Counseling Division
Pathways to Success
Pathways to Success (Matriculation) is the process which brings the college
and you, the student, into an agreement for the purpose of developing and realizing
your educational objective. This process is designed to help you from the moment
you first apply until you complete your studies at Chabot. The agreement acknowledges
responsibilities of both the college and the student. Chabot College agrees
to provide a "path to success" which includes:
- An admission process
- An orientation to college instructional programs and student life
- An assessment of basic educational skills
- Counseling and advising for course selection and the development of a Student
Educational Plan (SEP)
- Quality Instruction
- Continuous follow-up on your progress with referral to support services
when needed
- Institutional research and evaluation which will monitor the effectiveness
of all services provided
You, the student, agree to pursue a "path to success" by:
- Expressing a broad educational intent upon admission and declare a specific
educational objective within a reasonable period of enrollment.
- Attending classes and complete assigned work
- Meeting with counselors to discuss educational choices
- Seeking support services as needed to assist you in completing course work
& maintain progress toward an educational goal based on standards set by Chabot
College.
Who Qualifies?
You will have an opportunity to participate in Pathways to Success if you have
chosen to:
- Transfer to a four year college/university(with or without an associate's degree), or
- Obtain a two year associate/vocational degree (without transfer), or
- Earn a vocational certificate (without transfer), or
- Improve basic skills in English, reading and math, or
- Are undecided in your goal.
Steps Towards Your Path to Success
- Admission: Your application provides us with information
about your educational plans and career goals. It also helps us to determine
if you qualify to participate in this program.
- Assessment: Assessment tests are provided in English and
Mathematics to help the counseling staff evaluate your current skills.
- Orientation: An orientation session introduces you to our
programs, services, academic regulations, expectations, campus facilities,
and student life.
- Program Planning/Counseling: Counselors will interpret
assessment test results and initiate the student's Student Education Plan
(SEP) by helping the student plan his/her first and second semester at Chabot.
- Follow-up: Your progress toward the attainment of your
educational goal is monitored on a regular basis by the counseling staff.
For students who may need help returning to good standing, counseling is available
on an appointment basis. Referrals to support services on and off campus are
made when necessary.
- Workshops: A variety of workshops are developed to keep
you on your "path to success".
