Things to Do...A New Student Checklist
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Visit our campus and schedule an initial interview.
- We strongly recommend that you visit with one of our admissions representatives to
receive program information and guidance on admission procedures, and to help answer
any questions you may have.
Apply to Belmont Technical College
Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
Attend ‘First Year Experience’ New Student Orientation
Our new ‘First Year Experience’ (FYE) program has been developed to provide a seamless
transition into college for new students. Orientations are scheduled at various times.
Please contact our main office or our web site (www.btc.edu) for dates and times.
There is no charge for attending this required admissions event and a photo ID is required.
During your FYE Orientation you will complete the following:
- Placement Testing
BTC offers the Accuplacer® placement test during the initial portion of the FYE Orientation.
This on-line, proctored test is required for all degree- or certificate-seeking students new to
college (see the ‘PLACEMENT TESTING’ information in this section for more details, including
exemption qualifications).
Students will be tested in three areas: algebra, reading and writing.
All students should have received and reviewed the
‘BTC Study Guide’ prior to testing.
Test results from this untimed test are used to determine a student’s current level of academic
ability for placement into courses.
BTC also accepts ACT test scores for placement purposes.
- Advisement
Once a student has finished testing, the student will then meet with their program’s
academic advisor, who will help the student determine which courses are best suited to help each
student achieve academic success at BTC. This may include placement into transitional courses –
courses in math and English designed to help students prepare for the rigor of college-level work –
that may be required based on your placement test results.
- Online Course Registration
After a student receives advice on their initial schedule of courses, they will then have the
opportunity to use their online ‘MyBTC’ account to register for the courses selected.
BTC will have staff members and Student Ambassadors on-hand to help students choose course
sections for the times and courses needed.
Orientation
Pay Balance of Fees & Tuition
- Any amount not covered by financial aid is due two weeks before the start of the new quarter
Tuition & Fees
Buy Books at the BTC Bookstore
Books are normally available two to three weeks prior to the start of each quarter. Check with the
Financial Aid Office and the Business Office if you plan on using financial aid funding to purchase
your books.
Attend Every Class!!!
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