If you want to transfer to a self-paced course, don’t drop your current class. Once you obtain the add code and transfer petition for the new course, have it signed by the professor, then take it to the Records office in A-109 where they will withdraw you from your previous course and add the self-paced course at the same time. The Records office will transfer your course fee so that you don’t have to pay twice for the course. If the transfer is completed after the drop deadline, you will receive a W, but it is a “soft’” W (part of a transfer), and it will not affect your academic record.

The transfer must be completed by Oct. 30– the withdrawal deadline for Fall 2009 classes. Give yourself a couple of days to complete the transfer process (watch orientation video, obtain petition, obtain signature, go to Records office). If you aren’t going to be able to complete the transfer by the deadline, make sure you withdrawal from your current course yourself, or you will receive a letter grade for that course.

To obtain an add code, follow the procedures in Registration.

In summary,

To obtain an add code for the online Math 46 course, obtain a petition and signature from Professor Kater.

To obtain an add code for the online Math 96 course, obtain a petition and signature from Professor Young.

To obtain an add code for the on-campus Math 46 course, bring your CSID to L-208 to attend an orientation, fill out a questionnaire, and obtain a petition, bring the petition to the Records Office in A-109 for signature.

The Math Center Website has complete contact info and hours of operations.

Transferring to a self-paced course gives you a second chance with extended time; however, there are some limitations of which you need to be aware. First, you must maintain a minimum weekly attendance (4 hours for Math 38; 5 hours for Math 46 and 96). Second, you need to complete at least four chapters this semester in order to continue in the course. That is, you will be withdrawn from the course with a grade of W if you do not keep your attendance up to date and complete the required four chapters by December 17th.

Transferring to a new course may mean that you need to purchase the required materials for the new course. For the Math Center on-campus courses, your existing textbook will be accepted. The Math Center uses the same core text as the other on-campus courses, just a different bookcover. If you haven't purchase a MyMathLab access code, you'll need to purchase that to take a class in the Math Center. You can not take tests without the MyMathLab access code keyed to the Math Center books. In the online courses, there is no textbook, but the online access code costs $69.95. Note that this access code is NOT MyMathLab; it is from Content On Demand. Once the trial period expires, you will not be able to access learning material or tests without purchasing the access code. Bottom line: don't even think about transferring if you are not prepared to purchase the required materials.

If you have any questions, check the Math Center Website first.

Professor Kater

dkater@sdccd.edu

citymathcenter.sdccd.edu