This document provides information about concurrent enrollment at San Jose State University for students at the SAL Gateway level. It outlines eligibility requirements, the transferability of credits, and how to obtain transcripts. It also answers frequently asked questions about the registration process, prerequisites for courses, and maximum credit limits. The document guides students through choosing appropriate classes based on their goals and skills, and registering for a combination of SAL and SJSU courses using specialized forms. It stresses consulting advisors for assistance and getting permission from professors to enroll in classes.

1. SEMESTER AT SJSUSEMESTER AT SJSU
Summer 2008 OrientationSummer 2008 Orientation

2. CONCURRENT ENROLLMENTCONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
FFrequentlyrequently AAskedsked QQuestionsuestions
 What is it?What is it? A program for advanced SALA program for advanced SAL
students who want to experience learning withstudents who want to experience learning with
native speakers and/or expect to be admitted tonative speakers and/or expect to be admitted to
an American university soonan American university soon
 Who’s eligible?Who’s eligible? SAL Gateway level studentsSAL Gateway level students
with a minimum 500 TOEFL scorewith a minimum 500 TOEFL score
 Can I transfer the credit to another university?Can I transfer the credit to another university?
Usually, but check with your university first.Usually, but check with your university first.
 Will I get a transcript?Will I get a transcript? Yes, you may request aYes, you may request a
transcript at the end of the semester.transcript at the end of the semester.

3. More FAQsMore FAQs
 Can I take any course I want?Can I take any course I want? Some coursesSome courses
have prerequisites and some classes may behave prerequisites and some classes may be
full. Your advisor will help you choose a coursefull. Your advisor will help you choose a course
that is appropriate for you.that is appropriate for you.
 If I attend today’s orientation, am I automaticallyIf I attend today’s orientation, am I automatically
in the class?in the class? No, only the professor of theNo, only the professor of the
course can give you permission.course can give you permission.
 Will the courses be counted toward my degreeWill the courses be counted toward my degree
program at SJSU in the future?program at SJSU in the future? Yes, any unitsYes, any units
you complete (up to 24 for undergraduates andyou complete (up to 24 for undergraduates and
6 for graduates) may be counted.6 for graduates) may be counted.

4. More FAQsMore FAQs
 Can I register myself online?Can I register myself online? NO! SomeNO! Some
SJSU students do this. You will not. OurSJSU students do this. You will not. Our
registration process is unique to SAL. Inregistration process is unique to SAL. In
our system, only a SAL advisor (Kristin orour system, only a SAL advisor (Kristin or
Ann) can register you.Ann) can register you.

5. The best program of study forThe best program of study for YOUYOU
 What are your goals---personal, professional orWhat are your goals---personal, professional or
academic?academic?
 What are your strengths/weaknesses?What are your strengths/weaknesses?
 Are your skills good enough to succeed in aAre your skills good enough to succeed in a
regular university class?regular university class?
 If you need to improve your TOEFL orIf you need to improve your TOEFL or
GMAT/GRE scores, what’s the best way?GMAT/GRE scores, what’s the best way?
 How much time are you willing to put in?How much time are you willing to put in?
 Are you ready for the intensity of a summerAre you ready for the intensity of a summer
class?class?

6. Gateway CurriculumGateway Curriculum
4 hours per week4 hours per week
---- Written CommunicationWritten Communication
-- Grammar-- Grammar
-- Oral Communication-- Oral Communication
-- Critical Reasoning-- Critical Reasoning
-- American History-- American History 2020thth
CenturyCentury
-- Current Events-- Current Events
Reading/VocabularyReading/Vocabulary
2 hours per week2 hours per week
-- GRE/GMAT Overview-- GRE/GMAT Overview
-- American Accent Training-- American Accent Training
-- TOEFL Reading-- TOEFL Reading
-- TOEFL Speaking-- TOEFL Speaking
-- Excursions-- Excursions

7. Combination ProgramCombination Program
2020 SALSAL hourshours
16-1816-18 SALSAL hourshours
14-1614-16 SALSAL hourshours
10-1210-12 SALSAL hourshours
8-108-10 SALSAL hourshours
4-64-6 SALSAL hourshours
NoNo SALSAL classesclasses
NoNo SJSUSJSU classesclasses
11 SJSUSJSU unitunit
22 SJSUSJSU unitsunits
33 SJSUSJSU unitsunits
44 SJSUSJSU unitsunits
55 SJSUSJSU unitsunits
66 SJSUSJSU unitsunits

8. Possible CombinationsPossible Combinations
SJSU ClassesSJSU Classes
Public Speaking (3 units)Public Speaking (3 units)
Beginning Yoga (1 unit)Beginning Yoga (1 unit)
Western Religion (3 units)Western Religion (3 units)
Micro-economics (4 units)Micro-economics (4 units)
Computer Tools for Business (1Computer Tools for Business (1
unit)unit)
Intro to Marketing & GeneralIntro to Marketing & General
Psychology (6 units total)Psychology (6 units total)
SAL ClassesSAL Classes
Written Communication,Written Communication,
Grammar, & American HistoryGrammar, & American History
Oral Communication, Reading &Oral Communication, Reading &
Vocabulary, & TOEFL PrepVocabulary, & TOEFL Prep
Critical Reasoning, AmericanCritical Reasoning, American
Accent TrainingAccent Training
NO SAL ClassesNO SAL Classes

9. FEE INFORMATIONFEE INFORMATION
 Because of additional costs to SAL, a $50 perBecause of additional costs to SAL, a $50 per
SJSU unit will be collected by the SAL office atSJSU unit will be collected by the SAL office at
the time you give your registration forms to Annthe time you give your registration forms to Ann
or Kristin.or Kristin.
 One 3-unit class will cost an additional $150, twoOne 3-unit class will cost an additional $150, two
3-unit classes will cost an extra $300, etc.3-unit classes will cost an extra $300, etc.
 Please bring a check, a credit card or cash withPlease bring a check, a credit card or cash with
you to the office when you turn in your forms.you to the office when you turn in your forms.

10. If you want to take a math class…If you want to take a math class…
 You mustYou must eithereither::
 Bring a copy of your University transcriptBring a copy of your University transcript
showing a college level math class.showing a college level math class.
OROR
 Take the entry-level math placement test onTake the entry-level math placement test on
May 31May 31stst
! See your advisor for details today!! See your advisor for details today!

11. ClassesClasses UNUNavailableavailable
to SAL studentsto SAL students
 Online classesOnline classes (unless it’s a technology education course)(unless it’s a technology education course)
 Courses on the advanced GE listCourses on the advanced GE list

12. Sample syllabiSample syllabi
http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/~cme/cmecourses/MatEhttp://www.engr.sjsu.edu/~cme/cmecourses/MatE

13. What to Do NextWhat to Do Next
1.1. Read the forms we gave you today!!!!Read the forms we gave you today!!!!
2.2. Look at the class listings on-line and find several youLook at the class listings on-line and find several you
likelike which have spacewhich have space.. No on-line classesNo on-line classes may bemay be
taken!taken! (indicated by TBA in the class schedule)(indicated by TBA in the class schedule)
3.3. Make sure you areMake sure you are eligibleeligible by checking pre-by checking pre-
requisites and advanced GE listings.requisites and advanced GE listings.
4.4. Talk to an advisor if you need help!Talk to an advisor if you need help!
5.5. Ask for the “add code” from the professorAsk for the “add code” from the professor in the firstin the first
class meeting.class meeting.
6.6. Check to make sure you have written theCheck to make sure you have written the correctcorrect
class informationclass information on the registration form.on the registration form.
7.7. Turn in the forms to Ann or Kristin (Turn in the forms to Ann or Kristin (NOT the frontNOT the front
deskdesk) and pay the fee at the SAL office.) and pay the fee at the SAL office.

14. How to find a class online…How to find a class online…

15. Filling out aFilling out a
registration form…registration form…

16. Tips…Tips…
1.1. To see an advisor, either call for an appointmentTo see an advisor, either call for an appointment
or be prepared to wait. Next week will be veryor be prepared to wait. Next week will be very
busy so you might have to wait a while.busy so you might have to wait a while.
2.2. You may ONLY use our SAL SAS RegistrationYou may ONLY use our SAL SAS Registration
forms. Some of the information and dates areforms. Some of the information and dates are
SAL specific.SAL specific. *Using another form or going*Using another form or going
online will confuse everyone! Don’t do it!*online will confuse everyone! Don’t do it!*
3.3. Be sure to choose back-up classes. You may notBe sure to choose back-up classes. You may not
always get your first choice.always get your first choice.
4.4. Once you get the add code from your professor,Once you get the add code from your professor,
bring your forms to us right away! Thebring your forms to us right away! The
professors expect to see you on their listsprofessors expect to see you on their lists
immediately.immediately.

17. My Commitment FormMy Commitment Form
 PleasePlease READREAD this formthis form CAREFULLYCAREFULLY, put your, put your
initials by each section, sign, and date.initials by each section, sign, and date.
 Your initials and signature are yourYour initials and signature are your promisepromise toto
us that you understand and will do theus that you understand and will do the
requirements on this form.requirements on this form.
 You will NOT be allowed to register for SJSUYou will NOT be allowed to register for SJSU
classes until we have this form from you.classes until we have this form from you.

18. What to Do NextWhat to Do Next
1.1. Read the forms we gave you today!!!!Read the forms we gave you today!!!!
2.2. Look at the class listings on-line and find several youLook at the class listings on-line and find several you
likelike which have spacewhich have space.. No on-line classesNo on-line classes may bemay be
taken!taken! (indicated by TBA in the class schedule)(indicated by TBA in the class schedule)
3.3. Make sure you areMake sure you are eligibleeligible by checking pre-by checking pre-
requisites and advanced GE listings.requisites and advanced GE listings.
4.4. Talk to an advisor if you need help!Talk to an advisor if you need help!
5.5. Ask for the “add code” from the professorAsk for the “add code” from the professor in the firstin the first
class meeting.class meeting.
6.6. Check to make sure you have written theCheck to make sure you have written the correctcorrect
class informationclass information on the registration form.on the registration form.
7.7. Turn in the forms to Ann or Kristin (Turn in the forms to Ann or Kristin (NOT the frontNOT the front
deskdesk) and pay the fee at the SAL office.) and pay the fee at the SAL office.