Admissions
Admissions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
FAQ Subcategory:
General
Can TMCC help me with child care?
Find information at the E.L. Cord Child Care Center Web site.
Do I have to pay for parking at TMCC?
No. Parking is free at all TMCC campuses and educational centers. No stickers are required.
Do I need my high school transcript or copy of my GED to register for classes?
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.
Do you have on-campus housing at TMCC?
No, TMCC does not offer housing on its sites.
Do you offer campus tours?
TMCC has an ambassador program that helps students become familiarized with the college. Our ambassadors are TMCC students, so they can give you helpful hints and advice to first-time students. Request a free campus tour with an ambassador.
Does TMCC have a program for single parents?
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.
Habla Usted Espanol?
See our list of bilingual staff.
How can I check if a class is open?
By accessing Web-Reg students can search for open classes/class sections by using the "Find Open Classes" option on the Add/Drop Classes screen. Students can search by course name, name and number and call number
How can I contact my professor or part-time instructor?
Try the online faculty and staff directory first or call TMCC's main information number at 775-673-7000.
Part-time instructors do not have assigned offices, although messages can be dropped off in the Red Mountain Building, room 315, or left at the main information phone number at 775-673-7000.
How can I obtain a TMCC transcript?
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 access my free TMCC e-mail account?
If you are looking to access your TMCC student (Gmail) e-mail account please visit our e-mail page. If after reading and completing the steps listed please feel free to contact the TMCC online student support center.
Access your free TMCC Gmail account.
How do I find out my grades when I finish my class?
Grades are available approximately one week after the end of the semester. You can access your grades through MyTMCC. 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 MyTMCC. 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 MyTMCC.
How do I get a student ID card?
You can obtain your student identification card at the Starting Point, V. James Eardley Student Services Center lobby. You will need a government issued form of identification, such as a driver's license or passport. You will also need to be enrolled in at least one credit hour for the current semester. ID cards will be issued on the Saturday of the week before classes begin and may be issued to the last day of the semester. Each semester you will be issued a new sticker for the back of your ID card.
Your first student ID card is free of charge, but a $5 charge must be paid to replace a damaged or lost ID card. Pay at the Controller's office and bring your receipt to the Starting Point to receive your replacement ID card.
Your student ID card can be used in a majority of the vending machines on the Dandini Campus, Meadowood Center and IGT Applied Technology Center. Please note: machines must have the card reader to accept the TMCC student ID card. By using your student ID card, you will receive a five percent discount on your vending machine purchases. You can also use your Student ID card in the cafeteria on the Dandini Campus; however, you will not receive a discount. There are Card Value Centers located in the Sierra and Vista buildings at which you can transfer money from a credit or debit card onto your ID card. There is no PIN number for your ID card, so exercise caution in the amount that you transfer. If you lose your card, whoever finds it will have access to your money.
How do I get a student locker?
Place a $10 deposit at the controller's office at the Dandini Campus in the Red Mountain Building. Then present your receipt at the information center in room RDMT 315 A.
How do I get transcripts from other schools sent to TMCC?
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.
How do I join the TMCC fitness center?
Visit the Fitness Center Web site.
How do I know which books to buy?
The bookstore will help you find the right books for your classes.
How do I request a group tour of the campus?
Are you from a high school or on a visit from out of town? Request a free group tour. This will give you an opportunity to see our Dandini Campus, ask questions and determine if TMCC is the right place for you.
How far is the Meadowood Center from the Dandini Campus?
The Meadowood Center is about 5 miles from the main campus, but allow 20 minutes driving time.
I attended TMCC, but I don't know if I graduated. Where can I find out?
Contact admissions and records for graduation records.
I've heard of tax relief programs for college tuition. Where can I get more information?
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.
Is there any aid for child care?
Check with the E.L. Cord Child Care facility at 775-673-7515.
What are the Starting Point hours?
| Normal Business Hours (except for holidays) | |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Extended Hours | |
| August 11 - 12 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| August 13 (fees due) | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| August 17 - 19 (week before classes) | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| August 24 - 27 (first week of classes) | 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
| September 1 thru the remainder of semester, every Tuesday and Wednesday | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
What are TMCC's business hours?
Please read more about TMCC's business hours.
What books do I need for my classes?
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.
What bus do I take to get to UNR from TMCC?
The Information Desk in the Red Mountain building, room 315 has bus schedules or you can contact Citifare directly at 775-348-RIDE.
What degrees are offered at TMCC?
TMCC's course catalog has the answers and outlines the degrees we offer.
What is the cost to attend TMCC?
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.
What should I do to receive my Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship?
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 tuition discounts apply to senior citizens and at what age do I qualify for the discounts?
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.
When is TMCC's bookstore open?
Learn all about the TMCC Bookstore or contact them.
Where can I go to prepare for taking the GED?
Contact WDCE at 775-829-9010.
Where do I attend a free orientation?
Visit our Orientation Program's page for further information.
Where do I pay for my TMCC classes?
You can pay by credit card on MyTMCC. 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.
Where is TMCC located?
TMCC has five locations. Also, TMCC offers classes and workshops at more than 40 sites in Washoe County.
Who can help me with registration?
If you are having problems registering for classes, we can help. The Starting Point will walk you through the process: what do you need to do before you register for classes and what steps you will need to take afterward. You can reset your Web-Reg PIN by stopping by Starting Point. You will need a valid government issued ID card, such as a Nevada identification or driver's license.
See also: Steps to Enroll
Who do I contact about an address change?
Log on to MyTMCC to update your personal information.
Who do I talk to about my grades from last semester?
Find last semester's grades online at Web-Reg.
Why do I have to complete the required enrollment steps?
TMCC requires all new degree-seeking students to complete three free Required Enrollment Steps to help ensure your success as a new college student: placement testing, orientation, and academic advisement. Finishing each required enrollment step at improves your ability to continue on your degree path, complete your classes and graduate on time.
Will I receive a bill showing how much I owe?
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 MyTMCC 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.
Admissions/Registration
Do I need a high school diploma or GED to attend TMCC?
No, unless you are applying for special admission to TMCC.
How can I get a copy of my final grades?
Final grades are not mailed to students. Find your grades via Web-Reg. Ask for a grade mailer if you want a printed copy.
How do I apply for admission at TMCC?
Find everything you need to know about TMCC admissions, including an online application form.
How do I formally declare a major?
Please fill out the Major Declaration form.
How do I know which classes are honors classes?
It is up to you and your professors to determine whether you have accomplished the additional work required to turn any class into an honors class. Be sure to talk to your instructor early in the semester.
I want to switch and audit my class. What should I do?
Fill out the Grade Audit form and submit it to the admissions/Starting Point on the Dandini Campus, Red Mountain Building, or fax it to 775-673-7028.
Should I turn in my high school transcripts when applying?
Transcripts are not required unless you are 17-years-old or younger, applying for financial aid, or have recent ACT/SAT scores on your transcripts.
What are the criteria for acceptance into TMCC?
All adults are welcome to apply at TMCC. If you are 17-years-old or younger or not a U.S. citizen, additional information is required. Contact admissions and records for more information.
What does it mean to audit a class?
A student who wishes to enroll for no credit may register as an auditor. An auditor pays regular fees and, at the discretion of the instructor, must meet all regular class requirements. A student who audits a course will not receive a grade or credit for that course. Changing from audit to credit or from credit to audit must be done by filing the necessary forms before the filing deadline printed in the current class schedule. Forms for changing to or from audit status require the student's signature and must be processed at the Admissions and Records office.
What should I do if I want to change a class?
Check your schedule for add/drop deadlines and use Web-Reg.
When and how can I register at TMCC?
Once you are admitted to TMCC, please see the class schedule for your registration times and dates and then register for classes online with Web-Reg.
When do classes start and end for this semester?
Check TMCC's calendar information.
When is the admission application deadline?
TMCC does not have an application deadline. You can apply online. It will take 24 hours for your application to be processed, and then you can register for classes on Web-Reg.
Register for classes early to ensure the best selection of available classes. Locate the start date of your classes for the upcoming semester using the online class schedule.
When is the class schedule available?
Class schedules are online now.
Free copies can be picked up at TMCC locations. Also, look for them at Washoe County libraries, or contact the Starting Point and request that a class schedule be mailed to you.
Where are my classes located?
Find your class locations online.
Where can I ask about transferring to the University Nevada, Reno?
Academic counseling and advisement can help you on your way to the University of Nevada, Reno. Contact them now.
Who can help me find out what classes I need to take?
Contact the advisement and counseling.
Who can tell me about registration?
You can register for classes online. Contact the Admissions/Starting Point with other questions.
Who needs to complete the TMCC Required Enrollment Steps?
All new, degree-seeking students must complete the Required Enrollment Steps: take the ACCUPLACER Placement Test, attend an orientation and attend an advisement workshop.
Will I receive an acceptance letter?
The admissions and records office sends acceptance letters to new students via U.S. postal mail or email depending on the student's preference.
TMCC Costs
How do I pay for my classes?
Use the payment options on MyTMCC, or pay in person at the controller's office on the Dandini Campus, Red Mountain Building, room 318.
What is the tuition at TMCC?
Read the most current fee schedule. A three-credit class costs a fraction of university tuition. Nevada's senior citizens-62 years or older-attend most classes tuition free.
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