[Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes; ENGL 114 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.] Covers a step-by-step approach toward identifying and describing psychosocial, physiological, and academic matters involved with transition to higher education. Includes a study of the culture and rules of higher education, effective decision making skills and strategies, motivation, goal attainment, cultural competency, finance and budgeting, college resources, researching university selections, and health and safety. [D; CSU; UC]