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PATHWAYTO PROMISETHETHETHEFIRST 15ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCEGeneral Advising GuideNEXT 30L A ST M I L E
Stay on Track for Your A.S. DegreeWith an A.S. degree from Valencia College, you are prepared to go directly towork with an exciting career and a well-paying job in as little as two years. Youcan jump right into the job market with an A.S. degree or you can transfer intoa 2 2 bachelor’s degree offered at Valencia College or another Florida statecollege.Use this checklist as a quick reference to help you along the way toward yourA.S. degree. Divided by number of credits earned, this list details the stepsyou should take to ensure you are on track for graduation. It is a useful tool toguide your progress from enrollment to graduation and beyond. Check it oftenand don’t hesitate to contact your advisor if you have questions or concerns.1
Your Checklist0–12 Credit Hour Checklisto Check your Atlas email daily. o Check if your degree program matches your career and academic goals andupdate it if necessary. o Learn about the resources available to you, such as the Learning Support Center,Tutoring, Counseling, Career Advising and Atlas. For more information andlocations, go to the Student Services page on the Valencia College website.o Explore and research your career interests by visiting the Career Center websiteor connecting with a Career Advisor.o Discuss career credentials with your Career Program Advisor; if applicable (e.g.award of credit, industry certification requirements, etc.).o Run your degree audit and use your catalog to help you choose the right classeseach term. For assistance, connect with your advisor. o Register for SLS 1122 New Student Experience course within your first twoterms at Valencia College, if it is required for your degree.o Begin to explore or verify technical certificate programs.o Check Important Dates and Deadlines by visiting the Academic Calendaron the Valencia College website. o Apply for Scholarships by visiting the Financial Aid Services website. o Get involved on campus by joining student clubs and organizations, attendingcampus events and participating in health and wellness activities. o Visit the Career Center website to learn how to create your resume and connectwith a Career Advisor for feedback. Indicates actions that you should take at every credit hour benchmark.2
12-30 Credit Hour Checklisto Check your Atlas email daily. oC onfirm that your degree program matches your career and academic goalsand update it if necessary. oE xplore and research your career interests by considering volunteering,employment, internships, job shadowing and service learning.oV isit the Internship and Workforce Office to inquire about internshiprequirements and opportunities. Consider volunteering, service learningor relevant employment in your field of interest.oR un your degree audit and use your catalog to help you choose the rightclasses. For assistance, connect with your Career Program Advisor. o Verify technical certificate completion if applicable. o Verify your address is correct in Atlas. Technical Certificates are sent via mail. o C heck Important Dates and Deadlines by visiting the Academic Calendaron the Valencia College website. o Apply for Scholarships by visiting the Financial Aid Services website. oG et involved on campus by joining student clubs and organizations, attendingcampus events and participating in health and wellness activities. oK eep your résumé current by reviewing it every semester and considerscheduling a mock interview. For assistance, visit the Career Center websiteor connect with a Career Advisor. Indicates actions that you should take at every credit hour benchmark.3
30-45 Credit Hour Checklisto Check your Atlas email daily. oC onfirm that your degree program matches your career and academic goalsand update it if necessary. o Decide on your educational goals by the time you complete 45 credit hours.o Research bachelor’s programs at Valencia and other State colleges, if applicable.oR un your degree audit and use your catalog to help you choose the rightclasses. For assistance, connect with your Career Program Advisor. oR un your degree audit to confirm you are on track for graduation. For assistance,connect with your advisor. o Verify technical certificate completion if applicable. o Consider exploring advanced training, certifications and licenses.o Check Important Dates and Deadlines by visiting the Academic Calendaron the Valencia College website. oG et involved on campus by joining student clubs and organizations, attendingcampus events and participating in health and wellness activities. o Apply for Scholarships by visiting the Financial Aid Services website. oE nhance your work experience and skills by volunteering, employment,internships, service learning and job shadowing.oK eep your résumé current by reviewing it every semester and considerscheduling a mock interview. For assistance, visit the Career Center websiteor connect with a Career Advisor. Indicates actions that you should take at every credit hour benchmark.4
45-60 Credit Hour Checklist*o Check your Atlas email daily. oC onfirm that your degree program matches your career and academic goalsand update it if needed. oR un your degree audit to confirm that you are on track for graduation. Forassistance, connect with your Career Program Advisor. o Verify technical certificate completion if applicable. o Submit your graduation application by the deadline.o Start your job search using Navigator, the Valencia College job search tool.oS ubmit your admissions applications early to Valencia College or other statecolleges of interest, if furthering your education is in your career plan.oC heck Important Dates and Deadlines by visiting the Academic Calendaron the Valencia College website. o Apply for Scholarships by visiting the Financial Aid Services website. oE nhance your work experience and skills by volunteering, part-timeemployment, internships, service learning and job shadowing.oK eep your resume current by reviewing it every semester and considerscheduling a mock interview. For assistance, visit the Career Center websiteor connect with a career advisor. Indicates actions that you should take at every credit hour benchmark.* Most A.S. programs are 60 credits but there are some exceptions.Speak to your advisor.5
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Questions to Ask Your Advisor W hat’s the difference between dropping a class and withdrawing from a class,and how does this impact me? W hat are some things I should consider before withdrawing from a class? W hat are some important academic policies that I should be aware of?(e.g., grade forgiveness, academic probation) W hat are some resources that I should be using at Valencia College if I’mstruggling in my classes? W hat are some resources that will help me explore different majors and careers?7
H ow can I raise my GPA? W hat are some things I should consider when creating my class schedule? W hat are the prerequisites for my major? H ow do I choose my electives?8
I s my major limited or restricted access? If so, what does that mean? H ow do I know that I’m on track for graduation? H ow do I know that I’ve met all my graduation requirements for my major? H ow do I apply for graduation? W hat are my options if I want to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree upon completing anAssociate in Science?9
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2 Your Checklist 0–12 Credit Hour Checklist . o Start your job search using Navigator, the Valencia College job search tool. o Submit your admissions applications early to Valencia College or other state colleges of inter
