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Tips for Success

  • Explore your career interests early if you are undecided about what you want to major in. Consider taking an introductory course in a potential major or enrolling in a career decision/life planning class such as Counseling 12 or 5.Graduation photo

  • Pay careful attention to prerequisites. The web advisor or touch-tone registration system WILL block you from registering for a class if you have not met a prerequisite.

  • Try to balance each semester's class schedule. Plan to intermix general education courses with your major requirements. If at all possible, avoid a semester full of rigorous courses.

  • Get to know your classmates. They can fill you in when you miss a class, help you study for exams, and provide you with their experience of the college.

  • Consider taking a course in the summer to lighten your load during the regular academic year.

  • Remember that 12 units is considered a full-time load for the purposes of financial aid, insurance coverage, and eligibility for intercollegiate sports.

  • Pay attention to deadlines! You can find them in the schedule of classes and online.

  • Get to know the college catalog. It is an invaluable resource.

  • Become involved in college activities. Join clubs and attend college events.

  • Use the Counseling Department. We are here to help you!

 

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