Welcome!

Why students choose CCV

Access – Open AdmissionsValue – Least expensive college in VT

Flexibility – You can attend full or part-time

Success – Earn a degree and/or transfer

Faculty – Teach in their career field

CCV Overview

Founded in 1970 Part of the Vermont State College (VSC)

system VT’s 2nd largest college 1,000+ courses per semester 20 associate degree programs 6 certificate programs Over 80% of our students attend part-time

Where in the World is CCV?

> Most Vermonters live within 25 miles of CCV

> Take classes at any center or online

Academic ProgramsAssociate Degrees (20)

o Accountingo Administrative Management o Applied Business Practiceso Business o CADDo Computer Systems Managemento Criminal Justice o Digital Marketingo Early Childhood Education o Emergency Management o Environmental Science o Graphic Design o Hospitality & Tourism o Human Services o Liberal Studies o Medical Assistingo Multimedia Communications o Network Administration o STEM Studies (starting spring 14)o Visual Arts

Certificates (6)o Allied Health/Nursing Prep o Childcareo Essential Workplace Skillso Health Information Specialisto Substance Abuse Services o Web Site Design

Numbers 3 semesters (12 - 15 weeks) : Fall, spring, &

summer

Most classes = 3 credits

1 credit = About 1 hour in class per week

Full time = At least 12 credits (4 classes) per semester

Associate degree = 60 credits or ~ 20 college-level courses

Associate Degree Requirements

Liberal arts based programs1. Foundational skills (if necessary)2. General education3. Program concentration

Keys for Successo Show upo Be presento Ask for helpo Manage your timeo Eat righto Connecto Know Yourself

Skills Assessments Accuplacer Assessmentso Ask about study materials to brush-up before

taking the Accuplacer assessments.o The results help you know what classes are

appropriate for your skill level.

SAT/ACT o College-level scores can waive Accuplacer

assessments.

Vermont State Colleges The University of Vermont Vermont private colleges

$6,690$9,468

$13,344

$28,288

Data reflects published 2012-2013 tuition costs for full-time in-state students. Vermont State Colleges (excluding CCV) and Vermont private colleges data based on average tuition cost of applicable institutions. CCV tuition cost reflects enrollment in 30 credits per year. Individual costs and savings may vary.

Annual Tuition Costs

Plan for another

$100 per class for

textbooks!

2 + 2 = SmartHere’s how much a student can save on a typical four-year degree by completing the first two years at CCV.

Vermont State Colleges The University of Vermont Vermont private colleges

$5,556

$13,308

$43,197

Introduction to College Studieso FREE 13-week course that many high schools will

award credit for and it prepares you for college success.

o Develop skills & strategies for success: Time management, note taking, study strategies

and goal-setting Introduction to college culture and environmentPersonal finance with a focus on paying for

collegeCareer development

Just fill out an application at

www.ccv.edu to get started!

What Do ICS Students Say?“My friends told me ICS was worth my time and it was a valuable course to take.”

“I signed up for the ICS course because I wanted to learn about college courses and how to prepare myself for future challenges.”

“This class made me want to go to college.”

“ICS taught me how to become a better student, not just for college but for my last year in high school.”

Why Dual Enrollment (DE)? Simultaneously earn high school and college

credit

Build your learning skills and confidence

Experience a college-level learning environment

Shorten the gap between high school and college

Save $ on college

Juniors & Seniors Can Use a DE Voucher to take a FREE College Class!!

Students have to use one voucher in their junior year and one in their senior year to take advantage of both vouchers.

Students have to fill out a voucher application for the semester they plan to take a class by going to:

www.vtdualenrollment.org

Students have to follow CCV admissions and registration process. For details please see our website at www.ccv.edu

Students need to speak with their guidance counselor in order to receive high school credit for a college class.

Questions?