Parents/Families of Future Students

How Parents Can Be Involved

• Attend parent/student nights and open house events with your students. Visit the TMCC Calendar for event information or review the recruitment events hosted by the Recruitment and Access Center.
• If your student has questions about TMCC, help them connect with a TMCC Recruiter. We are here to help them become part of the TMCC family. It is normal for students to feel stress about the college admissions process. Parents/families can help their TMCC bound child by offering plenty of encouragement, a listening ear and gentle guidance. Try to lighten up when you see that the stress is building and ask what you can do to help. Above all, express with your words and your actions that you have faith in your child and their ability to make decisions. Do help but try to not take over. Teach your student to speak for themselves and let them lead the process.
• Help your student connect with college resources. Remember you must let your student contact us themselves. You can provide support and guidance but your student must learn to navigate the college system and make contact with resources that will help them be successful in college. A helpful resource to review with your students is the Steps to Enroll which carefully outlines all the action steps necessary to become a TMCC student.
• Review the College Catalog with your student. At TMCC we offer many outstanding educational programs designed to prepare your student for a successful career, to help him transfer to a four-year degree program, or to explore lifelong learning opportunities. In addition to skills certificates and certificates of achievement, TMCC offers associate's and bachelor's degrees. The College Catalog provides detailed information about all your options at TMCC.
• Help your students know and follow important dates and deadlines. Registering for classes on time is an important step all students should complete to ensure a smooth transition to college. You can play a role in reminding your students to complete action steps on a timely basis.
• Helping your students transition to college can be an emotional time for many parents. Below are some helpful reading recommendations to help you through the transition:
  • I'll Miss You Too: An Off-to-College Guide for Parents and Students by Margo E. Woodacre Bane and Steffany Bane
  • Letting Go: A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Years (Fifth edition) by Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger

Helpful Links for Parents

• Steps to Enroll
• Apply Now!
• Student Orientation
• Testing Services
• Dates/Deadlines
• Tuition and Fees
• Financial Aid
• College FAQs
• College Catalog
• About TMCC
• TMCC Fact Book

Thank you for choosing TMCC! If you have questions, please contact us. We look forward to working with you in the future.