Matriculation
The college's matriculation program helps students achieve their educational goals by providing information and guidance concerning the choices that are available to them. To "matriculate" means to enroll and to commit oneself to an educational goal. Thus, matriculation is a process which requires a commitment on the part of the college as well as the student.

The matriculation program has been designed especially for students who intend to earn a certificate or degree at the college or to transfer to a four-year college or university, but the services are available to all students admitted to the college.

Here are the steps in the matriculation process:

1. Admission

File an Application in the Admissions Office. Obtain, complete and submit the Application for Admission form to the Admissions Office. Obtain an assessment/orientation appointment card and bring it to the assessment/orientation session on the specified date. If you are exempt from the assessment test, as determined by a counselor, it is highly recommended that you attend the orientation on the specified date.

2. Orientation
Matriculating students who have been admitted to the college are expected to attend an orientation session before registering for classes. The orientation program includes assessment for English and mathematics and provides important information to students about the programs and services available at the college.

These students are exempt from Orientation:

• Students with the following educational goals: preparation for a new career, advancement in their current job/career, maintenance of a certificate or license, educational development, or completion of credits for high school diploma
• Students enrolled in apprenticeship programs
• Students who have an associate degree or higher
• Students concurrently enrolled at a four-year college

3. Assessment

Students will be given an assessment appointment at the time of application. Assessment is an important part of the matriculation process by which students are guided through the college curriculum. It is commonly used by community colleges to assist students in selecting courses best suited to their abilities and educational goals.

Assessment is a process that includes testing as well as other measures and is intended to assist students in meeting course prerequisites. Reading, writing, ESL and math assessment tests help you enroll in the right courses. Students are required to take the assessment tests before enrolling in English or math courses and classes with English or math prerequisites to ensure proper placement.

Students may meet course prerequisites based on other factors such as past educational achievements in mathematics or English or course completion.

Testing accommodations are available to students with disabilities.

These students are exempt from Assessment:

• Students with the following educational goals: preparation for a new career, advancement in their current job/career, maintenance of a certificate or license, educational development, or completion of credits for high school diploma
• Students enrolled in apprenticeship programs
• Students who have an associate degree or higher
• Students concurrently enrolled at a four-year college
• Students who have taken the placement tests within the last three years

4. Advisement and Counseling

The advisement/counseling session immediately follows assessment. Students will be provided with information to assist with selections of courses, degree requirements, college policies and procedures and services available on campus.

These students are exempt from Counseling/Advising:

• Students who have taken the placement tests in the last 3 years.
• Students with the following educational goals: preparation for a new career, advancement in their current job/career, maintenance of a certificate or license, educational development, or completion of credits for high school diploma
• Students enrolled in apprenticeship programs
• Students who have an associate degree or higher
• Students concurrently enrolled at a four year college

5. Follow-up Services
As part of its commitment to ensuring student success, the college will provide follow-up services to all matriculated students. These services include a periodic review of the education plan to ensure that the student is progressing successfully toward his/her goal. Students who need additional support services will be referred to those services.