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15 Admissions and Registration 2017-2018 Catalog Exemptions Students may be exempt from various matriculation components. See a counselor to review exemption criteria. Any student may seek waiver from the matriculation process. Visit the Counseling Center for more information. Appeals Procedure Students may request, in writing, to waive orientation, counseling and testing or assessment. Students will meet with a counselor to discuss the student’s request for exemption. If both the counselor and student agree that an exemption is warranted, an exemption form will be signed by both parties. If a disagreement ensues, the student will be allowed to appeal to the vice president of student services or the dean of students, and the student will discuss the student’s request and resolve it during this meeting. In every case, the student has the right to be exempted frommatriculation components, although the counselor and/or vice president may believe that participation is in the student’s best interest and would be beneficial in helping the student to select appropriate classes. Student Success/Matriculation Checklist Every student should have an educational goal, a reason for going to college. Matriculation is the process that allows the college and the student to form a partnership which helps you attain your goals. We ask you to commit yourself to an educational objective and we will commit ourselves to helping you succeed. The components of matriculation are as follows: (Check when completed) o APPLICATION/ADMISSIONS The first step is to complete an application for admission. Applications are available online at www.reedleycollege.edu > Apply Online. Computers with Internet access are available in the Admissions and Records Office. o ACTIVATE YOUR WEBADVISOR AND SCHOOL EMAIL ACCOUNTS Activate your WebAdvisor Student Account at www. reedleycollege.edu > WebAdvisor. New, former, and returning students, please allow 2-3 business days after submitting your application for admission. Activate your school email account at www.reedleycollege.edu > New & Returning Students > Student Email. New, former, and returning students, please allow 2-3 business days after submitting your application for admission. o ORIENTATION Participate in a Reedley College orientation. Attend the orientation online at www.reedleycollege.edu > Reedley College Online Orientation. o TESTING Take the placement test. The test evaluates your mathematics (basic math, algebra or college level math) and English (reading and writing) skills and helps to determine which courses are right for you. Appointments for the placement test can be made online at www.reedleycollege. edu > Online Services > eSars Testing Appointments. o COUNSELING and ADVISEMENT Meet with a college counselor. A Reedley College counselor can help take the guess-work out of selecting classes and will help you plan your educational path. Make an appointment online at www.reedleycollege.edu > Online Services > eSars Online Counseling Appointments o FINANCIAL AID (available for eligible students) If you need financial assistance, Reedley College is committed to helping you obtain financing for your education. For those that qualify, Financial aid includes scholarships, grants, loans, and on-campus employment. Visit the Reedley College Financial Aid Office at www. reedleycollege.edu/financialaid. Financial Aid applications are available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. o REGISTRATION Register for classes. Students who are first to complete steps one through five are the first to register. Students can register online at www.reedleycollege.edu, in person at the Admissions and Records Office or at Reg-To-Go at their high school. The fall semester begins in mid-August and ends in mid-December. The spring semester starts in early January and ends in mid-May. Summer sessions begin in June and end in late July and early August. o PAY FEES Pay your fees within 48 hours of registering for classes so you don’t get dropped! If you receive financial aid, you still need to make sure that your fee balance is paid. You can pay your fees at the Business Services Office window in the Student Services building or online on WebAdvisor. o BUY YOUR BOOKS AND PARKING PERMIT Bring your schedule, and purchase your books at the Bookstore. If you plan to park on campus, parking permits are $30 per semester, and $10 during the summer and may be purchased in the Business Services Office in the Student Services building or in the Bookstore. o STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN (SEP) Meet with a counselor to develop a semester-by-semester student educational plan (SEP) based on your educational and individual goals.