FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
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
Financial Aid Office........................................................ 843.574.6110 financial.aid@tridenttech.edu
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)
Some Spring Semester classes are also offered in three-week Minimesters. See www.tridenttech.edu for additional information.
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
Spring 2
March 2-13, 2026
*Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.tridenttech.edu.
Wintermester
Dec. 1-12, 2025
Financial Aid recipients and Chapter 31 students who qualify may charge books in TTC Bookstores to their student accounts using financial aid credit.
Dec. 10, 2025 Term begins
Dec. 10-11, 2025 Add
Dec. 10-12, 2025 Drop
Dec. 15, 2025 Payment deadline**
Jan. 2, 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.
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
SUMMER SEMESTER 2026
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)
Summer 1
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
Summer 2
July 1-10, 2026
Maymester
April 29-May 8, 2026
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.
May 4, 2026 Term begins
May 4-5, 2026 Add
May 4-6, 2026 Drop
May 7, 2026 Payment deadline**
May 22, 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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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)
• 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).
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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.
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.
Complete orientation in person or online at bit.ly/StudentSuccessTTC. Contact the Student Sucess Center at 843.574.6436 or studentsuccess@tridenttech.edu.
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
Pay tuition and fees by the published deadline. See page 3.
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).
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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 collegeissued email account. Trident Tech contacts you using this official college-provided student email to
For help accessing online classes, email StudentD2Lhelp@ tridenttech.edu or call 843.574.6801.
DUAL ENROLLMENT ADMISSION CHECKLIST
Qualified high school or adult education students who wish to participate in a Dual Enrollment program must:
Have permission from parent/guardian (if under 18 years of age) and high school/home school association or adult education center to enroll.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Register for classes.
Registration for students taking courses on the high school campus will be handled by the student’s high school.
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. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Upload your signature page, qualifying test scores/transcript, and any remaining admission items listed on your Apply Now account under Supplemental Items.
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.
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.
Ensure payment of applicable tuition and fees by the end of enrolled semester.
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:
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.
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.)
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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.
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.
Make an appointment to see your assigned success coach or academic advisor for advising and registration.
Pay tuition and fees by the published deadline. See page 3.
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.
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.
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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)
• 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.
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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.
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.
• Log into the My Veterans Assistance page on the student portal: bit.ly/ttc_va_portal.
• 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.
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.
Obtain your personalized formal plan for evaluationevaluated degree plan for TA. Print from the my.tridenttech.edu student portal after you register for classes.
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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.
Pay tuition and fees by the published deadline. See page 3.
Email MYCAA and Tuition Assistance (TA) documents to TTC’s Business office at BusinessOperations@tridenttech.edu.
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 you have a remaining balance, pay or sign up for a payment plan. See bit.ly/PaymentPlanTTC for more information.
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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.
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Complete orientation in person or online at bit.ly/StudentSuccessTTC. Contact the Student Success Center at 843.574.6436 or studentsuccess@tridenttech.edu. 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.
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:
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.
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.
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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.
Find login help at www.tridenttech.edu/student/LoginHelp.htm.
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.
Buy books and other required materials before classes begin to be prepared for the first day.
Attend classes. D2L for your class(es) becomes available at least one day before classes begin.
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.
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.
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)
• 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.)
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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).
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.
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.
Complete orientation in person or online.
Go to bit.ly/StudentSuccessTTC. Contact the Student Success Center at 843.574.6436 or studentsuccess@tridenttech.edu.
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.
Pay tuition and fees by the published deadline. See page 3.
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 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.
THORNLEY CAMPUS DIRECTORY
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
• Culinary and Hospitality
• Education
• Health, Human and Personal Services
• Information Technology
• Law and Criminal Justice
• Engineering and Manufacturing For a complete list of programs, visit www.tridenttech.edu.
• Maintenance and Mechanical Trades
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.
• Media and Visual Arts
• Transportation and Logistics
• University Transfer
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 by Trident Tech. 07/25 RC25-051