Families of new students
Parents, guardians and families of new students are encouraged to attend a separate SOAR session during orientation. We invite you to join us following the large group presentation in the theater. Here you'll learn valuable information to help your student succeed at Century. No reservations are needed.
The family orientation will:
- Introduce you to the Century College campus
- Provide an overview of student and college services
- Offer details on the peer mentor program
- Advise you on how to support your student
- Provide important business information
- Include a question and answer session with the orientation staff and student ambassadors
Frequently asked questions
- Q: How many credits are required to keep my son or daughter on my insurance policy?
- A: Most insurance companies require students to maintain full-time status, or 12 credits, to remain on their parents' policy. However, an insurance company may be willing to accommodate a part-time load during a particular semester, due to extenuating circumstances.
- Q: Will I have access to my son or daughter's records?
- A: If your son or daughter is enrolled at Century College (this includes the Post Secondary Enrollment Options program), they are considered an adult and all college records are private. This is according to the Data Privacy Act in compliance with the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). A student may authorize you to have access to their records. Please see the Record's Office for more information.
- Q: How many credits can my son/daughter realistically handle?
- A: You should not assume that all students must take 12 credits each semester. When registering for courses, students should consider high school performance, assessment test results, and outside commitments (work, family, community involvements).
- Q: How long does it take to finish a degree?
- A: The highest degree that Century College awards is an associate's degree, sometimes referred to as a 'two-year degree', which can be misleading for the following reasons:
- It is possible to finish a degree in two years by taking 16 credits each semester (not including summer) and starting out in college level courses. However, if a student is taking skill building courses or fewer credits, it will take longer to finish a degree. Summer session can be an opportunity to make-up some time.
- Certain programs have special application requirements and deadlines that must be met and often they fill early.
- Q: What if my son or daughter needs to miss a class or test?
- A: Each faculty member sets their own policies for class attendance and retesting opportunities. Usually if a student notifies an instructor ahead of time, special arrangements can be made.