General 4Cs
What is the 4Cs mascot?
Shark (AKA Sharky)
How often do most classes meet in college?
Typically 2 days a week
What's the name of the form you must complete to unlock free college?
FAFSA (Federal Financial Aid)
MAFSA (State Aid)
Name 3 free resources available to 4Cs students!
Academic Advising
Wellness - Food pantry, fitness center, & mental health counselors
Tutoring (1 free hour/course/week)
Reading & Writing Center
Math Learning Center
O'Neill Center (student accommodations)
4Cs Peer Mentors
Tech Peer Mentors
Tech Help Desk
What do you do if you miss a class?
Email your professor to explain why.
Make up missed work & borrow notes from a classmate.
How long is 1 semester?
Fall = September - December
Spring = January - May
Time wise, how long is a typical college course?
1 hour and 15 minutes
How many classes do you need to take to be eligible for financial aid?
2
If you need accommodations in college, who do you talk to?
The O'Neill Center
(Building #5, second floor)
For students with an IEP or 504 in high school, reach out as soon as you're accepted!
(https://capecod.edu/student-services/accessibility-services/)
How often should you check your college email?
Every. Single. Day. (At LEAST once a day).
What is a HyFlex class?
A class you can attend in person or via Zoom
If you're taking 2 college courses, how many hours a week are you in class?
5 hours per week (This is shorter than your current school day)
(Each course meets 2x per week for 1 hour and 15 minutes each = 2.5 hours per course)
2 courses x 2.5 hours/week = 5 hours
4 courses x 2.5 hours/week = 10 hours
What do you do if you need help with your financial aid application?
Contact the 4Cs financial aid office.
(In person, email, phone call, drop-in Zoom)
Building #2, Nickerson Administration. First floor.
Name a major difference between high school and college.
Independence and freedom
Self advocacy is necessary
Pursue your interests in and outside of class
No Gmail! No Google docs/slides. Microsoft Outlook
Less time in class
More work outside of class
You get to decide your schedule
Fewer graded assignments
Picture this: It's the week before your classes start in September and you don't know where your classes are on campus. What should you do?
Access your course schedule and visit campus to walk around before classes start!
(Find your schedule in CampusWeb through your My4Cs account.)
If you need help, ask someone!
What is a course syllabus?
Created by your professor, a syllabus outlines your assignments, projects, tests, midterms, and finals for the entire semester.
How many hours will you spend outside of class each week studying and completing assignments?
For every course you take, expect to spend 3-6 hours outside of class studying and completing course work.
Professors expect you to come to class having read the materials that will be discussed that day.
What's the biggest favor you can do for yourself in college?
Ask for help when you need it.
Don't wait too long...help is all around you!