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Last updated 12/15/12

Spring 2014Spring 2014

NEW Student NEW Student Orientation & Class Orientation & Class Registration Info.Registration Info.

The Purpose of Orientation:

• Provide you with basic information about SAC & Educational

Planning• Assist you with class selection and

on-line registration for your first semester

• Review of your Placement Test Scores

SAC Assessment Form

Test Results

Your Placement

Test Results

English

Math

English Assessment

Class CTEP (Adjusted

score)

English N50 0-31

English N60 32-39

English 061 40-47

English 101 48-70

Raw Score

Adjusted Score

Based on adjusted

score only

College English Course Sequence

English N50 (3 units)Intro. to Written Communication

English N60 (3 units)Basics of Effective Writing

English 061 (3 units)Introduction to Composition

English 101 or 101H (4 units)Freshman Composition

English 102 or 102H (3 units)Literature and Composition

English 103 or 103H (4 units)Critical Thinking and Writing

Student Planning Guide, Page #5

ESL/EMLS Assessment

Adjusted Score

Based on adjusted score

only

Raw Score

Class Adjusted Score

Continuing Education Classes 0 – 32

EMLS 055 33 – 43

EMLS 107 44 – 51

EMLS 109 52 – 58

EMLS 110 59 – 66

ESL 112 67 – 73

ENGLISH 101 74 –75

ESL/EMLS Assessment

Class Rec’d Speech Class Rec’d Reading Class

EMLS 055 (4 units)Writing, Grammar & Reading I

Comm. Studies N52A (3 units) Reading N50 or N80

EMLS 107 (4 units)Writing, Grammar & Reading II

Comm. Studies N52AB (3 units) Reading N80

EMLS 109 (4 units)Writing, Grammar & Reading III

Comm. Studies 096, 097 (3 units)Comm. Studies N53 (3 units)

Reading N90

EMLS 110 (3 units)Intro. To the Essay

Comm. Studies 096, 097 (3 units)Comm. Studies N53 (3 units)

Reading N90 or 102

EMLS 112 (3 units)Advanced Composition

Comm. Studies N50 (3 units) Reading 102

English 101 or 101H (4 units)Freshman Composition

Comm. Studies 101 (3 units) Inter. Comm.Comm. Studies 102 (3 units) Public Speaking

Reading 150

Reading Assessment

Class CTEP (Adjusted

score)

Reading N80 0-12

Reading N90 13-16

Reading 102 Eligibility for English 061

Reading 150 Eligibility for English 101

Raw Score

Adjusted Score

Based on adjusted

score only

Math Assessment

Raw Score

Adjusted Score

Based on adjusted

score only

Math Cut Off Score

Level III Cut Score

Take Level II Exam 0-17

Math 105/140/145 or Math 219

18-26

Math 150 or 160Bus Calc or Trig

27-45

Level IV Cut Score

Take Level III Exam 0-15

Math 170 Pre-Calculus

16-23

Math 180Calculus

24-40

Level I Cut score

Math N05 Basic Math(Cont. Education Center)

0-9

Math N06 Basic Math 10-20

Math N48 Pre-Algebra 21-34

Math 060 Elementary Alg.

35-50

Level II. Cut score

Take Exam 1 0-16

Math 060 Elementary Alg.

17-25

Math 070 Geometry or Math 080/081

21-34

/081

Math/Science/Engineering

Business / Social Science

Liberal Arts

When can I take classes?

• Mornings, afternoon or evening

• Weekends

• On-line - Some meet only once – beginning of semester - Some meet once a month

• TV Most classes are:

Mon./Wed., Tues./Thurs.,

Fri/Sat. or meet once a week

HOW LONG will it take to finish college?

  

 It depends on:• Your goal or degree objective

• Are attending full-time or part-time

• How much you work   

In general, if you wish to complete two years of college (60 units) in:

       2 years - take an average of 15 units each semester       3 years - take an average of 10 units each semester

How many classes should I take?

Full-time student ..........  take at least 12 units

Athletic eligibility ..........  take at least 12 units

If you work…

Consider enrolling in…

40 hrs. a week 6 unit(typically 2 classes)

30 hrs. a week 9 units (typically 3 classes)

20 hrs. a week 12 units (typically 4 classes)

5-15 hrs. a week 14-16 units (4 or more classes)

Note: The majority of A.A/G.E./Transfer courses are 3 units.

Weekly Study Requirement...

12 Units = 12 hrs. of classStudying = 20 - 25 hrs.Working = 15 hrs. (part-time)

Total = 47 – 52 hours

Full-time students

Part-time students

7 Units = 7 hrs. of classStudying = 14 hrs.Working = 40 hours (full-time)

Total = 61 hours

Three Programs of Study @ SAC

1) Vocational Certificate

2) Associate Degree

3) Transfer Programs to the University

@ The University:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) Master’s degree (M.A.) Ph.D. / Professional School

Vocational Certificate

MAJORCOURSES

ONLY

• A series of special major courses, all related to a particular occupational skill.

• Can be helpful in obtaining or upgrading employmentRequirements:

Examples: Business Applications, Electronics, Auto Tech, CIS

Total Units: (Varies) Min. 12 units

Associate Degree

• Usually referred to as AA or AS (Assoc. of Arts or Sciences)

• Offered by community colleges

Major Courses

GeneralEducation Courses

Plan A (24 units)

Elective Courses+ +

Requirements:

Total Units: Min. 60 units

Examples: Business Admin., Liberal Arts, Nursing, Paralegal

Transfer Programs• Lead to TRANSFER to a UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY

(UC / CSU / Private / Out-of-State)

• Classes count toward completion of a Bachelor’s Degree

Major Courses

GeneralEducation Courses

Plan B or C(36-42 units)

Elective Courses+ +

Requirements:

Total Units: 60-70 units

Examples: Engineering, Teacher Education, Business Admin.

What General Ed. plan is best for me?

PLAN APLAN A - Associate Degree Only(60 Units Total, 24 GE Units)

PLAN BPLAN B - AA Degree & Transfer to the CSU

(60-70 Units Total, 41 GE Units)PLAN CPLAN C - AA Degree & Transfer to the UC or CSU & Some Private Univ.’s

(60-70 Units Total, 39-48 Units)

Plan A – Associate’s degree only

A. Natural Sciences – 3 units

B. Social & Behavior Sciences – 6

units

C. Humanities – 3 units

D. Cultural Breadth – 3 units

E. Language & Rationally – 6 units

F. Lifelong Understanding & Self-Develop. 3 units, no more than 1 unit from F2

24 Units GE (8 classes)

+36 Units Major/ Elective____________________

=60 Units Total

Plan B – CSU GE

A. English & Critical Thinking (9 units)

B. Science & Math (10 units)

C. Arts & Humanities (9 units)

D. Social Sciences (9 units)

E. Lifelong Learning (3 units)

& Self-Development

Golden Four A1. Oral Communication A2. English 101 A3. Critical Thinking B4. Math 105/140/219/160

40-41 Units GE (13 classes + 1 lab)

+ 20-30 Units Major/Electives____________________________

= 60-70+Total Units

PLAN CPLAN C – IGETC

I: English 101 & Critical Thinking

II: Math/Quan. Reasoning

III: Arts & Humanities

IV: Social & Behavioral Sciences

V: Physical Science

VI: Language Other Than English

36-48 Units GE

+ 12-30+ Units Major /Electives_______________________

= 60-70+Total Units

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Math & science majors and major prep. courses

• Courses that improve basic skillsEnglish / EMLSMathematicsReading & Study Skills

• Counseling classes

• General education classes

• Intro. classes in a career/area of interest

• Courses of personal interest to you

Courses for Your First Semester @ Courses for Your First Semester @ SACSAC

SAMPLE Semester Schedule

(full-time student)Weekly Schedule

College College InformationInformationHow does college work?

We will cover:

• Academic calendar & first day/week

• Adding & dropping classes

• Tuition & payment

• Financial aid & textbooks

Academic Calendar – Spring 2014

Spring Registration

Jan. 15th New Student Registration Begins

Spring 2014

Feb. 10th Instruction Begins

Feb. 22nd Last day to add with an instructor signature or add code

Feb. 23rd Last day to drop a full semester course and not owe fees

Also, student will not receive a “W” on the transcript

Apr. 7th to 13th Spring Break Vacation

May 11th Last day to drop a full semester class with a “W” grade

June 2nd to 8th Final Exam

Adding a full class

Option #1 – Add to waitlist Note: No waitlist 1st week of

school.

Option #2 – Show up day 1st day of classes

You will be provided with an ADD CODE

Dropping a classDrop your course online.

Deadline for full semester courses:

Drop without “W”: Feb. 23rd

Drop with a “W”: May 11th

* It’s your RESPONSIBILITY! *

Note: You do not need instructor’s signature to drop a course (online).

“F”Grade

College Tuition and Fees•Regular Students (Per Semester)

Enrollment $46 per unitHealth Fees $18 per semester Student Services Fees $7.50 (optional)Parking Fees $30 per semester

$20 (fee waiver student)

Part-time student (6 units) $276

Full-time student (12-15 units) $552-690

• International Students$ 214 per units plus any additional fees

Tuition & Payment:Fees/Payment Policy

(Payment & ID cards: Cashiers Office, Admissions Building)

Fees must be paid within

3 calendar days of registering for courses or you will be dropped for non-payment.

(Days include weekends)

There is no partial payment plans or exceptions to this policy. 

Other Costs? BOOKS

!

$60.00 X 4 CLASSES = $240.00

$80.00 X 4 CLASSES = $320.00

Math & Science Textbooks

$100 to $175 each

Sources of Assistance

to Pay for Textbooks• EOPS Book Voucher

• Buy a Book Society-$100 scholarship for FEP and honors students

• Center for Teacher Ed. Textbook Loan Program

• MESA Textbook Loan Programs

• ASG “Work for Your Book” Program

• It consists of grants, work study, and loans.

• To apply, you must complete the FAFSA. (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).   

Who can apply for Financial Aid?

• Students must be legal U.S. residents to apply for the FAFSA.

• Undocumented students maybe eligible for certain state aids beginning Spring 2013. See the Financial Aid Office for information.

Financial Aid Basics

Free Gift Aid:– BOGW– Grants

• Federal• State• Institutional/Private

– Scholarships• Institutional• Private

Self-Help Aid:– Loans

• Federal • Private

– Work Study• Federal• Institutional

Financial Aid

Apply for the:FAFSA & Cal Grants

2013-2014 BOGW Fee Waiver

Family Size 2012 Income 1 $16,755

2 $22,695

3 $28,635

4 $34,575

5 $40,515

6 $46,515

7 $52,395 (Add $5,940 for addition person)

What we can do for you:

• Help you select courses

• Help you decide on a major

• Show you how to obtain your A.A.

• Plan a transfer program for you

• Help you to manage academic & life

challenges

•Tell you about courses that will help you

obtain a job

Counselors

Orientations/Workshops for

Students

• Educational Planning Workshops Plan A, Plan B & Plan C

• Choosing a Major Workshop

• Fire Tech./Nursing Orientations

• Job Search & Interview Workshops

• STEM Majors/Careers Orientation

• Teacher Education Orientation

• Transfer Application Workshops

• Academic Computing Center (ACC) – Free on-campus computer lab

• Child Development Centers – Provides child care for children 6 months to 5 years old

• DSPS – Provides support services & accommodations for students with verified disabilities

• Health and Wellness Center – Provides Health & Psychological services

• Service Learning Center – Connects students with many non-profit agencies which offer volunteer opportunities

• Tutorial Learning Center – Offers FREE tutoring in a wide variety of subject areas for enrolled students

Santa Ana CollegeSupport Programs &

Services

On-line CLASS REGISTRATION

Go to:

Click on Web Advisor

Click on Students

Pay your

fees & tuition

View your

financial aid award

CLICK HERE

to begin registering for

your classes

Unofficial Transcripts

Term – Spring 2014

Location – Santa Ana College

Select Subject &

Course Number

LEAVE Bottom

Fields Blank!

Click Submit

Check Box

Click Submit

Click Register or Waitlist

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View your class schedule

View your waitlist

information

&

Drop your class/es