NSGA 2015-2016

2015-2016
New Student Group Advising
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE
Success Within Reach
Program Offerings
TCC offers over 70 disciplines
of study. Find more information
about our classes and program
offerings in page 9
Financial Aid
Interested in attending TCC
but wondering how to afford
it? You can find general
information about Student
Financial Aid Services in
page
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The purpose of the New Student Group Advising Session is to
introduce you to information that will be critical for your success
as a college student. You will learn about the core curriculum
and coursework that transfer to other colleges or universities.
You will also learn about the importance of balancing school,
family and work along with other valuable information “First
Time In College” students need to know.
Our academic advising program will
assist you in the development
of meaningful educational
plans. We seek to create
an environment to show
our students that we are
here to serve them and
help them navigate
through the educational
process.

Tech Tools
2015-2016
WebAdvisor
How to Login to WebAdvisor
User Name
• Click on WebAdvisor User Name/Password Help
• Click on What's my user name?
• Enter your Last Name and either your Social Security Number or
Colleague ID.
• Click Submit.
Password
First time user - the default password is the last six digits of your
social security number.
Returning users - who do not remember their password can use
their password hint or reset their password.
• Go to WebAdvisor.
• Click on WebAdvisor User Name/Password
• Click on What's my Password Hint?
• Enter your User Name and click Submit.
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If your password hint does not help, proceed to Password Menu
located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
• Click on Change Password (I do NOT know my password).
• Enter your User Name and click Submit.
If you have set up your password security questions, you can
proceed to answer the questions and set up a new password and
password hint.
If you have not set up your password security questions or cannot
remember the answers to your security questions, you must call
817515TCCD (8223) to request a password reset.
Password Security Questions
As an added level of security, students must set up three security
questions and answers.
If you know your user name and password, these can be updated at
any time on WebAdvisor.
1. Select WebAdvisor User Name/Password Help.
2. Select I want to change my security questions.
Create a new password
After successfully setting up your password security questions for
the first time, you will need to change your password and set up a
password hint.
1. Go to WebAdvisor User Name/Password Help.
2. Select Change my current or temporary password.
You will receive an email confirmation regarding your password
MyTCC
Email account
To activate your MyTCC
email account use the
same log-in as your
WebAdvisor
This is the only email we can
use to communicate with you.
You will receive official college
emails containing:
- Important college information
- Financial aid information
- Emergency and inclement
weather alerts

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FERPA
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a
Federal Law that protects the privacy of student education records.
The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable
program of the U.S. Department of Education.
MCV4
Meningitis Vaccinations
The Texas Senate Bill 1107, as
amended by Senate Bill 62,
requires all new TCC students
who are under the age of 22
and who enroll after January
1, 2014, to submit evidence of
being immunized against
meningococcal meningitis.
The meningitis vaccination
requirement applies to:
• All first-time freshmen
• All new transfer students
• All returning TCC students
who have experienced a
break in TCC enrollment of at
least one fall or spring term
• New and returning continuing
education students enrolled
in programs that have at
least 360 contact hours.
Required MV Documentation
must be faxed, mailed or
submitted to the Registrar’s
Office or may be submitted via
WebAdvisor.
FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's
education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or
she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high
school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are
"eligible students."
FERPA allows but does not mandate the release of directory
information which includes:
• Name
• Current address*
• Major
• Dates of attendance
• Enrollment
• Degree and date received
• Previous education institutions attended
• Eligibility and participation in officially recognized activities and
sports
*Current address and phone number are considered restricted
directory information. These items are only released if a legitimate
educational interest is established.
Non-directory information is never released without the student's
official authorization. These items include but are not limited to:
• Enrollment verification
• Grade point average (GPA)
• Academic standing
• Grades or transcripts
Waiver of Academic Privacy
Students must submit the Waiver of Academic Privacy before the
College will release the student's academic record to any third-party.
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TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (TSI)
TCCD.EDU
TSI
Assessment
How much does it cost?
The cost of the test is $29.
The fee is non-refundable.
Can you study for the
TSI Assessment?
Two official study guide options
are available free of charge.
-TSI Assessment Sample
Questions Brochure provides
practice questions and study
information.
Beginning August 26, 2013, if you are in incoming college student
in Texas, you are required to take the Texas Success Initiative
(TSI) Assessment unless you are already exempt – to determine
your readiness for college-level work.
Based on how you perform, you may either be:
- Enrolled in a college-level course that matches your skill
level or
- Placed in the appropriate Developmental or Adult Basic
Education courses to improve your skills and prepare you
for success in college-level courses
Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)
Before you take the TSI Assessment, you
must participate in a Pre-Assessment
Activity (PAA). TCC will provide the
Pre-Assessment Activity as well as
verification of your participation.
IMPORTANT: You will not be allowed
to take the TSI Assessment until you
have completed this activity.
The activity PAA includes the following:
-Explanation of the importance of the TSIA.
-Practice test questions and feedback.
-Explanation of all the developmental and/or ABE options, if the
minimum standards are not met.
-TSI Web-Based Study App—
Texas Version
What do you need to
bring to the test?
• Government-issued photo
identification is mandatory.
Examples: driver’s license,
passport, military or High
School ID
• Test Referral form.
• Payment receipt from
Business Services.
Students required to take the
TSI Assessment are subject to
the following standards to be
considered college-ready:
• Math – 350
• Reading - 351
• Writing - Essay score of 5 or
Essay score of a 4 and a
Sentence Skills score of 363
Not all incoming students need to
take the TSI Assessment. There
are many ways you can be exempt.
You can review a list of TSI
exemptions in the following page.
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TSI EXEMPTIONS Exemptions
SAT
A combined critical reading and mathematics score of 1070 with at least 500 on
math for an exemption in math and/or at least 500 on critical reading for an
exemption in reading and writing. Valid for 5 years.
ACT
A composite score of 23 with at least 19 on math for an exemption in math
and/or at least 19 on English for an exemption in reading and writing.
Valid for 5 years.
TAKS
A minimum score of 2200 in math for an exemption in math and/or 2200 in
English Language Arts with a writing sub-score of 3 for an exemption in reading
and writing. Valid for 5 years.
STAAR
End of Course Assessment
- Algebra II – Level 2
- English III Reading - Level 2 - Valid for 5 years
Degree
Students who have earned an associate or baccalaureate degree from a
regionally accredited post-secondary institution or from a recognized
international institution are exempt from all Texas Success Initiative
requirements.
Transfer
Students whose previous Texas public college or university has determined that
they have met minimum passing standards in reading, writing, and/or math are
exempt in the curricular area/s indicated, but must develop and pursue an
Academic Success Plan in any remaining area/s. An official transcript or other
appropriate documentation of status must be submitted.
Private/Out
of State
Students who transfer from a regionally accredited college or university and have
earned at least three semester hours of college level credit (any course) are
exempt at entry. An official transcript must be submitted.
Course
Students who have completed a restricted course from a regionally accredited
college or university earning a grade of C or higher are exempt in the curricular
area of that course, but must develop and pursue an academic success plan with
an advisor in any remaining area/s.
Veteran
Students who were honorably discharged, retired or released from active duty in
the armed forces, the Texas National Guard or any reserve component of the
armed forces, on or after August 1, 1990 may be exempt. A DD214 form showing
honorable discharge status is required.
Military Waiver
Students on active duty in the armed forces, the Texas National Guard or any
reserve component may be exempt. A letter from the commanding officer is
required.
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DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION
All first time in college (FTIC) students who have not met TSI
requirements in one or more areas will be:
• Required to enroll in a Transition to College Success course STSC
0111.
• Assigned an Academic Advisor and required to meet at least twice
per semester with their Advisor.
• Register for and attend at least one developmental course each
semester until TSI standards have been met in all areas.
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Adult Basic Education
The Academic Boot Camp is
designed to empower students to
increase their skill level so they
can be successful as they move
forward to enroll in
developmental education
courses.
Boot Camp is free of charge.
Enrollment in the Academic Boot
Camp is based on the TSI
Assessment scores. Students
with Adult Basic Education levels
1-4 and the scores mentioned
below are required to attend the
Academic Boot Camp.
• TSI Writing:
- Essay 0-4
- Sentence Skills 310-349
• TSI Math: 301-355
• TSI Reading: 310-341
The grade (CR) indicates you
have successfully completed the
course
Once you complete the Boot
Camp classes you are eligible to
register for developmental
courses. (ENGL 0324, RDNG
0361 and MATH 0361.
You can contact Southeast CIE
Advisor Jose Castro at 817-515-
3034 or jose.castro@tccd.edu
Developmental Classes are offered in Reading, Writing, Math, and
English for speakers of other languages (ESOL).
RDNG 0361 Reading Techniques
Emphasizes the improvement of basic reading skills through:
• Individualized development of comprehension
• Vocabulary
• Study skills
• Critical reasoning
• Relationships among ideas in written material
ENGL 0324 Writing Techniques I
Emphasizes basic writing and focuses on the fundamental writing skills
such as:
• Grammar
• Usage
• Mechanics
• Sentence structure
• Use of Standard English
INRW 0399 Integrated Reading and Writing
Combines 3-hour lecture/1-hour lab in one course designed to develop
students' critical reading and academic writing skills.
If successfully completed with a C or better, this course fulfills TSI
requirements for reading and writing.
MATH 0361 Developmental Mathematics 1
Covers topics in mathematics such as:
• Arithmetic operations
• Basic algebraic concepts and notation
• Geometry
• Real and complex number systems
MATH 0362 Intermediate Algebra (Developmental
Math II)
Covers topics in algebra such as:
• Relations and functions
• Inequalities
• Algebraic expressions and equations (absolute value, polynomial,
radical, rational), with a special emphasis on linear and quadratic
expressions and equations.

TCC Core Curriculum
SUBJECT NUMBER COURSE SCH
010 Communication: Choose 2 courses (6 hours); 1 course must be ENGL 1301
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
and
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3
SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Communication 3
020 Mathematics: Choose 1 course (3 hours)
MATH 1314 College Algebra 3
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry 3
MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business & Social Science 3
MATH 1325 Calculus for Business & Social Science 3
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I (Math for Liberal Arts Majors) 3
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistics Methods 3
MATH 2412 Pre-Calculus 4
MATH 2413 Calculus I 4
030 Life and Physical Sciences: Choose 2 consecutive courses (8 hours)
BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I 4
BIOL 1407 Biology for Science Majors II 4
BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I 4
BIOL 1409 Biology for Non-Science Majors II 4
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIOL 2420 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors 4
BIOL 2421 Microbiology for Science Majors 4
CHEM 1405 Introductory Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1407 Introductory Chemistry II 4
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry II 4
GEOL 1401 Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors 4
GEOL 1403 Physical Geology 4
GEOL 1404 Historical Geology 4
GEOL 1445 Oceanography 4
GEOL 2407 Geological Field Methods 4
PHYS 1401 College Physics I 4
PHYS 1402 College Physics II 4
PHYS 1403 Stars and Galaxies 4
PHYS 1404 Solar System 4
PHYS 1415 Physical Science I 4
PHYS 2425 Universal Physics I 4
PHYS 2426 Universal Physics II 4
040 Language, Philosophy and Culture: Choose 1 course (3 hours)
ENGL 2322 British Literature I 3
ENGL 2323 British Literature II 3
ENGL 2327 American Literature I 3
ENGL 2328 American Literature II 3
ENGL 2332 World Literature I 3
ENGL 2333 World Literature II 3
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FREN 2311 Intermediate French I (3 rd semester French) 3
FREN 2312 Intermediate French II (4 th semester French) 3
GERM 2311 Intermediate German I (3 rd semester German) 3
GERM 2312 Intermediate German II (4 th semester German) 3
HIST 2311 Western Civilization I 3
HIST 2312 Western Civilization II 3
HIST 2321 World Civilizations I 3
HIST 2322 World Civilizations II 3
HUMA 1301 Introduction to Humanities 3
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3
PHIL 1304 Introduction to World Religions 3
PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics 3
SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I (3 rd semester Spanish) 3
SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II (4 th semester Spanish) 3
050 Creative Arts: Choose 1 course (3 hours)
ARTS 1303 Art History I 3
COMM 2366 Introduction to Cinema 3
DANC 2303 Dance Appreciation 3
DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre 3
DRAM 2366 Introduction to Cinema 3
HUMA 1315 Fine Arts Appreciation 3
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation 3
MUSI 1307 Music Literature I 3
060 American History: Choose 2 courses — both courses (I and II) must be taken (6 hours)
HIST 1301 United States History I 3
and
HIST 1302 United or States History II 3
ENGL HIST 2311 Technical 2301 & Business Texas Writing History 3 3
HIST 2327 Mexican-American History 3
and
HIST 2328 Mexican-American History 3
070 Government/Political Science: Take both courses (6 hours)
GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3
GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3
080 Social and Behavioral Sciences: Choose 1 course (3 hours)
ANTH 2346 General Anthropology 3
ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics 3
GEOG 1301 Physical Geography 3
GEOG 1302 Cultural Geography 3
GEOG 1303 World Regional Geography 3
PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3
090 Component Area Option
ENGL 1302 Composition II 3
or
ENGL 2311 Technical & Business Writing 3
or
BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 3
or
COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing 3
or
KINE 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness & Sport 1
(Texas Administrative Code 4.28 Core Curriculum)

TCCD.EDU 2015-2016
Degrees &
Certificates
Associate of Arts
The purpose of this degree program is to provide curricula that
enable students to enter as juniors at the four-year institution of
their choice. While the liberal arts curricula will satisfy the
requirements of most senior institutions, it is the students'
responsibility to identify as early as possible the institution to
which they will transfer and to ascertain the specific requirements
of that institution for the freshman and sophomore year. The
student and academic advisor should plan each student’s
curriculum with a specific four-year institution in mind.
In addition to the general Associate of Arts, TCC offers an
Associate of Arts in Kinesiology and 3 Associate of Arts in
Teaching.
Associate of Science
Certificates of
Completion
In addition to the Associate
of Applied Science degree
programs, TCC offers
certificate programs
designed to meet specific
needs of the community.
These programs are normally
one year in length. Upon
completion of the prescribed
courses, the student receives
a Certificate of Completion.
A list of program offerings is
available online along with
our certificate plans.
The purpose of this degree program is to provide curricula in
university parallel and pre-professional areas to enable students to
enter as juniors at a senior college/university of their choice with a
major in a science discipline. While this suggested course satisfies
the requirements of most senior institutions, it is the student's
responsibility to identify his or her transfer institution to determine
specific requirements for the freshman and sophomore years.
In addition to the general Associate of Science, TCC offers
Associate of Science degrees in Engineering, Chemistry and
Mathematics.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science degree program offers many
unique curricula designed to enable the graduate to enter an
occupation with a marketable skill, an acceptable level of
competency, and the ability to communicate intelligently. The
curricula provide highly specialized courses to develop technical
skill and general education courses to enable students to be
effective members of society.
A list of program offerings is available online along with our degree
plans.
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TCCD.EDU
BALANCING
Work & School
Suggestions
• If you work full time: Take only one or two classes per semester
• If you work 30 hours: Take three classes per semester
• If you work 20 hours: Take four or five classes per semester
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Remember: Attending class is just the beginning!
As a general rule, the number of study hours (or prep time) required
for each course is an average of at least three hours for each hour
spent in the classroom or lab. Therefore, a full-time course load of
12 hours = 36 hours/week devoted to college.
Note: Full-time student status equals 12 hours or four 3-hour
classes to meet full funding requirements for financial aid, VA, etc.
Select a Variety of Courses
• Academic advisors/counselors will print a degree audit plan for you
listing core curriculum classes and some recommended electives.
• Some courses are reading intensive, others are writing intensive,
and some have labs. Mix up your courses so you are not
overwhelmed.
• Begin and complete your math courses as early as possible in your
college career.
Scheduling Options
• BL1 - Blended (On-campus & off-campus instruction via computer
access).
• CAI – Computer Assisted Instruction
• ITV - Instructional Television
• LEC – Lecture
• LAB – Laboratory
• WEB- Internet/Computer Delivered
• On-campus - day, evening
• Weekend College - Saturdays and Sundays
• Minimesters (two weeks)
• Eight-Week
• Summer Sessions (six weeks)
Use the New Class Planner in WebAdvisor for schedule planning
assistance.
This provides sample schedules only. It will not register you.
Sample
Schedules
FTIC - Full Time
Sample
Classes
TSI Not Met
Semester
Hours
INRW 0399 3
SPCH 1311 3
MUSI 1306 3
MATH 0361 3
STSC 0111 1
NSOR 0010 0
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Sample
Classes
TSI Met
Semester
Hours
ENGL 1301 3
GOVT 2305 3
MATH 1314 3
BIOL 1408 4
NSOR 0010 0
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ACADEMIC STANDING
TCCD.EDU
GPA
GPA refers to your Grade
Point Average. GPA is
determined by dividing the
total number of grade points by
the total number of semester
hours attempted. *Grades of
CR, NC, W, I, AU, or grades
earned for work in
developmental courses do not
affect the grade point average.
Protect Your GPA
• Reduce your course load to allow adequate
time to prepare for papers and exams.
• Remember the drop date of each semester. If
your grade is undesirable, talk to an academic
advisor or instructor about dropping the class.
• Retaking classes with an earned grade of “D”
or “F” can raise your GPA. Check with financial
aid if necessary.
• Claim Academic Fresh Start if applicable.
Grades that are more than 10 years old can be
ignored for GPA purposes; see the Registrar’s
office for more details.
Academic Good Standing:
• Students are considered to be in good
standing when they maintain a cumulative GPA
of 2.0 or higher.
Academic Probation:
• Students who fail to maintain a cumulative
GPA of 2.0 or higher are placed on academic
probation.
• Students on academic probation may continue
to enroll unless/until they earn less than a 2.0
semester GPA.
• The first time a student on academic probation
makes less than a 2.0 in any semester, he/she
is placed on academic suspension.
Academic Suspension:
• Students placed on academic suspension may
not enroll for the next long semester including
summer sessions (for example: two summer
sessions and the fall semester if suspended
following the spring semester).
• After serving his/her suspension, a student is
eligible to re-enroll and should contact the
Counseling Center to request removal of the
registration “hold.”
Students on academic suspension because of
unusual circumstances may contact the
Counseling Center and complete an “Academic
Recovery Plan” which, if approved, would allow
them to enroll with specified restrictions.
If a student is granted re-enrollment, he/she
must maintain 2.0 or higher.
Academic Dismissal:
A student suspended for the third time is placed
on academic dismissal and may not enroll
again for 12 months, and then only if his/her reactivation
is reviewed and approved by a
representative of the campus Vice President for
Teaching and Learning.
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TCC POLICIES
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Mandatory Attendance Policy
Regular and punctual class attendance is
expected at Tarrant County College. Student
absences will be recorded from the first day the
class meets. In case of absence, it is the
student's responsibility to contact the instructor.
Students absent on official school business are
entitled to make up coursework missed. In all
other cases, the instructor will judge whether
the student will be permitted to make up work
and will decide on the time and nature of the
makeup. However, the student is expressly
responsible for any work missed regardless of
the cause of the absence. The student must
discuss such work with the instructor and
should do so immediately on returning to
school.
Communication between the student and
instructor is most important, and it is the
student's responsibility to initiate such
communication. If students do not appear at the
prearranged time or meet the prescribed
deadline for makeup work, they forfeit their
rights for further makeup of that work. Students
who stop attending class for any reason should
contact the instructor and the Registrar's office
to officially withdraw from the class. Failure to
officially withdraw may result in a failing grade
for the course.
Class attendance and participation are essential
to student success. Effective with the Spring
2012 term, the following attendance guidelines
will apply:
• A student in an on-campus course missing a
cumulative of 15 percent of the class
meetings and not keeping up with the course
assignments may be dropped at the
discretion of the instructor.
• A student in an online course is required to
successfully complete the online course
orientation and actively participate in the
course as described in the Instructor's Course
Requirements. A student not meeting these
requirements may be dropped at the
discretion of the instructor.
Drop Six Rule
First time students of Fall 2007 or later may not
drop more than six courses, including those
taken at another college or university according
to the Texas Education Code, Section 51.907.
All courses dropped after the official day of
record (census date) are included in the sixcourse
limit unless:
W
• The student
withdraws from all
courses.
• A drop exception
is authorized.
The official day of
record for an
undergraduate regular term course is the 12th
class day (census date). Check the calendar for
all census dates, including other than regular
terms.
The Vice President for Student Development
Services can approve drop exceptions if the
student documents one of the following:
• The student, a member of the student's family,
or a person of equally important relationship to
the student experiences a serious illness or
other debilitating condition.
• The student becomes responsible for the care
of a sick, injured, or needy person.
• There is a death in the student's family or of a
non-family member of equally important
relationship.
• The student or a member of the student's
family, or a person of equally important
relationship to the student, is called to active
duty service as a member of the Texas
National Guard or the armed forces of the
United States.
• There is a change of the student's work
schedule that is beyond the student's control.
• The College determines that there is other
good cause for the student to drop the course.
Students who drop six or more courses without
an approved drop exception will incur
registration and drop restrictions during all
subsequent semesters and may incur other
enrollment limitations or requirements.

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Tuition & Fees
Third Attempt
Rule
Effective Fall 2013
The additional tuition charge
is $60 per credit hour for
courses you attempt three or
more times. The fee is
subject to change each year
upon action of the Texas
Higher Education
Coordinating Board.
The higher tuition rate will
apply when you:
• Take the same or
substantially similar course
content
• Attempt a course more
than twice
• Are graded (A, B, C, D, F,
and in some instances NC
or CR) and/or drop courses
after census (I, W)
• Payment of tuition and fees is due when you register.
• How to Pay:
- Online: WebAdvisor
• All major credit cards (Master Card, Visa, American
Express and Discover)
• Automatic Payment (Installment) Plan
- In-person: At the Business Services Office
- Other
Financial Aid
VA Benefits
Tuition waivers or exemptions
• All unpaid classes will be dropped nightly.
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
Residency Status for Tuition Purposes
Nonpayment
Per Semester Hour
Legal resident of Tarrant County $55
Legal resident of any other Texas County $86
Legal resident of another state $205
Non-resident alien $205
Returned checks and delinquent installment contracts will be
sent to a third-party agency for collection. The student will be
responsible for all collection costs and attorney fees.
A student who fails to make full payment of tuition and fees,
including any incidental fees, by the due date may be prohibited
from registering for classes until full payment is made. A student
who fails to make payment prior to the end of the semester or
term may be denied credit for the work done that semester/term.
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FINANCIAL AID 2015-2016
In order for TCC to determine students’ eligibility for financial aid,
students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA).
TCC's financial aid school code is 003626.
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Eligibility Requirements
To receive federal student aid, the following requirements must be
met:
• Enroll or be accepted for enrollment in an associate degree
or credit certificate program.
• Maintain the Financial Aid Standards of Academic Progress
(SAP).
• Be either a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen.
• Register with Selective Service. (Males between ages of 18-
25)
• Not have been convicted of an offense involving the
possession or sale of an illegal substance, or have
successfully completed a qualified drug rehabilitation
program.
• Not owe a refund on a federal loan or be in default on a
federal education loan.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid Social Security number.
• For most programs, demonstrate need as determined by the
FAFSA.
• Not be incarcerated in a state or federal prison.
• Begin attendance in all classes each semester.
Types of Financial Aid
Grants: Gift aid that students are awarded based on their expected
family contribution, which is calculated from the FAFSA. Applying
for grants early is always best, but not mandatory.
Loans: Federal student loans for college are an investment in
students’ future. Students must repay their loans, so be sure you
understand your options and responsibilities.
Scholarships: Scholarships are gifts. They don’t need to be repaid.
There are thousands of them, offered by schools, employers,
individuals, nonprofits, communities and social organizations.
Work-Study: Provides jobs if you're eligible for financial need,
allowing you to earn money to help pay education expenses. The
program encourages community service work and work related to
your course of study.
TCC Choice Card
Look for the bright green
envelope from Higher One
Once you have registered for
classes, if you are an eligible
financial aid student or between
the ages of 16 to 54, you will
automatically receive a TCC
Choice Card in the mail.
When it arrives, log into the
website provided and enter the
card number along with the
personal information requested
(detailed instructions are included
in the envelope).
What do you need to do?
Make sure we have your current
mailing address, no matter which
option you choose.
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Visit WebAdvisor
Login and select Students
under the Main Menu.
Select Address and E-
mail Change under the
User Account heading.
You must choose one of the
following options to avoid any
delays with refunds from TCC:
• Open and use a Higher One
checking account and TCC
Choice Card
• Use your existing bank account
• Receive a paper check in the
mail

First Time in College (FTIC)
Is this your first time in
college?
If so, then you are a first-time-in-college (FTIC)
student.
Even if you were enrolled in a dual-credit
program in high school and then graduated, you
are still considered a FTIC student when you
enroll as a full-time student at TCC.
As a FTIC student, you are required to signing up
for New Student Orientation and the Student
Transition to Success Course.
New Student Orientation (NSOR 0010) is
mandatory if you are an FTIC student.
Student Transition to Success Course STSC
0111) is mandatory if you are an FTIC student
who is TSI liable. STSC 0111 is designed to help
in your journey toward college success!
New student orientation
(NSO)
NSO is a one-time 4-hour interactive session that
connects you–a first time in college
(FTIC) student–to the college campus, faculty,
staff and support resources.
If you are an FTIC student, then this is great
opportunity to get some of your questions
answered and to prepare you for a successful
entry into the college experience!
When and where is your NSO?
Choose an NSOR 0010 session from
the schedule of classes available in
WebAdvisor–preferably one held on the campus
where you are taking the majority of your
classes. Select your preferred date and time and
enroll!
Transition to College
Success: STSC 0111
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If you are a first-time-in-college (FTIC) student
who, through the Texas Success Initiative (TSI),
is required to take one or more developmental
courses, you must:
• Enroll in STSC and
• Successfully complete it with a grade of “C” or
better
The Student Transition to Success Course is a 1-
hour noncredit course that teaches important
skills to help you become college-ready and
succeed.
Topics covered include:
• Memory
• Learning styles
• Strategic learning
• Self-regulation
• Goal setting
• Time management
• Education and career planning
STSC 0111 also covers study techniques:
• Time management
• Listening
• Note taking
• Text marking
• Library and research skills
• Preparing for examinations
• Using learning resources
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Success
Coaches
Success Coaches complement the work of TCC’s advisors
and counselors by coaching prospective and First-Time-in-
College (FTIC) students through the enrollment process, as
well as facilitating workshops on topical issues including
financial literacy and study skills. Additionally, they guide
students through their education planning and major
selection efforts, as well as help identify student life
opportunities, including activities and organizations that will
help them feel more engaged with TCC.
Meet your Success Coaches
Bayanne Elkhatib – 817-515-3753
bayanne.elkhatib@tccd.edu
Edward Hicks – 817-515-3752
eward.hicks@tccd.edu
Janell Oliphant – 817-515-3751
janell.oliphant@tccd.edu
Success Center - ESEE 1301
The Student Success Center assist prospective and First
Time in College students with the following:
• TCC Admissions Application
• Submitting Required Documents
• Financial Aid Process
• New Student Group Advisement (NSGA)
• Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)
• Introduction to TCC Programs and Degrees
• Support New Student Orientation (NSO)
• Navigate Registration for Classes
• Guide to Campus Resources
• Seminars for Success for FTIC Students
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2015-2016 ACADEMIC ADVISING
To meet with any advisor
who is available when you
are:
• Identify the appointment
time on the list that works
for you
• Select the corresponding
Schedule this time slot link
(in the Action column)
To meet with a specific
advisor
• Choose that advisor’s
name from the “With Who”
filter pull-down menu
• Identify the appointment
time on the list that works
for you
• Select the corresponding
Schedule this time slot link
(in the Action column)
On the appointment
confirmation page:
• Make sure the campus,
date, time and advisor are
correct
• Note the details for your
calendar
• Select Confirm this
booking
• Select the OK button on
the confirmation pop-up
panel
• Select Cancel if you want
to return to the scheduler
to pick a different
appointment
• Select log out in the upper
right corner after you
have scheduled your
appointment
The mission of Tarrant County College’s Advising and
Counseling Centers is to provide professional advising
and counseling service to support our diverse student
population in achieving their educational, career and
life goals.
You can now schedule a 30-minute advising appointment at a time
that is convenient for you.
1. Log in to WebAdvisor
2. Go to the Students Menu
3. Select the Advising by Appointment button at the top of the page
4. Select the Continue to the appointment scheduler link at the
bottom of the Advising by Appointment page
5. Log on to ClockWork with your WebAdvisor username and
password
6. Select Schedule an Appointment on the scheduler page
7. Choose your campus from the Appointment type filter pull-down
menu
You will see list of all the available times for all the available advisors
for the current date.
To choose a future date:
• Select the calendar icon next to the box with the current date
• Choose the date when you want to meet with an advisor

STUDENT & ADVISOR ROLES
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Student Roles and
Responsibilities
Advisor Roles and
Responsibilities
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• Discuss their long-range goals with their
advisors.
• Discuss their choice of a major with their
advisors.
• Make final decisions about choices
concerning academic matters.
• Are able and willing to ask intelligent
questions about their degree programs.
• Contact and make appointments with their
advisors when required or when in need of
assistance.
• Keep advising appointments and are on time.
• Keep their advisors informed of changes in
schedules, academic problems, choice of
major, etc.
• Gather decision-making information before
appointments.
• Follow through on referrals.
• Become knowledgeable and adhere to
institutional policies, procedures and
requirements.
• Follow through on actions identified during
each advising session.
• Accept responsibility for decisions and
academic choices.
• Are available to students on a regular basis.
• Create an atmosphere of openness, caring
and concern.
• Help students define and develop realistic
educational/career plans.
• Assist students in planning a program
consistent with their abilities and interests.
• Monitor progress toward educational/career
goals.
• Interpret and provide rationale for instructional
policies, procedures and requirements.
• Approve all designated educational
transactions (e.g., list of approved courses
and alternatives).
• Maintain notes in the Web-based advising file
for each advisee.
• Refer students when academic attitudinal,
attendance or other personal problems require
intervention by other professionals.
• Inform students of the nature of the
advisor/advisee relationship.
• Assist advisees in identifying career
opportunities.
• Develop a caring relationship with advisees.
• Inform students of special services available
to them for remediation, academic assistance
and other needs.
• Provide students with up-to-date academic
information about College and departmental
graduation requirements.
• Help resolve academic difficulties.

CAREER EDUCATION ADVISING
TCCD.EDU
CTE
Advisors
Students can request an
appointment online using
ClockWork through
WebAdvisor or
Appointment-Plus
The CTE advisor guides students through all
aspects of Career Education for certificate and
degree programs. The CTE advisor will ensure
that CTE students receive the same guidance
and advisement as other college students, but
with a career focus. The CTE advisor will assist
with students’ course selections and enrollment,
as well as connect students with available
support services to help make the best
programmatic choices.
Meet Your CTE Advisors:
Northeast Campus
Richard Cates - richard.cates@tccd.edu
Business, Paralegal, Real Estate, Fashion
Merchandising, Mental Health, Child
Development
Debra Krebs - debra.krebs@tccd.edu
Emergency Medical Services, Dental Hygiene,
Graphic Communication, Radio/TV/Film
Allyson Oudin - allyson.oudin@tccd.edu
Computer Science/Information Technology
Northwest Campus
Lee Brewster - lee.brewster@tccd.edu
Business, Logistics, Computer
Science/Information Technology, Railroad,
Aviation Maintenance, Professional Pilot
Nicole Graves - nicole.graves@tccd.edu
Criminal Justice, Police Academy, Fire
Protection Technology, Fire Academy,
Horticulture, Occupational Safety &
Environmental Tech
Southeast Campus
Lynda Fox-Arnold - lynda.fox-arnold@tccd.edu
Culinary Arts, Dietetic Technician, Hotel and
Restaurant Management, Accounting, Business,
Computer Science/Information Technology,
Engineering
South Campus
Vivian Smith - vivian.smith@tccd.edu
Business, Computer Science/Information
Technology, Accounting Info Management,
Office Technology
Jean Yanes - jean.yanes@tccd.edu
Automotive, CAD, HVAC, Architecture,
Construction, Welding, Electronics
Trinity River Campus
Katherine Aultman -
katherine.aultman@tccd.edu
Healthcare Professions
Mary Virginia Hallak - mary.hallak@tccd.edu
Business, Marketing, Geographic Information
Systems, Computer Science/Information
Technology, Library Technician, Sign Language
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Online
Academic Advising
TCC's online advising is designed to help you succeed.
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An online advisor will help you identify online resources and
tools that can help you make your way through the college
maze and get another step closer to your goals.
You access online advising through Blackboard IM, which is
available in myTCC.
Here are some of the things offered:
• One-on-one live chat with a qualified advisor
• Links to valuable TCC resources
• Tips for success in college and beyond
• Tutorials, videos and presentations
• Help with determining your career path
• Assistance with registration
Select Online Services for TCC
Students
• Required advising visits
• Degree plan/audit review
• Course selection for registration
• General guidance regarding registration issues
• Online NSGA / PAA
• Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
- Assessment referrals
- Score interpretation
- Holds
Online Advising Hours
Monday–Friday:
• 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 pm
Saturday:
• 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
You can get technical help from the myTCC Portal support
team online as well.
Connect via Chat
You can chat with online
advisors during their virtual
office hours through
Blackboard Instant
Messaging (IM).
Access the link to install and
setup Blackboard IM from
your myTCC account
homepage.
Connect via
email or phone
Alison Delicati
alison.delicati@tccd.edu
817-515-8230
Sarina Scott
sarina.scott@tccd.edu
817-515-8232
Miguel Espinoza
miguel.espinoza@tccd.edu
817-515-8231
Angela Hobbs
angela.hobbs@tccd.edu
817-515-8233

2015-2016
STUDENT SERVICES
Career
Services
Counseling
Counseling is basically a
collaborative effort between
you and your counselor. Our
goal is to provide an open,
supportive, and confidential
environment for you to
address the issues that are
concerning you.
How can counselors
help students?
- Provide short term
personal counseling
- Provide career assessment
interpretation and review
- Assist in developing
Academic Recovery Plans
(for Financial Aid and
Academic Suspension)
- Provide referral and
resources to assist
students with long-term
needs
To make an appointment with
one of our counselors contact
Lori Shepard at
817-515-3107
TCC provides a variety of services to help students and
alumni in developing job search skills and in locating
employment.
The College works with employers to promote job
opportunities for students and alumni with the training and
educational experience needed to fill positions in a wide
variety of technical and occupational areas.
Career Planning
Contact Career Services to schedule a counseling visit in one
of the following areas:
• Assessment - MyPlan is a tool that will help you assess
your personality type, strengths and interests, and
determine which careers may be a match for you
• Resume - The right resume can make the difference in
determining employment for a candidate.
• Interview - Learn how to interview to stand out from the rest
of the pack.
• InterviewStream - Practice interviewing. Anytime.
Anywhere. Visit Career Services for more information and to
get started.
Career Planning Workshops
Topics such as resume and cover letter writing, interviewing,
networking, the job search process and other events are
presented in workshops throughout the semester. If you are
interested in participating as a guest speaker for one of our
workshops, please let one of our offices know. This is a great
way to meet students and market your company.
Career Services Southeast Campus
ESEE Building, Room 2103-A
Phone: 817-515-3592
Fax: 817-515-0953
secareerservices@tccd.edu
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DSS
Disability Support Services
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Disability Support Services (DSS) are offered on each campus
to students with disabilities enrolled in credit and/or Continuing
Education programs. Services are provided to any student who
is disabled as defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Southeast campus Disability Support Services is located at
ESED 0302-A
Phone: 817-515-3593
Fax: 817-515-3312
It is imperative that students adhere to the policies and
processes in our DSS Procedures Manual to ensure that
necessary accommodations are available before classes
begin. Students interested in disabilities support at no personal
charge must:
• Submit a request for accommodation to DSS.
DSS Student Request Form
• Submit required documentation.
To see if you are eligible for accommodation services, see our
Guidelines for General Eligibility for Disability Support
Services. (PDF will open in a new window.)
In accordance with FERPA, disability related information may
be shared on a "need to know" basis within the academic
community.
The College does not provide personal attendants, individually
prescribed devices, readers for personal use or study or other
devices or services of a personal nature such as tutoring and
typing.
More information about the Blind/Deaf Student Exemption
Program can be found at College for All Texans.
If students feel they have been discriminated against based on
race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, gender,
physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age, they are to
file a complaint with the College District compliance officer for
Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Ricardo Coronado, Ph.D., SPHR
Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
817-515-5234 ricardo.coronado@tccd.edu
Student Activities
& Organizations
Enjoy the opportunity to
network, get involved in the
community, meet people
with similar interests and to
participate in educational
field trips, leadership
conferences and local,
regional and national
competition events through
our student organizations.
Student Activities also
provides New Student
Orientation (NSO).
Get Involved!
Want to join a club with
people who have similar
interests? We have all kinds
of organizations to choose
from, ranging from academic
to social to service groups.
Find out what Southeast
campus has to offer:
Southeast Campus
Organizations
Southeast Student Activities
Office is located at
ESCT 1201-A
Phone: 817-515-3595

VETERAN STUDENTS
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- The Registrar is your
Veterans Benefits Certifying
Official.
Contact your Registrar’s
office for support with your
Veterans Education
Benefits application and to
ensure you are maximizing
your full eligibility.
- If you make changes to
your course schedule, you
MUST notify your VA
Certifying Official.
- You must fill out paperwork
EVERY SEMESTER you
intend to use benefits.
Find out your benefits eligibility at
http://www.gibill.va.gov, or contact the Veteran’s
Administration (VA) at 888-442-4551.
VetSuccess On Campus
Our Veterans and Military Services and the
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) have joined together in VetSuccess on
Campus, which is a collaborative effort to help
you make a smooth transition to college life and
have academic and vocational success.
We have two VA VetSuccess counselors on our
campuses.
If you are a Veteran, active duty military or an
eligible family member who attends or plans to
attend TCC, please call or come by to meet with
a VetSuccess on Campus counselor.
TCC VetSuccess on Campus
counselors can help you:
• Manage your education benefits
• Explore vocations and select a suitable
major/career
• Elect your healthcare benefits with Veterans
Healthcare Administration
• Access, understand and apply for VA benefits
(e.g., Disability Compensation, Life Insurance,
Education, Home Loan Guaranty, and
Vocational Rehabilitation)
• Get referrals for medical and mental health
care
• Get referrals for readjustment counseling
services for eligible Veterans and their
families
• Coordinate with school faculty/staff to provide
Veteran-specific services (e.g., VA Certifying
Official, Career Center, Student Disabilities
Services, Counseling Center)
• Find job placement assistance and coordinate
with Local Veterans’ Employment
Representatives (LVER) and Disabled
Veterans’ Outreach Programs (DVOP)
• Locate community and other resources.
Your VetSuccess on Campus
Counselors
Southeast Campus:
Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Doug Smith, CRVC
682-206-5640
douglas.smith1@va.gov or
douglas.smith@tccd.edu
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Distance Learning 2015-2016
Online Readiness
If you have never taken an online course at TCC or if you have
taken an online course but did not receive a grade of C or better,
you must take Online Readiness before you can register for an
online course.
About Online Readiness
The assessment takes about 35 minutes to complete, but you may
log out and finish it later if necessary.
The topics include the following:
• Reading Rate and Recall (minimum score of 60% required)
• Technical Competency (minimum score of 80% required)
• Technical Knowledge (minimum score of 60% required)
• Typing Speed and Accuracy (minimum score of 20 WPM
required)
Your Scores
If your scores are high enough, you will be able to add an
eLearning course to your preferred section list within 24 hours.
If you need to retake Online Readiness, you will be able to do so
24 hours after you completed it the first time.
eLearning
eLearning extends the reach of TCC beyond the traditional classroom and directly into our community.
eLearning administers the myTCC portal and manages all distance education courses offered through
the Internet.
eLearning currently offers over 250 college credit courses and a variety of continuing education classes.
You can learn in real time, and the distance format makes it easier to fit pursuing higher education in
with other responsibilities.
eLearning courses are currently offered through:
• Our online portal, myTCC
• The Virtual College of Texas (VCT)
• Students must take the Online Readiness Assessment before adding Online/ITV classes to their
preferred registration list.
• Instructional television classes require students to watch cable television lectures, purchase
DVDs from the bookstore, or use Video-on-Demand.
• To succeed at Distance Learning, students must be self-motivated and self-disciplined. Some
visits to campus may be required for orientations, seminars and testing. It is the student’s
responsibility to log on when classes begin.
• Distance Learning Academic Advising is now available through live chats or email.
• Distance Learning courses are listed as WEB/DL classes or ITV/DL classes on WebAdvisor.
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SUCCEEDING IN COLLEGE
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The secret to getting through college is not so much
brainpower as will power and time management.
Students need to view their college years as an investment of
both time and money. There are certain things that students
can do that will help them to be successful in college.
Tips for College Success
• Get help in developing an educational plan. See advising
and counseling for career counseling and degree plans
tailored for your major.
• Identify your goals, strengths and weaknesses.
• Identify and utilize your campus “help” resources. Tarrant
County College provides numerous tutorial services for free,
so make the most of these opportunities.
• Build a study plan, including when and how much you’ll
need to study to meet your goals.
• Attend every class and arrive on time! However, if you must
be absent, make arrangements to share notes with a
classmate.
• Keep up with the goals of the course and actively involve
yourself in the course content.
• Develop questions about course content to clarify your
understanding.
• Participate in class discussions to try
out your own
understanding
of concepts and
to raise
questions of
importance.
• Study with a
partner. Research
shows study
groups are a very
effective way to help
you reach your full
academic and social
potential.
• Study at a specified
time and in a place free
from distractions.
• Attend student success
workshops. Tarrant
County College offers
various workshops to help
you achieve your personal
and educational goals.
After You Register:
1. Please pay for your classes
the same day you register or
check with Financial Aid.
Also, make sure that you
have activated your Higher
One refund method. (If
payment arrangements are
not made, you will be
dropped from classes
tonight.)
2. Obtain your textbooks.
3. Pick up your free parking
permit (Campus Police
Department).
4. Check your classroom
locations.
5. Pick up your free student ID
from the Campus Copy
Center 24 hours after you
register. First picture ID is
free! Be sure to take your
class schedule and a picture
ID with you.
6. Also, please remember to
activate your MyTCC email
account immediately! We
will communicate with you
via your MyTCC email
account ONLY.
7. Get involved on campus!
See the Student Activities
office for more information.
8. TCC Alerts is TCC’s
software designed to notify
students of incomplete
assignments or excessive
absence. DO NOT IGNORE
these notifications. Should
you receive an email from
TCC Alerts, follow the
instructions to avoid
negative action.
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