Try College Program FAQs

Yes, Campus is an accredited college. Campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at www.accjc.org.

MTI College is the former name of our campus in Sacramento, California. Our more hands-on in-person programs, such as Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, and Barbering & Cosmetology, all take place at this community-based campus that has been serving the Sacramento area since 1965.

Because they are subject to change from quarter to quarter, the specific professors who are assigned to each course are confirmed at the time of course registration.

Specific meeting times for each class are made available during registration. Generally, classes and required small discussion sessions meet two to three times per week between 5:00pm-9:00pm EST Monday through Thursday. Classes start October 7, 2024.

Students can take one class so long as they are able to commit a minimum of 7-10 hours per week.

The add/drop deadline for Fall 2024 is on October 18, 2024. This deadline is the Friday of the second week of the term.

If a student anticipates missing a class, they should reach out to their student success coach to explore their options. Their student success coach can provide guidance on whether the absence can be excused, depending on the reason.

The courses offered in the Try College program are part of our Online Associate in Business degree program, so students in the Try College program will be taking classes with current Campus degree-seeking students.

During Orientation Week, students are introduced to success coaches, course instructors, and fellow students. Additionally, they will familiarize themselves with the Campuswire platform, which is where their online classes will be conducted.

Student success coaches are available to provide individualized assistance to students throughout their academic journey. Coaches offer personalized support and track student progress throughout the quarter. Consider them as your student's encourager and guide, from enrollment to final exams.

The reassignment of a student success coach is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and is subject to approval or denial based on the individual circumstances of the student.

Students must have access to a computer, high speed internet, and a webcam in order to properly participate in Try College program courses.

We are happy to work with you and your desired school to explore credit transfer options and how that may work for the specific institution. Please note that the receiving institution ultimately makes the decision on accepting units for classes as transfer credit. For students in the Try College program who decide to enroll in the Campus AABA program, your Try College program credits will be accepted and will count towards your degree.

You may request your transcript by filling out Campus's Transcript Request Form.

No tuition is charged for courses in the Try College program.

There is no application fee, registration fee, nor any charges for our no-cost services, which includes our free math and writing tutoring.

Applications for the Campus Try College program's October start are due on September 17, 2024.

Students must enroll in their course by September 24, 2024 if they would like to begin classes in October.

Student orientation for the October start date takes place during the week of September 30, 2024.

Classes start on Monday, October 7, 2024.

Finals take place during the week of December 16, 2024. Students will be informed of their specific exam dates by their instructor.

FERPA stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, which is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Visit the U.S. Department of Education website for more information.

This law applies to any student who reaches the age of 18 or begins attending a college or university regardless of age. FERPA rights are transferred from the parent/guardian to the student. Students must act on their own behalf. Parents, guardians, relatives, or friends of Campus students are not permitted to enroll, drop, or add classes on behalf of the student. The same applies to requesting transcripts or grade verifications.

FERPA applies to all parents and/or guardians of any Campus student, regardless of the student's age. This includes dual enrollment students who are concurrently enrolled in a high school and Campus.

Under Section 49061 of the Education Code, parents/guardians of community college students do not have a right to access their children\u0027s student records, regardless of whether the student is under the age of 18. In accordance with this regulation, students\u0027 college records will be released to parents/guardians only with written consent by the student.

Typically, college officials may assist only the student with access to their Campus student portal, which contains records covered under FERPA. However, for students under the age of 18 years old, parents/guardians have the right to communicate with college officials on the student\u2019s behalf in regards to accessing the Campus student portal for enrolling, dropping, or adding classes.

Your student is enrolled in a college course and it is important to understand that instructors will work directly with students, as opposed to the type of interactions you may be familiar with in a high school setting. Under FERPA, instructors are not required to discuss student performance or other student-related concerns with parents/guardians. Since the community college environment addresses the learning needs of adults, there may be concerns to consider when enrolling in courses, including possible controversial course content and maturity level of minor students.

Faculty establish a syllabus for each course, which include the course content or objectives, assignments, a general guide to the pacing of the course and information about how grades will be determined. Once a student receives the syllabus for the course from the instructor and the student decides to remain enrolled in the course, the syllabus becomes the contract between the student and teacher.

Under FERPA, instructors are not required to discuss student performance or other student-related issues with parents/guardians, including progress or grades.

If non-directory information is needed to resolve a crisis or emergency situation, an education institution may release that information if the institution determines that the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals. Factors considered in making this assessment are: the severity of the threat to the health or safety of those involved; the need for the information; the time required to deal with the emergency; and the ability of the parties to whom the information is to be given to deal with the emergency.