THE BUZZ Promise Center Updates November 2021 | Vol. 4

Overview Spring Registration Check myGateway for your registration appointment COVID Vaccine Mandate Info Comply to use In-Person services & register for Spring 22 in-person classes November Spotlight Winter Wonderland Welcome Fair Special Programs and Opportunities Free resources are available, apply today! Contact Us Zoom Drop-in Mon-Wed View Zoom Drop-in times & link here! The Zoom is not monitored outside of the days and hours posted. One-on-One Appointments Mon-Fri Meet virtually, over the phone or in-person. Virtual Appointment Link Fall 2021 Promise Office Hours 08/23 - 12/17 Mon/Thurs 8:00am - 5:00pm Tues/Wed 8:00am - 6:00pm Fri 8:00am - 12:00pm In Person Promise Center Hours 11/1 - 12/17 - Room 2001 Wed/Thur 9am - 12pm & 1pm - 5pm Promise Center is closed 12pm-1pm for lunch and cleaning. Students must have wristband from room 1018 to enter the Promise Center. We're excited to see you! More info at https://promise.fullcoll.edu/contact Fullerton College is closed Thursday, Nov 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Spring Registration Spring 2022 registration begins Nov 15th! Check MyGateway for your registration appointment. View the online class schedule here. Register early before classes fill up. Remember that to register for in-person classes you must have a green check mark in your MyGateway account showing compliance with the vaccine mandate. Last day to submit Excused Withdrawal For semester length courses the deadline is December 5 For short term courses --EW is available through the "W" deadline of the course All students must pay the OCTA $5 or $5.75 fee. The Promise waiver doesn't cover it. Need help? Join the Promise Drop-In Remember to check your Spring 2022 Student Education Plan (SEP) for class options. If you need to contact a Counselor visit the counseling website. We also have registration resources here.

If you haven't already, upload your vaccine card or request an exemption to prevent any issues from registering for in-person classes in Spring 2022. A green check mark will be required in your MyGateway account to have access to all in-person services and classes. Visit https://www.fullcoll.edu/return/safety-first/ for more information and how-to videos.

November Spotlight

Winter Wonderland Welcome Fair! Join us in the FC quad for hot chocolate & pastries. Visit the Promise Table to say hi and complete your Fall Check-in, and check out the many other wonderful programs such as Grads to Be, UMOJA, EOPS, DSS, Pathways of Hope, CTE, and many more! Fullerton College Quad (in front of the Library) November 18th, December 1, 2, 8 & 9 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm

Special Programs

Student Diversity Success Initiative Are you having a tough time with distance learning? Would you like to meet more frequently with a Coach? Are you a part-time student? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then SDSI is for you! The program also offers one dedicated Counselor. Visit the SDSI website here. Fill out the intake form here. Free Books with EOPS Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) is now accepting new applications for Spring 2022. Eligible students will have access to: Priority registration Book Service Award (BSA) – assistance with the cost of books One-on-One Academic Counseling And much more! View the EOPS website for eligibility information here. Fill out the application here

Scholarship News! The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation's top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor's degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Each Cooke Scholar has access to generous financial support for two to three years, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to connect with the thriving community of fellow scholars. To learn more about the JKCF Scholarship, please visit their website here. The Transfer Center is offering JKCF Scholarship Informational Seminars, RSVP here. DEADLINE TO APPLY: The application closes on January 10, 2022. Need Space to Study? On Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm the Academic Support Center & the Fullerton College Library are open for studying. Study now through December 9th. Computer access is available. For more information and to reserve your quiet space, click here.

Don't Forget to Renew Your 2022-2023 Financial Aid!  The 2022- 2023 FAFSA and California Dream Act applications are now open. Complete your respective application by March 2nd. Make sure you complete your application as soon as possible in order to resolve any potential issues that could come up. Remember, Promise students are required to complete financial aid applications each year. For more information and to view FA workshops, visit the FC Financial Aid website here.

Promise Mentee Mixer Join us for our 3rd Annual Mentee Mixer! On Tuesday November 9th, from 1-2 pm we're hosting a Mentee Mixer. Come connect with peer mentors and learn about the mentorship program! This is also an opportunity to complete your Promise fall check-in! Click here to join the Zoom 11/9 @1pm!

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