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Expert faculty

Save on tuition

Small class sizes

Individual attention

Our two-year Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees are ideal if

you want to transfer to a four-year college or university.

MTC is one of the largest providers of transfer students to colleges and

universities in South Carolina. In fact, you can transfer from MTC with up to half

of your bachelor’s degree requirements already completed.

MTC is an accredited college – so your credits are accepted at colleges and

universities nationwide.

Learn more | MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/academics

TRANSFER PROGRAMS

Academic career degree, diploma, and certif icate graduates receive industry

recognition that leads to employment.

We offer a wide range of associate degrees, diplomas, and academic

certif icates in areas like Business; Computer and Information Technology;

Education and Public Service; Engineering Technologies; Healthcare; and

Industrial Technologies, Trades, and Manufacturing.

Learn more | MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/academics

ACADEMIC CAREER PROGRAMS

TRAINING PROGRAMS

MTC Training Programs – also known as Corporate and Continuing Education

(CCE) – can be completed in weeks or months and lead to nationally

recognized certif ications and licensures.

The Training Programs provide education for in-demand careers and for

getting new skills in current careers. They are not for academic credit, and you

don’t need to apply to the college to attend.

Learn more | MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/training

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10 STEPS TO ENROLL

APPLY TO MTCSubmit an application online at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/admissions, or you may request a paper one. QUESTIONS | 803.822.6714

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AIDSubmit a FAFSA at fafsa.gov. The MTC school code is 003993. This is the first step to be considered for most types of financial aid. For help completing the FAFSA, contact the Educational Opportunity Center at 803.822.3749.

COMPLETE ORIENTATIONOrientation is required for all new, transfer, and readmit students and can be completed online through your MyMTC account. After completing Orientation, all new students will schedule their New Student Advisement and Registration on campus. Transfer and readmit students will complete advisement through their department. QUESTIONS | 803.822.6755

OPEN YOUR ONLINE MYMTC STUDENT ACCOUNTSAfter applying to MTC, the Admissions Office will send you information to log in to two important student accounts: MyMTC (your student portal) and MyMTC Email (your college email). The college will communicate with you through MyMTC and MyMTC Email, so it is very important to access these accounts. QUESTIONS | 803.738.8324, option 9

COMPLETE THE ADMISSIONS PROCESSSubmit your off icial high school transcript (showing graduation and f inal GPA) or GED. Contact your high school for information on ordering a transcript. For current high school seniors, please also ask your school counselor to send a copy of your senior year transcript, showing completion of your fall semester coursework. Submit off icial transcripts from all colleges attended and any SAT® or ACT® scores less than three years old. Please allow two to three weeks for the admission process. QUESTIONS | 803.822.6714

COMPLETE PLACEMENT TEST PROCESSSome students will need to take the college’s placement test. Other students may qualify to exempt all or part of the test. Examples of exemption criteria include qualifying SAT®/ACT® scores or high school GPA (for recent high school graduates), qualifying previous college credit, and/or certain advanced standing exams. After you apply to MTC, the Admissions Off ice will let you know what, if any, placement tests you need to take. QUESTIONS | 803.738.7839

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COMPLETE ACADEMIC ADVISEMENTYour advisor will help you select courses to meet your goals. New students (never attended college) will be advised at New Student Advisement and Registration. Readmit, transfer, and continuing students (with prior college credits) will schedule their appointments on MyMTC. QUESTIONS | 803.738.8324, option 9

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REGISTER FOR CLASSESTake your completed advisement form to the Records Office during the registration period. If your advisor has enabled you to register online, you may register through MyMTC during the registration period.

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READY TO ATTENDBUY YOUR BOOKS: Textbooks and supplies are available through campus bookstores. Students with financial aid may have a bookstore allowance. Locations: Airport and Beltline Campus Student Centers. Airport, 803.822.3577; Beltline, 803.790.7566. PICK UP YOUR PARKING PERMIT: To park on campus, you will need to register your vehicle, then pick up a student parking permit to display on your vehicle. Permits are free – look for the vehicle registration link on MyMTC. GET YOUR STUDENT ID MADE: Have your Student Photo ID made at the Office of Student Life after tuition and fees are paid. MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/studentlife or call 803.822.3650/803.738.7860

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PAY TUITION AND FEESAfter you register for classes, pay any balance due by the payment deadline or your classes can be dropped for non-payment. You will not receive a bill. Your balance can be viewed on your MyMTC account. It will include any financial aid awards. QUESTIONS | 803.732.5200

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TRANSFER PROGRAMS

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Steps 01-04 THE FIRST STEPS

YOU HAVE MOST LIKELY ALREADY COMPLETED THESE STEPS. HERE’S A QUICK REFRESHER:Step 01: Apply for admission at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/admissions.

Step 02: Submit a FAFSA at fafsa.gov to apply for financial aid.

Step 03: Set up your online MyMTC student accounts. The Admissions Office will send you the information to complete this step.

Step 04: Submit your official high school transcript or GED; college transcripts, if any; and any SAT®/ACT® scores less than three years old. For current high school seniors, ask your school counselor to send a copy of your senior year transcript, showing completion of your fall semester coursework.

Step 06 COMPLETE ORIENTATION

NEW/ READMIT/TRANSFER STUDENTSThe Admissions Office will notify you of your acceptance to the college and refer you to the next steps in the enrollment process: orientation, advisement, registration, and fee payment.

All students entering MTC are required to complete orientation. Orientation informs and prepares students for academic success, personal growth, and development.

CONTINUING STUDENTSIf you are continuing at MTC, you have already completed orientation and do not need to attend again.

LEARN MORE

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Step 05 COMPLETE PLACEMENT TEST PROCESS

Some students will need to take the college’s placement test. Other students may qualify to exempt all or part of the test. Examples of exemption criteria include qualifying SAT®/ACT® scores or high school GPA (for recent high school graduates), qualifying previous college credit, and/or certain advanced standing exams.

After you apply to MTC, the Admissions Office will let you know what, if any, placement tests you need to take. Questions | 803.738.7839

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Step 07 COMPLETE ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT

SCHEDULING AN ADVISEMENT APPOINTMENT

NEW STUDENTSAre you a new student with no previous college credit? For more information regarding your orientation and advisement, select "New Student Orientation" under your MyMTC Services and Links box.

MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/new or call 803.822.6755.

CONTINUING STUDENTS > Meet with a departmental advisor to select appropriate courses. You can schedule your appointment through your MyMTC

account under "Advising Appointment Scheduling."

> If you are web-enabled, you do not need to meet with an advisor unless you have questions. You may check your web-registration status and register online through your MyMTC account.

READMIT/TRANSFER STUDENTSComplete orientation online through your MyMTC account and then schedule an advisement appointment with your program advisor. Bring a copy of your college transcript(s) to your appointment.

MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU

QUICK RESOURCES

ADMISSIONS | MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/admissions | 803.822.6714 STUDENT AND CAMPUS INFORMATION | 803.738.8324

ACADEMIC ADVISING | MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/advisement | Airport ASC 228, 803.822.3388 | Beltline BSC 239, 803.738.7810

CASHIER | MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/cashier | Airport RE 114 | Beltline BSC 126 | 803.732.5200

FINANCIAL AID | MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/financialaid | Airport ASC 254 | Beltline BSC 130 | 803.738.7792

RECORDS | MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/records | Airport ASC 223 | Beltline WM 103 | 803.738.7766

STUDENT ASSESSMENT | MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/testcenter | Airport ASC 262, 803.822.3659 | Beltline WM 249, 803.790.7522

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Step 08 REGISTER FOR CLASSES

SCHEDULING AND REGISTRATION A complete and up-to-date listing of all current semester courses is available online.

> Visit MIDLANDSTECH.EDU, and choose Find Classes; or

> Visit the Online Services Center on either campus (Beltline - BSC 227; Airport - ASC 222) to check for course availability.

Students without internet access may use college computers at the following campus locations:

Airport: Library (Academic Center 225), Academic Success Center (Academic Center 151), Life Skills Center Office (Academic Center 131), and Online Services Center (Student Center 222)

Beltline: Library/Academic Success Center (Learning Resource Center first floor), Online Services Center (Student Center 227)

Northeast: Library/Academic Success Center (Center for Technology Building 153)

Batesburg-Leesville: Library/Academic Success Center (Batesburg-Leesville Education Center 106)

Fairfield: Online Services Center

Harbison: Library/Academic Success Center (Classroom and Theatre Building 218)

WEB REGISTRATION:Students who are web-enabled may register online. You may check your web-registration status and register online at MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU.

ON-CAMPUS REGISTRATION:Students can register by bringing their advisement form signed by an academic advisor to the Records Office (Beltline - WM 103; Airport - ASC 223).

ONLINE SERVICES AND WEB REGISTRATION LOCATIONS: > Airport Campus – Airport Student Center, Room 222

> Beltline Campus – Beltline Student Center, Room 227

LATE REGISTRATION (See website calendar for dates): A $150 late fee is charged. See MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU (search for Late Registration) for details on registration dates, times, and locations. For some programs, this will be the last chance to obtain advisor approval for courses before the semester begins. Tuition and fees are due by the posted deadlines.

SCHEDULE CHANGE PERIOD:Please check MyMTC for times and locations. Some programs allow only those students who currently have a schedule to participate in schedule change. Please check with your department. Students should check course availability before making changes.

DISTANCE LEARNINGIn addition to the traditional classroom, Midlands Technical College offers several distance learning options.

For online and hybrid courses, you must have access to reliable internet service. It is also imperative that you have basic computer skills, such as navigating the internet, sending emails, and using common computer software such as Microsoft Word. Some online or hybrid courses may require occasional visits to campus, such as for an in-person orientation, or to have exams proctored at the MTC Testing Center. Instructors will post this information on a preregistration page, which can be found while using the MTC Course Search at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU.

ONLINE COURSESIn an online course, all of the instruction is delivered virtually as opposed to a traditional classroom environment. Online courses provide a lot of flexibility and drastically cut down the need to physically come to campus. Keep in mind that online courses demand that you be self-motivated and proactive. Also, coming to campus less frequently does not mean the workload is less than a face-to-face course. Attendance is still taken in online courses just like traditional face-to-face courses through online participation.

HYBRID COURSESIn a hybrid course, part of the instruction is delivered in a traditional classroom environment, but a portion of the traditional in-class instruction is replaced with instruction delivered online. Hybrid courses offer the face-to-face instructor availability of on-campus courses, as well as the convenience and flexibility of online courses.

BROADCAST COURSESBroadcast courses are transmitted from a studio by compressed video to other classroom locations where students view the course via television in real time. The distance classrooms are equipped with cameras and microphones, which allow for live conversation between the instructor and all students at the distance locations. Broadcast sections of a course are marked as such in the MTC Course Search at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU.

BIANCA WILLIAMS_________________ Attorney

“I always knew I wanted to be an at torney, and Midlands Technical College was a great star t ing point for me. I saved so much money and got the same educat ion others received , but they paid a lot more.”

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Step 09 PAY TUITION AND FEES

FINANCING YOUR CLASSES

TUITION AND FEES

Tuition is based on the student’s legal place of residence. Residents of Richland, Lexington, and Fairfield counties pay the lowest tuition at the college.

HOW AND WHEN TO PAYYou may make self-determined partial payments of tuition and fees until your account is paid in full by the fee payment deadline. Students will not receive a bill via the mail for current semester charges. Amounts due are reflected on your registration statement or may be obtained via the web. If you have not paid your account in full or completed a NELNET payment plan by the fee payment deadline, your schedule may be deleted.

Tuition and fees may be paid with cash, in-state checks, or money order. Payments may be made online with electronic check, VISA, American Express, MasterCard, or Discover, or by calling 803.732.5200. A 2.5% service fee will be applied to all card transactions used to pay tuition and fees. All transactions are processed as a credit card transaction. Payments mailed to MTC Finance and Accounting Office, PO Box 2408, Columbia, SC 29202, must be postmarked by the posted "payment by mail" deadlines. Payments without student ID numbers will not be processed.

Students are expected to meet all financial obligations on time. Collection costs and charges, along with all attorneys’ fees necessary for the collection of any debt to the college, will be charged to and paid by the debtor.

SPONSORSHIPSIs someone else paying for a portion or all of your tuition, fees, and/or books? A sponsorship is when your job or other organization has a program to pay directly to Midlands Technical College for a portion or all of your tuition, fees, and/or books.

To ensure that your classes are not deleted, please submit the proper documentation to the Accounts Receivable Department, Reed Hall, Airport Campus, or the nearest cashier’s office at least five business days before the end of fee payment deadline for each semester/term.

Please allow three business days from receipt of documentation to process bookstore charge allowances.

LATE REGISTRATIONStudents registering after the fee payment deadline will be required to pay a $150 late fee. Students who have already registered and paid fees by the deadline may change their schedule without a late fee. If you register late or add additional classes/credit hours after the fee payment deadline, all of your tuition and fees are due the day you register, or your entire class schedule may be deleted. For details on Late Registration, go to MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU.

THE NELNET PLANTo help you meet your educational expenses, Midlands Technical College is pleased to offer NELNET as a convenient budget plan. NELNET is a tuition management plan that provides you with a low-cost option for budgeting tuition and fees. It is not a loan program. You have no debt, there are no interest or finance charges assessed, and there is no credit check. The cost to budget monthly payments through NELNET is a $25-per-semester, nonrefundable NELNET Enrollment Fee. The NELNET Enrollment Fee is automatically deducted from your account immediately.

You may budget your tuition and fees in the following ways:

> Automatic Bank Payment (or Automatic Clearing House Payment [ACH]) – ACH payments are those payments you have authorized NELNET to process directly from your financial institution.

> Credit Card Option – Your monthly payment will be automatically charged to the designated credit card.

Upon your completion of the NELNET payment plan online, you will receive an immediate confirmation number. Payments will not appear immediately on MyMTC. The payment will appear within approximately 10 business days. Payments are processed on the fifth of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.

Check your MyMTC account and MTC email regularly for important messages from the college and to verify that

all charges have been paid. If you have not paid your account in full or set up a NELNET payment plan by the

posted payment deadlines, your entire schedule may be deleted; see below for details.

FOR CURRENT TUITION AND FEES

MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/f inancialaid

“When an unexpected turn put my college career on hold , MTC gave

me a chance at success and the oppor tunit y to transfer to NYU.”

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Enroll in the NELNET Payment Plan online at MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU. NOTE: Please do not make payments through the "Make a Payment" on MyMTC.

The following information is needed to complete your agreement:

> Student ID

> The name, address, and email address of the person responsible for making the payments

> Account information:

If paying by automatic bank payments, you will need the bank name, telephone number, account number, and the bank routing number. Most of this information is located on your check. Do not use a deposit slip for this information.

If paying by credit card, you will need the credit card number and expiration date.

> To protect your privacy, you will need to create your own unique NELNET Access Code. Please be sure it is something you can easily remember.

> Your balance will NOT be automatically adjusted if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added. You must complete a termination or change form at the Cashier's office at least five days before your next payment date.

NELNET PAYMENT SCHEDULEView the printable Important Enrollment Dates calendars at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/admissions/enrollment-steps.

FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIESThe Student Financial Services Office at Midlands Technical College is dedicated to assisting students with their educational financial needs. There are a wide variety of assistance programs available at the college including Federal Pell Grants, Federal SEOG, Federal Direct Student Loans, Federal Direct Parent (PLUS) Loans, Federal Work Study, LIFE Scholarships, S.C. State Need Based Grants, and the Lottery Tuition Assistance Program. To receive financial aid, you must submit a FAFSA application and meet all eligibility requirements each year. Be sure to use the MTC code (003993) when completing the online FAFSA. Complete financial aid information, including eligibility requirements and application timelines, can be found on the Student Financial Services website, MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/financialaid, or by calling 803.738.7792.

The MTC Foundation Board has established scholarships and endowed funds that may offer assistance with tuition, fees, and even textbooks and supplies for MTC students. A complete guide to these scholarship opportunities is available at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/financialaid.

LATE FEESStudents registering after the fee payment deadline will be required to pay a $150 late fee. Although partial payment is allowed throughout the fee payment period, accounts must be paid in full or NELNET Payment Plan completed by the deadline, or schedules may be deleted. If you register late or add additional classes/credit hours after the deadline, all of your tuition and fees are due the same day you register, or your entire class schedule may be deleted. Students still wishing to enroll for a given semester after the fee payment deadline should refer to MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU for details on late registration dates, times, and locations.

INSTITUTIONAL REFUND PROCEDURESAll students must officially withdraw from classes to receive a full or partial refund. To officially withdraw, a student must complete a Drop/Add/Withdrawal Form and turn it in to the Student Records Office located on the Airport or Beltline campus. The Drop/Add/Withdrawal Forms may be obtained at the Student Information Centers and the Student Records Office on each campus.

Web-enabled students may officially withdraw via MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU through the end of the schedule change period. After the end of the schedule change period, all course withdrawals must be processed through the Records Office.

Payment will be required if a student does not attend class(es) (no show) and does not officially withdraw. Students will be billed for classes and the debt will be processed through the college’s collection procedures if payment is not received.

Refunds will take approximately 3-4 weeks to process. The amount of the refund will be based on the date the completed form is received by the Student Records Office, according to the Institutional Refund Schedule below.

All fees are nonrefundable.

TUITION REFUND END DATESView the printable Important Enrollment Dates calendars at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/admissions/enrollment-steps.

TITLE IV REPAYMENTStudents who withdraw or are administratively withdrawn from all classes prior to completing more than 60 percent of the term will have their eligibility for aid recalculated based on the percentage of the term completed. Based on this recalculation, the student may be required to repay the college and/or the Department of Education a portion of the funds received. Students with an unpaid debt to the college will not be allowed to register or receive transcripts and may lose their financial aid eligibility.

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MTC DEBIT CARDMidlands Technical College has partnered with Customers Bank, a financial services company, to bring a new method for receiving financial aid refunds to MTC students – the MTC Debit Card. The MTC Debit Card is designed to provide you with a faster electronic way to receive your financial aid refunds. Upon requesting your MTC Debit Card, visit MTCDebitCard.com to activate your refund preference.

MTC does not have access to your banking information.

You will have electronic refund options, including:

> ACH Transfer – have your funds transferred to your existing bank checking or savings account within two to three business days following the published disbursement dates on the college calendar.

> Easy Refund – have your funds available for use on your MTC Debit Card immediately on the published disbursement dates on the college calendar.

Please note that if no choice is made, a default check will be mailed to you from Customers Bank. Please keep in mind you will receive your refund more quickly if you choose one of the electronic options.

You’ll receive a Refund Selection Kit with a Personal Code to validate identity that will be mailed in a bright green envelope to your current address on file with MTC. Therefore, it is critical that you verify your mailing address as soon as possible. There is a fee assessed for a replacement card. Log on to your MyMTC account, then click on “My Profile” under Account Information to view what is on file with the college. If the address information is incorrect, you should update the address by clicking on “Address Change” under the Account Information section.

If your address is incorrect, you should update your address online at MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU. Visit mtcdebitcard.com to learn more about all the great benefits that accompany your MTC Debit Card.

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JACK STRANGEOperations & Maintenance Engineer / ExxonMobil Global Services Company

“The tools and exper iences that I gained at Midlands Technical College allowed me to compete with candidates from other top colleges across the countr y for an engineer ing posit ion at a For tune 500 company.”

BUY YOUR BOOKSTextbooks and other supplies are available through campus bookstores. Students with financial aid may have a bookstore allowance.The Midlands Technical College Bookstores offer new, used, rental, and digital textbooks. They also offer reference books; computers; peripherals; school supplies; major brands of academically priced software online at think.edu; and required drafting, graphics, computer, dental and health sciences supplies. The bookstores also carry a huge selection of snack foods, drinks, and MTC logo apparel and giftware. Bookstores are located on the first floor of the Student Centers on the Airport and Beltline campuses. The MTC Bookstores offer online ordering of textbooks. Visit midlandstech.bncollege.com for more information. To serve students better, the bookstores buy used books any time during the semester.

PICK UP YOUR PARKING PERMITTo park on campus, you will need to register your vehicle, then pick up a student parking permit to display on the driver’s side rear window or bumper of your vehicle. Student parking spaces are marked with white lines.

Parking permits are free – look for the Vehicle Registration link on MyMTC for details.

GET YOUR STUDENT IDIn support of campus safety and security, all enrolled academic credit students are required to obtain and carry on their person a current MTC Student Identification Card. A current MTC Student ID card must be presented upon request when utilizing MTC facilities and/or when on campus. A current ID card has a sticker on the back denoting the current enrollment period.

Student ID cards are obtained through the Office of Student Life. Some programs will require a $5 processing fee; all replacement IDs are $5. Only cash payments are accepted. Student IDs are not processed when credit classes are not in session. For more information or to view the current student ID card processing schedule, go to MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/studentlife or call 803.822.3650 or 803.738.7860.

PLEASE BRING:

> Paid Tuition Fee Receipt If you misplaced your original fee payment receipt, print another copy from your MyMTC account, obtain another copy from the Cashier in Reed Hall (Airport Campus) or Student Center (Beltline Campus), or bring your registration statement. The statement must reflect a $0 balance or a credit.

> Picture ID A picture ID from a governmental source (driver's license, passport, military ID, etc.) is required.

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STUDENT LIFEMTC’s Office of Student Life offers a wide variety of co-curricular activities and more than 30 student organizations that enhance the college experience. Interaction with fellow students can be the key to collegiate success. For more information, email studentlife@midlandstech.edu or call 803.822.3650 or 738.7860.

COUNSELING AND CAREER SERVICESMTC’s Counseling and Career Services staff is available to assist enrolled students, potential students, and returning alumni in establishing personal and career goals. Counseling and Career Services adheres to strict standards of confidentiality. Programs and services include: personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, and advising undecided students. The department’s Student Employment Services office offers job search tools, expertise, and resources to help current students and alumni to be successful now and throughout their careers. For more information, visit the college’s website or call for assistance on Airport Campus, ASC 237 (803.822.3505); or Beltline Campus, BSC 239 (803.738.7636).

DISABILITY SERVICESMTC works to make sure its programs, services, and activities are accessible to students, in accordance with federal and state law. For more information regarding services for students with disabilities, visit MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/ds or contact Counseling Services on Airport Campus, ASC 237 (803.822.3505); or Beltline Campus, BSC 239 (803.738.7636).

LIBRARYWhether you have an assignment, research paper, or just need the answer to a question, the MTC Library is here to help. The library staff offers assistance with your research needs. The library’s online resources are available anytime via the web. In addition to its print collection, the library provides online access to a large collection of e-books, plus an extensive list of general and specialized databases covering numerous subject areas. For more information, visit LIB.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTERThe Academic Success Center is here to help students become successful independent learners by showing them how to access educational resources and how to improve their academic and study skills. Free services for MTC students include:

> Individualized tutoring in accounting, biology, English, languages, math, assistance with written assignments, and much more; online tutoring available (for writing and math);

> Computers to type papers, use Microsoft Office Suite, internet, microcomputer programming, and research applications;

> Interactive educational software;

> Microscopes, slides, and science models;

> Collection of DVDs in various subject areas;

> Supplemental Instruction (SI) attached to selected courses.

For locations, phone numbers and more, visit MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/successcenter.

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individual. Here are some of the programs and services that may help you achieve your college goals.

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Information on Student Right to Know data such as graduation rates and transfer-out rates, as well as student retention rates and job placement rates, can be found at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/righttoknow | Information on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which includes information about student records disclosure, can be found at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/ferpa | For information about MTC graduation and employment rates, the median debt of students who completed their programs, and other information, please visit our website at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/gep | Additional consumer information can be found at MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/

DURING THE REGISTRATION PERIODStudents who have already registered and paid fees by the fee payment deadline may change their schedule without a late fee.

Students approved for web registration may drop and add courses online from the beginning of registration through the schedule change period, provided prerequisites are met. Web availability may be limited on some dates due to system maintenance and high user volume.

Students who are not approved for web registration may drop

courses, add alternates, or change course sections without seeing an advisor if they have the pink copy of their advisement forms with them at the Records Office. Without this form, students need to see their advisors. Adding new courses not listed on the advisement form or not having your copy of the form means another visit to the advisor.

AFTER THE TERM BEGINSFor schedule change dates, advisors, data entry, and cashier locations, go to MyMTC.MIDLANDSTECH.EDU.

DO YOU KNOW HOW IT AFFECTS YOU?Did you know that dropping a class may affect more than just your grade? If not, then you owe it to yourself to find out more information. Here are some policies to help you make smart decisions when you are thinking of dropping a class.

HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR ACADEMIC STANDING

> Withdrawals (dropping a class) through the fifth day of a full term, third day of a summer term, or the second day of mini sessions and first day of Fast Track classes is considered a “drop” and will not show on the official transcript. (Web transactions may only be processed through the published schedule change period.)

> Withdrawals after the above dates through midterm will result in a grade of “W.” Withdrawals can delay your graduation date depending on the sequence of course offerings and the number of withdrawals.

> Withdrawals after midterm will receive a grade of “W” if passing the course at the time of withdrawal or a grade of “WF” if failing the course on the date last attended. A “WF” is computed in a student’s GPA the same as an “F.”

> Withdrawals – grades of “W” are not punitive for your academic record but are recorded on your transcript.

HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR FINANCIAL AID

> Students who receive federal or state financial aid must be aware that repeated courses and noncredit remedial courses (developmental courses) with grades of W (Withdrew), WF (Withdrew, Failing After Midterm), I (Incomplete), and NC (No Credit) will be considered in assessing progress toward completion.

> Students who do not satisfactorily complete at least 67 percent of all attempted hours may not meet the continued eligibility requirements for state and federal financial aid. In other words, if you drop several classes, your financial aid will be impacted. Use the Completion Rate Guide below to calculate your completion rate.

> Withdrawals and Incompletes (W, WF, and I) are not considered successful academic completion grades.

COMPLETION RATE GUIDEAttempted Hours _________ (All attempted hours with grades including W, WF, NC, and I)

Passed Hours _________ (Total number of credit hours you have passed)

Completion Rate _________ (Passed Hours divided by Attempted Hours)

Remember: > A completion rate of 67 percent or above is needed to be

eligible for financial aid.

> To keep financial aid, students also must have good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or above).

If you have any questions or would like more information before you decide to drop a class, please visit the following offices: Counseling Services, Advisement Center, Student Financial Services, or Academic Advisors.

Important Note: YOU MUST officially drop a class to be eligible for a refund. If you do not officially drop a class, you will also be held accountable for any charges for that class. If your classes were held by financial aid and you do not attend (no show), financial aid will be removed and you will be held responsible for tuition and fees.

CHANGINGYOUR SCHEDULE

DROPPING/WITHDRAWINGFROM A CLASS

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CAMPUS EMERGENCY PROTOCOL Students and employees are asked to report safety

concerns or suspicious activities to Campus Security at

7440 (on campus), or 803.738.7199 (cell phone and off

campus). In the event of an emergency, student and employee

protocol is to immediately call Campus Security or local

911. If an emergency occurs, the college will use a variety

of methods to communicate additional information and

instructions including the MTC Information Centers, campus

loudspeakers, text messaging, email, college intranet, and

the MTC website homepage.

Midlands Technical College does not discriminate in

admissions, educational programs or employment on the

basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ethnic

group, color, age, religion, disability, genetic information,

gender, military service, pregnancy or other category protected

by applicable law. In compliance with all federal and state

laws, including the Age Discrimination Act of 1967, Title VI

and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the

Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities

Act of 1992 as well as the ADA Amendments of 2008 (ADAA),

and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

(GINA), Midlands Technical College offers access and equal

opportunity in its admissions policies, academic programs

and services, and employment of disabled individuals in

that no otherwise qualified person will be denied these

provisions on the basis of a disability. Midlands Technical

College also prohibits retaliation against any person for

bringing a complaint of discrimination or for participating in

an investigation of a complaint of discrimination. Mr. Ian A.

MacLean has been designated to coordinate compliance

with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in Section

35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations, Sections 503

and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and Title VII

and Title IX regulations. Information concerning the provisions

of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the rights and

privileges thereunder are available from Mr. Ian A. MacLean in

his position as Director of Internal Audit and Risk Management

and the Chief Compliance Officer for Affirmative Action, Equal

Opportunity, Sexual Harassment, Disability Action and the

Title IX Coordinator. He can be reached at Midlands Technical

College, PO Box 2408, Columbia, SC 29202, 803.822.3204,

macleani@midlandstech.edu.

To ensure the quality and availability of services, students with

disabilities should request accommodations through Disability

Services as soon as possible. Accommodation requests can be

granted at any time but are not retroactive.

Get on the career fast trackIf your goal is to begin a new career right away,

MTC’s QuickJobs program might be right for you.

QuickJobs offers career-specific education and

training that lead to in-demand careers. Programs

can be completed in a matter of weeks or months.

The QuickJobs program covers about 40 different

careers, including:

SEE THEM ALL

MIDLANDSTECH.EDU/quickjobs

803.732.0432

Accounting and Payroll Specialist about 4 months

Front-End Web Developer about 2-4 months

Computer Technician about 1 month

Desktop and Server Administrator about 2-4 months

Welder about 6 months

Industrial Electrical Technician about 12 months

Patient Care Technician about 9 months

Machinist - Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator about 8-10 months

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