SPRING 2021 See back page for important information regarding instruction methods for online classes. Weekday classes begin Tuesday, February 16; Saturday classes begin February 20 Stay connected with Compton College: STEPS TO ENROLLMENT New students are required to complete all the Steps to Enrollment prior to registering for classes at Compton College. APPLY FOR ADMISSION www.compton.edu/Admission Take the first step – it’s fast and easy! Complete and submit your free application online. • New and returning students (those with an absence of two consecutive primary terms: fall or spring semesters; excluding summer and winter terms) must complete an online application for admission. • A Student ID number and Compton College email account will be issued and emailed upon completion of the online application. Students must activate their account using instructions provided in the email. • Official transcripts from all accredited colleges and trade schools attended must be submitted to the Admissions & Records Office (Building A). Students applying for Advanced Placement (AP) credit must submit official copy of AP scores. FINANCIAL AID www.compton.edu/FinancialAid Need help paying for college? Apply for financial aid by completing the: • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov/ using school code 042817 for Compton College. • California Dream Act Application (CADAA) for eligible AB 540 students https://dream.csac.ca.gov. Use Compton College school code 04281700. • A variety of scholarships are also available: www.compton.edu/district/foundation/scholarships. • For assistance with financial aid applications or more information, call 310-900-1600, ext. 2935, or send an email to financialaid@ compton.edu ORIENTATION www.compton.edu/Orientation Orientation provides an introduction to academic programs and support services to help you succeed. • Orientation is only offered online via the MyCompton portal. Students must have an activated Compton College student email account to access the online Orientation. For more information, call the Welcome Center, 310-900-1600, ext. 2765, or send an email to [email protected]. EDUCATIONAL PLANNING www.compton.edu/EducationalPlanning Focus on your goal! Meet with a counselor and complete an educational plan to identify classes that are required to complete your certificate, degree or transfer program. • English and math placement must be completed before registering for classes. Scan the QR code at right for a survey about your high school coursework, or complete the survey online at: bit.ly/Level_Up_Survey. • Create an Educational Plan • Available by appointment only: ATB (Ability to Benefit) and ESL non-credit tests. • For appointment information, call the Counseling Office at 310-900-1600, ext. 2076, or send an email to [email protected]. REGISTER FOR CLASSES www.compton.edu/RegisterForClasses Ready to register for classes? Log in to MyCompton and register for classes on or after your assigned Ticket Time (registration appointment). • Registration is based on a priority system. Registration Priorities information is available online: www.compton.edu/studentservices/admissionandrecords/HowtoRegister. You can complete the Steps to Enrollment from the comfort of your home by joining a virtual workshop. Virtual Steps to Enrollment workshops are available Monday-Friday: www.compton.edu/studentservices/educational-partnerships/. COMPTONCALENDAR COLLEGE AND • SPRING FEES 2021 3 Spring 2021 Table of Contents Registration Begins ........................................................................Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Financial Aid ............................................5 Campus Remains Open – Classes not in session ..................... Monday – Thursday February 8-11, 2021 Parking, Traffic and Safety ........................6 Lincoln’s Day and Washington’s Holiday Observed .......................Friday-Monday, February 12-15, 2021 Student Right to Know .............................7 Spring 2021 Class Schedule .............9 (Campus Closed) including Saturday, February 13 Nursing Classes ......................................21 Weekday Classes Begin ...................................................................Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Offsite Classes ....................................... 22 Saturday Classes Begin ................................................................. Saturday, February 20, 2021 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund (1st 8 Week Session) ................. Friday, February 19, 2021 Register Online Your Compton College student email is Last Day to Challenge Residency Status for Current Semester .........................Friday, February 26, 2021 your login to the MyCompton portal. Last Day to Apply for Degrees and Certificates (Spring) ...................................Friday, February 26, 2021 You will need to use the following temporary password to get access: Last Day to Add (Full Semester Courses) ........................................................Sunday, February 28, 2021 AaYYMMDD! (YY=last two digits of birth Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund (Full Semester Courses) ..........Sunday, February 28, 2021 year, MM=two-digit month, DD=two-digit Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record ............................Sunday, February 28, 2021 day) followed by an exclamation (!) mark. You will be prompted to create a new Spring Recess (Faculty and students) ..............................................Saturday – Friday, April 10-16, 2021 password and to authenticate your account. Local Holiday – Campus Closed ..............................................................................Friday, April 16, 2021 Waitlist Mid-Term Classes Begin (2nd 8-Week Session) ......................................Saturday, April 17, 2021 Students on a waitlist for a class must Last Day to Drop for a Refund/No Notation (2nd 8 Week Session) .........................Friday, April 23, 2021 check their @compton.edu email daily to Last Day to Drop with a “W” (Full Semester Courses) ..............................................Friday, May 14, 2021 find out if a space becomes available in the class. If a space becomes available, Memorial Day Holiday (Campus Closed) .............................................................. Monday, May 31, 2021 an email is sent to the student with a Graduation – No classes ...........................................................................Friday, June 11, 2021 specified time to register for the class. Students will not be automatically added Spring Semester Ends ...............................................................................Friday, June 11, 2021 to the class. The waitlist time periods are Campus Remains Open – Classes not in session .............................. Monday – Friday, June 14-18, 2021 listed below: • 48 hours to add the class for Winter and Summer terms; and • 72 hours for Spring and Fall semesters Fees Log into the MyCompton portal and www.compton.edu/campusinformation/fees select “Register” to add the class to your Enrollment Fee ....................................................... $46 for each credit unit schedule. If you do not register for the Health Fee .................................................................... $19 per semester / $16 per term class within the allotted time you will be removed from the waitlist. Waitlisted Non-Resident Tuition (subject to change) .........$285 per unit plus $46 per unit students admitted to the class must pay Credit by Examination .................................................................................... $46 per unit those class fees by the posted deadline. Auditing ................................................................................................................$15 per unit Add or Drop Classes Transcripts (first two free) ...................................................................................... $6 each TO ADD A CLASS College Catalog ..................... $5 (available for purchase through the Bookstore) Students can add classes online without Student Activities Fee* (optional) ............................... $10 per fall/spring semester an Add Code until the day before the first Student Representation Fee ........................................... $2 per fall/spring semester class meeting. After the first class meeting, an Add Authorization Code is needed to register for the class. Classes are added ALL FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE through the MyCompton student portal: Students are required to pay fees within ten (10) days of their enrollment • Go to www.compton.edu, click on in courses (Administrative Regulation 5031 – Fees) MyCompton (top right corner) For your convenience, we offer two ways to pay your fees: • Login with username and password • Pay online! Just go to www.compton.edu and click on MyCompton. • Click on the STUDENT SERVICES button • Select the REGISTRATION AND • Mail a check or money order to Compton Community College District, Bursar’s PLANNING link on the left-hand side Office; 1111 East Artesia Boulevard, Compton, CA 90221. • Click REGISTER FOR CLASSES link *Students may opt-out of the Student Activities Fee within the first two weeks of the semester by • Search for classes by a variety of emailing the Office of Student Development at [email protected]. options (Subject, CRN, Day, Time, etc.) The Compton Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in