Classes
True or False: You can drop a class at any time in the semester and nothing happens.
False: Dropping a class past the "drop deadline" will result in a "W" or withdrawal
What are student services?
Departments that aim to provide students with resources and assistance in order for them to reach their educational goals efficiently and successfully
Units/credits are usually assigned to classes according to what?
Hours per week necessary to attend
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
True or False: Most colleges/universities have a department that can help prepare students for careers or any type of employment
True! The career office can assist you
Who adds your classes to your class schedule?
Yourself! Parents/counselors/professors do not add your classes
True! Student services are resources on campus that you have a right to access as part of your tuition
How many units are considered full-time?
12 units unless otherwise specified by IEP
True or False: Only a counselor can tell you your GPA.
False! You can calculate your own GPA using an online GPA counselor. However, you can definitely ask a counselor for help
What is a "registration date"?
A date assigned to students that dictates when they are able to officially add courses
Why is it important to see a counselor before adding your classes and not after?
A counselor can make sure you add the correct sequence of classes according to your academic goal so that you don't go off course
Which department can offer health related referrals and even mental health resources?
Health Office/Center (at most campuses)
What is one positive thing about being a full-time student?
True or False: Unit/credits don't matter when calculating GPA, only letter grades do.
False! Both units and letter grades are used when calculating GPA
Which population of students can apply to EOP&S?
EOP&S is designed to assist qualified low-income and educationally disadvantaged students
Where can a student generally add their classes to their schedule?
Their student portal
Which department is responsible for assigning and reviewing IEPs?
Disability Services (some campuses may call their office something along the lines)
True or False: A Bachelors Degree requires you to complete 125 units
False! 120 units are necessary for a Bachelors Degree
Why is GPA important when transferring?
If you plan on transferring to a university from a community college, GPA is very important to be a competitive applicant and to meet college admission requirements.
What is academic probation?
A period of time in which student must raise their GPA in order to continue attending their college
What is the difference between pre-requisite and co-requisite?
Pre-requisite is a class that needs to be taken BEFORE another class. Co-requisite is a class that needs to be taken co-currently or at the same time as another class.
What does EOP&S stand for?
Extended Opportunity Programs & Services
How many units are necessary for an Associates Degree or to transfer?
60 units for Associates Degree/ 60 transferrable units to transfer
True or False: If I dont like a grade, I dont have to factor it into my GPA
False! All grades reported on your transcript will be taken into account for your GPA
What is an "advisory" for a class?
A condition of enrollment that is advised (or recommended), but is not required to be met prior to enrollment (Ex. Advanced Composition with a recommendation of having passed English 101 with B or better)