High School vs. College
There are differences between being a high school and a college student. Prepare yourself to be an effective college student by knowing what to expect.
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High School |
College |
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Teachers remind you of tests and assignments |
You are given a syllabus at the beginning of the semester and you must keep track of assignments |
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Bells tell you when to go to class |
Your watch (or phone) tells you when to go to class |
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Teachers always take roll |
Some professors take roll and some do not, but you are expected to attend class |
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You may be given textbooks |
You must buy your own textbooks |
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You are assigned a Counselor |
You are not assigned a particular Counselor |
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Your classes are assigned and you are automatically enrolled in courses |
Each student is given a specific date to register and must enroll themselves in classes |
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You can search the Internet (Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc.) for sources for your paper. |
You must use scholarly, college-level resources, from the Library's website. |
Part time student vs. Full time student
Choosing to be a full time or part time student involves proper time management. Below is some helpful information to understand unit load and what a unit represents.
Full Time Student - 12 units or more
Part Time Student - Less than 12 units
Hope Mindset
Talk to a Counselor!
The Counseling staff will help you get off to the right start at Chaffey College. Through assessment, orientation, and counseling we will evaluate your skill level, introduce you to the programs and services we have to offer, and help you select appropriate courses according to your abilities and interests.
Visit a Success Center!
The Chaffey College Success Center network of services enhances the college learning experience through a variety of instructional practices with a demonstrated positive impact on student success.
- Success CentersPlease note, you must be currently enrolled at Chaffey College to use a Success Center.
Talk to a Librarian!
Librarians are here to help you succeed in your classes and research! You can contact us:
- In person, at Rancho, Chino, or Fontana
- By phone, (909) 652-6808
- By email, library@chaffey.edu
- By live chat, visit: https://www.chaffey.edu/library