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New Student Orientation

WELCOME TO PTCC!

Get Ready for College Success!

Orientation is more than a checklist — it’s your opportunity to get connected, feel confident, and hit the ground running at Pine Technical & Community College. Each program orientation is composed of 4 components.

Drop-In Activities

Come and go during this time to take care of important tasks and explore campus.

  • Meet your Student Success Advisor (mandatory)
  • Tour The REC
  • Connect to campus technology
  • Order your textbooks and pick up your Student ID
  • Finalize your fall registration
  • Check your financial aid or payment plan

Welcome Session

Kick things off with an official PTCC welcome!

  • Hear from college leadership
  • Learn what it means to be a PTCC student

Program Orientation

This is where you’ll dive into the details of your specific academic program.

  • Review required tools, supplies, and program expectations
  • Learn about attendance policies, grading, and how to succeed in your field

Student Success Workshop

Get the tools you need to manage your time, stay motivated, and keep everything balanced.

  • Learn how to plan your semester
  • Discover effective study habits
  • Get tips for balancing school, work, and life

Fall 2026 New Student Orientation Dates – Coming Soon!

Program Program Orientation Dates – Coming Soon! Location – Coming Soon!
Applied Engineering Technology
Automated Systems Technology
Automotive Technology
Business Programs
Construction Technology
Cyber Security
Early Childhood Education
Emergency Medical Services Professional
Gunsmithing and Firearms Technology
Healthcare Foundations
Liberal Arts
Management Information Systems
Networking
Precision Machining Technology
PSEO
PSEO
Psychology Transfer Pathway
Welding Technology

 

To register for your fall program orientation:

ORIENTATION REGISTRATION

Orientation is the best way to feel prepared, supported, and connected. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Before You Attend

Please complete the PTCC Vibe Check in your Ready, Set, Go: New Student Onboarding Course located in D2L. To access the course:

  1. Login to D2L.
  2. Open the “Fall 2025 Ready, Set, Go” course — you’ll find it in the right-hand toolbar under “My Courses.”
  3. Review all course content.
  4. Click on the Assessment menu, select Surveys, and complete the PTCC Vibe Check survey.

If you cannot find the course, please contact us at admissions@pine.edu.

When to Attend

Students Starting in Summer Semester:

Schedule a New Student Advising Meeting with a Student Success Advisor before the start of the semester, and register for your program-specific orientation.

Note: PSEO students should schedule a meeting with their PSEO Advisor to complete orientation and registration requirements.

Advising Meeting

PSEO MEETING

Students Starting in Fall Semester:

Register for your Program Orientation

ORIENTATION REGISTRATION

Students starting in Spring Semester:

Schedule a New Student Advising Meeting with a Student Success Advisor before the start of the semester.

Note: PSEO students should schedule a meeting with their PSEO Advisor to complete orientation and registration requirements.

Advising Meeting

PSEO MEETING

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