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Student Affairs
Main Cafeteria West
(559) 278-3046
Coordinator, Angela Cisneros
Education is the key to a better life and a more secure future. The Reentry
Program assists potential students, 25 years of age and older, who wish
to begin or resume a college education.
The reentry staff has a special interest in fulfilling the changing needs
of adult learners. Though many who have been away from the formal learning
process are apprehensive, we find that the success rate among returning
students is high.
Adults possess certain assets that come only with age and experience. Older
students tend to have strong motivations, coupled with a special eagerness
to learn. Broader life experiences usually mean more effective coping skills.
Staff and peer advisers help reentry students to make the best use of these
advantages.
At the same time, returning individuals often face complicated circumstances
which, while making further education desirable, also make it difficult
to achieve. Our reentry staff can help when complex issues need attention.
Pre-entry advising helps you with your initial questions about college.
We can advise you regarding eligibility, courses, costs, deadlines, and
other services.
Academic advising gives you the information you need to make informed
decisions about your academic career.
Crisis and personal counseling assist you with the transition to
student life.
The Evening Program provides support services for reentry students
with evening classes.
Peer support promotes a feeling of belonging to the campus community.
A student lounge in the Reentry Center provides a place for you to meet
friends or relax between classes.
Weekly support groups provide emotional support and an opportunity
for you to share concerns with other reentry students.
"Let's Do Lunch," scheduled weekly, provide you with informal
information sessions. Excellent speakers from the campus and community address
a variety of interesting topics, such as time management, stress control,
and overcoming academic anxiety.
Career exploration and counseling referrals are available to assist
you in making well-informed, appropriate decisions when change is needed.
Workshops, offered in the evenings to further assist you with self-awareness,
personal growth, relationship and family enrichment, and academic success.
Referrals can be made on your behalf to campus services, such as
Career Development and Employment Services, Health and Counseling Services,
Child Care Center, and Financial Aid.
If you would like more information about the many opportunities for reentry
students, visit the Reentry Office or call (559) 278-3046.
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