Gateway to Success Conference

Conference registration materials will be mailed beginning April 1, 2008 in a large white envelope.

"Meghan has a solid foundation upon which to build her college career by beginning at South Plains College.  This was a wonderful transitional step.  She did so well in the fall (4.0 gpa) that it wasn't even a consideration to move her to TTU for spring."

Gateway parent, Fall 2007

FALL / SPRING GATEWAY STUDENTS:

The Gateway to Success Conference provides students and their parents the opportunity to visit the Reese Center and become familiar with the South Plains College facilities. During the conference there will be several occasions for students to get acquainted with other Gateway students, to meet some of the SPC faculty and administrators, and to investigate the many services available to students. Parents lead the way for the attitude and the example of participation in college. Encourage your student to participate in the summer conferences. Students who learn to network with each other, to be aware of the resources available, and to utilize these resources in college are more likely to succeed. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the Gateway program, South Plains College and the freshman experience.

Students who participate in the Gateway to Success Conference are given first priority registration for the daytime courses offered at South Plains College-Reese Center. After the last conference date, all classes will be opened for general registration and from that point on Gateway students will be considered regular students and class selection will be limited to only those classes still available! The Reese Center serves over 3,000 students so classes fill quickly.

SCHEDULE:

MORNING

  • Check-In for conference participants at Building 8, South Plains College - Reese Center.
  • The morning will be filled with information about the Gateway program provided by SPC and TTU personnel, networking opportunities and preparing for the registration process. There will be guided strategies for class selection and planning for academic success in your scheduling. The morning session will wrap up with students and their parents, with the assistance from the counselors, creating a rough draft schedule for the fall semester of coursework.

LUNCH BREAK - participants will be free to:

  • leave the campus and enjoy a leisurely lunch at any of the restaurants located 5-10 miles east of the Reese Center on 4th or 19th streets,
  • grab a quick lunch at one of the restaurants and return to visit with any of the Student Services areas of the college,
  • or spend more time working with counselors on building a fall schedule.

 STUDENT SERVICES AREAS: 

  • Financial Aid Office-providing assistance with grants, loans, work study, and Veteran's benefits
  • Special Services Office-for students with a documented disability that limits one or more major life functions, such as vision, hearing or mobility and students with a learning disability as documented by a current evaluation conducted by qualified individuals.
  • Testing and Learning Center-information or clarification about testing requirements or opportunities, free tutors, open computer lab with internet access, and laptop computers for check-out.
  • Business Office-tuition concerns, payment plan options, and scholarships or outside funding sources. Click here for contact information.

  • The Learning Specialist-The Learning Specialist provides one on one support for qualified college students coping with the challenges they may face academically in college. The Learning Specialist works with students to enhance their academic success, providing information with regards to learning styles, organizational skills, time management strategies, and various study skills. Click here for contact information.  

AFTERNOON

  • The early registration for fall will take place.  Some students may move quickly through this process, but as the classes begin to close due to full enrollment, the time required could become lengthy.

IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU DO NOT PLAN ON LEAVING BEFORE THE REGISTRATION OCCURS!!! If you have extenuating circumstances, please choose an alternative conference date. Due to the uncertainty of this process, it is recommended that any plans on leaving the Lubbock area occur after 4:00 p.m. For airline considerations, travel time to the airport, rental car return and pre flight time requirements, the earliest flight time should not be before 5:30 p.m.


GATEWAY TO SUCCESS CONFERENCE DATES AND DEADLINES:

 

Conference Date Registration Deadline
June 13 June 3
June 27 June 17
July 11 July 1
July 25**(only as needed) July 15

 

Each session will accommodate 40 students and their parents. South Plains College makes every effort to satisfy the needs of every student and class scheduling is given high priority. Sessions are filled on a First-Come, First Served basis. We will try and honor every request for the preferred session. However, space is limited and should your first choice be filled, you will be placed in your second choice and so on. You will be notified by email, fax or mailed a letter confirming the date of the conference for which you have been registered.

*There are a variety of hotels and motels in Lubbock area. Those located on 19th street, Brownfield Highway or West Loop 289 would be the most convenient to the Reese Center. Many internet sites for Lubbock, Texas, can provide you with information on hotels and discounted rates.

For more information contact: gateway@southplainscollege.edu