What is matriculation?
The Matriculation program provides funding for services which help students achieve their educational and career goals. These include orientation, assessment, admissions, counseling, referral and support services.What are my rights as a student?
You have the right to the following matriculation services: admissions, assessment and placement testing, orientation, advisement and counseling, and follow-up services (when needed).What are my responsibilities as a student?
You have the responsibility to express a broad educational intent at entrance and declare a specific educational goal following the completion of 15 semester units, attend classes regularly and complete assigned coursework, adhere to all college rules, regulations and policies and cooperate in the development of a student educational plan within 90 days after declaring a specific educational goal.Do I have to participate in the Matriculation program?
Generally speaking, yes, but you can refuse the services. SRJC Student Services strongly encourages students to participate since research demonstrates that new or new transfer students who take advantage of assessment, orientation and counseling services achieve their educational goals sooner than those students who don't. Let's look at each activity so you can more easily decide if you wish to participate:Orientation: SRJC has a variety of orientation packages designed to fit your busy schedule. You'll learn just about everything you need to know about attending SRJC, and your time with a counselor will be more productive because you'll understand the college system.
Assessment: If you plan to take an English or math course at SRJC, you must take the assessment tests. They use multiple measures to place you in the proper class. It's also important to complete your assessment testing before you meet with a counselor.
Counseling: SRJC's counselors are professionally trained academic advisors who have many years of experience helping students achieve their educational goals. Students taking more than 9 semester units and have as an educational goal to transfer, receive an associate degree, and/or a vocational certificate must meet with a counselor. Students taking 9+ units and are undecided on a goal must also meet with a counselor. Students taking less than 9 units are strongly encouraged to see a counselor to avoid making costly and time consuming mistakes.
Admissions: After new students or new transfer students have been to orientation, taken the assessment tests and have seen a counselor, so they can register for classes. Most use Weblink (http://www.santarosa.edu/weblink) which is an easy way to get enrolled.
You are entitled to:
The regulations are available and complaints may be filed in the office of the Vice President, Student Services in Bailey Hall.
Questions or comments about this page may be sent to: bcamargo@santarosa.edu.