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Advising and CounselingTransfer AdvisingAs members of the New York State Transfer andArticulation Association, the Advising andCounseling Center has developed contacts with manyof the four-year colleges and universities where amajority of SUNY Orange students transfer tocomplete their undergraduate and post-graduatedegrees. These relationships are instrumental inhelping guide students, and careful planning canstreamline the transfer process to their college ofchoice. The Advising and Counseling Center willassist students with this process by helping themunderstand how to: go about selecting a transferinstitution; the transfer process and the SUNYtransfer guarantee; and how to find informationabout the application requirements and process, andappropriate courses for their institution of choice.The Center also sponsors College Transfer Days inthe fall semester, inviting approximately 90 public andprivate college and university representatives tocampus to discuss their programs.Assessment CenterAll degree-seeking students are required toparticipate in an assessment of their English andmath skills prior to registering for classes, unless awaiver of the test is granted. This assessment isdesigned to ensure that students are placed into theappropriate classes based on their abilities. Advisorsare available to discuss how the results of theassessment test fit into the student’s academic andcareer goals. For further information, call theAssessment Center at 845-341-4045.Students who do not have a high school diplomafrom an accredited and registered high school, or ahigh school equivalency diploma, but wish to applyfor financial aid must meet minimum scorerequirements on the Placement Assessment/Ability toBenefit Test to be academically eligible for financialaid.Veterans AffairsThe College’s Veterans Affairs Certifying Official,located in the Advising and Counseling Center,provides benefit information, enrollment certificationand support services to meet the needs of militaryveteran students and their dependents. Additionally, adesignated academic advisor works with veteranstudents to help them develop and pursue academicplans, acclimate to the academic environment, andsecure any additional resources necessary to facilitatesuccess. For further information, please call the VACertifying Official at 845-341-4071.Workshops/Classes/Programs/FacilitiesThe Student Success Center, located on the secondfloor of the George F. Shepard Student Center, servesas a multipurpose venue for workshops, classes andprograms coordinated through the Advising andCounseling Center. From study and life skills to careerplanning and financial aid workshops, the Center isdedicated to providing an array of opportunities toenhance the student’s college experience. When notbeing utilized for scheduled programs, the StudentSuccess Center is available as an open computer lab forstudents’ academic needs.Office of Career & Internship ServicesThe Office of Career & Internship Services assistsstudents with all phases of the career developmentprocess. The Office is staffed by professionals who canguide students through a maze of career informationand make valuable resources available for their use.Specific services include:Career Advising/CounselingCareer Specialists work with students on a 1:1 basis,or through group workshops and career planningcourses. We provide assessments which help thestudents to gain a better understanding of theirinterests, skills and abilities, values and personalitytype. We assist students to obtain and researchoccupational, educational and employmentinformation and help them determine what collegemajor may complement their career explorationresults. The staff is available to work with students onresume preparation, interviewing techniques,networking essentials and professional presentations.Career InformationThe Office of Career & Internship Services assistsstudents to access resources which help them assessand relate their interests, skills, expectations,education, experience, personal background, anddesired lifestyle to the employment market. We haveinformation available on current and projectedemployment opportunities and can direct students tointernet sites which can further help them in thecareer exploration process.Employment ServicesThe Office of Career and Internship Servicesmaintains an on-line job bank for part-time and fulltimejobs which is available 24/7 as long as the studenthas access to the Internet. We help students developresumes and cover letters and assist them to preparefor job interviews. Our office assists students inconnecting with employers through campusinterviews, job fairs, networking opportunities, andjob-search events.Experiential EducationThe Office provides experiential education programsthat include student employment, internships,volunteer jobs, service learning, and shadowing48 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2011