Everything you need to know about the CAT

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Everything you need to know about the CAT

• An informational presentation designed for
  incoming CAT students and their parents

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Why was I referred to Center?

• U.C. applicants who do not currently meet the
  Academic Success Criteria but who have the
  potential to become eligible for a baccalaureate
  program within one year are referred to the
  Center
• Students referred to the Center are given a
  second opportunity to gain admission to the
  college of his/her choice

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How does the Center help students enter his/her
desired program?

• Creation of an individualized plan and learning
  agreement by a professional, committed advisor
• Increased communication between faculty and
  advisors
• Connecting students with relevant resources

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What is a learning agreement?

• A learning agreement outlines what each
  individual student must do to gain admission to
  his/her college. These requirements may include
• Going to the CAT Tutoring Center
• Successfully completing preparatory coursework
• Utilizing certain campus resources
• Meeting with his/her advisors and professors on a
  regular basis
• Attendance of transition event (fair or
  appointment depending on college)

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What campus resources are available at UC?

• One of the advantages of attending a large state
  university is the many services we offer to
  students. A sample of our services include
• The Center for Exploratory Studies - designed to
  help undecided students choose a major through
  advising and other activities including alumni
  shadowing and major mentors (satellite office
  hours in the CAT advising center)
• Disability Services Office - helps students with
  disabilities receive appropriate accommodations
• Counseling Center - offers counseling services
  (individual and group) at no charge or for a
  nominal fee

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What about preparatory coursework?

• Determined by placement testing
• Enrollment caps/increased classroom time
• Counted in credit total but not towards
  graduation
• Reduced tuition rate
• Not all students in Center will need preparatory
  coursework
• College-level credit can and will be taken while
  in Center

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What do students need to do to get into his/her
college?
All students in the Center must complete the
terms of his/her learning agreement and meet the
requirements of the college as listed below

• The College of Allied Health Sciences 2.5 GPA
• The College of Applied Science For B.S. earn
  2.75 GPA, for A.A.S earn 2.5 GPA
• The College of Nursing 2.5 GPA

• The College of Arts and Sciences 2.0 GPA
• The College of Business Direct admission - earn
  a score of 23 on the ACT and a 2.5 GPA
• Pre-Business 2.0 GPA
• The College of Education, Criminal Justice and
  Human Services Teacher Licensure programs 2.75
  GPA, other programs 2.5 GPA

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How will the transition to the new college work?

• No application necessary!
• Connection with new college made with assistance
  of CAT advisor
• Admission finalized upon posting of grades

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How can CAT students monitor his/her progress?

• The Center will maintain open and frequent
  communication between students, faculty, and
  advisors
• Regular meetings with advisors
• Early intervention system
• Course progress reports

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Myths about the CAT

• You must be in the Center for your entire first
  year.FALSE!
• Nothing you take in the Center counts.FALSE!
• Everyone in the Center has to take preparatory
  courses FALSE!
• No one except students in the Center are required
  to take preparatory courses FALSE!

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The next steps

• 1) Confirm your admission to UC (on-line or by
  sending in confirmation form) and paying
  matriculation fee
• 2) Apply for financial aid by filling out the
  FAFSA. If you require assistance, please call us
  at 556-1661 and make an appointment to see a
  representative from the Southwest Ohio
  Educational Opportunity Center in our office
  theyll help you free of charge!
• 3) Sign up for placement testing at one of the
  Quick Start Dates (4/8, 5/13, 6/3)
• 4) Sign up for New Student Orientation. This is
  a 2-day program that will begin in late June.