INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008, BEGINNING @ 10:00 AM until 5 PM at Room 506 (Building 500).
Once you have arrived, please go ahead and follow the instructions below. You can also download and print the complete
instruction here (4 pages/ 83 KB PDF ).
Chabot College International Student Program
Online College Orientation, English/Math Assessment and Program Planning
International Student Orientation and PSCN course
F-1 & M-1 Visa Students are mandated to comply with the following after arrival:
1. Contact the International Student Office to advise your arrival into the United
States via e-mail at intladms@chabotcollege.edu or leave a phone message at
510.723.6996. Be sure to clearly spell your name as indicated on your I-20 and state your
Student ID number as listed above, advise your current U.S. address and phone number(s).
2. Complete the general college orientation online in order to select your assessment testing
and program planning date (instructions below).
3. Register online for classes at www.chabotcollege.edu/CLASS-Web
4. Attend the mandatory International Student Orientation, Thursday, August 14, 2008,
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We will provide a free continental breakfast and lunch.
5. Enroll in the full semester 1 unit Psychology Counseling PSCN 28-001 Course #21927.
The online, college orientation is designed for all students (U.S citizens, etc.) so it will cover general college information. Some information listed in the online orientation is designed for U.S. citizens and may not apply to F-1 & M-1 visa students. The separate International Student Orientation/Welcome will cover immigration rules and regulations for student visa compliance. The full semester PSCN 28 course is mandatory and will cover adjustment and academic issues specific to new F-1visa students. It must be taken at the first semester of attendance. You must adjust your class schedule around this course.
ONLINE GENERAL COLLEGE ORIENTATION AND ASSESSMENT TEST APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING
1. You’ll need access to a printer before going online.
2. Complete the general college online orientation at www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling/orientation.
3. Once you complete the orientation, you will be directed to make an APPOINTMENT to attend the English/Math assessment and program planning session. Your TOEFL results indicate you do not need ESL so be sure to schedule the regular English test. When you’re done, print out your appointment & “proof of completion” slip.
ONLINE GENERAL COLLEGE ORIENTATION AND ASSESSMENT TEST APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING FOR STUDENTS ARRIVING AND APPOINTMENTS ARE FULL:
1. Complete the general college online orientation at www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling/orientation.
2. Attend one of the drop-in slots for testing listed for the month of August.
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY.
3. Schedule a separate counseling appointment with the International Student Counselor, Ms. Sadie Ashraf or Mr. Michael D’Aloisio, 510-723-7013. Be sure to state you are an F-1International Student. If you are experiencing difficulty obtaining an appointment, please contact Ms. Maya Tsai or Ms. Dolly Balangitao for assistance.
You may review the study guides on the Assessment Center website prior to your test date http://www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling/assessment/studyguides.asp
TEST DAY
MAKE SURE YOU ARE WELL RESTED AND RECOVERED FROM JET LAG. BE SURE TO EAT BREAKFAST IF MORNING TESTING. IF YOU’RE TIRED OR HUNGRY YOUR TEST RESULTS MAY BE LOWER AND YOU MAY BE FORCED TO ENROLL INTO THE WRONG LEVEL OF ENGLISH OR MATH.
ARRIVE EARLY. Once testing begins you will not be allowed in the room.
Bring your appointment & “proof of completion” slip to the session.Room 1840,Building 1800.
Bring your passport (Photo ID required) and know your Student ID # (see page 1).
I. Separate counseling appointments will probably be booked by the time you arrive in the country. Use the short counseling services provided at assessment sessions that indicate inclusion of Program Planning. The counselor should be able to give you enough information so you can register for your first term. If you still need additional counseling, you may go to the counseling department in Building 100. Be sure to tell the counseling receptionist you are an
F-1 visa International Student. Please ask to first see the International Student Counselor, Ms. Sadie Ashraf or Mr. Michael D”Aloisio. If neither is available, ask for a “drop in” standby appointment for any counselor. If you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after Chabot, please advise the counselor as to which college you think you want to transfer. There is a sequence to follow for California State University and University of California transfer students. You will need to book an international student counseling appointment with Ms. Sadie Ashraf sometime in mid-September 2008 for long term Student Educational Planning. These appointments are generally 30-60 minutes long. Our goal is to confirm your Fall courses immediately then concentrate on your future once you have settled into the new term.
Chabot College does not have a foreign transcript evaluator on staff. If you wish to transfer foreign college credit towards a Chabot College degree, you must have the foreign transcript evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation service. The fee charged by these services is approximately $125.00. If you wish to transfer foreign college credit towards your future transfer school’s bachelor’s degree, you must have that transcript evaluated by the transfer school. Most four-year colleges and universities have a foreign transcript evaluator on staff.
II. Once you have determined which classes you want you must first check to see if they are still open. Chabot’s registration system is accessed via our website @ www.chabotcollege.edu then clicking on Class Web. You’ll need to know your school ID number and your initial PIN is your birthdate MMDDYY. (Example: If your date of birth is March 20, 1988 or 20MAR1988, your PIN would be 032088) If you are having difficulty accessing the web registration system, please follow the link to the CLASS-Webmaster or go to the Student Online Services office located in the lobby of Building 100.
III. For those of you arriving early or transferring from another school, please complete your registration prior to leaving for vacation. If you wait, the classes may not be available by the time you return.
IV. After arriving, the International Student Office will need a copy of your passport and F-1 visa. At the immigration port of entry the officer will stamp your I-20 and your I-94 Departure Record (white card stapled inside passport upon arrival). We will need a copy of pages 1 and 3 of the stamped I-20 and a copy of the stamped front and the back of the I-94.
If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the International Student Program (isp). WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU IN PERSON AT THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008, BEGINNING @ 10:00 AM until 5 PM at Room 506 (Building 500).
English and/or Math Testing Only Sessions /No Counseling Session Included
Will need to schedule a separate counseling appointment.
Building 1800, Room 1840
Results are available within 3 working days. You can log into CLASS-Web to get your results online.
To obtain your results in time to register before classes begin, please try to test no later than
Tuesday, August 12
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English and/or Math Assessment Testing Only (DROP-IN - NO APPOINTMENT) Please come anytime between the hours listed on the dates below. No appointments needed. Bring a valid Photo ID (students will not be admitted without Photo ID) & know your Student ID #. |
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Tuesdays |
Wednesdays |
Fridays |
Saturday |
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August 4, 11, 25
Come anytime between 1:00 – 4:30 PM |
August 5, 12, 26
Come anytime between 10:00 AM – 1: 30 PM |
August 6, 13, 20, 27
Come anytime between 4:30 – 6:30 PM |
August 1, 8,15, 22, 29
Come anytime between 9:00 – 11:00 AM |
August 2, 16, 23
Come anytime between 9:00 AM – 11:30 noon |
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English Assessment will take approx. 1 hour and the Math Assessment will take approx. 45 minutes. Please plan accordingly. |
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CHEMISTRY DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Students interested in taking Chemistry 1A: General College Chemistry have the option of taking the Chemistry Diagnostic Test to fulfill their prerequisite for the class. This is a timed, paper and pencil test. If you pass the test you will meet the prerequisite for Chemistry 1A. If you fail, you will need to complete Math 55 or 55B AND Chemistry 31 with a grade of "C" or higher in order to meet the prerequisite.
These sessions are on a first-come, first served basis. No appointments needed. Please arrive15 minutes early. Bring a valid Photo ID (students will not be admitted without Photo ID) & know your Student ID #. If you can not make one of these dates, please contact the Assessment Center for an individual appointment. Non-programmable calculators are permitted. |
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Tuesday EVENINGS August 5, 12, 26
Starting at 4:00 PM- ending at 5:30 PM |
Thursday EVENINGS August 7, 21
Starting at 6:00 PM – ending at 7:30 PM |
**For ADA accommodations, please call the Disabled Student Resource Center (DSRC) at (510)723-6725. **
Phone: (510)723-6722 l Email: cc-assessment@chabotcollege.edu l Website: www.chabotcollege.edu/Counseling/assessment/
TRANSFER STUDENTS; F-1 Students transferring from another U.S. college (non ESL) but New to Chabot College:
If you arrive too late to take the assessment with counseling session and
have never attended a U.S. college:
You should still complete the online orientation then take our English and Math
assessment test on one of the drop-in dates listed previously. Try to
schedule an appointment or drop in to see the International Student Counselor,
Ms. Sadie Ashraf or Mr. Michael D’Aloisio. If you are unable to see a
counselor and need assistance with your scheduling, please contact the
International Student Program office. You are also free to register on
your own but will need to schedule a formal counseling SEP appointment in late
September.
We strongly recommend you schedule your assessment tests as early as possible and arrive as early as possible.