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Admissions and Registration
2015-2016 Catalog
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 andwewill commit ourselves tohelping
you succeed. The components ofmatriculation are as follows:
(Check when completed)
o APPLICATION/ADMISSIONS
I have completed the Reedley College application
for admission online at:
o ORIENTATION
I have attended, or participated in, one
of the orientation options offered by
Reedley College.
o TESTING
I have completed all three parts of the
assessment test. (Schedule appointments
online through eSARS).
• English Reading
• English Sentence Skills
• Mathematics (basic math,
algebra, or college level math)
o COUNSELING and ADVISEMENT
I have met with a counselor/advisor for class
selection and advising. (Schedule appointments
online through eSARS).
o FINANCIAL AID (available for eligible students)
I have completed the FAFSA (Free Application
for Federal Student Aid)online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
o STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN (SEP)
I have met with a counselor to develop
a semester by semester Student Education Plan
(SEP) based on my educational and individual
circumstances. (Schedule appointments online
through eSARS).
o FOLLOW-UP
I have scheduled a follow-up appointment with
a counselor to discuss certificates, degrees,
majors and develop, revise, or complete an
SEP. (Schedule appointments online
through eSARS).
Matriculation Exemptions
Certain students may be exempt from several components
of matriculation including assessment, orientation, and
counseling/advising.
The exemptions are as follows:
Assessment exemption:
1) the student has submitted evidence (e.g.,
official grade report or transcript) which
provides verification of satisfactory
completion of the college level prerequisite
course; or
2) the student chooses not to participate.
Orientation and/or counseling/advising
exemption:
1) the student chooses not to participate;
2) the student has completed twelve or more
acceptable transferable units;
3) the student has completed an associate
degree or higher;
4) the student has certain educational goals;
a. to maintain a certificate or license;
b. personal development (intellectual,
cultural); or
c. to complete credits for a high school
diploma or G.E.D.
Advising
A counselor or education advisor is available to assist students
with their educational endeavors each semester. Students may
obtain counseling assistance by contacting the Counseling
Center. Online counseling is also available via the Reedley
College website at .
Registration
Following the application process, a student receives approval
for registration. Registration information may be found in
the schedule of courses. Registration is the act of officially
enrolling in one or more courses at one or more of the State
Center Community College District locations.
Assignment of Registration Dates
Based on Education Code section 58108, students will be
assigned registration priority in the order listed below:
1. Legally Mandated: Students who have completed
orientation, assessment, developed student education
plans, not on academic or progress probation for two
consecutive terms as defined in these policies and
procedures, are in good academic standing, who do not