College 101
FALL 2012
Welcome
to the
Freshman Academies
WHAT FRESHMAN ACADEMY ARE YOU IN?
Administration Bldg. Room 405A
Science Bldg. Room 332
Medical Arts Bldg. Room 127
Humanities Bldg. Room 351
Criminal Justice
Medical Arts Bldg. Room 127
Library Bldg., Lower Level,
Room 23
Medical Arts Bldg. Room 326
Your Freshman Coordinators
• First Semester Advisement
The “Go-to” Person
• Academic
• Resources
• Activities / Events
High Impact Learning Experiences
• E-Portfolio
• Learning Communities
• Service Learning
• Writing Intensive Courses
• Academy Activities
All Freshmen students at Queensborough participate
in a Freshman Academy based on their chosen program of study.
Are You Ready?
First Day Of Class Is
th
Monday, August 27
How To Read Your Class Schedule
Time
Monday
Jan 31
Tuesday
Feb 1
SS 310 - LC1
SOCIOLOGY
Lecture
9:00AM - 9:50AM
Medical Arts Building 126
SS 310 - LC1
SOCIOLOGY
Lecture
9:00AM - 9:50AM
Medical Arts Building 126
Wednesday
Feb 2
Thursday
Feb 3
Friday
Feb 4
8:00AM
9:00AM
10:00AM
11:00AM
12:00PM
1:00PM
2:00PM
3:00PM
SS 310 - LC1
SOCIOLOGY
Lecture
9:00AM - 9:50AM
Medical Arts Building 126
EN 101 - LC4
ENGL COMP 1
Lecture
10:00AM - 11:40AM
Humanities Building 436
ST 100 - F1
INTRO TO COLLEGE
Lecture
12:10PM - 1:00PM
Medical Arts Building 344B
EN 101 - LC4
ENGL COMP 1
Lecture
10:00AM - 11:40AM
Humanities Building 407
CJ 101 - F235
INTRO CRIMINAL JUST
Lecture
12:10PM - 1:00PM
Medical Arts Building 123
MA 120 - G245
ALGEBRA & TRIG
Lecture
1:10PM - 2:50PM
Medical Arts Building 133
CJ 101 - F235
INTRO CRIMINAL JUST
Lecture
12:10PM - 1:00PM
Medical Arts Building 123
CJ 101 - F235
INTRO CRIMINAL JUST
Lecture
12:10PM - 1:00PM
Medical Arts Building 123
MA 120 - G245
ALGEBRA & TRIG
Lecture
1:10PM - 2:00PM
Administration / Business Bldg 408
MA 120 - G245
ALGEBRA & TRIG
Lecture
1:10PM - 2:50PM
Medical Arts Building 142
To view your schedule you
must log onto CUNYfirst
account.
If you need assistance please
contact the help desk:
718-631-6348
REMEDIAL COURSES
A required investment in your college success.
MUST be completed prior to taking college credit
courses.
NO college credit but they count as “equated credits”.
How long will it take to get my degree?
IT IS UP TO YOU!!!! You need 60 credits for
your associates degree. This is HALF of your
bachelors degree.
Most courses are worth 3 or 4 credits. You can
take summer or winter courses to graduate
earlier.
Tutoring & Resources for Success
ALL Tutoring
Services are FREE!!
Utilize these
resources if you are
having any
difficulties in your
classes.
TUITION PAYMENT
If You Register:
Your Bill Must Be Paid By:
Through June 25, 2012
July 11, 2012
June 26th – August 6th
August 20, 2012
WARNING!!!
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Once you register, you are liable for ALL tuition & fees shown on your bill.
If you DO NOT pay your bill or DO NOT go to class – you are STILL financially liable for all charges.
To completely cancel your registration, you must CONTACT YOUR FRESHMAN COORDINATOR
BEFORE the START of the semester.
Tuition Effective FALL 2012
Residents of New York City who are:
Full Time
(Minimum of 12 credits/equated credits)
= $1,950.00
Don’t forget FEES!!
Part Time
(Less than 12 credits)
= $165.00 per credit
See Admissions webpage for further details.
Residency Information
Residency information is used to determine whether a
student is eligible for the in-state tuition rate.
Go to www.qcc.cuny.edu/Bursar/Residency.asp
to find out if you qualify for the in-state tuition rate.
CHECK YOUR TUITION PRIOR TO PAYING TO MAKE
SURE THE AMOUNT IS CORRECT!!!!
For all other Residency inquiries:
go to the Admissions Office Room 210
FINANCIAL AID
Deadline to apply was:
th
June 4 2012
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ACT NOW!!!!
APPLY IMMEDIATELY
Be prepared to pay your Tuition Bill….Financial Aid more than likely will
not be fully processed by your Tuition Due Date.
o Confirm with Financial Aid that your application is COMPLETELY
processed. Be sure to send in any requested information.
o Telephone: 718-631-6367
o Library, Fourth Floor
Pay As You Learn
If you are unable to pay your bill in FULL by the due date, you
may enroll in the INTEREST-FREE MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN
offered by Tuition Pay.
 Payments are staggered over 3 months.
Sign Up NOW: www.tuitionpay.com/cuny or call (800) 635-0120
Textbooks for Classes
Bookstore
Monday
9:00am – 7:00pm
Tuesday -Thursday
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
W-Building
Main Parking Lot
(718) 631-4200
Online Resources
Tigermail
CUNYfirst
CUNY Portal
E – Portfolio
CUNYfirst
Student Center
View Schedule
Billing Information
Financial Aid Status
Semester Grades
Registration Center
Steps to NAVIGATE through
CUNYfirst and
access your Student Center.
View Fall 2012 Class Schedule.
Future semesters this is where
you will register yourself for
classes.
Tuition Bill and Due Date will be
posted in this section. It is NOT
mailed to your home.
Make sure tuition bill is
CORRECT prior to making a
payment.
TIGERMAIL
Your QCC Email Account
o Receive notices from QCC
o Communicate with your professors
o Communicate with your Freshman Coordinator
CUNY Portal: Blackboard
•The CUNY portal login is found on the
CUNY.EDU website
•Blackboard will be used in some of your
classes
•If your class is using Blackboard you will
be able to view your assignments and
any messages from that professor online.
E-Portfolio
E-portfolio is found in Epsilen
E-portfolio is your own personal Website. It represents YOU.
You will be able to build your e-portfolio over time!
Some professors may use this in the classroom.
Used to store and display your work.
Papers
Resume
Certificates, licenses, and awards
At the end of your time at Queensborough, you will be able to
look at your successes on your E-Portfolio.
Will be discussed further in Technology Workshop.
Your guide to your future:
• Think about what you want to study and why.
• Understand how long it will take you to complete your
degree.
• Visit this plan in your first semester (ST100 class)
• Use program information to stay on the right track
• Will begin MAP in the Technology Workshop today.
REMINDERS!!!!
Importance of Writing Prep
If you were advised to take a Writing Prep
workshop, PLEASE SIGN UP for this
FREE 20 HOUR WORKSHOP for the
SUMMER 2012 session.
Contact Writing Center – Library 1st Floor
718-631-6663
ST – 100 COURSE (PNET)
What is ST-100?
 Informative and interactive freshman course designed to
introduce new students to QCC.
Partially online course(PNET).
10 class sessions; 5 lessons in the classroom(once a week) and 5
lessons will be assigned via online work. MUST BE COMPLETED
within the 5 week period.
MANDATORY course for all first time full time freshman students.
A passing grade is REQUIRED.
If you do not complete the course, you will be required to repeat
the course resulting in DELAYED REGISTRATION for the following
semester.
Final High School Transcript
JUNE 2012 GRADUATES:
Please arrange to have your high school
send your final transcript to the
Admissions Office.
Administration Building
Room 210
Are You a Veteran?
Contact the Veteran’s Center
located in the Student Union Bldg.
LL5.
OR
Visit our website @
www.qcc.cuny.edu/veterans
for a Step by Step Guide to
becoming a successful college
student.
STUDENT LIFE AT QCC
Get involved in campus life….
• Clubs
• Sports Team
• Student Organizations
• Student Government
• Cultural, Educational and Recreational Activities
Student Activities Office: Student Union Lower Level
718-631-6233
1. Tour Of The Campus.
2. Technology Workshop
E-Portfolio
My Action Plan (MAP)
3. Photo ID Picture – Student Union Upper Level
FRESHMEN FIRST
Second Part of Orientation - MANDATORY
Major Specific – Break out into Academy specific groups.
Opportunity to meet professors in your major
Discuss career opportunities in your field.
Receive Photo ID card
Thursday, August 23rd .
Location & Times will be emailed to
your Tigermail account in August.
Good Luck With Your Academic Career!