Advising and Counseling Centers
Advising & Counseling offices provide three primary services: success coaching, academic advising, and counseling.
Success Coaches are available to provide students with support in completing the registration process and transition into college. Success Coaches connect students to campus resources and assist them throughout their first year by offering workshops designed to increase student success.
Academic advisors support students in developing plans to achieve their personal, academic and career goals. They assist students in exploring academic and career interests, monitor their academic success and track progress toward completing their educational requirements. Academic advisors help students identify and enroll in appropriate courses and make referrals to College resources and opportunities to help them achieve their goals.
As one portion of TCC’s advisement program, counselors, academic advisors, and faculty advisors assist students with their program of study. To comply with regulations of the Texas Success Initiative, all First Time in College (FTIC) students must participate in the testing and advisement process. In addition to the Advising and Counseling Centers located on each campus, TCC students also have access to online academic advising. Online academic advising provides support via chat and email.
Counselors specialize in providing confidential assistance for students experiencing personal concerns such as anxiety, depression, or other issues. They can also help students investigate strategies to achieve academic success through developing effective study habits, enhancing communication skills, minimizing test anxiety, improving time management, and exploring opportunities for the further development of critical and independent thinking.
Refer to the TCC website to contact the Advising and Counseling offices.
New Student Group Advisement (NSGA)
NSGA is a group advising session that provides information for FTIC students regarding:
- TCC policies and requirements
- WebAdvisor & MyTCC
- Sign up for New Student Orientation
- Degree and certificate offerings
- Building the best schedule
- Free student resources
NOTE: Students cannot take the TSI assessment test (if required) or enroll at TCC until this requirement is fulfilled.
In an effort to partner in success, FTIC students are required to complete two advising visits per semester until they reach 30 credit hours. An advising visit is a one-on-one meeting with a counselor or advisor either by phone, face-to-face (preferred), or online after the start of classes of the initial term for which a student registers. These advising sessions are designed to assist students with academic and career planning. Additionally, as part of TCC’s ongoing efforts for student success, an Advising Case Management plan has been created. This practice assists students in remaining in contact with Advising, connects them with other offices, and supports them through their time at TCC.
Campus CARE Teams
Each TCC campus has a CARE Team. Each CARE Team includes a cross section of the campus community including Academic Affairs, Advising and Counseling, Student Accessibility Resources, Campus Police, Student Conduct and Title IX, and Student Development Services, who provide consultation and support for students in distress or those that pose a threat to themselves and/or others.
CARE Team functions include Consultation, Assessment, Resources, and Education.
- Consultation - Assess concerns regarding the safety and well-being of students by drawing upon professional experience within the campus community.
- Assessment - Determine referred student’s need for emotional, psychological, or physical support and refer to appropriate resources.
- Resources - Identify campus and community resources for students.
- Education - Provide professional development and training opportunities for faculty and staff. Promote proactive workshops for students such as stress management and conflict resolution.
To make a referral, complete the online Incident Reporting Form. In case of emergency call 817-515-8911.
Refer to the TCC website to contact the campus CARE teams.
Career Services
The Office of Career Services assists students and alumni in locating employment compatible with their professional needs and educational objectives. Career Services also specializes in assisting students by providing career assessment tools and assisting students with determining a college major of career “pathway.” Current and former students seeking full-time, part-time, or temporary employment are encouraged to use the service for:
- My Plan Career Assessment
- Information regarding career exploration, employment trends, and salary needs
- Résumé and cover letter assistance
- Mock interviews
- Job search assistance including current job openings (both part-time and full-time, on- and off-campus)
- Information regarding on-campus job fairs, employment recruitment, and employment interviews
- Workshops on career-related topics
- Career development assistance
- Online career related services
Refer to the TCC website to contact the Career Services offices.
Health Services
The mission of Health Services is to promote a balanced lifestyle designed to enhance the collegiate experience. Each TCC campus provides a Health Services office staffed by Registered Nurses. Heathcare staff provide a spectrum of services including first aid, emergency care, chronic disease monitoring, weight management, health education, health counseling and referral to appropriate healthcare agencies or providers. Students are encouraged to use the campus health center, which provides confidential services free of charge. The following services and opportunities are also available:
- Pregnancy Testing
- STI Testing
- Bone Marrow Registry
- Blood Donation drives
- Guest Lecturers and Performers
- Community Service and Outreach
- Annual Health Fair
- Student Engagement Activities
NOTE: Students are financially responsible for any health services needed outside of the campus health center, such as ambulance transport or physician visit.
Refer to the TCC website to contact the Health Services offices.
Student Accessibility Resources (SAR)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Student Accessibility Resources provides equal access to College programs, services and activities for qualified students with disabilities.
Requests for an accommodation/equal access are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and are determined based on the functional limitations caused by the disability and the supporting documentation provided.
For additional information and eligibility requirements regarding Student Accessibility Resources, refer to the TCC website.
Learning Diagnostician
Students who are enrolled as full-time students at TCC and are experiencing ongoing academic difficulties that are interfering with their educational progress may be eligible for a learning disability (LD) assessment.
The Learning Disability Diagnostician is available to assess the educational, learning styles and program needs of students, provide psychoeducational diagnostic information and work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with learning disabilities.
Students may access the services of the Learning Diagnostician by contacting the Coordinator of Student Accessibility Resources. Veterans in need of educational evaluations to supplement other assessment information, contact the Veterans Counselor on the individual’s campus.
Service Animals on Campus
Individuals with disabilities are permitted to be accompanied by their service animals. Service animals must always be under the control of their owner and must never be left unattended on campus or in automobiles. Students with a service animal on campus may register with Student Accessibility Resources (SAR). For additional information and eligibility requirements regarding Service Animals, refer to the SAR Procedures Manual which can be accessed through the SAR webpage.
Refer to the TCC website to contact the SAR offices.
Testing Centers
The Testing Center on each campus administers the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSI-A), computer-based placement test that measures writing, reading, and mathematics skills. Information on TSI-A is available in any campus Testing Centers or the online catalog.
Testing Centers also administer the College’s program of credit-by-examination/experience (CBE) and College Level Examination Program (CLEP).
Students are required to complete the following activities before they will be allowed to attempt the TSI Assessment:
- Watch PAA video (Pre-Assessment Activity)
- Watch on campus or online through Web Advisor (under “Prepare to Register” section)
- Watch a 19 minute mandatory video covering the TSI and what to expect when testing
Students should contact the campus Testing Center for additional information and appointments.
Transfer Center
Transfer Centers are available on each campus to help students plan for transfer to four-year institutions. TCC personnel provide information regarding admissions requirements, programs of study, transferability of courses, and scholarships. In addition, representatives from various colleges and universities visit the TCC Campus Transfer Centers on a consistent basis to meet with students who need assistance with the transfer process.
Refer to the TCC website to contact the campus Transfer Centers.
Veteran Services
TCC is approved by the Texas Veterans Commission to participate as a College in veterans’ educational programs under one facility code, located at 1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. Information for veterans and military connected students can be found on the TCC website.
Veterans Advisors and Counselors work to empower our veterans, while promoting learning, and advocating for policies and procedures designed to perpetually improve TCC, making the College, truly veteran-friendly.
Veterans Advisors and Counselors can provide:
- Individual and group educational and vocational guidance services.
- Short-term confidential personal counseling.
- Confidential counseling to help with transition challenges.
- Confidential counseling toward understanding and overcoming social, emotional, and developmental issues.
- Referrals to campus services, resources, and opportunities.
- Referrals to local, state, and federal Veterans Affairs (VA) agencies and resources as needed.
- Veteran student wellness and/or student success seminars.
Refer to the TCC website to contact the campus Veteran Services offices.
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