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New StudentOrientation
Roberto SuárezOutreach & Orientation503-978-5291rsuarez@pcc.edu
The PCC District
Four Campuses:- Cascade- Sylvania- Rock Creek- Southeast
Four Centers:- Hillsboro- Washington County- Portland Metro- Central Portland
Your Test Scores:Writing
Writing 80
Writing 90
Writing 115
Writing 121
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
1 term ≈ 3 months
Your Test Scores:Reading
Reading 80
Reading 90
Reading 115
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
1 term ≈ 3 months
Your Test Scores:ESOL
ESOL 5
ESOL 6
ESOL 8
ESOL 7
Writing 121
Writing 115Reading 115
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Term 5
Term 6
1 term ≈ 3 months
Math 61
Math 62
Math 63
Your Test Scores:Math
Math 10
Math 20
Math 65
Math 60
College Math
Math 95
Math 91
Math 92
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Term 5
Term 6
1 term ≈ 3 months
Credits vs.Hours
1 credit = 1 hour per week
4 credits = 4 hours per week
12 credits? = 12 hours per week
Hours represent typical lecture classes. Classes with labs will require additional hours.
1 = 2
=
2 hours of study
1 hour in class
School Time
WR 90 – 3 credits
RD 90 – 3 credits
CG 100B – 2 credits
12 credits
StudyTime
(1 = 2)
24 hours per week
+ =
Total weeklyschool time
36 hours per week12 hours per week
MTH 20 – 4 credits
School Time
ESOL 150 – 4 credits
ESOL 152 – 4 credits
ESOL 154 – 4 credits
12 credits
StudyTime
(1 = 2)
24 hours per week
+ =
Total weeklyschool time
36 hours per week12 hours per week
Full Time vs. Part Time
Full time 12+ credits
¾ time 9-11 credits
½ time 6-8 credits
It’s better to be a successful part time student than a struggling full time student!
Successful Academic Progress
GoodStanding
Quarterly GPA 2.0 (C) or better
ProbationTerm 2
SuspensionTerm 3
AlertTerm 1
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
First Term
Essential Skills
Math/Reading/Writing
Counseling &Guidance
College Survival (CG 100)Study Skills for College (CG 111)Career & Life Planning (CG 140)
BasicComputers
Basic Internet Skills (CAS 104)Beginning Keyboarding (CAS 121)
Recommended classes may have placement level requirements. Please consult with an academic advisor!
September October November December
January February March April
May June July August
September October November December
Financial Aid
$
• Loans• Grants• Work study
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.pcc.edu/financial-aid
Panther Tracks
www.pcc.edu/panthertracks
Roberto SuárezOutreach & Orientation503-978-5291rsuarez@pcc.edu
Next Steps
1. See an advisor2. Register for classes3. Buy parking permit4. Buy books5. Go to class
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