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What should I expect to learn from
attending orientation?
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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
Dr. Phil Buckhiester
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Transitioning to College &
Academic Support
Presenter: Robin McFall
Transition Tip #1
Understand how the expectations of a high
school student differ from the expectations of
a college student
What’s so different about
college anyway?
Ruby S. Hicks Building
High School
College
Instruction 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 Responsibility
Student 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!
PC=Pendleton Campus
IBDC
AC=Anderson Campus
CD
CK
MK
HA
Note:
First number of room location = floor level (OC 205=2 nd floor of Oconee Hall)
You enter on the 3rd floor at the front of Fulp Hall
All buildings have abbreviations (OC= Oconee Hall)
Success Tip #2
Know what to expect on the first day of class
To meet for class--attendance counts
To 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 #3
Be 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 #4
Possess Good Academic Skills:
• Note-taking Skills
• Study Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Test-taking Strategies
Success Tip #5
Understand 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 Support
Assessment Center
Make-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 Center
Assistance 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 Support
Learning Lab
• Tutoring in math/chemistry
• Computer-aided assistance in BIO & PSY
• Assistive Technology
PC: 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 Support
Student Support Services-TRIO
• Academic Counseling
• Career Counseling
• Individualized tutoring
• Must meet eligibility requirements
Located: Student Center, Room 169-Pendleton Campus
Academic Support
Library ([email protected])
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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
Mr. Dan Holland
Vice President for Student Affairs
Support Services
Presenter: Carol Miller
Support Services
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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 Opportunities
Eligibility:
• Submit FAFSA
• Enroll in a degree, diploma, or certificate program
Financial Aid
How 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
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Transcript Requests/Transfers
Enrollment Verification
Registration/Drop/Add
Grades
Residency /Address changes
Withdrawals
Graduation (in-person)
Student Records Office: 190 Miller Hall
Student Records
Changes to your schedule can be
made via eTC by dropping a
course, adding a course, switching
a section, or withdrawing from a
class
Student Records
Drop/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**
Withdrawals
Student Records
• 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
Student Life and Counseling Services
New Student Orientation
Disability Services
Multicultural Services
Resources for Success
Student Activities/Events
Student Government
Support for Student Organizations
Miller Hall, Room 180
(864-646-1569)
Student Life and Counseling Services
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 King
Student Activities Coordinator
Student Center, Room 101A
College is more than earning a degree…it’s an experience!
Activity Period
Mondays 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
Help manage College
Stress
NJCAA Division I
Athletics
• Men’s Soccer
• Men’s Golf
• Women’s Soccer…Fall 2009!
Vinson Burdette, Athletic Director (646-1559)
www.tctcsports.com
Auxiliary Services
Linda Driggers, Business Office
Kevin Steele, Bookstore/Café
Craig Harrelson, Campus Safety
Billing
Payment Information
• 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 Hall
AC: 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 Information
Tuition costs
Summer
• Instate (in county) = $118.00 per credit hour
• Instate (out of county)= $131.25 per credit hour
• Out of State = $268.75 per credit hour
Fall
• Instate (in county) = $121.50 per credit hour
• Instate (out of county)= $135.00 per credit hour
• Out of State= $276.75 per credit hour
Ex. 12 hrs/4 classes(FT) x $118 per hr. = $1416.00
Tuition Deadline Dates
Summer: May 12th
Fall:
If you register:
On or before July 31st
Your deadline:
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.
Refunds
Refunds
• 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)
TCTC Café
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Student Center-PC
Full service café (breakfast, lunch, grab-n-go)
7:30am-3:00pm M-TH and 7:30am-1:00pm Friday
Student Lounge/Vending
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Video games, TV/movies, vending
ATM
Located in upper area of café of cafeteria
SGA Office
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Office hours are posted on door
Located in Student Center, Room 120
**Hours subject to change-check eTC**
TCTC Café
Anderson Campus Vending
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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
TCTC Bookstore
Normal hours:
8:00am-5:30pm,Mon.-Thurs.
8:00am-1:30pm, Friday
Location: Student Center - PC
Bookstore Extended Hours
Summer Rush Hours
May 12th – 16th
• 8:00am-5:30pm, Mon.-Thurs.
• 8:00am-1:30pm, Friday
May 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 Hours
August 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 Safety
Campus Safety (ext.1800 (PC) / 260-6700 (AC)
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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
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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
[email protected] or by dialing ext. 1779.
Dr. Ronnie L. Booth
President
Questions?
Thank you!