College Orientation
MSC Dual Enrollment
Land Acknowledgement:
We are living in the ancestral territory of the Dena’ina and Ahtna Peoples and I’d like to offer my respect to their elders past and present. Mat-Su Central is committed to honoring the land, culture, and language of the Alaska Native people and all Indigenous people.
*Create a temporary New User login to access the admissions application.
+Create ‘Login ID’ & ‘“Password’, then select ‘Login’
*Choose ‘Campus” and ‘Application type’
+Select ‘Continue’, complete the application checklist, then select ‘Application is Complete’
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Meeting with a college advisor is strongly encouraged. View course offerings by selecting ‘Current Students’; select ‘Class Schedule Search’
AUG �23
Fall Classes Begin
If class has met one or more times, not recommended to add.
Drop Deadline
Student must drop before this deadline in order to get 100% refund and course not show on college transcript.
SEP 3
5pm
�OCT 29
Withdrawal Deadline
If you withdraw from a course, tuition and fees are nonrefundable.
Fall Dates
November 22
Spring Registration
Registration opens to non-degree seeking students.
Spring Classes Begin
If class has met one or more times, not recommended to add.
January 10
Drop Deadline
Student must drop before this deadline in order to get 100% refund and course not show on college transcript.
January 21 5pm
Withdrawal Deadline
If you withdraw from a course, tuition and fees are nonrefundable.
March 25
Spring Dates
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
College G.P.A.
Must maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher or one semester of probation. May lose federal financial aid eligibility until over 2.0.
% of Attempted Credits
Must pass with D or higher at the rate of 67% or higher. If not, will have one semester of probation before potential loss of federal financial eligibility.
Withdrawals
Withdrawals do not affect grade point average. However, a W does effect % of Attempted Credits.
F’s
Watch deadlines, view grades on Blackboard, talk to professor, use the Learning Center, use study buddies to avoid F’s. F’s will count towards G.P.A. and % of Attempted Credits.
Calendars
MSBSD
District Schools’ First Day August 18
No School: Labor Day September 6
No School: Prof Dev. October 1
No School: Veterans Day November 11
No School: Thanksgiving November 25,26
Semester Ends December 16
University of Alaska system
U of A Classes Begin August 23
No Classes: Labor Day September 6
No Classes: Thanksgiving November 24,25,26
FINAL EXAMS December 6-11
(Please Note: final exam time may differ from normal class meeting day and time)
Why Get a Wolfcard?
Textbooks
Textbooks can be purchased through the college’s bookstore in person or online.
High School
College
Digital Etiquette
🙋 Student must initiate all communication (no parent/guardian contact)
🙋 Use a greeting line with Professor XxxnamexxX (instead of Mr., Ms. or Mrs.)
🙋 Use proper punctuation and grammar
🙋 Be careful with your tone (remember: nothing is ever private online)
🙋 First search, post question to class discussion via Blackboard, ask classmates, look at syllabus then ask professor (or attend office hours)
🙋 Keep messages short and succinct
🙋 Lastly, use manners (please and thank you)
“Disciplinary action may be initiated by the University and disciplinary sanctions imposed against any student found responsible for committing, attempting to commit, or intentionally assisting in the commission of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty applies to examinations, assignments, laboratory reports, fieldwork, practicums, creative projects, or other academic activities.”
(https://catalog.uaa.alaska.edu/handbook/student-freedoms-rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity/)
Time Management
Consider:
1 hour of class time �= �2 hours outside of class
Helpful Hints
Daily, weekly, monthly planning
Print all syllabi and store in an organized fashion
Make use of study groups
Note taking
The librarian (college & MSC) is a great resource
Meet with college advising staff or professor during office hours
Utilize tutoring on campus
Why Take the Leap?