Welcome to

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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
Welcome
to Santa Ana College
http//www.sac.edu
Last updated 5/1/14
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COMPLETE AN EASY HALF-PAGE APPLICATION AT THE
EOPS TABLE TODAY!
EOPS Extended Opportunities Program Services

• Program Benefits
• Priority registration
• Easy access to academic counselors
• FREE tutoring English/Math/Biology
• Help with chool-related cost Books
  Supplies
• Transportation Parking permit or bus pass
• And more to help you successfully graduate
  transfer

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SSSP Student Support Services Program
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for SSSPs 2014
SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM

• Program Benefits
• Summer Bridge Program
• SSSP Grant 1,000
• Academic Advising
• Program Requirements
• Placed into English 060/061
• Have Transfer as a Goal
• Valid Social Security

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FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE Learning
Communities (Paired Classes)
U-LINK (University-LINK)

• Guaranteed Admission to UCI from SAC
• SAC enrollment priority through EOPS Freshman
  Exp.
• UCI transfer hours and library privileges

Puente Program

• Paired Classes (Counseling English)
• Writing support
• Academic Counseling and Mentoring
• College Success and Career Planning Help

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FAST TRACK Program

• Program Requirements
• ? Be placed into Math N60 and English N60
• Minimum 2.3 - High School GPA
• ? Not be employed over 20 hours per week while in
  program
• ? Commit to both the Fall 2014 Spring 2015
  semesters
• Fall 2014 Math 060 080 8 week
  courses
• Spring 2015 English N60 061 8 week
  courses

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Honors Program

• Program Benefits
• Priority admissions for some universities
• Designation as a presidents scholar
• Scholarship eligibility
• Letters of recommend from faculty
  coordinator of the honors program
• Program Requirements
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Two references
• Must complete 15 units
  of honors courses

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Center for Teacher Education - Academic
Counseling - Book Loan Program - Teacher
Education Workshops - Classroom Fieldwork
Opportunities - Scholarship Workshop
Assistance - APPLE Courses

• University Transfer Center
• - Academic Counseling
• CSU UC Application Workshops
• College Fairs University Tours
• Appointments with University Reps.
• Transfer Mentor Program

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• Bridges to Engineering
• Academic and Career Advisement
• Student Study Center Textbook Loans
• Professional Development Workshops

• ENGAGE in STEM Program
• STEM Academic Counseling and Career Advisement
• Internships Fieldwork Experience
• Professional Development Workshops

• MESA Program Benefits
• Academic and Career Advisement
• Student Study Center Textbook Loans
• Professional Development Workshops

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Want to Transfer?

• Guaranteed Admission into Cal State Fullerton or
  UC Irvine to all S.A.U.S.D. students.
• To be eligible
• Have transfer as an academic goal
• Maintain a minimum of12 units each semester.
• Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Sign up for the Adelante transfer orientation on
  Aug. 12th or 14th

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Program Orientations (See handout and pick
one)

• Tuesday, Aug. 12th
• Career Technical Education Section 87748
• Center for Teacher Education Section 86674
• Fast Track Program Section 86675
• Puente Program Section 86677
• U-LINK Program Section 86678 86680
• University Transfer Orientation Section
  86681
• Adelante Program Only (2 Sections) Section
  86673 86672
• Automatic registration if students sign up
  for the Puente or U-LINK cohorts.Thursday, Aug.
  14th
• Adelante Program Only (7 Sections) Sections
  86659, 86660 86661, 86664
  86665, 86656 87747

Circle One
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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
AGENDA

• Orientation -- PowerPoint
• Building your class schedule
• Register for your classes
• Take Survey www.sac.edu/edsurvey
• Pay for your classes June 30th
• Note Follow along on your agenda student
  planning guide!

Last updated 5/1/2014
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Weekly Study Requirement...
Part-time students
7 Units 7 hrs. of class Studying 14
hrs. Working 40 hours (full-time) Total 61
hours
Full-time students
12 Units 12 hrs. of class Studying 24 - 30
hrs. Working 20 hrs. (part-time) Total 56
60 hours
Student Planning Guide, Page 2
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How many classes should I take?
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.
Full-time student ..........  take at least 12
units Athletic eligibility ..........  take at
least 12 units
Student Planning Guide, Page 3
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What General Ed. plan is best for me?
PLAN A - Associate Degree Only (60 Units Total,
24 GE Units)
PLAN B - AA Degree Transfer to the CSU (60-70
Units Total, 41-45 GE Units)
PLAN C - AA Degree Transfer to the UC
or CSU Some Private Univ.s (60-70
Units Total, 36-45 Units)
Student Planning Guide, Page 3 Page 8-13
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AA-T and AS-T Degrees

• Highlights of the AA-T/AS-T Degrees
• AA and transfer degrees for CSUs
• Provides common major preparation courses for
  CSUs
• Provides slight GPA bump for CSU admissions
• Example CSU Fullerton ? 2.7 GPA for Fall
  2014 transfer admissions
• Student has 2.6 GPA .1 bump 2.7 GPA for
  admissions

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Vocational Certificate

• A series of special major courses, all related
  to a particular occupational skill.
• Can be helpful in obtaining or upgrading
  employment

Requirements
MAJOR COURSES ONLY
Total Units (Varies) Min. 12 units
Examples Business Applications, Electronics,
Auto Tech, CIS
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Associate Degree

• Usually referred to as AA or AS (Assoc. of Arts
  or Sciences)
• Offered by community colleges

Requirements
Total Units Min. 60 units
Examples Business Admin., Liberal Arts, Nursing,
Paralegal
Student Planning Guide, Page 8
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Student Planning Guide Page 16 Certificate
Info. AA/AS Info. AA-T/AS-T Info.
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Transfer Programs

• Lead to TRANSFER to a UNIVERSITY (UC / CSU /
  Private / Out-of-State)
• Classes count toward completion of a Bachelors
  Degree

Requirements
Total Units 60-70 units
Examples Engineering, Teacher Education,
Business Admin.
Student Planning Guide, Page 10-11 12-13
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Whats your goal at _at_ SAC?

• Transfer to University
• Would like to attend a 4-year institution such as
  a UC, CSU or Private and earn a B.A. or B.S.
• You can obtain an A.A./A.S./A.A.-T or A.S.-T
  while getting units toward transfer, 2-4 years
• Examples Biology, Business Administration,
  Criminal Justice, Psychology, etc
• Associates Degree
• Earn an A.A. or A.S by graduating from a
  community college.
• Not planning to transfer at this time, timeline
  2-4 years
• Examples Fire Technology, RN Nursing, Speech
  Pathology Assistant, etc
• Technical Certificates
• A series of special major courses, all related to
  a particular occupational skill.
• Timeline 1-2 semesters
• Examples Medical Assistant, Welding,
  Entrepreneurship, etc

Student Planning Guide, Pages 2-3
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Courses for Your First Semester _at_ SAC

• Courses that improve basic skills English / ESL,
  Math, Reading Study Skills
• Counseling classes
• General education classes
• Intro. classes in a career/area of interest
• Courses of personal interest to you

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New Math Courses
Math 083 Beginning Intermediate Algebra for
Liberal Arts Social Science Majors
Math 084 Beginning Intermediate Algebra for
STEM Business Majors
/081
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Did you place into MATH 060in the level II math
test ?Would you like to complete two MATH
courses in one semester?

• MATH 083 (6 units)
• Elementary Intermediate Algebra for Liberal
  Arts Majors
• M/W 800 am 1110 am
• M/W 115 pm 425 pm
• MATH 084 (6 units)Elementary and Intermediate
  Algebra for Math, Science and Business
  majors
• M/W 730 am 1040 am
• Tu/Th 1130 am 240 pm
• Tu/Th 600 pm 910 pm

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Math/Science/Engineering
Liberal Arts
Business / Social Science
New Approved Math Courses
Psychology 210 Statistics for Social
Behavioral Sciences
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SAC English Course Sequence
Student Planning Guide, Page 5
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English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
Class Recd Speech Class Recd Reading Class
EMLS 055 (4 units)Writing, Grammar Reading I Com. N52A (3 units) Reading N50 or N80
EMLS 107 (4 units)Writing, Grammar Reading II Com. N52AB (3 units) Reading N80
EMLS 109 (4 units)Writing, Grammar Reading III Com. 096, 097 (3 units)Com. N53 (3 units) Reading N90
EMLS 110 (3 units)Intro. To the Essay Com. 096, 097 (3 units)Com. N53 (3 units) Reading N90 or 102
EMLS 112 (3 units)Advanced Composition Com. N50 (3 units) Reading 102
English 101 or 101H (4 units)Freshman Composition Com. 101 (3 units) Interpersonal Com.Com. 102 (3 units) Public Speaking Reading 150
Student Planning Guide, Page 5
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Freshman Experience Program (Fresh X Program)

• Paired Classes
• Coordinated workload
• College Success and Career Planning Help
• Close Connection with College Instructors
• Typical Format of Most Fresh X courses
• English Course Counseling Course
• Math Course Counseling Course

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Puente Program

• Paired Classes (English 061 Cnsl. 107)
• Writing support
• Academic Counseling and Mentoring

U-Link Program (English 101 Math 81 Eligible)

• Transfer Program to UC, CSU, and Privates Univ.
• Guaranteed Admission to UC Irvine from SAC
• UCI library Privileges Faculty Presentations
• Service Learning (100 hrs. fieldwork)

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To put a class schedule together
You need to know

• When to take classes
• How many classes to take
• What classes to take
• How to schedule your classes

Also need ? Your test scores the class schedule
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Freshman Experience U-LINK Sample Plan
COURSE TITLE UNITS Section TIME DAY INSTRUCTOR ROOM
NUMBER            
Music 103 3 61889 930 1055 AM T TH Sanchez, G. N-114
Counseling 107 3 59461 1245 355 PM W Staff A-130
English
Math
  MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
800-830      
830-900  Math    Math    
900-930          
930-1000    Music 103    Music 103  
1000-1030          
1030-1100          
1100-1130  
1130-1200    English    English  
1200-1230          
1230-100      Counseling 107    
100-130      
130-200          
200-230          
230-300          

• Pick up Fresh X cohort sheet
• from a Counselor

2. Add an English and Math course to your
schedule
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Sample Class Schedule
COURSE TITLE UNITS Section TIME DAY INSTRUCTOR ROOM
NUMBER            
Math 081 4 1215-245 PM MW
English N60 3 735 935 AM TTH
Reading N90A 3 800 925 AM MW
Art 100 3 1100 -1225 PM TTH
  MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
800-830  Reading English N60  Reading English N60  
830-900          
900-930          
930-1000          
1000-1030          
1030-1100          
1100-1130 Art 100 Art 100  
1130-1200          
1200-1230 Math 081     Math 081    
1230-100          
100-130       
130-200          
200-230          
230-300          
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College Information
How does college work?
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Academic Calendar 2014-2015
Fall 2014 August 25 Instruction Begins
September 7 Last day to add and to drop full-term
classes without W grade with enrollment
fee refund for full semester. November 16
Last Day to Drop with W for full semester.
December 14 Instruction Ends
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Adding a full class

• Option 1 WAIT LIST
• Note There is no wait list option for
  students during the Early
  Registration process.
• Option 2 ADD CODE

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Dropping a class

• Its your RESPONSIBILITY
• Drop your course on-line (Web Advisor) Last
  day to drop
• without a W Sept. 7th
• with a W - Nov. 16th
• Note You do not need instructors signature to
  drop a course

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How much will it cost to attend SAC?
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College Tuition and Fees

• CA Resident Students (Per Semester)
• Enrollment 46 per unit
• Health Fees 19 per semester
• Student Services Fees 7.50 (optional)
• Parking Fees 30 per semester
• 20 if you are qualified for fee waiver.
• Part-time student (6 units) 276
• Full-time student (12-15 units) 552 - 690
  
• AB540 Students
  Same as above if your CA residency
  paperwork has been processed.
• International Out of State
  220 per unit plus all the above
  enrollment fees.

Note All fees and tuition are subject to changes
based on State Legislator or Community College
Governing Board.
Student Planning Guide, Page 14
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Other Costs?
BOOKS !
60.00 X 4 CLASSES 240.00
80.00 X 4 CLASSES 320.00
Math Science Textbooks 100 to 175 each
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Financial Aid Basics

• It consists of grants, work study, and loans.
• To apply, you must complete the FAFSA.
  
• (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). 
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• Who can apply for Financial Aid?
• Students must be legal U.S. residents to apply
  for FAFSA.
• AB540 (undocumented) students are only eligible
  for state financial aid (California Dream
  Act Application) and can apply _at_
  www.CalDreamAct.org

Student Planning Guide, Page 15
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Financial Aid

• Self-Help Aid
• Loans
• Federal
• Private
• Work Study
• Federal
• Institutional

• Free Gift Aid
• BOGW
• Grants
• Federal
• State
• Institutional/Private
• Scholarships
• Institutional
• Private

Apply for the FAFSA Cal Grants
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Other Sources of Assistance to Pay
for College

• EOPS Book Services
• Buy a Book Society
• -100 scholarship for FEP and honors students
• Teacher Ed. and MESA Textbook Loan Programs
• Outreach Lending Library
• ASG Work for Your Book Program
• Rolling Scholarships Esp. AB540 Students

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Fees/Payment Policy(Payment ID cards
Cashiers Office, Admissions Building)

• Payment Deadline
• Early Decision Students Pay tuition/fees by
  June 30th!
• Note You will be dropped from classes if
  you do not pay by August 6th
• Returning Students Other New Students
• Fees must be paid within 3 calendar days
  of registering for courses or you will be
  dropped for non-payment.
• Payment Options
• Online In Person or By Mail
• WWW.SAC.EDU Cashiers Office S-104
  SAC Address
• There is no plan for partial payment and no
  exceptions to this policy. 
• Questions? Call 714-564-6965.

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Registration Steps
www.sac.edu
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Click Here
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Click Here
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User Name Example JB15482
(Initials 5 digits) Password Rocky01
(Birthday)
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Steps to Change Password
New Password Part Number Part Letter
Example Rocky01
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Click Student
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CLICK HERE to begin registering for your
classes
Pay your fees tuition
GradesClass Schedule Transcripts
View your financial aid award
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Term Fall 2014 Location Santa Ana College
Select Subject Course Number
LEAVE Bottom Fields Blank!
Click Submit
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1. Click to select course
2. Click submit after you select
your course
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1. Select Register
2. Click Submit
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Please remember to take the EARLY DECISION survey
after you register for your classes! www.sac.edu/
edsurvey
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QUESTIONS?
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