GET Started Meetings

Welcome to BTC! Now that you have completed your math and English placement steps, you are ready to meet with a BTC College Navigator for a GET Started appointment to plan your path. You must complete this appointment to enroll in classes at BTC.

By the end of the meeting, you’ll know what to take for your program, what it costs, options for funding, how to sign up for classes, and more. College Navigators will continue to be a resource for you after you enroll and are happy to provide academic advising and success coaching throughout your time at BTC.

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What to Expect

Your GET Started appointment is a one-on-one academic planning and orientation meeting required for new students. Meetings usually take one hour and are available in person or virtually depending on your needs.

During your session, your navigator will talk with you about:
  • Class & Program Planning
  • Career Goals
  • Cost Estimates
  • Funding Referrals
  • Student Support Resources
  • Technology Support
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Schedule Your Meeting

GET Started appointments for new students are available in person or virtually through Zoom, and are self-scheduled using Microsoft Bookings calendars. Use the links below to access the Navigator Bookings calendar and schedule your GET Started meeting based on the program you’re interested in.

Current students can also use these links to schedule appointments with their Navigators as needed during their studies.

Running Start Appointments
Running Start is a statewide program that allows qualified high school juniors and seniors to receive college credit, tuition-free while completing high school requirements. Students are enrolled simultaneously in high school and college classes (or just college classes) and are awarded dual credits by their high school and college.

Advanced Manufacturing Appointments
For students in Industrial Maintenance & Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control, Machining, Process Technology, Water & Wastewater Treatment.

Allied Health Appointments
For students in Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Administration, Radiologic Technology, Surgery Technology, Veterinary Technician.

Business & Information Technology Appointments
For students in Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Operations Management - Bachelor of Applied Science, Associate in Business (DTA/MRP), Business Management, Computer Networking, Computer Support Specialist.

Culinary Arts Appointments
For students in Culinary Arts.

Engineering Technology Appointments
For students in Composites Specialization, Geomatics Specialization (Surveying), Mechanical Design Specialization.

Fisheries Appointments
For students in Fisheries & Aquaculture Science pathways.

Nursing Appointments
For students in Nursing DTA/MRP, Nursing LPN-RN, Pre-Nursing Transfer, Nursing Assistant, Practical Nursing.

Industrial Trades Appointments
For students in Electrician, HVAC & Refrigeration, Welding & Fabrication Technology.

Transportation & Mechanical Technology Appointments
For students in Automotive Collision Repair Technology, Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology.

Transitional Studies Appointments
For GED, English Language Learners, High School 21+ students.

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Other Appointments

Not ready for a meeting with a Navigator yet? BTC’s Admissions & Outreach Specialists can help you get to know BTC, answer questions about the admissions process, discuss general program information and help guide you on your next steps.

Schedule your appointment with an Admissions & Outreach Specialist.

Get assistance with financial aid, basic needs, worker retraining and other funding options from BTC’s Student Financial Resources.

Schedule your funding appointment here.

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Hours and Contacts

Regular Hours

Mon to Thu: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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