Success Workshop Schedule

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Kentfield Campus

Student Success Orientation and Testing for New Students

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STUDENT SUCCESS ORIENTATION FOR STUDENTS NEW TO COLLEGE

Native English Orientation and Testing

1. Fill out the Admission Application first. Click here if you would like to complete the application online.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Applying to the College is the only way to get the required Student Identification Number necessary to register for Native English Placement Testing. It will take a few days or so to get your Student ID M00#, so please plan ahead.

2. Complete the Online Orientation.

It is available 24/7 at www.marin.edu/orientation; click here Online orientation

3. Schedule and complete the College of Marin Math and English Placement Testing.

The testing schedule is posted on the Testing Center door, Student Services Bldg. Room 238, or on our web site - www.marin.edu. Go to the Assessment and Testing link or click here Assessment and Testing.
Click here for sample test questions at the Accuplacer web site. You may also call the Testing Office at 415.485.9469.

4. Arrange a meeting with a counselor.

IMPORTANT: Please indicate that you are NEW and have completed the orientation and testing.

Say something like, "Hello, I am new to college and would like to meet with a counselor." Call 415.485.9432 or go to Kentfield, Counseling Services, SS 211 or 210.

CREDIT ESL (English as a Second Language) Orientation and Testing

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Workshops are for new students whose native language is not English. Students will have their English level assessed, be introduced to the College of Marin and its ESL and other programs, and receive assistance in registering for classes appropriate for their language levels.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Applying to the College is the only way to get the required Student Identification Number necessary to register for Credit ESL In-person Orientation and Placement Tests. It will take a few days or so to get your Student ID M00#, so please plan ahead.

If you have questions about ESL, please call 415-485-9642.

CREDIT ESL (English as a Second Language) Call to register: 415-485-9642 or 485-9432 (yOU MUST APPLY FIRST AND OBTAIN YOUR sTUDENT id m00# before you can register for the workshop.)
Date	Campus	Room*	test start and end time**
Fri., Dec. 9, 2011	KTD	FH 120	9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thurs., Jan. 5, 2012	KTD	FH 120	5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wed., Jan. 11, 2012	KTD	FH 120	5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat., Jan. 14, 2012	KTD	FH 120	9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tues., Jan. 17, 2012	KTD	FH 120	9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tues., Jan 24, 2012	KTD	LC 150	5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

*Room subject to change. ** YOU MUST CHECK IN FOR TESTS 15 MINUTES BEFORE THEY BEGIN

Counseling Department: 415-485-9432, Kentfield, Student Services (SS) Room 212

ESL Office: 415-485-9642, Kentfield, Harlan Center (HC) Room 101

Student Success Orientation and Testing web page
Technical Responsible: Rhonda Jones , Administrative Assistant, 415.485.9618
Content Responsible:Greta Siegel ,Dean for Student Development and Special Services, 415.485.9619

College of Marin is one of 112 public community colleges in California and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Approximately 10,000 credit and noncredit students enroll each fall and spring semester. Classes also are offered during the summer.

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For any member of the community seeking accommodations for the disabled, please contact (415) 485-9340. College of Marin students seeking academic adjustments should contact (415) 485-9406.