Welcome to the College of Alameda Online Orientation

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Welcome to theCollege of AlamedaOnline
Orientation!
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This orientation is designed to

• help you get started at the College of Alameda
• provide direction and information that will be
  helpful to you as a new student
• prepare you for course selection and the
  registration process

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Congratulations! Youre at Step 3 of the
Matriculation Process!

• What is Matriculation?
• Matriculation is a state-mandated process to
  assist you in planning, choosing, and achieving
  your educational goals.
• Simply, it is an agreement between the College of
  Alameda and you, the student, to work toward your
  success.

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MATRICULATION STEPSYOUR PASSPORT TO SUCCESS
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What educational opportunities are available
atCollege of Alameda?
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College of Alameda offers the following

• Certificate Programs
• Associate Degrees
• Transfer to a 4 year University/College

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What are Certificate Programs?

• Certificates can prepare you for an entry level
  position in a variety of fields including
• auto technology, auto body, computer information
  systems, accounting...and many more!
• In a certificate program you only study courses
  related to the field you are interested in.
• Most certificates can be completed in one and a
  half years or less. How quickly you move through
  a certificate program is determined by you and
  your availability to take classes. Certificate
  programs focus on preparing you for a specific
  occupational goal. Generally, certificate
  programs prepare students for employment in
  technical fields.

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Associate Degrees

• The degree offered by College of Alameda is the
  Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science
  degree (AS).
• Known as the two year degree, how long it takes
  you to complete the associate degree requirements
  will be determined by where you begin in the Math
  and English/ESL sequences and your availability
  to take courses.
• Most students complete their degrees in three to
  four years because they have job or family
  commitments that compete for their time.

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Associate Degrees

• In recent years the value of an associate degree
  has increased significantly. In some professions
  it can be mean a significant difference in salary
  and opportunities for advancement.
• What is required for an AA/AS Degree?
• 60 units of degree applicable course work
• General Education requirements
• Major requirements
• Elective courses
• GPA requirements (overall, general education, and
  in major)

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Transfer Opportunities

• A community college such as College of Alameda is
  an extension of the university system.
• Public Universities
• California State University (CSU)
• Examples CSU East Bay, San Francisco State, San
  Jose State
• University of California (UC)
• Examples UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Los Angeles
• Private Colleges/Universities
• Examples Stanford, Holy Names, St. Marys
• Tips for transferring
• Meet with a counselor to discuss your transfer
  goals and to create an Education Plan.
• Visit the Transfer Center for information on
  transfer applications, deadlines, and to meet
  with Admission Representatives.

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Student Success

• DO YOU WANT TO BE AN ACADEMIC SUCCESS?
• WHAT MAKES A STUDENT SUCCESSFUL?

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College New Expectations

• College is NOT like being in High School
• You are responsible for the following
• Attending class all the time and being on time
• Making sure you purchase books for your courses
• Completing assignments on time
• Conducting yourself respectfully and treating
  others respectfully, in and out of the classroom
• Asking questions when you dont understand or
  need further assistance
• Knowing your rights and responsibilities as a
  college student

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10 Tips for Success

• 1. Assess your priorities
• 2. Get print-out of your schedule
• 3. Know important deadlines
• 4. Make a scheduled appointment to see a
  counselor to do an educational plan
• 5. Take advantage of resources and services
• 6. Get to know your instructors
• 7. Monitor your progress during the semester
• 8. Interact with classmates, form study groups
• 9. Get involved on campus
• 10. Get a printout of your grades once semester
  ends

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Student Success

• Time-management
• The choices about how you spend your time are
  important
• How can you plan your schedule and manage your
  time?
• Ask yourself the following questions

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Time Management

• 1. How many hours a week will you be working?
• 2. How many units do you plan on enrolling?
• 3. How many hours a week do you plan on studying?
• 4. What other priorities take up time in your
  schedule?

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Time Management

• IF YOU WORK TAKE NO MORE THAN
• 40 hours/wk 6 units
• 30 hours/wk 9 units
• 20 hours/wk 12 units
• 5-15 hours/wk 14-16 units
• 1 unit equals one hour in class or lab a week
• For every 1 unit of class, plan on studying 2-3
  hours for that class
• 12 units is considered full-time enrollment

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Tools for Success

• CATALOG
• includes a complete list and description of all
  courses offered at College of Alameda
• lists all college policies and procedures,
  requirements, and information about degrees,
  certificates, transfer requirements, credit by
  examination, academic renewal, probation, course
  repetition, etc.

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Tools for Success

• SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
• lists the classes that will be offered during the
  term and includes specific scheduling information
  such as meeting dates, times, locations, and
  instructor names.
• STUDENT HANDBOOK
• Provides information on resources, policies, and
  services as well as a calendar for scheduling.

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Courses that help students succeed at College of
Alameda

• Coun 200A Orientation to College
• (0.5 units)
• All new or returning students should enroll in
  this course to help you transition to college
• Coun 24 College Success (3 units)
• Learn skills that help you succeed academically
  time-management, critical thinking, goal setting
• Coun 57 Career/Life-Planning (3 units)
• Not sure of your career or major? Take this
  course to help you explore your options and
  discover how to match your values and skills with
  a career or major

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Student Support Services

• Financial Aid
• Offers financial assistance like grants, loans,
  and other aid to eligible students
• Extended Opportunity, Programs and Services
  (EOPS)
• Offers aid to educationally under-prepared and/or
  economically disadvantaged students
• Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS)
• Offers instruction and support services to
  students with disabilities
• One-Stop Career Center
• Provides job search assistance, job listings,
  career and vocational guidance

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Orientation Completed!

• Congratulations! This completes the online
  orientation.
• Please print out the ORIENTATION QUIZ and submit
  it to the Counseling Department in the A Building
• If you have any questions, please contact the
  Counseling Department at [phone] or stop
  by the A Building in Student Services