SLCC New student 2016

First Year Experience

Spring 2016 N E WS L E T T ER

Welcome!

We look forward to seeing you Spring Semester 2016!

This newsletter provides resources that will help you as a new student.

• New students should meet with an Academic Advisor sometime during the first semester to create an ongoing educational plan. Read the next page for details on Advising.

There is still time to register for classes:

• You may add open classes online through the first 7 days of school (January 20).

• If there are no seats available, attempt to add yourself to an online waitlist—if there is one available. Then, be vigilant about checking your BruinMail email at least once a day to see if you have been sent a notification to register for the class (registration must be done within 24 hours of receiving the notification). If you are still waitlisted when classes begin, make sure to attend the first day of class, just in case.

• If the classes you want are full, check out classes available in the “second half term” that begins the week of March 9.

Things to do before schools starts: Check out SLCC at www.slcc.edu

New students will receive a StartSmart email each week. These emails contain helpful tips about services and resources for new students. Be sure to watch for StartSmart emails in your BruinMail—accessible through MyPage.

Join a club and get involved during Welcome Back Week! Visit with various clubs around campus and learn more about services and resources available to you during Welcome Back Week, January 11 – February 5, 2016.

Jan. 11 Classes begin!

Jan. 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

No School Jan. 19 Club Rush/Learning Resource Fair

Jordan Campus

Read your college email

Pay tuition and fees by Jan. 27

Registered students and waitlisted students need to attend the first day of class. Students not in attendance may be dropped from the course by the instructor.

www.slcc.edu/calendar

Jan. 20 Last day to add classes

Get your books, parking permit, and OneCard student ID

Administrative drop for non-attendance:

January 2016 Campus Calendar

Visit MyPage

Print class schedule

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Get your StartSmart email tips!

Club Rush/Learning Resource Fair South City Campus

Jan. 21 Club Rush/Learning Resource Fair

SEC, Taylorsville Redwood Campus Jan. 27 Tuition due

Multicultural New Student Social, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Student Involvement Center, Taylorsville Redwood Campus

Feb. 1 Last day to drop classes with 100% refund Salt Lake Community College New Student Newsletter

Academic and Career Advisors: Your Ticket to Your Future Please visit the academic advising website at www.slcc.edu/academicadvising for more information about our services, or email onlineadvisor@slcc.edu or call: Jordan Campus: 801-957-6215 Miller Campus: 801-957-5417 South City Campus: 801-957-3361 Taylorsville Redwood Campus: 801-957-4978 During registration periods, these offices serve students on a walk-in basis. Appointments can be made with Program Advisors (see webpage). To be most effective, be sure you have completed your placement testing beforehand and always bring a picture ID.

This is what some of our first time students are saying about their advising experience: “It was great. I knew what I wanted. We got down to it and determined the best course.” “[The advisor] helped me decide what I should go into. I ended up going to his career class and it was great!”

“I followed [the advisor’s] advice and it worked pretty well. I can say that I have a good chance to fulfill my final goal.”

Student ID (OneCard)

Financial Aid and Scholarships The Financial Aid Office will help you explore your options for paying for school.

You can still complete the Federal application online at fafsa.ed.gov for the fall 2015 through summer 2016 school year. Apply now to be considered for the spring 2016 or summer 2016 semesters. You’ll be notified online through your MyPage account if additional forms are needed in financial aid.

your account the week before school starts.

Any funds remaining after tuition and fees can be disbursed via direct deposit, by mail, or can be credited to your OneCard.

Scholarships: The Financial Aid Office has information about scholarships. This year’s scholarships may already be awarded, but there may be other options for the fall 2016 term. Deadlines for next fall start April 1, 2016.

A list of SLCC scholarships is available at: www.slcc.edu/financialaid/ slcc-scholarships-and-tuition-waivers.aspx

If you have already applied for aid and have been awarded, you should expect it to post to

Don’t Get in Line, Go Online with MyPage MyPage is your online portal to many Salt Lake Community College services, including accessing your student information. The login is located at www.slcc.edu This is where you register for classes, get your grades, and find out what’s going on in your classes and throughout the College.

To get your MyPage username and password, click on the “Get your username and password (New Users)” link just below the MyPage username and password login windows. You will need to know

your student ID number (called your “S” number). This number was sent to you in your admissions letter. If you need to request your “S” number, go to the MyPage login screen and click the link for “Get your student number (S#)”.

For help with MyPage contact the Help Desk at (801) 957-5555.

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The SLCC OneCard is the official identification card for SLCC and key to campus life, plus it is multiple cards in one.

It is a Money Network Discover prepaid debit card, Bruin Bucks on-campus funds card, ID card, library card, and UTA bus pass.

Students must be enrolled in classes to obtain the OneCard. It is a nontransferable ID card; only the cardholder may present the OneCard for purchases, access to student events, and other privileges.

For more detailed information about your SLCC OneCard visit our website at www.slcc.edu/onecard Bus Pass Information: SLCC in partnership with UTA’s Ed-Pass Program is providing its students an ed-pass for use with TRAX and UTA buses. The ed-pass can also be used for a discounted fare on UTA express buses and Frontrunner. In order to be eligible for a pass, an individual must have a valid SLCC OneCard, and be an active, registered (for current semester classes) student.

For more information regarding price and services pertaining to your SLCC bus pass, please visit the OneCard website at www.slcc.edu/onecard 3

Parking Permits Parking permits are required at all SLCC campuses. Library Square requires its own permit, semester only, but it will work for the other campuses as well.

Get Your Books Early

To avoid parking tickets, visit the Information Desk, Cashiers or Parking Services to purchase your parking permit. You can also buy your permit online at www.slcc.edu/parking. Permits are $35 annually. Be sure to bring your car registration. Parking permit hangtags require two or more car registrations.

Please call 801-957-4011 if you have questions about parking or need more information.

Course books can be purchased at any of these locations: Jordan, Miller, South City, Taylorsville Redwood and West Valley. In some cases, the books sold at each site are specific to classes taught only at that campus. The College Store will work to help you purchase all of your books at one location. There are also many titles available for rent. Save time by ordering your textbooks online: bookstore.slcc.edu You can even have your books shipped directly to your home, or you can reserve them with a credit card and have them waiting for you to pick up—all done without having to wait in long lines! Check out the College Store website or contact us at one of our campuses: Jordan: 801-957-2620 Miller (Temporary): 801-957-5339 South City: 801-957-3329

Tuition Payment Plan Would you like the option to pay your tuition in installments rather than all at once? Check out the Semester Tuition Installment Loan (STIL).

Apply online—log onto your MyPage, click the STUDENT tab, and in the Student Portal/Tuition Payment Options section click Online Payment Plan (STIL).

Note: there is a $30 non-refundable application fee. For more details call 801-957-4480.

The STIL schedule is as follows: Jan. 10 1st payment due Jan. 31 Last day to apply with 25% down Feb. 10 Last day to apply with 50% down Feb. 10 2nd payment due March 10 3rd payment due April 10 4th payment due

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Taylorsville Redwood: 801-957-4045

TRIO:

Supporting Students in Academic Excellence TRIO/Student Support Services provides personal attention and support to guide you through college including building balanced schedules, tutoring, connecting with other students who have similar goals, applying for scholarships, completing the federal financial aid application and building connections at the 4-year institution you will be transferring to after graduation from SLCC. Eligibility for the program and an application can be found on our website: www.slcc.edu/trio You may also visit the TRIO office in the Construction Trades Building, room 226 on the Taylorsville Redwood Campus.

West Valley Center (Temporary): 801-957-2132

Tips for Your First Day The first day of school can get a little confusing. Here are some tips to help you: • Arrive early. During the first week of classes, many students are on campus taking care of business, making for crowded parking lots. In fact, parking lots are more crowded the first week of school than during the average week.

• Class locations may change. If you go to the classroom listed on your schedule and the room is empty or the class title is different, look for a yellow note around the door that will notify you of the room change. If you don’t see one, check your online schedule or visit Student Express or the Office of the Registrar and Academic Records for assistance.

• Check your BruinMail e-mail for important messages regarding classes, financial aid, or events on campus.

• Become familiar with the Academic Calendar on the SLCC website for important deadlines for dropping classes, adding classes, etc.

• Print a copy of your class schedule and bring it with you the first few days of school. The computers are busy and there may be a line for printouts.

• Double-check to make sure you are aware of the actual start dates of your classes in addition to the days of the week and times they are taught.

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Make Your Voice Heard: Join the SLCC Student Association The SLCC Student Association offers many opportunities for students to get more out of their college experience.

Join one of the eight student government boards. You will have the opportunity to plan, carry out, and promote student events. By getting involved, you will develop your leadership skills and learn new ones. For more information, contact the Student Life & Leadership Office at 801-957-4015 or visit the website at www.slcc.edu/sll For an updated list of clubs, join OrgSync at orgsync.com/login/salt-lake-community-college

Get involved and have a little fun!

Clubs and Organizations

Getting involved can be as unique as you are.

SLCC has clubs ranging from American Chemical Society to the Zumba Club and lots of great clubs in between. Joining a club gives you the opportunity to meet and network with other people with similar interests, use your special skills and learn some new ones. Check out all clubs and organizations at SLCC. There’s more to the college experience than the classroom. It’s always good to have something else besides good grades to show how awesome you are. For more information on student clubs and organizations visit: www.slcc.edu/SLL/clubs-and-organizations.aspx

Center for Health and Counseling The Center for Health and Counseling offers low-cost medical provider visits, counseling, health education and massages to students. For more information, visit www.slcc.edu/chc or call 801-957-4268.

Study Skills Videos The Study Skills Videos are a series of seven short clips designed to assist any student in improving their study skills.

Each video is packed with information to help you succeed at SLCC. These free videos are available 24/7.

To see them, visit: www.slcc.edu/studyskills-videos

Be a Bruin fan!

The SLCC women’s basketball team in December was rated No. 1 in the NJCAA. The men’s and women’s basketball games are always high energy and exciting. Volleyball is high-flying fun. The baseball and softball teams produce nationally known and professional players.

In addition to seeing the games in person, following Bruin sports is easy and fun. Here are four ways you can keep tabs on your favorite Bruin players and teams: Facebook: SLCC Athletics

Twitter: @Bruinathletics #Bruinway

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Theatre at SLCC is just GRAND

Tutoring Services Available at SLCC

The Grand Theatre is happy to support our students by offering them discounts to the remaining performances in the 2015 – 2016 season. Show your SLCC OneCard at the Box Office and receive one FREE ticket and up to 4 additional discount tickets per performance.

Visit www.the-grand.org or call 801-957-3322 for more information.

Tutoring services in a variety of subjects are provided FREE to SLCC students on 6 campuses. Students may walk in, schedule an appointment, participate in group study sessions and even receive help online. A list of tutoring centers and the subjects offered is listed below:

Host of the:

The Thayne Center for Service & Learning is your on-campus connection to hundreds of nonprofit organizations in our community.

On our website you’ll learn about leadership programs and service-learning classes, see volunteer opportunities on our blog, and find links to our Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. Stop by our offices: Student Center Taylorsville Redwood Campus or Center for New Media South City. Everything you need to start your volunteer adventure is here: www.slcc.edu/thaynecenter

Campus Departments are Here to Help SLCC Information.....................................................................................801-957-4073 Academic and Career Advising* ................................................................................ 801-957-4978 Athletics/Campus Rec................................................................................................. 801-957-4515 Career and Student Employment Services............................................................... 801-957-4014 Cashier Services*......................................................................................................... 801-957-4868 Center for Health and Counseling.............................................................................. 801-957-4268 Disability Resource Center.......................................................................................... 801-957-4659 E- Learning.................................................................................................................... 801-957-4406 Financial Aid* .............................................................................................................. 801-957-4410 International Student Affairs...................................................................................... 801-957-4528 Jordan Campus............................................................................................................ 801-957-2600 Library........................................................................................................................... 801-957-3847 Miller Campus............................................................................................................... 801-957-5200 Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs.............................................................. 801-957-4954 Office of the Registrar & Academic Records............................................................ 801-957-4298 Parking Services.......................................................................................................... 801-957-4011 South City Child Care & Family Services................................................................... 801-957-3070 Student Life & Leadership........................................................................................... 801-957-4015 Taylorsville Redwood Eccles Early Childhood Development Lab School.............. 801-957-4567 Testing/Assessment Center*..................................................................................... 801-957-4500 *Some departments will be open with extended hours the first week of school.

Childcare Programs Childcare is available at the Eccles Early Childhood Development Lab School on the Taylorsville Redwood campus or the Tim and Brenda Huval Child Care Center at the South City Campus. Both locations offer half-day and full-day options. Visit www.slcc.edu/childcare for more information.

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• Tutoring & Learning Centers: Biology, Chemistry, CIS, Finance, Math, Nursing, Physics • STEM Resource Center: Chemistry, Physics, Upper Division Math • Math Lab: Upper Division Math • Student Writing Center: Writing • Accounting Lab • Academic Literacy Center: Reading and English conversation skills • ePortfolio • GSIS & Geosciences: Geography, Geology, Meteorology, Natural Hazards • CIS: CIS 1020 (MS Office), CSIS 2010 For more information about the subject you are interested in and how you can use these services, please go to www.slcc.edu/tutoring or visit any of the tutoring centers based conveniently at a number of SLCC campuses.

The LAC is a great fitness place & it’s FREE Come take advantage of the top-notch facilities that the Lifetime Activities Center has to offer! Enjoy 6 full-size racquetball courts, 8 regulation basketball courts, state-of-the-art strength and fitness facilities, tennis courts, a running track, conference rooms and more. Best of all, it’s free with your valid SLCC OneCard.

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