College Access

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Welcome to Orientation!
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What we will cover

• About SCC
• Concurrent Enrollment
• Eligibility Requirements
• Enrollment
• Placement Tests
• Books and Web Resources
• College Policies/Procedures
• Success Tips
• Student Resources/Contacts

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Southwestern Community
College College of the Great Smoky Mountains
Southwestern Community Colleges service area
(Jackson, Macon, and Swain the Qualla
Boundary) totals 1,534 square miles has a
population of approximately 78,000.
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Macon Campus
Swain Center
Cherokee Center
Cashiers Center
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Where can SCC take me?

• Complete a degree from SCC while still in high
  school!
• See SCC Course Catalog for your program
  requirements
• Check out the WCU 2-Step Programs.
• Combine 2 years of SCC with 2 years at WCU
• www.wcu.edu/WebFiles/PDFs/transferadmissions_step.
  pdf
• UNC-NCCCS Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
• Carry your credits to other 4 year institutions
• ALL 16 UNC-system schools
• 23 Private NC Colleges/ Universities
• www.northcarolina.edu/content.php/assessment/repor
  ts/student_info/caa.htm

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What isConcurrent Enrollment?
Concurrent Enrollment provides qualified high
school students the opportunity to enroll in
college courses tuition free!
FREE COLLEGE
C.E. PROGRAMS

• HUSKINS/ ACE
• DUAL ENROLLMENT
• LEARN AND EARN ONLINE
• TECH PREP COURSES
• EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

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Concurrent Enrollment
www.southwesterncc.edu/ Click on College Access
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Process for Enrollment

• 5 EASY STEPS
• Step 1 Complete one-page APPLICATION for high
  school students
• Step 2 Take the College Board ACCUPLACER Test
• (or provide SAT/ ACT Scores)
• Step 3 Provide SCC with a copy of HS TRANSCRIPT
• Step 4 Select courses in consultation with HS
  SCC
• staff/ advisors
• Step 5 Complete REGISTRATION form and obtain
  necessary signatures

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SCC Testing Requirements

• ACCUPLACER required of all adult students
  recommended for high school students
• Test sections include Reading, Sentence Skills,
  Arithmetic, Algebra
• Minimum score in Reading required for Arts
  Sciences College Transfer courses
• High school students not achieving the minimum
  score can take RED 111 course

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How to Get Your Books

• SCC Bookstore
• [phone], ext. 222
• www.cbamatthews.com/swcc/
• Learn and Earn Online Book Vouchers
• Concurrent Enrollment Loaner Library
• Accepting donations ?
• Online Bookstores
• Community Support

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Web Resources
For help with mySCC or your SCC student email
account, contact [phone], ext. 409
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Policies and Procedures

• Drop/ Add
• form processed within first 5 days of class
• Withdrawals
• form processed by November 4th
• Please note High Schools may not accept a
  Withdrawal after the first 5 days.
• Grades
• final grades in letter grade format
• Inclement Weather
• dependent on origination site
• Graduation
• forms must be submitted to the Concurrent
  Enrollment staff

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Expectations at SCC

• BehaviorIt is a privilege to take college
  classes while still in high school. Instructors
  will not tolerate disruptive behavior in the
  classroom. Concurrent Enrollment students must
  demonstrate the maturity necessary for taking
  college-level classes. If disciplinary action is
  required, a student may be withdrawn from SCC
  classes at the discretion of the Concurrent
  Enrollment Director.
• AbsencesConcurrent Enrollment classes follow the
  SCC calendar as much as possible. Teacher
  workdays and public school holidays may not be
  observed. Students are expected to attend classes
  per the calendar outlined by the instructors
  syllabus. If absences are necessary, students
  will be responsible for any work missed.

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"What does it take for a student to be
successful at SCC?"
Overwhelmingly, the faculty responded that
attending class and being on time are critical to
your academic success. The following are also
highly recommended

• prepare for class and tests
• communicate with your instructor and advisor
• ask questions
• complete assignments on time
• participate in your learning experience

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Resources Available at SCC

• Concurrent Enrollment Staff
• Staff and Instructors at SCC
• Online Blackboard Training and Orientations
• Learning Assistance Center
• Holt Library
• Career Counseling
• Student Support Services

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• For more info
• Linda Dyke
• ldyke_at_southwesterncc.edu
• Pamela Judson
• pamelajudson_at_southwesterncc.edu
• www.southwesterncc.edu/collconn
• 800-447-4091, ext. 394 or ext. 477