Tidewater Community College

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Janae Thompson’s dream is Broadway, and the Tidewater Community College graduate is getting closer. Thompson left Oct. 12 for the American Musical and Dramatic Arts Academy, a college conservatory for the performing arts with campuses in New York City and Los Angeles. Fittingly, Thompson is NYC-bound, and she credits TCC for giving her the foundation she needs to succeed. “TCC helped me really blossom,” she said. “I am able to network with people now and build connections.” A singer, actress and lyrical dance performer, Thompson discovered her love for the performing arts at a Regent University summer program. She graduated from Churchland High a year early in 2012 and decided on TCC when she was unsure of her next step. Thompson had to audition with a song (“Soon as I get home” from “The Wiz”) and monologue (“And the winner is” from David-Matthew Barnes) for the arts academy, which accepts just 31 percent of applicants. The integrated program combines singing, dancing and acting and has an alumni base that includes cast members from “Glee” to “Hunger Games” to “Wicked.” (at Tidewater Community College)

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Dragging your feet on class registration? Still haven't taken your placement tests or purchased your books? All campuses will be open Sat., Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon to offer students one-on-one help with financial aid, placement testing and class registration.www.tcc.edu/specialenrollment

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The college is extending its hours through Jan. 16 to help students register for spring classes. Stop by any campus for one-on-one help! (at www.tcc.edu/specialenrollmentday)

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We're heading towards the holidays, but that doesn't mean TCC is taking a break! We're offering an adjusted schedule to help students with admission and class registration into the new year.

College offices will be closed beginning at noon on Dec. 23 through Dec. 28. Offices are also closed from Dec. 30 through Jan. 4.

Special Enrollment Day, Dec 29 Offices for student services, academic divisions, business offices and bookstores will be open on Dec. 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. TCC's Center for Military and Veterans Education on the Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach campuses will be open to provide advising services also during that timeframe. The TCC Center for Workforce Solutions will be available to serve walk-in clients during those hours, too.

The TCC Information Center will be staffed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 23, 26, 29, 30 and Jan. 2. The center will also open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 27 and 31 in addition to Jan. 3. The CMVE will be staffed for telephone and email responses during those same periods. Call [phone] or email [email protected] for assistance.

The Student Information System’s web access will be available 24 hours a day during the break. E-Advisors will be available daily except for Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Office of Information Systems support will also be available.

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What would you be able to do if you were able to graduate from college with no debt? At TCC, 3 out of 5 students does just that.

Take your first steps to a debt-free degree: www.tccenroll.com.

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We know that the spring semester seems a long way off. But it's really not.

Now's the time to sign up for the classes you need, whether you are a current student or have been thinking about joining us at TCC.

Remember: Classes start Jan. 12.

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Every year hundreds of TCC graduates take advantage of our guaranteed admissions agreements with all of Virginia's public universities and many private colleges. Learn more at www.tcc.edu/transfer!

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Ready. Set. Register! (at www.tcc.edu)

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Tidewater Community College has again been recognized by Military Times as a “Best for Vets” institution. It’s the third time in five years the college has been listed among the top 10. The rankings were released today.

  TCC ranks third among all two-year colleges, an improvement from 2013, when it was No. 5.

In their fifth year, the Military Times rankings factor in the most comprehensive school-by-school assessment of veteran and military students’ success rates.

“We are honored to be named a ‘Best for Vets’ institution for 2015,” said Bruce Brunson, executive director of TCC’s Center for Military and Veterans Education. “It’s our mission to serve military, veterans and their families each and every day. We are committed to providing education and career transition services for those who serve our nation with pride and excellence.”

  The only other Virginia community college to be ranked is Southwest Virginia Community College at No. 18.

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Just a reminder: TCC is open and operating on a normal class schedule tomorrow, Nov. 11. #VeteransDay  

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Tidewater Community College, in cooperation with the City Of Norfolk, Hampton Roads Transit and the Downtown Norfolk Council, will conduct an emergency exercise Friday, Nov. 7, on the TCC Norfolk Campus. The drill, to test the school’s emergency response, is expected to begin about 9:30 a.m. at the TCC Roper Performing Arts Center and will conclude by noon. Parking will be prohibited on Granby between Freemason and Market Street/College Place starting Thursday night until noon on Friday. Evacuation and treatment of simulated injuries may increase pedestrian traffic on Granby, Freemason and Monticello.

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PRIORITY ENROLLMENT STARTS NOV. 3

Priority Enrollment for returning students begins Monday, Nov. 3 and continues through Sunday, Nov. 9. Current TCC students have been assigned a priority enrollment date, which gives them an early opportunity to enroll in the courses. Current students can register anytime from their priority date through Jan. 11 for spring classes. Find your priority enrollment appointment: http://bit.ly/1wzjyuB.

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Welcome to Arts @ TCC, your guide to the fine and performing arts and cultural events at Tidewater Community College. TCC enriches the fabric of life in the communities it serves by providing a rich array of art exhibitions, performances and cultural events that are open to all of Hampton Roads. Its venues include the Visual Arts Center in Olde Towne Portsmouth, the TCC Roper Performing Arts Center in downtown Norfolk, and the TCC Theatre on its Chesapeake Campus. We hope you will enjoy exploring Arts @ TCC and join us at an upcoming event.

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No Classes Tuesday, Oct. 21

As scheduled in the Academic Calendar, there will be NO CLASSES on Tuesday, October 21 due to the Faculty Professional Development Day. College offices will be open. 

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Spring class offerings are posted online! Plan your next semester now: www.tcc.edu/schedule. IMPORTANT SPRING 2015 DATES  Nov. 3: Returning students register for classes Nov. 10: New & returning students register for classes  Dec. 15: Tuition due  Jan. 12: Classes begin

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Midterms are right around the corner! Snap a pic of your #MidtermStudyStyle – your favorite spot, your study buddy, the books on your desk – and share it for the chance to win! We’ll pick a favorite every day (Oct. 13-17) and award a grand prize to the most creative entry. Share your photo with @BNTCC and @TCCVA using #MidtermStudyStyle #BNTCC! (at www.tcc.edu)