Student Services
Which center helps with mental health and wellness?
Student Health & Wellness Center
What is a prerequisite?
A course taken before another course
How many units are required for an associate degree?
60 units
What is one benefit of earning an ADT?
Priority CSU admission, 0.1 GPA bump, 60-unit protection for similar majors
In college, who is responsible for tracking assignments and deadlines?
The student
Which program supports low-income students/first-generation college students with counseling and resources?
EOPS
How many times can you attempt a course?
3 times
What is the difference between a certificate and an associate degree?
Certificate = no GEs, typically faster, specialized career
What is UC TAG and what does it required?
Guaranteed admission to participating UCs if GPA & course requirements are met
Name ONE key difference between high school and college expectations.
Independence, self-advocacy, less reminders
A student needs food and clothing for an upcoming interview. Which campus resource should they use?
CARE Corner
Does Academic Renewal remove courses from your transcript? Explain the purpose of Academic Renewal.
No, the courses remain on your transcript but are not counted in GPA calculation.
To reflect your current abilities + provide GPA boost.
What is TU 300 and how does it support student success?
A no-cost, zero-unit “class” that offers tutoring for every subject
When is the UC/CSU transfer application window?
Oct 1 – Nov 30
Which program provides free tuition and requires full-time enrollment?
Promise Program
Which program supports students with disabilities? What TWO things are required to access it?
DSPS + application and Verification of Disability
What is the difference between academic and progress probation?
GPA falls below 2.0 after attempting 12+ units vs Less than 50% of units completed successfully
A student wants to use one course to satisfy multiple requirements. What is one important limitation they should know about double dipping?
A course can double dip between major and GE, but not across multiple GE areas
What is required for the Golden 4 for CSU transfer?
Written Communication, Critical Thinking, Math, & Oral Communication
In the Promise Program, what TWO course requirements must students meet in their first year to stay eligible?
Transfer-level English and math
A student is preparing to transfer but feels overwhelmed by the process. What are TWO ways the Transfer Center can support them?
Applications, workshops, transfer counseling, Transfer University Fairs, University Representative appointments, campus tours
What are TWO requirements students must meet to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for financial aid?
Minimum 2.0 GPA & 67% completion rate
Courses numbered [blank] are associate degree applicable, [blank] are CSU transferable, and [blank] are UC transferable.
1–299
1–199
1–99
What is the minimum GPA for CSU and UC transfer eligibility?
2.0 GPA for CSU & 2.4 GPA for UC
A student is struggling in a class and is unsure whether to drop the course or try to improve their grade. What are TWO specific ways they can practice self-advocacy before making that decision, and why is this important?
Contact professor, Use tutoring/counseling, Ask about options (P/NP, withdrawal, etc.), Important because students must take responsibility and make informed decisions