Promise Newsletter: December 2021 ❄️🎁⛄

THE BUZZ Promise Center Updates

December 2021 | Vol. 5

Overview

Good luck on finals!

Promise Reminders

Important reminders to stay in good standing and continue in the Program.

Part-Time Students

The Promise Center is here to support you too! Meet with our SDSI Coaches and learn about the resources we have for you.

Opportunity Drawings

Thank you for participating in our seasonal activities!

Other Campus News

Relaxation Breaks

EOPS

Career Center Webinars

Scholarship News

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

Promise Reminders

1) Financial Aid & Holds

If you don't complete your FA from 2021- 2022, you will have to pay for all of your fees. If you need assistance contact us, we can help!

2) Renew Financial Aid Now

The 2022-2023 FA applications are open NOW! Promise students MUST apply before February to ensure continued eligibility.

FAFSA Renewal Website

CA Dream Act Renewal Website

3) Enroll in 12 Units for Spring

If you would like to continue receiving the Promise Waivers, you must enroll in 12 or more units.* Waitlisted classes do not count. You will have a balance until then. *If you are receiving DSS Services (Disability Support Services), you should enroll in the courses recommended by your DSS counselor.

4) Counseling Requirement

If you do not have an updated Spring Student Education Program Plan (SEPP) make an appointment to see a Counselor.

5) Ready to Graduate?

If you are ready to graduate in the Spring, the deadline is February 17th! See a Counselor for help with the application.

6) Transferring Fall 2021?

Make sure to join the Transfer Center Canvas page for important workshops and deadlines. Also, meet with a Counselor for a transfer check! https://transfer.fullcoll.edu/

7) Need a Laptop? WiFi? Food?

Visit this website to visit all of the resources available to students and this website for food and other basic needs.

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.

Extra Support

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.

Thank You Hornets!

Thank you to all of our Costume & Pumpkin Carving Activity submissions! Promise will continue to have opportunity drawings for all students in future semesters.

Finals Preparation

Finals Week Rest and Relaxation Drop-In

Take time for self care and relaxation! Join the Mindful Growth Initiative for a half-hour practice designed to provide rest and relaxation during the stress of the semester’s final week. Click here to join the lunchtime Zoom sessions. Fullerton College has many resources to make sure you are physically and mentally healthy. Click here for all of the services

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.

Career Center Webinars

The Career Center is offering amazing webinars through December 8th! They are:

Everything LinkedIn! For FC Students

Monday, Dec. 6 at 12:00 pm

Uncertain About Your Major?

Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 pm

Career Conversations

Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m.

Career Exploration using the SuperStrong

Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m.

Don't miss out this semester, to sign up join the Career Center on Canvas; then select the corresponding module.

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.

To learn more about the JKCF Scholarship, please visit their website here. Also visit the Transfer Center website here to learn about other transfer opportunities!

DEADLINE TO APPLY: The application closes on January 10, 2022.

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

Free Educational Supply Bags & Tours

If you haven’t already, stop by the Promise Center to pick up an Educational Supply Bag/Success Kit and receive a personalized tour of your Spring 2022 classes.

Click here to see what times the Promise Center is open!

STAY CONNECTED

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