How to Become a College Student

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How to Become a College Student

• First Apply to the school. You can get an
  application from ARO (Admissions and Records
  Office)

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Transcripts

• You will need to submit an official transcript
  from other schools you have attended.
• If you have not attended other schools you will
  still need to submit your GED or your official
  High School transcript.
• (If you are needing a waiver you will need to
  submit a copy of your diploma to the ACCESS
  office.) more info later..

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After Applying

• You will be given a PIN card. Dont lose this!
  These numbers are for web access. You will be
  able to
• Sign up for classes
• Pay for classes
• Check your grades
• View your transcript
• And more.

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After applying

• You will also be given a Campus Wide
  Identification number (CWID). This is safer than
  using your Social Security Number. You will use
  this for doing any business with CCCCD. This
  number is who you are now.
• (dont lose this either)

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What is your Goal?

• If you are degree seeking you will need to take
  the TSI or THEA test. (depending on your goals,
  see handout for further details)
• If you are going into one of our certificate
  programs you will need to take an assessment
  test.
• No test is required for Continuing Education
  classes.

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TSI(Texas Success Initiative)

• You will need to schedule this through the ACCESS
  office after documentation is received.
• There are 3 portions to the TSI Math, Reading,
  and Writing.
• Depending on how well you do on the writing, a
  writing assessment may be required.
• Upon completion you will be placed into classes
  based on your test results.
• The following screens will apply

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English Sequence
ENGL 0300, Dev. Writing I
ENGL 0305, Dev. Writing II
ENGL 0310, Dev. Grammar
ENGL 0315, Writing/Reading/Reasoning
College Level
ENGL 1301, Comp/Rhetoric I
ENGL 1302, Comp/Rhetoric II
Classes are not sequential and you may test out
of these. You are allowed to take the English
assessment 2 times each semester.
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MATh Sequence
MATH 0300, Developmental Math
MATH 0302, Dev. Pre. Algebra
MATH 0305, Dev. Algebra
MATH 1332, Contemporary
MATH 0310, Intermediate Algebra
College Level
MATH 1314, College Algebra
Sequence is required in these classes. You are
not able to test out of these classes. There are
other choices for College level math, see your
advisor for details.
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Reading Sequence
READ 0300, Dev. Reading I
READ 0305, Dev. Reading II
READ 0310, Dev. Reading III
You are restricted on classes you can take if you
are below Reading 0310.
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Can I Withdraw from A class?

• Yes, each semester you are allowed to withdraw
  up to a deadline date. Your grade will show a
  W indicating you withdrew from the class.
• (Be careful, if you wait past the date you will
  not be allowed to withdraw and will receive a
  letter grade (A-F) for that class)

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How many times can I take a class?

• All college level courses can be taken only one
  extra time. For a total of two times.

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(If you are on Financial Aid and taking
Developmental Classes you are allowed up to 27
hours of repeats in the Developmental Classes.)
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Need additional help?

• DARS may be able to help.
• Contact information available upon request.

http//www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs/
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Paying for School?

• If you are paying on your own go to the Cashiers
  office.
• If you need help paying go to Financial Aid
  office and fill out the FASFA
• www.studentaid.ed.gov
• Do you want a waiver? . . . . . . . . . . .

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Tuition Waiver

• You must be a resident of Texas
• (There are some loop holes if you are not a
  resident. You will need to contact ARO for
  further details)

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Tuition Waiver

• You must declare a major course of study.
• Write a statement of purpose and submit it to
  ACCESS.
• Why are you coming to school?
• Is it for a degree, a certificate, for
  professional enhancement. . .?

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Tuition Waiver

• Provide a certification that you are defined as a
  person who is Deaf or hard of hearing.
• This can be obtained through the main office
  (DARS) Department of Assistive Rehabilitation
  Services
• See example in handouts

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Tuition Waiver

• You must provide a copy of your High school
  diploma or if you have been to other schools an
  official transcript.

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Tuition Waiver

• Student must provide a letter of good moral
  character.
• A recommendation letter from someone who is
  willing to serve as a reference.
• Some suggestions Principal, Professor, Pastor,
  Employer, or other public official.

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Tuition Waiver

• Remember, you must obtain a new tuition waiver
  each semester. If registering on your own be
  sure to tell the ACCESS office!

Tuition Waivers will NOT be approved until ALL
documentation is in.
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Applying to ACCESS

• In order to receive services you will need to
  provide documentation that is less than 3 years
  old.
• For example an Audiogram

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Accommodations

• ACCESS offers a variety of accommodations based
  on the need and documentation of the consumer.
  Some of the following accommodations may be
  provided

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Accommodations cont

• A seat in the front of the class.
• Extended time on test
• Isolated testing

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Accommodations cont

• Notetaker
• This can be done one of two ways.
• You can ask the teacher to ask a student or you
  can ask a student for a copy of the notes. We
  provide a copy machine or carbon paper.

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Handouts

• Handouts
• A copy of the teachers power points or notes if
  available.

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Accommodations cont

• FM System
• Tape recorder
• TTY and Video relay is available
• TVs are closed caption but must be requested in
  advanced.

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Tutors

• Tutors are available upon request. Please see
  your advisor.

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CART

• The same rules for interpreters apply to the
  CARTs. The more advance notice we get the better
  your chances are of receiving services.

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Last but not least.Interpreters
FAQ
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What kind of Interpreters are there, ASL, SEE,
Oral, Cued.?

• At the present time there is a shortage of
  interpreters, but we in ACCESS will make every
  effort to meet your needs.
• We have both state and nationally certified
  interpreters.
• If there is one you prefer let us know and we
  will see what we can do.

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Who makes arrangements for the Interpreters?

• After you meet with your advisor, your schedule
  will go to either Kenya Rutherford or Russell
  Bishop.
• You will need to sign an Agreement form for
  services.
• If there is a particular interpreter you want or
  do not want please let your advisor know so she
  can pass on the information.
• (There is priority registration for those that
  qualify)

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Are interpreters available for out of class
activities?

• If you are in need of an interpreter for
  something outside of class you must fill out an
  Interpreter request form at least 72 hours
  before! Last minute request are hard to fill.
  The more time you give us the better your
  chances.
• (see handouts)

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What If I am late?Tardy and Absent Policy

• If you miss more than 3 classes in a row your
  services will be suspended until you see your
  advisor.
• An interpreter will wait 15min for each 60 minute
  or less class. If you are running late please
  contact the office ASAP or your interpreter will
  leave.
• Likewise, if your interpreter is late, please
  give them a chance before contacting the office.

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What if I cant make it?Tardy and Absent Policy

• Some of our interpreters drive far to interpret
  for you! Be courteous, Always contact the office
  if you are going to be late or miss class!!!!!

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Other policies

• Please pay attention in class. Do not sign with
  friends while the professor is teaching. Not
  only is it rude, but the interpreter has been
  advised to voice what you are saying. This
  will disturb the class.
• If you use your sidekick during class the
  interpreter is not required to retain the
  information you missed. Please be courteous.

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What if I have a Complaint?

• You have the right to express your concerns
• If it is a teacher, a CART, an Interpreter or
  another student, we will be happy to address your
  specific needs.
• Here are the steps if the issue can not be
  resolved on your own.
• 1) Contact your Advisor
• 2) Director of ACCESS (Sharon Steele-Blakeman)
• 3) Associate Vice President of Student Services

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When and Where are you?

• ACCESS office hours are
• Monday-Friday
• 800 AM 500 PM
• Located in G 200 on the Spring Creek Campus (SCC)
• Located in F 118 on the Preston Ridge Campus
  (PRC)