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Welcome to Durham Tech! All new students must attend a new student orientation, also known as a ConnectSession. Before you attend a ConnectSession you must complete the following steps:
Step One: Choose your program. Visit the Programs of Studyweb page. If you are still undecided, visit our online Career Center. For more information, call 919-536-7202.
I completed Step One on ________________________________
Step Two: Complete the paperwork. If you want to be admitted to any college program or take any college credit course, you must complete an Enrollment Application which can be found in in the Admissions section. After you submit your enrollment application, you will receive your Student ID Number. Submit proof of high school completion or an official college transcript with an earned degree to our Student Information and Records Office office, room 1203, on the second floor in the Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center.
I completed Step Two on ________________________________
Step Three: Apply for Financial Aid; then follow up. If you receive a notice from the federal government that you qualify for financial aid, you may still have additional steps to complete the process to receive this money. You will receive an email or a letter from the Financial Aid office if you need to complete additional paperwork. For more information call 919-536-7206.
I completed Step Three on ________________________________
Step Four: Set up your ConnectMail and WebAdvisor accounts. (You will need your student ID.) Once your enrollment application has been processed, you will receive an email or letter with instructions about how to set up your ConnectMail (student email system) and WebAdvisor (student information and registration system) accounts. From this point forward, you will receive important updates and all official communication from the college in your ConnectMail account. Visit connect.durhamtech.edu to receive instructions. For more information or for help setting up your accounts, call 919-536-7206 or visit the Welcome Desk on the first floor in the Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center.
I completed Step Four on ________________________________
Step Five: Verify your placement. Request student copies of all placement test scores, college transcripts, and/or SAT/ACT scores to bring with you to your ConnectSession.
Check the option you will bring to your ConnectSession:
_____ Option A. Prepare for and complete a placement test. Visit the placement test section to learn more about how to prepare and to see the current test schedule. Submit official copies of placement test scores from other colleges to the Testing Center.
_____ Option B. Submit your college transcript(s) to the Student Records and Information office in the Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center, room 1203. If you did not complete English or math with a C or higher, take the placement test (Option A).
_____ Option C. Submit SAT/ACT scores to the Testing Center located in the Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center, room 1302. SAT scores must be 500 or higher on writing and critical reading, and 400 or higher on mathematics. ACT scores must be 20 or higher. If your scores are below these requirements, take the placement test (Option A).
I completed Step Five on ________________________________
Step Six: Attend a ConnectSession (our new student orientation). How to sign up for and attend a ConnectSession: Go to the ConnectSession web page. Under “Get Connected, Reserve Your Seat Now,” select “Go to the ConnectSession scheduler”. Select a ConnectSession option. Available ConnectSession dates are designated with an orange box. Select the date to see available ConnectSession times. If a date is not highlighted, that means that no ConnectSessions are offered or ConnectSessions have already been filled. Use the calendar to see when ConnectSessions are available. Once you have selected a date, click on the available time slot to schedule your ConnectSession seat. Fill in the information on the request form including name, ConnectMail address, phone number, and student ID number; and answer the questions listed. Once you have completed the information, select “Submit Your Request.” After you submit your request you will see the confirmation page listing the date and time you selected. This page also includes important reminders, so please read it carefully. A confirmation email will be sent to your ConnectMail account.
I completed Step Six on ________________________________
When will I meet with an academic advisor?
At the end of the ConnectSession, you will meet with an academic advisor for advising and registration for the upcoming semester. All steps above must be completed prior to signing up for and attending a ConnectSession (with the exception of applying for financial aid). Placement testing is required for students applying for limited-enrollment health programs regardless of previous educational experience.
Admissions Financial Aid Placement Testing	919-536-7200, ext. 1111 919-536-7200, ext. 1500 919-536-7200, ext. 1109	Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center, room 1210, second floor Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center, room 1209, second floor Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center, room 1302, third floor
Questions about ConnectSessions?
Advising and Registration office Welcome Desk	919-536-7200, ext. 1401 919-536-7206	Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center, room 1200, second floor Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center Lobby
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Durham Technical Community College
1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27703
919-536-7200