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New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation. At TSTC Marshall, you won’t be just a student. You will be a part of the TSTC Marshall family , with new friends and a faculty and staff that care about you and your future . Welcome to TSTC!!.

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New Student Orientation

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  1. New Student Orientation

  2. At TSTC Marshall, you won’t be just a student. You will be a part of the TSTC Marshall family, with new friends and a faculty and staff that care about you and your future.

  3. Welcome to TSTC!! • *REGISTER FOR CLASSES WITH YOUR ADVISOR AND RECEIVE YOUR SCHEDULE. *ONLY WITH TESTING & MENINGITIS SHOT COMPLETE • TAKE YOUR ID PICTURE(YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR ID ON THIS DAY AND YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR TECH ONE CARD IN THE MAIL. KEEP BOTH OF THESE CARDS.) • GET YOUR PARKING PERMIT(AFTER RECEIVING YOUR ORIGINAL PERMIT, YOU MUST GET A RENEWAL STICKER EACH SEMESTER THAT YOU ATTEND.) • ARRANGE PAYMENTUNLESS YOU ARE RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID. (IF YOU ARE RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID, YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED AN AWARD LETTER.)

  4. Welcome to TSTC!! • COMPLETE DISTANCE LEARNING TRAINING *Check your sign-in/log-in capabilities & learn about the web resources you will need for online classes at TSTC such as WebAdvisor, Moodle, Library databases, etc. *Please use the following link to access Distance Learning Training: http://www.tstc.edu/docs/6285.pdf For more information about Moodle please contact Christi Alderman christi.alderman@tstc.edu

  5. ID Card,Tech OneCard & Refunds YOU ARE EXPECTED TO CARRY A TSTC ID CARD AT ALL TIMES ON-CAMPUS. • ID CARD – Complete ID Verification Form in Orientation Packet and bring to the Business Office: • ID Verification Form • Unexpired Driver’s License, State ID or Passport • Computer printout of Registration/Schedule • STUDENT WILL BE ISSUED A TSTC ID CARD. • Tech OneCard will be mailed in about 10-14 days to your address. • You will not receive a Tech OneCard until your TSTC ID card has been issued. • ALL REFUNDS FROM TSTC WILL BE PROCESSED ON YOUR TECH ONECARD ACCOUNT. • FIRST TIME BORROWERS: LOANS WILL NOT BE APPLIED TO ACCOUNTS UNTIL 30 DAYS AFTER FIRST CLASS DAY or COMPLETION OF LOAN DOCUMENTS, WHICHEVER COMES LAST.

  6. Payments for Tuition, Fees and/or Housing PAYMENTS FOR YOUR TUITION, FEES AND/OR HOUSING FOR THE SEMESTER ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013. 3 OPTIONS FOR PAYMENT : • PAYMENT IN FULL BY ABOVE DEADLINE • FINANCIAL AID PROCESS COMPLETED BY ABOVE DEADLINE • PAYMENT PLAN BY ABOVE DEADLINE • Initial Payment: 1/3 of total charges, plus $25.00 installment plan fee • Tuition and Housing are 2 separate payment plans. • All payment plans require a student signature to be valid. • Payment plans are for the current semester only.

  7. Student Success Information regarding policies and procedures relating to student conduct and discipline are available in the TSTC Student Handbook, which can be accessed online at the TSTC website. Follow us on….. Most current information and announcements Associate Dean of Student Services – Annette Ellis We are here to help solve problems and ensure you have a safe and productive learning environment.

  8. TSTC Marshall Campus Security TSTC MARSHALL HAS FULL-TIME SECURITY OFFICERS ON CAMPUS THAT EXIST 24/7 TO PROVIDE THE STUDENTS, STAFF AND FACULTY OF THIS COLLEGE A SAFE, SECURE, LEARNING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT. THE CAMPUS SECURITY CAN BE REACHED 3 WAYS: EMERGENCY PHONE 911 NON EMERGENCY PHONE 903-503-8538 OFFICE 903-923-3351 PARKING TAG

  9. Join in the Social Opportunities and form Lasting Interpersonal Relationships!!

  10. Student Clubs & Organizations WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY Technology Club PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY RESIDENTIAL HOUSING ASSOCIATION STUDENT AMBASSADORS STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION VETERANS ASSOCIATION BIO-MEDICAL Use this form to let us know which groups interest you most. You will find it at the admissions desk, fill it out, leave it with admissions, and we will send you more information on groups.

  11. What Student Services are Offered? CAREER SERVICES *COLLEGE FAIRS *INDUSTRY CAREER FAIRS *RESUME WRITING WORKSHOPS *INTERVIEWING SKILLS *JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE *And MORE!! For more information see Benji Cantu Career Placement Office Room 248

  12. What Student Services are Offered? LEARNING SUCCESS (Located in the Library) *Free, walk-in tutoring *Study skill advising LIBRARY *Textbooks on Reserve *Computers, faxing, printing, copying *Databases Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am- 6pm Friday 8am-5pm

  13. What Student Services are Offered? FREE COUNSELINGSERVICES (FOR STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY) DISABILITY SERVICES TEXTBOOKASSISTANCE CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE For more information See Natalie Strahan Room 508 (in the Library)

  14. What kind of Classes can I take? TRADITIONAL COURSE- INSTRUCTOR LED FACE-TO-FACE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION. HYBRID COURSE- INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT ENTER A PARTNERSHIP BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM. DISTANCE LEARNING - (DL) 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.

  15. Sample Schedule

  16. Remember!!Things to Do Before You Leave • *REGISTER FOR CLASSES WITH YOUR ADVISOR AND RECEIVE YOUR SCHEDULE. *ONLY WITH TESTING & MENINGITIS SHOT COMPLETE • TAKE YOUR ID PICTURE(YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR ID ON THIS DAY AND YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR TECH ONE CARD IN THE MAIL. KEEP BOTH OF THESE CARDS.) • GET YOUR PARKING PERMIT(AFTER RECEIVING YOUR ORIGINAL PERMIT, YOU MUST GET A RENEWAL STICKER EACH SEMESTER THAT YOU ATTEND.) • ARRANGE PAYMENTUNLESS YOU ARE RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID. (IF YOU ARE RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID, YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED AN AWARD LETTER.)

  17. DO YOU HAVE A TSI PLAN? *Ask admissions for your TSI plan before seeing your advisor.

  18. Study or Socialize in the Internet Café • Includes: • 10 desktop computers • 50” high definition plasma TV for news broadcasts and multimedia presentations

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