The document outlines important information for international students at Shoreline Community College, including advising check-in meetings, grading options, registration deadlines, and campus resources. It emphasizes the importance of knowing deadlines for course registration and the consequences of plagiarism. Additional resources such as student clubs, volunteering opportunities, and academic support services are also highlighted.

1. Advising Check-In Meeting

2. This PowerPoint Presentation will be available online at “ISOP Fall 2011” on “Course-Site”

3. Today we’ll discuss... More Grading Options Registration Deadlines Plagiarism Campus Resources University Major Seminars Individual Appointments

4. Before we begin... Please turn off cell phones, smart phones and laptops.

5. Some reminders Update your Contact Information Have you changed your address? Get a new cell phone number? Raise your hand to get a Green Handout Required by Immigration!

6. End of Week 1 (Tuesday, Sept. 27) Check Your Schedule Online

7. How to check your schedule? Go to: www.shoreline.edu You’ll need: Student ID Number 965-XX-XXXX PIN Code (Birthday) Month / Day / Year 12/03/1985

8. 1.Click on “Current Students” 2. Find “My SCC (login required) 3. Click Quarterly Schedule

9. Grading Options

10. Quick Review from ISOP Decimal Grading (0.0-4.0) P / NC Grading (need 2.0 to pass) Student Option Grading (Decimal or P/NC)

11. Other Grading Options If the “W” class puts your credit total below 12 + if you are not eligible for Vacation Qtr = Out of Status & I-20 will be terminated.  Question? See an Advisor

12. Limited to ONE time to count as part of 12 credit load.

13. “ Z” Hardship Late Withdrawal (Sick, Emergency, Crisis) Teacher MUST approve this grading option no credit earned / no effect on your GPA

14. “ V” “ Vanish ” grade = 0.0 Can result in academic probation and dismissal. Immigration: I-20 will be terminated.

15. “ I” Incomplete temporary grade (Have up to 1 year to complete)

16. Scenario #1 : Student has been very ill. She has been seeing a doctor for 4 weeks and still unable to attend class. She should ask her instructor for a ____ grade. Scenario # 3 : A student has a class that meets at 7:30am. She hasn’t been waking up for class so has missed most of her classes. She will earn a ____ grade. Scenario #4 : A student in ESL 100 is worried because he thinks he may not be able to pass his class. He doesn’t want a decimal grade on his transcript so can request this other grading option _____.

17. Always Know Your Deadlines (This is YOUR responsibility.) Available in printed quarterly class schedules IP Office Bulletin Board Advising This Week eNews International See handout of “Important Dates” on ISOP Fall 2011 Blackboard Coursesite SCC Website: www.shoreline.edu/calendars/academic-calendar.aspx Has “Add To My Calendar” feature to download to smartphone / computer

18. Add: Sept. 28 – Oct. 4 = required instructor’s signature Oct. 5 – Oct. 18 = required instructor and dean’s signatures Drop: Through Oct. 4 = no instructor’s signature required Oct. 5 – Nov. 2 = requires instructor’s signature (W grade) Pass-Option Forms = to Enrollment Services by Oct. 25 Audit = last day to change to/from “audit” = Nov. 2 Refunds: 100%: Sept. 27 by 4:00 pm 50%: Sept. 28 – Oct. 11 no refund after Oct. 11 Fall Quarter Dates To Remember

19. ONLINE CLASSES (Limit 1 online class per every 12-credits) Some exceptions – see an advisor if you plan to take more than 1 (one) online class per quarter.

20. Communication

21. eNews International!

22. FACEBOOK Friend us: “IPadvisor” EMAIL You will be receiving emails from IP advisors! BE SURE TO Update information – Green Forms Include your FULL name in emails please! If you are contacting all of us with the same question, please include in ONE message (not individual) IN/OUT BOARD Advisors’ Work Schedules Available online: www.shoreline/international.edu 1.) Contact Us, 2.) See Who is Here Today

23. IP Website Check every week for “Advising This Week” Walk-in hours Registration reminders Upcoming deadlines Announcements www.shoreline.edu/international

24. Advising This Week Weekly post to IP Website Under “Program News”

25. Advising This Week Weekly post to IP Website Under “Program News”

26. Get Connected... Get active - Get connected Student clubs http://www.shoreline.edu/clubs.aspx Meet new friends with similar interests Volunteering: www.volunteermatch.org Intramural sports www.shoreline.edu/Athletics/athleticsrecreation.aspx Great for college applications

27. Campus Resources Tutoring (FOSS Bldg.) The Writing & Learning Studio Rm 1501 Library The Math Learning Center Rm 2201

28. Navigating Shoreline’s Website www.shoreline.edu When in doubt - visit the A-Z Index

30. Plagiarism

31. What YOU need to know What you need to know? Handout available online at “ISOP Fall 2011” *Blackboard Coursesite Can result in failure of the class. Can be reported to transfer university if information is requested as part of application. Examples of plagiarism: Using your friends work and passing it off as your own. Copying work from a friend while taking a test (whether in class or for an online class). Studying for an exam using questions from a friend’s test. Quoting or summarizing from another’s work (published, unpublished/website) and NOT acknowledging the source

32. Where are your Advisors? Advisors are faculty Work 9 month contract over 12 month year Check online to see who is here Some days during quarter breaks will have NO Advising, but IP Office will remain open

33. Advising Syllabus We’re here to help you, but we need your help. Come to walk-in or appointments prepared . Fill out forms BEFORE seeing an advisor Be responsible – respond to emails, attend workshops, let us know if you’ll miss an appointment.

34. Fall Quarter “Regular” Walk-in Hours (Begin next Thursday, Sept. 29) SEE BLUE HANDOUT IN GREEN BINDER

35. Immigration Walk-in 2:00pm - 3:00pm Monday - Thursday

36. 1. University Major Seminar (If you’re not planning to transfer, let an advisor know.) Organized by major Learn what classes you’ll need to take Work with advisors to create your OWN plan! Academic Planning

37. WHICH SEMINAR SHOULD YOU ATTEND? Business General / Undecided Engineering Science Nursing *No rush. All students will have an opportunity to attend a seminar BEFORE Winter Qtr. Registration Advising (Nov. 14-18) University Major Seminars

38. Example of Online Calendar Don’t miss class to attend your University Major Seminar!

39. University Major Seminars

40. Questions? Come see an advisor during walk-in. REMINDER

41. Next Steps for NEW Students

42. Sign up online for University Major Seminar Attend University Major Seminar Talk to your instructor or any advisor if you have questions! Update your contact information if needed Register for WINTER quarter (Nov. 14-18)

43. Any Questions???