New Student Orientation & First-Time Enrollment
Participating in an orientation ensures you're informed about what's happening and how to succeed at TCC. Becoming oriented at TCC is simple and fun!
Orientation Dates
Please select the option below that reflects when you are planning to start courses.
Registration for New Student Orientation is now open. Register for Orientation.
Students 25 years old or older will also be given the choice to complete the Online Orientation.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21 | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Southeast Campus |
| Nov 22 | 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Southeast Campus |
| Dec 5 | 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Northeast Campus |
| Dec 9 | 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. | West Campus |
| Dec 10 - Transfer Orientation | 12:00 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Southeast Campus |
| Dec 17 | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. | West Campus |
| Jan 7 | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Metro Campus |
| Jan 8 - Transfer Orientation | 6:00 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Webinar |
| Jan 9 | 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Metro Campus |
Registration for New Student Orientation will open in March, so make sure to check your email often for reminders and updates. In the meantime, we suggest that you complete the steps listed below.
- Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA when it opens Dec 1st. Make sure to use TCC's code 009763.
- Submit your 7-semester transcript to TCC. Your GPA can be used to place you in classes when you attend Orientation. TCC’s transcript priority date is April 15.
- Apply for TCC Scholarships. Keep in mind, most of our foundation scholarships have a deadline of February 25.
Complete Orientation
Complete your orientation, meet with an academic advisor, and enroll in courses.
Use your TCC ID number (starts with a T) and password to sign in.
Register for OrientationNew Student Orientation Staff
Nash McQuarters
NSO Coordinator
nash.mcquarters@tulsacc.edu
Trent Gleason
NSO Specialist
trent.gleason@tulsacc.edu
Get Involved
Get involved at your new school. It’s easy and fun to expand your horizons at TCC.
Student Events & ActivitiesNSO Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all students who are new to college and degree-seeking are required to attend New Student Orientation.
Concurrently-enrolled student who are not yet graduating high school DO NOT need to attend New Student Orientation.
However, graduating seniors and high school graduates who participated in Concurrent Enrollment are required to attend New Student Orientation if you are a college freshman and seeking a degree from TCC.
No, all new degree-seeking students have an Advising and New Student Orientation hold that will be removed when you enroll in classes at New Student Orientation.
- A government issued photo ID such as a driver's license or passport is required for check-in.
- A form of payment (Completed FAFSA, Tulsa Achieves Agreement Form, Third-Party Scholarship, Payment plan, or Full payment).
- ACT, SAT, or placement test scores are required for course placement. If you have not previously submitted these scores to TCC, please bring them to your New Student Orientation session.
New Student Orientation is about preparing you for success at TCC. You will be introduced to TCC resources, student services, and college enrichment opportunities. You will meet other new students at TCC. You will also meet one-on-one with an academic advisor, review your degree plan, review your MyTCC Financial Aid Dashboard, and enroll in your classes.
Yes! We welcome guests at New Student Orientation and even have a special Family Orientation session for them to attend. To accommodate everyone, we ask that you limit to one guest. We do not provide childcare.
Yes, will meet with an academic advisor, review your intended major and your degree plan so you will know what classes to choose. Then you will enroll in your classes.
No, if you happen to arrive late or leave before the completion of your orientation session, your holds will remain and it will be necessary to register for another session. It is important to arrive on time for check in, and stay in attendance for the entire session.
Yes. Email us at orientation@tulsacc.edu or call 918-595-7660 to let us know you cannot make your scheduled orientation and then register for a new session.
Bring your documents to New Student Orientation and turn them in at the appropriate student services office before your orientation start time. If you are not sure where to turn in your documents call us before at 918-595-8000.
While we prefer our students attend an in-person New Student Orientation session, we do allow for students over the age of 25, students who participated in Concurrent Enrollment, and residing out-of-state to complete the online orientation.
If you have a circumstance that prohibits you from attending in person, please contact us at orientation@tulsacc.edu.
Yes, however you will need to take our Course Placement Test before attending New Student Orientation.
No, you are free to attend New Student Orientation at whichever campus or date is most convenient for you.