Admissions Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to Admissions and Record's most commonly asked questions.

Do I need a high school diploma or HSE (GED) to attend TMCC?

No, a high school diploma or HSE (formerly GED) is not required to attend TMCC, unless you are applying for special admission or wish to declare a degree program.

General

Does TMCC offer campus tours?

Yes! TMCC's Student Ambassadors provide tours of the Dandini Campus. Also check out our online virtual tour!

Can I walk at Commencement if I am completing my degree the following semester?

Students are eligible to participate in Commencement if they have completed all degree or certificate requirements in the Fall or Spring prior to Commencement, or are completing their degree in the Summer term directly following Commencement.

All graduating students are encouraged to participate in Commencement exercises held at the close of the Spring Semester each year. At that time, all associate degrees and certificates of achievement are conferred upon Fall, Spring and Summer graduates for the academic year.

Applicants for graduation will be sent information on Commencement ceremonies during the Spring Semester.

Does TMCC offer on-campus student housing?

No. Truckee Meadows Community College does not offer or provide student housing.

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How do I know if I qualify for a refund or for a refund exception?

Only in very specific cases can students qualify for a refund exception. Check the refund deadlines for classes you are enrolled in. You are responsible for officially dropping a class you are not attending.

If are you a veteran, international student, health sciences student, work-study student or receiving financial aid, contact those departments for more information; your status may affect refund processing.

If you are not in one of the groups listed above, and you drop a class during the 100% refund period, the charges will be refunded to you. After the 100% refund period, you will still owe either 50% or all of the fees, and you will get a "W" on your transcript. Shorter classes have refund dates based on when those classes begin and how long they last. Check Dates and Deadlines for full term refund dates.

To determine the refund period for your specific class(es):

1. Log in to MyTMCC and go to your Student Center.
2. Look in the "Finances" section
3. Click on the "Class Refund Dates" link

How do I order a duplicate diploma?

How do I verify my enrollment?

To verify your enrollment follow these instructions.

Current Students: Access Myhub National Student Clearinghouse and use your TMCC student login credentials to access the site.

Past Students: Access Myhub National Student Clearinghouse. Click Create Account and select whether you want to login using your LinkedIn or Google account.

I need proof that I have completed a degree at TMCC, but my diploma is not available yet. What can I do?

Once your graduation application has been processed, your degree is posted to your transcript and a communication is sent to your communications center in MyTMCC and to your TMCC email address notifying you that you have met the requirements for your degree.

If you are a current TMCC student, you are able to view and print out your unofficial transcripts using MyTMCC. Access to request your official transcript is available using MyTMCC.

The National Student Clearinghouse provides the following services (please note that these services are not free):

• You can order official transcripts.
• You (or your employer) can verify your degree.

If I'm a UNR student, do I need to apply for admission at TMCC?

Yes. Each school in the Nevada System of Higher Education has its own admissions process. To become a TMCC student, complete the online application.

The MyTMCC student portal is a "one-stop" gateway for accessing many TMCC applications and tools. Use it to search, register and pay for your classes.

MyTMCC is part of the Nevada statewide iNtegrate project hosted by System Computing Services (SCS), a unit of the Nevada System for Higher Education, and provides TMCC students, faculty and staff personalized access to information and tools in one secure, centralized location.

Through the portal, you have 24/7 access to the following:

• A checklist of "to do" items
• All communications from the College
• Shopping cart style course registration
• Advanced planning tools

To access MyTMCC, visit my.tmcc.edu.

Admissions

Do I need a high school diploma or HSE (GED) to attend TMCC?

No, a high school diploma or HSE (formerly GED) is not required to attend TMCC, unless you are applying for special admission or wish to declare a degree program.

Does TMCC have an application deadline?

No, TMCC does not have an admissions application deadline.

We encourage students to apply as early as possible to ensure they can complete the needed Steps to Enroll and get their preferred classes. In addition, we want you to be successful! Research shows students who apply well in advance of the first class meeting have much better success rates.

How do I become a student at TMCC?

Please begin by reviewing TMCC's Steps to Enroll. Once you have been admitted to TMCC, you will receive your student ID number, username, and password.

Then, prior to enrolling in classes, you will be asked to complete New Student Orientation (NSO) online.

If you have more questions, please feel free to contact the Admissions and Records Office.

How do new students obtain a MyTMCC username and password?

New students are mailed (either by postal mail or email) their MyTMCC login information based on the communication preference they indicate on their application for admission.

What are the criteria for acceptance into TMCC?

All adults are welcome to apply at TMCC.

If you are 17-years-old or younger or not a U.S. citizen, additional information is required. Contact the Admissions and Records Office for more information.

What do I do if I haven't received my admissions letter?

The student admission process typically takes between 3-5 business days. Depending on the preference you selected, you will receive your admissions letter either by email or postal mail.

If you have not heard from us after 7 business days, please contact the Admissions and Records Office.

What is the cost to attend TMCC?

Cost to attend full time at TMCC is considerably less than attending a university. See the tuition and fees section for current information.

What's the difference between an NSHE ID number and a TMCC Student ID number?

There is no difference; they are the same.

TMCC students are issued an official 10-digit Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Student ID number that is included in your official letter of admission from the TMCC Admissions and Records Office.

This is sometimes referred to as your TMCC ID or just Student ID.

Your NSHE Student ID number can be used throughout all NSHE institutions. The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) oversees all higher education in Nevada, including TMCC.

Where can I go to prepare for taking the HSE (formerly GED)?

TMCC's High School Equivalency (HSE) program (formerly "GED") will help prepare you to take the HSE examination.

Where do I find information about applying to TMCC as an international student?

Please visit the International Student Services website for detailed information available to international students.

Who needs to complete the TMCC Steps to Enroll?

All new, degree-seeking students must complete the Steps to Enroll. TMCC requires this to ensure your success as new college students. Finishing each required enrollment step will help prepare you for your first semester at TMCC and guide you towards graduation.

Add Drop Classes

How can I find out if a class is open?

Search for open classes/class sections either through the online Class Schedule or in MyTMCC > Find Open Classes (on the Add/Drop Classes screen).

How can I find out the deadlines to drop a class and get a refund?

To find drop deadlines for classes you are enrolled in:

1. Log in to MyTMCC and go to your Student Center.
2. In the "Academics" box you will see a list of classes you are enrolled in.
3. To the left of each class there is a calendar icon.
4. Click on the icon to see drop deadline information.

For a class that you are enrolled in but has not started yet:

1. In MyTMCC: click on the "My Class Schedule" link in the Academics box in your Student Center.
2. The next page lists your enrollment activity for the term. You can sort to show only your enrolled classes.
3. On the far right of each listing you will see "Deadlines".
4. Underneath that heading will be the calendar icon.
5. Clicking on the icon will give you drop deadlines.

To find refund deadlines:

1. Log in to MyTMCC and go to your Student Center.
2. In the "Finances" box click on the "Class Refund Dates" hyperlink.
3. Choose the appropriate semester and click the green "Check Refund Date" box.

Refund deadlines differ depending on what type of class you are taking; that is, a full-term or a short-term section. Students should check the deadlines for their specific short-term classes.

How do I add or withdraw from a class?

Adding a class

You may add classes anytime during the published registration period. Late starting classes may be added using MyTMCC up until the published start date of the class. Note: If you add classes or register late, you become immediately responsible for the fees for these classes and should be aware that you may not be eligible for any refunds if you drop from these classes.

Withdrawing from a class

Students may use MyTMCC to withdraw from classes until the mid-point (60%) of a class.

Unless the class is officially dropped, the student is responsible for the fees and the instructor may assign a failing grade. It is important for students to verify the accuracy of their enrollment schedules and fees any time a change is made.

Refunds for withdrawing from classes are based on the times the class has met and not on the attendance of a particular student.

How do I enroll in classes at TMCC?

To enroll in classes at TMCC, follow these instructions.

First: submit an application for admission to the College. You will receive an admissions letter with your student ID, username and initial password.

Then: log in to MyTMCC and click on the "Student Center". Check your Enrollment Dates (from the area on the right). If the links says "Open Enrollment Dates", you are eligible to enroll at any time.

All registration activity happens in the shopping cart.

• Under the "Academics" section, click on the "Enroll" link or the "Enrollment Shopping Cart" link.
• If you do not know the class number for the class you would like to add, use the search function on the shopping cart screen to search for open sections by subject and course number. From the list generated, select an open class (designated by a green circle). This puts the class into your shopping cart.
• To finish enrolling in the class: select the box next to the class and click "Enroll".
• Confirm this is the correct class and then click "Finish Enrolling".

How do I find out my final grades?

Access your grade report through MyTMCC. Grades are available approximately one week after the end of the semester.

If you need a printed copy of the grades, you can use MyTMCC to print an unofficial copy of your transcript that will show all your classes and grades, including previous terms.

I added a class but now want to drop it to add another class. How do I do this?

Prior to the beginning of any term, log in to MyTMCC, and go to your Student Center. There you can drop one class and add another.

If it is past the 100% refund period, you must get permission to get into the new class late by completing an Add/Drop Form, available from the academic department. The Add/Drop Form should be completed with signatures from the instructor and the department chair, then submit it to the Admissions and Records Office.

I am having difficulty adding classes. What should I do?

If you are experiencing difficulty enrolling in classes you should try the following:

• Check your holds. There are a variety of enrollment holds that may affect you as a student. For example, you may have a hold because you need to complete New Student Orientation, meet with an Academic Advisor, pay a past due balance, or update your information with Admissions and Records.
  • Log in to MyTMCC. Click on your "Student Center", to see if you have any holds listed. Contact Admissions and Records for clarification on any holds listed here.
  • Click on "Details" in the Holds section. These "Details" will outline steps required to remove the hold and the appropriate department to contact.
  • Log in to MyTMCC and go to your Student Center.
  • Look for the "Enrollment Dates" box (in the blue column on the right side of the screen). Click on the (blue) link in that box to see the date and time after which you can complete the enrollment process.
  • Prerequisites are listed in the College Catalog and also in the class schedule search, underneath each class identifier.
  • Log in to MyTMCC and check your transcript for classes that you have completed.

  If you have any further questions regarding enrollment, contact Admissions and Records.

  I've put classes in MyTMCC's shopping cart; now what do I do?

  Or, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to MyTMCC.
  2. Select the 'Student Center' link.
  3. Select your shopping cart.
  4. Select the classes you wish to enroll in by checking the box next to the class.
  5. Click the 'Enroll' button.
  6. Click the 'Finish Enrolling' button to complete the process.
  7. Use the delete button to remove classes that you are not planning to enroll in.

  What does it mean to audit a class?

  A student who audits a course will not receive a grade nor credit for that course. A student who is auditing pays regular fees and, at the discretion of the instructor, must meet all regular class requirements.

  Changing from audit to credit, or from credit to audit, must be done by submitting an Audit or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grade Change form before the last day to drop a class.

  For full term classes, these dates can be found in Dates and Deadlines.

  For short term classes, this information can be found by signing into MyTMCC and then looking at your class information in the Academics box. Clicking on the small calendar icon that appears to the left of each class you are taking will bring up the last date to drop or change to audit or satisfactory/unsatisfactory.

  What happens if I drop a class?

  If you are in a special student group, such as veterans or international students, you cannot drop classes without first clearing the process with the respective department. Also, if you are using financial aid to pay for classes, dropping a class can affect your award, so please check with the Financial Aid Office.

  Remember that an option instead of dropping a class is to change to audit. You will still pay for the class but will not receive a grade. If you are challenged by the work in a class, auditing it first and then taking the class for credit might be a good idea. You will need to speak with your instructor and complete an Audit or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grade Change form.

  It is important to check the drop dates for the class you’re thinking of dropping. Do this by signing into MyTMCC and then looking at your class information in the Academics box. Clicking on the small calendar icon that appears to the left of each class you are taking will bring up the various drop dates.

  The drop and refund dates vary based on the length of the class. This means that shorter term classes will have different drop periods than full term classes. If you drop a class during the 100% period, you will receive a full refund and the class will not show on your transcript. If you drop during the 50% period, you will receive a 50% refund and a W will appear on your transcript for the class. If you drop after the 50% period and before the final day to drop, you will not receive a refund and a "W" will appear on your transcript for the class.

  What is TMCC’s policy on repeating courses for a higher grade?

  A student who has repeated a course may petition to have the higher grade remain on his/her transcript and have the lower grade changed to an "R" to indicate the course was retaken.

  Students may replace up to 12 semester credits.

  To petition for grade replacement, please complete and submit a Grade Replacement Request for Repeated Courses form. Students will not receive duplicate credit for repeated courses.

  What should I do if I want to change a class?

  Check your schedule for add/drop deadlines and use MyTMCC.