College Basics
Where do students register for courses?
SIS student portal
Name one resource available in the ELAC library
electronic databases, books/magazines, study rooms, laptop rentals
This plan is made by a counselor and outlines which classes to take each semester.
Student educational plan (SEP)
How many transferable units do you need to transfer to a UC or CSU?
60 transferable units on your transcript they must indicate that they are CSU/UC transferable
Do "Ws" (withdrawals) affect your GPA?
no but you don't want to get too many!
What information can be found on assist.org
major preparation and course equivalencies for transferring to a CSU or UC
True or false: a counselor must register you for classes
FALSE
When you're getting ready to transfer who should you meet with?
A counselor, visit the transfer center
What can you do on the SIS portal?
add/drop courses, access transcripts, student email, canvas, view holds, view your upcoming schedule
What support does the Rising Scholars program provide?
counseling, cohort courses, academic support, funds at the bookstore
Which is of the following is not a learning style? (Visual, Auditory, Reading/writing, Kinesthetic, Time management)
Time Management
What services does the transfer center provide?
counselor, workshops, college application assistant, college reps, college field trips
At a community college like ELAC what degree can you earn?
an associate degree or certificate
Where do you pay fees?
online or fiscal office
If you are struggling with a course what should you do?
talk to your professor for office hours, go to tutoring
At a 4-year university like CSULA or UCLA, what degree can you earn?
Bachelors, masters, or doctorates.
How many units is considered a full time student?
12 or more
What application do you need to do yearly regardless of what school you're at?
Financial aid application (FAFSA/CADAA)
Who is responsible for dropping a course if you no longer want to attend?
the student
When you transfer to a 4-year, what level are you transferring in as? (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior?)
Junior, you will be focusing on your upper division courses and your lower division courses from ELAC transfer with you