Online versions of both sessions are available, and are typically offered for individuals who reside 50 miles outside of the Reno area. If you are registering very late in the registration cycle and need to complete required enrollment steps in order to enroll, please complete the online orientation and contact advisementworkshops@tmcc.edu with your full name and student ID number.

Yes and no. All new degree-seeking students are required to meet with an advisor through a new student advisement workshop in order to be able to register for your first semester of classes. Once you have met your initial advisement requirement, you are not obligated to meet with an advisor again. However, it is strongly recommended that you meet with an advisor before registration each semester to ensure that you are taking degree applicable classes, to determine whether or not there have been changes to your program of study, and to map out an educational plan that will keep you on track for graduation.

No. Once grades are recorded on your official record, they are permanent and cannot be removed. However, you do have the right to retake any course and have only the highest grade used in the computation of your total GPA (grade point average). Health science program exceptions may apply to the retake policy. Please consult the financial aid office or the veterans' benefit office if you are receiving aid or benefits.

No. At TMCC, you have the option of meeting with any advisor in the academic advisement center, regardless of your major. If you have had a particularly satisfying experience with an advisor or would feel more comfortable working with the same advisor throughout your time here, you may request to meet with a specific advisor for each subsequent session. Many students find that building a relationship with an advisor helps them stay connected with TMCC and on course with their educational goals.

Since we do not offer drop-in advising, please call the academic advisement center at 775-673-7062 to schedule an appointment with an advisor. Quick questions can frequently be answered with a phone call.

Students may register for the required workshop online. New dates and times become available two to three weeks prior to and continue throughout each new registration period.

New students – students that are new to TMCC and new to college must complete their application for admission and the ACCUPLACER test prior to registering for a new student advisement workshop. Once you have these requirements complete, visit the Student Advisement Workshop Scheduler and choose new student. Enter your student ID number and date of birth to access the workshop registration page. You will need to enter your ACCUPLACER scores in order to sign up for a workshop.

Currently enrolled students can submit the Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form and turn it in along with required documentation to admissions and records. Also be sure to review the transfer steps to enroll.

You will need to submit an official copy of your transcripts to admissions and records or to the academic advisement center. Once you are enrolled in classes at TMCC you may submit a transfer credit evaluation request in order to have your transcripts officially evaluated.

While you wait to receive your official evaluation, you may review the transfer articulation/course equivalence table to find out how your coursework from another institution transfers to TMCC. If you cannot find your previous courses in this table, please contact academic advisement.

First, speak with someone at the college or university to which you are transferring to ensure that you follow their requirements. Then submit an official Transcript Request form to Starting Point/Admissions to have your TMCC transcripts sent to that school.

A "W" does not figure into your semester or cumulative GPA, but it does count as an attempted credit hour. If you're eligible for financial aid, check with that office for any potential implications.

If you are having difficulty in a class, the first thing you should always do is meet with your instructor. However, if you are considering dropping the class, look into the resources that are available to you before making your decision. Dropping a class may affect your financial aid, your Veterans' benefits, and your progress towards graduation. Always do your research before dropping a class. Resources available include, but are not limited to:

• TLC (Tutoring and Learning Center) at TMCC staffs its inviting environment with well- trained tutors to help students become independent learners for academic success. Tutors are trained to create a positive learning experience, to clarify content and help students to attain higher academic achievement.
• The Counseling Center is also available to assist students with relationships and other personal issues that can interfere with normal day-to-day life.
• An emergency loan may be available through Financial Aid if you are enrolled in at least six credits and have paid for them and have a bona fide emergency during the school term related to educational expense.

Students must speak with an advisor in order to enroll in more than 17 credits in a semester. Please contact advisement. Students must be in good standing in order to qualify for a credit overload.

Developmental courses are those numbered below 100, such as ENG 098 R. These courses do not transfer to a university and are not covered by the Millennium Scholarship. Additionally, developmental courses do not apply toward any certificate or degree at TMCC. Effective fall 2007, students requiring developmental classes (English 098 R, math 091, 093, 095, 096) must successfully complete those classes prior to completion of 30 college credits per board of regents policy.

Re-tests are permitted for the following:

Advisors can assist with:

• Exploring your options for educational programs
• Selecting a major
• Transfer procedures
• Class selection
• Credit overload
• Student education plans
• Reviewing graduation requirements
• Unofficial transcript evaluation
• Course substitutions

Counselors can assist with:

• Career counseling
• Career assessment interpretation
• Personal counseling
• Issues that may interfere with normal day-to-day life
• Crisis counseling
• Goal clarification
• Community resources
• Students on academic probation/disqualification
• Educational, career and personal development classes

Academic advisors are available throughout the year to assist students educational planning, explore majors, transfer procedures, class selection and other information about the college. TMCC highly recommends that you seek academic advisement before you register each semester, periodically during your studies, before transferring to another college or university and/or before graduating. Advisors can assist with:

• Exploring your options for educational programs
• Selecting a major
• Transfer procedures
• Class selection
• Credit overload
• Student education plans
• Reviewing graduation requirements
• Unofficial transcript evaluation
• Course substitutions

Advisors can review your prior course work, either from TMCC or by reviewing official transcripts from other colleges and provide course permissions, if appropriate.

New students - all new degree-seeking students are required to meet with an advisor through a New Student Advisement Workshop in order to be able to register for your first semester of classes. Once you have registered for classes, you are considered to be a continuing student.

Continuing students – Advisors are available to you year-round for all of your academic planning questions. If you have questions about which classes you should register for in the upcoming semester, plan to meet with an advisor prior to the start of registration or as early into the registration period as possible. Summer and fall registration begin every April, and Spring registration begins in November. Remember, advisement is by appointment only and during registration periods advisors may be booked out at least three weeks.

Your TMCC Academic Advisement Report is available via MyTMCC. Once you are logged in, click on "Student Center", click on "My Academics", and click on "View My Advisement Report." The Academic Advisement Report is intended to assist you in tracking your progress toward degree completion, lists all of the courses you have completed and those you must complete to earn a degree. If you need additional assistance, contact advisement.

Academic advisement and career services is located on the Dandini Campus in the student services center, Red Mountain Building, room 111.

Most colleges have transfer articulation access on their websites; you may want to meet with an advisor at the college to which you plan to transfer. We work closely with the University of Nevada, Reno and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to take the guess work out of class selection at TMCC. You may visit the online transfer centers at both UNR and UNLV to review general education and major specific transfer agreements.

Please fill out the degree/emphasis change form.

All new, degree-seeking students must complete the required enrollment steps: take the ACCUPLACER Placement Test, attend an orientation and attend an advisement workshop.

TMCC requires all new degree-seeking students to complete three, free, required enrollment steps to help ensure success as a new college student: placement testing, orientation, and academic advisement. Finishing each required enrollment step improves students ability to continue on their degree path, complete their classes, and graduate on time.