Attend DCTC's Ready, Set, Go! sessions to prepare for the start of the semester.
Upcoming Event Dates:
Time | Activity | Location |
Drop in any time between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. | Drop in Q&A Staff and student leaders will be available to assist with your questions about starting classes. |
Visitor Entrance |
8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Walk-In Financial Aid Lab Financial Aid staff will be available to assist you on a walk-in basis with financial aid-related questions. |
Room 1-116 |
8-9 a.m. | Military to College Transition and Veterans Services Meet employees that can help provide a smooth transition from military to college life and Beyond. OR Donuts & Disabilities Are you a student with a disability who would like to meet some friendly faces as you start your college journey? Join us to meet other students, faculty, staff who also have disabilities while enjoying a donut (including gluten free option)! Bring questions or concerns you may have about...or just take a moment to enjoy the day. Allies welcome! |
Room 2-204 Room 2-524 |
9-9:45 a.m. | Mastering the Use of Online Tools Juggling the multiple online tools you will use as a student may be intimidating and confusing at first. We are here to help! Attend this session to learn how to:
Bring your own personal devices to this session to get them connected and ready to go for the first day of class! |
Room 2-602 |
10-11 a.m. | Touring Campus & Navigating Resources Attend this session to receive a small group campus tour led by a staff member or Student Ambassador. This tour includes visiting all the key campus resources and learning how to access them. |
TBD |
1 a.m.-12 p.m. | College 101 A panel of students, staff, and faculty will share what to expect your first week of classes, tips on how to be a successful college student, and answer your questions! |
TBD |
12-12:30 p.m. | How to Afford College This workshop will help students explore various options to pay for college, including FAFSA, Scholarships, Grants, Student Employment, Federal Student Loans, Private Student Loans, Military Benefits, and more. |
TBD |
12-1 p.m. | Lunch & Student Social Join DCTC staff, faculty, and students for lunch in the Student Life Center! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and socialize with faculty, staff, and students at DCTC while also learning about ways to get involved on campus. |
Student Life Center |
1-1:30 p.m. | Faculty Meet and Greet Business Programs Construction, Architecture, and Engineering Technology Programs Health & Education Programs Liberal Arts, General Education, and Transfer Programs Transportation Programs Visual Arts, Graphic Design, and Information Systems Programs |
Room 1-630 Room 2-300A Room 1-650 Room 1-620 Room 1-660 Room 1-640 |
1:30-2 p.m. | Ice Cream Social & Campus Fair Enjoy a sweet treat while meeting employees from a variety of areas on campus and learn about opportunities to engage on campus to get the most out of your DCTC college experience! |
Central Commons |
2:15-3 p.m. | Mastering the Use of Online Tools Juggling the multiple online tools you will use as a student may be intimidating and confusing at first. We are here to help! Attend this session to learn how to:
Bring your own personal devices to this session to get them connected and ready to go for the first day of class! |
Room 2-602 |
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Time | Activity | Location |
On Demand | Campus Tour Not sure where to go your first day of school or where things are located? View Virtual Campus Tour Recording Recording (Fall 2021) |
Online |
On Demand | How to Afford College 101 This workshop will help students explore various options to pay for college, including FAFSA, Scholarships, Grants, Student Employment, Federal Student Loans, Private Student Loans, Military Benefits, and more. View How to Afford College 101 Recording |
Online |
On Demand | Mastering the Use of Online Tools: Microsoft Outlook, D2L, WiFi, and More! As you know, you will use many online tools in your time here as a student at DCTC, from D2L Brightspace to Microsoft Outlook. Juggling the use of multiple online tools may be intimidating and confusing at first, so our Center for Teaching and Learning is here to help! The videos noted below will cover the basics of some of our most important tools - like logging into your Outlook student email or D2L for class access, or connecting to the school’s Wi-Fi network, or even where to go when you have questions! View the videos below. Connecting to EduRoam WiFi O365 and Outlook - How to Login and Navigate D2L - How to Login and Navigate e-Services - How to Sign-In and Navigate Zoom - Introduction and SSO |
Online |
On Demand | How to Supercharge Your Conversations, Connect with Others, & Make New Friends Now that students, instructors and staff are back to campus, it's time to brush up on your face-to-face conversation and socializing skills. In this 90-minute webinar, author and "small talk" expert, Don Gabor will show you dozens of practical and confidence-building communication tips, techniques and strategies that are guaranteed to help you connect and build lasting relationships with your classmates and co-workers. Request a copy of Don’s book by emailing studentlife@dctc.edu. View Webinar |
Online |
On Demand | College 101 – Taking the First Steps Take ownership of your college experience through this student-led session. Learn about success strategies for acclimating to college and making the most of your student experience. Topics will include developing healthy routines, the importance of campus involvement, key dates to remember, and much more! View recorded Webinar from August 2022 |
Online |
On Demand | Ensuring Your Success in Online Classes! Although you have probably been online learning for a while now, this session will take you through the specific skills and resources you need to be successful in online classes here at DCTC. We will cover the details and navigation of D2L Brightspace, our online learning platform, as well as the many other places you can go to get help when you need it! View recorded Webinar from August 2022 |
Online |
On Demand | How to be a successful student: A student & employee panel Hear advice from students, staff, and faculty about being a successful student and navigating DCTC both in person and virtually. View recorded Webinar from August 2022 |
Online |
On Demand | Welcome to DCTC: Touring Campus and Navigating Resources Not sure where to go your first day of class? Unaware of the resources available to you as a student? Explore your college campus with staff and fellow new DCTC students during this campus tour which will feature key information about services and resources available to you. Be sure to bring any questions you may have to this session, and again, welcome! The DCTC community is so glad that you are here. View recorded campus tour from August 2022 |
Online |
On Demand | How to Supercharge Your Conversations, Connect with Others, & Make New Friends Now that students, instructors and staff are back to campus, it's time to brush up on your face-to-face conversation and socializing skills. In this 90-minute webinar, author and "small talk" expert, Don Gabor will show you dozens of practical and confidence-building communication tips, techniques and strategies that are guaranteed to help you connect and build lasting relationships with your classmates and co-workers. Request a copy of Don’s book by emailing studentlife@dctc.edu. View Webinar |
Online |
On Demand | Five Steps to Better Control & Focus in a Chaotic Reality This session will focus on an overview of the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology - a systematic approach to school, work and life that helps reduce stress, increase control and focus, and equip people to become the most effective versions of themselves in all of their various roles. There are 3 major components to GTD - the 5 Steps to bring order out of chaos, the Levels of Focus to gain better clarity, and the Planning Map for project planning. View Webinar |
Online |