transition seminar winter 12

Navigating the system!

International Student Advisors

Lisa Hirayamalhirayam@shoreline.edu

Erin Walker ewalker@shoreline.edu

Cynthia Okawaracokawara@shoreline.edu

Programs of Study at Shoreline

High School Completion

Professional / Technical

Academic Transfer (2 + 2)

U.S. Educational System

Depending on math and English placement, your program of study may take longer than four years.

So, What’s after ESL?Usually English and Math

General Education (Math, English, Social Science, Humanities, Science).

Most pre-major/prerequisite classes done in second year, not first.

How Many Credits Should I take?

Typical quarter = 15 creditsMinimum for immigration = 12Maximum = 18

ESL and Math Classes

ESL/English Placement

English 101 is college level English, required by universities and for most degrees and certificates.

ESL 100 will count for an elective class toward many AA degrees. It may or may not transfer to universities.

Classes below ESL 100 do not transfer, but are considered academic preparation.

ESL 6010 credits

ESL 9910 credits

ESL 1005 credits

English 1015 credits

ESL 05010 credits

ESL 0955 credits

Math Classes

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Math Test Results

Many times the math placement test will place international students too low.

If you feel the Compass test places you too low, you have the option to re-take the Compass test up to 3 times.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

4.0 = A3.0 = B2.0 = C1.0 = DBelow 0.7 = failScholastic Standard

= 1.75 GPA or higher and pass all P/NC classes

Beware of the “V”

Class Withdrawal and RepeatIf you drop a class in the first two weeks,

there will be no record.After the deadline, you will have a W on

your transcript (record).If you repeat a class (R), both classes and

grades will appear permanently on your transcript.

Your transcripts will follow you everywhere!

RegistrationLive Schedule:

http://www.shoreline.edu/CourseProgramDesignSystem/ClassSchedulePublic/ClassScheduleLive.aspx

Pre-Registration: Until you are finished with ESL 100.

Online Registration—better chance to get your classes!

Academic ResourcesAcademic TutorsWriting and Learning StudioMath Learning CenterInternational Student Advisor

Be Informed

Communicate with instructors

Be careful of plagiarism Read your syllabusRead the E-News Join IPadvisors on

Facebook

Transfer ResourcesTransfer cabinet in International

ProgramsQuarterly workshops on transferUniversity visits and transfer fairs Your advisorOther faculty advisors on

campus

Next StepsTake your Math placement during

Fall Quarter test!◦Pay and schedule to take your test

online(1st floor 5000 building)◦Bring ID on the day of the test.

Schedule an appointment online with an IP Academic Advisor next quarter to begin your academic planning.

Attend Academic WorkshopsFollow your plan!

Practice for the Math TestTesting Center information including math practice!

◦ http://www.shoreline.edu/math/handouts.html COMPASS Practice tests

◦ http://www.act.org/compass/tests/math.html Numerical Skills

◦ http://www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/numerical.pdfCollege Algebra

◦ http://www.act.org/compass/sample/pdf/geometry.pdf Math Review by Topic

◦ http://shoreline.edu/math/Math_Review_and_Practice.htmMath Handout Sheets

◦ http://www.shoreline.edu/math/handouts.html

How To Schedule an Appointment

Appointments will be made available by 3:30 p.m. for the following work day.

Go to the IP website at www.shoreline.edu/international

Go to “current students” (from the top menu)Go to “appointment scheduling” (from menu on

right)You can access an advisor’s online appointment

calendarFollow the instructions that are provided.

Advising Assistance

Walk-in advising (10 minute quick questions)

Appointments – ½ hourDepartment FacultyANDeNewsFacebook

Come to walk-in Advising!

Monday, Tuesday Thursday◦10:30 – 12:00 ◦2:00 –3:30◦Extended walk-in

Wednesday & Friday◦By appointment only

Plan, plan, plan!!!

Good luck!

Remember that we’re here to help you!