Frequently Asked Questions
TMCC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
General Information
- Where is TMCC located?
- What are TMCC's business hours?
- What degrees are offered?
- How do I get a student ID?
- How do I get a student locker?
- My online class is having technical difficulty. Whom should I contact?
- I attended TMCC, but I don't know if I graduated. Where can I find out?
- Whom do I talk to about my grades from last semester?
- How do I know which books to buy?
- When is TMCC's bookstore open?
- Whom do I contact about an address change?
- How can I contact my professor or part-time instructor?
- When can I use the computer labs?
- What about tutoring services?
- What are the library's hours?
- How do I contact the police?
- Do I have to pay for parking?
- How do I get a job on campus?
- Whom do I talk to about the TMCC High School?
- Can TMCC help me with child care?
- Do you have on-campus housing?
- How do I join the fitness center?
- How do I get more information on ACCUPLACER?
- How can I check if a class is open?
- My Web-Reg pin is invalid, what should I do?
TMCC Costs
- What is the tuition at TMCC?
- How do I pay for my classes?
- How do I find out about scholarships?
- What is a FAFSA?
Admissions and Registration
- How do I apply for admission?
- When is the application deadline?
- What are the criteria for acceptance?
- Will I receive an acceptance letter?
- Who needs to complete the TMCC Required Enrollment Steps?
- Should I turn in my high school transcripts?
- Do I need a high school diploma or GED to attend TMCC?
- What types of tests do I need to take to be admitted?
- When should I talk to an academic advisor or counselor?
- Who can tell me about registration?
- Who can help me find out what classes I need to take?
- What is a DARS report and where can I get one?
- When and how can I register?
- When is the class schedule available?
- When do classes start and end for this semester?
- How can I get a copy of my final grades?
- How do I formally declare a major?
- Where are my classes located?
- What should I do if I want to change a class?
- I want to switch and audit my class. What should I do?
- How do I know which classes are honors classes?
- Where do I get a transcript?
- Where can I ask about transferring to the University Nevada, Reno?
- How do I transfer credits to another college or university? What does it cost?
- What does it mean to audit a class?
- Why are the enrollment steps required for new, degree-seeking students?
TMCC has five locations. Also, TMCC offers classes and workshops at more than 40 sites in Washoe County.
What are TMCC's business hours? 
Please read more about TMCC's business hours.
TMCC's course catalog has the answers and outlines the degrees we offer.
Please read more about student ID cards.
How do I get a student locker?
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.
My online class is having technical difficulty. Whom should I contact?
Contact TMCC's WebCollege for help.
I attended TMCC, but I don't know if I graduated. Where can I find out?
Contact admissions and records for graduation records.
Whom do I talk to about my grades from last semester?
Find last semester's grades online at Web-Reg.
How do I know which books to buy?
The bookstore will help you find the right books for your classes.
When is TMCC's bookstore open?
Learn all about the TMCC Bookstore or contact them.
Whom do I contact about an address change?
Log on to MyTMCC to update your personal information.
How can I contact my professor or part-time instructor?
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.
When can I use the computer labs?
Visit the computer labs hours Web page.
The Tutoring and Learning Center is a great resource.
Check out the Elizabeth Sturm Library.
For emergencies, dial 9-911. For other information, contact TMCC's police department.
No. Parking is free at all TMCC campuses and educational centers. No stickers are required.
Contact the financial aid, scholarships and employment office. Visit them on the Dandini Campus in the Red Mountain Building, room 315.
If you are interested in becoming a TMCC employee, contact the human resources department.
Whom do I talk to about the TMCC High School?
Contact the TMCC High School.
Can TMCC help me with child care?
Find information at the E.L. Cord Child Care Center Web site.
Do you have on-campus housing?
No, TMCC does not offer housing on its campuses.
How do I join the fitness center?
Visit the Fitness Center Web site.
How do I get more information on ACCUPLACER?
Visit the ACCUPLACER Web site.
How can I check if a class is open?
By accessing Web-Reg students can search for open classes/class sections by using the "Find Open Classes" option on the Add/Drop Classes screen. Students can search by course name, name and number and call number
My web-reg pin is invalid, what should I do?
All problems with Web-Reg should be reported to admissions and records or via Live Support. Admissions staff are able to assist with all forms of registration difficulty and will instruct students specifically according to their particular dilemma. In some instances students will need to provide identification before staff can proceed with assistance. In those cases students will be required to come to campus for further help.
Read the most current fee schedule. A three-credit class costs a fraction of university tuition. Nevada's senior citizens-62 years or older-attend most classes tuition free.
Use the payment options on Web-Reg, or pay in person at the controller's office on the Dandini Campus, Red Mountain Building, room 318.
How do I find out about scholarships?
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.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available from any high school, community college or university. The FAFSA application is considered for federal and state grants, federal and state work-study programs and federal loans.
*Please note all information is subject to change without notice.
Find everything you need to know about TMCC admissions, including an online application form. Application forms are also printed in the class schedules.
When is the application deadline?
TMCC does not have an application deadline. You can apply online. It will take 24 hours for your application to be processed, and then you can register for classes on Web-Reg.
Register for classes early to ensure the best selection of available classes. Locate the start date of your classes for the upcoming semester using the online class schedule.
What are the criteria for acceptance?
All adults are welcome to apply at TMCC. If you are 17-years-old or younger or not a U.S. citizen, additional information is required. Contact admissions and records for more information.
Will I receive an acceptance letter?
The admissions and records office sends acceptance letters to new students who apply early.
Who needs to complete the TMCC Required Enrollment Steps?
All new, degree-seeking students must complete the Required Enrollment Steps: take the ACCUPLACER Placement Test, attend an orientation and meet with an advisor.
Should I turn in my high school transcripts?
Transcripts are not required unless you are 17-years-old or younger, applying for financial aid, or have recent ACT/SAT scores on your transcripts.
Do I need a high school diploma or GED to attend TMCC?
No, unless you are applying for special admission to TMCC.
What types of tests do I need to take to be admitted?
We highly recommend that all new students take the free ACCUPLACER test prior to enrolling. ACCUPLACER is required for placement into English and math classes, which you will want to take during the first semester. Math and English build the basic foundation for all other college classes. If you have recent ACT or SAT scores, or grades from prerequisite classes, those can be used instead.
New students may be interested in placement and advisement as part of the QUEST program. For more information about QUEST, call 775-673-7060.
When should I talk to an academic advisor or counselor?
After you take the placement tests (ACCUPLACER), make an appointment for academic advisement with the department of your major or with the counseling office. Academic advisement is free at TMCC.
Who can tell me about registration?
You can register for classes online. Admissions and records or the Starting Point can help online, or contact the Starting Point for additional assistance.
Who can help me find out what classes I need to take?
Contact the advisement and counseling.
What is a DARS report and where can I get one?
A DARS is a Degree Audit Reporting System report. This report lists the classes you must take for your degree program. Courses already taken are considered in the report, and the classes you still need to complete the degree are listed. These reports are available from admissions and records or through a TMCC counselor. You may print the request for a DARS. Unofficial DARS reports are also available on Web-Reg. For more information about DARS reports, please visit the DARS FAQs
Once you are admitted to TMCC, please see the class schedule for your registration times and dates and then register for classes online with Web-Reg.
When is the class schedule available?
Class schedules are online now.
Free copies can be picked up at TMCC locations. Also, look for them at Washoe County libraries, or contact the Starting Point and request that a class schedule be mailed to you.
When do classes start and end for this semester?
Check TMCC's calendar information.
How can I get a copy of my final grades?
Final grades are not mailed to students. Find your grades via Web-Reg. Ask for a grade mailer if you want a printed copy.
How do I formally declare a major?
Fill out the form through admissions and records.
Find your class locations online 
or have the Starting Point on the Dandini Campus, Red Mountain Building, print your class schedule.
What should I do if I want to change a class?
Check your schedule for add/drop deadlines and use Web-Reg.
I want to switch and audit my class. What should I do?
Fill out the class audit form and submit it to the admission and records office on the Dandini Campus, Red Mountain Building.
How do I know which classes are honors classes?
It is up to you and your professors to determine whether you have accomplished the additional work required to turn any class into an honors class. Be sure to talk to your instructor early in the semester.
Fill out a transcript request form online, or visit the Starting Point on the Dandini Campus.
Where can I ask about transferring to the University Nevada, Reno?
Academic counseling and advisement can help you on your way to the University of Nevada, Reno. Contact them now.
How do I transfer credits to another college or university? What does it cost?
Send a written transcript request form to TMCC's admissions and records office. Be sure to complete this process prior to the other college's or university's admission's deadline. TMCC transcripts are free.
What does it mean to audit a class?
A student who wishes to enroll for no credit may register as an auditor. An auditor pays regular fees and, at the discretion of the instructor, must meet all regular class requirements. A student who audits a course will not receive a grade or credit for that course. Changing from audit to credit or from credit to audit must be done by filing the necessary forms before the filing deadline printed in the current class schedule. Forms for changing to or from audit status require the student's signature and must be processed at the Admissions and Records office.
Why are the enrollment steps required for new, degree-seeking students?
Finishing each enrollment step improves your ability to continue on your degree path, complete your classes and graduate on time. The college offers each step free of charge, and good advisement will likely save money because you will not enroll in unnecessary courses.
See also:
Admissions and Records FAQs
Advisement FAQs
Financial Aid FAQs
Human Resources FAQs
Starting Point
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