Enrollment Guide Spring 2026

Enrollment Guide

Spring/Summer 2026

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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS General Information.........843.574.6111 / 877.349.7184 (toll free) infocenter@tridenttech.edu Admissions General questions: admissions@tridenttech.edu Document submission: admissionsdocs@tridenttech.edu Status of Application A-G.........................................................................843.574.6335 H-N.........................................................................843.574.6126 O-U.........................................................................843.574.6182 V-Z..........................................................................843.574.6136 A-Z Application Updates ........................................843.574.6850 A-Z Student Information Update Info........................................................................843.574.6136 Residency Information...........................................843.574.6989 International Students...........................................843.574.6325 Health Science Programs........................................843.574.6460 Nursing......................................................................843.574.6459 Berkeley Campus.....................................................843.899.8012 Dorchester Campus.................................................843.574.6700 Mount Pleasant Campus.........................................843.958.5810 Palmer Campus........................................................843.722.5568 Apprenticeships and Employer Partnerships............843.574.6707 Bookstore........................................................................843.574.6578 bit.ly/BooksTTC Business Office...............................................................843.574.6026 businessoffice@tridenttech.edu Campus Tours (by appointment) General......................................................................843.574.6702 infocenter@tridenttech.edu Culinary Institute of Charleston............................843.820.5090 cicinfo@tridenttech.edu S.C. Aeronautical Training Center..........................843.323.3502 SCATC@tridenttech.edu Community and Continuing Education.......................843.574.6152 ce.questions@tridenttech.edu Counseling and Career Development.........................843.574.6131 counseling.services@tridenttech.edu Dual Enrollment.............................................................843.574.6533 dualenrollment@tridenttech.edu Emergency Closing Information...................................843.574.6262 Students....................................................................extension 9091 Faculty/Staff.............................................................extension 9092

Information Technology Service Center.....................843.574.6801 helpdesk@tridenttech.edu bit.ly/ITservicecenter

my.tridenttech.edu: student portal, student email, online and face-to-face courses (D2L) Library..............................................................................843.574.6095 library@tridenttech.edu Public Safety (non-emergency)....................................843.574.6053 Emergency only........................................................843.574.6911 When TTC phone system is down..........................843.572.1642 Recruiting........................................................................843.574.6323 infocenter@tridenttech.edu Registrar's Office............................................................843.574.6129 records@tridenttech.edu Services for Students with Disabilities......................843.574.6131 counseling.services@tridenttech.edu Student Life.....................................................................843.574.6082 student.life@tridenttech.edu Student Success Center studentsuccess@tridenttech.edu Berkeley Campus.....................................................843.899.8079 Dorchester Campus ................................................843.574.6751 Mount Pleasant Campus.........................................843.958.5810 Palmer Campus........................................................843.722.5516 Thornley Campus.....................................................843.574.6436 TRIO Programs Educational Opportunity Center (TRIO)...............843.574.6430 eoc@tridenttech.edu Scholars Network (TRIO SSS).................................843.574.6102 SSSsvcs@tridenttech.edu Testing Services testing@tridenttech.edu Berkeley Campus.....................................................843.899.8079 Dorchester Campus ...............................................843.574.6544 Palmer Campus........................................................843.722.5516 Mount Pleasant Campus.........................................843.958.5810 Thornley Campus.....................................................843.574.6410 Dorchester County QuickJobs Training Center.........................843.563.5269 / 843.574.2591 Veterans Assistance.......................................................843.574.6105 veteransassistance@tridenttech.edu

Financial Aid Office.........................................................843.574.6110 financial.aid@tridenttech.edu

LEARN MORE Attend a Virtual Open House to visit Trident Tech from wherever you are. Events are held throughout the year. Visit bit.ly/TTCopenhouse to see dates and register.

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IMPORTANT DATES SPRING SEMESTER 2026 Sept. 29, 2025-March 11, 2026

Spring Semester registration begins Sept. 29, 2025. A success coach from the Student Success Center will help guide you through the enrollment process. Visit bit.ly/StudentSuccessTTC.

Nov. 5, 2025

Tuition and fee statements available*

Nov. 12, 2025 Financial Aid application target date for Spring Semester (see p. 13)

Spring 1

Dec. 1-12, 2025 and Jan. 5-16, 2026 Financial Aid recipients and Chapter 31 students who qualify may charge books in TTC Bookstores to their student accounts using financial aid credit.

Jan. 12, 2026 Term begins Jan. 12-14, 2026 Add Jan. 12-21, 2026 Drop Jan. 22, 2026 Payment deadline** March 2, 2026 Term ends

March 2-13, 2026 Financial Aid recipients and Chapter 31 students who qualify may charge books in TTC Bookstores to their student accounts using financial aid credit.

March 9, 2026 Term begins March 9-11, 2026 Add March 9-17, 2026 Drop March 18, 2026 Payment deadline if

enrolled for Spring 2

only** April 24, 2026 Term ends

Jan. 26-July 7, 2026

Summer Semester registration begins Jan. 26, 2026. A success coach from the Student Success Center will help guide you through the enrollment process. Visit bit.ly/StudentSuccessTTC.

March 23, 2026

Tuition and fee statements available*

April 1, 2026

Financial Aid application target date for Summer Semester (see p. 13)

May 18-29, 2026 Financial Aid recipients and Chapter 31 students who qualify may charge books in TTC Bookstores to their student accounts using financial aid credit.

May 26, 2026 Term begins May 26-27, 2026 Add May 26-June 3, 2026 Drop June 4, 2026 Payment deadline** June 24, 2026 Term ends

Wintermester Dec. 1-12, 2025

Dec. 10, 2025 Dec. 10-11, 2025 Dec. 10-12, 2025 Dec. 15, 2025 Jan. 2, 2026

Spring 2

SUMMER SEMESTER 2026

Summer 1

*Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.tridenttech.edu.

Maymester April 29-May 8, 2026

May 4, 2026 May 4-5, 2026 May 4-6, 2026 May 7, 2026 May 22, 2026

Summer 2

July 1-10, 2026 Financial Aid recipients and Chapter 31 students who qualify may charge books in TTC Bookstores to their student accounts using financial aid credit.

July 6, 2026 Term begins July 6-7, 2026 Add July 6-14, 2026 Drop July 15, 2026 Payment deadline if

enrolled in Summer 2

only** Aug. 4, 2026 Term ends

*Tuition and fee statements are available at my.tridenttech.edu > Student Self-Service. **Tuition and fee payment due dates do not apply to Dual Enrollment students.

Financial Aid recipients and Chapter 31 students who qualify may charge books in TTC Bookstores to their student accounts using financial aid credit.

Term begins Add Drop Payment deadline** Term ends

Spring Full

Dec. 1-12, 2025 and Jan. 5-16, 2026 Financial Aid recipients and Chapter 31 students who qualify may charge books in TTC Bookstores to their student accounts using financial aid credit.

Jan. 12, 2026 Term begins Jan. 12-16, 2026 Add Jan. 12-21, 2026 Drop Jan. 22, 2026 Payment deadline** April 24, 2026 Term ends

Financial Aid recipients and Chapter 31 students who qualify may charge books in TTC Bookstores to their student accounts using financial aid credit.

Term begins Add Drop Payment deadline** Term ends

Summer Full

May 18-29, 2026 Financial Aid recipients and Chapter 31 students who qualify may charge books in TTC Bookstores to their student accounts using financial aid credit.

May 26, 2026 Term begins May 26-28, 2026 Add May 26-June 3, 2026 Drop June 4, 2026 Payment deadline** Aug. 3, 2026 Term ends

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PROGRAMS OF STUDY Associate in Arts * Associate in Science * Associate in Applied Science Accounting * Aircraft Maintenance Technology Baking and Pastry Arts Business Administration Career Paths in: Marketing * Small Business/ Entrepreneurship * Office Administration Civil Engineering Technology Commercial Graphics Career Paths in: Animation Digital Media Graphic Design Photography Computer Technology Career Paths in: Computer Programming * Information Systems Specialist * Criminal Justice* Culinary Arts Technology Cybersecurity Dental Hygiene Early Care and Education Career Paths in: Child Care Professional Inclusive Care School-Age and Youth Development Electronics Engineering Technology Emergency Medical Technology General Technology Career Paths in: Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics Automotive Technology Avionics Maintenance Technology Cosmetology Electrical Line Worker Electrician: Industrial and Construction Engineering Design Graphics Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Industrial Maintenance Machine Tool Technology Marine Stewardship Marine Engineering Technology Mechatronics Medical Assisting Welding Health Information Management * Homeland Security Management * Horticulture Technology Hospitality and Tourism Management

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Human Services Management Career Paths in: Fire Service Human Resources * Leadership Development * Supply Chain Management * Mechanical Engineering Technology Media Arts Production Career Paths in: Film Production Post Production TV and Media Production Medical Laboratory Technology Network Systems Management Nursing (ADN) Nursing (LPN to ADN Option) Occupational Therapy Assistant Paralegal Physical Therapist Assistant Radiologic Technology Respiratory Care Surgical Technology** Veterinary Technology Diplomas Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Medical Assisting Practical Nursing (PN) Certificates 3D Printing Additive Manufacturing Advanced Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration Mechanics ‡ Advanced Automation: Mechatronics Advanced CNC Operations ‡ Advanced Culinary Arts Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics ‡ Aircraft Assembly Technology Aircraft Maintenance Airframe Aircraft Maintenance General Aircraft Maintenance Powerplant American Sign Language Arboriculture Management Architectural Drafting Art Foundations Athletic Field Maintenance Automotive Servicing ‡ Avionics Maintenance Technology Baking and Pastry Basic CNC Operations ‡ Basic Digital Production Basic Industrial Work Skills ‡ Beverage Service Essentials * Bookkeeping * Business Applications Solutions Specialist * Cake Decorating

Certificates in Transfer Engineering Civil Engineering Transfer – The Citadel Computer Engineering Transfer – The Citadel Construction Engineering Transfer – The Citadel Electrical Engineering Transfer – The Citadel Mechanical Engineering Transfer – The Citadel Child Care Management Cinematography Cisco Certified Network Associate Civil Drafting Commercial and Industrial ACR Systems ‡ Commercial Truck Driving ‡ CompTIA Systems Specialist * Computer Aided Design I * Computer Aided Design II Computer Animation Computer Graphics Computer Numeric Control Machinist ‡ Construction Management Cosmetology Culinary Arts Cybersecurity * Database Administrator * Design Basics Digital Marketing Communications * Digital Media Software Digital Photography Early Childhood Development Edible Crops Electrical Drafting Electrical Line Worker: Advanced Electrical Line Worker: Third Class Electrician: Construction ‡ Electrician: Industrial ‡ Emergency Medical Technician Engineering Assistant (Engineer Pathway) Engineering Assistant (Technician Pathway) Esthetics Event Management * Facilities Maintenance ‡ Film Production Food and Beverage Operations * Gas Metal Arc Welding Fundamentals ‡ Golf Course Maintenance ‡ Health Science Preparation Hospitality Entrepreneurship * Hotel Operations * Illustration Industrial Mechanic ‡ Infant and Toddler Development

International Business * Internet Programming * Introduction to Arc Welding ‡ Introductory University Studies * Landscape Design ‡ Landscape Management ‡ Leadership Development * Linux Systems Administration * Mechanical Drafting Medical Office Specialist * Microcomputer Programming * Multimedia Design Nail Technology Network Security Online Media Production Paralegal Paramedic Photography Pre-Nursing Professional Accountancy * Radio Production Small Business/Entrepreneurship * Social Media Design Special Education Storytelling for the Screen Surveying Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable Horticulture and Landscaping Tax Preparer * Technology Core University Studies * Virtualization and Cloud Computing * Website Design Welding Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc ‡ Welding Gas Tungsten Arc ‡ Welding Shielded Metal Arc ‡

For the most up-to-date list of programs offered, visit www.tridenttech.edu. * Programs can be completed online. ‡ Students who are at least 18 years old and have acceptable scores from the SAT, ACT or placement test can be admitted into these programs without a high school diploma or GED.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST 1 Apply for free.

Go to tridenttech.edu and click on the Get Started tab for general information about the application process.

When you are ready, select Apply Now (or visit bit.ly/ TTCapplynow) to access the TTC application.

If this is your first visit to the Apply Now site, you will need to create an account before applying. Use your email and password to return to Apply Now to check the status of your application and upload supplemental documentation.

ensure your identity and protect the confidentiality of communication. Check your Trident Tech email account frequently, as college departments will email you important information while you are a student.

• You can also use my.tridenttech.edu to see your student records. Go to the Student Self-Service link to see your grades, financial aid and any balance due.

3 Apply for financial aid. See page 13 of this

Placement in classes is based on demonstrated math and English ability. Submit one of the following to the Admissions office:

book for instructions about submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.

• Final, official high school transcript with a weighted GPA of 3.0 from within the last five years

For Spring 2026 and Summer 2026, submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA.

• High school transcript or diploma showing graduation (English placement only) • Qualifying SAT (530 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 600 Math) • Qualifying ACT (19 English; 22 Math) • Official transcripts from another college showing college-level math and/or English completion • TTC placement test scores (Call 843.574.6410 for an appointment.)

• Other options (Contact your success coach or academic advisor to arrange alternative placement methods if you do not have any of these.)

Review and submit any remaining admission items listed on your Apply Now account.

Examples include proof of legal presence in the United States (copy of driver’s license, state-issued ID, etc.), high school diploma, GED or final high school transcript (recommended).

2 Visit Trident Tech’s student portal at my.tridenttech.edu.

4 Complete orientation in person or online at bit.ly/StudentSuccessTTC. Contact the Student Sucess Center at 843.574.6436 or studentsuccess@tridenttech.edu.

5 Register.

Contact your success coach/advisor to register for classes.

Find contact information in the “Resources” section of Navigate. For more information and help using Navigate for registration, visit bit.ly/NavigateRegister.

Purchase books online at bookstore.tridenttech.edu.

6 Pay tuition and fees by the published deadline. See page 3.

7 Attend class.

If you don’t attend class by participating online or in person before the last day to drop for the term, you will be reported as never-attending and removed from your course(s).

For help accessing online classes, email StudentD2Lhelp@ tridenttech.edu or call 843.574.6801.

• Information will be sent to your personal email about accessing my.tridenttech.edu and your college issued email account. Trident Tech contacts you using this official college-provided student email to 5

DUAL ENROLLMENT ADMISSION CHECKLIST Qualified high school or adult education students who wish to participate in a Dual Enrollment program must:

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Have permission from parent/guardian (if under 18 years of age) and high school/home school association or adult education center to enroll.

2 Show proof of academic readiness.

Schedule an appointment for ACCUPLACER testing with Testing Services at TTC or your high school/adult education center.

Qualifying SAT or ACT scores or unofficial high school transcript can be used in place of ACCUPLACER.

3 Apply for free.

Create an account on our Apply Now website (bit.ly/TTCapplynow) to complete the online application, selecting “HS Student Taking Coll Courses” as your student type. Choose Dual Credit, Early Admit, or Adult EducationDual Enrollment as your academic program.

You can return to Apply Now at any time to check the status of your application and upload supplemental documentation.

4 Review the Student Information and Responsibilities sheet.

Make sure you (and parent/guardian if under 18) understand all policies and procedures that are involved with the Dual Enrollment program, including all financial obligations for courses.

5 Obtain required signatures for signature page.

The signature page must be signed by the student, parent/guardian (if under 18), and high school/home school association or adult education center.

6 Upload your signature page, qualifying

test scores/transcript, and any remaining admission items listed on your Apply Now account under Supplemental Items.

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7 Register for classes.

Registration for students taking courses on the high school campus will be handled by the student’s high school.

Registration for students taking courses online or at a TTC campus must be requested by the student.

Submit an online Dual Enrollment Add/Drop Request form (tridenttechcentral.etrieve.cloud/#/form/206) to request registration for desired classes.

Purchase books online at bookstore.tridenttech.edu or see your school counselor for assistance.

8 Attend class.

If you don’t attend class by participating online or in person, you will be reported as never-attended and removed from your courses for the term. For help with accessing online classes, email StudentD2LHelp@tridenttech.edu or call 843.574.6801.

9 Ensure payment of applicable tuition and fees by the end of enrolled semester.

For more information on tuition assistance opportunities visit our website at www.tridenttech.edu/ start/highschool/index.htm or contact us at DualEnrollment@tridenttech.edu or 843.574.6533.

AFTER DUAL CREDIT – NEXT STEPS Dual Credit students who graduate from high school will have their Dual Credit program status closed at TTC. Students are responsible for ensuring that their educational opportunities continue by taking the actions listed below.

If you are continuing your education at Trident Technical College:

1 Apply Now Log in at bit.ly/TTCapplynow using your existing Apply Now username and password, or create an account to submit a new application as a first time freshman.

2 Submit the following to the Admissions office: Proof of legal presence in the United States (copy of driver’s license, state issued ID, etc.)

English and math placement, which will be based on one of the following: • A final, official high school transcript with a weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Completion of English and/or math classes at Trident Tech as a dual credit student

• Qualifying scores on the SAT (530 SAT Reading and Writing, 600 SAT Math), ACT (19 English, 22 Math)

• Completion of the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER Placement Test at TTC

• Other options (Contact your success coach to arrange alternative placement methods if you do not have any of these.)

3 Apply for financial aid, including grants and

S.C. Lottery-funded Tuition Assistance. See p.

13 for important financial aid information.

To start Spring 2026 or Summer 2026, complete the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. TTC’s school code is 004920. For information about additional scholarships at TTC and how to apply, please visit bit.ly/ScholarshipsTTC.

4 Complete orientation in person or online

at bit.ly/StudentSuccessTTC. Contact the Student Success Center at 843.574.6436 or studentsuccess@tridenttech.edu.

You will be assigned a success coach or an academic advisor depending on your declared major.

5 Make an appointment to see your assigned

success coach or academic advisor for advising and registration.

6 Pay tuition and fees by the published deadline. See page 3.

7 Attend class.

If you don’t attend class by participating online or in person before the last day to drop for the term, you will be reported as never-attending and removed from your course(s).

For help accessing online classes, email StudentD2Lhelp@ tridenttech.edu or call 843.574.6801.

Do you need to send your TTC transcript to the college you plan to attend in the fall? TTC has partnered with Parchment to provide quick and easy access to your transcript. You can send your TTC transcript electronically to the college(s) of your choice. There is a processing fee for each transcript. Visit bit.ly/TTCtranscript.

Remember to check your my.tridenttech.edu portal account at least twice a week for updates on your status.

For more information, contact the Division of School and Community Initiatives, call 843.574.6533 or email dualenrollment@tridenttech.edu. You can also contact the Student Success Center, call 843.574.6436 or email studentsuccess@tridenttech.edu.

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ACTIVE-DUTY, DEPENDENTS & VETERANS Active-duty members must receive approval from an Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within the Military Service prior to enrolling. For additional enrollment information, visit bit.ly/TTCmilitary.

1 Apply for free.

Go to tridenttech.edu and click on the Get Started tab for general information about the application process. When you are ready, select Apply Now (or visit bit.ly/TTCapplynow) to access the TTC application. If this is your first visit to the Apply Now site, you will need to create an account before applying. Use your email and password to return to Apply Now to check the status of your application and upload supplemental documentation.

Your application must be submitted before providing any additional admission items.

Submit official copies of all high school/college/military transcripts to the Admissions office, if applicable.

Students can email IDs and unofficial documents to admissionsdocs@tridenttech.edu, but please have official high school/college transcript(s) sent to Trident Technical College, AM-M, P.O. Box 118067, Charleston, SC 29423.

Request military transcripts at jst.doded.mil/official.html. Request Air Force Transcripts from the Community College of the Air Force at bit.ly/AirForceTranscripts. To prevent a delay in educational benefits, please allow time for transcripts to be received and evaluated.

Placement in classes is based on demonstrated math and English ability. Submit one of the following to the Admissions office: • Final, official high school transcript with a weighted GPA of 3.0 from within the last five years • High school transcript or diploma showing graduation (English placement only) • Qualifying SAT (530 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing; 600 Math) 8

• Qualifying ACT (19 English; 22 Math) • Official transcripts from another college showing college-level math and/or English completion • TTC placement test scores (Call 843.574.6410 for an appointment.)

• Other options (Contact your success coach to arrange alternative placement methods if you do not have any of these.)

Review and submit any remaining admission items listed on your Apply Now account. Examples include proof of legal presence in the United States (copy of driver’s license, state-issued ID, etc.), high school diploma, GED or final high school transcript (recommended).

For active-duty members, submit a copy of your military orders to be considered for in-state tuition.

2 Visit Trident Tech’s student portal at my.tridenttech.edu.

Information will be sent to your personal email about accessing my.tridenttech.edu and your college-issued email account. Trident Tech contacts you using this official college-provided student email to ensure your identity and protect the confidentiality of communication. Check your Trident Tech email account frequently, as college departments will email you important information while you are a student.

You can also use my.tridenttech.edu to see your student records. Go to the Student Self Service link to see your grades, financial aid and any balance due.

3 Apply for financial aid, veterans benefits and active military assistance.

Apply for financial aid at studentaid.gov. Follow instructions on page 13 of this book. Be sure to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA to start Spring 2026 or Summer 2026.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST Apply for VA Education Benefits.

For help applying for benefits, contact the VETS Center at 843.574.6882, or go to www.va.gov and search for “Education and Training.”

If you are a visiting/transient student using VA Education Benefits to pay for classes, please have your home school VA rep send a transient letter to TTC Veterans Assistance at veteransassistance@tridenttech.edu.

Fill out TTC VA form online.

Purchase books online at bookstore.tridenttech.edu.

Verify/submit per ESO/MYCAA guidelines. Have the Registrar’s office complete ETP or personalized formal plan for evaluation in enough time to meet deadlines prior to the start date of classes.

6 Pay tuition and fees by the published deadline. See page 3.

• Log into the My Veterans Assistance page on the student portal: bit.ly/ttc_va_portal.

Email MYCAA and Tuition Assistance (TA) documents to TTC’s Business office at BusinessOperations@tridenttech.edu.

• Under the tab that says “Initial Benefits,” complete steps 2 and 4 according to your VA Education Benefit. At the end of each semester, resubmit the Certification Request form in step 2.

Submit VA Certification Request Form to initiate payment process. This must be done for every semester you are registered for classes. Complete and submit the form at bit.ly/MyVetsAssistance.

If applicable, apply for MYCAA. Apply online or contact your Family Readiness Center for assistance. You will need to request your ETP from the Registrar’s office at records@tridenttech.edu. Allow at least three business days for the ETP to be completed once you have registered for classes.

If you have a remaining balance, pay or sign up for a payment plan. See bit.ly/PaymentPlanTTC for more information.

Obtain your personalized formal plan for evaluationevaluated degree plan for TA. Print from the my.tridenttech.edu student portal after you register for classes.

7 Attend class.

If you don’t attend class by participating online or in person before the last day to drop for the term, you will be reported as never-attended and removed from your course(s). For help accessing online classes, email StudentD2Lhelp@tridenttech.edu or call 843.574.6801.

4 Complete orientation in person or online at bit.ly/StudentSuccessTTC. Contact the Student Success Center at 843.574.6436 or studentsuccess@tridenttech.edu.

5 Register.

Contact your success coach/advisor to register for classes.

Find contact information in the “Resources” section of Navigate. For more information and help using Navigate for registration, visit bit.ly/NavigateRegister.

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VISITING/TRANSIENT STUDENTS Trident Technical College welcomes visiting students from other colleges. You are a visiting student, or transient student, if you are earning a degree from another institution but wish to take courses here at TTC to transfer back to your home institution and you are not interested in completing a degree or certificate program at TTC. To apply and register as a visiting/transient student:

1 Meet with your home institution advisor and

obtain a transient letter/form, ensuring that classes taken at TTC will transfer back to your program. You are responsible for ensuring that you have met the prerequisites (prior coursework and skills you will need to succeed in a course) before registering for a TTC course.

2 Apply for TTC admission at

www.tridenttech.edu/start/apply/.

Create an account on Apply Now and complete the online application, selecting “Visiting/Transient” as your student type.

Upload/submit required supplemental documentation.

For a list, view in your Apply Now account or visit bit.ly/VisitingStudents.

Upload your transient letter from your home institution through your Apply Now account or email it to admissionsdocs@tridenttech.edu.

3 Activate and read your TTC email regularly.

Go to www.tridenttech.edu and select the TTC Portal link at the top of the page.

• Enter your username (my.tridenttech.edu email address).

• Enter your initial password (Aa######$, where ###### is the last six digits of your Social Security number). You will be asked to reset your password if this is your first time using it.

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Find login help at www.tridenttech.edu/student/LoginHelp.htm.

4 Register for classes.

Register using Navigate (see bit.ly/NavigateRegister).

Check your registration schedule in Navigate to verify that you are enrolled in the correct courses and at the correct times.

Pay tuition and fees by the published deadline. See page 3.

As a visiting student, you are not eligible for financial aid.

Monitor your class schedule for potential changes.

5 Buy books and other required materials before classes begin to be prepared for the first day.

6 Attend classes. D2L for your class(es)

becomes available at least one day before classes begin.

7 At the completion of your coursework,

order and pay for official transcripts so that the grades will be sent to your home institution.

For more information, including an attendance policy, frequently asked questions and a link to order your official transcripts from TTC, please visit bit.ly/VisitingStudents.

READMIT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS You are considered a readmit student if you previously applied to TTC, whether you took classes or not.

If you have not been enrolled during the last three semesters, create an account on Apply Now (bit.ly/TTCapplynow) and complete the online application, selecting one of these two choices as your readmission student type: • Returning to TTC - Never Attended if you applied but never took classes; or • Returning to TTC - Took Classes if you were enrolled in one or more classes more than three semesters ago.

Once you have completed and submitted your application, we will update your intended term of entry, program of study and any address information in your record. You will be able to view any supplemental items needed and monitor the processing of your readmission application on your Apply Now account.

Students must meet the English/math requirements through previously passed courses at TTC or meet admission testing requirements (www.tridenttech.edu/start/apply/index.htm).

• Test scores must be up to date.

• Evidence of high school graduation is needed (if not provided prior).

• Transcripts are needed from any college coursework taken since you last applied to or attended TTC.

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FIRST-TIME TRANSFER STUDENTS You are a first-time transfer student if you have previously taken courses from any other accredited postsecondary institution, and this is your first enrollment at Trident Technical College.

1 Apply for free.

Go to tridenttech.edu and click on the Get Started tab for general information about the application process. When you are ready, select Apply Now (or visit bit.ly/TTCapplynow) to access the TTC application.

If this is your first visit to the Apply Now site, you will need to create an account before applying. Use your email and password to return to Apply Now to check the status of your application and upload supplemental documentation.

Your application must be submitted before providing any additional admission items.

Submit official copies of all high school/college transcripts to the Admissions office, if applicable. Students can email IDs and unofficial documents to admissionsdocs@tridenttech.edu, but please have official high school/college transcript(s) sent to Trident Technical College, AM-M, P.O. Box 118067, Charleston, SC 29423. To prevent a delay with admission to Trident Technical College, please allow time for transcripts to be received and evaluated.

Placement in classes is based on demonstrated math and English ability. Submit one of the following to the Admissions office: • Final, official high school transcript with a weighted GPA of 3.0 from within the last five years • High school transcript or diploma showing graduation (English placement only) • Qualifying SAT (530 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 600 Math) • Qualifying ACT (19 English; 22 Math)

Review and submit any remaining admission items listed on your Apply Now account. Examples include proof of legal presence in the United States (copy of driver’s license, state-issued ID, etc.), high school diploma, GED or final high school transcript (recommended).

2 Visit Trident Tech’s student portal at my.tridenttech.edu.

Information will be sent to your personal email about accessing my.tridenttech.edu and your college-issued email account. Trident Tech contacts you using this official college-provided student email to ensure your identity and protect the confidentiality of communication. Check your Trident Tech email account frequently, as college departments will email you important information while you are a student.

You can also use my.tridenttech.edu to see your student records. Go to the Student Self Service link to see your grades, financial aid and any balance due.

3 Apply for financial aid.

See page 13 of this book for instructions about submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. For Spring 2026 and Summer 2026, submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA.

4 Complete orientation in person or online.

Go to bit.ly/StudentSuccessTTC. Contact the Student Success Center at 843.574.6436 or studentsuccess@tridenttech.edu.

5 Register.

Contact your success coach/advisor to register for classes.

Find contact information in the “Resources” section of Navigate. Purchase books online at bookstore.tridenttech.edu.

• Official transcripts from another college showing college-level math and/or English completion

6 Pay tuition and fees by the published

• TTC placement test scores (Call 843.574.6410 for an appointment.)

7 Attend class.

• Other options (Contact your success coach to arrange alternative placement methods if you do not have any of these.)

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deadline. See page 3.

If you don’t attend class by participating online or in person, you will be reported as never-attended and removed from your courses for the term. For help accessing online classes, email StudentD2Lhelp@tridenttech.edu or call 843.574.6801.

IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.

Completing the FAFSA is the key to finding out your eligibility for federal and state financial aid, as well as some scholarships. Check www.tridenttech.edu to see if you are eligible for additional tuition funding. No-cost-tuition programs are available! Visit bit.ly/SCWINSatTTC for more information.

IMPORTANT: Include TTC’s school code 004920 on your FAFSA so Trident Technical College will receive your FAFSA. Remember that you MUST complete the FAFSA every year. Complete and submit your 2025-2026 FAFSA now for Spring 2026 and Summer 2026. Complete and submit the FAFSA by the target date: Nov. 12, 2025, if starting in Spring Semester 2026 or April 1, 2026, if starting in Summer Semester 2026.

After you submit your FAFSA, you will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) that summarizes the information you provided. Check it carefully to make sure it is accurate and complete.

The Financial Aid office may need additional information from you, so check your TTC student email and Financial Aid SelfService. Respond promptly to all requests for information. We will sometimes text you a reminder for missing information.

Please add your phone number to your TTC profile.

Need assistance with the FAFSA? Contact the Educational Opportunity Center at eoc@tridenttech.edu or 843.574.6430.

Students using VA educational benefits, please see pages 8-9 of this booklet for instructions.

TITLE IX AT TRIDENT TECH: WE ARE HERE FOR YOU If you have been affected by abuse or harassment, or have witnessed it, Trident Technical College has dedicated resources to help. You do not have to deal with it alone, or feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Title IX prohibits: Gender discrimination Sexual harassment Sexual assault Stalking

Intimate partner/relationship violence Bullying and cyberbullying related to Title IX Pregnancy-related accommodations discrimination

Providing a safe environment where students and employees can learn and work without fear of discrimination, sexual harassment, intimidation or retaliation is essential to Trident Technical College’s core set of values. The college has a team of caring and responsive individuals at every campus who make it their mission to help students and employees who have been discriminated against or victimized.

Evan Reich is the college’s Title IX Coordinator for employees and students, and his office is located on Trident Technical College’s Thornley Campus, Bldg. 410/Rm. 226C. He can be contacted by phone at 843.574.6368 and by email at titleIX@tridenttech.edu.

If you are a student and feel you have been discriminated against, contact Frank Morea at Trident Technical College, Bldg.

410, Ste. 210D, or 843.574.6134 or TTY 843.574.6351. Mr. Morea is the student coordinator for the college’s ADA, Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), and Titles VI and VII (Civil Rights Act). Please contact him if you have questions or need information concerning the ADA, Section 504, Titles VI and VII, alternate communication methods, and services for students with disabilities.

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Classrooms and Offices Academic Affairs Division Office Humanities and Social Sciences Division Office Public Safety Student Study Room

210 111 127 175

200

Classrooms and Offices Business Technology Division Office Distance Learning and Broadcast Services Division Office

102 167

300

Classrooms and Offices Educational Opportunity Center (TRIO) Call Center IT Help Desk Recruiting Scholars Network (TRIO SSS)

339 358 364 302 301

400

Welding

410

Student Services Admissions Business Office Counseling and Career Development Financial Aid and Veterans Assistance Registrar’s Office Services for Students with Disabilities Student Dining and Lounge Student Services Division Office Testing Services Title IX Coordinator

110 124 210 102 110 210 104 220 202 226

510

Library International Education Office and Resource Center

103

600

Facilities Management Central Shipping and Receiving Facilities Management Mail Room

131 201 122 122 130

601 608E

134

630

Health Sciences Dental Services Clinic Health Sciences Division Office Vending and Student Lounge

Classrooms and Offices Manufacturing and Maintenance Division Office Vending and Student Lounge

801 810

900

Horticulture Horticulture Greenhouse

106 206 232

700

Classrooms and Offices VETS Center

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Student Success Center Navigate Center Student Engagement and Success Division Office Student Identification Cards Student Life Student Resource Center Student Success Center/ New Students

THORNLEY CAMPUS DIRECTORY

201

Administration Advancement Division Office Budget Development Division Office Finance Marketing Services President’s Office TTC Foundation and Alumni Engagement

114 226 102 214 114 201 102

910

Science and Mathematics Division Office Vending and Student Lounge

Community and Continuing Education Apprenticeships and Employer Partnerships 105 940 Administration and Training Community and Continuing Education Human Resources Division Office 105 Procurement Services Cooperative Education 105 School and Community Initiatives 105

920

Complex for Economic Development College Center 107 Conference Services 112F Culinary Institute of Charleston Division Office 112D Information Technology Division Office 602G Institutional Research 765 Math Center 211 Math Tutors 211 Planning and Accreditation 765 Relish Restaurant and Bakery Café Grab-n-Go 301

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101 104

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TTC Bookstore Film, Media and Visual Arts Division Office The InterTech Group Wellness Center TTC Bookstore TTC Café Student Lounge Visual Arts Gallery

970

Nursing and Science Grab-n-Go Market Place and Student Lounge Nursing and Science Resource Center Nursing Division Office Student Study Rooms

210 220 105 210

1000 231 117 104 116 115 243

S.C. Aeronautical Training Center Aeronautical Studies Office 107R Business Affairs Division Office 207F Engineering and Construction Division Office 105 Reception 105 Student Dining and Grab-n-Go Market Place 2nd Floor Student Lounge 2nd Floor

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TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE TRIDENT TECH 1. Trident Technical College offers high-quality education with affordable tuition. No-cost-tuition programs are available!

Visit bit.ly/SCWINSatTTC for more information.

2. Financial assistance is available, including S.C. Lottery-funded Tuition Assistance and the S.C. LIFE Scholarship, making Trident Tech even more affordable. Create your Financial Aid Student ID and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. Submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA to start Spring 2026 or Summer 2026. For FAFSA help, call 843.722.5509 or 843.574.6430 or email eoc@tridenttech.edu.

3. Choose your program from 11+ areas of interest: • Business • Health, Human and Personal Services • Culinary and Hospitality • Information Technology • Education • Law and Criminal Justice • Engineering and Manufacturing • Maintenance and Mechanical Trades

For a complete list of programs, visit www.tridenttech.edu.

• Media and Visual Arts • Transportation and Logistics • University Transfer

4. Transfer programs let you start at Trident Tech and transfer to a four-year college or university.

5. Multiple campuses and sites offer convenient locations.

6. TTC Online College has over 10 years of experience offering virtual programs and courses.

7. Student organizations offer opportunities to get involved and form friendships.

8. Academic programs are in line with local, regional and global demand.

9. Trident Tech’s newest building, the S.C. Aeronautical Training Center, houses academic courses including high-tech manufacturing programs and Aeronautical Studies programs.

10. Even though the college serves approximately 20,000 students annually, expert instructors teach small classes.

It is the policy of Trident Technical College that no discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, color, disability, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, services in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, political opinions, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state and local civil rights laws, rules and regulations (collectively referred to as “Protected Status”) will exist in any area of the College. Produced and printed

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