{"id":22961,"date":"2017-01-03T00:24:56","date_gmt":"2017-01-03T00:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pre-production.taftcollege.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=22961"},"modified":"2023-02-10T13:40:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T21:40:25","slug":"new-student","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/archive.taftcollege.edu\/admissions\/counseling\/new-student\/","title":{"rendered":"New Student"},"content":{"rendered":"

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New Student Steps to Success<\/span><\/h2>\n

Welcome to Taft College! Now that you\u2019ve decided to Taft College, you have a few more steps to complete to make your status as a TC student official\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Apply to TC<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re visiting this page, you may have already applied to TC!\u00a0 <\/span>If not, Apply Now<\/b>!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Apply for Financial Aid<\/span><\/h4>\n

Applying for financial aid<\/a> is recommended \u2013 you may be surprised at what you qualify for!<\/span><\/p>\n

Log in to Cougar Tracks<\/span><\/h4>\n

Cougar Tracks <\/a>is your online student portal, where you will register and pay for classes, add and drop classes, and conduct other business as a student at TC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Online Orientation<\/span><\/h4>\n

Access and complete online orientation<\/a> via the TC website.\u00a0 <\/span>Completion of this step will allow you to move on to the next steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Assessment\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

Student are no longer required to take the placement exam for their math and English courses. The appropriate course will be determined by your high school performance and major\/program of choice. Your counselor will help you decide on the best classes during your appointment. Contact the TC Testing Center<\/a> for more information. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Counseling Appointment<\/h4>\n

Contact the Counseling Center<\/a> at (661) 763-7748 about creating an educational plan with a counselor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Register & Pay for Classes<\/span><\/h4>\n

Register for your classes and pay online via Cougar Tracks<\/a>.\u00a0 Be sure to adhere to payment deadlines each semester! You can also pay <\/span>at the Cashier\u2019s Desk (661) 763-7713 in the Student Services building. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Final Steps<\/span><\/h4>\n

Get your ID card<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Housing<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Buy your books<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Get to class<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Academic Calendar<\/h3><\/div>
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Bookstore<\/h3><\/div>
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Obtain text books or TC Swag<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Catalog & Student Handhook<\/h3><\/div>
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Course Catalog & Student Handbook<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Cougar Tracks<\/h3><\/div>
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Sign up for classes once you’re registered.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Faculty Directory<\/h3><\/div>
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Find contact information for your professor.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Financial Aid \/ Scholarships<\/h3><\/div>
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Get help paying for college!<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Graduation<\/h3><\/div>
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Graduation information & deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Help \/ Crisis Resources<\/h3><\/div>
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Student help resources.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Transcripts<\/h3><\/div>
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Transcripts & Records<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Tutoring<\/h3><\/div>
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Get help with your classes! We have friendly tutors for every subject!<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Student Forms, for all your form filling needs.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Student Life<\/h3>

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Student Clubs and activities. Get involved!<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Support Programs and Services<\/h3><\/div>
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A large collection of resources to help out with everything from financial aid to disabled student support services.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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