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.

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.

Transfer students – students that are new to TMCC and have less than 60 credits from a previous college must complete their application for admission prior to registering for a new student advisement workshop. Once you have done so, visit the Student Advisement Workshop Scheduler and choose transfer student. Enter your student ID number and date of birth to access the workshop registration page. You will need to enter your previously complete math and English courses in order to sign up for a workshop. If you have not completed math or English at your previous college, you will need to complete the ACCUPLACER test in order to register for classes. Please remember to bring a copy of your transcripts to your workshop.

Did you know that you can track your own academic progress by reviewing your Degree Audit Report (DAR)? This report lists all of the courses you must complete to earn your degree, the courses you have already completed, and which classes you may choose from to complete remaining requirements. You can access your DARs report through your MyTMCC Portal to review your current program of study or to explore other degree options available to you.

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. During registration periods, especially May through August, appointments fill quickly and advisors may be booked out at least three to four weeks.

Students that are new to TMCC must register online for and attend a New Student Advisement Workshop to fulfill the mandatory advisement requirement. Workshop dates and times become available two to three weeks prior to each new registration period.

Once you have completed your new student advisement workshop and are enrolled in classes at TMCC you will need to submit an official copy of your transcripts to Starting Point/Admissions along with a Degree Audit Report Request in order to have your transcripts officially evaluated. This is the only way to have an official transcript evaluation completed.

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, you will need to wait for your official evaluation.

As an enrolled student, you may also make an appointment to meet with an academic advisor for an unofficial transcript evaluation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

During the fall and spring semesters, academic advisement is open:

• Monday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Tuesday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Wednesday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

During the winter and summer, academic advisement is open:

• Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Academic advisement is also open with limited services on select Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon by appointment only. Please check the TMCC calendar of events for specific Saturday Services dates.

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

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.

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

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.

All new, degree-seeking students must complete the Required Enrollment Steps: take the ACCUPLACER Placement Test, attend an orientation and attend an advisement workshop.