Ready, Set, College!

General 4Cs

100

What is the 4Cs mascot?

Shark _{(AKA Sharky)}

200

How long is 1 semester?

_{Fall = September - December}

_{Spring = January - May}

300

What is a HyFlex class?

_{A class you can attend in person or via Zoom}

400

What is a course syllabus?

_{An outline of your coursework for the semester created by your professor.} 

_{It outlines assignments, projects, tests, midterms, and finals.}

500

How many credits is a college course typically worth?

3 credits 

_{(Unless it's a science course with a lab...then it's 4 credits)}

Classes & Homework

100

How often do most classes meet in college?

Typically 2 days a week 

200

Can you think of a class that meets more often and why?

A science class with a lab meets 3 days a week. 

_{2 days a week you're in class.}

_{1 day a week you're in a lab.}

300

Time wise, how long is a typical college course?

1 hour and 15 minutes

400

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} 

500

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.} 

_{THINK ABOUT THIS:}

_{2 courses/week = 5 hours IN Class + 6 hours minimum OUTSIDE of class.}  

_{Total time per week = minimum 11 hours per week COLLEGE TIME.}

_{(Could be as many as 17 hours.)}

Financial Aid

100

What's the name of the form you must complete to unlock free college?

_{FAFSA (Federal Financial Aid)}

_{MAFSA (State Aid)}

200

How many classes do you need to take to be eligible for financial aid?

2 

300

How soon should you submit your financial aid application?

_{Ideally before you register for Fall courses.}

400

What are the names of 2 scholarships you can apply for?

_{Pathways Scholarship (capecod.edu/pathways)}

_{ACCE Scholarship (myacce.org)}

500

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.}

Support and Resources

100

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}

200

Where are most of the tutoring services located on campus?

_{Building #3 Wilkens Library}

_{(The Learning Commons)}

300

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!

_{(capecod.edu/oneillcenter)}

400

Name 3 ways you can work with an academic advisor.

_{1) Select & register for courses that fit with your personal schedule}

_{2) Add or drop a course}

_{3) Create a plan to transfer to a 4-year college} 

_{4) If you're struggling in a course & need some advice}

500

Name 2 tech supports on campus and how they can help.

_{1) Tech Help Desk - Trouble shoot My4Cs login issues, password resets, email issues, etc.} 

_{Building #9, Lorusso Tech.}

_{2) Tech Peer Mentors - Help with navigating Moodle (learning platform your courses use), signing up for an advising or tutoring appointment, turning in a paper, finding your schedule or FAFSA award / info, etc.)} 

_{Located Building #3, Wilkens Library.}

Adulting in College

100

What do you do if you miss a class?

_{Email your professor to explain why.} 

_{Make up missed work & borrow notes from a classmate.}

200

How often should you check your college email?

Every. Single. Day. (At LEAST once a day).

300

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!}

400

Name a major difference between high school and college.

_{Independence and freedom}

_{Self advocacy is necessary}

_{Pursue your interests in and outside of class}

_{Less time in class} 

_{More work outside of class} 

_{You get to decide your schedule} 

_{Fewer graded assignments} 

500

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!