SPRING 2020 ORIENTATION & STUDENT SUCCESS NEWSLETTER
Welcome! Thank you for choosing Salt Lake Community College!
We look forward to seeing you on campus for Spring Semester 2020. This newsletter provides resources that will help you as a new student. There is still time to register for classes: • You may add open classes online through January 13. • If there are no seats available, attempt to add yourself to an online waitlist—if there is one available. Then, be vigilant about checking your BruinMail at least once a day to see if you received a notification to register for the class (registration must be done within 24 hours of receiving the notification). • If you are still waitlisted when classes begin, make sure to attend the first day of class, just in case. If the classes you want
Things to do before school starts: Check out SLCC at slcc.edu. Visit MySLCC.
are full, check out classes available in the “second-half term” that begins the week of March 6. • New students should meet with an academic advisor sometime during the first semester to create an ongoing educational plan. Read the next page for details on advising. Get your StartSmart email tips! New students will receive a StartSmart email each week in their BruinMail, accessible through MySLCC. These emails contain helpful tips about services and resources for new students. Be sure to visit with various clubs around campus you might want to join and learn more about services and resources available to you during Welcome Days, January 16 – 23, 2020.
Registered students and waitlisted students need to attend the first day of class. Students not in attendance may be dropped from the course by the instructor.
January 2020 Campus Calendar Access the Academic Calendar: slcc.edu/academiccalendar/index.aspx Jan. 13
Classes begin!
Jan. 20
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day No school
Read your college email.
Jan. 21 Club Rush/Resource Fair Jordan Campus, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Print class schedule.
Jan. 22 Last day to add classes Club Rush/Resource Fair South City Campus, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Get your books, parking permit and OneCard. Pay tuition and fees by Jan. 24.
Jan. 23 Club Rush/Resource Fair Taylorsville Redwood Campus, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lifetime Activities Center (LAC) Jan. 29 Tuition due Feb. 3
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Administrative drop for nonattendance:
Last day to drop classes with 100% refund
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Academic Advisors: Your Ticket to Your Future For more information about our services, visit the Academic Advising website at slcc.edu/academicadvising, or call: Jordan Campus: 801-957-6215 Miller Campus: 801-957-5417 South City Campus: 801-957-3361 Taylorsville Redwood Campus: 801-957-4978 During registration periods, these offices serve students on a walk-in basis. Appointments can also be made with program advisors (see webpage). To be most effective, be sure you have completed your placement testing beforehand and always bring a picture ID.
This is what some of our first-time students are saying about their advising experience:
“It was great. I knew what I wanted. We got down to it and determined the best course.” “[The advisor] helped me decide what I should go into. I ended up going to his career class and it was great!” “I followed [the advisor’s] advice, and it worked pretty well. I can say that I have a good chance to fulfill my final goal.”
Financial Aid and Scholarships The Financial Aid Office provides information and resources to help students pay for school.
You can still complete the federal application online at fafsa.gov. Apply now to be considered for the spring 2020 or summer 2020 semester. You’ll be notified online through your MySLCC account if additional financial aid forms are needed.
2. To get your MySLCC username and password, click the “get your username and password (First Time Users)” link just below MySLCC username and password login window. You will need to
Career Services provides comprehensive career and employment services for Salt Lake Community College students and alumni. From career exploration and assessments to developing resumes, practicing interviews, navigating job applications, locating resources and more, Career Services coaches are here to help you find success with your employment and career needs. Visit slcc.edu/careerservices for more information.
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If you have been awarded financial aid, you should expect it to post to your account the week before school starts. Any funds remaining after tuition and fees can be disbursed via direct deposit or by mail. Scholarships: The Financial Aid office has information about scholarships. This year’s scholarships may already be awarded, but there may be other options for the fall 2020 term. The deadline for next fall is March 1, 2020. A list of SLCC scholarships is available at slcc.edu/scholarships.
Don’t Get in Line, Go Online with MySLCC is your online portal to many Salt Lake Community College services, including accessing your student information. Please follow these steps: 1. Access MySLCC ( my.slcc.edu ) and sign in to your account. This is where you register for classes, get your grades and find out what’s going on in your classes and throughout the college.
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know your student ID number (your “S” number). This number was sent to you in your admission letter.
3. If you need to request your “S” number, go to the MySLCC login screen and click the link for “Retrieve Your Student Number and Username” to get your student number (S#). For help with MySLCC, contact the Help Desk at 801-957-5555.
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Your OneCard is your official Salt Lake Community College student ID and your key to campus life. Plus, it gives you instant access to all of your financial aid and campus funds in one convenient card. Students must be enrolled in classes to obtain a OneCard. It is a nontransferable ID card and only the cardholder may present the OneCard for purchases and other privileges. For more detailed information about your SLCC OneCard, visit our website at slcc.edu/onecard. Bus Pass Information: In partnership with UTA’s Ed-Pass program, SLCC provides students with an Ed-Pass for use with TRAX and UTA buses. The Ed-Pass can also be used for a discounted fare on UTA express buses and the Frontrunner train. In order to be eligible for a pass, you must have a valid SLCC OneCard and be registered for current semester classes. For more information regarding price and services pertaining to your SLCC transit pass, please visit the OneCard website at slcc.edu/onecard. 3
Parking Permits
To purchase your parking permit, log on to your MySLCC account and follow the Campus Life link to Parking Permits. Follow the directions for purchasing a permit and entering your vehicle information. Permits are $45 annually and $23 per semester. Be sure to have your vehicle’s license plate number before logging on. Your parking permit allows for two vehicles. If your vehicle does not have a front plate you will need to park so your back plate is facing the driving lane. Your license plate is your permit. You do not need a hang tag or decal. Please call 801-957-4011 if you have questions about parking.
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Get Your Books Early
Course books can be purchased at any of these locations: Jordan, South City and Taylorsville Redwood. In some cases, the books sold at each site are specific to classes taught only at that campus. The College Store will work to help you purchase all of your books at one location. There are also many titles available for rent. Save time by ordering your textbooks online at shopslcc.com.
OPEN SLCC
OPEN SLCC offers students an inexpensive alternative to costly textbooks. In the past four years, students using OPEN SLCC courses have saved nearly $8 million. You can now search the SLCC class schedule for courses offering free and low-cost textbooks. Find out how and check out the full list of OPEN SLCC courses at slcc.edu/open. For more information, call 801-957-4313.
You can even have your books shipped directly to your home or choose to pick up your order in-store without having to wait in line! Feel free to contact the College Store at one of our campuses: Jordan: 801-957-2620 South City: 801-957-3329 Taylorsville Redwood: 801-957-4045
Tuition Payment Plan Would you like to pay your tuition in installments rather than all at once? Apply online: log in to MySLCC, click the Tuition & Financial Aid tab and enroll in a Tuition Payment Plan. Application Deadlines: Jan 31 - to apply with 25% down Feb 10 - to apply with 50% down Note: There is a $30 nonrefundable application fee. For more details, call 801-957-4480.
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Tips for Your First Day The first day of school can get a little confusing. Here are some tips to help you: • Arrive early. Parking lots are more crowded the first week of school than during the average week. • Class locations may change. If you go to the classroom listed on your schedule and the room is empty or the class title is different, please refer to your online schedule by going to MySLCC. • Check your BruinMail for important messages regarding classes, financial aid or events on campus.
• Become familiar with the Academic Calendar on the SLCC website for important deadlines for dropping classes, adding classes, etc. • Print a copy of your class schedule and bring it with you the first few days of school. The computers are busy and there may be a line for printouts. • Double-check to make sure you are aware of the actual start dates of your classes in addition to the days of the week and times they are taught.
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Make Your Voice Heard: Join the SLCC Student Association. The SLCC Student Association offers many opportunities for students to get more out of their college experience. If you join one of the student government boards, for example, you will have the opportunity to plan, implement and promote student events. By getting involved, you will develop your leadership skills and learn new ones. For more information, contact the Student Life & Leadership Office at 801-957-4565 or visit the website at slcc.edu/sll.
Get involved and have fun! There’s more to the college experience than what you find in the classroom. In addition to good grades, campus involvement shows potential universities and employers that you are a well-rounded student. SLCC has a lot of great clubs and organizations ranging from the American Chemical Society to the Zumba Club. Join, participate and contribute while meeting new people and networking with fellow students who have similar interests. For more information, visit SLCC’s Clubs and Organizations page: slcc.edu/sll/clubs-and-orgs
Be a Bruin fan!
In recent years, the Bruins have had great success in conference and national play. The SLCC Men’s Basketball program has won two national championships. All of SLCC’s athletic programs are perennial contenders for conference, regional and national championships. Volleyball plays its matches in the Fall, Men’s and Women’s Basketball in the winter and Softball and Baseball in the Spring. SLCC’s newest teams are enjoying success in the “Beautiful Game.” This past year, Women’s Soccer won the Scenic West Athletic Conference and Region 18 championships and Men’s Soccer earned its best-ever national ranking at #2. Stay informed on Bruin Athletics and find recaps of every game along with other features on the Bruins: Facebook: SLCC Athletics Twitter: @Bruinathletics #Bruinway Online: slccbruins.com
Center for Health and Counseling
Is life getting you down? Are you feeling under the weather? Do you need to de-stress with a massage? The Center for Health and Counseling provides professional health services for students, including a medical clinic, counseling services, health education and massage therapy, all at an affordable rate. For more information, visit slcc.edu/chc or call 801-957-4268.
Study Skills Videos
The Study Skills Videos are a series of seven short clips designed to assist you in improving your study skills. Each video is packed with information to help you succeed at SLCC. These free videos are available 24/7. To view them, visit slcc.edu/studyskills-videos.
TRIO: Supporting Students in Academic Excellence
TRIO/Student Support Services provides personal attention and support to guide you through college, including building balanced schedules, tutoring, connecting with other students who have similar goals, applying for scholarships, completing the federal financial aid application, and building connections at the four-year institution you will be transferring to after graduation from SLCC. Eligibility for the program and an application can be found on our website at slcc.edu/trio. You may also visit the TRIO office in Room 226 of the Construction Trades Building on the Taylorsville Redwood Campus. 5
Tutoring Services Available at SLCC
Theatre at SLCC is just GRAND The Grand Theatre is happy to support our students by offering discounts to performances in the 2019-2020 season. Show your SLCC OneCard at the Box Office and receive one free ticket and up to four additional discount tickets per performance. Visit grandtheatrecompany.com or call 801-957-3322 for more information.
The Thayne Center for Service and Learning is your on-campus connection to over 100 nonprofit organizations in our community. Learn about leadership programs, servicelearning classes and funding opportunities. You can find volunteer opportunities on SLCCsync, located on our website and our blog. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Stop by our offices: The Student Center at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus or Center for Arts and Media at South City. Everything you need to start your volunteer adventure can be found at slcc.edu/thaynecenter.
Campus Departments are Here to Help!
*Some departments will be open for extended hours during the first week of school.
Childcare is available at the Eccles Early Childhood Development Lab School on the Taylorsville Redwood campus or the Tim and Brenda Huval Child Care Center at the South City Campus. Both locations offer half-day and full-day options. Visit slcc.edu/childcare for more information. 6
• Business Resource Instruction Center • Center for Languages • eLearning Support • ePortfolio Labs • Library Services • STEM Learning Centers: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geosciences/GIS, Math and Physics • Student Writing & Reading Center
SLCC Information............................................................................801-957-4073 Academic Advising* .........................................................................................801-957-4978 Athletics/Campus Rec......................................................................................801-957-4515 Career Services.................................................................................................801-957-4014 Cashier Services*..............................................................................................801-957-4868 Center for Health and Counseling.....................................................................801-957-4268 Disability Resource Center................................................................................801-957-4659 eLearning...........................................................................................................801-957-4406 Financial Aid* ...................................................................................................801-957-4410 International Student Affairs.............................................................................801-957-4528 Jordan Campus.................................................................................................801-957-2600 Library...............................................................................................................801-957-3847 Miller Campus...................................................................................................801-957-5417 Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs......................................................801-957-4954 Office of the Registrar and Academic Records ................................................801-957-4298 Orientation & Student Success ..........................................................................801-957-4299 Parking Services................................................................................................801-957-4011 South City Child Care & Family Services...........................................................801-957-3070 Student Life & Leadership.................................................................................801-957-4015 Taylorsville Redwood Eccles Early Childhood Development Lab School..........801-957-4567 Testing/Assessment Center*............................................................................801-957-4500 TRIO Programs ..................................................................................................801-957-4089 Westpointe Campus..........................................................................................801-957-2150 West Valley Center ...........................................................................................801-957-2118
Childcare Programs
Tutoring services in a variety of subjects are provided free to SLCC students. Students may walk in, schedule an appointment, participate in group study sessions or even receive help online.
For more information on how you can use these services, please visit slcc.edu/tutoring or any of the tutoring centers conveniently located at a number of SLCC campuses.
The LAC is a great place for fitness and it’s FREE Take advantage of the top-notch facilities that the Lifetime Activities Center has to offer! Enjoy six full-size racquetball courts, state-of-the-art strength and fitness facilities, three tennis courts, an indoor running track and more. Best of all, it’s free with your valid SLCC OneCard. Visit slcc.edu/lac for more information. AA/EO INSTITUTION | REV. 01.22.20
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