QCC ASAP Welcome Webinar

Summary

The ASAP program at Queensboro Community College provides students with valuable benefits like a free metro card, textbook assistance, a scholarship for tuition, personalized advising, and career support. To fully utilize these resources, students must complete essential tasks such as the ASAP contract, assessments, and email activation. Regular monthly meetings with advisors and participation in group meetings and career activities are required. Students also enjoy fun events like the ASAP Cafe. It’s crucial to stay informed by checking the student email regularly for updates, deadlines, and essential notifications throughout the semester.

Takeaways

• 😀 ASAP students at Queensboro Community College (QCC) have access to a variety of benefits including free metro cards, textbook assistance, and scholarships.
• 😀 The ASAP program provides one-on-one advising, career support, priority registration, and free academic tutoring.
• 😀 Before the semester starts, students must complete their ASAP contract, watch the welcome webinar, and complete the personality and career assessment.
• 😀 Students should activate their QCC student email, Queensboro Tiger account, and familiarize themselves with the QCC Connect app for campus resources.
• 😀 It is important to review and complete FAFSA and TAP applications to ensure eligibility for financial aid and additional funding.
• 😀 Students should regularly check their email for important information regarding class schedules, financial aid, and ASAP meetings.
• 😀 During the semester, ASAP students must attend individual and group meetings with their advisors and participate in career activity workshops.
• 😀 Career activities cover topics like networking, resume writing, and job searching, and students must attend at least one per semester.
• 😀 Students should use the ASAP calendar to schedule group meetings and career activities, with both in-person and online options available.
• 😀 The ASAP Cafe offers a chance to unwind, connect with peers, and engage with ASAP resources outside of required meetings.
• 😀 Stay up-to-date with important announcements by checking the QCC student email daily and following ASAP on Instagram.

Q & A

What are the main benefits provided to ASAP students at Queensboro Community College?

ASAP students have access to various benefits including a free unlimited metro card, textbook assistance, an ASAP scholarship for tuition support, a one-on-one ASAP advisor, career specialist support, priority registration, and free academic tutoring.

What is the ASAP scholarship, and how does it help students?

The ASAP scholarship helps cover tuition costs that may not be covered by financial aid, ensuring students can access additional financial support for their education.

What steps should ASAP students take before the semester starts?

Before the semester, ASAP students should complete their ASAP next steps, sign their ASAP contract, watch the welcome webinar and answer the questions, complete the Tradify personality and career assessment, activate their QCC student email and QCC Tiger account, and complete FAFSA and TAP applications.

What is the Tradify personality and career assessment, and why is it important?

The Tradify personality and career assessment is an important tool for students to connect with career services. It helps students assess their interests and strengths, aiding in the selection of career paths and planning for future success.

What are the two main student accounts that need to be activated at QCC, and what are they used for?

Students need to activate their QCC student email (Office 365 account) for accessing email and Microsoft Suite, and their QCC Tiger account for accessing campus Wi-Fi, printers, and the QCC Connect app.

What should ASAP students do if they haven't completed their FAFSA and TAP applications?

ASAP students should complete their FAFSA and TAP applications as soon as possible, as these can provide additional financial support for tuition if the student is eligible.

How can ASAP students stay informed about important updates and reminders?

Students should check their QCC student email daily as it is the primary way for the ASAP program and the college to communicate important updates and reminders.

What is expected of ASAP students during the semester in terms of meetings?

ASAP students are expected to attend monthly individual meetings with their ASAP advisor, attend at least one group meeting each semester, and participate in at least one career activity per semester.

How can ASAP students schedule and track their required meetings and activities?

Students can use the ASAP calendar to schedule their individual meetings, group meetings, and career activities. They are also provided with an engagement planning sheet to track their required meetings.

What is the ASAP Cafe, and what is its purpose for students?

The ASAP Cafe is a monthly event where students can unwind, connect with peers, enjoy free food, and learn more about ASAP resources. It's a fun and social opportunity for students to engage with the program outside of required meetings.