Online Orientation Assessment

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Online Orientation Assessment

Directions: This assessment is intended for new students who are enrolled in an online program or students who are not required to complete an orientation (i.e. those who have 12 or more

transferable college credits) to assess your knowledge of programs offered at Durham Tech, how to set up your class schedule, on line learning, how to pay for college, support services available to students and how to complete the registration process.

Online program students:

If you are enrolled in an online program and will be receiving advisement, please submit a copy either via email or in person for your first advising appointment. Online programs include the Business Continuity Certificate, Clinical Trials Research Associate – Level II Certificate, Occupational Safety Certificate, and Optical Apprentice Certificate.

Students with 12 or more transferable credit hours:

If you have twelve or more transferable college credits and took this assessment for fun and knowledge, we appreciate your involvement and wish you continued success at Durham Tech!

Name __________________________________________ Student ID __________________

Program of Study _____________________________________________________________

SELECTING A PROGRAM

1. How confident are you that you chose the program that best suits your academic and career needs and goals? Choose all that apply:

Very Confident Somewhat Confident Uncertain

I don’t know

I need to talk to my advisor or a career counselor

2. If I am planning to graduate from Durham Tech and go immediately into a career or technical field, I will choose which degree?

Associate of Arts Degree Associate of Science Degree General Education Degree

Associate in Applied Science Degree, Diploma or Certificate

3. If I am planning to transfer to a university to continue my education and receive a four(4) year degree, I will choose which degree? Choose all that apply:

Associate of Arts Degree Associate of Science Degree General Education Degree

Associate in Applied Science Degree, Diploma or Certificate

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4. If I am currently uncertain if I have chosen the right program for my academic and career needs and goals, I can get help from which of the following:

The Program Options document at Durham Tech Durham Tech’s online Career Center

Admission and Enrollment Services at Durham Tech ACA 122

Someone who is working in the job I want to do All of the above

CHOOSING YOUR COURSE LOAD

1. How confident are you that you know which courses you will be taking your first semester at Durham Tech? Choose all that apply:

Very Confident Somewhat Confident Uncertain

I don’t know

I need to talk to my advisor

2. My advisor will help me to determine my first semester classes by using which of the following proof of placement?

Placement Test scores from Durham Tech

Placement Test scores from another community college SAT/ACT or AP scores

Transcripts from another university All of the above

3. ACA 122 is a student success class for students who have twelve(12) or less credit hours.

ACA helps students to learn which type of information? Choose all that apply:

Students learn about college policies Students learn about campus resources Students learn how to apply for a college loan Students learn about study skills and strategies

Students learn specific career and transfer information

4. Putting together a Practice Schedule each semester can help you to figure out strategies for becoming a successful college student. Which of the following will apply to you?

I will know when I will study

I will know how much time I will need to study I will be able to plan for time with my family I will know if I can work full or part time

I will know how much time will be dedicated to school on a weekly basis

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5. You are interested in taking on line classes. What will you need to be a successful online learner? Check all that apply.

I will not need a computer at home I will need good study habits

I will need to check my ConnectMail account frequently

I will need access to the 2010 software such as Microsoft Office 2010

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

1. When thinking about entering college, it is best to consider which of the following costs?

Check all that apply to your current financial situation.

Your mortgage or rent payments Tuition payments

Book costs

Childcare while you are in school

Transportation to and from Durham Tech

2. Besides tuition for each class you will be taking, what other fees are assessed by the college each semester? Check all that apply.

Student Administrative fee Monthly parking fee

Special fees for a particular course Student ID fee

3. Durham Tech currently offers which of the following types of financial assistance? Check all that apply.

Loans Grants Scholarships

Work Study(for those eligible for the Pell Grant) VA Benefits

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NOTE: If you are not receiving Financial Aid at Durham Tech, you may skip the following questions and go to the section titled “Completing the Enrollment Process”.

4. Which documents are necessary to complete the Financial Aid Process at Durham Tech?

Check all that apply.

Completed federal tax return (if you filed)

Parent’s completed federal tax return (if you are determined to be “Dependent” for financial aid purposes

Any additional income information you may have such as W-2 forms, unemployment records, etc.

Your mortgage or rent payment receipts

5. Once you receive Financial Aid, it is important to understand how to keep it. Which of the following must be maintained to continue to receive Financial Aid at Durham Tech?

Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.0

Maintaining a cumulative credit hour completion of 67 percent and higher

Attempting no more than 150 percent of the course hours required for graduation All of the above

COMPLETING THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS

1. Once you have registered for your courses, it is important you complete a few more steps.

Which of the following should you complete before your classes begin?

Buy your textbooks

Get your picture made for your student ID Get your parking permit

Find your classes All of the above

SETTING UP YOUR CONNECTMAIL AND WEB ADVISOR ACCOUNTS

1. Setting up your ConnectMail and WebAdvisor account is important for the following reason?

Choose all that apply.

The college will send you important information via your ConnectMail Account You will register by using your WebAdvisor Account

You can pay your bill on WebAdvisor

You will receive financial aid notification on WebAdvisor You can check your transcripts on WebAdvisor

You can buy your books on WebAdvisor

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STUDENT SUPPORT RESOURCES

1. Where can you go on campus to receive tutoring help?

Counseling Services

The Center for the Global Learner Disability Services

The Center for Academic Excellence None of the above

2. If you are a student with special needs and would like to receive assistance, where can you go for help?

3. If you need help with a personal or academic concern where can you go for help?

Counseling Services

Thank you for completing the online orientation assessment. Please take a copy with you to your walk-in advising appointment or save the form and email it to your advisor prior to your first advising appointment.