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ORIENTATION
GUIDE
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General
College Information
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Educational
Goals
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Class
Selection
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CAMPUS
SERVICES
Services for Success
Become
familiar with campus services - they are here to help you!
Below you will find descriptions of a few of the student services
available to you. Additional student services are described
in the College Catalog.
Counseling
Counselors are available to assist students with academic planning,
career options and limited personal counseling. Counselors are
available on an appointment basis for in-depth educational planning
and issues, or on a walk-in basis for quick questions.
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classes have started, you can schedule an appointment
by
calling 245-4271 ext. 2296 or 2531 or by coming to the
Counseling Office located in the Counseling and Administration
Building.
- Transcripts--Before
scheduling an appointment with a counselor, make sure transcripts
from high school and any previous college work have been
submitted to the Admissions and Records Office. In order
to receive effective academic advisement and develop an
educational plan, it is necessary to have all records on
file.
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Office
Location:
Counseling and Administration Building (formerly the Student
Services Building)
Office
Hours:
Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone:
(760)245-4271 ext. 2296
Office
hours may be adjusted during peak periods.
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Financial
Aid
The Financial Aid Office provides financial assistance to eligible
students. All students seeking financial assistance must complete
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial
assistance is provided in the form of:
- grants
(money does not have to be be paid back)
- work
study (on campus jobs)
- loans
(money must be paid back)
- scholarships
(money does not have to be paid back)
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Office
Location:
Student Services Building
Office
Hours:
Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone:
(760)245-4271 ext. 2277
Office
hours may be adjusted during peak periods.
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EOPS/CARE
The Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) is designed
to assist and support students from a variety of backgrounds.
EOPS offers services to qualified students who are educationally and/or
economically disadvantaged. CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources
for Education) provides services for single parents over the age of
18 receiving welfare. To become eligible for services contact
EOPS/CARE.
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Office
Location:
Student Services II Building
Office
Hours:
Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
EOPS
Phone: (760)245-4271 ext. 2422
CARE
Phone: (760)245-4271 ext. 2291
Office
hours may be adjusted during peak periods.
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Transfer
Center
The Transfer Center provides resources and information to help students
make a smooth transition into a four-year college or university. Some
of the resources you will find include:
- college
catalogs, and brochures
- assistance
with applications for admission
- visits
by representatives from four-year colleges
- admissions
and transfer requirements
- internet
access to assist with transfer information gathering
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Office
Location:
Counseling and Administration Building (formerly the Student
Services Building)
Office
Hours:
Monday -
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone:
(760)245-4271 ext. 2444
Office
hours may be adjusted during peak periods.
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DSPS
The Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) provides services
to physical and learning disabled students. The primary objective
of DSPS is to provide programs and services that help disabled students
achieve success in their educational pursuits. Resources available
include academic and vocational counseling, interpreters for the
deaf, mobility aides, early registration, individualized testing
and use of the Adaptive Computer Technology (ACT) Center
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Office
Location:
Student
Services II Building
Office
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone:
(760)245-4271 ext. 2212
Office
hours may be adjusted during peak periods.
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Career Center
The Career Center provides students the opportunity to explore
career and education opportunities. Career search software
programs and internet access are available as well as a comprehensive
library of career and education related materials.
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Office Location:
Counseling and Administration Building (formerly the Student
Services Building)
Office
Hours:
Monday - Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone:
(760)245-4271 ext. 2447
Office
hours may be adjusted during peak periods.
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Academic
Commons
The Learning Center provides:
- Tutorial
assistance in multiple subject areas, individually
and in groups
- Basic
skills courses in English and math
- Computer
software programs to support a variety of subjects
- Study
skills seminars (note taking, test preparation,
memory, etc.)
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Office Location:
Academic
Commons
Office
Hours:
Monday
- Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Phone:
(760)245-4271 ext. 2240
Office
hours may be adjusted during peak periods.
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Student Activities
Student activities are those involvement opportunities which
occur outside the classroom and include: student government,
clubs, organizations and volunteerism.
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Office Location:
Student
Activities Center
Office
Hours:
Monday-Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone:
(760)245-4271 ext. 2278
Office
hours may be adjusted during peak periods.
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Parking
Parking permits are required from Monday through Saturday. There
is no grace period. You must have a semester parking
permit, daily permit, or park in meter parking.
All vehicles parking on the Campus must abide by the parking
rules and regulations. Semester permits are available
from the Bursar office. Additional parking is available
at the meters and daily permits can be purchased at the dispensers
- meters and dispensers take quarter only. Permits
must be displayed in the plain view.
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