We are glad you’ll be starting at SLCC this Fall Semester 2011. This section gives you some details that will help you as a new student.
• Get your username and password to login to your MyPage at www.slcc.edu
• If you need to apply for financial aid, visit www.slcc.edu/financialaid
• Take the Accuplacer placement test if necessary – visit www.slcc.edu/testing
• Attend a New Student Orientation
• See an academic advisor
• Get registered for classes
• Pay tuition
• Get your books, parking permit & OneCard
• Check out your class locations
Have you completed New Student Orientation? If not, there are two orientation options at SLCC:
· QuickConnect is a 90 minute, in-person session available at various locations. See www.slcc.edu/orientation for times and locations. You can sign up online or call (801) 957-4073.
· NetConnect is an online orientation available for students who live at a distance from SLCC: www.slcc.edu/orientation
Completing a new student orientation will ensure you have the information you need for a successful start of Fall semester.
Get your “StartSmart” email tips!
New students will receive a “StartSmart” email each week. These emails contain helpful tips about services and resources for new students.
To make sure you read your “StartSmart” emails, login to MyPage and click on the email logo in the upper right corner. You can also forward your college ‘MyMail’ to another address — just click on the ‘Options’ tab, click on ‘Settings’ and ‘Enable Forwarding’ and then enter the email address you want your ‘MyMail’ forwarded to and click ‘Add.’
Go Online with MyPage
MyPage is your official online gateway to all College services, including accessing your student information. The login is located at www.slcc.edu. This is where you will register for classes, receive official email from SLCC, find your tuition balance, check your financial aid award, get your grades, and find out what’s going on in your classes and throughout the College.
To get your MyPage user name and password, click on the ‘Get your username and password (New Users)’ link just below the MyPage username and password login windows. You will need to know your student ID number (called your “S” number). This number was sent to you in your admissions letter. This number cannot be given online or by phone, so if you do not have it, please visit an SLCC campus near you.
Attend Class the First Day or You May Lose Your Spot!
Your instructor has the option to administratively drop you in order to let other students enroll if you fail to attend the first class meeting of a class that meets once a week, fail to attend at least one of the first two class meetings of any class that meets more than once per week, or fail to log into online classes within the first five days of the term.
If you are unable to attend the first class meeting(s) as required, you must inform the instructor or department office before the first day that you are not able to attend and do not want the class dropped. Instructor contact information can be found on your MyPage on the MyCourses tab.
It is the student’s responsibility to manage his/her schedule. If you decide that you do not want a class that you are enrolled in, you must drop it; do not assume that the instructor will drop you.
Parking Permits
Parking permits are required at Taylorsville Redwood, South City, Jordan and Meadowbrook locations and the same permit works at all campuses. All other locations do not require a permit.
To avoid parking tickets, visit the Information Desk, Cashier’s Office or Parking Services to purchase your parking permit. Permits are $17.50 per semester or $35.00 for the year (fall through summer). Be sure to bring your car registration. If you drive more than one vehicle, bring all car registrations.
If you have questions about parking, call (801) 957-4011 or check the Parking Services site at www.slcc.edu/parking.
Get Your Books Early
You can purchase your books at Taylorsville Redwood, South City, or Jordan campuses. In some cases, the books sold at each site are specific to classes taught only at that campus. The College Store will work with you to help you purchase all of your books at one location. Save time by ordering your textbooks on-line at bookstore.slcc.edu. You can even have your books shipped directly to your home or you can reserve them and bookstore personnel will charge your credit card and will have them waiting for you to pick up – all done without having to wait in long lines! Check the College Store website or call (801) 957-4045.
Tips For The First Day
• Arrive early. During the first week of classes, many students are on campus taking care of business, making parking on campus more crowded than during the average week.
• Bring paper and pencil. You would be surprised at how aggravating it is for faculty to have students who are not prepared to take notes on the first day of class!
• Bring a copy of your class schedule. The computers are busy and there may be a line for printouts.
• Class locations may change. If one of your classes has a change in location, information will be displayed on the door of your class indicating the new location. You may also visit Student Express or Enrollment Services for assistance.
• Check the Fall 2011 calendar. Know the important deadlines for adding and dropping classes, for tuition deadlines and last day to withdraw (www.slcc.edu/academiccalendar).
Student ID (One Card)
After you have registered for classes, you can get your Student ID Card, also known as your OneCard. Your OneCard can be used for:
• A debit card for on and off-campus purchases
• Free access to the Lifetime Activities Center
• Access to printing at computer labs
• Testing at the Student Testing Center
• SLCC Library card
• Free admission to SLCC athletic events
Get your OneCard at Taylorsville Redwood, South City or Jordan campuses. Please call (801) 957-4022 for specific locations and hours of operation.
Bus/TRAX Pass Information: You can stop by the OneCard Office to purchase a student discounted UTA/TRAX Card.
Printing in Open Computer Labs: Students get 50 free pages on their OneCard for printing per semester. Prints are tracked on your OneCard. If needed, you can add money to your OneCard account for printing at .06 per print. For more information, call 801-957-4022 or visit www.slcc.edu/onecard.
Tuition Payment Plan (STIL)
Would you like the option to pay your tuition in four installments rather than all at once? Check out the Semester Tuition Installment Loan (STIL). Forms are available online at www.slcc.edu/cashiering/forms.asp or at the Cashier’s Office. For more details, call (801) 957-4557. The STIL payments are due the 10th of each month.
August 31 Last day to apply with 25% down
Sept. 10 Last day to apply with 50% down
Sept. 10 2nd payment due
Oct. 10 3rd payment due
Nov. 10 4th payment due
Child Care
SLCC has day and evening childcare available at Taylorsville Redwood and South City campuses. Child care vouchers to assist with costs are also available for students who qualify. For more information, visit Child Care and Family Services at www.slcc.edu/ccfs.
Tutoring Promotes Student Success!
Need help with your math, science or writing courses? SLCC offers you many free tutoring resources. Check these out early in the semester.
• Learning Centers provide drop-in tutoring in math and science.
• Student Writing Centers offer coaching for any writing assignment.
• Math Lab and Science Center offer drop-in assistance in the Science Building at Redwood.
• Focused Tutoring matches students with tutors for weekly tutoring sessions in math, science, and CIS.
• TRiO Student Support Services offers tutoring as well as advising, financial and transfer planning to participants who meet eligibility criteria.
For details on hours and locations of these resources, check out the complete list of Learning Support and Tutoring Resources at www.slcc.edu/tutoring.
Supplemental Workshops in Accounting, Biology & Math
Supplemental Workshops make a difference in students’ learning and successful pass rates. Workshops provide additional discussion and problem-solving practice in classes that have traditionally been very challenging for many students. The workshops are optional, one-credit classes that meet two hours per week and are graded pass/fail. Attendance is required!
Supplemental Workshops are available for:
• Acct 1110 – Acct 1115
• Acct 2010 – Acct 2015
• Biology 1610 – Biol 1617
• Math 0990 – Math 0995
• Math 1010 – Math 1015
• Math 1050 – Math 1055
Read what students have to say….
…I think this workshop was great. It helped the concepts sink in better and also helped with the final.
…I feel this class was the difference of taking Math 1050 and not understanding it to actually understanding and doing well in it. Instructor was great.
Academic Advising…what’s in it for you?
The biggest myth about academic advising is that advising is just about course selection. There is so much more to it! Many students do need answers to specific questions about courses, schedules, and procedures …but advising can also help in a much broader way. You can work with an academic advisor to discover your interests, develop an educational plan, and clarify your life goals.
SLCC’s Academic and Career Advising can be a tremendous source of information, encouragement and support to you. You can schedule an appointment (during non-registration times) to see an advisor or visit on a walk-in basis.
Come prepared with questions, come in early and come often! Please visit the academic advising website at www.slcc.edu/academicadvising for a list of advisors and their program/major areas. You can call for an appointment or come to one of our locations:
Taylorsville Redwood, SC 240 – 801-957-4978
South City, W 138 – 801-957-3361
Jordan, HTC 164A – 801-957-2680
Miller, MFEC 126 – 801-957-5417
Useful Phone Numbers
SLCC Operator/Contact Center: 801-957-4298
Academic Advising: 801-957-4978
Athletics/Campus Rec.: 801-957-4515
Bookstore: 801-957-4045
Cashier’s Office: 801-957-4868
Disability Resource Center: 801-957-4659
eEducation Service Center: 801-957-4406
Enrollment Services: 801-957-4298
Financial Aid: 801-957-4410
Health & Wellness Services: 801-957-4268
International Student Services: 801-957-4528
Jordan Campus: 801-957-2600
Learning Center: 801-957-4172
Miller Campus: 801-957-5200
Multicultural Initiatives: 801-957-4415
Parking Services: 801-957-4011
South City Campus: 801-957-4111
Student Employment: 801-957-4014
Student Life & Leadership: 801-957-4015
Testing Center: 801-957-4269
