CYPRESS COLLEGE 2013–2014
Counseling/Advising: All students are encouraged to visit their counselor and confer with instructors periodically throughout the year. Counselors are also available through their email address, located in the Programs and Course Descriptions section of this catalog under Counseling and Student Development. A Student Educational Plan should be on file in each student’s academic record after completion of 15 units. Faculty advising is available through instructors’ posted office hours. Student Progress/Follow Up: Students who excel in their course work are placed on either the Dean’s Honor Roll or the President’s Honor Roll. Information regarding scholarship and Honors is available within this catalog. Students encountering difficulty in courses are referred to appropriate college services by counselors and instructors. Additional referrals are made to assist students with special needs. Students may be exempt from the Matriculation services if they are a graduate from an accredited U.S. college or university with an Associate of Arts degree or higher; or matriculated at another college. Student Rights All matriculated students have the right to challenge or appeal any step in the matriculation process and may: 1. Enroll in any class where prerequisites are met. 2. Challenge course placement decision. 3. Request a waiver of prerequisites for a course, if it is offered, not validated, or if able to demonstrate previous knowledge. 4. File a complaint of discrimination if prerequisites are being applied in a prejudicial manner. If you have questions regarding any aspect of these services, please contact the Matriculation Office at (714) 484-7230.
PATRONS OF THE ARTS
The Cypress College Patrons of the Arts is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that functions under the auspices of the Cypress College Foundation. It was founded in 1975 to encourage community participation in the college’s fine arts programs and exhibits, foster cultural, visual, and performing arts activities at the college, and to raise funds to provide scholarships to talented students in the fields of Art (including MAD — Media Arts Design), Dance, Journalism, Music, Photography, and Theater. Please contact the Cypress College Patrons of the Arts at patrons@CypressCollege.edu or (714) 484-7000 ext. 48203 for further information.
STUDENT HOUSING
Housing is not available on the college campus. Students interested in offcampus housing should contact the Student Activities Office for suggested quarters. A listing of available housing is located on a bulletin board in the Student Activities Center. For questions, call (714) 484-7198.
TRANSFER CENTER
The Transfer Center assists students interested in continuing their education at four-year institutions with an emphasis on reaching the historically underrepresented transfer students. The Transfer Center offers students opportunities to meet with representatives from fouryear schools for advisement and to attend workshops and transfer fairs. The Transfer Center houses an extensive transfer resource library including college catalogs, articulation agreements, reference books, college videos, and computer programs for student use. For more information, visit the Transfer Center on the second floor of the Student Center, or call (714) 484-7129. NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION: MON–THU FRI
8:00 am– 6:00 pm 8:00 am–12:00 pm
Veterans and Service Members VETERANS MILITARY SERVICE CONNECTED BENEFIT PROGRAMS
Cypress College is approved as a degree-granting institution for the attendance of veterans under Title 38, United States Code. This includes GI Bill programs under Chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 1606, 1607, and VRAP. The College is approved for the attendance of California veterans under the CALVET Fee Waiver Program. Veterans and/or their dependents that plan to enroll in the College and need assistance with their education benefits must visit the Veterans Resource Center (VRC). The VRC is located on the second floor of the Cypress College Complex, Room 215. To begin the intake process you must provide your DD214 or Certificate of Eligibility. Incoming veteran students may be required to enroll in COUNS 150 C Academic and Life Success — Boots to Books. To qualify for priority registration you must submit a copy of your DD214 to the VRC by the following deadlines: SUMMER FALL SPRING
APRIL 15 JUNE 10 OCTOBER 21
The VRC works closely with Admissions and Records, Academic Counseling, Financial Aid, and various veterans’ agencies to provide services contributing to a successful educational experience. Veterans Certifying Official: Christy Davis cadavis@CypressCollege.edu Veterans Academic Counselor Robert Grantham rgrantham@CypressCollege.edu Veterans Resource Center (714) 484-7150 HOURS OF OPERATION FOR FALL/SPRING MON–THU 8:00 am– 5:30 pm FRI 8:00 am–12:00 pm HOURS OF OPERATION FOR SUMMER: MON–THU 8:00 am– 5:30 pm
Student Support
Orientation: Students new to Cypress College prior to registration are required to attend a one and one-half hour group orientation/ counseling session. During this session the counselor will review the College Catalog, Class Schedule, services, programs, certificates, degrees, majors, general college procedures, and college regulations. The counselor will review with the students their test scores, previous transcripts, course prerequisites, and course selection. Online orientation is available at http://www.CypressCollege.edu/ services/ counseling. After registration, Educational Planning COUN 140 C or 140HC is offered to assist the student in completing their individualized Student Education Plan.
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