Online Transfer Advisement Part One
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Slide 1: Welcome to MiraCosta College Online Advisement
Welcome to MiraCosta College Online student Advisement Session.
Slide 2: Welcome to the Transfer Advisement Session
The Counseling Department welcomes you to the Transfer Advisement Session.
Slide 3: Student Goals
Students who attend MiraCosta have many different goals. Four goals commonly
pursued by MiraCosta students are: 1) Transfer to a four-year university, 2) Earn an
associate degree, 3) Complete one or more career technical education certificates, or 4)
Take courses for personal interest.
Slide 4: Advisement Overview
Part One of this advisement session will provide an overview of transfer preparation to
CSU, UC, and Independent colleges.
Slide 5: Advisement Overview
Part Two will cover class scheduling and assessment results.
Slide 6: Advisement Overview
At the end of Part Two, you will take a quiz. You must use your SURF ID and password
to take the quiz and get credit toward matriculation requirements. The quiz covers
information from both Part One and Part Two. We recommend you review both parts
before taking the quiz.
Slide 7: Overview of
Transfer Preparation
This presentation will provide an overview of transfer planning for the different systems
of higher education in California, which include the California State University system,
the University of California system, and independent and out-of-state schools. We’ll also
provide suggestions if you are undecided about your transfer goals at this time.
Slide 8: Transfer Components
The majority of four-year institutions require students to complete 60 units of
transferable coursework prior to transfer. The 60 units are divided into three categories:
general education, major prep, and electives. The majority of the 60 units are comprised
of general education courses.
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Slide 9: California State University (CSU)
California State University is the largest system of higher education in the nation with
campuses located throughout the state. The California State University system assigns
high priority to California community college transfer students who have completed the
first two years of the baccalaureate program, including transfer students applying for
impacted programs. Throughout our presentation we’ll refer to the California State
University system as the CSU system. The next four slides will provide an introduction
to the CSU system and guidelines on how to prepare for transfer.
Slide 10: California State University Map
There are 23 California State Universities throughout the state, from San Diego in the
south to Humboldt in the north, located along the coast as well as the inland valley.
Follow the CSU System Map link to find the official school websites for each of the 23
CSU’s.
Slide 11: Plan B - CSU General Education
View the CSU General Education (GE) Advising Sheet for lower-division general
education transfer requirements. You’ll find there are five areas of general education
that you need to complete in order to be CSU GE certified. This will represent about
forty or more units of coursework. It is highly recommended that you complete the U.S.
History, Constitution and American Ideals Requirement prior to transfer; however, it is
not required. This plan will allow you to use substandard grades, such as “D” grades in
most general education areas. Check with a counselor once a year to find out if there
are any changes to the CSU GE requirements.
Slide 12: Assist.org Demo for CSU
The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440) guarantees admission
to a California State University (CSU) campus for any community college student who
completes an "associate degree for transfer.” The Associate in Arts for Transfer (A.A.-T)
or Associate in Science for Transfer (A.S.-T) is intended for students who plan to
complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Each CSU campus
makes the determination of whether or not a degree is similar to the A.A.-T or A.S.-T.
Students completing an A.A.-T or A.S.-T are guaranteed admission to the CSU system
but not to a particular campus or major. However, students are guaranteed priority
admission to their local CSU campus, which for MiraCosta students is currently
designated as California State University San Marcos. Students transferring to a CSU
campus with an A.A.-T or A.S.-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after
transfer to earn a bachelor's degree. To earn this type of degree, students must
complete the following: 1) The CSU-GE (Plan B) or IGETC (Plan C) general education
pattern, 2) A minimum of 60 CSU transferable units, and 3) A minimum CSU
transferable GPA of 2.0. This degree may not be the best option for students intending
to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the
CSU system. Some of the A.S.-T‘s and A.A.-T’s that we offer are in Mathematics,
Communication Studies, History, Business Administration, and Psychology.
Additional degrees are being developed. Students should consult with a counselor for
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further information regarding degrees designated A.A.-T or A.S.-T.
.
Slide 13: Assist.org Demo for CSU
Visit www.assist.org to find articulation agreements between California community
colleges and California State Universities. These agreements outline the lower-division
major preparation requirements for specific majors.
Slide 14: Local CSU Schools
There are several CSU schools in Southern California; locally, we have CSU San
Marcos and San Diego State University. Go to the Cal State systemwide website to find
out more about other California State Universities. Go to CSU MENTOR for information
on admissions requirements.
Slide 15: University of California (UC)
The University of California has built an international reputation for academic
excellence. The University of California gives priority consideration for admission to
California community college transfer students over other transfer students. To meet the
general education requirements of the University of California, students can complete
IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) or individual campus
general education requirements. Throughout our presentation we’ll refer to the
University of California system as the UC system. The next four slides will provide an
introduction to the UC system and guidelines on how to prepare for transfer. The links
above correspond to the most current advising sheet and major preparation information.
Slide 16: University of California Map
There are 10 University of California institutions throughout the state of California from
San Diego in the south to Davis in the north, located along the coast as well as the
inland valley. Follow the UC System Map link to find the official school websites for each
of the 10 UC’s.
Slide 17: Plan C – Intersegmental General Edcuation Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
View the Intersegmental General Education Trasnfer Curriculum (IGETC) Advising
Sheet for lower division transfer requirements. You’ll find there are six areas of general
education that you need to complete in order to be IGETC certified. This general
education pattern can be used for both UC and CSU schools. This will represent about
thirty-six or more units of coursework. It is highly recommended that you complete the
U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals Requirement prior to transfer to a CSU;
however, it is not required. This plan does not allow you to use any substandard grades
in general education areas. Check with a counselor once a year to find out if there are
any changes to the IGETC requirements.
Slide 18: Guaranteed Admission Programs
Most UC’s, with the exception of UC Berkeley and UCLA, have a guaranteed admission
program known as TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee). Click on the TAG link for more
information. University Link, or Ulink, is an alternative guaranteed admission program
specifically for UCSD. Click on the word Ulink for more information. Click on the word
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Ulink for more information. We recommend that you see a counselor to discuss the
details of these programs.
Slide 19: Assist.org Demo for UC
Visit www.assist.org to find articulation agreements between California community
colleges and University of California schools. These agreements outline the lowerdivision major preparation requirements for specific majors.
Slide 20: Local UC Schools
There are several UC schools in Southern California, including UC San Diego, UC
Irvine, UC Riverside, and UC Los Angeles. Go to the University of California
systemwide website to find out more about other UC’s. Go to the UC Admissions
website for information on admissions requirements.
Slide 21: Independent (Private) and Out-of-State Schools
In addition to state-supported colleges and universities in California, there are many
outstanding independent institutions in the state. There are also many colleges
throughout the United States, independent and public, to which MiraCosta College
students can transfer. Each of these institutions has its own unique requirements for
admission. You can access school-specific information at the Transfer Center and on
the Internet. Although admission requirements differ at various colleges and universities,
students who transfer to these schools are given credit for most of their community
college course work. Virtually all universities and colleges give credit for general
education courses completed at community colleges and for community college courses
designed for transfer to the University of California. Completion of IGETC will meet
general education requirements for many private universities. Consult with counselor for
more information.
Slide 22: Undecided about Major and/or Transfer?
If you are undecided on your major, transfer, and/or career goals, here are some
suggestions to consider: 1) Follow IGETC. This general education pattern is most
advantageous for transfer students who have not yet decided on a major or campus and
want to keep their options open; 2)Do some research on the Internet, Counseling
website, Career Center website, Transfer Center website, and www.Assist.org; 3) Take
a Counseling or Career and Life Planning courses such as CRLP 100, CRLP 101, or
COUN 105 or COUN 110 and, 4) Once you have done some research, come in to see
a counselor.
Slide 23: The End of Part 1
Congratulations, you have completed Part One of Online Advisement. You are now
ready to take Part Two. We recommend you take a short break before starting Part Two,
where you will learn how to make your class schedule. You may watch Part One again
at any time in the future.
Online Transfer Advisement Part Two
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Slide 24: Advisement Part 2
In Part Two of advisement we will first explain how to interpret assessment test results,
second, discuss how to plan your education, and lastly, provide tips on scheduling
classes. Take a moment now to find your math and English Assessment results for the
next couple of slides.
Slide 25: Assessment Test Results
The purpose of the math and English Assessment tests are to measure your
preparedness for a particular course. With your assessment results, you will be able
choose the appropriate math and English courses. All students seeking an Associate’s
degree must meet competence in reading, written expression and mathematics.
Remember, the tests are not perfect, so you may repeat each test one time. To
complete this advisement session, you will need to have a copy of your assessment
results.
We encourage you to study math and English early in your college career because the
skills that you acquire will help you in your other courses.
If you have evidence of clearing math and English prerequisites, such as AP scores,
transcripts from other colleges, or placement results from other community colleges,
bring those documents to the Admissions and Records Office.
Slide 26: Assessment Results: Counseling Report
Your math and English Assessment results should be on the Counseling Report, which
is provided to you after taking the assessments. The most important section of this
report is the summary of course placements located at the bottom.
Slide 27: Math Course Sequence
Let’s talk about your math placement first. MiraCosta College’s math course sequence
begins three levels below transfer level. MATH 20 is Pre- Algebra. MATH 30 is
Elementary Algebra. MATH 64 is Intermediate Algebra. These are all non-transferable
courses; however, they are necessary pre-requisites for higher level math courses.
Math courses numbered between 103 and 270 are transferable courses. Where you
begin depends on your math placement. If your course placement is a non-transferable
course, then you will need to complete each course in the sequence until you complete
a transfer level course. For example, if you placed into MATH 20, you will need to take
MATH 20, next you will take Math 30, and then MATH 64, plus one additional
transferable Math course to meet the minimum general education transfer requirements.
This is a total of 4 semesters of math.
Slide 28: Assessment Results: MATH
In some cases the math placement indicates DECISION ZONE. This indicates
borderline preparedness for a higher level course. For example, a student is given
placement results for MATH 30 and MATH 64 with Decision Zone. The student may take
MATH 30 or MATH 64. Students with borderline entry skills for a course often have
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difficulty in the higher level course.
Slide 29: English Course Sequence
Let’s look at your English placement. MiraCosta College’s English course sequence
begins two levels below transfer level with ENGL 49, ACE 49, and ESL 49. Where you
begin depends on your English placement. If your course placement is for a nontransferable course, then the course is considered non-transferable, then you will need
to complete each course in the sequence until you complete a transfer level course. For
example, if you placed into ENGL/ACE/ESL 49, you will need to take ENGL/ACE/ESL
50, and then ENGL 100 to meet the minimum general education transfer requirements.
This is a total of 3 semesters of English. Note that ENGL 50, ACE 50, and ESL 50 are at
the same level, as are ENGL 49, ACE 49, and ESL 49.
Slide 30: Assessment Results: English & Reading
The English and reading course recommendations are indicated under COURSE
PLACEMENTS. If you place into READ 30 this indicates that you may need to improve
your reading and/or writing skills. Although reading courses are not required to obtain an
A.A. degree or to transfer, you are eligible to take the course indicated on your
counseling report. Placement into READ 100 indicates your reading skills are at college
level. For example, a student may place into READ 100 and ENGL 100.
Slide 31: Assessment Test Results
You are now able to register for the appropriate English and math courses based on
your assessment results or through clearance by other means. If you have any
questions about your Assessment results, contact the Testing Office at (760) 795-6685.
Slide 32: Educational Planning
As we discuss Educational Planning, keep in mind that the majority of four-year
institutions require students to complete 60 units of transferable coursework. The 60
units are divided into three categories: general education (GE), major preparation, and
electives. The majority of the 60 units are comprised of general education courses.
Slide 33: General Education
As you select courses to prepare for transfer, you will follow the appropriate general
education pattern. For transfer to a CSU, follow Plan B - CSU General Education (GE)
plan. Follow Plan C - IGETC if your goal is to transfer to a UC school. Some
independent and out-of-state colleges accept IGETC, but most have their own unique
general education patterns. If you want to prepare for both UC and CSU schools, then
follow IGETC. If you are undecided about your transfer institution, then follow the
IGETC pattern and consult with a counselor during your first semester at MiraCosta
College.
Slide 34: Classes That You Need for Transfer: The Golden Four
It is important that you complete certain general education admission requirements as
early as possible. These courses are usually referred to as the golden four. For both the
UC and CSU system you need to complete ENGL 100 and a critical thinking course. For
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example, if you are using IGETC, you will need to choose between ENGL 201 and
ENGL 202. For the CSU, you will have more course options under the CSU GE pattern.
Slide 35: Classes That You Need for Transfer: The Golden Four
If you decide to transfer to a CSU school you need to complete a communications
course indicated on the CSU GE pattern or IGETC. Lastly, you must complete a transfer
level math course indicated on your general education pattern.
Slide 36: Classes That You Need...Major Preparation
To meet transfer requirements you need to prepare for the major. If you are considering
a CSU or UC school, then you can find major preparation information at Assist.org. For
majors at out-of-state or private universities, you can find information at the school’s
website, in their catalog, or by contacting the school directly. In any case we
recommend you meet with a counselor for updates and clarification.
Slide 37: Major Preparation
Some majors require more units than others. Some examples of a low unit majors are
Sociology, History, and Criminal Justice. Examples of high unit majors include Science,
Engineering, Math, Computer Science, and Business Administration majors. We
recommend that if you choose a high unit major, then it is important to start on your
major preparation as soon as possible. One of the benefits of knowing you major early
is that you can use major preparation courses for general education courses when they
are needed for both. See a counselor for more details.
Slide 38: Electives
Remember, you need a minimum of 60 transferable units to transfer. Electives should
be used to reach the 60 units after taking into consideration your GE and major prep.
You can determine whether a course is transferable to the UC or CSU by reading the
course description in the college catalog.
Slide 39: Review of Educational Planning
Let’s review Educational Planning one last time. To prepare for transfer you must
complete 60 transferable units, including general education, major prep, and electives
as necessary. Every school and major has its own GPA requirements. Just remember,
earning an A.A. degree is not necessarily a transfer requirement. Review the Associate
Degree Advisement for information on achieving an Associate Degree.
Slide 40: Tips on Scheduling Classes
When actually making your class schedule, keep in mind the following information: How
much time do you have to commit to your education and studying? Full-time status is
defined by a course load of 12 or more units. If you have less than 12 units you are a
part-time student. How many units can you afford financially and have you applied for
Financial Aid? What were your assessment placement results for English, math, and
reading? Lastly, did you take notice of the important dates listed in the schedule?
Slide 41: Time Management
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To succeed in college, you’ll need to balance your time commitments, which include
school, work, and personal activities. We give several suggestions on the slide for you
to take into consideration. On average, each class unit requires, one hour of class and
two hours of study outside of class. So, one unit is equal to 3 hours of time commitment.
That includes 1 hour in class and 2 hours outside of class for study for one unit. If you
plan to be a full-time student, which is 12 units or more, then you should plan to attend
class and study for a total of 36 hours or more a week. This includes 12 hours in class
and 24 hours outside of class for study. Therefore, we recommend you work 20 hours or
less a week.
Slide 42: Full-Time vs. Part-Time
There are a few differences and benefits associated with being a Full-time or Part-time
student. It is a personal choice, but here are some things to consider: A Full-time
student takes on 12 units or more of coursework. This is ideal if you want to receive the
maximum financial aid award. Also, full-time status is best if you have minimal
obligations outside of school in order to help you achieve your educational goal faster.
Lastly, being full-time provides you greater opportunity to create long-lasting
motivational social connections with students, faculty, and resources that will help
support you throughout your educational journey. In comparison, being a Part-time
student is best if you need to take smaller steps toward your educational goal, either
because of personal reasons or because outside obligations have higher priority at this
moment. Being Part-time means that you will also receive less financial aid, and have
fewer opportunities to make motivational social connections with other students, faculty,
and resources. In either case, MiraCosta is committed to supporting you in achieving
your educational goals.
Slide 43: Sample Schedule
On this slide you will see a sample schedule Monday through Friday, which includes an
English 50, Reading 105, Math 64, Counseling 110, and Library 10. In this example the
student is taking 15 units, which is a Full-time student course load. Take note of the
amount of time the student is in class (15 hours). Remember to consider time for work,
eating, sleeping, commuting, studying, breaks, and other outside commitments. We
encourage you to spread your classes throughout the week and to schedule your
classes throughout the day so you can maximize your study time between classes.
Slide 44: First Semester Suggestions
For your first semester, we suggest you set yourself up for success. Regardless of your
ultimate goal, you will need excellent written communication and analytical skills to be a
successful employee or contributor to society. We recommend that you take English and
math courses early to help you build this excellent foundation for success. Reading
comprehension has been shown to be a significant indicator of success in college, so
consider taking a reading course to improve your reading abilities. If you assess into the
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lower level courses in English, Math, or Reading, we suggest you take Counseling 110:
College Success Skills, or Counseling 101: Orientation to College, where you’ll learn
valuable strategies on being a successful student at MiraCosta. If you plan to transfer,
you may want to take Counseling 105: Transfer Success. If you are undecided about
your career path, then take Counseling 100: Career and Life Planning or CRLP 101:
Introduction to Career Planning. Lastly, select courses from a General Education pattern
or Major or Certificate that interest you.
Slide 45: Sample Schedule for Fall/Spring
There are many different course combinations that you can choose from. Here are two
examples. If you are a part-time student, we would recommend working on your
foundation courses, such as English composition, in addition to either a major,
certificate, or general education course. If you are a full-time student, we would
recommend working on your foundation courses, such as English composition and
Math, in addition to either one or two major, certificate, or general education courses. In
both cases, if you placed into the lower levels of English, there are several support
courses that would help you earn units as well as strengthen your academic skills.
Slide 46: Academic Enrichment Programs
There are a few academic enrichment and support programs that can help prepare you
for transfer or degree attainment. All four of these programs have distinct criteria for
participation. Both the Puente Project and the First Year Experience programs begin in
the fall semesters of every year. The Honors Scholars Program and Extended
Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) will allow students to enter the program in
any fall or spring semester. Follow the links to find out more information.
Slide 47: Summary
We are almost done and we hope you have enjoyed the presentation. Feel free to refer
back to the advisement presentations Parts One and Two at any time. We also
recommend that you meet with a counselor during your first semester to develop a
detailed education plan.
Slide 48: Counseling Appointments
We look forward to meeting with you and helping you succeed in your educational
journey. There are three ways to talk with a counselor, which includes Online Advising,
drop-in counseling, and 45 minute appointments. Best wishes to you in your first
semester at MiraCosta.
Slide 49: When to See a Counselor
Before you enroll in your first semester, we recommend you complete advisement and
orientation. You should receive enough information to help you select the appropriate
courses for the upcoming semester. If you still have questions, you can always come in
to see a counselor for a drop-in. We do not recommend a 45-minute appointment to
new students. A 45-minute appointment is more useful once you have begun taking
courses at MiraCosta. The best time of year to make an appointment is during the fall in
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the months of September and October, and in the spring during the months of February
and March. We recommend you meet with a counselor once a semester. The best
option for the summer is to do a drop-in since availability for 45-minute appointments is
limited in the summer and other peak periods of the year.
Slide 50: Steps to Matriculate
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will need to log into the quiz with your SURF ID and password.
Accessible versions of the Orientation and Advisement presentation quizzes are
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Programs & Services (DSPS)-related questions. Once you have passed the quiz,
you will receive a priority enrollment appointment date and time. Thanks for your
attention. We look forward to providing you the best education and services possible.
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