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

A D M I S S I O NORIENTATION3AttendOrientationSkyline College offers both inpersonand online orientation to newstudents. New students are providedinformation about Orientation aftercompleting their application. Theprocedure to sign up for either Orientation option is listedin the class schedule. Both orientations cover importantcollege policies and procedures, specific informationabout certificate, degree and transfer goals, and usefulresources that help students be successful in achievingtheir goals. Orientation is taught by Skyline College counselors,and each student will be provided with a studenteducational plan based on their intended educational goaland/or major. Visit the Skyline College website for moreinformation.See “Enrollment Exemptions” for those students whoare not required to complete the enrollment/matriculationsteps.COUNSELING4New students will first meet witha counselor when they attend orientation.Meeting with a counselor isSee Counseloran important step in the enrollmentprocess to ensure success for newstudents. Skyline College’s counseling and advising servicesassist students in establishing their educational goalsand identifying support services to achieve those goals.It is important to meet with a counselor each semester to:• Develop/update your student educational plan(allows you to receive priority registration for thenext semester)• Discuss your academic progress• Continue to learn about and use important studentservices that enhance student success• Discuss any personal issues that may be impactingacademic successThe Counseling Center, located in Building 2, providesa comprehensive service for students who seek assistancein dealing with a variety of concerns. Please see theSkyline College website for more information.Counseling appointments for continuing students canbe made in person or by phone at (650) 738-4318.ENROLLMENT EXEMPTIONSYou Are Not Required to CompleteThese Steps If You:• are primarily a student at another educational institutiontaking courses to meet the requirements of thatinstitution, or• are taking courses for personal interest, to upgrade/enhance job skills, to maintain a certificate or license,or to complete credits for high school; or• have completed an Associate Degree or higher.You will receive an appointment to register after submittingthe Skyline College application.You may choose toparticipate in the enrollment process.ENROLLMENT WAIVERS/EXEMPTIONS: If you wishto request a waiver or exemption of any matriculationrequirement, petitions are available at the StudentServices Information Center. The Dean of Counseling,Advising and Matriculation reviews petitions and applicantsare notified by phone of the status of the petition.Students with disabilities who need assistance with anypart of the matriculation process should contact the Dis -abled Students Program and Services at (650) 738-4280.Si necesita ayuda en Español. Para facilitarle elproceso de matriculación, presentese en la oficina deadmission en el edificio #2, y pregunte por alguien quehable español. Sera nuestro placer servirle.If you are required to complete matriculation, followthese steps as soon as possible. The services are in highdemand during peak registration periods. Earlier registrationallows for a greater selection of courses and schedulingpreferences.5Register28 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