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Admissions and Records Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General FAQs

Degree Audit Request (DARS) FAQs

What is the cost to attend TMCC? back to top

Cost to attend full time at TMCC is considerably less than attending a university -- for example, tuition, fees and books at TMCC would be less than $1000 while at a Nevada University the cost would be nearly $1500. This is a significant saving, considering that we offer many of the same classes and many programs not available at a four-year school. See the fee section for specific information.

Where do I pay for my classes? back to top

You can pay by credit card on Web-Reg. You can also pay in person at the Controller's Office, in the Red Mountain building room 318, and there are also drop boxes available near the south entrance of the library and on the lower level of the Meadowood Center.

How can I obtain a TMCC transcript? back to top

Complete the transcript request form. You can view and print unofficial transcripts in your online registration account, if you have attended TMCC within the last year.

How do I get transcripts from other schools sent to TMCC? back to top

To have transcripts sent from another institution to TMCC, you must order the transcript directly from the school you previously attended. Contact the institution to find out their requirements and costs.

Do I need my high school transcript or copy of my GED? back to top

High school transcripts are only mandatory if you are under 18, have been graduated or passed the GED and are seeking special admission to TMCC. (If you are under 18-years-old and have not graduated, special forms are available at A&R for your admission.) If your ACT or SAT scores are posted on your transcript and you want to use those for placement in English or math, submit your transcript. High school transcripts are also required when applying for financial aid or scholarships.

How far is the Meadowood Center from the Dandini Campus? back to top

The Meadowood Center is about 5 miles from the main campus, but allow 20 minutes driving time.

What bus do I take to get to UNR? back to top

The Information Desk in the Red Mountain building, room 315 has bus schedules or you can contact Citifare directly at 775-348-RIDE.

Habla Usted Espanol? back to top

See our list of bilingual staff.

Is there any aid for child care? back to top

Check with the E.L. Cord Child Care facility at 775-673-7515.

What books do I need for my classes? back to top

The TMCC Bookstore in the Red Mountain building has all the textbooks sorted by class. Refer to the class schedule for the bookstore's hours of operation or call 775-673-7172.

Does TMCC have a program for single parents? back to top

Yes. Call the Re-Entry Center at 775-829-9041, located at Meadowood Center, which is involved in the Single Parent Program and the Displaced Homemaker Program.

Where can I go to prepare for taking the GED? back to top

Contact WDCE at 775-829-9010.

I've heard of tax relief programs for college tuition. Where can I get more information? back to top

There are several tax programs for TMCC students. The Hope Tax Credit, the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit, Employer-Provided Education Assistance and Student Loan Interest Deductions. In January you will receive in the mail the 1098T itemizing tuition paid for the previous year. For more information, contact your tax advisor or visit Financial Aid.

What tuition discounts apply to senior citizens and at what age do I qualify for the discounts? back to top

If you are 62 or older, and have been a Nevada resident for one year, you qualify for this program. The program gives the following discounts: no application fee, no per-credit charge to register for a regular course and no discount for workshops. Lab and special fees are paid by the student. Tuition discounts apply only if there are seats available in a class: if the class in which you have enrolled becomes full, you must pay the full tuition or drop the class(es). If you have turned 62 since taking your last TMCC class, notify the Admissions and Records office.

How do I find out my grades when I finish my class? back to top

Grades are available approximately one week after the end of the semester. You can access your grades through Web-Reg. If you need a printed copy of the grades, you can also request a grade mailer of your term grades be sent to you using Web-Reg. You can also print an unofficial copy of your transcript that will show all your classes and grades including previous terms. If you have your grades mailed to you, make sure that your correct address in in Web-Reg.

Will I receive a bill showing how much I owe? back to top

Bills are mailed approximately two weeks prior to the first date fees are due for early registrations. You can always check your account balance on Web-Reg and after the priority registration fee date, fees are due each Friday. Any unpaid balances are subject to late fees and can be sent to collections, so it is imperative that you pay for your classes. Remember to officially withdraw from any class you are not going to attend or you could be responsible for the fees or even receive a failing grade.

What should I do to receive my Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship? back to top

If you have been notified that you qualify for the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship and have returned the acceptance form to the Millennium Scholarship Office, your scholarship will be applied to the fees you owe when you register in the minimum number of credits (six credits are required at TMCC). Check your account balance and your Financial Aid award on-line on Web-Reg. If your scholarship has not been applied to your account before the fee due date, contact the Millennium Scholarship Office to make sure your file is complete.

What is DARS? back to top

The Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) produces an automated report (degree audit) that matches the courses a student has completed-or transferred from other institutions-with the requirements of a particular academic degree program. The DARS helps students plan future coursework by identifying requirements that have not been fulfilled. It shows how completed TMCC courses, courses in progress, and transfer courses may apply toward fulfillment of the degree requirements.

The degree audit report is an internal TMCC document; it should be used as a tool to assist the student and their counselor or advisor in planning future coursework. It also verifies that once a student has applied for graduation, they have met all of the graduation requirements for the college as well as their degree program.

DARS also fulfills a complementary role: it aids the college in articulating coursework from other institutions. As a student's transcripts are received, DARS decides how their coursework should be accepted at TMCC based on academic policy and course equivalencies input by the DARS staff.

What is a DARS report? back to top

A DARS report shows which courses a student has taken and how those courses are applied toward their degree program.

Do I need to have a DARS report completed to override/waive a prerequisite? back to top

No. Simply send an unofficial copy of your transcript, showing that the course has been completed with a passing grade, to the appropriate department.

How can I obtain a DARS report? back to top

DARS reports for all currently and previously enrolled students are updated weekly and are available for viewing in the student's online registration account, if the student has attended within the last year and has a valid degree declared and a catalog year no more than five years old.

I am a fully admitted student and currently registered, however, I do not have a DARS report online. back to top

Please make sure you meet the criteria for running DARS reports. You must have attended within the last year, have a valid degree declared and a catalog year that is no more than five years old. If all of the above meet the criteria, please contact us for assistance.

I have accessed my DARS report online and have some questions about what it says. Where do I go or whom do I contact? back to top

You may contact counseling or advising to clarify or verify the content of your report.

I have accessed my DARS report online; do I still need to see my advisor? back to top

Yes, DARS reports do not replace advising. DARS are generated to aid you and your advisor in planning your degree program, and eventually, to certify your graduation.

I have changed my major; will my DARS report be affected? back to top

Applicability of courses (including the general education courses) you have taken may change when you change your major. Some courses may not apply to the new degree program. Please submit a major declaration card to admissions and records, if you have not already done so.

Who decides how courses will transfer? back to top

Transfer courses are evaluated for general transferability by the admissions and records evaluators. Accepted courses at the university level may or may not apply toward a student's degree program.

Will all of my accepted transfer courses apply toward my degree program? back to top

Applicability of transfer courses toward a student's degree program is determined by their respective departments. Please contact your advisor for transfer course applicability. TMCC will only accept a maximum of 45 credits in transfer.

When and how will my transfer work appear on the audit? back to top

Any transfer course work accepted for a fully admitted student will appear only when a student requests a DARS. All DARS requests must be submitted to the admission and records office.