TAKING COLLEGE CLASSES WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL:
YOUR GUIDE TO DUAL ENROLLMENT & EARLY COLLEGE
BAY COLLEGE IS A TOP 5 RATED COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN MICHIGAN. Bay is both a trade school and a college that provides at least 2 years of credits toward a 4-year degree. We pride ourselves on how much we care about and support all students and we look forward to working with you toward your goals!
Our Mission: Student Success. Community Success. Culture of Success.
WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR Hello! I’m Jessica LaMarch, the Director of Dual Enrollment and Early College at Bay College. As your primary contact, I’ll be communicating with you mainly through your Bay College email while you’re enrolled. This guide is designed to assist you and your family in deciding if taking college classes while still in high school is the right choice for you. It will also provide you with essential information on next steps and ensure you have everything you need to be a successful Bay College student. Congratulations on making the smart move to seize the opportunity of taking college classes while still in high school! It’s a fantastic decision that can open up numerous possibilities for your future. I look forward to helping you along this exciting journey. Should you have any questions or need any support, don’t hesitate to reach out. Welcome to Bay College!
DEFINING DUAL ENROLLMENT AND EARLY COLLEGE Bay College offers opportunities for high school students to earn college credits. By taking Bay College classes, you can take advantage of the following: •
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There are 3 ways you can earn college credits while in high school thanks to the Michigan Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act.
DUAL ENROLLMENT Dual Enrollment means taking college courses while still attending high school. Students may take up to 10 college courses while in high school.
EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS 8LIWI TVSKVEQW EVI WXEXI ETTVSZIH ½ZI ]IEV LMKL WGLSSP programs. Students work simultaneously toward their high school diploma and their Bay College associate degree or GIVXM½GEXI 8LI TVSKVEQ STXMSRW HITIRH SR E WXYHIRX´W high school or ISD offerings. Students in many Early College programs go on to complete their bachelors’ degree studies at a four-year college or university. Students interested in Early College should discuss options with their high school administrators. Per State law, students must sign up by the October count day of their junior year in high school.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Some Bay College courses are offered in partnership with K-12 School districts at the High School or ISD and EVI XEYKLX F] &E] 'SPPIKI JEGYPX] SV UYEPM½IH LMKL WGLSSP teachers that are approved by Bay College. All credits earned through Dual Enrollment, Early College, and Concurrent Enrollment classes will be part of the WXYHIRX´W SJ½GMEP &E] 'SPPIKI XVERWGVMTX
Bay College partners with the following Early College programs:
• Bark River-Harris Schools • Big Bay de Noc School • Carney-Nadeau Public School • Delta-Schoolcraft ISD (schools with Early
• Gladstone High School • Iron Mountain High School • Marquette-Alger Technical Middle College
• Dickinson-Iron Tech Center (schools with
• Menominee Junior/Senior High School • Mid-Peninsula School • North Central Jr/Sr High School • Rapid River Schools • Stephenson Area Public Schools • Wilson Talent Center
College options offered through the ISD: Bark River Harris Schools, Big Bay de Noc School, Escanaba Jr/Sr High School, Escanaba Student Success Center, Gladstone High School, Manistique High School, Mid-Peninsula School, Nah Tah Wahsh PSA, and Rapid River Schools)
Early College options offered through the Tech Center: Kingsford High School, Forest Park Schools, Iron Mountain High School, North Dickinson County School, Norway-Vulcan High School, and West Iron Public Schools)
• Escanaba Jr/Sr High School • Escanaba Student Success Center
(MARESA) (schools with Early College options through MATMC: Gwinn High School, Ishpeming High School, Marquette Alternative High School, Marquette Senior High School, Munising High School, Negaunee High School, North Star Montessori Academy, Superior Central High School, and Westwood High School)
*For purposes on this guidebook, we are using the term “Dual Enrollment” to cover all three of these options unless otherwise indicated.
ADVANTAGES
There are many reasons why high school students should work with their family and school to participate in dual enrollment programs:
• Save time and money while getting a head start toward a college credential. • Earn college credits for free or at a greatly reduced cost, saving money on future college and career endeavors.
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from college early, study abroad, pursue a second major, seek additional internships in college, and/or begin a graduate degree program early.
• Explore career and occupational programs. • &YMPH GSR½HIRGI MR LS[ XS WYGGIIH MR GSPPIKI FIJSVI PIEZMRK LMKL WGLSSP • Be challenged academically. • Experience higher levels of academic success in college compared to students who do not participate.
• Explore your interests. • Experience college academic expectations while surrounded by support at both the high school and college level.
• Participate in college clubs and activities.
• Students who are heavily involved in extracurricular activities should consider if they have time to devote to college coursework.
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• College classes are not guaranteed to transfer to the institution of future choice as that can change yearly per institution and major choice. However, assuming a “C” or better is received, Bay College offers a wide selection of classes that are proven to transfer throughout the state of Michigan and the United States.
• Students are welcome to attend in-person classes on one of our campuses; however, that is
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• These are college classes, so they can be more challenging than an average high school class. This can be in terms of subject matter, level of independent learning expected, and the structure of the assignments and scoring thereof.
• College classes may expose students to topics or conversations that include adult-themed material and to students of various ages.
• Certain courses may require more than a Chromebook. Technology required to complete
coursework is the responsibility of the student and should be available during weekends and school break times.
• Students participating in Dual Enrollment are considered Bay College students and are subject to all college policies governing students while enrolled at Bay.
CONSIDERATIONS
There are also some things you would want to consider before taking college classes in high school. Among these are the following:
TUITION AND FEES Most public schools pay for their students to Dual Enroll. However, any tuition and fees not covered by the high school are the responsibility of the student/family. 4E]QIRX QYWX FI VIGIMZIH F] XLI &E] 'SPPIKI 'EWLMIV´W 3J½GI by the appropriate payment deadline. Schools typically do not pay for summer classes. Homeschool families are responsible for their own tuition and fees unless an agreement is in place with a public school. Tuition and applicable fees are billed directly to the participating school district or family in the case of home schooled or summer students.
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STEP 1: TALK TO YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR
The Dual Enrollment and Early College programs are a partnership with the high schools. We work very closely with the high school to plan your participation in the program. To be eligible for Dual Enrollment at Bay College, students must receive approval from their high school counselor or administrator. Your high school will determine eligibility based on several factors. For homeschool students, this is, of course, a family decision. Your high school can provide the following information:
• What courses they allow and in what grade year • Who pays for tuition, fees, and books • ;LEX GSYVWIW FIWX ½X XLI WXYHIRX´W KSEPW • The consequences of failing or not completing a college course • Responsibilities of eligible students and their parents/guardians • Requirements and paperwork the high school may need
STEP 2: APPLY TO BAY COLLEGE Students deemed eligible for Dual Enrollment by their school should apply to Bay College at www.baycollege.edu. The application is free to complete, XEOIW EVSYRH ½ZI QMRYXIW ERH VIUYMVIW XLI WXYHIRX´W TL]WMGEP EHHVIWW EW [IPP as P.O. Box address if that is where mail is received) and social security number. You will not need to reapply for Dual Enrollment in subsequent semesters. The student and a parent or guardian must also complete the Dual Enrollment/Early College Contract. One of the things this contract does is waive FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). This means that we can only discuss your academic progress and performance with the school and your parents/guardians. You will only need to complete this contract one time, ERH MX [MPP WXE] SR ½PI ERH EGXMZI YRXMP ]SY KVEHYEXI LMKL WGLSSP
STEP 3: ACTIVATE YOUR STUDENT ACCOUNT
After applying, you will receive an acceptance letter in the mail. This letter is important and details the information needed to set up your personal password. The username provided and the personal password created will be used to log in to the following platforms:
STUDENT PORTAL
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BLACKBOARD
• Blackboard is the Learning Management System where most of Bay College online college classes are accessed.
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BAY COLLEGE EMAIL ACCOUNT • Your college email is a critical tool to being a successful student. Bay College’s
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Your username and personal password will remain until you are no longer enrolled at Bay College for at least a year. If you have any trouble with the log-in or campus technology, please contact the IT Help Desk at 906-217-4025.
STEP 4: SELECTING CLASSES College class selection is highly individual based on personal goals. If you are pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, General Education classes are a good bet. If you are interested in an occupational program that prepares you for employment upon completion, you can take core classes that will lead you to an associate of applied science degree SV GIVXM½GEXI Your high school administrators and the Bay College Director of Dual Enrollment & Early College can assist you with class selection. You will enroll in classes one semester at a time. Registration for Fall Semester opens in March and Spring Semester opens in October. Summer classes are available but are typically not paid for by the high school. To view the selection of classes and course descriptions for yourself, go to my.baycollege.edu and select “Course Schedule.” You may set the limits to show classes only on a certain campus or online, show classes that still have open seats, and other parameters. The college catalog PMWXW XLI GSYVWIW RIIHIH JSV IEGL HIKVII SV GIVXM½GEXI EX catalog.baycollege.edu -X EPWS TVSZMHIW WTIGM½G GSYVWI descriptions so that you can make informed decisions based on your interests.
To learn about the process involved in transferring Bay College credit to another institution, please reference the college catalog of the school you are interested in attending and if that school is within the state of Michigan, www.mitransfer.org is a great tool. In Wisconsin, www.transferology.com is a good site to use to investigate. Both sites are not 100% accurate as schools may have not previously evaluated certain classes, or they could be taking time to reevaluate coursework because of changes internally or externally, but they are a very good start. We always recommend that you check with the colleges/universities XLEX ]SY [ERX XS EXXIRH XS GSR½VQ XVERWJIVEFMPMX] VIEPM^MRK that institutions may change policies and that various programs have differing grade and course requirements. Most colleges require a grade of “C” or better to transfer. We can also provide syllabi so that you may work with your future school to assess transfer. Be assured, Bay College has transferred credit across the country – as far as to the University of Hawaii and to as prominent an institution as Yale! The high school will register you for approved classes. Homeschool families and some virtual school students should contact the Director of Dual Enrollment & Early College directly for registration. You can view the classes you are registered for in your student portal by logging in and selecting “Course Schedule.” Be sure you have the correct Term selected to see the correct class list.
Placement and Prerequisites Some courses have prerequisites listed within the course description. Dual Enrollment students can prove college-level readiness in for these courses through appropriate scores on the PSAT, SAT, ACT, or the Bay College assessments called Accuplacer (Reading & Writing) and ALEKS (Math). Please note that PSAT, SAT, and ACT total scores are made up of a set of sub-scores. In the chart below, the scores listed are for the Math sections that make up the total score, not the total score itself.
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ACT
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MATH 102 Intro to Tech Math
Class
No minimum
No minimum
No minimum
MATH 105 Intermediate Algebra
510 + on Math
20 +
30 +
MATH 107 Liberal Arts Math
510 +
20 +
30 +
MATH 110 College Algebra
570-639
23-26
46-75
MATH 130 Math for Elementary Teachers
570-639
23-26
46-75
MATH 140 Precalculus
570-639
23-26
46-75
MATH 141 Analytical Geometry & Calc I
640 +
27+
76-100
MATH 210 Intro to Statistics
570-639
23-26
46-75
Accuplacer and ALEKS placement assessments may be taken at Bay College, a Bay College testing site, or online with the Testing Services at no cost to the student. If proctoring at a site is required, there may be an additional cost paid to that institution. Contact Bay College Testing Services for more information at testingservices@baycollege.edu or 906-217-4035. %4 WGSVIW '0)4 XIWX WGSVIW ERH SV XVERWGVMTXW JVSQ ERSXLIV GSPPIKI GER EPWS FI YWIH XS TVSZI IPMKMFMPMX] JSV E GPEWW 8LI SJJMGMEP XVERWGVMTX or score document from each of these institutions must be sent directly to Bay College. There may also be course prerequisites. For instance, you must have a “C” or better in Accounting 101 before being able to register for Accounting 102.
STEP 5: DUAL ENROLLMENT & EARLY COLLEGE ORIENTATION A comprehensive Dual Enrollment orientation is offered online for your convenience at baycollege.edu/dualenrollment. You are encouraged to go back and revisit the content any time you have a question. Early College students entering their Launch year must attend the Bay College New Student Orientation.
STEP 6: ONLINE LEARNING ORIENTATION The online learning orientation is mandatory for all successful students at Bay. Blackboard Ultra is our primary learning platform for all courses at Bay College, and all students should know how to use it.£It is completely online and will take about an hour to finish. You do not need to complete it all at one time or more than once; you will retain access during your time as a Bay College student so that you can go back and refer to it as needed. Many instructors will require you to submit proof of completion. Follow the steps below to access and complete the Online Learning Orientation course:
• Log in to Blackboard at online.baycollege.edu • Select 'Institution Page' from the left navigation menu • Select 'Enroll' in the Online Learning Orientation • Click 'Submit'. The orientation will then appear on your Blackboard Courses
page. If selecting the enrollment link takes you directly to the course, you are already enrolled.
Online classes at Bay are not self-paced and require reliable access to the Internet. Perhaps more than in-seat classrooms, online classes require self-discipline and time management.
STEP 7: PURCHASE TEXTBOOKS Most Bay College classes require textbooks. To learn which textbooks you need, log in to your student portal and navigate to the 'Bookstore' tile, then select 'Textbook Information'. This leads you to the Bookstore website which will allow you to find the textbooks you require. Please ensure you have selected the correct Term. The Follett Bookstore at Bay College is an excellent resource; however, you may use the ISBN Number to purchase books elsewhere. Be sure that you have the required textbook(s) on the first day of class, or you may fall behind in your coursework and/or face late penalties for not completing coursework on time. Bay College also offers a variety of classes that utilize Open Educational Resources (OER). These are textbooks that can be found online and are free or low-cost to access. Most OERs are also available in our bookstore in print for the cost of production – typically around $50. Some classes do not require textbooks, which will be noted by the term “No materials required.” In these cases, the instructor will likely be providing links to website materials that are typically free and/or providing their own materials in Microsoft Word or PDF format. For some classes, there may be other tools required like a graphing calculator. The course description usually lists these types of things. Each school handles payment or reimbursement of books and materials differently. Please contact your school directly to understand your school’s policy.
STEP 8: MANAGING ACADEMIC CALENDARS All Bay College classes that do not take place within the high school or ISD/Tech Center follow the Bay College Academic Calendar, which can be found on our website and in your student portal. This calendar does not match up with the high school calendar. Be sure you have important Bay College dates in your calendar so that you are prepared:
• First day of the semester at Bay College o This is so important even for online classes! You will have an assignment due within the first few days to prove you are active in the class as Bay College drops students who do not participate during the first week. This can cause problems in the Spring Semester when it may overlap with high school exams. Be prepared for this ahead of time.
• High school PD days/Half days o Your Bay College classes continue even on these days.
• Winter Break o The Bay College break lasts longer than your high school break.
• Spring Break o The Bay College Spring Break lasts one week and typically falls in early March. You have that week off from your Bay College classes, however, you will be expected to be in class and complete your coursework through the high school spring break.
• Good Friday/Easter o Bay College does not have time off during this time. • Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr Day o Bay College does not have class on these days. • Snow Days or closure for other Inclement Weather o You are expected to complete coursework and be in class on snow days called by your high school unless Bay College is also experiencing a snow closure. Online classes generally do not change their due dates for coursework because your location should not matter when it comes to completing work. Bay College operates on the semester basis. The Fall Semester runs sixteen weeks from late August through mid-December. The Spring Semester runs sixteen weeks from early January through early May. Your classes are only one semester long, which means you are able to select a new class(es) for the next semester.
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS Your status as a high school student will not necessarily be known to your instructor(s). Even if it is, they will treat you the same as any other Bay College student. Topics discussed and some of the language used may be of an adult nature, and the instructor will hold you accountable for assignments and attendance the same as all other students. We encourage Dual Enrolled and Early College students to utilize our Support Services to give you the best opportunity to deeply learn the material in your classes.
• Library Resources and Services: The Bay College Library is located on the Escanaba campus with service to Bay West. The library serves students and community members. In addition to hard copy books and periodicals, the library hosts an extensive online catalog and provides access to various databases. Students have access to computers, a printer, study rooms, a copy machine, and various items for short term loan, including graphing calculators and hot spots.
Here are some of the ways we support you:
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• FREE Tutoring: Students may contact Student
• Accommodations: Students in need of
Success Services to schedule an appointment or series of appointments with a tutor. Online tutoring is an option. A drop-in writing lab is EZEMPEFPI HYVMRK WTIGM½IH HE]W ERH XMQIW ERH MW also available online. There is a simple form online to request tutoring. o baycollege.edu/tutoring
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• Counseling Services: Bay College offers students free professional counseling services on both campuses and virtually with a licensed counselor. All counseling services are provided SR E GSR½HIRXMEP FEWMW ERH EVI JVII XS IRVSPPIH students. Personal mental health counseling, prevention, and intervention are available. Dual Enrolled students can request this support themselves. o baycollege.edu/counseling
• YMCA: The Northern Lights YMCA in Delta
and Dickinson County offers students enrolled in six credits or more in a semester full access to their facilities with a current student ID card, which may be obtained on either the Escanaba or Bay West campus free of charge. o www.nlymca.com
• Academic Advising: Students may contact the Director of Dual Enrollment & Early College to discuss any questions or needs they may have. o Email: dualenrollment@baycollege.edu or call 906-217-4086
• Career Closet: The Career Closet offers free professional clothing to students and the community on both campuses.
• Food Pantry: Free food is available to currently enrolled students through our food pantry on both campuses.
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• Campus Life: Bay College offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities to add to a student’s college experience, including athletic games, Laser Tag, movie nights at local theaters, Bay-Con: A Pop Culture Event, Welcome Picnic, and much more. In addition, there are many different student clubs and organizations which present students with chances to broaden the scope of their educational experiences and have fun while doing it. You are now a Bay College student, so you have full access to campus life.
• On-Campus Housing: Students taking 12 or more credits in a semester are eligible to live on campus. High schools do not pay for this expense. o baycollege.edu/housing
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DROP
• Dropping a class means that you will be unregistered from the class and that the class will not show up on your
college transcript. There will be no charge for the class, and any payment for the class will be refunded. The deadline to Drop occurs very soon after the start of the semester. For full semester classes, the drop deadline is Friday of the second week of the semester.
WITHDRAW
• Withdrawing from a class means that you will not receive a grade for the class and will no longer attend, but the class
will show up on your college transcript as “W.” The “W” does not affect your Bay College GPA. The class must still be paid for, and there will be no refund. The deadline to Withdraw does not occur until Week 11 for full semester classes.
Choosing to Drop or Withdraw from a class is usually done to protect your Bay College GPA. A Withdrawal is not typically viewed as a negative action by a school you may transfer to unless there is a strong pattern of Withdrawals. As a Dual Enrolled student, in order to Drop or Withdraw you must receive the permission of your high school. The high school will then contact Bay College with the request.
FINAL GRADES You will be able to see how you are progressing in your class(es) by accessing Blackboard. If you are uncertain, please read your syllabus and, if still uncertain, contact your instructor. Final grades will be entered on your Bay College transcript, which you can view within your student portal. They will also be sent to your high school. Grades are not mailed or emailed to students. The State of Michigan requires students who do not successfully complete their class(es) to repay the high school. This includes a grade considered unsuccessful by the high school, Withdrawal from a class, or a grade of Incomplete. Incomplete classes (temporary “I” grade) may be held harmless for payment if the work can be completed with a successful grade within the time allotted by the high school. Bay College has many services available to students at no charge including tutoring. We are committed to your success so please do not delay in reaching out for assistance.
TRANSFERRING COLLEGE CREDIT Take your college credits with you! Upon completion of a dual enrollment course, students will have earned college GVIHMX VIGSVHIH SR E &E] 'SPPIKI EGEHIQMG XVERWGVMTX 8LMW GVIHMX QE] FI YWIH XS GSQTPIXI E GIVXM½GEXI SV HIKVII program at Bay College or may be transferable to other colleges and universities. Colleges may ask for course descriptions or course syllabi to determine equivalency. Course descriptions are located in the College Catalog. The syllabi are provided to each student for each class and are found in their Blackboard course or can be requested from an instructor. 8S WIRH ]SYV XVERWGVMTXW IPWI[LIVI WMQTP] KS XS [[[ FE]GSPPIKI IHY ERH click on 'Transcripts' under the Quick Links dropdown. Set up a Bay College Parchment account and pay a small fee to have your transcript sent to any institution you choose.
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APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS High School Scholarships: Please contact your high school about when you should apply for high school and local scholarships. Bay College Scholarships: Eligible students can and should apply for the Bay College Board of Trustees Scholarships in their senior year of high school. However, all other Bay College Scholarships have a requirement of having earned your high school diploma to be eligible. We encourage you to apply for scholarships when you are in the last year of your Early College Program (Launch Year) so that you have opportunity of scholarship funds as you exit Early College. When it’s time, apply for Bay College scholarships at baycollege.edu/scholarships.
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ON-CAMPUS HOUSING Cost-effective, apartment-style living is available on campus in Escanaba. Apartments are furnished and include all utilities, including high-speed internet. Launch Year students are eligible to apply for housing. The school system does not pay for housing, and Federal Financial Aid is not available for this expense.
SUCCESS TIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS How much time should you plan on dedicating to each class?
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If you take a three-credit-hour class, you will be in class for three hours each week. As a general rule, you are also expected to spend at least twice that many hours each week studying and doing homework outside of class. However, everyone works at different paces and in different ways.
• Working too many hours at an after-school job • Skipping college class obligations during the high
What common mistakes do Dual Enrolled students make that negatively affect their ability to complete their class(es) successfully?
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• Not attending class throughout the semester • Not turning in assignments on time • Assuming that missing classes or assignments due to high school obligations is a valid excuse
• Assuming that not having access to the Internet outside of the high school is a valid excuse
• Not communicating with an instructor when struggling in class
• Not checking Bay College email frequently, resulting in missing critical information
• Not using Bay College email to communicate with instructors
academic advisors who are trying to help
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What is a class syllabus? A class syllabus is a detailed list of student expectations for the class written by the instructor or department. The syllabus will outline the material to be covered in the course, timelines, attendance expectations, and grading information. Think of a syllabus as a “user manual” for a class. Though syllabi are formal documents, it is important that you read them in Week 1 of the semester. Use the information in the syllabus to set up your planner/calendar and start planning how you will timemanage and balance your personal and college responsibilities. What to do if you are struggling in a class?
• First, do not hide. It is super important in college
and in life to learn how and when to proactively communicate. College is a great place to practice these kinds of interpersonal and job-market skills.
• Reach out to your instructor to have a
conversation about how to get back on track. Even if you think you cannot possibly make up what you have missed, it is worth having an honest conversation with your instructor.
• Take advantage of the support services listed in this guide like tutoring, accommodations, and counseling.
• Speak to your high school about what is happening and options available.
• Contact the Director of Dual Enrollment & Early College for advocacy and support.
What will instructors expect from me?
(Expectations are the same for all students, whether dualenrolled or not.)
• Attend class • Actively participate • Ask questions • Be prepared for tests and quizzes • Read the class materials and resources • Read the syllabus • Turn in assignments on time • Be aware of policies regarding late work • Talk with your instructor about any questions or concerns you have
What skills can you build that will help you be successful in college and beyond?
• Time management and personal organization • Knowing when to initiate communication with others
• Self-advocacy • Active listening • Note-taking • Growth Mindset • GRIT – the strength to persist regardless of obstacles
Why does Bay College focus on a Growth Mindset? Growth mindset describes a way of viewing challenges and setbacks. People with a growth mindset believe that their success depends on time and effort. Your skills and intelligence can be improved with effort and persistence. Bay College embraces the concept that this knowledge unlocks the ability for everyone to believe in themselves and their ability to succeed through perseverance and… well… grit.
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES As an enrolled Bay College student, you have the rights and responsibilities of any other college student. The list and details of policies and procedures are located in the college catalog under “Student Information.” Bay College provides opportunities for students to gain the knowledge, skills, judgment, and wisdom they need to function in society as responsible citizens. Plagiarism, falsifying data, and other forms of academic dishonesty are inconsistent with the college’s goals and mission. Students are expected to pursue their education at Bay College with honor and integrity.
FORMS OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
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Inappropriate or illegal usage of Bay College computers and network
It is the responsibility of students to know the Academic Integrity Policy of Bay College and adhere to it. It is the responsibility of XLI WXYHIRX XS FI TVSEGXMZI MR PIEVRMRK XLI EGEHIQMG TSPMGMIW EWWSGMEXIH [MXL E WTIGM½G GSYVWI ERH E WTIGM½G EWWMKRQIRX -R XLI IZIRX SJ ER MRXIVTIVWSREP GSR¾MGX [MXL ER MRWXVYGXSV GSRGIVRMRK XLI %GEHIQMG -RXIKVMX] 4SPMG] WXYHIRXW LEZI XLI VMKLX SJ ETTIEP XS XLI %GEHIQMG %JJEMVW 3J½GI For full information on Academic Dishonesty refer to Board Policy 3007 https://mybay.baycollege.edu/ICS/Community/Board_of_Trustees_Policies.jnz
STAY AT BAY BECAUSE BAY IS THE WAY! Bay still has so much to offer you after you graduate! You’ll already have earned credits here. You’ll have a good sense of what Bay College is like. We hope you decide to continue on to earn your college credentials at Bay! Students who have Dual Enrolled while in high school DO have to reapply to Bay College, so that we can get more information that will help us make sure you’re in the right classes and receive appropriate support. Just reapply at www.baycollege.edu. If you log in to Q]&E] FIJSVI KSMRK XS XLI ETTPMGEXMSR WSQI SJ XLI ½IPHW QE] FI EYXSQEXMGEPP] TSTYPEXIH JSV ]SY Students who continue at Bay College after completing Early College do NOT have to reapply. Sending your high school transcripts is only required for nursing students but is a good idea for all students. You will be assigned a team of advisors who will assist you with selecting courses that will move you forward and keep you on track for your chosen career and degree path. -X´W SO MJ ]SY HSR´X ORS[ [LEX ]SY [ERX XS WXYH] SV [LEX ]SYV GEVIIV KSEP MW 1SWX WXYHIRXW ½KYVI XLEX SYX [LMPI MR GSPPIKI =SY EVI RSX limited at Bay. It is both a trade school and a stepping stone towards a bachelor’s degree or higher!
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