Enrolling in a credit course at Durham Tech?
If you are new to Durham Tech, these are the steps you will take to enroll in college courses.

Attend an orientation. Start with an orientation session to understand how Durham Tech can help you reach your goals. At this session, you will complete your enrollment application and develop an individualized checklist of the steps necessary to complete your enrollment. Need more information, call 919-536-7207.

Complete the paperwork.

1. Enrollment Application  If you wish to enroll in college-level courses, you must complete an enrollment application before you can be advised and register for courses. Applications are available in the Admissions Office or online in the admissions section.
   
   You can complete your application in one of two ways. If you attend an orientation session (see above), your application will be processed the same day you attend the orientation. Or, you can submit an application to the Admissions Office. Applications submitted through the Admissions Office will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Processing time may take up to three weeks during busy periods. Need more information, call 919-536-7202.
   
   
2. Financial Aid Application  If you are interested in applying for financial aid, complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Please allow five weeks for processing. Financial Aid is not available to visiting students. It is only available for eligible students who complete the full admissions process to a college degree, diploma, or certificate program. Need more information, call 919-536-7209.
   
   
3. Transcript Request Form  If you plan to pursue a degree, diploma or certificate, request an official transcript showing a graduation date (high school, adult high school, GED, or college). Also, request official college transcripts if you desire an evaluation for transfer credit. All official transcripts should be mailed from your school directly to Durham Tech’s Admissions Office.
   
   If you plan to take courses as a visiting student and you have already taken credit courses at another college, request a personal copy unofficial college transcript(s). You will bring these transcripts to advising to document completion of course prerequisites. IMPORTANT: If you cannot provide transcripts, you will be unable to enroll in courses with prerequisites. Need more information, call 919-536-7202.

Take the placement test.
In order to enroll in most courses, you will be required to take the placement test. Visit the Testing Center section for tips on how to prepare for this important test and to see the current test schedule.

If you can document completion of college-level writing or mathematics courses, you may be exempt from the placement test. However, some limited-number health programs require ALL students to take the placement test. Need more information, call 919-536-7210.

See an advisor.
Once you have completed the placement step, you are ready to select courses for your first semester. To register for courses, you must meet with an advisor.

If you complete the process to be admitted to a degree, diploma, or certificate program, you will be assigned an academic advisor. After receiving your notice of acceptance, you will receive a letter with your advisor’s information and directions for how to schedule your advising appointment.

If you are a visiting student, call the Advising Center at 919-536-7205 to schedule an appointment. Advising Center appointments are limited and fill up fast. Need more information, call 919-536-7205. 

Register for classes.
After meeting with your advisor, you’ll be able to register for your courses through TECHLINE, Durham Tech’s telephone registration system. Registration lasts several weeks prior to each term; your advisor will give you the dates. Need more information, call 919-536-7212.  TECHLINE hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to midnight and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., November 3 – December 5. TECHLINE hours Monday,  December 8, are 9 a.m. to noon. The TECHLINE phone number is 919-686-3722.

Pay your tuition.
Although you have until the payment deadline to pay your tuition and fees, it is best to settle your account as soon as possible after you have registered. For specific information on tuition rates, administrative fees, and payment options, read the information in the tuition and fees section. Need more information, call 919-536-7201.

Get your student ID card.
Visit the Security Office to obtain your ID card with your student ID number. If you plan to park on campus, bring your license plate number and the make and model of your vehicle to obtain your parking tag. Need more information, call 919-536-7255.

Buy your books.
Get ready by buying your books and everything else you’ll need to be successful for your first day of class. Need more information, call 919-596-8883.

Attend your classes.
To get a good start, attend the first day of class to make sure you understand course requirements and have the correct textbook. To successfully finish your classes, make sure you attend regularly!

Advising Information for Spring Semester 2009
Your advisor will help you develop a plan for how to meet your academic goals. At the end of your appointment, you will complete your registration form and receive a Personal Identification Number (PIN) giving you permission to register using our telephone registration system (TECHLINE).

How will I know who my advisor is?
Students who are admitted to a program have assigned advisors. Visiting students do not have an assigned advisor. Students with assigned advisors may contact that advisor directly. Visiting students contact the Advising Center for assistance.

My goal is to complete a program at Durham Tech. How do I contact my advisor?
If you have been officially admitted into a Durham Tech program you will receive a letter in the mail with your advisor’s name, telephone number, office location, and email address. You can contact your advisor directly.

When should I meet with my assigned advisor?
Beginning Monday, October 20 admitted students can begin scheduling advising appointments with their advisor. Students who meet with their assigned advisors are eligible to register using TECHLINE beginning the first week of November (3-7), which are special TECHLINE Reward Registration Days for admitted program students.  The TECHLINE Reward Registration Day schedule for admitted program students is as follows:

November 3 is reserved for admitted program students who graduate in Spring 2009.
November 4 is reserved for admitted program students with 35 credit hours or more.
November 5 is reserved for all admitted students.

Students may continue to make appointments to see assigned advisors and register using TECHLINE until December 4.

What if I forget who my advisor is?
You can contact the Advising Center, Wynn Center, room 1200, or 919-536-7205 and an Advising Center staff member will provide you with your assigned advisor’s information.

I am a visiting student. How do I meet with an advisor?
Visiting students meet with advisors by appointment only. Appointments for visiting students begin November 10 and continue through December 4. You may visit or call the Advising Center beginning October 20 to schedule an appointment. You can also complete the advising appointment request form to schedule an appointment.  Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Advising Center is located in the Wynn Center, room 1200 and can be reached at 919-536-7205.

How do I document I have met the prerequisites for a course?
Each student should create a file of important papers. In your file, include a copy of your admission’s notice (if you are enrolled an a program), your placement test scores, and any previous college transcripts you might have that would indicate possible transfer credit. Unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable for advising purposes. It’s essential to bring your own documentation to every advising appointment to ensure you can enroll in appropriate courses.

How do I know if a course is available?
Take time prior to meeting with your advisor to review the course schedule and courses that might be closed by reviewing the schedule and visiting the closed class list.

Nursing  Student Information
Do you plan to pursue a nursing degree at Durham Tech? This information is designed for students who are interesting in the Associate Degree Nursing or Practical Nursing programs at Durham Technical Community College.

How can I get more information about the nursing programs?
If you haven’t yet attended a Pre-Nursing Seminar, consider attending this important seminar to learn more about the wait list and other specific requirements for the nursing programs.

Do I have to take the placement test?
If you are planning to pursue a nursing education at Durham Tech, you must complete the placement test regardless of your previous educational background. Review the placement test schedules for more specific information.

How do I meet with an advisor?
Nursing advisors are available during scheduled sessions to help you develop a plan for how to meet your academic goals and plan for the courses to take for the upcoming semester. Students don’t need to make an appointment; just come during one of the nursing advising sessions (see below).

What should I bring?
Bring a copy of your placement test scores to your advising session. Your placement test scores are critical. You will not be advised if you have not completed the placement test.

When are the Nursing Advising Sessions?
All sessions will be held in the GlaxoWellcome Technology Center, room 910. Admitted nursing students who meet with an advisor are eligible to register using TECHLINE beginning the first week of November (3-7), which are special “Reward Registration Days”.  The TECHLINE Reward Registration Day schedule for admitted program students is as follows:

November 3 is reserved for admitted program students who graduate in Spring 2009.
November 4 is reserved for admitted program students with 35 credit hours or more.
November 5 is reserved for all admitted students.

Registration for all students who have met with a nursing advisor begins November 10. 

Students may continue to attend scheduled nursing advising sessions and register using TECHLINE through December 3.

Students should take time prior to meeting with an advisor to review the course schedule and possible courses that might be full by taking a look at the closed class list.

Late Advising and Registration
If you were unable to see an advisor before the first deadline, Late Advising and Registration is your last opportunity to meet with an advisor and access TECHLINE to register for credit courses. The college encourages you not to wait until this time to make arrangements (when many classes will be full or closed and lines will be long); but if you have no other choice, there are a few remaining advising opportunities. Appointments are not necessary during late advising. Come during available hours and register on the day intended for you.

Late Advising 
Orange County Campus 
Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.
On this date, students taking courses taught at the Orange County Campus or at the Orange County Skills Development Center may see an advisor and register at the Orange County Campus. No appointment is necessary. Advisors will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Northern Durham Center
Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
On this date, students taking courses taught at the Northern Durham Center may see an advisor and register at the Northern Durham Center. No appointment is necessary. Advisors will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Main Campus
Admitted Students (ONLY): Wednesday, January 7, 2009 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
On this date, any admitted student who has not registered or needs to make schedule adjustments may meet with an advisor and register. No appointment is necessary. Advisors will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

All Students:  Thursday, January 8, 2009 and Friday, January 9, 2009, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
On these dates, any student who has not registered or needs to make schedule adjustments may meet with an advisor and register. No appointment is necessary. Advisors will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dual Enrollment: Thursday, January 8, 2009 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Qualified high school students 16 years old and older may register for dual enrollment courses on January 8 only. Students must meet all of the requirements and prerequisites for the courses they plan to take. High school students graduating by January 2009 are not considered “dual enrolled” for Spring Semester courses.

Late Registration
TECHLINE will be available for schedule adjustments and late registration beginning Wednesday, December 10, through Thursday, December 18. TECHLINE is available to all students who have met with an advisor for Spring Semester 2009. During late registration, payment must be made on the day of registration to ensure that your classes will remain in the system. TECHLINE hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to midnight, and on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Data entry registration will be available during advising hours.  TECHLINE will also be available for schedule adjustments and registration.  No registration for Spring Semester classes may occur after January 9, 2009.

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