Cincinnati State Admissions UX Design

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1 Cincinnati State Admissions UX Design

2 About This Document This documents seeks to establish high level requirements for functionality and UI. It suggests content and ways to accommodate content. WHAT WIREFRAMES ARE MEANT TO RELATE: Task flows and state changes of functionality Definition and organization of interactive/content elements Hierarchy of UI elements and levels of importance How navigation works WHAT WIREFRAMES ARE NOT MEANT TO RELATE: Final assets (illustration, photography) Real copy (nomenclature, body copy, etc.) Technical back-end processes (db schema, web service construction, etc.) CONTENTS.0 INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE. Current Admissions Process 4. Admissions Process with Student Segments 5. Information Architecture 6.4 Proposed Page Templates 7.0 ADMISSION HOME 8.0 ADMISSION PROCESS 9. Admission Process Page Concept 0. Process Menu. Process Steps. Proposed Admission Process Page Content

3 .0 INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE

4 . Current Admissions Process OFFICE OF ADMISSION CHECK LIST Apply Transcripts Testing Acceptance Apply Online H.S. Transcripts COMPASS Test Student Support Services GED Test Scores Request to Waive COMPASS Test Confirm Pre-Reqs College Transcript(s) ACT Test Scores Register Honors Experience Application This process represents the process that a majority of the applicants take when applying. 4

5 . Admissions Process with Student Segments OFFICE OF ADMISSION CHECK LIST WITH ADDITIONAL DETAIL Apply Transcripts Testing Acceptance Apply Online Traditional Students H.S. Transcripts COMPASS Test Student Support Services Non-Degree VA Info Session Prior Learning Assessment Veterans GED Holders GED Test Scores College Transcript(s) Transfer Students, Returning Students, & others with college experience International Proof of English Ability Proof of Adequate Financial Support Request to Waive COMPASS Test ACT Test Scores Honors Experience Application Honors Confirm Pre-Reqs Register Advance Tuition Deposit Non-Degree Seeking Students apply online but do not need transcripts or testing for placement into a program. They still need to confirm pre-reqs for their desired classes. Veterans & Military Learners have additional steps if they want to take advantage of their military benefits. They must go to a VA Information Session after applying and take a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). International Students must submit additional materials after their transcripts. 5

6 . Information Architecture CURRENT Menu PROPOSED IA Admissions Admission Process Admissions & Financial Aid { Facts Calendar of Events Locations & Hours Contact Us First-Time Students Returning Students Transfer Students Adult Learners International Students Non-Degree Seeking Students DACA Students Admission Process Testing Tuition & Fees Financial Aid FAQs Menu Admission Testing Admission Forms High School Counselors Transfer Programs Forms Additional pages ADDITIONAL PAGES Tuition & Fees { Admissions & Financial Aid Financial Aid & Scholarships Financial Aid Forms Facts Calendar of Events Locations & Hours Contact Us Non-Degree Seeking Students Registrar Admission Process Registrar Forms Testing Tuition & Fees Military Students International Students Financial Aid Transfer Students FAQs Forms Existing Menu this is how the current Admissions menu is organized. Redesigned Menu the new menu will strive to have a more generic, standard buckets. Additional Pages more specific pages can be created for specific information such as student segments. 6

7 .4 Proposed Page Templates ADMISSIONS HOME ADMISSIONS PROCESS Admissions & Financial Aid Calendar of of Events Admissions & Financial Aid Welcome FINANCIAL AID Calendar of Events Welcome Explore the Admissions Process FINANCIAL AID FINANCIAL AID Explore the Admissions Process Admissions At-a-Glance Contact Us FINANCIAL AID Admissions At-a-Glance Contact Us Locations & Hours Tuition & fees Tuition Financial & Fees Aid Office of of Financial Aid Main Building Room 55 (5) phone (5) fax fax Locations & Hours Tuition & fees Tuition Financial & Fees Aid Testing FAQ Forms Office of Financial Aid Hours Main Building 88 am am 6:0 pm pm M Th Room am am 55 pm pm FF (5) phone (5) fax Hours 8 am 6:0 pm M Th 8 am 5 pm F Testing FAQ Forms ADMISSIONS DETAILS Admissions & Financial Aid > > Testing COMPASS Test Admissions Menu Admissions & Financial Aid > Testing COMPASS Test Admissions Menu COMPASS placement test helps you succeed The COMPASS placement test is is designed to to help determine which classes you should take as as you start your studies at at Cincinnati State. It It accurately places you into reading, writing, and math classes that are are best suited for for your abilities. The placement test is is there to to help ensure your success; it it is is not timed and it it is is not a a pass/fail test. There is is also a a short keyboarding test. COMPASS placement test helps you succeed The COMPASS placement test is designed to help determine which classes you should take as you start your studies at Cincinnati State. It accurately places you into reading, writing, and math classes that are best suited for your abilities. The placement test is there to help ensure your success; it is not timed and it is not a pass/fail test. There is also a short keyboarding test. 7

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9 .0 ADMISSION PROCESS

10 FIN. Admission Process Page Concept - Clear and concise set of steps - Customizable for student segments - Ability to drill down to find content FINANCIAL AID FINANCIAL AID One long scrolling page. Each block is a step in the admission process. The content for each step would be an overview and allow users to drill down and find more information. As the user scrolls, the side menu on the right highlights which step the user is in. 0

11 . Process Menu Admissions & Financial Aid SEGMENT SELECTOR Get Started On Your Future. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. For more detailed instructions select your application type. Select an Application Type STANDARD MILITARY STUDENT INTL STUDENT NON-DEGREE. Apply. Apply. Apply. Apply. Financial Aid. VA Info Session. Financial Aid. Acceptance. Transcripts 4. Placement 5. Acceptance. Financial Aid. Transcripts. Apply Online 4. Transcripts 4. Intl Students 5. Placement 5. Placement 6. Acceptance Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, 6. Acceptance consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. This will take approx. 5 minutes. Apply Now

12 . Process Steps SEGMENT SELECTOR Admissions Process. Apply Online. Apply early. There is no application fee. A $5 norefundable admission fee will be billed at your first registration.. Apply Online. Financial Aid Takes approximately 5 min. You will need applications due 8/4/4. Transcripts 4. Placement 4 Apply Now 5 Learn more 5. Acceptance Change Application Type Select an Application Type Nancy P. Progress saved Each step is a block of background photography with an overlayed block of summarizing text for that step. The summarizing text should be short and concise. 4 5 Each step can have one large call to action displayed in a button. For information that requires much more text, a link can be provided to a full detail page. If needed, the step can display time required, important dates or tips using an icon system. These icons can also link to additional information via roll-overs or modals.

13 . Proposed Admission Process Page Content PROPOSED ADMISSIONS PROCESS PAGE CONTENT Overview Introduction to Applying Choose Student Segment Apply Apply Online Apply early There is no application fee. A $5 nonrefundable admission fee will be billed at your first registration. Takes approximately 5 min. You will need applications due 8/4/4 VA Info Session Financial Aid Transcripts International Student Materials Placement Acceptance Attend an Info Session Prior Learning Assessment Contact the Office of Veteran Student Affairs (5) FAFSA Scholarships Grants Work study Learn More Send your transcripts High school transcript GED Test scores College transcript(s) Proof of English Ability Proof of Adequate Financial Support Advance Tuition Deposit Intl. Student FAQ Contact Intl. Student Advisor (5) COMPASS Test ACT Test Scores Honors Experience Application Intl. Student FAQ Contact Intl. Student Advisor (5) CState College Tools Student Support Services Confirm Pre-Requisites Registering Learn more about being a student Thursdays am pm Room 94 Main Building Jan - Begin FAFSA Feb 5 - FAFSA Priority Deadline Nov - Scholarship Application View More Dates Send transcript(s) to Office of Admission Cincinnati State 50 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45 Send ACT Test scores to Cincinnati State school code 5570 at Based on the current admission process, this is proposed content for each step including summarizing text, calls to action and tips.

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15 Thank You.