EAP Orientation2010

Palomar College

Broken Escalator

What’s the main point?

What’s the Difference?High School College

180 hours of instruction

Little or no time studying

Constant reminder of classes through homework & reading assignments

A’s & B’s without studying

Teacher Supported/Directed

48 hours of instructionStudy 2 hours for

every hour of classNo homework or

reading assignments for every class

D’s and F’s without studying

Student Directed

Catalog

Hold up your CATALOG.

Not FREE.

Handbook to College.

Course Numbering# 1-49: Non-degree Applicable (Foundation)

Eng 10

# 50 +: Associate’s of Arts Degree ApplicableEng 50

# 100 + with CSU &/or UC designation: TransferableEng 100

Units1 unit typically = 1 hour of instruction per

week12 units = full time studentStudy Time – 2 to 3 hours for every hour in

class per week

Full Time school = 36 hours of class and study time (12 hours instruction + 24 hours study time)

Requisites – aka Requirements

PRErequisite – Required prior to taking a course

CO-requisite – Required at the same time as taking another course

Schedule

Hold up your SCHEDULE.

Go to p. 8 in your SCHEDULE.

Class OfferingsMain Campus vs. Satellite Locations – 7 sites Distance Learning

Internet TV Class

Flexible Scheduling – alternative to 16 weeks sessionsFast Track Late StartSelf-Paced Open Entry/Open Exit

TBA

Schedule on eServices

Schedule on eServices

Schedule on eServices

Registering for ClassesBe aware of:TimeLocationMethod of instruction

Class status: Open Classes

Waitlisted ClassesClosed Classes

Educational OptionsPersonal growth or career developmentVocational certificate (1-2 years)Associate of Arts Degree (2-3 years)Transfer preparation to a university

leading to a Bachelor’s degree (2-3 years)

Certificate of Achievement

Concentration of specific course work designed for immediate employment

No GE requiredShort-term goal

Associate’s Degree

60 units minimum

for AA degree

Associate’s Degree

General Education

Major

Electives

_______

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_______

Only courses #50 or higher are degree applicable.

Transfer Model Courses #100+ are transferable

(UC/CSU)

Freshman

Sophomore

Lower Division

Electives

Junior Senior

Upper Division

General EducationMajor Prep

_______

_______

_______60 units min. to transfer

BA/BS = 120 semester units min.

General EducationMajor

Electives

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_______

_______

How do I select classes?Catalog & Schedule in handStart with English and mathGeneral Education pattern (Yellow, Blue,

Green)MajorCounseling CoursesReading CoursesArea of Interest

Counseling classesCollege Success Skills (Coun 110)Career Search (Coun 165)Major Search (Coun 170)Career Life Planning (Coun 115)Quest for Identity (Coun 120)Transfer Success, UniversityLink (Coun 101)Overcoming Test Anxiety (Coun 48)Basic Study Skills (Coun 45)

Learning CommunitiesGo to p. 4 in the Schedule

WhatLinked classes (English, Math, Counseling,

Reading)Same group of studentsWork with instructors, tutors, & counselors

WhyHigher GPA & complete more unitsSupport systemCritical classes to support you in college

Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7:00 7:30

8:00 8:30 9:00

9:30 10:00

10:30 11:00

11:30 12:00 12:30

1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00

4:30 5:00

ENG 10 (4)

ENG 10 (4)

ENG 10 (4)

ENG 10 (4)MATH 50

(4)

COUN 110(3)

COUN 110 (3)

ART 100 (3)

ART 100(3)

WORK WORK WORK WORK WORK

MATH 50 (4)

STUDY STUDY

STUDY STUDY

STUDY STUDY

STUDY

STUDY STUDY STUDY

Adds & DropsYou are responsible!

AddingDroppingMaking sure instructor will not drop you

Support ServicesDisability Resource Center services and classesLearning Center @ EscondidoMath labWriting labExtended Opportunity Programs and ServicesTRIO/Student Support ServicesCareer CenterTransfer CenterHealth ServicesCounseling

Go to p. 175 in the schedule.

See a CounselorAfter classes start, make an appointment with

a counselor to expand your educational plan.

Main Campus Appointments: (760) 891-7511

Escondido Campus Appointments: (760) 744-1150 x8157

See a Palomar Counselor at least once per semester.

Transfer Class of 2010

Words of wisdom

Your Education PlanVital to your progress and successPrioritize Math and English classesGE optionsCounseling Classes

How do I select classes?Schedule and catalog in handStart with English and mathGeneral Education pattern (Yellow, Blue,

Green)Counseling CoursesMajorReading CoursesArea of InterestLearning Communities

What’s Next?Small group counseling sessionsEducational PlanningRegistration Workshop

Learn How To Register on June 4th