MAKING TRANSITION HAPPEN!

MAKING TRANSITION HAPPEN!

The possibilities Thinking about college can be a bit overwhelming. BUT the more you prepare, the easier it will be to move towards your college career.

Why talk about transition? Because we appreciate you as students and we value your education. The more you learn the more you earn.

High school years In high school, there are different student expectations each year. If you are thinking about going to college, you really need to start planning now.

Let s break it down. Freshman Year: Meet with your high school counselor and ask about the different California College Systems. You can attend a California Community College, California State College, or University of California. Take a look at your options and if you decide you want to go to a 4 year university then inform your counselor that you must enroll in college prep courses. As you begin your classes stay focused and maintain A s and B s in your subjects. Start your personal college portfolio. In this file you want to keep any awards, certificates, community involvement documentation, and college information you may have.

Let s break it down. Sophmore Year: Meet with your high school counselor and make sure that all your 9 th grade and 10 th grade classes are in line with the university you want to attend. Continue to get those A s and B s. Continue to add your achievements to your college portfolio. If you are interested in taking classes at a local community college near your home feel free to get a head start. Begin researching colleges online and communicate with your parents about where you think you can see yourself in the next 4 years.

Let s break it down. Junior Year: By now your high school counselor is going to know how serious you are in planning your life after high school. Meet with him/her again and make sure that you are still on the college prep track. Keep getting those A s and B s in class. By now you should also have a better idea of what college you are interested in attending and a possible major. Now would be a good time to schedule a campus visit to those colleges. If you will be requesting communication access services make sure that the colleges you are interested in have the services you need. This is also the time for registering to take the SAT and or ACT and if you are taking AP classes register to take those exams as well. Also take advantage of attending any college fair that your school hosts with your parents. Meet with your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and start discussing your IEP (Individualized Employment Plan).

Let s break it down. Senior Year: This is it. You can now schedule your final meetings with your high school counselor to make sure that you are ready for your transition to college. If you are still unsure of the colleges you will be applying to, attend a few more college fairs and research the colleges online. Register for the SAT and or ACT in early September. Continue to meet with your VR counselor. Contact the colleges you have selected and get all the information you need to know about applying. Make a checklist like this: Application period, deadlines and fees What communication access services are available and if there is a supplemental application for requesting services Financial Aid Deadlines Housing application and fees What if you want to transfer from one college to another? What are the limitations?

What s the Difference Between High School and College? What? High School College Laws Availability Student Expectations Advocate Parent Involvement Teachers Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Right to free and appropriate Education IEP Standards are set for all students most often by the state. School staff, parents and assessment documentation support student success. Parents are the advocates and decision makers. Teachers remind students when homework is due and will report to parents when students are struggling in their classes. Americans with Disabilities Act & Section 504, 508 of Rehabilitation Act Must qualify and be admitted to college and are accountable for finding funding. Standards are set by the Institution and academic program. Students must advocate for themselves in identifying their needs along with submitting documentation in requesting accommodations. Parents become advisors and are not directly involved. FERPA Professors in college expect students to read their syllabus and hold them accountable for project deadlines. Parents are never contacted.

Transition from Dependence to Autonomy College Expectations Requesting your communication access services and reporting to the appropriate office/personnel when services are not satisfactory. Meeting with professors during their office hours when you have questions for class. Autonomy Taking advantage of resources offered on campus such as tutoring for academic success. Selecting your classes and making your own schedule.

What if CSUN/NCOD is your choice? Here are the requirements to apply: 4 Years of English 3 Years of Mathematics 2 Years of Laboratory Science 2 Years of History/Government 1 Year of Visual and Performing Arts 1 Year of College Preparatory Electives * Foreign language is waived for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.

What if CSUN/NCOD is your choice? Let s take a look at what we will offer you!

Why Are We Here? To make all university classes and programs accessible to deaf and hard of hearing students To encourage students to participate in university activities and be part of the CSUN community To promote interaction between deaf students and the deaf community

Our Vision Is... Students come first YOU choose from a variety of services that we offer Our goal is for students to know their rights and choices and become independent.

Facts about CSUN ~ ~the largest mainstream program on the West Coast 64 Bachelor s Degrees 52 Master s Degrees Founded in 1958 CSUN 36,000 Students 28 Credentials 353-Acre Campus Over 250 Clubs and Organizations CSUN is a community of over 1,000sign language users! In an average year, there are 200 deaf and hard of hearing students.

In the Classroom. Interpreting Captioning Notetaking Preferences and Requests Direct Communication Classes

Outside the classroom. Tutoring Academic Advisement Student Development Deaf CSUNians Sorority/ Fraternity PEPNet Resources New Student Orientation Intramural Sports Thunder Underground (Deaf Dance Team)

Lighthouse Living Learning Community a dorm on campus where Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students live, study and interact together and use American Sign Language.

20 NCAA Division 1 Teams

Matador Bookstore

Fine Dining on Campus

To see our students graduate and succeed in the world!

CSUN ALUMNI Dr. Bobbie Beth Scoggins Current NAD President and former USADEAF President

CSUN ALUMNI Josh Mendelsohn, Esq. Lawyer for the Department of Justice in Washington DC.

CSUN ALUMNI Julie Rems Smario Executive director of Deaf Hope in Northern CA.

CSUN ALUMNI Amy Wong Miss Deaf America (1998-2000) and is currently working as an animator for feature films.

What do you do now? Now What? 1)Take the courses required for college at the highest level and get the best grades you can. 2) Begin investigating, planning, and applying for your preferred colleges. 3) Review how your IPE relates to your college and career goals with your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. 4) Learn the 3 R s now (Roles, Rights & Responsibilities) 5) Learn how IDEA and ADA are the same and different for you as a consumer.

itransition for YOU! A free, online transition curriculum for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing available at www.pepnet.org Here is also a website for Rehabilitation and your choices. http://www.ed.gov/students/landing.jhtml

Any questions? Questions? If you don t have any right now that is ok! You can contact us any time through email at ncod@csun.edu or visit the CSUN website at www.csun.edu/ncod. Better yet..visit us at CSUN!

Best Wishes from us here at CSUN/NCOD! Go Matadors! Go Ahead with a Bright Future! www.csun.edu/ncod