New International Student Academic Survival Session Spring 2014

1. New International Student Academic Survival SessionSpring 2014

2. You can survive your first semester at Palomar College! How? • Reading and understanding important information • Knowing terminology used • Meet the expectation from the instructors • Utilizing services available to you • Knowing what you need to do and what you need to avoid (meeting DHS requirements)

3. Important Dates and Deadlines (front cover) 1/13– Spring semester classes begins 1/19 - Last day to add without permission code 1/26- Last day to qualify for refund for courses dropped 1/26 – Last day to drop with no notation on record 1/26- Last day to add or register (permission code needed) 2/26 - Last day to change grading status (P/NP) 2/28 – Last day to apply for May graduation 3/15 - Last date to drop with a W grade 5/19– Spring semester ends

4. Frequently Called Student Service Offices Office of Int’l Education (2167) Career Center (2194) Admissions (2164) Transfer Center (2552) Counseling (2179) Tutoring (2448) Health Services (2380) ESL (2261) Financial Aid-Scholarship (2366) Campus Police (2289) Palomar College Main Number (760)744-1150

5. Important questions to ask whenPlanning your College Education

6. How will college be different than high school? • You select, register, and drop yourself from classes • You seek help when needed • Your poor attendance will result in a bad grade or being dropped from the class • You are responsible for missed class work • You must plan on much more study time outside the classroom • You are financially responsible for tuition, books and assorted fees

7. What will my teachers expect of me? • Come to class • Be on time • Be an active learner • Be prepared • Read the syllabus • Turn off your electronic devices • Keep up with your assignments • Go to faculty office hours • Meet assignment deadlines

8. Attendance Policy • Attend all sessions of each class. • Make up missed coursework. • Instructor may drop you for excessive absences.

9. F or FW? • F grade • Student kept attending the class but did not pass • FW grade • Student stopped attending after the drop deadline and did not complete the class Legal or Illegal? ESL 101 (5) B MATH 110 (4) C HIST 101 (3) F total 12 units ESL 101 (5) B MATH 110 (4) C HIST 101 (3) FW total 12 units ESL 101 (5) B MATH 110 (4) C HIST 101 (3) FW ART 102 (3) A total 15 units

10. What about a “W” grade? Given when a student drops a class before the drop deadline. W is short for “withdrawal.” Legal or Illegal? ESL 102 (5) A HE 100 (3) C HE 100L (1) A MATH 110 (4) W ESL 102 (5) A HE 100 (3) C HE 100L (1) A MATH 110 (4) F ESL 102 (5) A HE 100 (3) C HE 100L (1) A MATH 110 (4) FW ESL 102 (5) A HE 100 (3) C HE 100L (1) A MATH 110 (4) W PSYC 100 (3) B

11. Pass/No Pass? P Passing (At least satisfactory - A, B, C grades. Units awarded not counted in GPA) NPNo Pass (Less than satisfactory, or failing - D or F grades. Units not counted in GPA.) !! NP becomes illegal when received for lack of attendance!! When should I apply for this grading system? Apply for Pass/No Pass grading system online at http://www.palomar.edu/admissions/PNP.htm

12. What if I start to have difficulty in a class? • Meet with the instructor • See a counselor • Get a tutor • Form a study group • Go to the Writing Center or Math Lab • Drop before the deadline – but keep full-time status

13. When should I see a Palomar College counselor? • At least once per semester • When unsure of your academic goals or what courses to take to achieve those goals • When experiencing personal or academic challenges

14. COLLEGE TERMINOLOGY

15. Placement results Non-transfer Non-transfer Transfer Courses 0-49Courses 50-99Courses 100+ Non-AA AA AA, BA, BS ENG 10 ENG 50 ENG 100 ESL < 45 ESL 55, 98 ESL 101-131 MATH 10, 15 MATH 5O, 56 or 60 Math 100+ READ 10, 30 READ 50 READ 110

16. Lower/Upper division courses • Lower division classes are freshman and sophomore level classes (first and second years) • Upper division classes are junior and senior level classes (third and fourth years)

17. PREREQUISITE A requirement that must be satisfied before enrolling in a particular course; usually a prior course or placement test score MATH 110 COLLEGE ALGEBRA (4.0 units) Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in MATH 56 or MATH 60, or eligibility determined through the math placement process CO-REQUISITE A course required to be taken at the same time as another course HE 100 HEALTH ED/FITNESS DYNAMICS (3.0 units) Corequisite: HE 100L (see class notes for LAB section)

18. Class Schedule • List of class offerings issued before the fall, spring and summer terms • Available on line before every term at www.palomar.edu • Includes classes at all locations

19. Reading the Schedule ESL 101 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION l (5.0 units) Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in ESL 55 or eligibility determined through the English as a Second Language Placement process. Days Time Location Instructor Class # TTh 11-1:20pm A-12 Lowther C LEC 70276 MW 6-8:20pm RF-1 Henson L LEC 70277 Information printed in blue means evening class.

20. College catalog • A paperback book printed each year • Contains important course and major information • Outlines all current college policies • Shows all regulations and requirements that apply to you during the year you begin your program of study

21. Three Reasons to Keep the Catalog • Discover Courses • Learn the rules of the game • Find out about AA degree majors, certificate of achievement and certificate of proficiency requirements.

22. Course Numbering System Courses numbered 100 or higher Degree applicable AA/Transfer to CSU/UC • Check Catalog. Certain restrictions may apply for transferring courses Courses numbered 50-99 AA Degree applicable Courses numbered 1-49 Non-Degree applicable

23. Course Description Psychology 100 A general introduction to the principles of human and animal behavior. Topics covered include history of psychology, research thinking, intelligence, lifespan development, gender and human sexuality, motivation and emotion, health psychology, personality and other related topics. CSU;UC

24. Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time 12 + units During Fall/Spring semesters Part-Time 11units or less* *only allowed for special circumstances or during Summer sessions. *A “LESS THAN 12 UNIT FORM” must be completed for students completing the program.

25. Crashing a Class If a class is closed and the wait list is not available, you may want to try crashing a class. To crash a class, attend the first meeting of the course. Depending on the number of students registered for the class, the instructor may take in additional students by providing them with permission numbers. Use the permission number to add the class in student eServices.

26. The Palomar College Counseling Staff supports you in your educational endeavors.After classes start this semester make an appointment with a counselor to expand your educational plan. Call (760) 744 1150 x2167 for an appointmentSee an International Student Counselor at least once per semester.Your success is our success!