St u d e n t R e s o u r c e I n fo r m at i o nTransfer Career CenterThe Transfer/Career Center is designed toassist students in their transfer preparationto the college or university of their choice,and career exploration and planning. TheCenter is essentially a link with the campusesof the University of California, California StateUniversity, and independent, and out-of-statecolleges and universities. The Transfer/CareerCenter grants students the opportunityto map out their future.Where: Student Services Center, SSC-106(510) 235-7800, ext. 4241When: Regular Hours*:Monday 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tues.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Friday Closed*Hours Subject To Change<strong>College</strong> Services OnlineHow to Apply Online1. The <strong>Contra</strong> <strong>Costa</strong> Community <strong>College</strong>District online admissions application serviceis available 24-hours a day. If you needassistance, use the lab in SSC-104.2. Stepsa. Visit the campus websitewww.contracosta.edub. Click on “Apply Now” to begin youronline application for admissionc. Input the required information.d. If you never attended CCC, DVC orLMC, after an hour you will receive anemail with your student identificationnumber and WebAdvisor information.Webadvisorwww.contracosta.eduWebAdvisor provides students web-basedaccess to their records, where they can register,enroll, request a change of address, viewtheir grades, review their financial aid status,and perform various other functions online.Visit www.contracosta.edu and then selectthe WebAdvisor link.Logging into WebAdvisor and GettingYour Priority Enrollment Appointment1. Visit the campus website atwww.contracosta.edu2. Click on the “WebAdvisor” icon, then click“Use WebAdvisor Now” and log on byentering your User Name and Password.Your User Name is a continuous set ofcharacters consisting of your first initial,your full last name, and the last three digitsof your student ID number (for example:jdoe567). If you have never used WebAdvisor,your password is your six digit dateof birth (for example, if your birth date isJanuary 15, 1980, then your password wouldbe 011580). (Note: If you do not know yourstudent ID number, visit the Admissions &Records Office in SSC-115 or the StudentServices Lab in SSC-104 with a form ofidentification that includes your picture.You must have your student ID number toregister online.)3. Click “Current Students” for the StudentMenu.4. Under Registration click on “My PriorityRegistration Dates.”How to Register for Classes Online1. Before you go online, review the Scheduleof Courses and make a list of the classesyou want. You will not be permitted toenroll online in a course with a prerequisitethat you have not completed.2. On or after your priority registration dateand time, visit www.contracosta.edu andclick the “WebAdvisor” icon. Then click“Use WebAdvisor Now” and log on usingyour User Name and Password.3. Click on “Current Student.”4. Under Registration, click on “Express Registration”and enter the sections desiredfor the term you want.5. When you are finished entering all yourclasses, press the “submit” button.6. Input Action (Register, Remove, Waitlist),and submit.7. Click on “My Class Schedule” to view thecourse(s) for which you have registered(select term). If these are correct, print acopy of this screen for your records.8. If you want to make a payment by creditcard now, click the “Make a Payment”button.Payment10. If you are NOT paying by credit card,press the “Submit” button on the “MySchedule” screen and skip the paymentsteps. You must then make your paymentby cash or check at the Cashier’s windowin the SSC building or in theAdmissions & Records Office (SSC-115).11. If you ARE paying by credit card, enterthe Credit Card Type, Credit Card Number,Expiration Month and Year, Namethat appears on the Credit Card and E-mail Address in the corresponding fields,and Submit.Enrollment in Variable Unit CoursesA variable unit course is one that lists creditas a range, for example, .2-4 units. If youenroll in a variable unit course, please discussyour course objectives with your instructor,and determine how many units you willattempt to complete. That number should beindicated on your enrollment card. If it isn’t,40 • Spring 2011 • <strong>Contra</strong> <strong>Costa</strong> <strong>College</strong> • www.contracosta .eduyou will be charged for the minimum numberof units the course offers.Parking PermitParking permits can be purchased onlinethrough WebAdvisor. Log on to WebAdvisorand select “Parking Permit Purchase” fromthe Student Menu. Be sure to have availableyour:• Credit Card Information• Make and model of your vehicle• License plate number of your vehicleWhen you submit your Term and Location,you will then be connected with our parkingpermit partner, Credentials Solutions,to complete your purchase. See page 44 forcost information.Student IDTake the print-out of your class schedule tothe Student Life Center in the SA Building toobtain your college photo ID.<strong>College</strong> Servicesby Telephone<strong>Contra</strong> <strong>Costa</strong> <strong>College</strong> offers telephone servicefor enrollment, which makes it possiblefor you to call the college computer in Martinezto add courses (enroll), drop courses, orreview your previous term grades.Who May Use the ServiceYou may use the service if:(a) You have an active application on filein the Admissions & Records Office, andyou have completed the matriculationprocess, and(b) You have access to a Touch Tonetelephone (one that beeps after eachbutton is pushed).How and When to Use the Service1. System hours are:6:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight7 days a weekIf you use the system during Admission &Records Office hours, you may call the office(510) 235-7800, ext. 7500 if you needassistance.2. Make a list of your courses and numbersbefore you call. The course sectionnumber is the four-digit number listed immediatelyafter the course number.3. Call (866)-455-TREG and follow the simplestep-by-step directions, which you willhear.4. After the voice has welcomed you to the<strong>College</strong> Services by Telephone for <strong>Contra</strong><strong>Costa</strong> <strong>College</strong>:Press 1 to add a course.Press 2 to drop a course.Press 3 to review your course schedule.
St u d e n t R e s o u r c e I n fo r m at i o nPress 4 to drop all courses.Press 5 to cancel all changes made duringthis phone call.Press 6 to accept your course programand hear your registration fee balance. Ifyou choose, you can pay your fees at thistime with a credit card (see Payment ofFees below).Note: Once you enroll in your courses,you will be responsible for paying the associatedfees. If you drop your courses,you must do so within the refund period(the first two weeks of classes for semester-lengthclasses) in order to receive arefund. If you have not paid your fees andyou drop classes after the refund period,you will incur an outstanding debt to thecollege.Payment of FeesAs noted above, the phone system will tellyou how much money you owe. If you receivefinancial aid, the system will tell you only theamount not covered by financial aid, if any. Itwill then ask how you want to pay.Method of Paymenta. By credit card: You can pay your enrollmentfees with your VISA or MasterCard.Follow the phone instructions, entering allrequested credit card information.Remember to press the # sign after thelast number of your credit card.b. By mail: If you elect to pay by mail, makeyour check payable to <strong>Contra</strong> <strong>Costa</strong><strong>College</strong>. After you receive your RegistrationBilling Statement in the mail, pleasedetach the billing portion and mail it withyour payment. Be sure to write the semester,year, and your Student ID numberon your check and mail it to:Admissions & Records Office<strong>Contra</strong> <strong>Costa</strong> <strong>College</strong>2600 Mission Bell DriveSan Pablo, CA 94806c. In Person: Come to the campus Cashier’sOffice or the Admissions & Recordscounter located in the Student ServicesCenter lobby, where you can pay by creditcard, check or cash. An ATM is located inthe Student Service Center lobby for yourconvenience.How to Drop Classes Online1. Go to the campus website atwww.contracosta.edu and log on toWebAdvisor.2. From the Student Menu, select “Drop Sections.”3. Check the box for each course you wishto drop, and click “submit.”Final Exam ScheduleFinal Exam week is May 21-27, 2011. Be sureto confirm the class exam date and time withyour instructor.Off-Campus ClassesSome of the courses offered at <strong>Contra</strong><strong>Costa</strong> <strong>College</strong> meet at off-campus locationsthroughout the campus service area. Thename and address of the off-campus locationis listed with the course section information.AdmissionWho May EnrollYou are eligible for admission to CCC if any ofthe following apply:• You are 18 years or older• You are a high school graduate• You have passed the California HighSchool Proficiency Exam, and have beenawarded a Certificate of Proficiency by theState Board of Education• You are a secondary student in grades K-12and have a written recommendation fromyour school principal (see AB 338)• You are an indentured apprentice enrolledin related training programs• You are an international student who hasbeen accepted for admissionRestricted EnrollmentYou may not be permitted to enroll if any ofthe following apply:• You have not fully paid previous enrollmentfees• You have outstanding library charges forbooks overdue or lost• You have other outstanding debts to thecollege• You have been placed on dismissal statusApplicationfor AdmissionApplying for AdmissionYou must submit an online application (preferred)or a paper application for admissionto the Admissions & Records Office (SSC-115)if you:• Have never attended college before(New student)• Previously attended but have been awayfrom CCC for one or more semesters(Returning student)• Attended another college and are transferringto CCC this term(New transfer student)If you were enrolled at CCC during the lastterm, you are a Continuing Student and donot have to apply again for admission.Transfer of CreditIf you wish to transfer credits from anothercollege, you must make arrangements to haveyour official college transcript evaluated bythe Admissions & Records Office in order forproper credit to be given.Important note: If you request to haveofficial transcripts sent from another institutiondirectly to you, it is important that youDO NOT OPEN THE ENVELOPE. Openingthe envelope will render your transcriptsunofficial and you will have to request andpay for them again.Veterans’ BenefitsIf you wish to receive veterans’ educationalbenefits while attending <strong>Contra</strong> <strong>Costa</strong><strong>College</strong>, please contact the Admissions &Records Office in SSC-115, phone (510) 235-7800, ext. 4604, prior to enrolling.Change of Name or AddressYou are to promptly report a change ofaddress via WebAdvisor or in person at theAdmissions & Records Office. <strong>Contra</strong> <strong>Costa</strong><strong>College</strong> is not responsible for mail sent to anaddress that should have been updated bythe student.Any change in a name as a result of marriageor court action should be reportedto the Admissions & Records Office withthe documents which will substantiate thechange.www.contracosta .edu • <strong>Contra</strong> <strong>Costa</strong> <strong>College</strong> • Spring 2011 • 41