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Online enrollment rule:

9 units on campus minim 1 online class Maximum 12 or more units total.

If you complete 12 units at SMC with a GPA below 2.0 means

Academic probation

how do you apply for pass no pass for a class?

Admission and Records office

how do you buy books?

Library, or online

If you are dismissed from SMC after being on probation, you can still be reinstated to come back

Disqualification and Reinstatement

If you have not completed a percentage of your units enrolled:

Progress probation

Campus resources :

Individual Counseling Library Tutoring Health and Psychological Services Health Insurance Campus Involvement

bachelor degree at SMC is available in:

Interaction Design

Keep your I-20 forever in order for:

Work authorization Change of status Reinstatement

When is the refund deadline to receive W?

after half of the semester. corsair connect

where do you look for the date when you need to withdraw from a class?

class schedule in corsair connect

How to enroll to classes?

corsair connect - add classes

how do you pay your fees?

corsair connect- pay fees online Bursar's Office Mail check Non-resident tuition may be paid by Visa

What is electives?

courses that are not required for the major general education. may have an interest in (yoga, swimming, tennis,drawn, computer courses)

Major requirements:

- 50% of the major units must be completed at the college - Major requirements must be completed with a C grade or higher

reasons for going below 12 units?

- Limited academic resins - Final semester - Medical excuse

How do I enroll and keep 12 units?

- Make academic plan with International counselor - enroll at your enrollment appointment Full time - Attend classes, do all work - Talk to professor - Seek assistance

When is the refund deadline to avoid W?

16 week session

___ hours per week in fall and spring.

19.5

Types of degrees Bachelor's ____ years after transfer Master's ____ years needed for professional or higher level jobs Doctorate/PhD can take up to ___

2-3 2-3 8 medical school minim of 10 years.

___ hours per week in summer & spring

30

Your passport needs to be valid and need to be valid for at least ____ month to reenter the U.S.

6 months

How many units do you need for AA degree?

60

Associate Degree requirements:

60 degree applicable units 2.0 grade point average in associate degree coursework C or better in English and Math C or better in major requirements Foreign course work can be used for some GE, but must be evaluated by a private evaluation company (i.e. ACEI, IERF) SMC now has AA-T and AS-T degrees

How many units needed to Transfer to CSU, UC?

60-70 units Max. 50% of the major units must be completed at the college. UC- 60 units. 2.4 GPA. 2.8 for F1 students. CSU - 60 units - minimum 2.0 gap

academic dishonesty and SMC code of conduct:

All students are expected to uphold the Honor Code

Award opportunities

Alpha Gamma Sigma- supports its members in defining and reaching their goals by encouraging achievement and community service. Phi Theta Kappa- Membership for full-time students who achieve a 3.0 grade point average. Scholarships well-established universities may have funds to finance the studies of extremely talented students Dean's Honor List earn a minimum GPA for a semester or school year to do so, appearing on the dean's list shows how much hard work and dedication you put into your education. Appearing on the dean's list qualifies you for a variety of benefits that can persist through your future education and career. Graduation with Honors

What is the difference between Arts Degree & Certificate programs:

Also 60 units, can be completed in two years. Include similar classes for general education. Faster program. certificate programs tend to be shorter, cost less and cover a more specific range of subject matter.

How to choose a Transfer school

Articulation agreements for CSU, UC, and California Community Colleges is at www.assist.org Check the university catalog or website for private and out of state schools. USC has their own transfer website listing required courses www.usc.edu/tpg

Online Articulations (Assist.org what is it?

Articulation agreements for CSU, UC, and California Community Colleges.

How do you receive refunds?

By mail - check. Can see it on corsair connect how much you will receive.

www.csumentor.edu

California state university information

Student job on campus you find at:

Career services center website

To maintain the academic integrity of Santa Monica College, faculty and students must take responsibility for maintaining an educational environment characterized by academic honesty. Therefore, under no circumstances will academic dishonesty be tolerated.

Code of Academic conduct.

If you drop 12 units without permission:

Concequences: - No verification letter - No visa renewal or 1-20 - No employment - No changes of status - possible arrest/detention

General education requirements:

English Composition (must be completed with a C grade) Minimum is Math 18, 20 OR 32

Tutoring centers on campus:

Math, English, Science. Make appointments online for free

If a student takes a class and fails the first time and wants to repeat it in Spring, will they need permission from a counselor? When would they be able to add the class?

No

F-1 visa students work opportunities:

On campus Off campus: practical training Internship Financial hardship

Online rules international students:

Only 1 online class (3 units or less) for your 12 until requirement.

Your 1-20 shows (first page):

Personal information program information major, expiration date

Library resources:

SMC library online or at campus

How to calculate grade point averages (GPA):

Total grade pints earned/Total Units attempted A- 4 B-3 C-2 D- 1 F- 0

For safe travels:

Valid passport Fresh 1-20 signature Valid F-1 visa stamp

Undergraduate chart:

lower division 1-2 years Upper division 3-4 years - another 60 units Associate of arts degree.

Rules for internships:

must have completed at least 2 full semesters. minim gap: 2.0 Must be related to your major. 20/h a week.

Travel signature needs to be request in:

the IEC 2 weeks before you leave. bring current 1-20. Allow 5-8 business days.

If a student completes at least 12 units in Fall but has a GPA of 1.9, are they on probation for Spring?

yes

Repeat policy, If student takes a class two times and does not pass, will they need to see a counselor for permission to try for a third time?

yes