new student orientation

1. CRER 410:
New Student Orientation
3300 College Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 738-4465
www.SkylineCollege.edu

2. Getting Started
BIENVENIDOS MARHABAN
MABUHAY
καλώςορίσατε WELCOME Добропожаловать
TO SKYLINE COLLEGE
환영합니다
ALOHA MAI

3. 5 Steps to Successful Enrollment

4. Purpose of Orientation
To provide you with a comprehensive overview of
Skyline College’s services and programs, policies
and procedures, and tools and information for
college success.

6. Skyline Profile
Physical Site

7. Skyline Profile
Student Population
•Approximately, 9449 students attend
1009 class sections
•Generally, ~75% of the students are
part-time and ~25% are full-time
students
•Approximately, 39% are day students,
39% are evening students, and 22% are
a combination of both.

8. Skyline Profile
Number of Degrees Awarded
•AA/AS Degrees awarded: ~450
•Certificates awarded: ~495
*Data compiled by the Public Information Office

9. Skyline Profile
Transfer Statistics
•Students transfer to the CSU
system such as San Francisco State
University and San Jose State
University.
•Students transfer to the UC
System such as UC-Berkeley and
UC-Davis.

10. Educational Options
Certificate Programs—
Shorter in length (18-30 units depending on program)
Prepares students for entry level positions
To apply for a certificate, students must submit their
application during the semester they are taking their
final courses for the certificate.
Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree
Satisfactory completion of courses that includes:
General Education requirements
Major requirements
Any additional electives, if applicable
Requires the minimum completion of 60 units
Refer to catalog for a complete list of degrees and the
current general education requirements.

11. Pyramid of Higher Education &
The Graduation Pie
The roots of education is bitter,
but the fruit is sweet.
-Aristotle

12. Special Programs
Respiratory Therapy
Surgical Technology
Be aware of deadlines and
prerequisites for admissions.
Automotive Technology Cosmetology Program

13. What are your educational goals?

14. Choosing A Major:
Exploring Your Future

15. What is a College Major?
A college major is a concentration of courses in a specialized field of study.
Engineer??? Nursing?
CEO? Business?

16. Strategies for Choosing A Major
•Explore your Interests.
•Clarify Work Values.
•Identify your Skills and Abilities.
•Research Career Paths.
•Evaluate Options.

17. The Career Center
Visit the Career Center if you are:
•A first year student needing assistance in charting your
career path
•Undecided about your major
•Experiencing difficulty in identifying and exploring your
career options
•Changing careers and returning to college after a long
For more information absence
on career exploration •In need of someone to listen to you about your career
and resources, contact concerns
the Career Center, •Having difficulty in making career decisions
Building 2-2226
(650) 738-4337

18. What Career Center Services are offered?
Online Career Assessments & Interpretations:
Resources Library:
FREE Workshops and Career Action Orientations:
Personality Assessments, job searches, interviewing,
goal-setting, networking, and many more!

19. What Career Center Services are offered?
Job Postings:
You may search for employment opportunities
in our job binders or the jobs web page, online at:
http://SkylineJobs.com, updated daily.
Job Fairs and Events:
Students can network with local employers during
two Job Fairs held annually in November and April.

20. ONLINE RESOURCES
FOR CAREER EXPLORATION
• Occupational Outlook • America’s Career
Handbook – www.acinet.org
– www.bls.gov/oco • BayJobs
• O*Net Online – www.bayjobs.com
– www.online.onetcenter.org • EdFund
• Career Exploration – www.edfund.org
– www.careers.berkeley.edu

21. Choosing A Major:
Party at Holland’s Hexagon
Which
corner will
you be
drawn to?

22. TRANSFER DESTINATIONS

23. Making Early Transfer Decisions
How do I
What
choose a
should I
college?
major in?

24. Choosing a General Education
Pattern for Transfer
IGETC
CSU GE
Always consult with
your counselor about
transfer
Individual Campus
requirements.
GE Requirements

25. Transferring to a CSU, UC, and Independent Universities
• Depending on what college system you are transferring to, there are
some key differences such as:
– Minimum Admissions Requirements
– Fees
– Application Deadlines
– Informational websites

27. Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAGs)
What is the Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG)?
A (TAG) is a program that offers you guaranteed admissions
to several colleges and universities.

28. How To Prepare For
Transfer TRANSFER
One Year
Prior to
Transfer
Year
s 2-3
Year
1
For more information on
transfer preparation,
contact the Transfer
Center, Building 2-2227
(650) 738-4232

29. ONLINE RESOURCES
FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
• Project ASSIST • California Colleges
– www.assist.org – www.californiacolleges.edu
• CSU Mentor • Virtual Campus Tours
– www.csumentor.edu – www.campustours.com
• UC Pathways • College Source
– www.ucop.edu/pathways/ – www.collegesource.org

30. Student Success
“Give me six hours to chop a tree and
I will spend the first four sharpening
my axe.”
~Abraham Lincoln
“Failure opens the door to success. To
succeed is to walk through it.”
~Skyline College student

31. Transition to College
As a new student, it is
common to feel mixed
emotions about college.
most common are
excitement and anticipation
to nervousness and fear.
All of these emotions
are NORMAL and you are
NOT alone.

32. Student Responsibilities

33. 7 Characteristics of Successful Students
1 3
4
2

34. 5
6
7

35. A Guide to Expectations
“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.”
~ZigZiglar
Punctuality & Attendance and
High School Personal Responsibility & Attitude College
Work

36. Words of Wisdom
“Being successful means being
on top of assignments. Write
down in a planner what is due
and check your planner
“You will be required to regularly.
work with your peers,
get used to the idea of
“teamwork” and work on
those skills.”
What I Wished I Knew… What I Wished My Students Knew…

37. Managing Your Classes
One important aspect of being successful in college requires
the ability to manage all of your commitments.
1. You fall asleep in class.
2. You continually come to class
late or skip class altogether.
TOP 3. You are satisfied with C and D
Warning Signs grades.
of Academic 4. You wait until the night before
Failure assignments are due to work on
them and often stay up all night
completing them.
5. You drop some or all of your
classes.

38. Time Management Tips
Here are some suggestions:
•Organize your time
•Schedule breaks in between
your classes
•Balance your classes each
semester
•Be aware of your best time of the
day for taking your classes and for
studying.

39. Formula of Success

40. Use it to write in
important dates
such as: Quizzes,
Papers, Personal
Dates,
Appointments

41. Use this to write in
important
information such as:
Classes, work
schedule, study time,
breaks, and personal
commitments

42. Understanding Your Grade Point Average (GPA)
Grade Scale Point
A grade point is a numerical value for each course A = 4 points
you take, and reflects your grade and the number of B = 3 points
units the course is worth. C = 2 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 point
GPA = Divide total number of grade points by total I = Incomplete
number of letter graded units attempted. P = Pass
NP = No Pass
GPA = Grade Points W = Withdrawal
Letter Graded Units
I, P/NP, or W units do
not count towards
your GPA.

43. Your Academic Progress
• What does it mean to be in GOOD STANDING?
– At least a 2.0 GPA and completed at least 50% of your
courses with a letter grade or credit
• There are two types of PROBATION.
– Academic Probation (below a 2.0 GPA)
– Progress Probation (50% or more of a student’s units are
recorded as W, I, or NP.)
• What is DISMISSAL?
– Less than 1.75 GPA for 2 consecutive semesters
– 50% or more of units recorded as W, I, or NP, for 2
consecutive semesters.
– Prevents students from enrolling in classes

44. What is your Learning Style?

45. Maintaining Healthy Relationships
College opens the door for all kinds of new
relationship challenges. They can provide a
great deal of comfort and support as well as
being a source of confusion and stress.
As time goes on in college and in life, a healthy
relationship requires good COMMUNICATION
and COOPERATION between people such as
students, teachers, family, and friends.
For more information about Maintaining Healthy
Relationships, make an appointment with the
Psychological Services at (650) 738-4270.

46. Seek Student Support Programs

47. Be Active in Learning Communities

48. College Success Classes
Take these courses that can contribute to your college success.
• COUN 100 - College Success • CRER 136 – Career Planning
• COUN 104 – Transfer Power • CRER 137 – Life and Career
• COUN 105 – Up Your Self-Esteem Planning
• COUN 106 – Anxiety • CRER 139 – Careers in Teaching
Management • CRER 650 – Guidance Seminar
• COUN 107 – Coping With Group
Depression • CRER 665 – Life Styles/Health
• COUN 108 – Anger Management Issues
• PSYC 301 – Psychology of
Personal Development

49. Planning Your Education

50. Your First Counseling Meeting
Make the most of your first
counseling appointment by
coming prepared.

52. 9-Digit G number
6 Digit Date of Birth

56. The cost of attending Skyline College
includes tuition and fees plus the cost
of textbooks.

57. Managing Your First Week of Classes
Here are some tips to make your first
week at Skyline College successful:
•Attend the first day of your classes.
•Locate your classes ahead of time.
•Understand your instructor’s course
expectations.
•Buy a student planner and write in
assignment due dates plus “Important
Dates.”
(Refer to the handbook for additional tips.)

58. Buying Your Textbooks

59. Checking Your Email Account
http://my.smccd.edu

60. The Student Educational Plan (SEP)
The SEP serves as an outline toward your educational goals and provides you a
Semester-by-semester glance of classes you need to complete in order for you
Fulfill your educational goals.
The following are guidelines for
writing your SEP:
1. Educational Goals
2. Semester/Course Listings
3. Basic Skills/Prerequisites
4. Major Requirements
5. General Education (AA/AS or CSU GE or IGETC)