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YOU BELONG HERE. New Student Orientation Handbook • 2021–2022
CAMPUSES
With four main campuses spread across diverse Tulsa locations and multiple community
campuses in surrounding areas, Tulsa Community College makes it convenient to pursue
higher education in your hometown. From the heart of downtown Tulsa with the Metro
Campus and Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity to campuses locations across the
city, we are committed to providing you with the education and student services you
need to take your next step on your life’s journey.
METRO CAMPUS
Conveniently located if you’re already working
downtown, Metro offers an incredible variety
of courses including computer science, health
sciences, and international language programs.
909 South Boston Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119
NORTHEAST CAMPUS
If you’re passionate about electronics, criminal
justice, engineering, computer networking,
human services, fire and emergency services,
interpreter education or aviation science,
Northeast is the campus for you.
3727 East Apache Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74115
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SOUTHEAST CAMPUS
If marketing, computer science, accounting,
management, or theatre are your calling,
Southeast is the place to be.
10300 East 81st Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133
WEST CAMPUS
Providing high-quality education and personal
growth opportunities for students from the
youngest to the oldest and outstanding
care for big and small animals is the focus at
West campus.
7505 West 41st Street South
Tulsa, OK 74107
FALL CLASSES
The fall course schedule has been redesigned to prioritize the
health and safety of students and employees in the new learning
environment. Courses are being offered in online, online live,
blended and face-to-face formats.
Online
Content is delivered through the internet with no
scheduled class times.
Online Live
Online “web-conference style” courses meet at
designated time and students are required to be
present online, live at that time.
Blended
Part online, part scheduled face-to-face
classes, following physical space guidelines
on campus.
Face-to-Face: Held at specific
times following physical space
guidelines on campus.
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A COMMUNITY FOR YOU
WELCOME TO TULSA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Welcome to Tulsa Community College. We are glad you have
decided to join us. Whether you are beginning your college
experience, continuing to pursue your dreams, or coming
back to change your career, we are dedicated to helping
you succeed.
Our faculty, staff, and academic advisors are dedicated to
helping you learn and making you feel welcome. We have
financial aid experts, tutors, accessibility resources, wellness
specialists, and many others dedicated to your success. You
can do this, and we are here to assist you however we can.
With state-of-the-art facilities on four campuses, programs
for students at every stage of life, robust online learning
opportunities, a commitment to affordable excellence, and
knowledgeable faculty who care, we are equipped to guide
you to personal and professional success.
TCC also offers an array of extracurricular activities and
student groups. You have the opportunity to find your group
of people, join one or many of the small communities within
the larger, and have a great collegiate experience.
We have streamlined many of our processes to help ensure
you get to the four-year institution of your choice. Our
curricula is on par with those of any of the state’s four-year
universities, and work you complete at TCC will count toward
your pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.
We know you have a lot of choices for your educational
endeavors, so again, thank you for joining the TCC
community. We’re glad you’re here, and we can’t wait to
see what you do.
Leigh B. Goodon, TCC President & CEO
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GO PLACES
TCC students go places. You can transfer to a four-year university to earn higher degrees or you can go
right into exciting new careers. In fact, TCC alumni have gone on to be CEOs at major corporations, to
serve in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and even to be governor of the State of Oklahoma.
What do they all have in common? They chose TCC as the smart and affordable way to get their start,
just like you.
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES, 2021–2022
School of Business & Information Technology, CER Healthcare Specialist, CER
Information Technology • Business Application Specialist • Advanced Emergency
• Networking & Cloud Medical Technician
Accounting, AAS
Computing Medical Laboratory
• Accounting Specialist
• Programming Technician, AAS
• Accounting Software
• System Support Technician
Application Specialist Medical Laboratory
• Web Development
Accounting, CER Technician, CER
International Business, AS
• Accounting Assistant • Phlebotomy
• Accounting Software Marketing, AS
Nursing, AAS
Application Specialist Project Management, CER
Occupational Therapy
• Accounting Specialist
Assistant, AAS
• Income Tax Specialist School of Health Sciences
• Payroll Administration Pharmacy Technology, CER
Specialist Cardiovascular Physical Therapist
Technology, AAS Assistant, AAS
Business, AAS
• Human Resources Dental Hygiene, AAS Radiography (X-Ray), AAS
• Management Diagnostic Medical
• Marketing Respiratory Care, AAS
Sonography, AAS
Business, CER Veterinary Technology, AAS
Fire & Emergency Medical
Business Administration, AS Services Technology, AAS
School of Liberal Arts
Business Computer User, CER Fire & Emergency Medical & Communication
Services, CER
Computer Information American Sign Language
Systems, AS Health Information Education, AA
Technology, AAS • ASL Studies
Enterprise Development, AS
Health Information • Deaf Education
Human Resources, CER
Technology, CER • Interpreter Education
Information Technology, AAS • Coding and Reimbursement • Services to the Deaf
• Information Technology Specialist Interpreter Education, AAS
• Networking & Cloud
Healthcare Specialist/ Interpreter Education, CER
Computing
Paramedic, AAS
• Programming Child Development, AAS
• Systems Support Technician Healthcare Specialist/
• Early Childhood
• Web Development Paramedic, CER
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Child Development, AS Biology, AS School of Visual &
• Family & Community — OSU Performing Arts
Biotechnology, AS
& SE
• Early Childhood Biotechnology, CER Art, AA
Education — NSU Chemistry, AS Communication Arts &
• Early Childhood Technologies, AA
Drafting & Design Engineering
Education — OU • Mass Communication:
Technology, CER
Child Development, CER Strategic Communication
Electronics Technology, AAS • Mass Communication:
• Certificate of Mastery
• Biomedical Equipment Electronic and Broadcast
Communication Arts & • Electrical Substation • Communication
Technologies, AA Technology
• Communication • Electronics Technologist Digital Media, AAS
with concentrations in:
Criminal Justice, AA Electronics Technology, CER • Broadcast Production
• Biomedical Equipment Specialist
English, AA
Technology • Graphic Design Specialist
History, AA • Electrical Substation
Technology Digital Media, CER
World Language Studies, AA
• Electronics Technician with concentrations in:
• French
• Broadcast Production
• Japanese Engineering Technology, AAS
Specialist
• Spanish • Drafting & Design Engineering
• Graphic Design Specialist
World Language Studies, CER Technology
• Manufacturing Engineering Interior Design, AAS
• French
• Spanish Technology Music, AA
• Spanish Interpreting Skills Engineering, AS Theatre, AA
• Spanish Translating Skills • Computer Engineering
Human Services, AS • Electrical Engineering
• Child and Family Services • Electrical Engineering
Technology Workforce Program
• Pre-Social Work
• Mechanical Engineering AAS: Associate in
Human Services, AAS
Environmental Science & Applied Science
Liberal Arts, AA Natural Resources, AS CER: Certificate
with concentrations in:
Geographic Information University Transfer Program
• American Studies
Systems, CER AA: Associate in Arts
• Humanities
• International Studies Geology, AS AS: Associate in Science
• Native American Studies Health, Human Performance Find degree programs and
• Philosophy and Physical Education, AS learn more at TulsaCC.edu
• Religious Studies
Manufacturing Production
Paralegal Studies, AA Technician, CER
Paralegal, AAS Mathematics, AS
Political Science, AA Nutritional Sciences, AS
Pre-Education, Elementary, AA Physics, AS
Psychology, AA Pre-Nursing, AS
Quality Technology, CER Pre-Pharmacy, AS
Sociology, AA Pre-Professional Health
Sciences, AS
School of Science • Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine,
& Mathematics
Pre-Optometry
Aviation Sciences • Pre-Medical Imaging
Technology, AAS • Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Air Traffic Control • Pre-Physical Therapy
• Professional Pilot • Pre-Veterinary Science
Aircraft Dispatch, CER
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BE SUCCESSFUL
GET TO KNOW YOUR ADVISOR
During orientation, you will meet an Academic Advisor. All Academic Advisors can assist
you with your needs, but we recommend that you meet with your assigned Advisor as
much as possible. They are the most familiar with the needs of your chosen academic
program. Getting to know and creating a relationship with your Academic Advisor is a
great way to ensure your success.
You can schedule a phone or in-person appointment by following these three easy steps:
1. Click the Starfish link on 2. Click the arrow next to 3. Click Advising and go
MyTCC your Advisor’s photo from there!
and choose Schedule.
CAREER SERVICES
We provide career-related assistance to TCC students and alumni. Whether seeking advice
on choosing a major, exploring career paths, connecting with employers, or finding a job
opportunity, TCC Career Services is the place to turn.
Make an appointment with Career Services through Starfish or visit us at
TulsaCC.edu/Careers.
Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TCCcareerservices/.
HONORS PROGRAM
Honors courses are open to all interested students. Honors courses are primarily general
education courses where you will experience lively discussions, hands-on activities, and
smaller class sizes. Honors classes do not require more work or employ harsher grading,
but they do aim for deeper student engagement with the subject matter. You don’t have
to be admitted to the Honors Scholars program to take an Honors class. However, if
you apply to the Honors Scholar Program and are accepted as an Honors Scholar, you
will have access to special scholarships, research and service opportunities, and some
transfer advantages.
A complete list of eligibility requirements and benefits, as well as an online application,
can be found at TulsaCC.edu/Honors.
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UNIVERSITY TRANSFER
Because your academic journey is unique to you,
we want to ensure you make the most of the credits
earned at TCC when transferring to a four-year
college or university. Our Academic Advisors have the
resources necessary to make your transition successful. TIPS TO FINISHING
TCC has more than 100 transfer program agreements IN TWO YEARS
with prominent universities.
Our Commitment. Your Success. Tulsa
Here are the steps you should take when transferring Community College is a great place
from TCC to a four-year institution: to start your college experience. Here
are some great tips to help you have a
1. Choose a College or University successful experience at TCC.
Choosing your four-year college or university sets the 1. Check your TCC email often.
transfer process in motion. We encourage you to meet
with the transfer representative from your selected 2. Students with full schedules finish
college as soon as you have made your decision. their degrees more often than
students enrolled part time. Colleges
nationwide recommend that students
2. Meet with Your Academic Advisor
enroll in 15 credit hours per semester
Next, seek expert advice from one of our academic in order to complete the necessary
advisors to build your Degree Works Plan. This will 60 credit hours for their associate
help you pinpoint precisely which courses you need to degree. Students can also choose to
ensure a smooth transition to your chosen university. do 12 credit hours per semester and
six in the summer.
Learn more at TulsaCC.edu/Transfer.
3. Take advantage of free tutoring.
If you find yourself struggling in a
course, don’t give up! Try our free
tutoring centers with experts who can
help you understand the material.
4. Meet with your Academic Advisor
to make a degree plan, so that you
take the right courses in the right
order. Then stay in touch with your
Academic Advisor to stay on track.
5. Schedule study time each week.
You can use our libraries, read in our
study nooks, join study groups, or
even visit with your professor during
office hours.
6. Get Involved outside of the
classroom. National studies show that
students who get involved in at least
one student group have higher GPAs
and graduation rates than those who
are not involved on campus.
7. Go to class. Enough said.
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FINANCIAL AID
TCC is committed to offering a great education at a price you can afford. By applying for financial aid,
you can access dozens of resources to lower your costs.
GRANTS STUDENT LOANS
Students automatically apply for grants and Federal direct student loans are a long-term
many other types of student aid by submitting a financial obligation. Accepting a student loan
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). means accepting the responsibility to repay the
Your eligibility is determined by the information money you borrow, including interest costs and
you provide on your FAFSA. Once you have fees. Do your research to find out the total cost
submitted your FAFSA, follow the steps in your of a loan and how long it will take to repay. Make
Financial Aid Dashboard on MyTCC or visit any of sure you understand what type of loan you are
our campus Financial Aid offices to find out what accepting, as well as the differences between
else you may need to do, how much financial aid subsidized, unsubsidized, and Parent PLUS loans.
you can get, and when you’ll get it.
Learn more at TulsaCC.edu/Aid.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial Aid Priority Deadlines:
Want to know the secret to getting the most aid
possible? Apply, apply, apply. Then apply some • June 1 — Fall Semester
more. Filling out applications, from the FAFSA • November 1 — Spring Semester
to TCC Foundation Scholarships, increases
your odds for receiving financial aid. Read our • April 1 — Summer Semester
Scholarship Guide to learn how to improve your
scholarship application.
TCC FAFSA School Code: 009763
You can view a list of TCC Scholarships at
TulsaCC.edu/Scholarships.
WORK STUDY
Federal Work Study is a work program for students
with financial need. As a work study employee, you
can gain work experience, insight into a career path
or job field, money to help with college expenses,
and the chance to create good references for
future job searches. To work on campus as a work
study employee, you must complete the FAFSA.
10MAKING PAYMENTS
The Bursar Office on each campus is where you can pay your student bill, pick up refund
checks, get information regarding tuition and fees, and inquire about a payment plan.
TCC accepts payment by cash, check, money order, cashier’s check, Visa, MasterCard,
Discover, and ACH (checking/savings account).
When you enroll in courses, you must also secure payment through one of the
following ways:
Option 1: Pay in Full or Payment Plan
You can sign up online to pay in full or pay cash in person at any campus Bursar
Office. There is no administrative fee if you are paying in full up front. You can also
choose a payment plan. There is a $35 dollar non-refundable service fee for selecting
a payment plan.
Option 2: Financial Aid
If you submit a FAFSA to TCC and have turned in all required documents, you may be
eligible to receive financial aid for payment.
Option 3: Third Party Payments
You can use a third-party method of payment under the conditions that the College can
verify the payment source or that you can provide acceptable documentation of the
payment source. Common third-party payments include Tulsa Achieves, Tribal Nation
scholarships, and employer tuition assistance.
Learn more at TulsaCC.edu/Payment.
MEAL PLAN
TCC students and employees can now purchase
prepaid meal plans. The plans are based on a
per-semester basis. There are three different tiers of
meal plans. When you purchase a Tier 1 or Tier 2 plan,
you will receive additional bonus dollars. Meal plans
can be purchased with financial aid.
Meal Plan Cost Total Spend Balance
Tier 1 $500 $550 (10% Bonus)
Tier 2 $300 $315 (5% Bonus)
Tier 3 $100 $100
Learn more at TulsaCC.edu/MealPlan.
11CAMPUS RESOURCES
ADMISSION AND TUTORING CENTERS
PROSPECTIVE Tutoring centers at Tulsa Community College are
STUDENT SERVICES designed to provide academic support to students
throughout their college careers. Our professional
The Admission and Prospective Student Services staff provides support in writing, reading, math,
office is dedicated to the recruitment and science, and languages, not only for courses in
successful transition of prospective students to those disciplines but for any course in which those
Tulsa Community College. Working actively with skills may be required. Tutoring centers can be
local high schools and supporting community found at each of our four main campuses. Online
events, they provide assistance throughout and digital options are also available.
the admission and enrollment process, present
information about Tulsa Achieves and TCC Learn more at TulsaCC.edu/Tutor.
scholarships, give campus tours, and host on-
campus events.
ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES
ANSWER CENTER/ Accessibility Resources manages accommodations
for qualifying students in compliance with the
ENROLLMENT SERVICES Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act. Students who use
The Answer Center or Enrollment Services office Accessibility Resources services benefit from
is where you can check your application status, accommodations, college resources, studying, and
request or submit transcripts, update name and socializing. To receive accommodations in a timely
address information, confirm your student ID manner, you can contact any of the Accessibility
number, register or withdraw from classes, and Resources locations. If you are deaf or hard
petition residency status. of hearing, contact the Accessibility Resources
office at the Northeast campus.
LIBRARY Learn more at TulsaCC.edu/AR.
With over 142,000 books, the library is an excellent
resource to help you succeed at TCC. Each
library offers an extensive collection of reference
and research sources, learning tools, scholarly
article and book databases, and research guides.
Librarians are available for one-on-one research
consultations. The library also has areas for
individual studying or to collaborate with a group.
Learn more at TulsaCC.edu/Library.
12VETERANS SUPPORT SERVICES
TCC takes pride in providing outstanding support services for
veterans and their families. We have staff who work with our
veterans who are receiving educational benefits, as well as referrals
to resources especially for veterans. We provide a veterans’ study Services are now being
space on each campus, with computers and quiet places to work. offered virtually with the
Learn more at TulsaCC.edu/Veterans. same support to help
you succeed at Tulsa
Community College.
TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
If you are the first in your family to go to college or fit other Learn more at
eligibility requirements, you may benefit from TRIO Student Support TulsaCC.edu/VirtualServices.
Services. TRIO is a federally funded grant program that provides
free personalized support services for first-generation college
students, economically disadvantaged students and students
with disabilities. We offer students individualized advising and
counseling, scholarship opportunities, tutoring, FAFSA assistance,
cultural events, and early priority enrollment.
Learn more at Tulsacc.edu/TRIO.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
International Student Services (ISS) was created to help students
who are not originally from the United States, such as students who
have become American citizens but need advice on helping family
or obtaining transcripts. More often, we provide help to Permanent
Residents, refugee/asylum seekers, or non-immigrant visa holders
who have questions about their status, the college, or the Tulsa
Community. Whatever your situation, the ISS Office is here to help
you. We also provide activities and trips for international students to
enjoy and meet a few new people. Currently, over 450 international
students from over 60 countries are pursuing their academic goals
at Tulsa Community College. Let us serve you.
Learn more at TulsaCC.edu/ISS.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
TCC’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) leads
efforts to promote professional growth and academic excellence
without fear of prejudice or bias based on race, color, national
origin, sex, age, religion, qualified disability, status as a veteran,
sexual orientation, or gender identity. DE&I offers many services
and opportunities to students such as Academic Coaching, free
cultural activities, leadership conferences, and participation in MLK,
Veterans, and Tulsa Pride parades.
Learn more at TulsaCC.edu/Diversity.
13GET INVOLVED
STUDENT LIFE
You’re at Tulsa Community College for an education, but we offer a lot outside
of the classroom. With an active slate of events, interest groups, and leadership
opportunities on all four campuses, it’s easy and fun to expand your horizons. From
mini golf to art exhibits to improv comedy, there are many ways to experience TCC.
On top of all the fun, getting involved on campus makes you more employable, gives
you the chance to network with other students, and opens doors to potential jobs.
Learn more at TulsaCC.edu/StudentLife.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Are you into Spanish, chess or community services — or all of these and more?
Stop by Student Life and join a student organization for practically any interest.
• Campus Activities Board • Hispanic Student Association • Silent Friends Club
• Student Government • Horticulture Association • Spanish Club
Association
• Interior Design Club • Speech and Forensics Club
• Student Wellness • International Association • Student Association of
Advisory Board Paraprofessionals and
• International Student
• True Blue Lead Organization
Legal Assistants
• African American Student • Student Film Association
• Italian Association
Association
• Student Historical Society
• Japanese Club
• Amateur Radio Club • Student Music Association
• Mass Communications
• American Dental Association • Student Nurses Association
Hygienist’s Association
• Medical and Natural • Student Nurses
• American Sign Language Club Sciences Club Christian Fellowship
• Asian Students Inclusive • Muslim Student Association • Student Radiologic
Association Technologist Association
• National Society of
• Aviation Club Leadership and Success • Student Writing Alliance
• Baptist Collegiate Ministry • Native American • Students of Occupational
• Behavioral Science Association Student Alliance Therapy Assistant Club
• Campus Civitan • Oklahoma Intercollegiate • Students of Physical Therapy
Legislature Assistant Club
• Campus Ministry International
• Chi Alpha • Phi Beta Lambda • Students Who Are Parents
• Phi Theta Kappa • TCC Bass Fishing Club
• Chinese Language Association
• Philosophy Club • TCC Finance Club
• Christians in Action
• Professional Association of • TCC Pride (LGBTA Association)
• Delta Psi Omega (Theatre Club)
Childhood Educators
• Total Addiction Counseling
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Psychology Club and Knowledge from Life
• Fire Protection and Experience
Emergency Management • Research and Scholarly
Activities Club • TRiO Student Association
• French Language Association
• Respiratory Care Club • Turning Point USA
• Future Medical
Laboratory Technologies • Rock Climbing Club • Veterans Student Association
• Sci — π Club • Veterinary Technology
• Gamers of TCC
Student Association
• Secular Student Alliance
• Health Careers Exploration
Learn more at
TulsaCC.edu/Organizations.
14FITNESS CENTER
Each campus has a Fitness Center available for free to TCC students.
Use our indoor track, basketball court, and fully-equipped exercise
and free weight room. Each Fitness Center provides daily classes,
including yoga, kickboxing, weight lifting, and more.
Learn more at TulsaCC.edu/Fitness.
STUDY ABROAD
Experience a world outside of your own with our
Study Abroad programs. Study Abroad provides the
opportunity to learn more about your own culture
from a different perspective and develop a first-hand
understanding of other cultures, people, and places
and demonstrate to prospective employers that you
are internationally aware.
Learn more at TulsaCC.edu/Abroad.
15YOUR SAFETY
IS OUR PRIORITY
TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The TCC Police Department provides an environment conducive to protection, safety,
and public service for a culturally diverse college community. TCC Police are committed
to protecting the lives, property, and rights of all people, maintaining order, and
enforcing the law impartially.
If you need police assistance, please call (918) 595-8888.
If you are calling from a campus phone, call extension 8888.
TCC ALERTS
TCC Alerts notifies you immediately during a crisis, emergency, or weather-related event
via phone call, email, and text message. When an incident or emergency occurs, TCC
Alerts is your personal connection to real-time updates and instructions on where to go,
what to do, or what not to do.
This is a free service. To verify your account information, log in to MyTCC. On the
Welcome page, click on the TCC Alerts image in the Support & Safety Services panel.
SPEAKUP AGAINST
HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION
Tulsa Community College is committed to establishing a safe and healthy environment
for you, employees, and visitors. Everyone deserves the right to work and learn in an
atmosphere free of violence and harassment, and only if the community works together
can we create a positive and healthy environment. TCC takes acts of dating violence,
domestic violence, harassment, threats, and bullying on the basis of sex, retaliation,
sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and stalking extremely seriously and strongly
encourages individuals to report these acts. TCC does not discriminate against any
student on the basis of pregnancy.
If you or someone you know has been harassed or discriminated against, contact the
Title IX office at 918-595-7842, TCCTitleIX@tulsacc.edu or at TulsaCC.edu/ReportIt.
The College can provide academic accommodations and interim measures.
Learn more about Campus Safety Services at TulsaCC.edu/Safety.
16WELLNESS SERVICES
Wellness Services offers up to five free confidential counseling sessions per academic
year and assists students with fulfilling everyday needs such as housing, food, and
transportation through outreach and community referrals. The Student Assistance
Program offers 24/7 free crisis support and up to three in-person, telephonic, or video
counseling sessions. The Crisis Text Line offers free 24/7 confidential support by text.
Students can also get involved in the Student Wellness Advisory Board as well as health
education programs offered throughout the year. All services are free for currently
enrolled TCC students.
Learn more at TulsaCC.edu/Wellness.
Find out what’s happening on
campus by downloading the
TCC Events app or following
TCC on social media.
To download the TCC Events app, search “Tulsa
Community College Events” or click below:
17COMMON COLLEGE TERMS
Associate of Applied Science Developmental/Foundational Hold: A hold indicates that
(AAS): An associate degree Course: Courses that count students must complete a step
meant to go straight into toward hours completed but do before they can enroll in classes
workforce directly after TCC. not count toward a degree or or receive a transcript. For
GPA. These classes are here to example, you will receive a hold
Associate of Arts/Science help students prepare for their every semester preventing you
(AA or AS): A two-year degree college level courses. from enrolling until you meet
meant to transfer to another with an Academic Advisor. Other
institution after TCC. Drop: When a student gets out holds may come from Enrollment
of a class before or during the Services for missing documents,
Bachelor’s Degree: first two weeks of class (16-week the Bursar Office for missing
A four-year degree offered course). When a student drops payments, etc.
at a university or college. a course, it does not show up
Major Courses: Courses required
on their transcript or affect their
Course Catalog: An online for your specific major/degree.
GPA. It was like they were never
manual that includes
in the class. Office Hours: Office hours are
descriptions of all TCC courses,
an academic calendar, list of time frames where instructors
FERPA: The Family Educational
TCC degrees and certificates, will be in their office space so
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
degree plans, Oklahoma General that you can call, email, or stop
is a United States law that by for questions. You can find
Education requirements, and prohibits TCC employees from your instructor’s office hours in
TCC academic policies. giving out any information about your syllabus.
your academics, enrollment,
Co-requisite: A course that
or standing to anyone besides Pre-requisite: A class that you
must be taken at the same time
you. You are the only person are required to complete before
as another course.
with whom we can share your you can enroll in the next level
Credit Hour: The amount of information, even if you are under course. For example, English
18 years old or if another person is Composition I is the pre-requisite
credit offered for each course
paying for your education. If you for English Composition II.
you complete. It is also usually
the amount of time you will would like for someone to have
Refund: Money owed back
spend in class each week specific or all information, you
to the student because they
(excluding fast track courses). can fill out a FERPA form giving
received more aid/scholarships
Each credit hour is applied permission to certain individuals.
than what was needed to pay
toward the total number their balance.
General Education Courses
of credit hours needed for
(basics): These are courses that
completing the requirements Withdraw: You can withdraw
every student must take in order from a course if you realize that
of a degree. Most students
to receive a degree. The State your grade and GPA may suffer
must complete 60 hours for an
of Oklahoma requires students by staying in the course. You
associate Degree. Certificates
to take 37 hours of general only have a window of time to
and AAS degrees may not
education courses. withdraw from a course. The
require as many.
class will appear on the transcript
as a W and will not affect the
GPA. However, having too many
W’s on a transcript may hurt your
financial aid.
18ACADEMIC CALENDAR
SUMMER 2021 SESSION Start Date End Date Final Add Date* Final Drop Date
Semester (8-week session) (begins and ends) 6/7/2021 8/1/2021 6/6/2021 6/11/2021
1st 4-week session (begins and ends) 6/7/2021 7/4/2021 6/6/2021 6/8/2021
2nd 4-week session (begins and ends) 7/6/2021 8/1/2021 7/5/2021 7/7/2021
5/31/2021 5/31/2021
Holidays* (no classes)
7/5/2021 7/5/2021
FALL 2021 SEMESTER
16-week semester (begins and ends) 8/16/2021 12/12/2021 8/15/2021 8/27/2021
1st 8-week session (begins and ends) 8/16/2021 10/10/2021 8/15/2021 8/20/2021
2nd 8-week session (begins and ends) 10/11/2021 12/12/2021 10/10/2021 10/15/2021
1st 4-week session (begins and ends) 8/16/2021 9/12/2021
2nd 4-week session (begins and ends) 9/13/2021 10/10/2021
3rd 4-week session (begins and ends) 10/11/2021 11/7/2021
4th 4-week session (begins and ends) 11/8/2021 12/12/2021
14-week session (begins and ends) 8/30/2021 12/12/2021
12-week session (begins and ends) 8/16/2021 11/7/2021
12-week session (begins and ends) 8/23/2021 11/14/2021
12-week session (begins and ends) 9/13/2021 12/12/2021
10-week session (begins and ends) 8/16/2021 10/24/2021
Holidays/Breaks (no classes) 9/6/2021 9/6/2021
11/24/2021 11/28/2021
12/23/2021 1/3/2022
Fall Commencement date 12/10/2021
SPRING 2022 SEMESTER
16-week semester (begins and ends) 1/18/2022 5/15/2022 1/17/2022 1/28/2022
1st 8-week session (begins and ends) 1/18/2022 3/13/2022 1/17/2022 1/21/2022
2nd 8-week session (begins and ends) 3/21/2022 5/15/2022 3/20/2022 3/25/2022
1st 4-week session (begins and ends) 1/18/2022 2/13/2022
2nd 4-week session (begins and ends) 2/14/2022 3/13/2022
3rd 4-week session (begins and ends) 3/21/2022 4/17/2022
4th 4-week session (begins and ends) 4/18/2022 5/15/2022
14-week session (begins and ends) 1/31/2022 5/15/2022
12-week session (begins and ends) 1/18/2022 4/17/2022
12-week session (begins and ends) 1/24/2022 4/24/2022
12-week session (begins and ends) 2/14/2022 5/15/2022
10-week session (begins and ends) 1/18/2022 4/3/2022
Holidays/Breaks (no classes) 1/17/2022 1/17/2022
3/14/2022 3/20/2022
Spring Commencement date 5/13/2022
INTERSESSIONS***
Fall 2021 Intersession 8/2/2021 8/15/2021
(between summer 2021 and fall 2021)
Spring/Winter 2021-2022 Intersession 12/13/2021 1/16/2022
(between fall 2021 and spring 2022)
Summer 2022 Intersession 5/16/2022 6/5/2022
(between spring 2022 and summer 2022)
* Use MyTCC online services to add, drop, or pay daily. Go to the TCC homepage: TulsaCC.edu
** When a college holiday falls during the semester, if the scheduled classes do not meet, additional class time or assignments may
make up the difference.
*** Classes that meet between regularly scheduled semesters or that meet between summer session and fall semester, between fall
semester and spring semester, or between spring semester and summer session
19OUR
COMMITMENT.
YOUR SUCCESS.
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(918) 595-2000
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