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New Student Orientation Roberto Suárez Outreach & Orientation 503-978-5291 [email protected]

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Page 1: New Student Orientation Roberto Suárez Outreach & Orientation 503-978-5291 rsuarez@pcc.edu

New StudentOrientation

Roberto SuárezOutreach & [email protected]

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The PCC District

Four Campuses:- Cascade- Sylvania- Rock Creek- Southeast

Four Centers:- Hillsboro- Washington County- Portland Metro- Central Portland

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Your Test Scores:Writing

Writing 80

Writing 90

Writing 115

Writing 121

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

1 term ≈ 3 months

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Your Test Scores:Reading

Reading 80

Reading 90

Reading 115

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

1 term ≈ 3 months

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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

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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

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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.

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1 = 2

=

2 hours of study

1 hour in class

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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

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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

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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!

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Successful Academic Progress

GoodStanding

Quarterly GPA 2.0 (C) or better

ProbationTerm 2

SuspensionTerm 3

AlertTerm 1

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

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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!

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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

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Panther Tracks

www.pcc.edu/panthertracks

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Roberto SuárezOutreach & [email protected]

Next Steps

1. See an advisor2. Register for classes3. Buy parking permit4. Buy books5. Go to class