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Beyond the
College Classroom
Anywhere…
No matter where you go on campus, you should always have
the following:
Pen and/or pencil
PaperSocial Security number and/or Student ID number
Student IDPersonal identification (i.e. Driver’s license)
You should be prepared to wait in line. Remember, you are
not the only student on campus, so avoid procrastinating, be
patient, and give yourself plenty of time.
Admissions
The Admissions office of the college handles all registration
procedures. When you go to the Admissions office, you
should have the following with you:
Application, if you haven’t already submitted it
Social Security card
Form of Identification (i.e. Driver’s License)
Entrance Exam scores*
SAT and/or ACT scores
*If you haven’t already taken an entrance exam, the
Admissions office will provide you with information about the
test and where you need to go to take it.
Counseling
The Counseling services department offers assistance with
the following:
Setting up a class schedule
Getting special assistance if needed
Balancing your course load
Social issues/concerns
Mediation
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is one of the busiest offices because almost
every student nowadays collects some form of monetary aid
in order to pay for their college education. Financial aid offers
assistance in the receipt of:
GrantsLoansScholarships
Work Study Positions
Before you visit the Financial Aid office, you should have
completed the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You should
also bring any paperwork you’ve received from 3rd party
payers.
Library
Fifty years ago, the college library housed millions of books
and students could be found on every floor reading titles,
taking notes, and dog-earing pages. The technology of the
21st century has changed all of that. Libraries now house
multiple computer labs. The tall cabinets housing the card
catalog are gone and replaced with internet databases.
Microfiche are in piles in the basement and all journal and
magazine articles are accessed as PDF files.
This does not mean the library is any less important. It is still
the main site for all research materials on campus and is a
valuable resource. It would be in your best interest to tour
the library before classes start so you will know where to find
the resources you will undoubtedly need.
Tutoring
Services
All colleges have tutoring services available for students who
need subject-specific assistance. Tutoring services are
usually offered by Student Success and/or Counseling. The
most common subjects for tutoring are:
MathEnglish/Writing
ReadingHistoryChemistryAccounting
Parking
Even if you plan on staying on-campus, you will have some
mode of transportation. Typically, this is a car. You cannot
park anywhere on a college campus. Parking is zoned for
visitors, faculty, staff, and students. When you arrive on
campus, you will need to visit the Parking office to get a
parking permit (typically a window sticker) which will allow
you to park in the appropriate area(s). Parking in the wrong
zone will earn you a parking ticket which are always
accompanied by a fine.
Unpaid parking tickets can result in you not being able to get
your diploma, walk with your fellow graduates, or have your
transcripts sent.
Housing
If you do decide to stay on campus, you will need to visit the
Housing department. They handle placement and
reservations for the various types of housing on campus
(dorms, suites, apartments). The Housing department is
typically in charge of roommate matching*.
*It is important to be upfront and honest when completing
your roommate matching form. This will save you drama
later on…especially when you find out the roommate you end
up with said they kept a “slightly cluttered” room and in
reality, they leave their things everywhere and the room
looks like a tornado struck in the middle of the night.
Bookstore
The Bookstore is where all textbooks for every class are
available for purchase. If the book used last semester is still
being used, then “USED” copies are typically available at a
lower price. You can also purchase school supplies (i.e. pens,
paper, notebooks, staplers, highlighters) at the Bookstore.
Note that you can also use the Bookstore as a source of
information. Go in and see what books are required for your
classes (get the title, author, publisher, and edition/copyright
date), then purchase them at an alternate location with lower
prices like an off-campus bookstore, or via websites.
Safety and
Security
It is important to know where the Safety and Security office is
located on campus. This is where the campus police can be
found. If you lose something on campus, the Safety and
Security office is where all “lost and found” items are kept.
Many campuses also have blue phone stations in the parking
lots. If you are in danger and/or if you notice suspicious
activity, you can pick up a blue phone and you will be
immediately connected to the dispatcher in the Safety and
Security office.
C.O.R.E.
This presentation was created by…
Creating Opportunities for Relevant EducationThe CCR Initiatives Division of Cisco College