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Do you have a question and don't know where to turn? Contact the Starting Point. We're here to help with any questions that you may have and even those questions that you may not know to ask. Our friendly staff will show you the steps to enroll at TMCC so that you know exactly what to do and you can quickly obtain your goals.

Starting Point Services

Get a Student ID Card back to top

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 during the first week of the semester 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.

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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.

Set up Your Free TMCC e-mail Account back to top

If you are looking to activate your tmcc e-mail account please read the directions. If after reading and completing the steps listed please feel free to contact the TMCC WebCollege support center.

Set up your free e-mail account.

Chat Online back to top

Chat with a representative from Starting Point while you are online at Live Support. We can answer all kinds of questions. Do you need some help with Web-Reg while you are online? Use Live Support between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Breeze Through Registration back to top

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.

Tour the College with Student Ambassadors back to top

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.

Attend a Free Orientation back to top

Visit our Orientation Program's page for further information.

Request a Group Tour back to top

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.

Starting Point Hours back to top

Fall/Spring Semester Hours
Monday–Thursday8 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Friday8 a.m.–5 p.m.
SaturdaySelect services offered on the following dates from 9-1 p.m.
2007: Dec. 8
2008: Feb. 9, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, May 10, Jun. 14, Jul. 12, Aug. 16, Aug. 23
SundayClosed
Between Semester Hours
Monday–Friday8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Starting Point
Truckee Meadows Community College
V. James Eardley Student Services Center
7000 Dandini Boulevard, RDMT 1st Floor
Reno, Nevada 89512-3999

Telephone: 775-673-7111
E-mail: Send A Message!