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What You Need To Know
Introduction to Semester Conversion• Berkeley College will convert its academic calendar from a
quarter system to a semester system in June 2016• An academic year will be comprised of two semesters, rather
than three quarters• In a calendar year, students will have the ability to take
courses over three semesters instead of four quarters
Benefits of Semester Conversion
• Additional time to complete your coursework and, if necessary, seek the help of professors, tutors and Academic Advisors• Complete an Associate's degree in 16 months instead of 18
months and a Bachelor’s degree in 32 months instead of 36 months, if you choose continuous enrollment (no semesters off).• Longer break, beginning in the Summer of 2017
Semester Facts and Figures
Quarter System Semester System
Associate’s Degree 90 quarter credits 60 semester credits
23 courses 20 courses
Bachelor’s Degree 180 quarter credits 120 semester credits
46 courses 40 courses
Individual Course 2 or 4 quarter credits 3 semester credits
Full-Time Status 12 – 16 credits 12 – 15 credits
Typically 3-4 courses Typically 4-5 courses
Academic Calendar - 2016Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Winter2016
Spring2016
Summer2016
Fall2016
Jan 4 – Mar 1210-week Quarter
Mar 21 – May 28
10-week Quarter
Jun 6 – Sep 1014-week Semester
Sep 19 – Dec 2414-week Semester
Academic Calendar - 2017Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Winter2017
Spring2017
Summer2017
Fall2017
Jan 3 – Apr 1515-week Semester
Apr 24 – Aug 515-week Semester
Sep 5 – Dec 1615-week Semester
Example!
Quarter System Semester SystemCredits Required 180 120
Credits Transferred 44Credits Earned in 4 qtrs @ BC(Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Spring 2016) 64
Total Credits Earned 108 72Total Credits Remaining 72 48
Percentage of Degree Completed 60% 60%
I started in Spring of 2015 with transfer credits and take 16 credits every term. I take each summer off. On the quarter system, I was going to graduate in the Winter 2018 quarter. How do these credits translate to the semester system?
Example Continued!How do I still graduate on time?
Your Graduation Plan on the Quarter SystemSpring 15 Quarter
Summer 15 Quarter
Fall 15 Quarter
Winter 16 Quarter
Spring 16 Quarter
Summer 16 Quarter
Fall 16 Quarter
Winter 17 Quarter
Spring 17 Quarter
Summer 17 Quarter
Fall 17 Quarter
Winter 18 Quarter
Earned LOA Earned Earned Earned LOA Earned Earned Earned LOA EarnedEarned &
GRADUATE!16 16 16 16 16 16 16 12 12
Your Graduation Plan on the Semester System OPTION 1Spring 15 Quarter
Summer 15 Quarter
Fall 15 Quarter
Winter 16 Quarter
Spring 16 Quarter Conversion!
Summer 16 Semester
Fall 16 Semester
Winter 17 Semester
Spring 17 Semester
Fall 17 Semester
Winter 18 Semester
Earned LOA Earned Earned Earned72 semester
credits earned LOA Earned Earned LOA EarnedEarned &
GRADUATE!
16 16 16 1648 semester credits to go! 12 12 12 12
Your Graduation Plan on the Semester System OPTION 2Spring 15 Quarter
Summer 15 Quarter
Fall 15 Quarter
Winter 16 Quarter
Spring 16 Quarter Conversion!
Summer 16 Semester
Fall 16 Semester
Winter 17 Semester
Spring 17 Semester
Fall 17 Semester
Winter 18 Semester
Earned LOA Earned Earned Earned72 semester
credits earned LOA Earned Earned LOAEarned &
GRADUATE! N/A
16 16 16 1648 semester credits to go! 18 15 15 N/A
Another Example!
Quarter System Semester SystemCredits Required 180 120
Credits Earned in 6 qtrs @ BC(Winter 2015, Spring 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Spring 2016) 96
Total Credits Earned 96 64Total Credits Remaining 84 56
Percentage of Degree Completed 53.33% 53.33%
I started in Winter of 2015 and take 16 credits every term. I attend year round and do not take summers off. On the quarter system, I was going to graduate in the Fall 2017 quarter. How do these credits translate to the semester system?
Another Example Continued!How do I still graduate on time?
Your Graduation Plan on the Quarter System
Winter 15 Quarter
Spring 15 Quarter
Summer 15 Quarter
Fall 15Quarter
Winter 16 Quarter
Spring 16 Quarter
Summer 16Quarter
Fall 16 Quarter
Winter 17 Quarter
Spring 17 Quarter
Summer 17 Quarter
Fall 17 Quarter
Earned Earned Earned Earned Earned Earned Earned Earned Earned Earned EarnedEarned & Graduate
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 12 12 12
Your Graduation Plan on the Semester System
Winter 15 Quarter
Spring 15 Quarter
Summer 15 Quarter
Fall 15 Quarter
Winter 16 Quarter
Spring 16 Quarter Conversion!
Summer 16 Semester
Fall 16 Semester
Winter 17 Semester
Spring 17 Semester
Fall 17 Semester
Earned Earned Earned Earned Earned Earned64 Semester
credits earned Earned Earned Earned
Earned & Graduate! NA
16 16 16 16 16 1656 Semester
credits to go! 15 15 15 12
Pledge to Students
• The Semester Conversion will allow you to:- Keep your current progress towards your degree completion and GPA that you have already earned
- Complete your degree in the same amount of time (or less), as long as you maintain your current enrollment status
Semester Conversion Resources
•Meet one-on-one with an Academic Advisor to map your road to graduation under the semester system
• Visit http://berkeleycollege.edu/semester-conversion.htm for updates on the Semester Conversion and a list of FAQs
Important Contacts
• Semester Conversion Questions: [email protected]• Your Academic Advisor: • Your COO:
Together, we can ensure
a successful transition
