EARLY DECISION
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
Welcome
to
Santa Ana College
www.sac.edu
Register for Welcome to SAC Day:
We invite you to join us for a welcome and tour of
Santa Ana College from 9-11:15am on any of these dates:
Wednesday, July 13
• Thursday, July 14
• Wednesday, July 20
• Thursday, July 21
• Wednesday, July 27
• Thursday, July 28
•
Send an email to studentoutreach@sac.edu or call
(714) 564-6141 and let us know which date you will attend.
The Purpose of Orientation:
• Review of your Placement Test Scores
• Provide you with basic information about SAC &
Educational Planning.
• Assist you with class selection and on-line
registration for your first semester
Student Success & Support Program (3SP) State
Requirements:
1) Assessment/testing – Completed!
2) Orientation – Today
3) Abbreviated Ed. Plan – End of Presentation
4) Comprehensive Ed. Plan – Counseling Appt.
Note: Must be completed before 15 units or by the 3rd semester, and is
required to keep your priority registration!
Joe Student
X
1234567
5/1/16
Business
X
Fall ‘16
Spring ‘17
SAC English Course Sequence
English N50 (3 units)
Intro. to Written Communication
English N60 (3 units)
Basics of Effective Writing
English 061 (3 units)
Introduction to Composition
English 101 or 101H (4 units)
Freshman Composition
English 102 or 102H (3 units)
Literature and Composition
English 103 or 103H (4 units)
Critical Thinking and Writing
Student Planning Guide, Page 5
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
Class
Rec’d Speech Class
Rec’d Reading Class
EMLS 055 (4 units)
Writing, Grammar & Reading I
CMST N52A (3 units)
Reading N50 or N80
EMLS 107 (4 units)
Writing, Grammar & Reading II
CMST N52B (3 units)
Reading N80
EMLS 109 (4 units)
Writing, Grammar & Reading III
CMST 097 (3 units)
Reading 101
EMLS 110 (3 units)
Intro. To the Essay
CMST 097 (3 units)
Reading 101
EMLS 112 (3 units)
Advanced Composition
CMST 097 (3 units)
Reading 102
English 101 or 101H (4 units)
Freshman Composition
CMST 101 (3 units) Interpersonal Com.
CMST 102 (3 units) Public Speaking
Reading 150
Student Planning Guide, Page 5
Examples: (Math Requirements for Transfer)
English  Math 105
Psychology  Math 219 or Psy. 210
Business  Math 140, then Math 150 (for most CSU’s)
Engineering  Math 160, 170, 180, and beyond…
Weekly Study Requirement...
Part-time students
Full-time students
12 Units = 12 hrs. of class
Studying = 24 hrs.
Working = 12 hrs. (part-time)
Total = 48 hours
6 Units = 6 hrs. of class
Studying = 12 hrs.
Working = 40 hrs. (full-time)
Total = 58 hours
Student Planning Guide, Page 2
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)
10-20 hrs. a week
12 units (typically 4 classes)
0-10 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
What’s your goal at @ SAC?
1) 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…
2) 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…
3) 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
What General Ed. plan is best for me?
PLAN A - Associate Degree Only
(60 Units Total, 25-27 GE Units)
PLAN B - AA Degree & Transfer to the CSU
(60-70 Units Total, 42-46 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
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
Associate Degree
• Usually referred to as AA or AS (Assoc. of Arts or Sciences)
• Offered by community colleges
Requirements:
Major
Courses
+
General
Education Courses
Plan A (24 units)
+
Elective
Courses
Total Units: Min. 60 units
Examples: Business Admin., Liberal Arts, Nursing, Paralegal
Student Planning Guide, Page 8
Transfer Programs
• Lead to TRANSFER to a UNIVERSITY
(UC / CSU / Private / Out-of-State)
• Classes count toward completion of a Bachelor’s Degree
Requirements:
Major
Courses
+
General
Education Courses
Plan B or C
(36-46 units)
+
Elective
Courses
Total Units: 60-70 units
Examples: Engineering, Teacher Education, Business Admin.
Student Planning Guide, Page 10-11 & 12-13
Associate in Arts/Science For Transfer
(AA-T & AS-T)
• Designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and
baccalaureate degree
Benefits:
– Guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU
system university
– Priority admission consideration to local CSU campus in same cases
– Slight GPA bump of .1 GPA for admission purposes for certain
CSU’s
Student
Planning Guide
Page 16
Certificate Info.
AA/AS Info.
AA-T/AS-T Info.
To put a class schedule together:
You need to know:
• How many classes to take…
• What classes to take…
• How to schedule your classes…
Also need  Your test scores & the class schedule
Courses for Your
First Semester @ 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
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
Sample Class Schedule
COURSE TITLE &
UNITS
Section #
TIME
DAY
INSTRUCTOR
NUMBER
Math 083
6
11:30-2:35 PM
MW
English N60
3
9:30 – 10:25 AM
TTH
Reading N90
3
8:00 – 9:25 AM
MW
MONDAY
8:00-8:30
TUESDAY
Reading
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Reading
8:30-9:00
9:00-9:30
English N60
English N60
9:30-10:00
10:00-10:30
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:30
11:30-12:00
12:00-12:30
12:30-1:00
1:00-1:30
1:30-2:00
2:00-2:30
2:30-3:00
Math 083
Math 083
FRIDAY
ROOM
Freshman Experience Example (U-LINK Block #10)
COURSE TITLE &
UNITS
Section #
TIME
DAY
INSTRUCTOR
ROOM
CMST 102
3
12494
10:30 – 12:55 PM
T Th
Fondren, S
C-207
Counseling 107
3
10790
1:15 – 4:20 PM
W
Pastrana, L.
F-102
Counseling N45
.5
10706
8:30 – 5:30 PM
8/17
Zook, R.
R-124
English & Math
7-8
NUMBER
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1. Pick up Fresh X
cohort sheet #10
from a Counselor
8:00-8:30
8:30-9:00
Math
FRIDAY
Math
9:00-9:30
9:30-10:00
10:00-10:30
CMST 102
CMST 102
2. Add an English
and Math course
to your schedule
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:30
11:30-12:00
12:00-12:30
12:30-1:00
1:00-1:30
1:30-2:00
2:00-2:30
2:30-3:00
Counseling 107
English 101
English 101
College Information
How does college work?
Academic Calendar 2016-2017
Fall 2016
August 22
Instruction Begins
September 4
Last day to add and to drop full-term classes
without “W” grade with enrollment fee
refund for full semester.
November 15
Last Day to Drop with “W”
for full semester.
December 11
Instruction Ends
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
Dropping a class
It’s your RESPONSIBILITY
Drop your course on-line (Web Advisor)
Last day to drop:
• without a “W” – Sept. 4th
• with a “W” - Nov. 15th
“F”
Note: You do not need instructor’s signature to drop a course
Grade
How much will it cost
to attend SAC?
College Tuition and Fees
• CA Resident Students (Per Semester)
Enrollment
Health Fees
Student Services Fees
ID Card
Student Representation Fee
Parking Fees
$46 per unit
$19 per semester
$10.00 (optional)
$2.50
$2.00
$30 per semester
$20 if you are qualified for fee waiver.
Part-time student (6 units)
$330 - $340
Full-time student (12-15 units)
$600 - $750
• AB540 Students
Same as above if your CA residency paperwork has been processed
Note: All fees and tuition are subject to changes based on
State Legislator or Community College Governing Board.
Student Planning Guide, Page 14
Other Costs?
BOOKS !
$60.00
X
4 CLASSES
= $240.00
$80.00
X
4 CLASSES
= $320.00
Math & Science Textbooks
$100 to $175 each
Financial Aid Basics
• It consists of grants, work study, and loans.
• To apply, you must complete the FAFSA.
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Who can apply for Financial Aid?
• Students must be U.S. citizen or legal residents to apply for FAFSA.
• AB540 (undocumented) students are only eligible for state financial aid:
AB540 Fee Waiver – Paper App. @ SAC’s Financial Aid
California Dream Act – Apply @ www.CalDreamAct.org
Student Planning Guide, Page 15
Financial Aid
Free Gift Aid:
– BOGW (must maintain
satisfactory progress)
– Grants
• Federal
• State
• Institutional/Private
– Scholarships
• Institutional
• Private
Self-Help Aid:
– Loans
• Federal
• Private
– Work Study
• Federal
• Institutional
Apply for the:
FAFSA & Cal Grants
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
• ASG “Loan Book” Program
• Rolling Scholarships –
Esp. AB540 Students
Fees/Payment Policy
(Payment & ID cards: Cashiers Office, Admissions Building)
Payment Deadline
Early Decision Students:
JULY 5th DEADLINE!
Returning Students & New Students:
Fees must be paid within 3 calendar days of registering or students will be
dropped from classes for non-payment.
Payment Options:
Online:
In Person:
WWW.SAC.EDU
Cashier’s Office VL-205B
or By Mail:
SAC Address
There is no plan for partial payment and no exceptions to this policy.
Questions? Call 714-564-6965.
YOU WILL BE LEARNING ABOUT VARIOUS
STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS AT SAC.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE SURVEY BELOW and SUBMIT BEFORE YOU LEAVE.
Student Support Services
• Math Center
• Center for Teacher Education
• Learning Center (Tutorial Services)
• Counseling (Academic & Career)
• Success Center
• EOPS
• Reading Center
• Freshmen Experience
• Tutorial Center
• Honors Program
• Writing Center
• MESA Program
• Career/Service Learning Center
• Puente
• SSSP
• Disabled Student
Programs & Services (DSPS)
• University Transfer Center
• Health Center
• U-LINK
• Psychological Services
• Veteran’s Resource Center
EOPS
Extended Opportunities Program & Services
Program Benefits
• Priority registration
• Academic counseling
• FREE tutoring: English/Math/Biology
• Help with $chool-related cost$
- Textbook Voucher
- Supplies
- Transportation
• And more to help you successfully complete
your graduation and & transfer
Submit your EOPS
application BEFORE you
leave today!
There will be an EOPS
staff outside your location.
SSSP
Student Support Services 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 #
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
for SSSP’s
2016 SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM
Honors Program
Program Benefits
• Priority admissions for some universities
• Designation as a president’s 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
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 of 12 units each semester.
• Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Sign up for the Adelante transfer orientation on Aug. 9th or 11th
Registration Steps
Click Here
Click Here
User Name
Example:
jb15482
(Initials in lower case + 5 digits)
Password: Apr121998
(Birthday: April 12, 1998)
Steps to Change Password
New Password:
Part Number + Part Letter
Example: Rocky01
Click Student
CLICK HERE
to begin registering
for your classes
Pay your
fees & tuition
Grades
Class Schedule
Transcripts
View your
financial aid award
Term – Fall 2016
Location – Santa Ana College
Select Subject &
Course Number
LEAVE Bottom
Fields Blank!
Click Submit
1. Click to select course
2. Click submit after you
select your course
1. Select Register
2. Click Submit
Educational Planning
Now:
Complete your abbreviated educational plan with
a counselor who will advise you on the classes
you should take during your first year.
Later: (By the end of
your 1st year of college)
Complete a comprehensive ed. plan: (3 Options)
1) 45 minute academic counseling appt.
or
2) Educational planning course
or
3) Educational planning workshop
Joe Student
1234567
5/1/16
X
Business
X
N60
102
084
CMST 102
CNSL 116
Fall ‘16
X
Spring ‘17
Art 100
Earth Sc. 110
Econ 120
English N60
Math 084
CNSL 116
3
6
3
English 061
Art 100
Bus. 150
Earth Sc. 110
3
3
4
3
Bus. 150
Make sure you & the counselor
sign the Ed. Plan!
12
13
Next Steps
1) Complete and submit your survey
2) Submit any program applications – turn in at program table
before leaving
Example: EOPS or SSSP
3) Register and pay for your classes
Note: Remember to submit your BOGW so your class are FREE!
Also: Click pay on my account to view your fees
4) Print your class schedule out at home and attend
your 1st day of class – Aug. 22nd
QUESTIONS?