A.S. FALL 2015 - CFT International

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Exciting News!CFT Banking Semester Classes are nowtransferrable to Associate in Arts andBachelor of Applied Science degrees.Acquire the skills to become a greatsupervisor or manager.The Bachelor of Applied Sciencein Supervision and Managementat Miami Dade College combinessolid, practical management theorywith real-world experience in yourchosen field. Plus, you can use whatyou’ve already earned from the A.S.in Financial Services or any otherA.S. and A.A. degrees.CLASSROOMSCHEDULEFALL 2015Baccalaureate StudiesThe Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Supervision and Managementprepares graduates for leadership roles and positions in a variety of industries.The upper-level coursework includes applied management practices, preparesstudents for supervisory and management opportunities within their technicalfield, and contains more hands-on application of management and supervisionprinciples and practices through capstone experiences.After graduation, students will be prepared to advance to supervisory andmanagerial positions in a wide variety of industries, including financial services,real estate, insurance, marketing, office administration, and sales.Baccalaureate CurriculumThe baccalaureate program is 120 credits hours, with the first 60 being earnedbefore admission to the program. The program contains 39 upper-divisioncredits as listed below.Supervision and Management Core-25 credits 624900Organization ManagementBusiness EthicsOrganizational BehaviorHuman Resource ManagementApplied Case Studies in ManagementLeadership Challenges and SupervisionCustomer Relations for ManagersCapstone ProjectDiscipline Content Core-11 Credits FIN 3400 Finance for Non-Financial ManagersISM 4011 Introduction to Management Information SystemsMAN 4720 Strategic Management Decision-MakingInternships-3 CreditsBANKING/CREDIT UNION/FINANCIALSERVICES MAN 4941 Management InternshipFocus on Applied KnowledgeThe Bachelor of Applied Science is the designated degree title for flexiblebaccalaureate programs that are designed to accommodate the uniquedemands for entry and advancement within specific workforce sectors. BASprograms provide degree completion opportunities for students from a varietyof educational backgrounds, including those with A.A. and A.S. degrees. BASprograms conform to all articulation conventions, and they typically includecapstone experiences that provide opportunities for students to demonstratethe application of acquired knowledge, skills and competencies.Call us today for more information at 305-237-3051.

WHERE TO BEGINREGISTRATIONINFORMATIONFEE SCHEDULE 30.00 ADMISSION FEEREQUIRED FOR ALL NEW MDC STUDENTS (non-refundable)1 - Look through the schedule andchoose offerings which meet yourpersonal and professional goals.2 – Contact your CFT BankRepresentative (who usually workswithin the personnel/human resourcedepartment) who will explain yourorganization’s policies regarding tuitionand textbook reimbursement.Lab/Special fees for all courses and textbook fees for the BANcourses (see course descriptions for textbook prices) willautomatically be added to your class tuition fees.Late fees may apply after registration deadline.MEMBER FEE3 – Complete a college application foradmission or re-admission and the CFTinstructions & Registration form and giveto your bank/company representativefor approval.CFT Registration Forms and CollegeAdmission Forms Accessible Online!Download forms at: www.sfcft.org4 – The registration and admissionforms must be submitted to the CFToffice.5 – Register early for all CFT offerings toensure that you are enrolled in theoffering(s) of your choice. Registrationsare processed on a space availablebasis.CFT/MDC 3 CREDIT COURSE . 520.00CFT/MDC 4 CREDIT COURSE . 661.00CFT/MDC LAB FEE . 187.00*CFT/MDC NON-RESIDENT/3 CREDIT COURSE . 1385.00*CFT/MDC NON-RESIDENT/4 CREDIT COURSE . 1800.00*CFT/MDC NON-RESIDENT/LAB FEE . 462.00NON-MEMBER FEECFT/MDC 3 CREDIT COURSE . 580.00CFT/MDC 4 CREDIT COURSE . 721.00CFT/MDC LAB FEE . 250.00*CFT/MDC NON-RESIDENT/3 CREDIT COURSE . 1485.00*CFT/MDC NON-RESIDENT/4 CREDIT COURSE . 1900.00*CFT/MDC NON-RESIDENT/LAB FEE . 524.00BACHELOR’S DEGREE 25.00 ADMISSION FEEBAS MEMBER FEECFT/MDC 3 CREDIT COURSE . 555.00CFT/MDC 4 CREDIT COURSE . 663.00*CFT/MDC NON-RESIDENT/3 CREDIT COURSE . 1808.00BAS NON-MEMBER FEECFT/MDC 3 CREDIT COURSE . 615.00CFT/MDC 4 CREDIT COURSE . 753.00*CFT/MDC NON-RESIDENT/3 CREDIT COURSE . 1900.00*GOOD NEWS! Non-resident laws have changed.Call CFT to see if you qualifyOTHER FEESCFT/ABA OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT . 15.00CFT/ABA UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (NON MEMBERS) . 10.00TRANSFER CREDIT . 140.00DIPLOMA FEE . 35.00Note: Please make payment payable to CFT Southeastern.(No personal checks accepted)Credit card option available – Call (305) 237-3051 for details.(ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)Diploma, Certificate, College Credit Certificate & Degree ProgramsDIPLOMAS ABA BANK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTABA BANK MARKETINGABA BANK OPERATIONSABA BANKING & FINANCEABA COMMERCIAL LENDINGABA CONSUMER BANKINGFINANCIAL SERVICE MANAGEMNT DIPLOMAABA GENERAL BANKINGCFT GLOBAL BANKINGABA MILITARY BANKING OPERATIONSABA RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LENDINGABA PERSONAL TRUSTNEW CFT AGRICULTURAL LENDINGNEW CFT FINANCIAL SERVICES MARKETINGNEW CFT PROJECT MANAGERCERTIFICATES ABA BANK SERVICE PROVIDERABA BANK TELLERABA BRANCH MANAGERCFT INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTINGABA CALL CENTER REPRESENTATIVECFT COMPLIANCE OFFICER-Domestic Track-International Track-Credit Union TrackABA LENDING COMPLIANCECFT CREDIT ANALYSISABA CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVEINTRO TO HUMAN RESOURCE CERTIFICATEABA PERSONAL BANKERCFT SALES AND SERVICE CERTIFICATEABA SMALL BUSINESS BANKING ABA SUPERVISORABA TEAM LEADERABA UNIVERSAL BANKERNEW ABA DEPOSIT COMPLIANCENEW CFT INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIALSERVICES MARKETINGCOLLEGE CREDIT BANKING CERTIFICATES BANKING SPECIALISTBANKING OPERATIONS (CREDIT ANALYSIS)BANKING MANAGEMENT (LENDING)NEW! COMMERCIAL LENDING CERTIFICATE –LOCAL PROGRAMCall Us Today for an Evaluation at 305-237-3051.2

HOW TO MAKE CHANGESSCHEDULE CHANGES,DROPS AND ADDSSEMESTER REGULATIONS/PROCEDURES:P.E.R.T (MDC): Any student having taken 15 credits of study thru MDC, at any time,must take the PERT exam to register for any additional classes. The P.E.R.T. assessesreadiness for college-level coursework in English and mathematics. There are threesubject area tests – reading, writing, and mathematics. A student’s scores determineappropriate course placement upon entering college.All changes (drops/cancellations/adds) MUST be made through theSouth Florida CFT office for reporting OBLIGATIONS: Students with obligations to Miami-Dade College must clear theirand billing purposes (written request obligations before attempting to register. This will eliminate problems that will occurrequired)during the processing of their application. It is the student’s responsibility to clear allALL CHANGES REQUIRE A 30PROCESSING FEE PER COURSE.NO EXCEPTIONS!Last day for changes (adds/drops)with refund:FALL 2015: .August 28, 2015Please check on dates for thebanking & mini-term classes with theCFT office.Last day to drop with a “W”(without a refund)FALL 2015: November 3, 2015Please check on dates for thebanking & mini-term classes withthe CFT office.obligations before registration can occur.ACADEMIC POLICY: MDC has established as a policy the following academicregulations regarding incomplete (I) grades and withdrawals (W):INCOMPLETE:When a MDC student is unable to complete the requirements of a course by the end ofthe semester, the student may be assigned an “Incomplete” or “I” grade. The “I” gradeis recorded by the instructor if the student has valid reasons for not being able to finishthe work. The student and instructor complete an “Agreement for Grade of Incomplete”form, which stipulates the work to be completed for a grade. Students have until theend of the next major term to finish the coursework or a failing grade for the coursemay be assigned.DROP PROCEDURES:(W) A student desiring to withdraw from a course must send by mail, fax or e-mail awritten request before the withdrawal deadlines of each semester. (Please call the CFToffice to confirm receipt of request). Withdrawal notices must identify the course name,location, bank’s/institution’s name, and reason for withdrawal. Failure to officiallywithdraw may cause the student to fail courses unnecessarily, and in some cases mayprevent the receipt of a refund (check refund schedule for withdrawal dates).Parking at MDC Campuses:Vehicles decals are required for parking on all MDC property and are issued to allenrolled students. One decal will be issued per student. The parking decal authorizesthe student to park a vehicle on campus; it does not establish a designated parkingspace or guarantee a parking space. All vehicles, including motorcycles, scooters andmopeds, parked on MDC property must comply with established parking policies anddisplay a decal. Vehicles in violation of the parking policy may receive a citation and/orbe subject to the auto boot or towing.All student parking decals are issued solely by the campus Carding Office and are nontransferable, not to be sold. Decals are issued according to user category Faculty /Staff and Student. Parking policies and regulations are public information and areavailable in the designated campus location, Campus Security Office, Student Life,Parking Garage Offices and online at www.mdc.edu/parkingpolicies/.DON’T LIKE TO STUDY ALONE?YOU DON’T HAVE TO!Simply talk to your colleagues and form your own class. You need 10 students who will commit totaking the same academic course on the same day. You can house it at your location (institution’straining room, board room or break room) or we can find a location for you.Please call 305-237-3051 to discuss forming a group academic course today!3

COURSE DESCRIPTIONSInternational (Global) BankingAnalyzing Financial StatementsA practical introduction to financial statement analysisfrom the perspective of the commercial loan officer. Gainthe skills needed to effectively asses the risk related to acustomer-current and prospective-and evaluate possiblesources of repayment for the loan.TEXT: 126.26Diploma/Certificate Applications: ABF, AL, BBCL,BOP, CAC, BS, BO, BL, ASThis course discusses the financial needs customers requireto conduct business in today’s commercial globalmarketplace. The course describes the environment inwhich global banking takes place, and how money actuallymoves from one country to another. It examines how banksapply their traditional roles as providers of credit to theparticular needs of global banking, and examines severalrisk areas that bankers need to address in setting theirglobal strategy.TEXT: TBABusiness WritingThis course covers the procedures for writing effectivebusiness letters and memorandums, a review of grammar,and the proper format of today's business correspondence.Students learn how to prepare inquiry letters, direct andindirect response letters, application letters, and shortreports.TEXT: MDC BOOKSTORESDiploma/Certificate Applications: ABF, AC, AS,BOP, G, HRC, FSMD, GB, CAC, BS, BO, BL, SSCDiploma/Certificate Applications: G, ABF, BOF, GB,ASIntroduction to Mortgage LendingAn overview of the mortgage lending process, includingterms, laws affecting real estate, the appraisal process, andfinancial and servicing mortgage loans. The government’sinvolvement in real estate and mortgage fraud andprevention also are covered.TEXT: TBAConsumer LendingSuitable for anyone who wants to learn more aboutcommercial lending process-the backbone of most banks’lending portfolios. Learn what goes into making asuccessful commercial loan and how to manage acustomer relationship once the loan is approved.TEXT: (New Edition) 126.26Diploma/Certificate Applications: ABF, BOP, CB,G, AS, BO, BL, AS, SSC, GBOther course descriptions can be found on CFT orMDC ://www.mdc.edu/main/academics/Fees are subject to change.Diploma/Certificate Applications: ABF, BM,BOP, CAC, G, GB, SSC, BS, BO, BL, ML, ASPrinciples of BankingAn overview of nearly every aspect of banking, includingthe banking system, deposit accounts, negotiableinstruments, lending, personal financial planning and more.Ideal for new bank employees, as well those bankers whohave worked in the industry for some time but want tolearn more about other areas of banking.TEXT: 126.26Diploma/Certificate Applications: ABF, BM, BOP,CAC, BBCL, CC, FSM, G, GB, MBO, ML, RBM, CAC,BS, BO, BL, AS, SSC, HRC, FMC, AL, CB, PMO, PBC,CSRC, AC, RM, UB, TLC, SC, SBBC, BTC, BMC, BSPCDiploma/Certificate Application KeyABFACALBBCLBFMBMBMCBOPBTCBSPCACCBCCRCCLCCOCCOCU Banking and Finance DiplomaIntroduction to Accounting CertificateAgricultural Lending DiplomaCommercial Lending DiplomaBank Financial Management DiplomaBank MarketingBranch Management CertificateBank Operations DiplomaBank Teller CertificateBank Service Provider CertificateCredit Analysis CertificateConsumer Banking DiplomaCall Center Representative CertificateDeposit Compliance CertificateCompliance Officer CertificateLending Compliance RM Compliance Officer Certificate – Credit UnionCustomer Service Representative CertificateFinancial Services Management DiplomaFinancial Services Marketing DiplomaIntroduction to Financial Services MarketingCertificateGeneral Banking DiplomaGlobal Banking DiplomaIntroduction to Human Resources CertificateCredit Risk Management CertificateResidential Mortgage Lending DiplomaMilitary Banking Operations DiplomaPersonal Trust DiplomaPersonal Banker CertificateProject Manager DiplomaResidential Mortgage Lending Certificate4SBBCSSCSCTLC Small Business Banking CertificateSales and Services CertificateSupervisor CertificateTeam Leader CertificateBSBOBLAS Banking Specialist College Credit CertificateBanking (Credit Analysis) Operations College Credit CertificateBanking (Lending) Management College Credit CertificateAssociate In Science-Financial Services

SCHEDULEMIAMI-DADE COUNTYFALL 2015 SCHEDULETAKE NOTEWhen looking through our schedule,please note that all classes honored byCFT and offered at the other collegecampuses are not all listed on ourschedule. For further details, pleasecall CFT office (305) 237-3051CFT SEMESTER STUDY (IN AFFILIATION WITH MDC)(BAN Textbooks must be purchased at the time of registration. See course descriptions for pricing)BANKINGClasses begin the week of September 8, 2015 and conclude the week of December 14, 2015.REF#865622PRE-REQCOURSE#ACG2021COURSE 35CRAnalyzing FinancialStatementsCommercial LendingInternational (Global)BankingIntroduction to MortgageLendingPrinciples of BankingBusiness Writing (09/2812/18)Business WritingBusiness WritingDAYLOCATION/ROOMTIME3T33TH3T3WSantander Private Banking/Training Room 615ndProfessional Bank/ 2 FloorMercantil Commercebank/Training Room (Doral)thInternational Finance Bank/ 6Floor Conference RoomMDC- Interamerican Campus3THMDC – Wolfson Campus/33245:40-9:10PM33M/WWMDC – Kendall Campus/4106MDC – North -8:50PM6:30-9:30PM6:00-8:50PM7:00-8:40PMNEW!!! MIAMI-DADE COLLEGEBACHELOR IN APPLIED SCIENCEWOLFSON CAMPUS (DOWNTOWN)300 N.E 2nd Avenue, Miami(Textbooks must be purchased at MDC bookstores)SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENTClasses begin the week of August 24, 2015 and conclude the week of December 18, AN2021ISM4011COURSE NAMEApplied Case Studies in Management(10/20-12/18)Business Ethics (08/24-10/19)Business Ethics - VB – Blended(10/24-12/18)Capstone ProjectCapstone Project (10/24-12/18)Customer Relations for Managers(09/28-12/18)Finance for Non-Financial ManagersFinance for Non-Financial Managers(10/03-12/18)Human Resource Management(09/28-12/18)Human Resource Management(10/20-12/18)Introduction to Management InformationSystemsIntroduction to Management InformationSystems 0-8:10PM4W82145:40-9:00PM4T/THTBA5:40-9:00PMPlease do not wait to receive a schedule from CFT/MDC prior to attending classes. You can download your schedule by creating an MDC student account at www.mdc.edu/current.5TIME

SCHEDULE SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT (continued)Classes offered at other college campuses not listed on our schedule are honored by 2021MAN4720COURSE NAMELeadership Challenges and Supervision(08/24-10/19)Leadership Challenges and Supervision(10/20-12/18)Leadership Challenges and Supervision – VB– Blended (10/24-12/18)Organization ManagementOrganization Management - VB – Blended(08/29-10/17)Strategic Management Decision MakingStrategic Management Decision TH15675:40-8:30PMKENDALL CAMPUS (SOUTH)11011 S.W 104 Street, Miami(Textbooks must be purchased at MDC bookstores)SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENTClasses begin the week of August 24, 2015 and conclude the week of December 18, AN3240MAN3240COURSE NAMEApplied Case Studies in ManagementApplied Case Studies in ManagementBusiness EthicsBusiness EthicsBusiness EthicsCapstone Project in Supervision andManagementCapstone Project in Supervision andManagementCustomer Relations for ManagersCustomer Relations for Managers(10/23-12/18)Finance for Non-Financial ManagersFinance for Non-Financial ManagersGlobal Supply Chain Management(8/29-12/18)Human Resources ManagementHuman Resources Management(8/29-12/18)Human Resources Management(10/23-12/18)Introduction to Management InformationSystemsIntroduction to Management InformationSystemsIntroduction to Management InformationSystems (8/29-12/18)Leadership Challenges and SupervisionLeadership Challenges and SupervisionLeadership Challenges and Supervision(8/29-12/18)Management InternshipManagement InternshipOrganization ManagementOrganization Management (8/29-12/18)Organizational BehaviorOrganizational 1:00AM5:40-6:55PM8:30-9:45PMPlease do not wait to receive a schedule from CFT/MDC prior to attending classes. You can download your schedule by creating an MDC student account at www.mdc.edu/current.6

SCHEDULE SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT (continued)Classes offered at other college campuses not listed on our schedule are honored by 0COURSE NAMEOrganizational Behavior (8/29-12/18)Safety and Risk Management (10/24-12/18)Strategic Management Decision MakingStrategic Management Decision R4468:30-12:00PMINTERAMERICAN CAMPUS627 S.W 27th Ave, Miami(Textbooks must be purchased at MDC bookstores)SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENTClasses begin the week of August 24, 2015 and conclude the week of December 18, AN2021MAN4720COURSE NAMEApplied Case Studies in ManagementBusiness EthicsCustomer Relations for ManagersCustomer Relations for Managers(08/29-10/03)Finance for Non-Financial ManagersHuman Resource ManagementIntroduction to Management InformationSystemLeadership Challenges and SupervisionOrganizational BehaviorOrganizational ManagementStrategic Management Decision MakingStrategic Management Decision PMNORTH CAMPUS11380 N.W 27th Avenue, Miami(Textbooks must be purchased at MDC bookstores)SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENTClasses begin the week of August 24, 2015 and conclude the week of December 18, AN2021MAN3301COURSE NAMEApplied Case Studies in Management(10/20-12/18)Applied Case Studies in Management(10/10-11/07)Business Ethics (10/20-12/18)Business Ethics (08/29-09/20)Capstone Project in Supervision andManagementCapstone Project in Supervision andManagement (11/14-12/19)Customer Relations for ManagersCustomer Relations for Managers(08/29-10/03)Finance for Non-Financial Managers(08/24-10/19)Finance for Non-Financial Managers(08/29-10/03)Human Resource ManagementHuman Resource ase do not wait to receive a schedule from CFT/MDC prior to attending classes. You can download your schedule by creating an MDC student account at www.mdc.edu/current.7TIME

SCHEDULE SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT (continued)Classes offered at other college campuses not listed on our schedule are honored by RSE NAMEInvestments in Stocks & Bonds(09/08-12/04)Introduction to Management InformationSystemIntroduction to Management InformationSystemLeadership Challenges and SupervisionLeadership Challenges and Supervision(11/14-12/19)Management Internship (10/02-12/18)Organizational BehaviorOrganizational Behavior (09/26-10/18)Organizational Management (08/24-10/19)Organizational Management (10/24-11/16)Strategic Management Decision MakingStrategic Management Decision EAH CAMPUS1776 W 49th Street, Miami(Textbooks must be purchased at MDC bookstores)SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENTClasses begin the week of August 24, 2015 and conclude the week of December 18, 720COURSE NAMEApplied Case Studies Management(10/20-12/18)Business Ethics (8/24-10/19)Business Ethics (8/24-10/19)Capstone ProjectCustomer Relations for Managers(10/20-12/18)Customer Relations for Managers(10/24-12/18)Finance for Non-Financial Managers(8/24-10/19)Human Resource Management(10/20-12/18)Introduction to Management InformationSystemLeadership Challenges and Supervision(8/24-10/19)Organizational Behavior (10/20-12/18)Organizational Management (08/24-10/19)Organizational Management (10/24-12/18)Strategic Management Decision 50AM7:30-9:05PMHOMESTEAD CAMPUS500 College Terrace, Miami(Textbooks must be purchased at MDC bookstores)SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENTClasses begin the week of August 24, 2015 and conclude the week of December 18, OURSE NAMEApplied Case Studies in ManagementBusiness EthicsCR33DAYTWLOCATION/ROOMG106G106Please do not wait to receive a schedule from CFT/MDC prior to attending classes. You can download your schedule by creating an MDC student account at www.mdc.edu/current.8TIME7:50-9:05PM7:50-9:05PM

SCHEDULE SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT (continued)Classes offered at other college campuses not listed on our schedule are honored by E#MAN4900MAN4162FIN3400MAN3301COURSE NAMECapstone Project & ManagementCustomer Relations for ManagersFinance for Non-Financial ManagersHuman Resource managementIntroduction to Management InformationSystemLeadership Challenges and SupervisionOrganizational BehaviorOrganization ManagementStrategic Management Decision 6:00-7:15PM6:00-7:15PM6:00-7:40PMMIAMI DADE COLLEGE – ONLINE COURSES(Important Note: Students will receive login information on their class schedule.Please do not wait to receive a schedule from CFT/MDC prior to logging into classes. You can download your schedule by creating anMDC student account at www.mdc.edu/current.New and returning students cannot register for Virtual College courses untilthey complete online Success Orientation at http://vcollege.mdc.edu)(Textbooks information is also available online at www.mdc.edu/vcollege)Classes begin the week of August 24, 2015 and conclude the week of December 18, EQACG2071MAC1105OST1330OST1330Lab Req’dLab Req’dLab Req’dLab 00MAN2021MAR1011CGS2091PUR2003SBM1000COURSE NAMEAccounting TheoryBasic Business StatisticsBasic Business Statistics LabBusiness CalculusBusiness Law IBusiness MathematicsBusiness WritingBusiness WritingCritical Thinking/EthicsFinancial AccountingFinancial Accounting LabIncome TaxIntroduction to EntrepreneurshipIntroduction to International BusinessIntroduction to Microcomputers UsageManagerial AccountingManagerial Accounting LabMicrocomputers in AccountingPrinciples of Accounting IPrinciples of Accounting I LabPrinciples of Accounting IIPrinciples of Accounting II LabPrinciples of BusinessPrinciples of Economics – MacroPrinciples of Economics – MicroPrinciples of FinancePrinciples of ManagementPrinciples of MarketingProfessional Ethics and Social Issues in CSPublic RelationsSmall Business .3.3.3.3.4.3.3*ACG2071: Prerequisite: ACG2001 and ACG2011 or ACG2021Please do not wait to receive a schedule from CFT/MDC prior to attending classes. You can download your schedule by creating an MDC student account at www.mdc.edu/current.9

SCHEDULEClasses offered at other college campuses not listed on our schedule are honored by CFTCFT/MDC CORE STUDIESWOLFSON CAMPUS (DOWNTOWN)300 N.E 2nd Avenue, Miami(Textbooks must be purchased at MDC bookstores)BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONClasses begin the week of August 24, 2015 and con

readiness for college-level coursework in English and mathematics. There are three subject area tests - reading, writing, and mathematics. A student's scores determine appropriate course placement upon entering college. OBLIGATIONS: Students with obligations to Miami-Dade College must clear their obligations before attempting to register.