Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

“Get Ready” Orientation: Student & Academic Support This presentation contains information that will be helpful regardless of the program you are entering.

Similar presentations


Presentation on theme: "“Get Ready” Orientation: Student & Academic Support This presentation contains information that will be helpful regardless of the program you are entering."— Presentation transcript:

1 “Get Ready” Orientation: Student & Academic Support This presentation contains information that will be helpful regardless of the program you are entering. It is provided as a supplement to and not a replacement for any other orientation program(s) to which you have been or will be directed.

2 Career Services Career counseling, career assessments, career planning Job postings Help with 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 : Miller Hall, Room 140, 864.646.1575

3 New Student Orientation Disability Services Multicultural Services Resources for Success Student Activities/Events Student Government (SGA) Support for Student Organizations Student Life and Counseling Services Office: Miller Hall, Room 112, 864.646.1605

4 Intake Services (appointment needed) Evaluation of Documentation Provision of Academic Accommodations Academic Counseling/Self-advocacy Assistive Technology/Training Carol Miller, Disability Services Coordinator Miller Hall, Room 112, 864.646.1564 Disability Services

5 Academic Support Assessment Center, Miller Hall 102 Make-up tests (College ID required) Mon., Wed., Thurs., 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Writing Center, Oconee Hall 202 Assistance on papers (any class) Consultation or individual tutoring Assistive technology Hours are posted online each semester (eTC, “Learn” tab) and are posted at the entrance to the Writing Center.

6 Academic Support (cont’d) Learning Lab Oconee Hall, Room 300 Tutoring in math/chemistry Computer-aided assistance in BIO/PSY Computer Labs (Assistive Technology) Mon. – Thurs., 8 a.m. -10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. -2 p.m. Pickens Hall, Room 140 Fulp Hall, Room 301

7 Academic Support (cont’d) Student Support Services-TRIO Academic Counseling Career Counseling Individualized tutoring Must meet eligibility requirements Location: Student Center, Room 169, 864.646.1592

8 Academic Support (cont’d) Library (library@tctc.edu), Ruby Hicks Building, 1 st floor On-line or individual tutoring on how to use the library Electronic resources Interlibrary loans Study rooms Assistive technology Must have a current College ID

9 Academic Support at the Anderson Campus The Anderson Campus (511 Michelin Blvd.) offers many of the academic support services listed. To learn more, see Anderson Campus information at www.tctc.edu or call 864.260.6700.

10 Financial Aid What is Financial Aid? Scholarships Grants Loans Employment Opportunities Eligibility: Submit FAFSA Enroll in a degree or diploma program. (Some certificate programs are also eligible.)

11 Financial Aid (cont’d) How do I check the status of my financial aid? Login to “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 scholarships, Lottery Tuition Assistance, or loans Counseling about how GPA, withdrawals/drops, and other regulations impact Financial Aid

12 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

13 Student Records (cont’d) Through eTC, you can change your schedule by dropping a course adding a course, changing sections withdrawing from a course These options are not available for the entire term, so check the academic calendar!

14 Student Records (cont’d) Dropping/Adding courses is limited to the following: The first five instructional days of classes for the fall and spring terms 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

15 Student Records (cont’d) Withdrawing from courses Students may receive a grade of “W” (withdrew) up to 60% of the term. Beyond 60% of the term, a final grade will be entered…and this could be an “F” (failed) that affects financial aid and academic status. After the 60% of term deadline, a “W’” will only be given in extenuating, non-academic circumstances (for example, documented hospitalization). Remember: Check the academic calendar: http://www.tctc.edu/academic_cal.html

16 Questions? Give us a call at 864.646.1500 (main line/Pendleton Campus) or 864.260.6700 (main line/Anderson Campus)


Download ppt "“Get Ready” Orientation: Student & Academic Support This presentation contains information that will be helpful regardless of the program you are entering."

Similar presentations


Ads by Google