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JUMPSTART – COLLEGE PREPARATION PROGRAM  Parent/Student Information Nights  Lunch time meetings to keep students on track  Admissions Applications Workshops  Help with Dual Enrollment Forms and registration process  Enroll in Orientation course at SRJC Counseling 270 in Spring 2019  No enrollment fees for high school students  Earn Priority Registration Get a JumpStart on college!

CAMPUSES AND SITES  Santa Rosa Campus  Petaluma Campus  Public Safety Training Center  Shone Farm  Southwest Santa Rosa Center  Online  Study Abroad in Barcelona, London, and Florence

SRJC HIGHLIGHTS  Championship Athletics Teams and Forensics Team  Outstanding Theater Arts Department and Summer Repertory Theatre  Dedicated and extraordinary faculty; small class sizes  Supportive and caring staff; we’re here to help! SRJC is celebrating its 100 th Anniversary in 2018! Find out how you can celebrate with us: srjc100.santarosa.edu

WHY SRJC?  Explore academic goals  Build basic skills  Upgrade job skills  Complete college credits while in high school  Complete a Career Technical Certificate  Earn an Associate Degree with a Major  Transfer from SRJC to college or university

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES SRJC awards more than 2,000 associate degrees and 2,500 career education certificates each year. Did You Know?  In 2018, 230 students transferred to the University of California system and 840 students transferred to California State Universities  Nearly 80% of SRJC applicants to the University of California are accepted.  In Sonoma County about 40% of high school graduates who attend college the fall after graduation enroll at SRJC.

THE SMART CHOICE Prepares Students to be University Starts Here College and Career Ready  Explore interests; decide  SRJC offers more than 100 on a major certificate programs  Complete GE course work  27% of certificate careers pay  AA/AS Transfer Degrees more than jobs requiring a with a guarantee Bachelor’s Degree  University degrees start at  53% of jobs in the U.S. require SRJC more than high school but less than a 4 ‐ year degree

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STUDENT SERVICES Student Health Service s

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SRJC has academic support to help students succeed in classes.  Library  Math Lab  Tutorial Center  Writing Center

LEARNING COMMUNITIES Students get the support they need for a smooth transition to college life. Other opportunities:  EOPS Summer Bridge Program  First Year Experience (Counseling 10)  Interdisciplinary Learning Communities  Native American Summer Bridge Program

PILLARS OF SUCCESS

DUAL ENROLLMENT  Take SRJC classes while still in high school  No enrollment fees for high school students  Finish classes you need for high school graduation  Get a head start on college  Save money!  Talk to your high school counselor to get started.

GETTING STARTED  Apply.  Placement.  Orientation.  Education Plan and Counseling.  Enroll. Complete these success steps before graduation from high school. Students receive Priority Registration for Summer and Fall by completing the placement process, attending Counseling 270 (Orientation) & developing an Education Plan.

WHAT’S IT GOING TO COST?  $46 per unit for California residents  12 units x $46 = $552  Cost of books and supplies: $400+  Look for used books or Rent books from SRJC bookstore  Fees  Student Health Fee: $20 per semester  Student Center Fee: up to $10 per year  Transportation Fee: up to $10 per semester  Parking permit (optional)  $60 per semester Total: About $1,000 per semester

PAYING FOR COLLEGE  Dual Enrollment – Registration fees are waived for high school students.  The Doyle Scholarship  Financial Aid – every Senior should apply!  Promise Grant  Other Grants  Loans  Federal Work Study  Work  Family Support

FINANCIAL AID It’s free to apply! • Add SRJC to your school list. Applications open October 1 st . • FAFSA California Dream Act Free Application for Federal Student Aid fafsa.ed.gov dream.csac.ca.gov

DREAM CENTER SERVICES the Dream Center provides services for undocumented students in a safe, caring space. students receive personalize support for:  Assistance with filing the AB540  SRJC Scholarship application Affidavit assistance  Confidential advising  Matriculation guidance  Information & verification on  Academic counseling referrals  Education and outreach to DACA status  California Dream Act information Dream Center partners and support services Santa Rosa Campus, Plover Hall Lobby (707) 521-7947 Petaluma Campus, Jacobs Hall, Room 116 (707) 778-4177

The Differences Between High School and College High School Student College Student Study Minimal 24 ‐ 30 Study hours hours per week   In class 30 hours per week In class 12 ‐ 15 hours per week   Less time studying More study time required   Parents are responsible Student is responsible   School chooses your schedule Choose your own schedule   Parents have access to student Only the student has access to academic records academic records