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Welcome

Meet our Staff:

Anne KennedyOutreach Specialist

Helena CruzOutreach Specialist

Sarah BettencourtOutreach Specialist

• Why LPC Should Be Your 1st Choice• Academic Programs • Career Education• Guaranteed Transfer Agreements• Student Support Services• Student Life/Athletics• Enrollment & Registration• Financial Aid• Q & A

Overview

• High transfer rate to UCs, CSUs, and other four-year colleges

• Best higher ed value, financial aid & scholarships available

• Academic excellence, career focused academic programs, latest curriculum

• Small class and lab sizes

• Outstanding faculty and staff dedicated to teaching and student success

• Vibrant student life, athletics, leadership opportunities

• Free student support services

Top Reasons to Make LPC Your 1st Choice

• 14th Best CommunityCollege out of 698 inthe United States

• 8th Highest TransferRate among all CACommunity Colleges

• LPC awarded highestnumber of degrees forsix consecutive years

The Best Community College in CA

What is the Community College Pathway?

• Prepare to Transfer- Complete lower division courses

• General education; classes prepare for advanced study in your desired major

• Career Technical EducationReal world skills leading to employment2-year degrees or certificates

Students can choose different courses before they declare a major –giving students time and options to explore their interests.

I’m going apply to UC

Davis I don’t know..

I'm earning my certificate

in…

Guaranteed Transfer for

us!Can I afford

it?

Academic Flexibility

The Value of the Community College Pathway

LPC Tuition: $46 per unit for CA Residents

Est. 2021-22 Annual Tuition & Fees

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$5,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$25,000

$30,000

$35,000

$40,000

Tuition peryear

LPCCSU

UCPrivate

$1,436 $6,759

$13,950

$38,000

LPC offers the best value and lowest tuitionCompare the average cost to attend full time each year

2 YEARS 2 YEARS TOTAL

$2,800 + $29,000 = $31,800

Community College Pathway

FOR A BACHELOR’S DEGREE

vs. 4 Year University

4 YEARSFor students who admit in Fall 2022, the estimated 4 year

tuition for California residents = $58,000

Pathways: Degrees & Certificates

• 57 Associate Degrees (AA/AS)• 27 Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T)• 89 Certificates

Learn about Degrees and Certificates

Las Positas College provides students with Guaranteed Transfer programs for thosewho qualify to all California State University (CSU) and most University of California (UC)campuses plus a growing number of private and out-of-state universities.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU)

PRIVATE & OUT-OF-STATE UNIVERSITIES

HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES &

UNIVERSITIES (HBCU)TRANSFER ADMISSION

GUARANTEE (TAG)ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR TRANSFER

(ADT)TRANSFER ADMISSION

AGREEMENT (TAA)

TRANSFER GUARANTEE AGREEMENT

• UC Santa Barbara • UC Merced • UC Santa Cruz • UC Davis • UC Riverside • UC Irvine

• Bakersfield• Channel Islands• Chico• East Bay• Dominguez

Hills• Fresno• Fullerton• Humboldt• Long Beach• Los Angeles• Maritime

Academy

• Monterey Bay• Northridge• Pomona• Sacramento• San Bernardino• San Diego• San Francisco• San Jose• San Luis Obispo• San Marcos• Sonoma• Stanislaus

• Arizona State University

• John F. Kennedy University

• Saint Mary’s College • Santa Clara University • University of Arizona • University of Hawaii at

Hilo • University of the

Pacific

• Over 30 HBCUs

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Guaranteed Transfer Programs

Guaranteed Transfer Programs Flyer

The Transfer Alliance Program gives you the opportunityto enhance your ability to transfer to UCLA at the juniorlevel from Las Positas College. Students are certifiedafter completing the honors or scholars program at theircommunity college and given priority consideration foradmission.

UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP)

East Bay College Agile Network

Cal State East Bay and CLPCCD have created a supportnetwork that designed to meet students’ educationalgoals.

This redesign focuses on:• Coordinating academic, transfer, and financial

counseling across all institutions.

Transfer Agreements

Transfer agreements with over 30 Colleges, including 25+ on Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges” list.

Honors Transfer Program

Learn more about the Honors Transfer Program

• Associates Degrees– 2 years (60 units)

• Certificates– 1 year (30 units or less)

• Real world skills and practical knowledge

• Hands on training, mentoring, and internships

• Leads directly to employment• Allows for continue education and

transfer

What is Career Technical Education?

Actors Conservatory Administration of Justice

Applied Photography Automotive Technology

Biological Sciences Business Studies

Commercial Music Computer Studies

Early Care and Education EMT/Paramedic

Engineering Technology Fire Science Technology

Graphic Design/Digital Media Interior Design

Journalism/Mass Communications Kinesiology/Sports Medicine

Occupational Health & Safety Ornamental Horticulture

Technical Theater Viticulture & Winery Technology

Welding Technology

• 1 and 2 year Programs

Career Ready Programs

Learn more about Career Education Programs

Career Assessment

• Discover majors and in-demand careers

• Take Career Assessment

• Browse Careers

• Browse Programs

http://laspositascollege.edu/careercoach/

• Explore academic and career pathways at LPC.

• Choose a desired academic and career pathway and select a certificate or degree program.

• View a semester-by-semester Program Map recommending your sequence of courses.

Las Positas College Pathway Mapper

http://www.laspositascollege.edu/programmapper/

Art

Art History

Dance

Graphic Design and Digital Media

Interior Design

Music

Photography

Theater

Business

Computer Information Systems

Computer Networking Technology

Economics

Marketing

WorkExperience

Anthropology

Early Care and Education

Global Studies

History

Humanities

Psychology

Philosophy

Political Science

Religious Studies

Sociology

Women’s Studies

American SignLanguage

Communication Studies

English

ESL

French

Journalism/ Media Studies

Spanish

Administration of Justice

Emergency Medical Services

Fire Service Technology

Health

Kinesiology

Nutrition

Astronomy

Biology

Chemistry Computer Science

Engineering

Environmental Studies

Geography

Geology

Horticulture

Mathematics

Occupational Safety & Health

Physics

Viticulture and Winery Tech.

Automotive Technology

WeldingTechnology

Career Coach

Liberal Arts

& Sciences

AA Degrees

• Financial Aid Office

• Counseling

• Transfer Center

• Career & Employment Center- Internship & Job Board

• Student Health & Wellness Center

• Tutorial Center, RAW Center, Math Support

• Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS)

• Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)

Student Support Programs

Las Positas College

Learning Communities

Student Life

Athletics

MEN'S SPORTS WOMEN'S SPORTSBASKETBALL

SOCCERSWIM & DIVEWATER POLO

BASKETBALLSOCCER

SWIM & DIVEVOLLEYBALL

WATER POLO

• Vaccination Requirement- Spring 2022• Ventilation & Filtration• Masking• Social Distancing• Reduced class sizes• Sanitation

Keeping Students Safe

What are the “Core Services?”

• ORIENTATION• ASSESSMENT• STUDENT EDUCATION PLAN

Completing these core services will guarantee priority registration!

Steps for Enrollment 1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION2. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID3. COMPLETE ORIENTATION4. ASSESSMENT (DETERMINE YOUR PLACEMENT)5. CREATE AN EDUCATION PLAN WITH A COUNSELOR6. REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Enrollment

Start your Steps to Enrollment Here

OCTOBER 1st

Applications Open for Summer & Fall 2022

Class registration for Summer or Fall begins in April

Summer & Fall Registration Dates

All students should apply for financial aid. It’s free and easy!

Over 40 % of students at LPC qualify

Learn more about Finacial Aid

Financial Aid

Financial aid isn't only for four-year college students. Communitycollege students are eligible as well. At Las Positas College over40% of our students qualify for tuition assistance.

Which Application Do I Submit?

Taking Summer Classes? Submit your 2021-2022 & 2022-2023 FAFSA or California Dream Act Application!

Taking Fall Classes? Submit your 2022-2023 FAFSA or California Dream Act Application!

http://www.laspositascollege.edu/welcomecenter/index.php

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Additional Resources

http://laspositascollege.edu/careercoach http://www.laspositascollege.edu/programmapper/

Need Help With Steps to Enrollment?

Contacts

Sarah Bettencourt, Outreach [email protected]

Anne Kennedy, Outreach [email protected]

Helena Cruz, Outreach [email protected]

Financial [email protected]

Thank you!