Community college transfer bill signed into law in CA

Community college students who graduate with a C average or better will be guaranteed admission to the California State University system as juniors beginning next fall under a bill Governor Schwarzenegger signed on 9/29.

Cal State to admit 30k more students for winter and spring terms

Good news: the California State University system is going to accept 30,000 new students for winter and spring terms at their 23 campuses.

SJSU reverses course, will accept spring applicants... with a catch...

'Reversing course, San Jose State will now open for spring 2011 admissions — although students can't actually enroll unless the state provides enough money.

'SJSU and the entire California State University system announced on Thursday that they'll start taking applications on Sunday and will immediately start the process of deciding who's eligible to attend. The application window closes Aug. 31.

'Then, if California quickly solves its latest state budget stalemate and restores more money to CSU, the university will admit qualified students right away. If the budget crisis lingers, CSU may hold applications in limbo until the budget is solved.'

http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_15634624?source=rss

Fall 2010 schedule is posted online

The Fall 2010 schedule of classes is now available online:

http://foothill.edu/schedule/schedule.php

Be aware that classes are still subject to be deleted between now and about the second week of the fall quarter. So you may see classes disappear from the schedule before you are able to add them to your schedule.

Be sure you know when you are able to log on and register for your fall classes. With enrollment still bulging at Foothill, classes will fill up quickly.

Good luck!

San Jose State: no spring 2011 admissions

'The decision includes spring 2011 applications from all prospective first-time freshmen, community college transfer students, graduate students, and students seeking a second bachelor's degree. Exceptions include non-state-funded programs for working professionals, such as engineers and teachers, and several teacher credentialing programs.'

http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_15511174?source=rss

Last week to add a class...

This is the second week of the summer quarter. That means this is also the last week you can late add a class. You'll need to get the instructor's permission to do that and if there are any pre-requisites required for the class (including placement tests), you'll need to get those all settled this week before you can be added to the class.

So if you are contemplating taking a summer Foothill class, you need to get to it this week by the end of the day on Thursday since the campus (including Admissions & Records) is closed on Fridays.

Get there early tomorrow.....

While there are fewer classes during summer quarter than all other quarters, there will still be a lot of folks looking to be added from a waitlist or trying to 'crash' a class. So if you're taking a summer class at Foothill, make sure to give yourself enough time to find a parking space and get to your classroom on-time.

Even if you are already enrolled in your class, you still might want to get there early so that you have a chair to sit on. Some classes (especially core ones in math, English, and the sciences) will be packed to the gills tomorrow.

Also, be sure you have a valid parking permit when to come to campus. If you park without one, you are almost certain to get a ticket.