Checklist to Success

This checklist is your trail map from the beginning of your journey until you leave SCCC. It is designed to let you know what you've complted, and where you need to go next.

 First Year Seminar: With few exceptions, students beginning their freshman year at SCCC are required to take a First Year Seminar, or Return-to-Learn (for non-traditional students) course. This one credit hour course (Return-to-Learn is a two credit hour course) is designed to help the new college student explore advising & counseling services, majors, careers, personal learning styles, and more. The course lasts 1/2 of a semester, and many students enjoy taking the course early in the morning, so they have that extra time to study (or sleep in) for the last 1/2 of the semester.

Students who are not required to take the course may still do so; the credit will count towards a general elective course. Visit with your advisor to see if First Year Seminar is right for you!udents who are living on campus begin moving in Saturday & Sunday, August 20 & 21.

  • First Year Seminar students MUST attend the Welcome Day events. For Fall 2005, the event will be held on Monday, August 22nd. All students are welcome to attend.
  • Evening classes begin on August 22nd as well. Day classes do not begin until Tuesday, the 23rd.

 
 

First Week of Classes:

 

Second Week of Classes:

  • This is the last week to add classes; get it done!
  • Continue to evaluate your classes and your skill level
  • If you are in mathematics, English Composition, or a science course, and you think your placement is wrong, consult with your instructor to see if you can move up or down a level
  • Drop and add courses throught the Registrar's Office

Third Week of Classes:

  • Have a great Labor Day weekend!
  • Check the academic calendar for the last day to drop a course and receive 100% refund
  • Continue to evaluate your classes and your skill level
  • Discuss your concerns with your instructors and advisor

Remainder of September:

  • Check your schedule online; make sure you are attending all classes in which you are enrolled
  • If you have not been attending a class, get with the instructor to resolve all issues. (Note: instructors will not drop you from the class; that is your responsibility. You are financially responsible for courses you do not drop within 100% refund period.) All adjustments and corrections must be done by September 21st.

October:

  • Enjoy fall break!
  • Review your class schedule to better coordinate study time for mid-term exams
  • Mid-term grades will be posted by the fourth week of October (note: not all courses require a mid-term grade; consult the instructor of the course for more information).
  • Begin planning your spring schedule. Work with your advisor as needed.
  • Review your mid-term grades . Make an appointment for tutoring if necessary.

November:

  • Register for spring classes when registration opens (Usually second week of November)
  • Have a great Thanksgiving holiday, but don't forget to set aside some study time!
  • Last day to drop classes and receive a "W" on your transcript occurs right before Thanksgiving. If you are going to drop a class, do it before you leave for the holiday!

December:

  • Study! Final exams fall within the 3rd week of December. Get tutoring if needed. Be ready.
  • Book buy-back occurs during the week of finals; return your books during this time to avoid penalties.
  • If you haven't already done so, register for spring classes. Classes fill up quickly, and you may not get into classes you want (fun stuff).
  • Attend final exams
  • Evaluate your final fall grades
  • Evaluate your course selections for the spring and make changes if appropriate (drop/add period will continue through the first two weeks of the spring semester).

 

January: