SMCC Orientation Proctored Practice Exam

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• A course that is not a required course for your major is called what?
• Which of the following describes the support available for veterans and active-duty students?
• Handicapped parking zones are marked with ______ lines.
• What is the formula for calculating a GPA?
• How long does the Career Path program typically take?
• If I decide that college is just not for me, should I officially withdraw or quit attending classes?
• The limit of absences for MWF classes is ______.
• Which service is explicitly offered by the counseling center?
• The password for Access Southwest is _______.
• Example: A student with a grade of D in SOC 2123 would earn how many quality points for the class?
• Which statement about advisor visits would best ensure you understand when you must see one?
• What is the proper channel for reporting a campus incident or emergency?
• What information is typically needed to set up a student portal account?
• How does international student status affect orientation and advising?
• To determine term-specific tuition and fee deadlines, which resources should you consult?
• What is the correct process to register for a course at SMCC?
• When a requirement states that a course must be taken along with another related course during the same semester, these courses are considered
• How are academic transcripts requested and delivered?
• In a course code such as ENG 1113, which digit indicates the credit hours of the course?
• What does ENG 1113 represent regarding digits?
• What is perhaps the best piece of information you can tell your advisor?
• What is FERPA's 'directory information' and can it be shared?
• How should you handle holds on your account during orientation?
• What safety resources are provided on campus?
• If you receive a notice about holds on your registration, what is the recommended course of action?
• What are earned hours?
• What campus resources support academic success beyond tutoring?
• Where can you view and review your degree audit or transfer credits?
• Which statement best describes the campus career services?
• Who typically evaluates transfer credits?
• Bear Aware is the official notification system for Southwest. Which system serves this purpose?
• What are the steps to complete the orientation checklist and what proof of completion may be required?
• Which course code indicates a sophomore level class?
• Which behaviors are considered academic dishonesty and what range of consequences may apply?
• If you need to access student services such as dining or events, you would go to which building?
• In GPA calculation, what numeric value does a C grade correspond to?
• What is the process to appeal a financial aid decision or message?
• Which resources are typically available for tutoring and writing support on campus?
• Which of the following is considered institutional aid?
• If a student owes money to Southwest, am I allowed to take final exams?
• Which statement is true about Access Southwest?
• How many hours must a student take to be considered a full-time student?
• What defines earned hours?
• If a student earns 44 quality points in 14 hours, what is their approximate GPA?
• What types of refunds exist if you withdraw from classes, and when are they issued?
• What should you do if you have a hold on your account?
• Which option is not listed as a degree or certificate awarded by Southwest in the material?
• Which statement about Access Southwest password requirements is true?
• How many activity hours are allowed to count toward graduation?
• In GPA calculation, what numeric value does a D grade correspond to?
• Who handles official transcript requests and delivery options?
• Which service is used to access coursework, eBooks, and online instruction?
• What is the formula for calculating the quality points earned for a class?
• What does orientation prepare you for regarding proctored exams?
• NEVER just quit coming to class. Otherwise, all of your grades will automatically be F.
• How do you understand and manage your student account balance and payment plans?
• Which IT resource is used for official student communication?
• What is Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and why is it important?
• Some scholarships require that a student take at least 15 hours, but only 12 hours are required for a student to be considered a full-time student. Which statement is true about these requirements?
• Which color lines mark handicapped parking zones?
• _____ tardies equal one absence.
• In a college course schedule, MWF class meetings occur on which days and for how many hours per week?
• What is the name of the student service that contains all student information such as financial aid information, grades, schedules, transcripts, degree plans, and personal information?
• What types of financial aid are commonly available to community college students?
• What is the format of a Southwest student email address?
• To request disability accommodations, which item must be submitted to Disability Services?
• What is the total attempted hours for the five courses if you sum the last digit of each course code?
• Which of the following is NOT a time you must see an advisor?
• Which of the following statements is true about the Fine Arts location?
• What is a possible proof of orientation completion?
• Which pair correctly matches the path to its degree?
• How many hours is Joan attempting?
• What is FERPA and how does it affect who can discuss your academic records?
• Which statement about the I grade is true?
• If I go to the bookstore for supplies, cafeteria to eat, or upstairs to a small auditorium, I am in the _______.
• Before finals, if a student owes money, what must be true?
• Which form must be filed yearly and includes information about yearly income listed on filed tax returns?
• Which of the following statements about fees and finals is correct?
• FAFSA collects information about which financial detail?
• Which statement correctly describes class period labeling for TR and MWF schedules?
• How are grades typically communicated and when can you expect grade postings?
• How should you prepare for final exams and understand grade weighting?
• Which of the following is true about the incomplete grade for financial aid?
• How do you access your SMCC email and why is it important to check it regularly?
• What are key deadlines for financial aid renewal and verification?
• What degree do students on the career-technical path earn upon graduating from Southwest?
• Which statement about developmental class placement is NOT true?
• What is the campus policy on classroom technology usage and recording lectures?
• What Title IX resources are available for reporting sexual harassment or assault?
• How many freshman level classes is Joan taking?
• Which statement about the status after completing a developmental class is true?
• What are common holds on a student account and how can you resolve them?
• If a course code starts with 2, what level is the class?
• Which of the following describes the password format for student email, printing on campus, and Canvas?
• How can you access campus maps, parking information, and transportation options?
• If a student receives an I (incomplete) in a class, the student has _______ to complete all incomplete work to remove the grade of I (incomplete).
• Which statement about developmental classes is NOT true?
• A cancelled class is defined as
• What governs the timing and eligibility for refunds after withdrawal?
• Who should coordinate accommodations once disability documentation is submitted?
• Which statement describes the purpose of career assessments offered by career services?
• A course that must be taken before enrolling in a more advanced course is called a
• A student on a _______ finishes the career-technical program of study at Southwest, typically in two years, and goes to work.
• The limit of absences for TR and MW classes is ______.
• Which centers are commonly involved in academic support on campus?
• How can you manage your academic plan using a degree audit or transfer credit system?
• What happens after you request disability accommodations?
• Which statement about the difference between Career Path and Academic Path is true?
• What is the process for applying transferred credits to your degree plan after evaluation?
• Which term describes a class whose seating has reached capacity and cannot accept more students?
• Which color lines mark commuter parking zones?
• Which action would best protect your privacy under FERPA regarding directory information?
• What GPA is needed to graduate from Southwest?
• How do you report a safety concern or maintenance issue?
• In a TR class schedule, class periods are listed by _______.
• What is the purpose of blue-light phones on campus?
• A student is _______ when he/she has paid all fees for the classes he/she has prescheduled.
• Which service supports coping strategies?
• Which is a way to get involved in campus life?
• What happens to unused Pell Grant money?
• What is the maximum number of hours that can be scheduled each semester without having to get permission or pay extra money?
• Name three items you should complete before advising and registration.
• What is the required order of actions when a student's GPA falls below the minimum while on academic probation?
• What can you do in the campus learning management system?
• How many earned hours are needed to graduate from Southwest?
• What resource is used to report Title IX concerns?
• What degree do students who complete a vocational program at Southwest receive?
• Which color lines mark faculty parking zones?
• Which statement accurately describes the transfer credit process?
• How is the full-time vs part-time course load defined, and how does it affect aid?
• Which digit indicates the course level in ENG 1113?
• Which statement about Access Southwest password lengths is correct?
• Which form is used to apply for a Pell Grant?
• A set of courses that all students in a college or specific major are required to take are called what?
• If you need to adjust your degree plan due to transfer credits, who should you work with?
• What is the role of the campus police or security office?
• A pre-requisite is defined as
• How many sophomore level classes is Joan taking?
• Which building houses the Fine Arts Department and related programs?
• What is the typical policy on cell phone use during classes or exams?
• If a student earns 60 quality points in 17 hours, what is their GPA approximately?
• What username should Southwest students use to access campus computers?
• Do Pell Grants require repayment?
• What steps should you take during a campus emergency or active threat?
• Which department typically provides academic advising during orientation?
• Which statement about Title IX reporting is true?
• Which GPA value places a student on academic probation or suspension?
• What is the primary purpose of SMCC orientation for new students?
• What does TR mean?
• If I am in an art class, watching the Stage Band perform, or singing with the choir, I am in the _______.
• For financial aid purposes, an I (Incomplete) grade is calculated as which grade?
• If you notice a safety hazard on campus, what should you do?
• A student on an _______ takes academic classes at Southwest and then transfers to a university to complete his/her degree before going to work.
• Which channels are commonly used by professors to contact students about assignment feedback or grade updates?
• Commuter parking zones are marked with ______ lines.
• If a class labeled TR with three hours per week, which days does it meet?
• How do you determine tuition and fee deadlines for the term?
• A closed class is defined as
• Which statement about the deadline to complete incomplete work is correct?
• When confirming enrollment after registering, which practice is recommended?
• What does attempted hours represent in academic terms?
• How can students access the library and digital resources?
• Which term describes a class that will not be taught that semester or will not meet on a specific day due to illness or other reasons?
• Where should you check to know when grades will be posted?
• Where can you get help with IT account password resets?
• What degree do students on the academic path earn upon graduating from Southwest?
• In GPA calculation, what numeric value does an A grade correspond to?
• In GPA calculation, what numeric value does an F grade correspond to?
• Which statement correctly describes earned vs attempted hours?
• An example of co-requisite classes would be biology lecture and biology lab because you MUST take them at the same time.
• To request accommodations for a documented disability, what steps should a student take?
• ACT subscores are used for what purpose in placement?
• What is the policy for dropping a course and the associated deadlines?
• A student is _________ when he/she has enrolled in a class, thus reserving a seat in the class.
• Where can students access online academic resources such as databases and e-books?
• In a MWF class schedule, class periods are listed by _______.
• In GPA calculation, what numeric value does a B grade correspond to?
• FERPA exception example: which of the following is permissible disclosure?
• Which building would you visit for a Fine Arts course?
• Faculty and staff parking zones are marked with ______ lines.