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.

Students who need accommodations must have ADA documentation and make prior arrangements with the Disability Resource Center.

The test may be repeated, but there is a mandatory 6-week waiting period between testing sessions. There are NO exceptions to this restriction; therefore, students should be prepared to take the test at the time of testing.

No, the CAPE exam is for initial placement only.

Yes, but the re-testing restriction applies to all languages.

No, the CAPE exam only provides placement information about where students need to start their language study at TMCC. The CAPE exam does not grant college credit for any levels that the student places beyond.

Students should be aware that placement out of a foreign language level does not grant credit, and therefore students may need to take alternative credits to meet graduation requirements.

If you live within a 50 mile radius from TMCC you must attend a new student orientation session.

If you are a distance education student (outside the 50 mile radius), you can complete the orientation online. Please note that if you do the online orientation you will need to contact TMCC's Advisement Office to receive instructions on how to complete the online advisement workshop.

If you did not declare a major on your application, and you do not plan to earn a degree from TMCC, you should complete the steps to enroll for non-degree-seeking students. If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions and Records Office.

Transfer students are only required to complete the steps to enroll for transfer students. If you have any questions, please contact Academic Advisement.

Parking is free at all TMCC campuses and educational centers. No permits are required.

Yes, students who wish to take the CAPE exam must schedule an appointment. Please contact Howard Craig in TMCC's Testing Services at 775-673-7201.

A high school diploma or GED is not required to attend TMCC, unless you are applying for special admission or wish to declare a degree program.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide in-person tours at this time. We encourage you to visit our online tour to become familiar with our campus. If you have any questions about TMCC, please contact us.

Tutoring is offered at the TMCC Tutoring and Learning Center.

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.

Visit the Veterans' Educational Benefits website for information on how to use your veterans' benefits.

Please go the National Student Clearinghouse to request official transcripts. Students are charged a fee to request an official transcript. Current students are still able to view and print out unofficial transcripts using MyTMCC.

Visit the fitness center Web page for information.

Everything you need to know about applying for admission, including an application form is available online.

Apply using the online FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) using your computer or one of TMCC's student computer kiosks located on the Dandini Campus.

Or, if you prefer, go to the Financial Aid Office in room 315 of the Red Mountain Building.

When you fill out this application, you will need to provide your tax information; if you are under 24 years of age and do not meet the criteria for independent status, you will also need your parents' tax information.

For emergencies, dial 911. Other information can be found on the Police Department Web page.

Log in to MyTMCC. Click on "Student Center". You can find your financial aid award by reviewing your award letter in the communication center. You can also find what financial aid documents you are missing by reviewing your MyTMCC "To Do List".

For information about financial aid and scholarships, check online, contact the Scholarship Office or stop by our office on the Dandini Campus, Red Mountain Building, room 315C.

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 use MyTMCC to print an unofficial copy of your transcript that will show all your classes and grades, including previous terms.

Please fill out the degree/emphasis change form.

You can obtain a copy of you placement scores by logging in to MyTMCC. Your scores can be found in the "other academic" drop down menu in the Academics Section of the Student Center. You can also visit the TMCC Testing Services department and paying the $10 transcript fee. You will need your placement scores in order to register for your new student advisement workshop.

Beginning April 1, 2013, Truckee Meadows Community College will no longer process duplicate GED transcript requests.

All individuals and third-party verification firms will be referred directly to DiplomaSender. Online requests for duplicate GED transcripts will be $15; requests by phone (to 855-313-5799) will be $21.

Contact the Financial Aid, Scholarships and Employment Office or view the online student job board for current postings.

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.

Visit the fitness center Web page for information.

Use the payment options on MyTMCC, pay in person at the Controller's Office or mail payment to us. Checks must be made payable to "Board of Regents".

Non-financial aid refund checks are issued at the end of the 3rd week of instruction. If you need your refund earlier please request your refund by contacting the Controller's Office.

Log in to MyTMCC. Click on your "Student Center". Under the "Finances" section, click on "Enroll in Direct Deposit". You will click on "add account" and it will ask for your bank account number and your bank routing number click "save" and you're all set. Please enter all information carefully because this will be the account that your refund will go to.

To reserve your seat for new student orientation, please visit the Orientation Web page.

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.

The number of questions on the CAPE exam varies, depending on a student's ability.

It is not a timed test.

Taking the test should require between 20-45 minutes, but will depend on how you perform.

Students may repeat the test as many times as they would like, but there is a mandatory 6-week waiting period between testing sessions. There are NO exceptions to this restriction.

No. If you have orientation or advisement holds on your account, please contact the Orientation Office.

Log in to MyTMCC. Click on "Student Center". Under the "Finances" section, click on "Account Inquiry" which will display your balance and let you know if there are any charges due. If there is still a balance and you are certain there should not be, contact the Controller's Office immediately for assistance.

To complete your registration:

1. Log in to MyTMCC
2. Select the 'Student Center' link
3. Select your shopping cart
4. Select the classes you wish to enroll in by checking the box next to the class
5. Click the 'Enroll' button
6. Click the 'Finish Enrolling' button to complete the process
7. Remove classes that you are not planning to enroll in using the delete button

The placement scores are different for each language. See below:

* NOTE: currently TMCC does not offer Chinese, therefore the placement cutoffs shown with ( * ) are only guidelines and do not indicate placement into any TMCC foreign language courses.

Before attending orientation you must:

• Submit the online application for admission.
• We recommend that you complete the online FAFSA application.
• Take the ACCUPLACER or the SAT/ACT. If you took the SAT/ACT you should send official copies of your scores to the TMCC Admissions and Records Office.
• Know your username and password.

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.

CAPE exams are offered in Spanish, German, French, Chinese, and Russian. (TMCC students should note that currently TMCC does not offer Chinese.)

Individuals who wish to take the ACCUPLACER must first complete the Application for Admission to Truckee Meadows Community College. Once an individual is accepted to TMCC as a student, they are issued a TMCC student ID number, and will need to know this number to take their exam.

Individuals who are planning on taking their General Educational Development (GED), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Health Education System, Inc. (HESI), Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), or a non-TMCC test must schedule their exam prior to testing. You will be required to show a government-issued photo ID or TMCC ID card. Please contact the testing center for more details.

In 2011, the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents discontinued the "Good Neighbor" tuition rate.

If you had been attending TMCC using the "Good Neighbor" tuition rate continuously up to fall 2011, you will be grandfathered in, so long as you continue attending TMCC continuously.

New students from qualifying "Good Neighbor" counties may apply for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) rate; however, you must apply by the deadlines for the semester in which you first enroll: June 1 for the following fall semester, and by Oct. 1 for the following spring semester.

If you have more questions regarding language placement at TMCC, please contact the Humanities department, Gabriela Brochu at 775-673-7898.

Please visit the ACCUPLACER website for more information about this exam.

The range of scores varies with which language is tested, as do the cut-off levels.

The application deadline for new students for the fall 2013 semester is August 9, 2013. All students applying after August 9, 2013, will be considered non-degree seeking, will not be eligible for financial aid or veterans education benefits, and will be limited to enrolling in six (6) credits.

Non-degree students may complete a Degree/Emphasis Change form online to become degree seeking in the following semester provided they meet admissions requirements.

Contact TMCC's WebCollege for assistance.

You should apply to TMCC by August 9, 2013. You don’t have to register for classes by that date, just apply (however, we encourage early registration to ensure you get the classes you prefer).

By applying by the deadline, you may get started without restrictions should you decide to attend classes at TMCC.

Academic placement testing (ACCUPLACER) is a required enrollment step for new, degree-seeking students. All students are encouraged to take this test to ensure that with the help of an adviser they register for the correct classes. The ACCUPLACER placement test is available to all current TMCC students and who provide valid government issued photo identification. ACCUPLACER is a prerequisite for placement into English and math classes. If you have ACT or SAT scores that are less than two years old, or grades from prerequisite classes can be used instead.

Once you are admitted to TMCC, please see the class schedule for your registration times and dates and then register for classes online with MyTMCC.

Log in to MyTMCC. Click on "Student Center". Under the "Finances" section, there is a drop down menu that says "Other Financial". Choose "Charges Due" and select the blue "go" button beside it to view your charges due and dates due.

Visit the computer labs hours Web page.

After financial aid funds have been applied to your student account, and if funds remain available for a refund, one will be processed in a timely manner, usually within 3–7 business days.

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.

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.

Any student who would like to be placed for their foreign language requirement may take the placement exam. It is recommended that students who are Spanish heritage speakers take SPAN 226 and SPAN 227; however, they may take the placement exam.

Information can be found on the registration information Web page, or you may contact admissions and records with questions about registration. You may also contact the TMCC registration hotline at 775-673-7111.

Contact the TMCC High School Office.

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.