Online Orientation - Section 5

Student Services

Yuba College is strongly committed to you, the student. We want to provide you with all the resources you need to complete your educational goal. There are a variety of services available:

• Assessment Center
  The Assessment Center offers the required placement testing in the areas of English, math and reading. No appointment is necessary during normal business hours for the College, however you need to report to the Center at least two hours before the College’s closing time to provide ample time to complete the process. (Location: Building 100B). Click here to go to the Assessment Center web page.
  
  
• Career Center
  The Career Center provides a process to lead students through various assessments and give them the necessary tools to make career and life planning decisions. Tools available to assist with this process include career and vocational inventories, as well as computer-assisted career research software. (Location: Building 100B). Click here to go to the Career Center web page.
  
  
• Child Development Center
  Students with children may want to check out the Child Development Center. Child care is provided for infants and toddlers (3-36 months), preschoolers (3-5 years), and school-age (5-7 years). State Preschool is available 9:00a.m. – Noon at no charge to eligible parents. (Location: Building 1600).
  
  
• Counseling
  Counseling is an essential part of Yuba College, designed to complement and facilitate the instructional program and to aid students with academic, career, and personal counseling.
  Students are strongly encouraged to see their counselor at least twice each semester to confer on matters pertaining to satisfactory adjustment to college life and progress toward educational/career goals. Students receiving financial aid or Veterans Benefits are required to have a current Student Educational Plan (SEP) on file, developed with the assistance of their counselor. All students can benefit from having a SEP once they have determined their educational goal. (Location: Building 100B).
  
  
• Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSP&S)
  DSP&S attempts to equalize educational opportunities for students with disabilities that impact their academic participation. Assessment for learning disabilities is available for students experiencing difficulty in their classes, or who have a history of special education needs. Support services for eligible students may include appropriate academic accommodations. New students who have a physical disability or who believe they might have a learning disability may contact the DSPS office prior to taking the placement exam or going through the orientation and registration process. (Location: Building 1800). Click here to go to the DSP&S web page.
  
  
• Educational Opportunity Programs & Services (EOP&S)
  This State-funded program provides financial assistance and educational support services to financially and educationally disadvantaged students. Included in the educational support services are: career planning, academic and transfer counseling, tutoring, support from trained peers, and advising. The program serves new students and continuing students who meet the eligibility requirements. (Location: Building 100B)
  
  
• Financial Aid
  The role of the Financial Aid Office is to help eligible students pursue their educational goals. The Financial Aid Office attempts to fill the financial gap that may exist between the cost of education and the money available to students from family, employment, savings and other resources. Assistance is provided through federal, state, and institutional grants; scholarships; the Federal Stafford Loan program; and work study awards. As indicated under “Critical Deadlines”, the first step to pursue financial assistance is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Assistance is available through the Financial Aid Office to complete the FAFSA online. (Location: Building 100B). Click here to go to the Financial Aid web page.
  
  
• Transfer Center
  The Transfer Center offers services and resources for students seeking information about four-year colleges and universities. A resource library of college catalogs is available, or students can use COLLEGE SOURCE , a website that presents information on colleges and universities in a standard format that makes it easier to compare different institutions. Representatives from regional universities are available on a regularly scheduled basis to meet with students planning to transfer. (Location: Building 100B). Click here to go to the Transfer Center web page.
  
  
• Tutoring/College Success Center
  The CSC offers free tutoring in many subject areas and computer-assisted instruction in math, reading and English. Students are required to prepare for each tutoring session by completing all current assignments in their course. Follow-up on student performance has demonstrated repeatedly that over 80% of students who attend their tutoring sessions throughout the semester pass their course and are able to move on to the next level.
  
  Note: Tutoring slots fill up fast. Submit your request the first week of the semester, or as soon possible thereafter. (Location: Building 1100).
  
  
• Veterans Affairs
  The Veterans Affairs Office provides assistance to veterans and veterans’ dependents who are eligible for educational benefits. Furthermore, the VA Office acts as a liaison with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (Location: Building 1800). Click here to go to the Veterans Affairs web page.

For a complete listing of services, please consult the Yuba Community College District Catalog. These are just a few of the services available to students who attend Yuba College. For a complete listing consult the catalog.

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