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
1. ADMISSIONS Complete an application and keep information updated during subsequent enrollment periods.
2. ASSESSMENT COA uses multiple measures to make assessments related to academic readiness and proper course selections. Effective predictors of student success will be your assessment scores, highschool GPA, your study habits, work and family obligations, your level of motivation and other variables discussed during counseling.
3. ORIENTATION All new students participate in orientation designed to provide you with information you need to know regarding services for students, transfer and degree requirements and programs, college rules and regulations, course selection, and registration procedures.
4. COUNSELING All new and returning students are expected to see a COA counselor during the enrollment process to discuss their educational goals, assistance in appropriate course selection, and service referrals.
5. FOLLOW-UP All students are expected to work with a counselor to develop a current personalized STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN that outlines your educational goals and the course sequencing plan to meet those goals. You should meet with your counselor on a regular basis to monitor your progress and keep your ed plan current.
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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