SEPTEMBERADVISEMENT

SEPTEMBER 2014

WELCOME BACK! • Welcome C6, C7 and C8 students!

• ASAP and Book Contract Signatures

• Important Dates

• Textbook Policy

• MetroCard Policy

• ASAP & SGA Tutoring Labs (Ashari/David)

• CLEP/Prior Learning

• ASAP Club (Matthew)

• Career Maturity Inventory (Lavie, CES)

• MetroCard Distribution/Meet Your Advisor!

IMPORTANT DATES

IMPORTANT DATES

• Tuesday Sept 9th: Last day to add or change course sections

• Sunday Sept 21st: Withdrawal Period Begins. “W” grade is assigned to students who officially drop a course

• Wednesday Oct 8th: Last day to apply for Fall 2014 Graduation

• Tuesday Nov 4th: Last day to officially withdraw from a course

• Nov 27th – Nov 30th: College closed for Thanksgiving holiday

• Sunday December 7th- Last day of Fall Session I classes

• Dec 9th – Dec 15th: Final Examinations

NEW TEXTBOOK POLICY• $600 per academic year

• Any costs beyond $600 you will be responsible for (semester/year)

• Rental/E-Book/Purchase options

• Cash buy-back system for returning purchased books

• Textbook rentals must be guaranteed with a Credit/Debit card

MAXIMIZING THE ASAP TEXTBOOK POLICY

Purchase downloadable E-Books- E-books are often cheaper, and can be used on all smart devices like phones, tablets and laptops.

Rentals- Cost effective method of getting textbooks, but must be returned by the designated due date to avoid replacement fees on your debit/credit

Buy used- Saves you $$$, especially if you plan to keep your texts

• Examine your book purchases

• Take care your books!!!

• Don’t get them wet• Take care of the book

spine• No food or drink spills• Use book covers

• Save your buy-back money

• Use your buy-back money to purchase books for future sessions

METROCARD POLICY• Be compliant with all ASAP policies

confirmed by your advisor

• Your name must be on the eligibility list which is provided by the ASAP team to the Bursar's Office

• Show a valid LaGuardia Community College Student ID with a sticker indicating the current term. Students who do not have a valid college ID should visit the ID office in room C-101

• Students will be required to get a voucher from their advisor during group meetings and will need to turn in the voucher to the Bursar's Office (C110

DATES/TIMES FOR PICK-UP

Mondays:

11am-1pm AND 2pm-6pm

Wednesdays:

11am-12pm AND

2PM-4PM

ASAP TUTORING LAB-B208• Required for ALL students

enrolled in REMEDIAL COURSES

• At least X2 hours per week required!!!

• MAT95 & MAT96

• MON/TUES/THURS:

9AM-5PM• WED: 9AM-6PM• FRI: 9AM-3PM

ASAP Tutors

• Yves Saint Fort

• Ceasar Zahao

• Johane Hilmy

• Atsuko Mabuthi

• Amina Akhi

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: LAGCC GENERAL MATH TUTORING LAB

• For General Tutoring go to the Mathematics Tutoring Center - Room MB-44.

• For Free Online Tutoring information, to make an appointment for one-on-one sessions or group reviews, visit room MB-44.

• For help with mathematics software, computer lab assignments and projects, visit the Mathematics Computer Center Office - Room MB-39. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES CONT’DSTUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) Room M-159

Hours= Mon-Thurs: 9am-7:45pm, Fri: 9am-4:30pm

MAT.095 Introduction to Algebra 

MAT.096 Elementary Algebra

MAT.115 College Algebra and Trigonometry

MAT.120 Elementary Statistics I

ENG.099 Basic Writing I

ENG.101 Composition I

ENG.102 Composition II

BTA.111 Principles of Accounting I

BTA.112 Principles of Accounting II

SCB.203 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Earn More Credit and GRADUATE FASTER for What you Already Know!

Your Studies

CLEP (College-Level Examination Program)

Earn UP TO 12 Credits through a single exam without taking any courses!

Areas Offered• World Languages (Spanish and French)• Business• Composition and Literature• History and Social Sciences• Education, Business, Accounting, Travel

& Tourism, Paralegal Studies and all Computer-related majors might be problematic.

ELA (Education and Language Acquisition)

Earn 6 Credits by taking one language course if you test into a higher level!

Languages Offered• Chinese• Japanese• Korean• Arabic• Polish• Italian• French• Spanish• Portuguese

C.P.L. (Credits for Prior Learning)

Earn UP TO 10 Credits for your prior learning experiences!

Criteria• Military Background• Corporate Experience• International Work Experience• Possess Professional Licenses• Possess Professional Certifications• Attended Workshops

SPEAK TO YOUR ADVISOR TO EXPLOREWHAT OPTION WILL BENEFIT YOU THE MOST!

Acceptance of credits are subject to department approval. Some courses may be accepted at LaGuardia Community College but may not transfer to

senior colleges. Some additional credits may not be applied at LaGuardia Community College but may be

transferrable at senior colleges. A maximum of 30 transfer credits (including CLEP) and 10 exemption credits (including

ELA and C.P.L. may be utilized at LaGuardia Community College.

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Underwater DreamsBy Mary Mazzio and narrated by actor Michael Pena

“The film follows the story of four undocumented high school students from Phoenix, Arizona who enter and win a robotics competition and what happens to them in the years following.”

** University Leadership and the Film Maker may be in Attendance.

ASAP Students Special EventThe CUNY Chancellor has invited the

LaGuardia ASAP program to participate in a FREE CUNY Night screening at AMC movie

theater in early October.

Thursday, October 9, 2014Two Showings: 12 pm or 6 pm

AMC Loews East 6890 Broadway at 19th St.Subway: 4, 5, 6, N, R, Q

If interested in attending this exciting special event, please confirm that you will attend via e-mail to ASAP Advisor, Matthew Eckhoff at meckhoff@lagcc.cuny.edu.Please provide your last name, first name, e-mail address, and phone number.

CAREER MATURITY INVENTORY- LAVIE MARGOLIN