Tulsa Community College Today we will NEW discuss STUDENT ORIENTATION All about TCC Time Management Maximizing College Experience MyTCC Life on Campus Student Services & Support Campus Safety Welcome, New Students!
Allied Health Metro Communications Business and Information Technology
Fire and Emergency Services S.T.E.M. Northeast Horticulture
Nursing Southeast Performing Arts Science and Technology
Native American Studies Early Childhood Development West Veterinary Technology
TCC Community Campus Locations: Bixby Catoosa Cleveland Drumright Glenpool Owasso OSU-Tulsa NSU-BA Riverside Aviation Center Four separate Cherokee Nation Enterprises sites
What Faculty Expect
Education Commuting Eating & Drinking Hygiene Priorities and Time Management Family Leisure and Exercise Work Friends Sleep
What is the difference between high school and college?
What is next? Choosing a Degree Transferring to a University Earn an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree Employment Training to Develop your skills Explore Workforce Development Programs and earn an Associate in Applied Science or a Certificate of Achievement
Start with the basics: General Education University Requirements 60 hours Associates Degree 60 hours General Education Major Requirements Electives Bachelors Degree 120 Credit Hours (approximately)
Clock Hours Reflect the total number of clock hours needed for an on-campus class during a semester or term. Credit Hours The last digit in the course number reflects the number of credit hours. For example: Academic Strategies ENGL 1003 = 3 credits
Total Course Work Commitment If you enroll in: Amount of time spent in class each week: Amount of time spent in preparation (homework) each week: Total hours spent on college each week: 3 classes (9 credit hours) 9 18 27 4 classes (12 credit hours) 12 24 36 5 classes (15 credit hours) 15 30 45
What is next? Choosing classes Prior to enrolling: Talk with an Academic Advisor ACT or COMPASS Test Consider: Travel time Campus locations Family commitments Work schedule Social life
What are the differences between 16 week courses and fast track courses?
What is the difference between classroom courses and online courses?
Dropping Vs. Withdrawing Dropping Within 2 weeks (for a 16 week class) Drop days vary depending on length of class. Full Refund It will not show up on your transcripts. Not affect your GPA Could affect Financial Aid, VA Benefits or Tulsa Achieves status Withdrawing Within 75% of the class No Refund Shows up as a W on transcript Does not affect GPA Could affect Financial Aid, VA Benefits or Tulsa Achieves status Check the academic calendar for specific dates
19 Academic Calendar Drop/Withdraw Deadlines
What should students do if they are struggling in their courses?
Paying for College Paying for your Education at TCC
Types of Financial Aid
23 Financial Bursar Take Payment/Offers Payment Plans Financial Aid Complete FAFSA: www.fafsa.gov Verification My Account Financial Aid Status Accepting Awards Scholarships WORK STUDY: Work up to 20 hours a week Must complete a TCC employment application - located on TCC s website Call 2000 (Questions regarding Financial Aid, Registration, Advisement) 918-595-2000
24 TCC Refunds Tulsa CC Card Do NOT throw away Activate Online www.tulsacccard.com Use the TulsaCC Card: As a debit card to make purchases at all Debit MasterCard locations Access cash at an ATM Pay bills Send money electronically
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Accessing Your Student Info Blackboard Email MYTCC Financial Aid Enrollment
Campus Safety Campus Police (918) 595-8888 www.tulsacc.edu/campuspolice Fully Licensed Tulsa Police Officers Security Challenge File Police Report Issue Parking Permits Metro Only Escort(s) to car or safe environment Report suspicious activity
Campus Safety TCC is committed to the personal safety of students. Student Activities takes responsibility to educate the campus community on all forms of sexual misconduct, domestic violence and drug/alcohol awareness by providing a variety of educational programming. TCC offers a diversity of resources available to students. TCC encourages students to participate in educational trainings regarding discrimination, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, drug and alcohol awareness. Dean of Student Services If you, or someone you know is a victim of Sexual Assault, Sexual Violence, Alcohol or Drug abuse, Stalking and/or any type of discrimination, please report to TCC Dean of Student Services. MC: Darin Behara, 918-595-7148 NEC: Lesha Gregory, 918-595-7468 (darin.behara@tulsacc.edu) (lesha.gregory@tulsacc.edu) SEC: Heather Hancock, 918-595-7668 WC: Terri Alonso, 918-595-8007 (heather.hancock@tulsacc.edu) (terri.alonso@tulsacc.edu)
FERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Student Support & Student Services
Student Services Academic Advisement Assists in selecting classes Filing for graduation Career Services Help with Career Exploration Assists with Job Search Enrollment Services Student Records Transcripts Testing Center COMPASS, Distance Learning, Advance Standing, Course Make-up Exams, etc.
Student Support Education Access Center Computer Labs Library Writing Center Language Labs Math Labs
Student Life Office Student ID Card Discount Tickets Museums Fine Arts Events Student Organizations Social, Academic and Cultural tulsacc.edu/studentorganizations Special Events Food, Bands, Speakers, Social Events and Fun! Educational and leadership development
Life on Campus!
Life on Campus! Fitness Center Each Campus Open to all Credit Students Free Classes Access with Student ID card Student Health Services Provides Health Screenings If you are ill while at campus Health Education
Campus Stores Books may be purchased two weeks prior to the start of classes. Order your books and have them shipped to you: tccstorestulsacc.edu Or purchase books at the campus where the class is being offered. All books for online courses, EXCEPT Child Development, should be purchased at Northeast Campus. All Child Development books, including those for online courses, must be purchased at West Campus. If you are purchasing books on campus and have Financial Aid, you must bring ID. Educational supplies Food & Beverage TCC Apparel - a great place to purchase your TCC BLUE!
Cost Why Graduate From TCC? The cost of attending TCC is less than the costs of attending a four-year institution. Class Size Classes at TCC are often smaller than the classes you ll attend at a four-year institution. Credit Transfer TCC has articulated transfer agreements to make transferring an associate s degree very simple. Employability Having an Associate s Degree will make you look more competitive in your job search as well as on your resume.
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