Orientation Advising Materials

Agenda

 Welcome to Orientation

 Available Help/Resources

 Special Services

 Academic Glossary

Academic Assistance Center (Room 2264, Ext. 2397) The Academic Assistance Center (AAC) is designed to provide:

Tutoring: Tutoring is available in thirty subjects and is free of charge Tutoring in peer and small groups is also available. Special Equipment is available for students with disabilities.

Writing Lab: The Writing Lab provides remedial instruction in writing Techniques, all exclusively on computers.

Proctoring: The instructor can make arrangements to have the student take a test in the AAC when he/she cannot take it at the prescribed time.

Office of Service for Students with Disabilities (Room 2268 Ext. 2389) South Suburban College’s Office for Services for Students with Disabilities provides assistance to students with permanent or temporary disabilities to ensure equal access to all college programs.

Services available include the following academic accommodations:

 Large Print materials  Elevator Keys  Note Takers

 Priority Reg. for courses  Test-taking assistance  Pre-admission counseling

 Readers  Finding Mobility  Job Placement Referral

 Handicapped parking  Sign language  Academic advising permit interpreters  Personal Support  Adaptive equipment  Tutoring Fall 2017 Orientation SSC/D215 Partnership College Step-up Program Orientation Advising Materials

 Liaison with instructors

Fall 2017 Orientation SSC/D215 Partnership College Step-up Program Orientation Advising Materials

Books The cost of books is not included in the payment of tuition and fees. Please stop in the Bookstore located on the first floor near the main entrance to purchase books and inquire about the cost of books. Academic Year Fall semester goes from the end of August to the end of December. Spring semester goes from the end of January to May. Summer school is not considered part of the academic year (for financial aid) but courses taken will be credited toward graduation.

Incomplete Incompletes are given at the instructor’s discretion. An “I” grade indicates that an important assignment such as a term paper, final examination is missing and can be submitted later to complete the course requirement after arrangement with the instructor. Removal of an “Incomplete” establishes whatever grade warranted, provided that the work is completed prior to the midterm of the semester following the term the course was taken. Attendance Policy The attendance policy at South Suburban College is determined by each individual instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to fulfill the requirements set out by each instructor. Failure to do so may result in a grade adjustment or failure of the course. Students are expected to be on time for classes and observe appropriate classroom behavior. Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) An index or measure of your academic performance. GPA = number of grade points per semester hour earned divided by the number of credit hours attempted (minus withdrawals and incompletes and grades of “pass”). You need at least a 2.0 (C average) to graduate from South Suburban College Add/Drop Students may only drop classes during the first week of classes with permission from your high school. You must also obtain a signature from the Manager or Director of Registration to do so. A drop is not recorded on the transcript. Withdrawal is an action taken by students wishing to discontinue attendance in a course after the close of the Add/Drop period. They must follow the “Withdrawal from Courses” procedure. A “W” is recorded on the official transcript. Students may withdraw from class up to two weeks before finals. The specific cut-off dates are posted every semester. If a student does not formally withdraw from class, the instructor will give the student an “F” for lack of attendance. ** Notice** Below are the Add/ Drop and Withdrawal dates for fall 2017 semester. Keeping up with these dates is the student’s responsibility. No one will remind you of these dates.

Last Day to Add/Drop 16 Week Course Withdrawal Dates Fall 2017 session August 24th August 25th – Nov. 27th

YOU MUST ATTEND THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS or complete Drop paperwork by August 24 th (2 nd floor registration)! Any student with the “NS” no show status, will be academically withdrawn from the course and will receive a final grade of an “AW” academic withdrawal on their transcript. This grade cannot be reversed and you will be charged for the course. Fall 2017 Orientation SSC/D215 Partnership College Step-up Program