Priority Enrollment Program (PEP)

This program is designed to create an easy transition from high school to college for high school seniors. This will allow students to complete the necessary steps toward becoming a college student, and to have the opportunity to register early for the Summer and Fall classes during the early registration period.

PEP offers students:

Parent Orientation and Freshman Connection (April 24, 2010) - This is an opportunity for students and their parents to meet with faculty and staff, gather necessary information about college, and to get acquainted with the campus. On this day, there will be:

Workshops for both students and their parents to learn about school policies, Financial aid availability and more
Information tables on programs and support services
Student and parent panels will be an opportunity to hear from others who went through this transition
Campus tour that will help you find your way around campus
Lunch with faculty and Staff that will give you a chance to know us
More….
Agenda (will be available soon)

Placement Testing - will determine the level of your math and English and assist you and your counselor to place you in appropriate courses. To expedite your enrollment, we recommend that you take the placement test on the Parent Orientation and Freshman Connection day. However, if you miss the test, you may still take it at another time, but before your counseling session. The test schedule is available on-line. Please note that there is no time limit on the test, and you may use a calculator for the math placement test.

Group Counseling -will provide you with general information on programs including the Certificate, Degree, and Transfer requirements. During this session counselors will assist you with your course selections, and guide you to navigate our registration browser, WEBSMART. Students who attend “Parent Orientation and Freshman Connection”, and one of the counseling Sessions, will receive the priority registration.

Appointment for one on one Counseling – you may make one-on one counseling appointment to meet with a counselor during the summer or Fall semester to discuss your educational and career goals and to complete your Student Educational Plan, (SEP).

PEP starts with a few easy steps:

Apply to Cañada College by submitting an online application through WebSMART.
Complete the on-line-Orientation. A certificate of completion will be issued, when you complete the on-line orientation. Print this certificate and bring it to the group counseling and Registration Session. You must have a score of 80% or more in order to print the certificate.
Reserve your seat for PEP before or on April 1, 2010. The Priority Enrollment Program consists of two parts, and students are required to attend both to receive a priority registration date.

The first part is “Parent Orientation and Freshman Connection” that will be on Saturday, April 24^th from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both parents and students must reserve their seat for this event.
The second part is the counseling session. Students must also reserve their seats for one of the following counseling sessions.

Options	Counseling Sessions
Option 1	May 18 3:30p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Option 2	May 19 3:00p.m.-4:30p.m.
Option 3	May 20 3:30p.m.-5:00 p.m.

To reserve your seat:

Complete the online reservation form, or
Complete the lower portion of the PEP flyer and submit to Ariackna Alvarez by:

Fax (650) 306-3457 or mail:

Ariackna Alvarez

Cañada College

Outreach Department

4200 Farm Hill Blvd

Redwood City, CA. 94061

NEXT Steps:

After you submit your on-line application, you will receive an auto reply from us confirming the receipt of your application which includes your student ID number. This number will begin with the letter "G".
When you submit your PEP reservation form, you will receive a confirmation letter via email verifying your PEP reservation for placement testing and your counseling and registration session.
At the end of the placement test, you will receive your placement test results, a registration ticket, and a reminder for the "Counseling and Registration session".
During the Counseling and Registration session, you will receive general counseling which will help you in selecting your classes based on your test score, and will be guided through the registration process. Please make sure to bring the following documents with you to the Counseling/Registration Session:

Placement test results
On-line Orientation Certificate
Student ID number that starts with the letter “G”

Benefits of the Priority Enrollment Program (PEP) for Summer/Fall 2010

Priority Counseling services
Early access to registration, which gives you an opportunity to access the broadest selection of classes at times that are most convenient for you
Receive important information about degree requirements, transfer planning, Financial Aid and other Student Support Services
Be better prepared for the college life
Meet new friends and connect to the campus community

Special Summer Opportunity

When you meet with a Counselor at Cañada College, be sure to discuss the option of taking a course or two during the summer session. This will allow you to get a head start on your College education. There is a wide variety of day and evening classes available, and many are sure to be right for you.

For more information or questions regarding the PEP Program, please contact:

Ariackna Alvarez
Phone: 650-306-3166

Soraya Sohrabi
Phone: 650-306-3493

Email: canpep@smccd.edu