N EW S TUDENT O RIENTATION

Welcome Congratulations on becoming a member of the Texas State Technical College family! You are on your way to exciting new career opportunities through our hands-on, state-of the-art, technology training programs. Whether you plan to complete a certificate or associates of applied science degree, we hope that your time here is enjoyable and educational. The following slides present some basic information to help you get started.

After admissions…. After completing the admissions process, you are ready to register for classes. You will meet with your faculty advisor to assist you in choosing the correct courses and review your degree plan. *Please note that you are only eligible to register once you have completed testing (if applicable) and once you have submitted documentation for receiving the bacterial meningitis vaccine (if under age 22).

TSI Plan Before meeting with your advisor to register, please stop by the Admissions Office in Rm 550 to pick up your TSI Plan.

Types of Classes Traditional course – instructor led face-to-face classroom instruction Hybrid course – instructor and student enter a partnership both inside and outside of the classroom. Typically a portion of the work is performed online with a lab portion on campus. Distance Learning course – class takes place in a virtual classroom which means that students attend class by using a computer and the Internet. There is very little face-to-face contact between instructor and students. Virtual Learning -- students from a remote location join live classes happening at other campuses.

Sample Schedule TRADITIONAL COURSE (XA or YA) HYBRID COURSE (HA) DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE (DL)

I have my schedule! Now what…? Parking : Bring your driver’s license, current insurance card, and vehicle information to Rm. 550 to obtain your parking permit. Please park only in the designated TSTC student parking area. Say Cheese! We’ll take your picture and provide you a student ID card. You must display your student ID at all times while on campus.

After completing your FAFSA, you will receive an award letter by mail if you have been awarded financial aid. TSTC offers payment plans. Please visit Financial Services in Rm. 550 to complete the required paperwork. –Initial payment is 1/3 of the total charges, plus $25 installment plan fee All tuition and fees MUST be paid by 5pm on the deadline date to avoid being dropped from your courses. Payments

Refunds All refunds from TSTC will be processed on your TechOne Card. TechOne Cards will be mailed in days after registration. Refunds will be applied to the card after classes begin.

Distance Learning Check your log-in capabilities and learn about the web resources available online at TSTC such as WebAdvisor, Moodle, Library databases, etc. Please use the following link to access Distance Learning Training: For more information about Moodle, please contact Christi Alderman,

Campus Security Red Oak ISD Police have full time police officers on campus to provide the students, staff, and faculty of this college a safe, secure, learning and working environment. The campus police can be reached 3 ways (please save the following numbers in your phone): Emergency: 911 Daytime: Evening (officer on call): Tip Line:

Student Success Information regarding policies and procedures relating to student conduct and discipline are available in the TSTC Student Handbook. Student Handbook If you qualify for disability services, textbook assistance, or child care assistance, please contact Tara Monk, Director of Student Services, at or at

Staff Provost: Jim Rowland VP of Corporate Solutions: Anita Knight VP of Instruction: April Graham Administrative Assistant for Instruction: –Tamara Youngblood, , Rm 550Tamara Youngblood Office Manager/Administrative Assistant: –Ginny Lindsey, , Rm 550Ginny Lindsey Director of Student Services and Recruitment: –Tara Monk, , Rm 550Tara Monk Business Office/Financial Services: –Loren Moulton, , Rm 550Loren Moulton

Faculty Computer Systems Desktop Support –Jeremy Lampier, , Rm 556Jeremy Lampier Cyber Security/Computer Systems Network Admin. –Eric Garcia, , Rm 554Eric Garcia Design, Manufacturing, & Transportation –Director, Leroy White, , Rm 576Leroy White –Computer Aided Drafting Victor Ramirez, , Rm 571Victor Ramirez Industrial Technology –Director, Steven Pape, , Rm 576Steven Pape General Education –Director, W. Eric Pleasant, , Rm 558W. Eric Pleasant

Please print and turn in to the Admissions Office, Rm 550Congratulations! This student has successfully completed New Student Orientation for TSTC North Texas Center _______________ Student Name ___________ Date