International Gateways at San Jose State University Summer 2014 Academic Orientation Monday, June 2, 2014

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WHO’S WHOThe people who make a difference…

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Associate Director of

International Gateways

Amy Lehman

Who’s Who

Director of

International Gateways

Sarah McGregor

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Who’s Who

International Gateways Academic Coordinators

Marianne Wheeler Kim Green

Custom Programs Coordinator Academic Coordinator for

Students

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Who’s Who

Admissions and Immigration

Advisor

Simin Mulugeta

Enrollment Services Coordinator

Laura Schilling

Global Partners and Admissions

Thao Phan

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WHO’S WHO

Advanced Level Coordinator

Liz Beacham

100-650 Level Electives Coordinator

Sally Teeple

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Who’s Who

Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Cassie Piotrowski

MBA Preparation (MBP) Coordinator

and Graduate Academic Advisor

Dr. Julie Yang

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Who’s Who

Housing LiaisonCindy Graham

Academic Assistant Megan Deason

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ACADEMICSInternational Gateways at SJSU

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WHAT ARE THE LEVELS IN IGATEWAYS?

100 & 200

300 & 400

500 & 600

700 & 800 and MBA Prep

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WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE?

Written Communication (WC) 6 Hours

Oral Communication (OC) 6 Hours

Reading Skills (RS) 4 Hours

Electives 4 Hours

Total Hours Per Week 20 Hours

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VIEWING YOUR SCHEDULE

You will be able to view your schedule online

Schedules will be available online starting Friday, June 6 at 12:00pm

STEP ONE: To view your schedule online, go to http://student.moodle.sjsu.edu

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VIEWING YOUR SCHEDULE

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VIEWING YOUR SCHEDULE

STEP TWO:

Click on “View Your Class Schedule”

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VIEWING YOUR SCHEDULE

STEP THREE:Enter your SJSU ID number and your PIN number (the number you received from our Admission Tracking Site when you first applied)

If you do not know your PIN number, please go to this link: http://saldata5.sjsu.edu/getpin/and enter your SJSU ID number. Your PIN will then be emailed to you.

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EXAMPLE SCHEDULE

RSs1

Reading Skills

RS RS

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CLASS INFORMATION

Textbook information (title and ISBN)

Class information (teacher, abbreviation, session, course name, time, room and hours)

Level

RSs1

Reading Skills

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CLASS INFORMATION

Class schedule (abbreviation and room numbers)

500c-WCs1SH 344

RSs1 RSs1

SH 344 SH 344

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CLASS INFORMATION

• You may have classes in the morning, in the afternoon, or both.

• International Gateways classes will be held in various locations across the SJSU Campus. Please look at the map on the next slide for the classroom locations. You also received a paper map when you checked in to our office.

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The campus rooms will be abbreviated on your schedule. The abbreviations are:

Example: CL 125 = Clark Hall 125

Important Class Information

BBC – Boccardo Business Complex

CL – Clark HallDH – Duncan Hall

ENG – Engineering BuildingHGH – Hugh Gillis HallSH – Sweeney Hall

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If you get lost trying to find your classroom, come to the IG Office (Industrial Studies 227) on the first day of your class and someone will help you find your classroom.

Important Class Information

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GRADES AND ATTENDANCEGrades and attendance are very important in our academic programs.

F-1 Student Visa status –

Mandatory attendance to all classes.

That means you must attend all your classes, both your core classes and elective classes!

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GRADES AND ATTENDANCEWhat happens if I miss too many classes?

You will FAIL the class!

If you receive an “F” in any core course or elective course – you will not receive an “International Gateways Certificate of Completion” and you will be placed on Probation at the end of the term.

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ElectivesInternational Gateways – Studies in American Language

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Electives

• Electives are the classes you choose in addition to your core classes.

• You will choose TWO (2) elective classes.

• Each elective class meets one time per week.

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ELECTIVES – TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

RSs1RSs1

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ABSENCES FOR ELECTIVES•ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED IN ELECTIVE CLASSES – Absences will lower your grade! • 3 or more absences: you will receive an F (Fail)• F grades = NO International Gateways certificate and being put on Probation• Select your electives carefully

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ONLINE ELECTIVE SIGN-UPS

•You will sign-up for your electives ONLINE!

•You will sign-up during your assigned time.

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STEP 1: ELECTIVE OPTIONSGo to http://student.moodle.sjsu.edu/ to find the list of classes that are open to your level.

Make yourself a numbered list!

Example:

•Choice 1: TOEFL Listening

•Choice 2: American Idioms

•Choice 3: Grammar Workshop

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STEP 2: BRING WITH YOUYou will need the following information with you when you sign-up:

1.The list of your top 3 elective choices

2.Your student ID number

3.Your Gateways PIN number (4-digit number)

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STEP 3: HOW TO•Open the Student Moodle page at: http://student.moodle.sjsu.edu/

•Look for the Electives sign-up instructions on the first page of the Moodle.

•Follow the steps from the instructions as you sign-up.

•Follow the link to the Electives Sign-Up page.

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ONLINE SIGN-UP TIMES

•Returning/Continuing Students (after completing Online Orientation)

•Friday, 6/6 at 12:00pm(noon) – Tuesday, 6/10 at 10pm

•New Students

•Monday, 6/9 at 8:00am – Tuesday, 6/10 at 10pm

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ELECTIVES CHOICES•If you DO NOT choose your electives by the deadline (Tuesday, June 10, at 10:00pm), your electives will be assigned by the academics department

•If your electives are assigned to you, you may not be able to change your elective schedule.

•Choose your electives BEFORE the deadline to make sure you get the electives that you want.

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Elective Class Schedule•You will receive an email

with information about your elective schedule at the end of next week.

•On this schedule you will see your elective classes with the room number and required text information.

•Electives begin the week of June 16, 2014

STUDENT ACTIVITIESWhere the fun begins…

Student activities are scheduled and announced ALL THE TIME!

International Gateways Activities

SJSU Campus Events and Activities

You can stay updated on:• Facebook• International Gateways

Student Calendar

Add IGateways

SJSU as your friend on Facebook!

www.facebook.com/international

gateways

Field Trips

• San Francisco• Santa Cruz• Monterey

• One field trip at the beginning of each session

• We have a field trip to Santa Cruz on WEDNESDAY!

Holiday Celebrations

• Valentine’s Day

• Easter

• US Independence Day

• Halloween

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

Conversation Club

Improve your English in a relaxed group

setting

Meet other students and make new friends

No homework! It’s fun!

If you participate in Conversation Club regularly (at least once a week), you will

receive a Certificate of Participation at the end of your session!

Language and Cultural Exchange Program (LACE)

SJSU Student Partner

Practice speaking English

Learn more about American culture!

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Advising InformationInternational Gateways at SJSU

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ACADEMIC ADVISINGInterested in learning more about community college and universities?

Visit our website to learn more about advising:

http://igateways.sjsu.edu/

Advising

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A Note About Talking to Advisors

• Many of your advisors are also teachers, so you will see them in the Gateways classrooms.

• However, if you need to discuss something with them related to advising, you should view the Advising page on the Gateways website for their contact information.

• Do NOT enter classes or interrupt advisors while they are teaching.

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ADVISING WEBSITEhttp://igateways.sjsu.edu/Advising

Visit the Gateways Advising page for information about contacting advisors

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Why is it important?

- Use WiFi anywhere on SJSU campus.- Must have an SJSUOne account to use services on campus, including Student Health Services!- An SJSUOne account is required to access course materials via Canvas

SJSUOne Account

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SJSUOne Account How do I get one?

Instructions for activating your account will be given out during the orientation today. You can also pick one up any time at the Gateways Office.

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COMMON QUESTIONS“When will my classes begin?”

All Core classes will begin on Monday, June 9th. When you view your schedule online, check the times your classes will be meeting.

Elective classes will begin the week of June 16th.

Check your schedule carefully for your class room numbers. Some classes will be on different sides of the campus.

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COMMON QUESTIONS“Can I change my level?”

The teachers and coordinators work very hard to make sure you are placed in the correct level and classes so that you are able to learn and grow as an English learner.

After a few class sessions, if you have questions about your class level, ask your teachers what they recommend.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

“Where can I buy my textbooks?”Spartan Bookstore (in the new Student Union building)

You will find out where the bookstore is during the Campus Tour.

You should be able to purchase your books next week.

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Summer 2014• Monday, June 9th: First day of Summer 2014

International Gateways Classes• Friday, July 4th: U.S. Independence Day

• No classes, IG office closed

• Thursday, July 31st: Last day of Summer 2014 International Gateways Classes

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IMPORTANT REMINDER

You must bring your TOEFL Admission Form to the TOEFL test tomorrow!

Please complete the form BEFORE coming to the test tomorrow.

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TOEFL ADMISSION FORM

Clark Hall Room 22206/03/2014

Put family name first

See Pages 23 and 24 in the TOEFL

book

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TOEFL ADMISSION FORM

06/03/2014International Gateways_____

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Remember to complete both parts of the form

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QUIZ TIME!

• When will your classes start?

• What books do you need to buy?

• Do you have any questions?

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Please check the front of your student handbook for your group (A, B, C, D, E, or F).

Find your Welcome Leader (they will be holding up a sign) and walk with them to the Welcome Lunch.

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