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In-Person Welcome Sessions
In-Person Welcome Sessions
During this session, the VP of Learning and Student Success will welcome you to Tyler! You'll hear from current students and alumni about their experiences and their tips on what you should do to be successful as you're starting at the college!
Following the Welcome Session, you'll have the opportunity to attend the Orientation Breakout Sessions!
Learn more about these Breakout Sessions below.
To satisfy the New Student Orientation requirement, you must attend ONE "Welcome Session".
Refer to your New Student Orientation sign-up confirmation email if you are unsure which welcome session you signed up to attend.
If you have additional questions, email us at orientation@jtcc.edu
In-Person Orientation Breakout Sessions
In-Person Orientation Breakout Sessions
Following the Welcome Session, you'll have four 30-minute timeslots
where you'll choose from the line-up of Orientation Breakout Sessions listed below:
Individualized Assistance
Individualized Assistance
Haven’t completed all of your admission steps? No problem! We have staff here to help you complete your application and register for classes. We can also assist with the direct enrollment survey and declare your major.
Want an appointment before your Orientation date?
Click here and complete the Google Form and we'll reach out to set up an appointment with you to work on your next steps!
Tech Tools
Tech Tools
In this session, discover how to transfer Brightpoint's college credits to a four-year college or university! Learn about Guaranteed Admissions Agreements, transfer-specific degrees, transfer scholarships, the Virginia Transfer Grant, Brightpoint's transfer events, the Mellon Pathways Program, and much more. It's never too early to start talking transfer!
TechTools at Tyler.pdfClick the image above to download a copy!
Paying for Brightpoint Community College
Paying for Brightpoint Community College
Attend this session to receive assistance with your next steps with getting started. Brightpoint representatives will be available to assist you with items such as; setting up your MyTyler account, choosing a major, determining college-level English and math placement, or registering for classes.
Transfer Talk
Transfer Talk
Find out how easy it is to transfer your community college credits to the college or university of your choice. Learn about Guaranteed Admissions Agreements, transfer-specific degrees, transfer scholarships, the Virginia Transfer Grant, the Transfer Virginia Portal, the Mellon Pathways Program, and more. It is never too early to start talking transfer!
Tour of Campus
Tour of Campus
Familiarize yourself with the campus by taking a tour of the campus, hosted by Brightpoint's Student Ambassadors! You'll see where to find student resources and supports, where the best places are to meet up with your classmates, and we'll show you where some of the best quiet spaces are around campus where you can study between classes!
Career Services
Career Services
Curious about the career paths your major allows you to pursue? Haven’t written a resume before? Unsure about what to wear to a job interview? We can help! We guide students through the process of exploring possible careers, connecting with employers for internships, part-time work, and full-time jobs, as well as writing strong resumes and cover letters. Career Services will help you prepare for life after Brightpoint, whether you are seeking immediate employment or planning to transfer.
Beyond The Classroom
Beyond The Classroom
In this session, you will learn about:
The Academic Resource Center (ARC), Tyler’s premier tutoring service. Find out what tutoring can do for you and how the ARC can be instrumental to your success!
Student Activities, to get involved in college life beyond the classroom!
Libraries – Much more Than Just Books! Where you can access computers, laptops, study rooms, thousands of online resources, and more. Discover more about Tyler's resources to help you succeed in college, and beyond the classroom!
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