Get Ready Orientation:

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Get Ready Orientation Transition Success
Tips
This presentation contains information that will
be helpful regardless of the program you are
entering. It is provided as a supplement to and
not a replacement for any other orientation
program(s) to which you have been or will be
directed.
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Transition Tip 1

• Understand that what is expected of a high school
  student is different from what is expected of a
  college student.

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• Whats so different
• about college anyway?

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High School College
Instruction deals more with facts Instruction is lecture, discussion, analysis of information
Most classes meet every day Classes meet less often
Tasks are more structured-teacher provides instructions Tasks are less structured-students are responsible for developing a method for completing a task
Grades can be based on a variety of activities Grades can be based on either fewer tasks or larger projects
Attendance and progress are well monitored Students depend on time management and organizational skills.
Lesser work load, slower paced Increased work load, faster paced
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Transition Tip 2

• Understand personal responsibility and what this
  means for you as a college student.

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Personal Responsibility

• As a student
• Keep up with the class schedule and the course
  material (absence is not an excuse).
• Complete assigned reading review notes daily.
• Realize that 90 of learning will take place
  outside of the classroom (Hint Study and do
  homework).
• Access the academic assistance the College
  provides. If you need to visit the tutor, and
  dont, the consequences are yours.
• Take responsibility for learning.

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Success Tips
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Success Tip 1 Learn Where to Go

• Know how to navigate the campus!

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View our online interactive map and mouse over
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Success Tip 2 Know what to expect on the
first day of class.

• To meet for class (attendance counts)
• To receive a syllabus
• To take notes
• A syllabus is a document that includes course
• goals, required textbooks, grading policies, etc.

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Success Tip 3Be prepared for class

• Arrive on time
• Complete assigned reading, etc. prior to class
  (Hint Use a planner!)
• Buy your books take them to each class
• Keep a separate notebook/binder for each course
• Make sure you have the supplies that you need for
  your class paper, pen, etc.

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Success Tip 4Sharpen Your Academic Skills

• Note-taking skills
• Study Skills
• Time management Skills
• Test-taking strategies

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Success Tip 5 Understand the Role of
your Advisor

• What is my advisors role?
• How do I find out who my advisor is?
• When do I meet with my advisor?
• How do I prepare to meet my advisor?

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Success Tip 6 Use the eTC portal

• View course descriptions and availability
• Drop and/or add courses
• View your current class schedule, final grades,
  and financial information
• Access enrollment verification
• E-mail instructors and fellow students
• Stay informed about campus activities

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• Questions?
• Give us a call at
• 864.646.1500 (main line/Pendleton Campus)
• or
• 864.260.6700 (main line/Anderson Campus)