are listed in the Manual.

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Guidelines for Challenging the Placement Test

ESSAYA score of 7 can be challenged once—ENG 010 to 121A score of 5 can be challenged once—ENG 009 to ENG 010.

MATHAny score can be challenged once. The challenge can occur through the first week of class.

READINGAny score can be challenged once. If needed, students should challenge the reading portion of the CPT first and obtain the score before challenging the writing portion of the CPT.

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MAT 010—0-19 remains in MAT 010 with a 20-30 obviating the course.MAT 013—0-17 remains in MAT 013 with a 18-25 obviating the course.MAT 014—0-17 remains in MAT 014 with a 18-25 obviating the course.Precalculus—0-14 places the student in MAT 009/129A; 15-19 permits MAT 129A; 20-29 permits MAT 129; 30-32 permits Calculus.

Challenge Test Cut-Off Scores for Math

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Interpreting the XTRI Screen in Colleague for Reading & English

PlacementRDG 011 —The student needs no developmental reading.RDG 009 —The student earned the equivalent of RDG 009 and needs RDG 011.RDG 001 —The student placed into RDG 009.

ENG 010 —The student needs no developmental writing.ENG 009 —The student earned the equivalent of ENG 009 and needs ENG 010.ENG 001 —The student placed into ENG 009.

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Advising Students Reading & English Courses

Co-enrolled sections (RDG 011 and ENG 121)Five approaches to English courses ENG 122 and Special TopicsENG 121-HD and ENG 212-HDENG 121 and ENG 122 require grades of “C” or better for graduation.

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Summer Bridge Program

June 2009 high school graduates who meet the criteria will be eligible to enroll in the programCriteria:

RDG 090: Score of 80 -83 on reading portion of the College Placement TestENG 090: Score of 7 on the essay portion and 80+ on the Sentence Skills portion of the College Placement Test

The bridge program meets for one week during the summer from 9am-Noon.

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Interpreting Raw Scores for Proper Math Placement

Detail on the TSUM field in the SASM screen to verify an SAT score or to view a student’s raw math scores from the CPT (Basic Math/Algebra) or (Algebra/CLM). Refer to the math grid in the Manual for placement guidelines.It is critically important to read the grid carefully. Students will have raw scores in two levels of math. Be sure you are referring to the correction section of the gridThere are three sections to the grid:Algebra/ComputationAlgebra/College Level Math (CLM)SAT Math Scores

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Math Advising Guidelines

Students with a score of 29 or lower in the computation section must register for MAT 010ABe aware of the “combination” math classes—MAT 009/013A; MAT 009/013; MAT 080/014; MAT 090/123; MAT 090/129A Remember that some majors have MAT 014 as a prerequisiteRecognize that MAT 010, 013, 014, 129 and 131 have two semester variations

Students may change to the “A” version of these math classes during the first four weeks of a semester

Consider transfer possibilities when discussing math classes & refer students to the Department of Counseling &Career Services in ED 100

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Reading the Math Grid

Here is an example of looking for a score. of Basic Math (Computation) of 60 and Algebra of 59Here is an example of looking for an Algebra of 88 and College Level Math (CLM) score of 60.

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More Math ConsiderationsStudents seeking MAT 129 (Precalculus) without the sufficient SAT score of 576 must to take the diagnostic test offered in the Testing Center. Scores of 576-649 will permit MAT 129 if the NCWS screen demonstrates a HS prerequisite of Algebra II.Students receiving a “C” or “C+” in MAT 014 must take the two semester variation of MAT 129.Students in programs requiring a three-credit math such as BUS 115 or MAT 101 and who want to take a higher level math may do so with the proper prerequisites.Certain math classes are available in computer-assisted or Internet formats. There is also a hybrid format (HD).

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Developmental Classes: An Overview

Developmental courses require at least a grade of “C”Students must include developmental classes in their schedule until they are completed.Students in developmental classes may register for no more than 15 credit/credit equivalents per semester. Appeals to exceed the 15 credit limit are heard by the Director and Assistant Director of Advising.In situations where a student cannot register for a developmental course (late in the enrollment cycle when a time or section may be unavailable), complete a Request for Registration Waiver Form. Developmental classes are credit-equivalent classes.Students must successfully complete RDG 011 before registering for ENG 122.

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Developmental Classes: Guidelines

Students may place in to as many as seven developmental classes: RDG 009, RDG 011, ENG 009, ENG 010, MAT 010, MAT 013, and MAT 014.

Not all majors require MAT 014.Students in RDG 009 are not permitted to take any credit classes that semester except for the proper math, SSD 101, SPE 121 and an elementary language. Students in developmental math should be made aware of the two semester variations.

The Math Department urges advisors to alert students repeating MAT 013 to register for the MAT 013A option.

Depending on their major, students may need to take BIO 010 and/or CHM 010.

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Combination Math Classes & Developmental Science CoursesA student in MAT 009/013A or MAT 009/013A cannot be in BIO 010 because the Basic Math is not complete.A student in MAT 013A can be in BIO 010 but not CHM 010.MAT 013 is the prerequisite for CHM 010.

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Developmental Classes & SSD 101

Students who require remediation in two developmental areas (RDG, ENG and/or MAT) are required to enroll in SSD 101.Students who need MAT 014 only are not required to enroll in SSD 101.Part time students should include SSD 101 in their schedule.All other new students may enroll in SSD 101.

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Degree Programs that Require MAT 014

Biology Pre-ProfessionalBiology TransferBusiness Administration TransferChemistry TransferCivil/Construction Engineering TechnologyComputer Aided Drafting CertificateComputer Science—CSI, CSNN & Transfer

Computer Science CertificatesElectronic & Computer Engineering TechnologyEngineering ScienceMathematics TransferMechanical Engineering TechnologyPhysics TransferLiberal Arts - Business

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Degree Programs that Require Two H.S. Lab Sciences* for Admission

Biology TransferBiology Pre-ProfessionalChemistry TransferComputer Science TransferDental HygieneEngineering ScienceHealth Science

Mathematics TransferMedical Laboratory TechnologyNursingPhysics TransferRadiographyRespiratory Care

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Four Credit Science ElectivesBusiness Administration Transfer students can now register for either a three or four credit science—the four credit should be emphasized.Liberal Arts students are required to take either a four credit or three credit science, one math class & an additional math or science. Criminal Justice students have the option of taking two four credit sciences or two math classes.Fine Arts majors may choose to mix and match two science and/or math classes that equal at least six credits. SCI 155 only has a math prerequisite (MAT 013), not a lab science prerequisite.

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Three Credit Science ElectivesHave no science or math prerequisitesServe as the prerequisite for BIO 105 or 106Students in AAS programs in Business (except for Dietetic Technology) need one three credit science.Liberal Arts Students may take one three credit science.Fine Arts Students may take one three credit science.Transfer issues should be discussed with the Career and Counseling Services in ED 100.

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XTRI and Science CoursesBIO 010: Student had at least a “C” in high school biology with a lab.CHM 010: Student had at least a “C” in high school chemistry with a lab.PHY 010: Student had at least a “C” in high school physics with a lab.SCI 010: Student had at least a “C” in a different high school science with a lab.Exact lab science grades can be found in the NCWS screen.

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Science Majors

Biology Transfer, Chemistry Transfer, Computer Science Transfer, Engineering, Mathematics Transfer, & Physics TransferPlease check the proper math & lab science sequences for these majors. The lab science sequence may vary depending on the next institution, at which point the student should consult the Office of Counseling and Career Services. In the new LA format, the second math should be emphasized.Courses such as BIO 123, CHM 121 and 125 etc. are not mandatory for non-science majors.

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Full Time vs. Part TimeFull time: 12+ credits/credit equivalentsPart time:1-11 credits/credit equivalentsFour reasons why a student must be full timeInsuranceFinancial AidAthleticsF-1 Visa Status

Hours/week a student should devote to college workStudents can change from semester to semester as long as they remain in good academic standing.

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Dropping ClassesThere may be consequences for dropping a class within the refund period.Students dropping a developmental course require an advisor’s signature .EOF students need the approval of EOF prior to obtaining an advisor’s signature.Students with an F-1 visa need to consult with Rita Burton or Lafayette Smith in the Department of Counseling and Career Services in ED 100.NJ STARS students can never drop below 12 college-level credits in one semester as that would make them ineligible for the program.

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Repeating Classes

Students can not register for a class more than three times. A fourth attempt must be appealed to Terri or me.Review the XDSG screen in Colleague to determine a student’s mid-term grade for the purpose of advising.While both grades remain visible on the transcript, only the higher grade is used in the computation of the GPA.Provisions of Academic Amnesty

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Academic Status Academic WarningAcademic Probation: no more than 4 classes or 14 credits/credit equivalents, whichever is fewerAcademic Restriction: no more than 2 classes or 8 credits/credit equivalents, whichever is fewerA student on Academic Restriction who voluntarily does not enroll for the next semester returns on ProbationAcademic Suspension—student cannot register for one “short” and one “long” session and returns on ProbationAcademic Dismissal— two years; students must file an appeal for readmission

Students on an academic statusmust meet with an advisor before registering for a signature or to lift a hold

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Open College Program

Full time enrollmentOpportunity to explore possibilities of majorsAcademic preparation and foundation Must enroll in writing each term until ENG 122 is completed.Students enrolled in any OC category cannot receive financial aid. Students filing a financial aid application must change their major to meet financial aid regulations.

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Changing a MajorMatriculated students can visit the Academic Advising Center, Counseling & Career Services, EOF, and MAPS to secure a signature on the Add/Drop Change Form. The student pays a $10 fee in the Bursar’s Office & submits the receipt and the signed form to the Registrar’s Office.Non-matriculated students complete a form in the Office of Admissions.Students need to be aware of the differences between BUS.AS and LABUS.AA.Students need to realize that changing a major may lead to a possible loss of credits.Students interested in a Health Technology major must complete an application in the Office of Admissions by the appropriate deadline.

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Using the EVAL and PSPR Screens in Colleague

EVAL SCREENAllows the advisor to determine which courses have been completed by his/her advisee and which courses are still needed for graduation.

PSPR SCREENAllows the advisor to view a different major for his/her advisee and then determine which courses are still needed for graduation.

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Online Resources for Advisors

Curriculum Checksheets (pending updated versions) are available at the following sites:Advisors’ Manual Advising Center Infonet

Self-Advising Web SiteTransfer GuideFaculty Office Hours & locations can be viewed on the Advisors’ Manual and the Self-Advising web site in addition to the Advising Center web pageOnline Tutorials and Quizzes are available on the Advisors’ Manual

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Factors to Consider When Advising a Student

New student or current student?Full time or part time?Major?RDG 009?Placed into SSD 101?Remaining developmental courses?Any academic status?Prerequisites and/or corequisites?NJ STARS?Have immunization records been submitted?

Is the student a health technology student “hiding” behind a different major?Any admission requirements remaining?Math &/or science requirements?STARS student?Humanities &/or Social Science Electives?Diversity courses for LA majors?What if a student is totally uncertain?

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In this example, the student completed a lab biology class with a grade of B as Indicated by the “Yes” in the Equiv column

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In this example, the student completed a biology class, but the grade of “D”does not satisfy the lab requirement as indicated by the “No” in the Equiv column.

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At first glance, it appears as though the student is not part of NJ STARS.

The light blue scroll buttons indicate that there are additional lines of information

Scroll down to reveal lines 3 and 4. The STARS identifier appears on line 3…

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If this student registers for spring 2008, even though Colleague is indicating Academic Restriction at the end of the spring 2007 semester, since they did not register for the fall, the student will return on Academic Probation

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The top section of the TSUM screen contains the student’s SAT scores:

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The middle portion of the TSUM screen contains the student’s CPT raw math scores

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CPTZ.CLM = College Level MathCPTZ.ALG1 = Algebra

Look at the New CPT Parameters for MAT 010A

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Look at the New CPT Starting Point for MAT 014

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Look at the CPT Parameters fora New Type of Combination Math

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Another Review of the New CPT Math Grid

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The New CPT Math Grid

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Combination Math Classes andScience Prerequisites

A student in MAT 009/013A or MAT 009/013A cannot be in BIO 010 because the Basic Math is not complete.A student in MAT 013A can be in BIO 010 but not CHM 010.

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Developmental Classesand SSD 101

New students who have placed in any two of the following classes—RDG 009, RDG 011, ENG 009 or ENG 010, MAT 010 or MAT 013—are required to enroll in SSD 101.Part time students should include the SSD 101 course. All other new students may enroll in SSD 101.

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Open College ProgramFull time enrollmentOpportunity to explore possibilities of majorsAcademic preparation and foundation Must enroll in writing each term until ENG 122 is completedStudents enrolled in any OC category cannot receive financial aid. Students in these categories are changing their major to meet financial aid parameters.

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If this student registers for spring 2008, even though Colleague is indicating Academic Restriction at the end of the spring 2007 semester, since they did not register for the fall, the student will return on Academic Probation

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The New SAT Math Grid

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Looking at the CPT Math Grid

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Combination Math CoursesBased on placement test scores, students may place into a combo math course: MAT 009/103A, MAT 009/013, MAT 080/014, MAT 090/123, MAT 090/129A Students must complete the lab portion of the course during the first seven weeks of the semesterWithdrawal from the lab component of the course requires withdrawal from the classroom portionHave students who register for a combination math course complete the appropriate agreement form collect and forward the form to Bob KaplanStudents who do not complete the lab portion of the course within the time limit or do not earn a grade of “C” will be administratively withdrawn from the classroom portion & must enroll in the full semester version of the lower math course the following semester

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The Math Grid(effective 3/10/08)

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The SAT Section of the Math Grid(effective 3/10/08)

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