1202 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
602–285–7500

New Student Orientation Set for Aug. 23

By: Christy Skeen

The Phoenix College Office of Recruitment and Retention will offer Previews to Success Fall 2003, a new student orientation on Saturday, Aug. 23. The free orientation will be jam packed with important information for new college students and will begin at 8 a.m. in the Phoenix College Bulpitt Auditorium.

New and continuing students are encouraged to mark their calendars and get ready to hear the latest strategies for college success. Previews to Success Fall 2003 will offer a variety of workshops from teacher expectations to test taking tips.

Attendees will receive key information that will help them succeed from the following areas:

--Advisement
--Admission and Records
--Counseling Department
--Career Center
--Campus Safety
--Financial Aid
--International Center
--Learning Center
--Math Zone
--Library
--Open Computer Lab
--Re-entry Center
--Student Life and Leadership

They will also choose two workshops to attend. The workshops include:

--Strategies for College Success
--Scholarships
--Test Taking Strategies
--Teacher Expectations – What do my teachers expect from me?
--Picking a Major and Making Career Decisions
--Learning Communities – What’s in it for me?
--Services for Students with Disabilities
--Open Entry/Open Exit Courses – What you need to know to be successful.

Those attending the Fall 2003 new student orientation can take advantage of raffle prices, campus tours and refreshments.

The event is free; however, students must register for NC 500, Section 9000 to attend.

For more information, please call (602) 285-7415.

Every effort will be made to provide interpreters for students needing assistance in other languages. Please contact the Office of Recruitment and Retention at (602) 285-7415 or visit D-102 by July 31 with your request. Parents and spouses are welcome; however no children please.