Chabot College 2024-2026 49 STUDENT SERVICES ACADEMIC PROBATION Success Contracts are designed for students who are on Academic Probation, which occurs when a student’s cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) falls below 2.0. Students on Academic Probation are required to meet with a Counselor to review their progress, to discuss any problems that might interfere with their studies and to develop effective strategies to strengthen their academic progress. A Success Contract is required each semester a student is on Academic Probation before being cleared for registration. For Counseling Division hours of operation and contact information, please visit www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling or call the information line at (510) 723-7013. ARTICULATION The Articulation Office is the liaison with the University of California, California State University, and private colleges and universities regarding how Chabot College courses may meet general education or major requirements at transfer institutions. Chabot College has articulation agreements with many 4-year colleges and universities. For further information regarding articulation agreements, contact the Articulation Officer, Building 700, Counseling Department, www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling/Graduation.php or call (510) 723-6738. CAREER AND TRANSFER CENTER The Chabot College Career and Transfer Center specializes in working with students who intend to transfer to a 4-year college or university. The Career and Transfer Center also provides employment services to students for on/off campus work. The following resources and services are available through the center: • Individual appointments with college and university representatives • CSU Application Workshops • UC Transfer Admission Guarantee, Application, Personal Statement Workshops • Private College/Common Application Workshops • Representatives from local universities available for transfer assistance • Transfer Day and Career Fairs • Career Development Workshops • Referrals to local job listings • Building your resume • Reviewing effective job interview techniques The Career and Transfer Center is located in Building 700, Room 761. Telephone number: (510) 723-6720 or visit www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling/transfer-center. ORIENTATION The Student Equity Achievement program requires all matriculating students to complete a college orientation. At Chabot College, the initial orientation to college is provided online at www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling/orientation.php. New Student Online Orientation is an interactive way to learn about the college, programs of study and resources. The online orientation introduces students to the college’s programs, services, registration procedures, academic expectations/ requirements, financial assistance, rights and responsibilities, facilities and grounds, and other matters related to the college experience. Many special programs and learning communities provide additional orientations to provide more in-depth information and guidance to help students more fully engage with college programs, opportunities and services. ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT All students start their Chabot journey at the New Student Support Center. The center’s purpose is to help students place into classes that match their skills and experience, a critical step to get on a successful pathway in college. Placement results are used by counselors to assist students with Student Educational Planning (SEP) and career exploration. AB705 is a law that allows California Community College students access to first-level transferable English and Math courses. To unlock all first level transfer courses, students complete the English and Math Informed Course Selection tools in Class-Web. The New Student Support Center offers support, administers tests in English as a Second Language (ESL) and Chemistry for appropriate placement into courses and assists students with their career testing needs. Additional information, including the assessment schedule, can be obtained in the New Student Support Center, Building 700, Room 714A, at www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling/assessment or by calling (510) 723-6722. SENIOR ONBOARDING AND REGISTRATION (SOAR) The SOAR Program is designed for high school seniors. The SOAR Program allows high school seniors to register for classes earlier than regular new Chabot College students. Chabot College counselors and classified professionals visit local high schools to present admissions, assessment, program, and registration information. Students interested in participating in the SOAR Program should obtain information from their high school counselor or visit the SOAR website at www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling/soar.
