College of the Canyons Fall 2016

krenz1994 · May 10, 2016

yes! finally decided to make an account since i got accepted

Luna1994 · May 10, 2016

yes! finally decided to make an account since i got accepted

Congratulations!! :laugh: What was your experience with the application? the TEAS? your journey so far?

krenz1994 · May 10, 2016

Congratulations!! What was your experience with the application? the TEAS? your journey so far?

Imo the application process for COC was by far the easiest and they actually message you back.

O God the Teas um i kind of winged it thinking it would be really easy. looking back wish i had bought the teas book lol.

Cocoabean6 · May 10, 2016

I emailed the program director and this is what she said

accreditation at the ADN level will not impact you getting into BSN programs or in getting a job (except at the VA which doesn't hire ADN graduates anyway) . ADN accreditation is not an expectation of ADN programs. What is important is that the BSN program has nursing accreditation.

Also, if I already have a Bachelors do I need to fill out the FAFSA? I think that I am going to have to take out private loans instead? Does anyone know about this?

ajourneytonursing · May 10, 2016

yes! finally decided to make an account since i got accepted

Congrats! :)

ajourneytonursing · May 10, 2016

I emailed the program director and this is what she said
accreditation at the ADN level will not impact you getting into BSN programs or in getting a job (except at the VA which doesn't hire ADN graduates anyway) . ADN accreditation is not an expectation of ADN programs. What is important is that the BSN program has nursing accreditation.
Also, if I already have a Bachelors do I need to fill out the FAFSA? I think that I am going to have to take out private loans instead? Does anyone know about this?

If you have been a California resident for at least a year I would totally fill out the FAFSA. You will probably qualify for at least the Board of Governors Fee Waiver which will pay for tuitions costs at COC (I think now they are 46/unit).

Also they do offer federal "direct" loans which will not accumulate interest until after you finish school and start paying them. If and how much you qualify though will depend on your application but I would still apply and see what they offer you. Most likely you can get tuition paid for which is a plus.

Cocoabean6 · May 10, 2016

thanks for the information! i might try to make it to the financial aid office this week as well. it is hard since i work 8-5 M-F right now!!

Cocoabean6 · May 10, 2016

On the orientation checklist it says welcome/introduction and hepatitis video. Is this on canyon for us to do prior to orientaiton? I don't see it so I am guessing we are doing this at orientation?

Cocoabean6 · May 10, 2016

Hey Guys! I just signed up for the Fire Card class for this Saturday if anyone wants to join me!!

I just signed up! I will see you Saturday. I have red hair and my name is Laura :)

Luna1994 · May 10, 2016

I just signed up! I will see you Saturday. I have red hair and my name is Laura :)

.....My name is Laura too!!!! :eek: Would you guys like to meet at Coffee Kiosk??

ajourneytonursing · May 11, 2016

Hey guys! Just FYI for those who will be attending COC for the first time or didn't attend this past spring semester, in order to receive a registration appointment (especially one that is not dead last), three things need to be done:

have an application on file for Fall 2016 (info in canvas orientation materials)

complete online orientation

attend new student advisement

The last two things I didn't know but I happened call admissions and records who said I hadn't completed them! I was lucky enough to snag a spot for new student advisement today at 4pm at their canyon country campus and did online orientation. They also have new student advisement this Friday but I am not sure what time.

If you aren't sure if those things are finished I would call admissions and records (extension 3280) and check to be safe. It's not something that needs to be done this week but just to keep in mind and get done at some point soonish. :)

Cocoabean6 · May 11, 2016

.....My name is Laura too!!!! Would you guys like to meet at Coffee Kiosk??

Haha how funny! I have never been to campus before so I'm not sure where that is. I will meet you in the classroom as I want to be on time and don't know where I am going! Excited to meet you :)