Online Orientation an alternative to in-person orientation
Please read the following information carefully and allow 15 to 30 minutes to complete the Online Orientation. When you reach the end of some sections, you will be instructed to complete a PRACTICE EXERCISE. Once you have completed and submitted all Practice Exercises, you will have completed the Orientation step of the matriculation process.
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The SCC Matriculation Process in Five Steps
Application
All Los Rios Colleges: American River, Cosumnes River, Sacramento City and Folsom Lake use the same application. By submitting the application, you can enroll in classes at any of our colleges. International Students (F/M/J student status) have college specific requirements and may apply online, but additional information is required before final SCC admission is approved.
Assessmentis an evaluation process that:
Will reflect your level of performance in reading, writing and mathematics.
Will show educational strengths and needs and can provide useful information for planning a course of study at Sacramento City College.
Will be needed by a counselor when helping you develop an academic plan.
(This component is complete once you take the Assessment and have your results.)
Orientation is designed to inform you about:
Sacramento City College policies and procedures.
Support services available to students.
Rights and responsibilities - yours and the College's.
Preparation for counseling appointment.
(This component is complete once you have completed the PRACTICE EXERCISES and submitted them.)
Orientation Office: Rodda North Room 138 (916) 558-2145
Counseling will help you:
Clarify and establish appropriate career and educational goals.
Develop a Counselor Approved Planner (CAP)
Resolve personal or academic issues that may impact your academic success.
Counselors are available on a drop-in basis.
This component is complete once you have met with a Sacramento City College COUNSELOR) Note: Prior to meeting with a counselor, you should complete orientation.
Registration can occur after meeting with a counselor to develop a Counselor Approved Planner (CAP).
Important Information to Understand Before You Register
The Student Educational Plan (SEP): Students should meet with a counselor each semester. Midway through a student's first semester a student should see a counselor to create a Student Educational Plan (SEP).
The SEP is a worksheet which reflects all the courses you need to complete in order to reach your academic goal.
The SEP is developed by you and a counselor.
To begin the SEP process:
Meet with a counselor
Bring your assessment results
Bring an unofficial copy of your transcript if you have previously completed college work
Sacramento City College Degrees and Certificates
Sacramento City College provides coursework that leads to the completion of an Associate Degree in Science as well as in Arts. Career Certificates and Certificates of Completion are also available.
Sacramento City College Graduation Requirements
Completion of 60 semester units, including general education and major requirements, with a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Completion of at least 12 of the 60 units from Sacramento City College.
Completion of the English, Reading and Math proficiency requirements.
For a listing of all of the degree and certificate programs available and a complete description of their requirements, please see the SCC College Catalog.
Choosing a General Education (GE) Pattern
General Education (GE) is a broad base of education where students study subjects from a wide array of knowledge. These subjects include courses in science, social science, history, English, math, and arts/humanities. In order to earn a college degree, it's necessary to complete one pattern of General Education.
Students choose a pattern of General Education among the three possible choices based on their goals:
Associate of Arts/Science General Education - leads towards an AA or AS degree.
California State University General Education (CSU) - leads towards a Bachelors degree at CSU.
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) - leads toward a Bachelors degree at either the University of California (UC) or CSU.
PRACTICE EXERCISE #1: 1a. Look at the AA/AS pattern, what area does ASTR (Astronomy) 310 fall under?
1b. Look at the CSU pattern, what area does JAPAN 401 fall under? 1c. Look at the IGETC pattern, what area does ECON (Economics) 310 fall under?
PRACTICE EXERCISE #2:
2a. Look at your Assessment Results and type in the English, Reading, and Math placements in the spaces provided:
Math
ESL
English
Reading
Example
Math 100
ESL 50
EngWr 40
EngRd 10
OR
By looking at the Class Schedule you will be able to tell to whether your course is acceptable for credit in an AA/AS pattern and whether it is transferable to a four year University. Here is an example of a course that is both General Ed applicable and transferable:
ENGWR 300 College Composition 3 Units Prerequisite: Eligibility is determined by the assessment process or completion of ENGWR 100 with a grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ENGLB 54 for some students; completion of ENGRD 310. General Education: AA/AS Area D1 and writing competency
Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC
If these comments do not appear you can usually assume the class does not fulfill a General Ed requirement for an AA/AS area and is not transferable.
Look at this course description for Math 100.
MATH 100 Elementary Algebra 5 Units Formerly: MATH 51
Prerequisite: MATH 34 (or MATH 30 at CRC) with a grade of "C" or better, or eligibility as determined by the assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Area D2 and mathematics competency
Hours: 90 hours LEC
2b. Does the class satisfy a GE area?
2c. Is it a transferable class?
Class Selection
When choosing your classes, keep these factors in mind:
Full-time is 12 semester units, which equals 12 hours of class per week and 12 to 24 hours of study time per week.
Look at other activities and commitments you have, i.e. family and work, to help you determine how much time you can devote to school.
Consider enrolling in Human Career Development (HCD) 310 "College Success" during your first year of college. The course teaches study skills, critical thinking, time management, education and career planning.
What are Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Advisories?
Sacramento City College uses prerequisites, corequisites and advisories to guide students into courses in which they will have the greatest opportunity for academic success. Let's define these terms so that you can understand how to use them.
A "Prerequisite" is a course or skill level that a student must meet prior to enrolling in a course or program.
A "Corequisite" is a course that a student is required to enroll in at the same time as enrolling in another course.
An "Advisory" is a suggested, but not required course or skill level that a student is advised to meet prior to enrolling in a course or program.
PRACTICE EXERCISE #3: Read this description:
ART 302 Elementary Drawing and Composition 3 Units Prerequisite: ART 300 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Can you register for ART 302 class if you have not completed Art 300?
PRACTICE EXERCISE #4: Read this description:
ENGCW 400 Creative Writing 3 Units Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGWR 300.
General Education: AA/AS Area C
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Can you register for ENGCW 400 if you are eligible for ENGWR 300 but have not taken the class?
PRACTICE EXERCISE #5: Read this description:
ENGWR 50 Developmental Writing 3 Units Prerequisite: Eligibility is determined by the assessment process or completion of ENGWR 40 with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: ENGLB 54.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ENGRD 110 and/or ENGLB 55.
Is there a corequisite to ENGWR 50 class?
PRACTICE EXERCISE #6: Read this description:
MUFHL 320 Exploring Music 3 Units Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320.
General Education: AA/AS Area C.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Can you register for this class if you are not eligible for ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320?
Prerequisite Challenge Procedure for Students
You can challenge a prerequisite through the academic department by obtaining a Prerequisite Challenge Form if you feel one of the following conditions exists:
You have knowledge or ability to succeed in the course without the prerequisite. You must demonstrate to the department faculty to their satisfaction that this is true.
You believe that the prerequisite is discriminatory or being applied in that manner. You must demonstrate how this is true.
The course which provides the prerequisite is not readily available.
Once you have completed the challenge procedure, the faculty will review your challenge evidence. You will be informed in writing of the faculty's determination within five days. You may attend class during the five days you are waiting for the determination.
Class Schedule
The schedule contains information on each course offered at Sacramento City College. Please refer to the class schedule and study the example of what a class description contains. Some things to be looking for:
Class Code or Number - the five digit number used to identify classes and register for them
Course Prerequisites, Corequisites and Advisories
Transferability to CSU or UC
Non-Degree applicable
Class day, time, room number and instructor
Location of course
PRACTICE EXERCISE #7: Look at the schedule example above.
What is the "class number for registration" in the second nine weeks for MTWTH on 10:10AM - 12:10PM class?
PRACTICE EXERCISE #8: Look at the schedule example above.
How many essays are required in this class?
PRACTICE EXERCISE #9: Look at the schedule example above.
Where is the off-campus class located?
Dropping Courses
Remember, it is your responsibility to inform the school when you are dropping classes. Six, nine and eighteen weeks classes have different drop deadlines. Check the College Calendar and Schedule of Classes for the appropriate drop deadlines. You do not need the instructor's signature to drop a class, and it's easy to drop online or by phone.
If you merely stop attending classes, you risk receiving failing or incomplete grades. Many students find themselves on probation because they did not drop their classes on time. Be aware of the deadlines and protect your grades and grade point average (GPA).
You can find the important Start and End Dates, Drop/Add dates online under the Academic Calendar or in the printed class schedule. There you will find a chart similar to this one.
Spring 2004 *Some Los Rios colleges may not offer classes during all terms listed.
Spring
Term
Start - End Dates of Terms
Last Day to Drop Class Without Notation on Record
Last Day to Drop Class to Qualify for a Refund for Enrollment and Tuition Fee
Last Day to Drop Class with a "W" Grade
Full
Semester
Jan 20 - May 26
(Last day to enroll,
Feb. 1)
Feb. 22
Feb. 2
May 1
First Nine Weeks
Jan. 20 - March 21
(Last day to enroll, Jan. 25)
Feb. 8
Jan. 23
March 7
Second Nine Weeks
March 22 - May 26 (Last day to enroll, March 28)
April 12
March 26
May 16
First Six Weeks
Jan. 20 - Feb. 29
(Last day to enroll, Jan. 25)
Feb. 1
Jan. 23
Feb. 22
Second Six Weeks
March 1 - April 18
(Last day to enroll, March 7)
March 14
March 5
April 4
Third Six Weeks
April 19 - May 26
(Last day to enroll, April 25)
May 2
April 23
May 23
PRACTICE EXERCISE #10: Using the chart above for the Spring '04 semester, what is the last day to drop a full semester class to qualify for a refund for enrollment and tuition fee?
PRACTICE EXERCISE #11: Using the chart above for the Spring '04 semester, what is the start date for second nine weeks classes?
Probation
There are two types of probation.
Academic Probation
A student who has attempted at least 12 units is placed on Academic Probation if the student has earned a grade point average below 2.0 in all units which were graded.
Progress Probation
A student who has attempted at least 12 semester units is placed on Progress Probation when the percentage of all units in which a student has enrolled and for which entries of "W," "I," and "NC" are recorded reaches or exceeds fifty (50) percent.
If you are placed on probation, contact your counselor to create a plan to ensure your future success.
eServices
eServices allows you to:
Register for - or Add - a class
Complete your supplemental enrollment information form
View your grades
Get an unofficial transcript
Request an e-mail account
Drop a class
View your class schedule
Make a payment
Search class schedules
Update your e-mail and mailing address
The following few screens will show you how to find your enrollment date.
Step 1) Go to eServices. You will see a screen similar to the one below. Your login ID is your Student ID after the W. The first time you log in your password is as described below the password box. You will next be instructed to choose a new password. Follow the directions and log in again using your new password. Your new password MUST begin with a letter!
Step 2) The second time you log in you will see a screen similar to this.
Step 3) Click on "View Enrollment Appointment."
Step 4) Choose your location and term and the following screen will appear.
Step 5) Your preliminary Enrollment Date should appear as above. You may register for classes any time after the specified date and time. Note that this date may be moved up as a result of completing the Matriculation process. If you cannot access your appointment, please contact Admissions and Records at 916-558-2351.
Sacramento City College is strongly committed to you, the student. We want to provide all of the resources needed to complete your educational goal. There are a variety of services available:
Counseling - Counselors provide academic, career, personal and crisis counseling. Their office is located in the Rodda North Building, (916) 558-2204, Rodda North Building.
Disability Resource Center - a program designed to help students with learning, physical, psychological and health-related disabilities. Please contact them at (916) 558-2087 if you would like information about their program.
Financial Aid- in addition to the Federal and State financial programs administered by the Sacramento City College Financial Aid office, there are also a variety of scholarships for Sacramento City College students. Please contact the Financial Aid office at (916) 558-2501 if you are interested.
International Student Center - If you are a non-immigrant International Student (F/M Status), you are required to take a "full course of study" meaning completing 12 units each semester at the specific college listed on your I-20 form. Summer school is optional. Please visit the International Student Center and International Advisor for further information, Rodda North Building, (916) 558-2486. Report address changes to Admissions and the International Center within ten days.
The One Stop Center - The SCC One-Stop offers students programs and workshops to aid in career planning, internships, and employment preparation. Career Services assists students with Career Planning using self-assessment and internet research tools. They offer workshops in resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and job search techniques. The Cooperative Work Experience Education and Internship Program offers online classes that permit students to earn academic credits for their workplace hours. The Coordinator helps qualified students find internships in their field of study. Career Services and the Cooperative Work Experience Education and Internship Program are located in the Counseling Services area in Rodda North. Job Services receives and posts employment opportunities both on and off campus. Job Services is located in the Student Services Building.
Specialized Programs and Services - There are many programs and services available designed to meet your specific needs.
Transfer Center -The Center is a component of Counseling Services. It provides transfer students with a variety of information, services and resources. The Center is located in the Rodda North Building, (916) 558-2181.
Tutorial Services - Tutoring services are available at no cost to students. Please contact Tutorial Services, for assistance as soon as you experience difficulties.
For a complete description of services, refer to the SCC Student Guide.
What's Next?
1) Print this Student Information Sheet and fill it out.
2) Stop by the New Student Information and Orientation Office (Rodda North Room 138) to pick up the materials you will need at Counseling.
Now you're ready to meet with a counselor and complete the Counselor Approved Planner (CAP).
Counselors may be seen on a walk-in basis, Monday through Thursday - 8:00 am to 7:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and selected Saturdays 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Sign up to see a counselor at the counseling counter in Rodda North.
Waiting period is usually between 10 and 30 minutes.
Students are seen on a first-come first-served basis.
After meeting with a counselor and completing the Counselor Approved Planner (CAP), turn in a copy of your CAP form to the Orientation Office. You will then have earned Priority 1 for registration.
Online Orientation is a new service of Sacramento City College, and your comments and suggestions are appreciated.
Once you have completed all of the above Practice Exercises, use the Send button to submit your answers.
DO NOT CLICK "SEND" MORE THAN ONCE!!!
This completes the Online Orientation - Thank you for participating!
Application
PRACTICE EXERCISE #1:
