2010-2011 student handbook - El Camino College Compton Center

sions and Records Office. Failure to complete this process may result in a letter grade of A
through F recorded on the student’s permanent record. It is the high school student’s responsibility
to submit all required documentation on time and complete by the published
deadlines. Failure to do so will jeopardize the student’s enrollment for the semester/term.
In order to withdraw from a class, you must complete the drop form obtained in the Admissions
and Records Office the first two weeks of school and after that over the phone
or online. It is better to drop a class online so you can print a receipt that you dropped the
class. “W’s” will be used as factors for progress probation and dismissal procedures. Dropping
a class before the third week of school will not put a “W” on your permanent record.
What is the difference between the college catalog and the schedule of classes?
The College Catalog is a detailed publication of college policies, regulations, El Camino
College major requirements and course descriptions of every class offered at the El Camino
College Compton Center. The Schedule of Classes provides information about courses
being taught during a specific semester, including time, day, unit, etc.
HOW TO TRANSFER TO A FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY
First of all, get help!! Utilize the many services offered by the Transfer Center (D-29) and
set up an appointment with an academic counselor, a Transfer Center counselor, or a
university representative to review where you are in meeting transfer admissions requirements.
The following six steps can be a guide to your approach.
STEP 1: NARROW DOWN YOUR FOUR-YEAR CAMPuses AND MAJor OPTIONS
Although this is often difficult, you will eventually want to focus on a major and a university
to determine your specific requirements for transfer. Take some time to explore your
interests, values, and skills in choosing a major. Then conduct a search for the campus
that best fits what you are looking for in a university. Look at the university catalogs, visit
the university website, meet with a university representative, and go on a tour of the
university to get a feel for the campus environment. You may also want to check the
website www.assist.org to use the “Explore Majors” function to get a list of universities
that offer your major.
HOW TO CALCulate YOUR CUMulatiVE GPA
STEP 1: Obtain a copy of transcripts from El Camino College; line out the classes that do
not have a letter grade (such as W, I, P, NP).
stEP 2: Add up the units attempted for each class and the grade points for those classes
listed. Grade points are calculated by multiplying units attempted by the grade point
value for the grade received in each class.
A = 4 points
B = 3 points
C = 2 points
D = 1 points
F = 0 points
STEP 3: Once you have added all units attempted and the grade points, compute your
GPA by dividing the number of grade points by units attempted.
Grade Points x Units Attempted = GPA
Example:
COURSE UNITS AttEMPTED GRADE GRADE POINT
Psychology 5 3 A = 4 3 x 4 = 12
Business 1B 4 F = 0 3 x 0 = 0
Math 70** 5 C = 2 5 x 2 = 10
English 1A 4 B = 3 4 x 3 = 12
History 1A 3 B = 3 3 x 3 = 9
Spanish 1 1 D = 1 4 x 1 = 4
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47 Grade Points ¸ 23 units attempted = 2.042 GPA
Note: “D” and “F” grades are calculated into GPA. P/NP courses are not calculated into
the GPA.
STEP 2: FULFILL YOUR GENERAL EDUCation REQuireMents
You can do this by fulfilling the CSU General Education certification pattern if you wish to
transfer to a CSU or the IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum)
pattern if you may be applying to UC and CSU. It is important to note that the IGETC
pattern may not be appropriate for certain majors, check the website www.assist.org or
make an appointment with a counselor for information. The General Education patterns
for many independent universities are also available in the Transfer Center (D-29).
STEP 3: COMPlete THE NUMBer OF REQuireD TRANSFERABLE UNITS / GRADes
You must complete a minimum of 60 transferable units to meet minimum admissions
requirement for UC and CSU. Less units are required for transfer admissions to many
independent universities. A minimum grade point average of a 2.0 for CSU and a 2.4 for
UC is requirement in transferable courses. However, the minimum grade point average
does not guarantee acceptance to all campuses and all majors. The higher your grade
point average is, the greater the opportunity to be accepted to the university and major
of your choice.
STEP 4: COMPlete ANY REQuireD MAJor PrereQuisities
In order to be most competitive and most prepared, courses specified in the particular
major at the university you have chosen should be completed before transfer. You will
want to consult the website www.assist.org or check the major guide sheets located
in the Counseling Department for specific major requirements at various colleges and
universities.
STEP 5: FILE AN ADMissions APPLICation TO UNIVERSITIES
Apply to multiple campuses – “don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.” Be aware of the
priority application filing deadlines and apply early. Apply online.
STEP 6: FILE FOR GE CertifiCation AT THE RECorDS WINDOW
If you will have the CSU GE pattern or the IGETC completed before transferring to the
university, request CSU or IGETC general education certification at the Records Window.
The request should be made during your last semester at El Camino College, after you
To calculate your transferable GPA
have been admitted to universities and have decided where you will enroll.
NOTE: ** Make sure you consult with the ECC Catalog and see if the course is transferable
or not to calculate your transferable GPA – under the title of the course, it
will say “Transfer CSU” or Transfer CSU, UC.”
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