Salt Lake Community College

First Year Experience

Spring 2015

N E WS L E T T ER

Welcome!

We look forward to seeing you Spring Semester 2015!

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

There is still time to register for classes:

• You may add open classes online through the first 7 days of school (Jan. 21).

• 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:

Get your StartSmart email tips!

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 Week! Visit with various clubs around campus and learn more about services and resources available to you during Welcome Week, January 12 – 16, 2015.

Administrative drop for non-attendance:

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.

January 2015 Campus Calendar www.slcc.edu/calendar

Jan. 12 Classes begin!

Jan. 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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Check out SLCC at www.slcc.edu

Jan. 21 Last day to add classes

Visit MyPage

Jan. 27 Club Rush/Learning Resource Fair

SEC, Taylorsville Redwood Campus

Read your college email

Jan. 28 Tuition due

Print class schedule

Jan. 28 Club Rush/Learning Resource Fair

HTC, Jordan Campus

Get your books, parking permit, and OneCard student ID

Jan. 29 Club Rush/Learning Resource Fair

South City Campus

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• 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.

Jan. 31 Multicultural New Student Social, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Oak Room, Taylorsville Redwood Campus Feb. 2 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: Redwood Campus

801-957-4978

South City Campus

801-957-3361

Miller Campus

801-957-5417

Jordan Campus

801-957-2680

During registration periods, the main office at Taylorsville Redwood and South campuses serve students on a walk-in basis. 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.”

“He helped me decide what I should go into. I ended up going to his career class and it was great!”

“I followed his 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 www.fafsa.gov for the fall 2014 through summer 2015 school year. Apply now to be considered for the spring 2015 or summer 2015 semesters. You’ll be notified online through your MyPage account if additional forms are needed in financial aid.

If you have already applied for aid and have been awarded, you should expect it to post to 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 2015 term. Deadlines for next fall start April 1, 2015.

A list of SLCC scholarships is available at: www.slcc.edu/financialaid/scholarships

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.

This number was sent to you in your admissions letter. This number cannot be provided online or by phone, so if you do not have it, please visit an SLCC campus near you. Make sure to bring official photo ID. For help with MyPage contact the Help Desk at (801) 957-5555.

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).

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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 edpass 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.

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TRiO:

Parking Permits Get Your Books Parking permits are required at all SLCC campuses. Library Square requires its Early own permit, semester only, but it will work

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for the other campuses as well.

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.

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 $30.00 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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Course books can be purchased at any of these locations: Taylorsville Redwood, South City, Jordan, or Miller. 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 call 801-957-4045.

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 at www.slcc.edu/trio Visit the TRiO office in the Construction and Trades Building, room 226 on the Taylorsville Redwood Campus.

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 Enrollment Services for assistance.

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

• Familiarize yourself 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.

• Check twice 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!

SLCC offers many opportunities for students to get more out of their college experience.

Help with events, join a club, work with the Student Senate, participate in multi-cultural programs, and more. Students are needed to assist in developing, implementing and promoting these activities.

For more information, contact the Student Life & Leadership Office at 801-957-4015. Or visit the website at www.slcc.edu/sll

Health and Wellness Services The Health and Wellness Services Office offers free and low-cost medical provider visits, counseling, health education, and massages to students.

For more information, visit www.slcc.edu/hw 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

For an updated list of clubs, please check out the Student Life tab on your MyPage.

Be a REAL Bruin Salt Lake Community College athletics is an NJCAA Division I athletic program.

The College has five major programs including Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball and Softball. SLCC teams have collected 26 SWAC titles, 22 Region 18 titles, and 21 NJCAA National Tournament finishes with a 2009 Men’s Basketball National Championship. SLCC students get into all home athletic events free of charge with a valid ONE Card. Become a part of the team: Join the Bruin Den!

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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 2014 - 2015 season. Show your SLCC One Card 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.

Free tutoring is available on a dropin basis at the Learning Centers and Student Writing Centers. Learning Center subjects include math, chemistry, physics, biology, and reading. Writing Center subjects include English and writing. The ESL Lab helps ESL students practice English with native English speakers. New services include expanded On-Line tutoring; Accounting, Economics, Finance, and CIS 1020 are also available through the Learning Center programs.

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 Advising* ................................................................................................... 801-957-4978 Athletics/Campus Rec................................................................................................. 801-957-4515 Cashier Services*......................................................................................................... 801-957-4868 Disability Resource Center.......................................................................................... 801-957-4659 E- Learning.................................................................................................................... 801-957-4406 Financial Aid* .............................................................................................................. 801-957-4410 Health & Wellness Services........................................................................................ 801-957-4268 International Student Services................................................................................... 801-957-4528 Jordan Campus............................................................................................................ 801-957-2600 Library........................................................................................................................... 801-957-3847 Miller Campus............................................................................................................... 801-957-5200 Multicultural Initiatives................................................................................................ 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 Employment................................................................................................... 801-957-4014 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.

The College will be CLOSED for the holidays December 24, 2014 – January 1, 2015.

However, admissions, orientation, advising, and registration are available online at www.slcc.edu/spring

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Tutoring appointments are available for students. Subjects include most math and sciences.

For a list of all tutoring and learning resources at SLCC, please see www.slcc.edu/tutoring

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.

Childcare Programs Childcare is available at the Eccles Early Childhood Development Lab School on the Taylorsville Redwood campus or the 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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