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Assessment and Orientation Schedule
MERRITT COLLEGE
SPRING 2012
ORIENTATION AND ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE
MATRICULATION: -Matriculation students are required to complete steps below prior to enrolling into class.
1) Attend an Orientation. 2) Take an Assessment Test. 3) Meet with a counselor.
ORIENTATION (Step 1)
• New students are required to attend the New Student Orientation. To schedule an appointment or for additional information, please call 510-436-2475.
• New Student Orientations are offered during the days and times listed below.
• Students must be on time and must provide valid ID.
November
Date-Location Time
Nov-07 (Monday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Nov-10 (Thursday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Nov-14 (Monday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Nov-17 (Thursday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Nov-21 (Monday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
December
Date-Location Time
Dec-05 (Monday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dec-08 (Thursday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dec-15 (Thursday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
January
Date-Location Time
Jan-05 (Thursday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jan-09 (Monday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jan-12 (Thursday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jan-16 (Monday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jan-19 (Thursday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jan-23 (Monday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jan-26 (Thursday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jan-30 (Monday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
February
Date-Location Time
Feb-02 (Thursday)-R109 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
ASSESSMENT (Step 2)
• Assessment will be conducted during the times listed below by appointment only. However, drop-in may be available if there are seats open and on a first-come, first-serve, drop-in basis. To make an appointment for Assessment & Orientation, please call Counseling Department (510) 436-2475.
Notice: Make sure that you clearly state your name and correct contact information (email address, phone number, etc.) with requested date and time of assessment when you’re sending an email or leaving a message to make an appointment. Until a confirmation email or a phone call from Merritt College Assessment Center is sent to you, you DO NOT have an appointment reserved.
ASSESSMENT CENTER
• Be at least 15 minutes early (your appointment will be given away if you are late), check-in at the reception area in R109.
• Bring photo ID and Matriculation Checklist with proof of Orientation attendance.
• No children or food/drink are permitted. Cellular phones and pagers must be turned off during Orientation and Assessment.
• Students must have a current application on file with Admissions and Records before attending Orientation and Assessment.
The following placement tests are offered during the times shown below. Please note the approximate time to complete each test:
+ English and Math – allow 2 hours + Math only – allow 30 minutes
+ English only – allow 1.5 hours + English as a Second Language (ESL) – allow 1.5 hours
• ARRIVE EARLY ENOUGH TO COMPLETE YOUR ASSESSMENT BEFORE THE ASSESSMENT CENTER CLOSES.
October
DATE – (Location) TIME
Oct-25 (Tuesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Oct-26 (Wednesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Oct-28 (Friday) – (R109) 9:00 AM
November
DATE – (Location) TIME
Nov-01 (Tuesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Nov-02 (Wednesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Nov-03 (Thursday) – (R109) 5:00 PM
Nov-04 (Friday) – (R109) 9:00 AM
Nov-08 (Tuesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Nov-09 (Wednesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Nov-11 (Friday) – (R109) 9:00 AM
Nov-15 (Tuesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Nov-16 (Wednesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Nov-18 (Friday) – (R109) 9:00 AM
Nov-22 (Tuesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Nov-23 (Wednesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Nov-29 (Tuesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Nov-30 (Wednesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
December
DATE-(Location) TIME
Dec-01 (Thursday) – (R109) 5:00 PM
Dec-02 (Friday) – (R109) 9:00 AM
Dec-06 (Tuesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Dec-07 (Wednesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Dec-09 (Friday) – (R109) 9:00 AM
Dec-13 (Tuesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Dec-14 (Wednesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
January
DATE – (Location) TIME
Jan-04 (Wednesday) – (R109) 9:00AM & 1:00P PM
Jan-05 (Thursday) – (R109) 5:00 PM
Jan-06 (Friday) – (R109) 9:00 AM
Jan-10 (Tuesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Jan-11 (Wednesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Jan-13 (Friday) – (R109) 9:00 AM
Jan-17 (Tuesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Jan-18 (Wednesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Jan-20 (Friday) – (R109) 9:00 AM
Jan-24 (Tuesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Jan-25 (Wednesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Jan-27 (Friday) – (R109) 9:00 AM
Jan-31 (Tuesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
February
DATE – (Location) TIME
Feb-01 (Wednesday) – (R109) 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Feb-02 (Thursday) – (R109) 5:00 PM
Feb-03 (Friday) – (R109) 9:00 AM
COUNSELING
Students must meet with a counselor as part of the matriculation process. To see a counselor, make an appointment at the Counseling Center in R109. Students may be seen on a DROP-IN basis during the registration period. Throughout the semester, the Counseling Dept. is open on Monday – Thursday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday from 8 AM to 12 PM.
Ability to Benefit (ATB) Testing
Students who don’t have a High School Diploma or GED and wish to apply for Financial Aid are required to take ATB Test.
Ability to Benefit tests are offered by appointment only. Please call (510) 436-2465 (Financial Aid Office) to arrange a time.
Assessment for ESL Students
ESL students can also call (510) 536-1830 or visit the center at 1900 #1C Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 (at the corner of Fruitvale Avenue and Foothill Blvd.) for ESL Assessment.
Assessment for Students With Disabilities
If you have a disability which requires alternative arrangements or materials, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) at (510) 436-2429, in room R108.
NOTE: The Orientation and Assessment Center schedule is subject to change. For the most current testing schedule or for additional information, please call the Assessment Center at (510) 436-2562 or visit our website at www.merritt.edu