Introduction
Las Positas College began in 1963 as one of Chabot College
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Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 65.4 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $3,051 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 24 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 79% / 53% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 8,978 |
Academics
Las Positas offers more than 35 associate degrees and 40 certificate programs. More than 15 of the associate tracks are designed to help students transfer to a four-year university after graduation, specifically into the University of California and California State University systems.
Students can take classes across 11 different academic disciplines, including social science, language arts, mathematics, business, and health sciences. Students who are pursuing an associate degree can access specific program options on the department websites. Transfer degree programs are designed to lead directly into a four-year university, so students do not receive an associate degree on completing these programs.
All students have access to a number of on-campus resources that will help them succeed academically. The Las Politas library has books, scholarly articles, audio-visual materials, and more that are free for student use. Students can also seek help from staff members at Student Services and the Counseling Center or get assistance with challenging courses from peer tutoring programs.
High School Articulation Programs
Las Politas offers credit for articulate courses, which can be taken at the high school level either through an articulated high school curriculum or a concurrently enrolled curriculum. Students who have taken an articulated course can earn credits or exemptions for that class at Las Politas. To participate in this program, print out the Articulation Application from the Las Politas website and talk to your high school advisor about course options.
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Admissions
Las Positas has an open admissions process, which means that any student with a high school diploma or GED certificate is eligible to enroll and attend classes. Begin your registration by filling out the online application form. New students should request transcripts or certification forms from all previous institutions and send them to the Admissions & Records Office. Students should also submit the online FAFSA form to be eligible for financial aid.
Once the application has been submitted, students can complete an online orientation, which explains the registration and assessment process and introduces different student services and campus amenities. Before registering for classes, students must also complete an assessment testing session. Results from this session are forwarded to academic advisors, who help students plan their college career. Registration and payment can be completed online.
Financial Aid
Students are recommended to apply for financial aid through the FAFSA form, which is available for free at www.fafsa.gov. This form determines eligibility for federal aid in the form of grants, loans, and work-study programs. It is also often required as a supplementary application material for third-party aid sources and scholarship competitions.
Students can also search for and apply for merit-based awards, which are often offered by sponsoring organizations or school departments. The Financial Aid Office has a number of online resources for finding these scholarship competitions and writing competitive entries.
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Students
Students at Las Positas enjoy a rapidly growing student life that incorporates clubs, organizations, athletics, arts, student publications, and more. Most student events and activities are managed by the ASLPC, the student governing body, which also lobbies for student interests in campus policy and regulations.
There are more than 20 student clubs and organizations at Las Positas, ranging from the Poetry Club to the Gay/Straight Alliance to the Danzan Ryu Jujitsu Club and more. Clubs can participate in Club Days, which give each student organization a chance to compete for cash prizes that are deposited directly into the club
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Athletics
Las Politas is a member of the Community College League of Califonia
Additional School Information
Las Politas has recently launched a comprehensive going-green initiative. The new Center of the Arts is completely LEED certified with solar panels, water-efficient bathrooms, and recycling and composting. Students can learn more about the LEED features of the new Center by going online, where they can even watch live updates on the energy produced by the building
Bibliography
- “Las Positas College Admission Application Introduction.” CCCApply – Home. Web. 31 July 2011.
- Las Positas College. Club Day Competition Guidelines. Print.
- Las Positas College. Web. 31 July 2011.
- Radio Las Positas – Radio Las Positas – FA SHO! – Free Format Student Radio from Las Positas College. Web. 31 July 2011.
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