Early Admissions Program Instructions for Summer/Fall 2017

Early Admissions Program Instructions for Summer/Fall 2017 Welcome to Las Positas College (LPC)! Please read through all the instructions before starting your application. This guide provides detailed instructions on how to complete each step. Retain this document for your own records to ensure that you satisfied all the necessary steps to participate in the Early Admissions Program for LPC. High School Seniors: If you are currently taking a class at LPC (or have taken a class last semester), you must still complete all the steps listed in this document to participate in the Early Admissions Program for Summer/Fall 2017. 1. Submit your online application to LPC. Submission Period: Feb. 1-Mar. 1 2017 a. Online application for admissions available at: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/earlyadmission/applying.php b. If you are a new user you will need to create an account. c. If you are a returning OpenCCC user and need assistance finding your account, click the I Forgot My Username button on the sign in webpage. d. After you create a new account or sign into your OpenCCC account, there will be several pages of the application to complete including: Enrollment information i. Select Fall 2017 (Do NOT submit another application for Summer 2017. Your Fall 2017 application will allow you to enroll in Summer 2017 classes, if you wish). Personal information Residency Needs & interests Education i. Complete this section as of 8/16/2017, the first day of Fall 2017 semester. ii. Select First-time student in college (after leaving high school). iii. High School & Expected Graduation Date (you can estimate, e.g., 06/09/2017). Supplemental Questions i. Select YES to Question: Are you a graduating high school senior applying for the Early Admissions Program? Consent and Review application On the last page ( Submission ), make sure to click on Submit My Application button. My OpenCCC user: My OpenCCC password: LPC online application submitted: 1 Last Modified: 1/26/2016

Receive your confirmation emails. a. After you submit your application, check your email for a confirmation email indicating that your application has. Complete been processed. the Online Orientation. the confirmation emails. b. Check your spam/junk email folder for c. Later, you should receive an email with Submission your Student Period: ID number Feb. 1- (W#). You should save this email for future reference. March You 31, will 2016 need your Student ID number to complete all the following steps. d. Once you receive your W#, please wait up to 48 hours before accessing Class-Web. e. Please be aware that you may not be able to access all the services in Class -Web until after April 2017. My Student ID # (W#): W PIN for Class-Web: (6 digits. Initially set to your date of birth. E.g., Feb 4, 1998 = 020498) 2. Complete the New Student Online Orientation. Deadline: March 31, 2017 1. Instructions on how to submit your online application to LPC. Submission Period: Feb. 1-29, 2016 Access the New Student Online Orientation at: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/earlyadmission/applying.php a. On the sign in webpage, type in your first name, last name, and your W#. Click the Enter button to start the orientation. If you are using a public computer or a computer that had previously accessed this online orientation, you need to clear the history or memory cache of the computer before you can start the online orientation. You must enter your W# and pass the final quiz to receive credit for the orientation. b. After you sign in, you will go through several pages that provide important information for new students about academic programs, class registration procedures, available student support services, and the assessment process. c. On the last page, you ll take and pass the final quiz to receive credit for this orientation. After you pass the final quiz, you will see a certificate of completion indicating that you have completed the online orientation. It should have your name and your W#. You can print this page for your own records. d. If you wish, you can always go back into the online orientation and click on Enter as Guest to review any information (e.g., how to add/drop classes using Class-Web, academic calendar, sample pathways). e. It takes 24 hours for your orientation completion to be updated in Class- Web. Check your Class-Web account to see if your orientation component is satisfied: From the Main Menu => Check Your Priority Registration Status => Student Success Priority Registration Status (select SUBMIT)=> Under Student Success Services Status: Orientation is satisfied. Completed Online Orientation. Verified Class-Web: orientation is satisfied. 2

3. Complete your English or English as a Second Language (ESL) assessment Due: April 2, 2017 Majority of students will need to take the English or ESL assessment test. Schedule an appointment to take your assessment. Do not wait until the last week to schedule your appointment; sessions may be completely full! Please take the English/ESL assessment seriously as this will determine your starting English/ESL course at LPC. Prepare for your English or ESL assessment by reviewing the student guides available at: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/assessmentcenter/studyguides.php Appointments are required for testing (max: 45 students) at: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/earlyadmission/onlineappointmentinstructions.php A photo ID and "W" ID number are REQUIRED. The English or ESL Assessment will take approximately 1.5 hours. If taking English or ESL assessment test, write If you have a documented disability and require accommodations, please 1. Instructions on how to submit your online application to LPC. Submission Period: down the Feb. date/time 1-29, 2016 of contact the Assessment Center (925-424-1475) to schedule your appointment. testing: At the end of your assessments, you will be scheduled for your group session (that will be held at a future date/time) to plan classes for your first semester. However, you may be eligible for an English course and may not need to take the English assessment if you can provide documentation that you completed any of the following: An AP English Literature or AP English Language exam with a score of a 3 or higher; A college English class (at LPC or at another college) that is posted on your college transcript; An English assessment at another California Community College within the past two years that shows course placement; or A Level 4 on the CAASPP assessment in English language arts/literacy (taken in 2015-2016 as a high school junior). We do not accept a conditional score. Please note that your Level 4 on the CAASPP tests is valid for only one year after high school graduation and then they expire. If you have documentation for any of the above items, please read the instructions in Step 4A. By completing Step 4A, this will also satisfy your assessment component through alternative means. Complete Step 4A (by 4/2) to be eligible for my English course Write down your English or ESL placement results: 3

4. Complete your math assessment Due: April 2, 2017 Majority of students will need to take the math assessment test. Schedule an appointment to take your assessment. Do not wait until the last week to schedule your appointment; sessions may be completely full! Please take the math assessment seriously as this will determine your starting math course at LPC. Prepare for your math assessment by reviewing the student guides available at: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/assessmentcenter/studyguides.php or www.khanacademy.org Appointments are required for testing (max: 45 students) at: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/earlyadmission/onlineappointmentinstructions.php Complete Step 4A (by 4/2) to be eligible for my math course. If taking math assessment test, write down the date/time of A photo ID and "W" ID number are REQUIRED. testing: 1. Instructions The math assessment on how to will submit take your approximately online application 1 hour. Calculators LPC. are Submission not allowed. Period: Feb. 1-29, 2016 If you have a documented disability and require accommodations, please contact the Assessment Center (925-424-1475) to schedule your appointment. At the end of your assessments, you will be scheduled for your group session (that will be held at a future date/time) to plan classes for your first semester. However, you may be eligible for a math course and may not need to take the math assessment if you can provide documentation that you completed any of the following: An AP Calculus (AB or BC) or AP Statistics exam with a score of a 3 or higher; A college math class (at LPC or at another college) that is posted on your college transcript; A math assessment at another California Community College within the past two years that shows course placement; or A Level 4 on the CAASPP assessment in mathematics (taken in 2015-2016 as a high school junior). We do not accept a conditional score. Please note that your Level 4 on the CAASPP tests is valid for only one year after high school graduation and then they expire. If you have documentation for any of the above items, please read the instructions in Step 4A. By completing Step 4A, this will also satisfy your assessment component through alternative means. Write down your math placement results: 4

4A. Show proof that you already satisfied Step 3 and/or 4 (if applicable) Due: April 2, 2017 If you have already satisfied Step 3 and/or Step 4 with any of the items listed: Complete prerequisite override form available at: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/counseling/documents/prereq.override.petition.pdf Include a copy of your AP score report, college transcript, college assessment with course placement, or Smarter Balanced assessment results. Email your documents to me (contact info. on page 8), fax your documents to (925) 424-1602, or bring them to the Counseling office, room 1616. You will be contacted via email by the Assessment Center Coordinator with your scheduled group session that will be held at a future date/time. Complete this step, if applicable. I need to show proof of assessment completion for: English Math Scheduled Group Session Date: Time: Room: 1. 1. 5. Instructions Instructions Attend the group on how on how session to submit your online application to LPC. Submission Period: Feb. 1-29, 2016 to submit your online application to LPC. Submission Period: Feb. 1-29, 2016 At the end of your English and math assessment session, you will be scheduled into a group session (that will be held at a future date/time) with a counselor to plan your classes for your first semester. Do not wait until the last minute to take your tests or to sign up for a group session as they may be completely full! During this session, you ll go over the registration process, what courses are needed for specific majors, general education and/or for transfer. You must complete your assessment tests or Step 4A at least 24 hours prior to your group session. It takes at least 24 hours for your assessment completion to be updated in Class-Web after you take your assessments. Check your Class-Web account to see if your assessment component is satisfied: From the Main Menu => Check Your Priority Registration Status => Student Success Priority Registration Status (select SUBMIT)=> Under Student Success Services Status: Assessment is satisfied. At the end of the group session, you ll receive a copy of the abbreviated Student Education Plan (SEP) as a guide to enroll in classes on your registration date. Your abbreviated SEP is your receipt that you have completed Step 6. It takes at least a week for your Student Ed. Plan completion to be updated in Class-Web after attending a group session. Check your Class-Web account to see if your Student Education Plan component is satisfied: From the Main Menu => Check Your Priority Registration Status => Student Success Priority Registration Status (select SUBMIT)=> Under Student Success Services Status: Student Education Plan is satisfied. Scheduled Group Session Date: Time: Room: Check Class-Web for priority registration date: Assessment is satisfied. Student Ed. Plan is satisfied. I can sign up for classes starting at 7:00 am on: 5

5A. Clear Prerequisites (if needed) If you completed any college course or have AP exams with a score of 3 or higher that fulfill prerequisites for specific classes, you want to clear the prerequisite requirement at least a week prior to your registration time/date. Course descriptions (including any prerequisites) are listed in the LPC Catalog at: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/students/catalog.php For example, if you have a 4 on AP Spanish Language and you want to enroll in Spanish 2A (prerequisite: Spanish 1B) at LPC or if you have a 3 on AP Chemistry exam and you want to enroll in Chemistry 1A (prerequisites: Math 55 and Chem 31), you will need to complete this Step 5A. Completed Step 5A if needed Submit all documents to the Counseling office: Completed prerequisite override form available at: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/counseling/documents/prereq.override.petition.pdf 1. Instructions on how A copy of your AP score report or college transcript. You can email the documents to my attention (contact info. on page 8), fax your documents to (925) 424-1602, or bring them to the Counseling office (1616). 6. Prepare for your registration date Make sure you can log into your Class-Web account, you don t have any holds, and check all the different menu options at least a week before your registration date at: http://banner-web.clpccd.cc.ca.us:700/ You don t want to be locked out of your account the day of your registration! Review LPC s online orientation to go over how to add classes, information about waitlists, and sample pathways: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/admissions/step4.php Select Enter as Guest to view Registration Information on how to add classes and view Sample Pathways for: General Education requirements for CSU or UC Major courses for sample majors Use the Search for Classes (outside of Class-Web, under the Searchable Schedules) to view available classes (i.e., open, waitlisted, or closed) Have all your CRN #s ready so that you can enter your CRN #s all at once on the Add Classes screen of Class-Web. You can view all the courses for LPC s degree and certificate programs at: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/students/catalog.php 6

6. Prepare for your registration date (continued) Read the FAQs about Wait lists at: http://www.clpccd.org/tech/waitlist/zone/clpccd_waitlist_faq_04_04_11.pdf Review Step by Step information about waitlists at: http://www.clpccd.org/tech/waitlist/zone/step_by_step_2.pdf Read about how to set up your LPC s email account (zonemail) at: http://www.clpccd.org/tech/documents/zonehelp2010.pdf Set up my zonemail account. Date: 7. Register for Classes May 6, 2017* Sign up for classes starting at 7:00 am, May 6*, online using Class-Web If you need assistance with registration, LPC s Admissions & Records office (building 1600, room 1650 (2nd floor) ) will be open May 6* (9am-12 noon). After you enroll in your classes, print a copy of your registration for your own records. *Subject to Change. Please check website for updated information. Registered for classes. Date: 8. Pay fees before the drop deadline (Apply for financial aid, if applicable) Pay your fees via Class-Web using your credit card before the drop deadline. Or you may pay your fees in-person at LPC s Admissions & Records office, building 1600, room 1650 (2nd floor) during regular business hours. The drop deadline is posted on the Main Menu in Class-Web. OPTIONAL: You may apply for financial aid to help pay for your college education. Apply for aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Information on how to apply at: http://laspositascollege.edu/financialaid/completing_application.php Apply before March 2, 2017 for the 2017-18 academic year to be eligible for Cal Grants! Apply early so that your financial aid package will be available to help pay for your fees. For more information, visit LPC s Financial Aid office online (http://laspositascollege.edu/financialaid/index.php) or in-person, building 1600, room 1650 (2nd floor). Paid fees. Time: Optional: I applied for financial aid and have completed all the necessary steps for that process. If you are going to receive financial aid but you know that your financial aid will not be processed in time before the drop deadline, go to the Admissions & Records office with a copy of your financial aid letter so that they do not drop you from your classes for nonpayment of fees. 7

9. Other items Obtain your LPC student photo ID: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/admissions/step9-photoid_000.php Purchase your parking permit: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/parking/get_permit.php Order textbooks for classes: http://www.bkstr.com/laspositasstore/shop/textbooks-and-course-materials View LPC s campus map: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/about/map.php Take Online Courses: http://www.laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning/index.php Contact Faculty or Staff: http://laspositascollege.edu/directory/index.php 10. Questions? Thank you for applying to Las Positas College. If you have any questions, please contact: Christina Lee Counselor/Instructor clee@laspositascollege.edu 925-424-1484 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, CA 94551 8