new student guide + application

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Visit www.gavilan.edu/orientation

Everything you ever wanted to know about Gavilan but were afraid to ask.

l How do I plan for my education goals?

l How do I prepare to transfer to a 4 year college or university?l How do I know if my classes will transfer?

l What are the expectations of college students?

Online: Click on the Orientation link on the Gavilan homepage - www.gavilan.edu/orientation to complete the orientation or contact the Counseling

Ofce at 408-848-4723.

In Person: In person orientations are generally offered during registationperiods prior to the start of the Spring and Fall semesters. Check with the

Counseling Department for a schedule.

Ortato s copltd ol or prso.

You may choose to not participate in orientation. Doing this willprevent you from participating in priority (early) registration.

Complete the Gavilan CollegeOrtatoanytime aftersubmitting your application andbefore meeting with a counselor.

Complete the Plact Asssstno sooner than 3 business days after submittingyour application. Wait 2 business days* after takingthe test, then...

S a Coslorfor assistance with course registration.

Establish your Slf-SrvcBar Accotno sooner than3 business days after submitting yourapplication. Directions on previous page.

* Students who apply in Morgan Hill or Hollister must allow 3 business days.

APPLYto Gavilan College. Allow 3 business days for your application to be processed.

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New students who plan to take the Placement/Assessment, please submit your Gavilan Application for

Admission at least 72 hours prior to your assessment date.

Visit the assessment website at www.gavilan.edu/admit/assess.html

w Students are required to reserve a seat for the date and time they wish to assess.

w Please, arrive 1/2 hour before the testing time to check-in. Doors will close 5 minutes prior to scheduled

testing time.

w A valid picture ID is required for admission to testing room. (Valid picture ID includes current California

Drivers License or Identication Card, Military ID, Passport, or current Student Body Card. (Contact

the Assessment Ofce if you do not have valid ID. 408-846-4992 for further direction)

w Calculators and/or dictionaries of any kind are not allowed for testing.

w Cell phones, watches, pagers or any other wireless devices are not allowed in the testing room.

w Social Security number is required for scoring of exam at the present time.

w Your GAVILAN ID number is REQUIRED for the Assessment/Placement session.

w The Assessment staff will provide pencils for students.

Assessment Sessions

DATE DAY TIME SITE ROOM

Mar 05 Friday 12 noon-3pm Morgan Hill TBA

Mar 16 Tuesday 8:30am-11:30am Gilroy OE/MP-101

Mar 19 Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm Hollister TBA

Mar 27 Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm Gilroy TBA

Apr 01 Thursday 1:30pm-4:30pm Gilroy OE/MP-101

Apr 06 Tuesday 8:30am-11:30am Gilroy OE/MP-101

Apr 06 Tuesday A 12:30pm-3:30pm Gilroy OE/MP-101

Apr 07 Wednesday 12 noon-3:00pm Gilroy OE/MP-101

Apr 07 Wednesday 4:00pm-7:00pm Gilroy TBA

Apr 09 Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm Hollister TBA

Apr 17 Saturday 8:30am-11:30am Hollister TBA

Apr 19 Monday 8:30am-11:30am Gilroy OE/MP-101

Apr 22 Thursday 4:00pm-7:00pm Gilroy TBA

Apr 24 Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm Morgan Hill TBA

Apr 27 Tuesday 8:30am-11:30am Gilroy OE/MP-101

Apr 27 Tuesday 12:30pm-3:30pm Gilroy OE/MP-101

Apr 30 Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm Morgan Hill OE/MP-101

Re-Assessment Sessionsare usually administered at the Gilroy Campus in the Assessment Center MP-101

DAY DATE TIME LOCATION

Friday March 5 8:00am-10:00am Morgan Hill Room TBA

Wednesday March 17 8:00am-10:00am OE/MP-101

Wednesday March 17 1:30pm-3:30pm OE/MP-101

Thursday April 8 9:00am-11:00am OE/MP-101

Wednesday April 21 1:30pm-3:30pm OE/MP-101

Assessment/Placement Test


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Cratg Yor Slf-Srvc BarStdt Accot

Please set up your Banner Self-Service account before meeting

with a counselor for registration assistance.

Register/Add/Drop Classes

Check Class Availability and Fees

Choose Pass/No Pass Options and Prerequisites

Search for classes by time, day, part of term, method of instruction

View and print your semester schedule

Viewyournancialaccountandpayyourbillwithacreditcard.

Viewandprintgradesandunofcialtranscripts

Update personal information

Newstudentsmustleanapplication72hourspriortoregistering.

If you have already received your nine digit G-Number (ID) and temporary PIN,

start at step #3 (below).

1.Get Your G Number:Go to the Gavilan homepage (www.

gavilan.edu). Click on the Self Service

Banner icon.

2. Click the link that says Get Your Gavilan ID and PIN.

a. Enter your name exactly as it appears

on your school records.

b. Enter your social security number.

c. Enter your date of birth. (mm/dd/yyyy)

d. Click on Get Gavilan ID and PIN.

e. Write down your ID (G-number). Write down your PIN. This is a

temporary PIN. In the next step you will create your permanent PIN. If

you are unable to access your Gavilan ID# and PIN call the help line at

408-848-4736,Mon-Thur,9am-5pm.

f. Click on Close Browser Window. You will then return to the main

menu.

3. From the main menu, click on Login to Gavilan Self-Service Banner andenter your ID number and temporary PIN.

You will then receive a message

that your PIN has expired. Enter

the old/temporary PIN number

rst,thenchooseanewsixdigitnumber that you will remember

and enter it on the next two lines.

4. On the next screen, enter a security question. It should be something thathas an answer that does not change and you will always know (for example,

What is my mothers maiden

name? or What town was my

sister born in?) On the next

line, enter the answer. Once

you submit this question and

answer, you will be welcomed

to your personalized Banner

account!

Login Verification Change PIN

Re-enter Old PIN:New PIN:

Re-enter new PIN:

(First-time users: enter your temporar

(Pin must be 6 digits long)

Login

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Ho to Rgstr for ClasssGo to the Gavilan homepage (www.gavilan.edu). Click on the SeService Banner icon.

1. Go to the Gavilan homepage(www.gavilan.edu). Click on the

Self Service Banner icon.

2. Click on Login to Gavilan Self-Service Banner. Enter your G number aPIN. Click Login.

3. On the Main Menu page, select Student.

4. On the Student Menu page, select Registration.

5. On the Registrationpage, Click on Add

or Drop Classes.

6. On the Registration Termpage, select the term from the

drop down list for which you will

enroll (e.g. Spring 2010).

7. On the Registration page, select Add or Drop Classes.

8. On the Add or DropClasses page, enter the

CRNs of the courses you

wish to register for and

select Submit Changes.

9. If Status=**WebRegistered** then

you have successfully

registered for the

class(es).

10.To pay for the class(es) you have registered for, go to the bottom of the page aselect Registration Fee Assessment and you will see your account balan

information and payment instructions.

Login Verification Security Question and Answer

If you forget your PIN,you can reset it yourself with out calling for assi

Enter your personal Security Question,along with the Answer.T his wilinformation. To help you to remember your answer,limi t it to 30 charac

You can change your security question and answer,as often as you wo

Enter Question:

Answer:

Submit

Spring 2010

Navigating Self-Service Banner


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1. Go to the Gavilan website http://www.gavilan.edu and click on

the Self-Service Banner link.

2. Log in to Self-Service Banner. Enter your Gavilan ID and your PersonalIdenticationNumber(PIN).

Whennished, select Login.

3. Click on Student Tab or button.Then select Student Account -

the 4th option on the page.

Then, on the next screen,click on Account Detail for Term.

4. On the Select Term window,select a term.

e.g. if you want to see if you owemoneyforthefall,selectFall2009and click the Submit button.

5. Account Detail for Term (view your balance due). Click on the Pay Now buttonto make a payment online.

Net Term Balancemeanswhatyouoweforthatspecicterm.

Net Balance for Other Terms means what you owe for any other terms.

Account Balance is the total amount that you owe.

Click on the Pay Now button to make a payment online.

6. You can pay with American Express,Discover, Mastercard or Visa(including debit cards) to make anonline payment.

Enter data and click on the SubmitPayment button.

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FAiLuRe TO PAY BY THe DeADineS wiLL

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DROPPeD FROm ALL OF YOuR CLASSeS!

During Priority and Open Registration periods, all students will be require

to pay in full within a short period of time in order to stay registered for

classes.

Non payment of fees by the deadlines printed online and

in the Schedule of Classes will result in students beingdropped from their classes (deregistered).

Studentswhoreceivenancialaidwillbeexpectedtopayanyfeesthat

are not covered by grants and other aid. If you are unsure if you qualify

for aid or the amount you will be expected to pay in fees upon registrationvisittheFinancialAidOfceonthemaincampusorviewyournanciala

status on Self Service Banner.

Studentswillnotreceivenoticationthattheyhavebeendroppedfrom

classes.

To check your registration status, go to www.gavilan.edu and log in to Se

Service Banner. Go to www.gavilan.edu and log in to Self-Service Banne

Go to:

Student Menu and click on

Registration

Select Active Registration (if you do not see your classes listed,

return to the Student Menu and select Student Account to view your

account balance.)

We are anticipate that more students than ever will apply to

Gavilan College and we expect classes to fll quickly. For best

selection, register early, but be prepared to pay by the payment

deadlines.

*Priority registration is for continuing students.

Payt of fs ca b ad th follogays:

Self-Service Banner You can pay with American Express,Discover, Mastercard or Visa (including debit cards.)

In Person at the main campus or at the Hollister or Morgan Hill sites

By Mail Include your Gavilan ID number on the check and mail to:

Gavilan CollegeAdmissionandRecordsOfceAttn: Diane Sousa, Student Accounts5055SantaTeresaBlvd.Gilroy,CA95020

User ID:

PIN:

G00 (i.e. G00xxxxxx)

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Students Name _____________________________________ Gavilan ID Number G00 __________________

Mailing Address ______________________________________________________________________________

Tel. # ________________________ Date o Birth _______________ Last Grade Completed _______________

Semester or which student is applying: Fall _______ Spring _______ Summer _______ 20 _______

The Students School Counselor/ Designated School Ofcial Recommends These Courses

Speciy recommended courses and units (Enrollment limited to courses numbered 1 - 99 except during the summer)

________________________________________ ________________________________________

________________________________________ ________________________________________

1) Signature o Parent or Guardian _________________________________________ Date ____________

In an emergency, contact __________________________________________________________________

2) Name and Address o School ______________________________________________________________

3) Name and Signature o Recommending School Official

NAME (please print) ______________________ SIGNATURE _________________________ Date ____________

The recommendation o the school official signifes that the student is in good standing at his/her school, has a

cumulative grade point average o at least 2.00, is eligible or continued enrollment, and has the ability and maturity to

beneft rom college-level instruction. A current transcript o the students coursework must accompany this orm.

2a) District Verifcation o Home School registration ___________________________________________

4) The signature o the Gavilan Counselor verifes the ollowing:

The placement assessment was completed on (date) ______________

English Score ____________ Math Score ______________ DRC exemption? _____________

The recommended course is numbered 1 - 99 (summer term exempted)

A current transcript rom the students school is attached and the student is in good standing.

The cumulative high school grade point average is ______________ (2.0 minimum required)

Gavilan College accepts high school students whose cumulative gradepoint average is at least 2.00 for advanced (transfer level coursesnumbered1-99),vocational,andphysicaleducationcoursesforthe Fall and Spring semesters. High school students may enroll fornon-transferablecourses(numbered100-499)onlyduringthesummersession.

A Gavilan application, placement assessment scores and currenttranscripts from the students school are required before this form canbe reviewed by a Gavilan counselor.

Students may enroll for a maximum of six units for fall and spring

Last First M.I.

Name Tel. #

Street City State zip

Recommendations (Parent/Guardian, High School Ofcial and Gavilan Counselor)

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

G a v i l a n C o l l e g e / H i g h S c h o o l C o n t r a c t F o r m

Gavilan College Counselor _______________________________________________ Date _______________

semester, four units for summer.

All course prerequisites are applicable.

All credit earned at Gavilan College is college credit.

A transcript of work completed at Gavilan will be sent to therecommending school at the end of the semester.

High School contract students pay the per unit fee and provide their own

texts and instructional supplies.

All students shall conform to the colleges academic rules, regulations,and codes of conduct.


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STATEMENT OF LEGAL RESIDENCE

Name Gavilan ID# G00

Address

Date of birth

PART A To Be Completed By All Applicants Have you lived in California for the past two years?

Yes _____ If you answered Yes" and you are unmarried and under the age of 19, go to Part B, otherwise,

skip to Part D.

No _____ If you answered No, complete the following:

Date present stay in California began __________________ Do you intend California to be your permanent residence? Yes ___ No ___ Did you le California State Income Tax for the last two years? Yes ___ No ___ Are you a public school credentialed employee? Yes ___ No ___ Are you a seasonal agricultural employee or dependent? Yes ___ No ___

Drivers License or ID Card? State: __________ Date Issued: __________

Registered to Vote? State: __________ Date Registered: __________

Vehicle Registration? State: __________ Date Issued: _________

Other Proof of Residency in California ________________________________________________________

List states lived in for the last two years and the dates:State: __________________ from __________ to __________

State: __________________ from __________ to __________

PART B To Be Completed About Your Parents or Legal Guardian If You Are UNMARRIED and UNDER the AGE OF 19 I have lived continuously for the past two years with one or both of my parents and he/she/they have lived

continuously for the past two years at the California address noted below:

Yes ____ If Yes, Check one: Both Parents ______ Mother ______ Father _____ Legal Guardian ____

No ____ If No" and you wish to be considered a California resident, please complete the following

about your parent(s) or legal guardian:

To Be Completed by Active Military Persons, Dependents, or Veterans Discharged Within the Last Year

Are you a member of the military? Yes ___ No ___

Are you a dependent of an active military person? Yes ___ No ___ When did your or your sponsors tour begin

in California? ______________ What is your state of legal residence on

military records? _______________

PART D To Be Signed by All Applicants I declare under penalty of perjury that the statements submitted by me in connection with this application and for

determination of residency are true and correct. All materials submitted by me for purposes of admission become the

property of Gavilan College. I understand that falsication, withholding pertinent data, or failure to report changes inresidence may result in my dismissal from the College.

Note:

Active duty military persons and/or dependentsmust provide a statement from the commandingofcer stating the date of assignment and thatthe assignment to California is not for educationalpurposes. Dependents must also provide a letterstating that they are the dependent of a militaryperson for the purposes of Federal Tax exemption.

City State Zip

Street

Last First Middle Initial

Street City State

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Voter Registration? State: __________ Date Registered: __________

Students Signature Date

Vehicle Registration? State: __________ Date Issued: __________

Other Proof of Residency in California

Drivers License or ID card State: __________ Date Issued: __________

PART C

Did they le California State Income Tax the last two years? Yes ___ No ___ Do(es) he/she/they have any of the following?


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Educational Support Services or Students with Disabilities

I you would like to be contacted regarding supportive services complete this orm and return it to the Disability

Resource Center or the Admissions and Records Ofce at Gavilan College. For more inormation on available services, con-

tact the Disability Resource Center at 408 848 4865.

Name

Address

Phone

Check any o the ollowing that currently apply:Dea or

Hard o Acquired Low Vision Developmentally Learning____ Hearing ____ Injury _____ or Blind _____ Delayed Learner ____ Disability

Other Psychological_____ Physical ______ Impairment ______ Mobility ______ Other

Last First Middle

Street City State Zip Code

G a v i l a n C o l l e g eOfce o Admissions and Records

5055 Santa Teresa Blvd Gilroy CA 95020www.gavilan.edu

408 848 4735ax 408 846 4940

inTeRCOLLeGiATe ATHLeTiCS inTeReST FORm

Gavilan College is a member institution of the California Community College Athletic Association and competes in the Coast Conference. If you have an interest inparticipating as a student-athlete, please complete the following information. A representative from the athletic department will contact you. You may also visit ourwebsite at www.gavilan.edu/athletics for more information.

Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Male Female Year & Term ____________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone ______________________________________________________ Cell Phone ______________________________________________________

Email Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

High School Attended ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Year Graduated _________

Other Colleges Attended/Year ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I am interested in participating in the following intercollegiate sports at Gavilan College:

Please mark all that apply: (M) indicates mens team; (W) indicates womens team.

Badminton (W) Baseball Basketball (M) Basketball (W)

Cross Country (M) Cross Country (W) Football Golf (M)

Golf (W) Soccer (M) Soccer (W) Softball

Swimming (M) Swimming (W) Tennis (M) Tennis (W)

Track & Field (M) Track & Field (W) Volleyball (M) Volleyball (W)

Water Polo (M) Water Polo (W) Wrestling


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~ Program is for 1st time college freshmen ONLY ~

APPLICATION - Spring 2010

Name:_________________________________ Gavilan ID #: G00______________________

Address:_______________________________ Phone: (______) __________-____________

City:___________________________________ Cell Phone:___________________________

Zip Code:_______________________________ Email:_______________________________

* Attach your high school transcript (must include senior year coursework.) *

I would like to transfer to: _____California State University _____ University of California

_____ Private College/University _____ Not sure which system

Are you working while attending college? ___Yes (# of hours per week _____) ____No

Are you eligible for nancial aid? _____Yes _____No _____ Dont Know

High School Graduate? _____Yes _____No _____GED Year Graduated:_______________

~ Program is for 1st time college freshmen ONLY ~

Name of High School:________________________________________ City:______________________ State:______

Major:___________________________________________ Currently Undecided:__________________________

Please describe why you want to be part of the Transfer Institute:___________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

For ofce use only College Level: English 1A and Transfer Level Math:

Placement/Assessment Scores: _________Reading __________Writing ___________Math

Intent to Register:

I agree to make a full commitment to the Transfer Institute. This commitment includes the following:

Sign a Transfer Institute agreement by September, 2010.

Meet with a counselor three times per semester.

Participate in Transfer Institute activities.

Student Signature:___________________________________ Date:____________________

IMPORTANT, PLEASE RETURN TO:

Gavilan College Counseling Department5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.Gilroy, CA 95020

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