College Transition Class

Thank you for your interest in attending Las Positas College in Fall 2012. The transition from high school to college has many components between the application to the college and actual enrollment in courses. Accessing student support services in college adds an additional layer to the preparation process. The most notable aspect of this process involves a major shift from school initiated procedures to student initiated. Students are responsible for seeking out and requesting services.

The Disability Resource Center at Las Positas has developed guidelines that will enable you to receive assessment and counseling services in time to register early for Fall classes in May. While that may seem far away, success is often a result of properly laid groundwork. The timing has been set in order to take advantage of the Early Admissions Program available to all seniors and allow time to complete the following steps:

Getting Started
Step 1		Complete Application for Concurrent Enrollment at Las Positas
		Concurrent enrollment provides high school students with the opportunity to take classes at the college while still enrolled in high school. In order to enroll in the DSPS Transition Class in the Spring, students must complete the following 3 forms: Concurrent Enrollment Application. This on-line application is specific to the Spring 2012 semester and does not apply to Fall 2012. Check the "Concurrent Enrollment" box at the end of the application. Please be sure to complete the separate application for Fall in step 4. Concurrent Enrollment Application Recommendation for LRNS 110 (Parent and principal/designee signature required) High School students are still part of the local high school district and therefore must have the approval of the principal or designee in order to enroll in college courses. Learning Skills 110 is the course name and number for the DSPS Transition Class. Indicate the section you wish to attend, Either: CRN 32680 LRNS 110 V01 M 4:30-6:20 4/16 - 5/7 or CRN 32682 LRNS 110 V02 W 5:30-7:20 4/18 - 5/9 Concurrent Enrollment Recommendation Form Parental/Guardian Authorization Form for Minors (required even if over 18 years of age) This forms allows Las Positas to attend to your student while on the campus. A parent or guardian must sign this form even if the student is over 18 years of age Parental/Guardian Authorization Form for Minors

Step 2		Provide High School Transcripts
		Attach high school transcripts to concurrent enrollment application. Transcripts are required to verify high school enrollment.

Step 3		Complete Early Admission Application
		http://www.cccapply.org/applications/CCCApply/apply/Las_Positas_College.html *Early Admission process becomes available on February 1, 2012. This is a separate* application from concurrent enrollment in Step 1. Concurrent enrollment covers the period a student is in high school. Early Admission establishes the student’s intent to enroll at Las Positas once they have completed high school.**

Assessment & Orientation
Step 4		Attend an Assessment Session
		All new students are required to take English and Math placement tests to determine the appropriate level courses. These are not pass/fail nor do they determine admission into the college. Early Admission students will have the option of completing the English/math assessment at their high school.

Step 5		Attend DSPS Orientation Classes
		This is an important component of the transition process. Orientation involves a series of meetings that prepare students for the changes they will face including time management, course selection, student life and college resources. These meetings will take place in April/May

Step 6		Register for Classes
		Early Admission Students will have the opportunity to register before other new students. This is a small window of opportunity so be sure to register on the established date: May 12^th 2012