Attend DCTC's Ready, Set, Go! sessions to prepare for the start of the semester.
Upcoming Event Dates:
On-Campus, Thursday, August 22, 2024, 12 - 4 p.m.
Register for the August 22 event
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 12-1 p.m. | Check-In & Lunch | Dakota Room |
| 1-3:30 p.m. | Financial Aid & Academic Advising Drop-Ins | Enrollment Services |
| 1-1:15 p.m. | Welcome & Review of Schedule | Dakota Room |
| 1:15-2 p.m. | Option 1 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. |
Dakota Room |
| Option 2 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. |
Start in Dakota Room | |
| 2-2:30 p.m. | Faculty Meet & Greet | Dakota Room |
| 2:30-3 p.m. | Ice Cream Social & Campus Connection Fair | Central Commons |
| 3-3:45 p.m. | Option 1 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:
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Dakota Room |
| Option 2 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. |
Start in Dakota Room |
View schedule in alternative formats: PDF | WORD
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 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 |
