Skyline College Catalog 2011-2012 Program & course descriptions ...

Five Steps to Successful Enrollment (New and Former Students)You must complete the five enrollment steps before you register for classes ifyou selected one of the following educational goals on your application:• Obtain an Associate Degree or Certificate• Transfer to a university to complete a Bachelor’s degree• Improve your English, reading or math skills• Discover career interests or prepare for a new career• Undecided about your majorA D M I S S I O N1Apply2TakePlacement Tests3AttendOrientationStep 1 APPLY FOR ADMISSION/FINANCIAL AIDAdmissions & Records, Building 2, (650) 738-4251 or 4252• Complete the Application for Admission online at www.skylinecollege.edu –Apply.• Once your application has been received, you will receive an email confirmationand Enrollment Ticket, which you will have stamped as you complete theremaining steps.• All New students are required to complete Steps 2-5. Former students may nothave to complete steps 2 and 3.Financial Aid, Building 2, (650) 738-4236• Apply for all types of financial aid at www.fafsa.gov.Step 2 TAKE PLACEMENT TESTSAssessment Center, Building 2, (650) 738-4150Placement tests assess your current skill in reading, English/ESOL andmath e matics. The results of the tests are used to determine appropriate Englishand math courses that you may take. Refer to page 27 for information onscheduling your assessment.4See Counselor5RegisterStep 3 COMPLETE ORIENTATIONCounseling Counter, Building 2, (650) 738-4318Orientation will provide you with information about registration procedures,college policies, student services, academic expectations, and information onhow to accomplish your educational goals. Refer to page 28 for furtherinformation on orientation. (Online orientation is available on a limited basis.)Step 4 MEET WITH A COUNSELORCounseling Counter, Building 2, (650) 738-4318During Orientation a counselor will discuss your placement results and help youselect appropriate courses for the coming semester based on your educationaland career goals.Step 5 REGISTER FOR CLASSES/PAY FEES• Submit your completed Enrollment Ticket to Admissions & Records to receiveyour registration date.• Access your WebSMART student account for the following services:– register for classes and pay fees– access your student email – my.smccd.edu– purchase parking permit12 w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u 2011 – 2 012 C A T A L O G