GET YOUR COLLEGE CAREER OFF TO A GOOD START
As a new student, you will be required to complete the New Student Orientation in order to become acquainted with the college.
New Student Orientation includes:
- An individual counseling session including: career and academic planning and goal setting, placement testing information, and assistance with selecting your courses.
- Course scheduling and registration.
- Financial planning and responsibility.
- A tutorial on navigating through the student portal, My Tri-C Space.
- A campus tour so you can easily locate campus resources including: tutoring services, Key Career Place, Financial Aid, Campus Police, ACCESS services, mentoring, library, and the Enrollment Center.
- Learning about the "Smart Start" First Year Experience Program.
- Interacting and meeting other students, Tri-C faculty, staff, and student ambassadors.
- Discovering ways to get involved in student life, including athletics and student organizations.
- Learning faculty expectations of students.
Goals of Orientation:
- To help you feel welcomed and connected on campus, have a memorable and positive first student experience, and become aware of college and community resources.
- To learn about your academic and career options.
- To plan your career goals and stay on track.
- To learn how to navigate the campus and take advantage of student services.
You are encouraged to:
- Attend on campus New Student Orientation - schedule by calling the Counseling Center on the campus you plan to attend, after you have completed the English and Math placement tests, or have placement in English and Math assigned by your ACT scores.
- If you are unable to attend an On Campus New Student Orientation,
you may complete an Online Orientation