www.tctc.edu

What should I expect to learn from attending orientation?

• Transition Tips • Success Tips• How to Embrace the College Experience• Campus Resources & Locations• Must Haves• And… much more!

How do I make the best use of my time here? • Listen Carefully

• Take Notes

• Ask Questions

Presenter: Robin McFall

Transitioning to College & Academic Support

Dr. Phil Buckhiester Vice President for Academic Affairs

Transition Tip #1

Understand how the expectations of a high school student differ from the expectations of

a college student

What’s so different What’s so different about college anyway?about college anyway?

Ruby S. Hicks Building

High School CollegeInstruction deals more with facts Instruction is lecture, discussion, analysis of

information

Most classes meet every day Classes meet less often

Tasks are more structured-teacher provides instructions

Tasks are less structured-students are responsible for developing a method for completing a task

Grades can be based on a variety of activities

Grades can be based on either fewer tasks or larger projects

Attendance and progress are well monitored

Students depend on time management and organizational skills.

Lesser work load, slower paced Increased work load, faster paced

Transition Tip #2

Understand the term “personal responsibility” and what this means for you as a college student

Personal ResponsibilityStudent Responsibility• Keeping up with the class schedule and the course material—

absence is not an excuse• Completing assigned reading & reviewing notes daily • 90% of learning will take place outside of the classroom—hint:

study and homework• Accessing the academic assistance the college provides—if you

need to visit the tutor, and don’t, the consequences are yours and yours alone

• Taking responsibility for my own learning

Success Tips

Success Tip #1 Know how to navigate the campus!

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First number of room location = floor level (OC 205=2nd floor of Oconee Hall)

You enter on the 3rd floor at the front of Fulp Hall

All buildings have abbreviations (OC= Oconee Hall)

Note:

PC=Pendleton Campus

AC=Anderson Campus

Success Tip #2Know what to expect on the first day of classTo meet for class--attendance

countsTo receive a syllabus To take notes

**A syllabus is a document containing the following:

Required textbooks, purpose of the course, course goals, assignments/due dates, grading policy, grading scale, etc.

Success Tip #3Be prepared for class Always be on time Complete assigned reading, etc. prior to class (use

a planner!) Buy your books and take them to every class Keep a separate notebook/binder for each subject Make sure you have the supplies that you need for

your class-paper, pen, etc.

Success Tip #4Possess Good Academic Skills:• Note-taking Skills• Study Skills• Time Management Skills• Test-taking Strategies

Success Tip #5Understand the Role of your Advisor• What is my advisor’s role? • How do I find out who my advisor is? • When do I meet with my advisor? • How do I prepare to meet my advisor?

eTC• View course descriptions and availability• Drop/add courses• View your current class schedule, final grades, and

financial information• Access enrollment verification• E-mail instructors and fellow students• Stay informed about campus activities

Academic SupportAssessment CenterMake-up tests (College ID required) PC: Miller Hall, Room 106 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. AC: Tuesdays only from 12pm-3pm in Computer Lab 221 (walk-ins welcomed!)

Writing CenterAssistance on papers (any class) Consultation or individual tutoring PC: Oconee Hall, Room 202 (Hours are posted on door) AC: For hours, see TCTC website or call 260-6700

Academic SupportLearning Lab• Tutoring in math/chemistry• Computer-aided assistance in BIO & PSY• Assistive TechnologyPC: Oconee Hall, Room 300 AC: For hours, see TCTC website or call 260-6700

Open Computer Labs (Assistive Technology)PC: Pickens Hall, Room 140 Fulp Hall, Room 301 8am-10pm, M-Th and 8am-2pm, Friday AC: Room 130 7:30am-8:30pm,M-Th and 7:30am-1:30pm, F

Academic SupportStudent Support Services-TRIO

• Academic Counseling

• Career Counseling

• Individualized tutoring

• Must meet eligibility requirements

Located: Student Center, Room 169-Pendleton Campus

Academic Support

Library (library@tctc.edu)• On-line or individual tutoring on how to use the library• Electronic Resources/ Interlibrary loans • Study Rooms• Must have a current College ID Library locations: PC: Ruby Hicks Hall AC: Anderson Campus

Presenter: Carol Miller

Support Services

Mr. Dan HollandVice President for Student Affairs

Support Services• Financial Aid• Student Records• Career Services • Student Life and Counseling Services

Support services are housed on the Pendleton Campus and can be

accessed at the Anderson Campus on Tuesdays from 1pm-5pm.

(Hours are subject to change—check eTC for updates)

Financial Aid What is Financial Aid?• Scholarships• Grants • Loans• Employment OpportunitiesEligibility: • Submit FAFSA• Enroll in a degree, diploma, or certificate program

Financial AidHow do I check the status of my financial aid?•Log into “eTC”—click “Get Ready” or the “Get Set” tabs •Contact the Financial Aid Office

What services can I expect to receive?•Information about completing the FAFSA, eligibility for LIFE or Lottery, etc.•Counseling about how GPA, withdrawals/drops, and other regulations impact Financial Aid

Student Records

Office responsible for overall academic record maintenance• Transcript Requests/Transfers• Enrollment Verification• Registration/Drop/Add• Grades• Residency /Address changes• Withdrawals• Graduation (in-person)

Student Records Office: 190 Miller Hall Student Records Office: 190 Miller Hall

Student Records

Changes to your schedule hanges to your schedule can be made via eTC by can be made via eTC by dropping a course, adding a dropping a course, adding a course, switching a section, course, switching a section, or withdrawing from a classor withdrawing from a class

Student RecordsDrop/Add can occur only • Within the first five instructional days of classes for

the fall and spring terms, and• During the first two instructional days of a 5-week

summer course or a 7-week semester course and the first three days of a 10 week summer course

**See Academic Calendar for session information**

Student RecordsWithdrawals• Students may receive a “W” up to 60% of the term.

Deadline dates for “W’s” are posted on the Academic Calendar. Beyond 60% of the term, a final grade will be entered

• After the deadline, a “W’” will only be given in extenuating, non-academic circumstances such as a hospitalization, etc.

• Important dates are listed on the Academic Calendar. Students are responsible for checking the Academic Calendar

Career Services• Provides career counseling, career assessments,

career planning• Provides local job opportunities • Provides information about interviewing,

resume writing, and other job seeking skills• Integrates classroom instruction with

relevant on-the-job work experience

**Services are free (by walk-in or by appointment) Career Services Office: Miller Hall, Room 140

New Student OrientationDisability ServicesMulticultural ServicesResources for SuccessStudent Activities/Events Student GovernmentSupport for Student Organizations

Student Life and Counseling Services

Miller Hall, Room 180

(864-646-1569)

Disability Services • Intake Services (appointment only)• Evaluation of Documentation• Provision of Academic Accommodations• Academic Counseling/Self-advocacy• Assistive Technology/Training

Carol Miller, Disability Coordinator

Student Life and Counseling Services

Multicultural Services• Academic Success

Program• Minority Student

Association• Diversity Training• Black History Month Events• Leadership Training

Caren Kelley-Hall, Multicultural Coordinator

Student Life and Counseling Services

Student Activities• Student

Activities/Events• Activity Period• Student Government• Student Organizations

Jeremy KingStudent Activities CoordinatorStudent Center, Room 101A

Student Life and Counseling Services

College is more than earning a degree…it’s an College is more than earning a degree…it’s an experience!experience!

Activity PeriodMondays and Wednesdays 1:25 pm to 2:20 pm

Activities and events such as student organization meetings, social events, and presentations are held during the activity period each week.

**For a list of events, go to eTC and click on the “Get Involved” tab

Top Five Reasons to Participate in Extracurricular Activities

Build your Résumé

Develop Leadership Skills

Make new

friends

Become

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pusHelp manage College

Stress

Athletics

• Men’s Soccer• Men’s Golf• Women’s Soccer…Fall 2009!

Vinson Burdette, Athletic Director (646-1559)

GO

HAWKS!

NJCAA Division I

www.tctcsports.com

Linda Driggers, Business OfficeKevin Steele, Bookstore/Café

Craig Harrelson, Campus Safety

Auxiliary Services

Payment InformationBilling

• Bills are mailed 3 weeks prior to tuition deadline to the address on file until July 31st

• Review on-line bill via eTC if any changes are made to your schedule (the online bill is available 24/7)

• Additional bills may not mailed

Payment Locations: PC: Ruby Hicks HallAC: First floor at Cashier window

Payment Options• Touchnet online payment gateway – credit card payment

(Amex, Disc, MC, Visa) and web-check capability – accessible through eTC

• FACTS Tuition Payment Plan – accessible through eTC ($25.00 enrollment fee)

• Cashier Windows - accepts cash, check, bankcard (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover)

(Open 8am-5pm M-Th and 8am-2pm on Friday) • Mail in Payments to: Tri-County Technical College, Business

Office, PO Box 587, Pendleton, SC 29670

Tuition InformationTuition costsSummer• Instate (in county) = $118.00 per credit hour• Instate (out of county)= $131.25 per credit hour• Out of State = $268.75 per credit hourFall• Instate (in county) = $121.50 per credit hour• Instate (out of county)= $135.00 per credit hour• Out of State= $276.75 per credit hourEx. 12 hrs/4 classes(FT) x $118 per hr. = $1416.00

Tuition Deadline DatesSummer: May 12th

Fall:

If you register: Your deadline:On or before July 31st July 31st, 8 pm

Between August 1st & August 18th August 18th, 8 pm

Between August 19th & August 29th Close of business, same day you register.

Beginning August 20th a $25 late fee will be applied.

RefundsRefunds

• Processed through Accounts Payable by check (cannot credit back to credit/debit cards)

• Mailed within 3-4 weeks after beginning of term (must be after drop/add period is complete)

• Mailed to the student using the address on file (FERPA)

Student Center-PCTCTC Café• Full service café (breakfast, lunch, grab-n-go)• 7:30am-3:00pm M-TH and 7:30am-1:00pm Friday

Student Lounge/Vending• Video games, TV/movies, vending• ATM• Located in upper area of café of cafeteria

SGA Office • Office hours are posted on door• Located in Student Center, Room 120

**Hours subject to change-check eTC**

TCTC Café

Anderson Campus Vending• Vending• Hot and Cold Snacks• Hot and Cold Beverages• Open during normal business hours

Bookstore (www.tctcbookstore.com)

• Buy books on-line (with credit card)

• Must show current college ID for financial aid

Normal hours:8:00am-5:30pm,Mon.-Thurs.8:00am-1:30pm, Friday

TCTC Bookstore

Location: Student Center - PC

Bookstore Extended Hours Summer Rush HoursMay 12th – 16th • 8:00am-5:30pm, Mon.-Thurs.• 8:00am-1:30pm, FridayMay 19th - 23rd • 7:30am-6:30pm, Mon.-Thurs. • 7:30am-1:30pm, Friday **Can use financial aid to purchase books only on May 13th through May 26th

Bookstore Extended Hours Fall Rush HoursAugust 18th - 29th • 7:30am-7:30pm, Mon.-Thurs.• 7:30am-1:30pm, Friday

**Can use financial aid to purchase books only on August 18th through August 29th

Campus SafetyCampus Safety (ext.1800 (PC) / 260-6700 (AC)• Provides 24/7 campus security• Provides college ID’s and parking decals• Administers handicapped parking requests• Contact in case of an emergency (vandalism, accident, illness)• Enforces parking regulations

Campus Safety locations: Student Center, Office 151 &

Anderson Campus

Parking Decals & College ID’s

Parking Decals/ College ID’s are mandatory!• Requires: Schedule, T#, Driver’s License, and Vehicle

Registration • No charge for decals or initial ID• Available during Summer and Fall Bookstore Rush Hours

Administered by the Security Office

Important Reminders• Memorize and keep your T# confidential! • Check the academic calendar (found on-line—eTC!) for

class start dates, withdrawal deadline, drop/add information, exam schedule, etc.

• Know how to log-on and use eTC—lab assistants can help!

• If having trouble with eTC, contact the helpdesk at helpdesk@tctc.edu or by dialing ext. 1779.

Questions?

Thank you!

Revised 4-8-08CJ

Dr. Ronnie L. Booth President