2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

Admission Requirements and Procedures
MATRICULATION
Matriculation is a statewide California Community College program that assists students in successfully completing
their education and career goals. The matriculation process includes orientation, assessment testing, counseling/
advising, and follow-up. Though the matriculation process is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended that
students participate to assure a successful college experience.
Matriculating students are defined as those who:
• Are enrolling for six units or more; and/or
• Are pursuing a degree or certificate; and/or
• Plan to take English or Math courses.
Student Orientation
Feather River College offers two basic types of new student orientation: on-campus and online. Both types are
designed to familiarize students with the FRC campus, faculty and staff, college programs and policies, and student
rights and responsibilities. In addition, both assist students in completing the initial steps in matriculation, provide
information about how to be successful in college, and explain the support services available both on and off campus.
For an extended orientation, students can enroll in College 100, Becoming a Successful Student. All students are
encouraged to take part in an orientation.
Assessment Testing
Assessment tests indicate an entering student’s skill level in reading, writing and math and assist the student and
advisors or counselor in determining appropriate class placement. The tests take about two hours to complete and
results are available almost immediately. Assessment testing is to be completed prior to pre-registration counseling/
advising appointments. Results do not affect eligibility for admission. To prepare for the test, students can take an
assessment pretest at the following link: www.testprepreview.com/accuplacer_practice.htm
Assessment tests can be taken at the FRC Assessment Center or at a local community college. Appointments for onsite
testing must be made through the FRC Assessment Center at least one day in advance.
Special testing accommodations are available for students with disabilities and limited English skills by advance appointment.
Academic Advising
Academic advising is available to all students whether they have defined goals in a specific major or vocational subject
area, or are undecided and need help selecting a program or major. Advisors will use the College Catalog to
provide students with discipline specific information that includes the sequence of courses necessary for graduation
or transfer and a clear outlook of career and employment opportunities in the student’s major or interest area. In addition,
advisors will assist students in understanding how credits of other colleges count toward graduation. Advisors
are available on a drop-in or appointment basis.
An academic/athletic advisor specializes in advising athletes concerning NCAA I, NCAA II and NAIA transfer eligibility
requirements and works to assure that student athletes remain eligible. All student athletes are required to have
a completed Student Education Plan (SEP) on file their first semester. The Plan should be updated every semester.
Students should talk to faculty in their major about course sequencing, transfer options and employment opportunities
in their field of study.
Follow-Up
Advisors and counselors monitor student progress on an ongoing basis. Students are encouraged to meet with their
advisor or counselor at least once a semester to update their Student Education Plan (SEP) and identify services that
might assist them in completing their educational goals. Through an Early Alert process, faculty members identify
students who are facing challenges in their courses. The advisors and counselors then conduct intervention interviews
with these students to ensure they are aware of available support services and assistance programs, and make
referrals as appropriate.
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