We’re glad you’re here! Use this page to start your college career right. Activate Self-Service Meet Your Advisor Sign Up For Classes View Your Financial Aid Status Explore Brightspace/D2L & Navigate See Important Reminders This meeting is an important part of being successful in college. Your advisor will help you develop a class schedule and provide you with information to get off to a great start. You can meet with an advisor in any of three ways – pick the best for you: In person: Visit the Advising Center on the first floor of Building S/Student Services Building By phone: Call 803.535.1224 Email us and make an appointment: askme@octech.edu Once you’ve met with your advisor, you will be able to register for classes through Self-Service. For you to be able to receive FREE TUITION and other benefits, it’s important that you complete your FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid – even if you don’t think you qualify. FINANCIAL AID: Our Financial Aid staff is here to guide you through the process and make sure you benefit from all of the grants and scholarships that make college affordable. Office: First Floor, Building S/Student Services Building Phone: 803.535.1224 Email: finaid@octech.edu You can check your financial aid status and pay tuition on Self-Service. Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more. Once you’ve successfully logged in to Self-Service and waited 30 minutes for the system to process your account, you can log in to your other accounts. Here’s a brief overview of how you to use your accounts: Self-Service is your business account. This is where you: Brightspace/D2L is your main school account. This is where you: Log in to this account using your Self-Service password. Navigate is your app while you’re on the go. This is where you: Below are important items you don’t want to overlook before you start classes. Tuition is due by the published deadline to avoid late fees. You can pay tuition in your Self Service account. Add your cell phone number and personal email address so you don’t miss important announcements like weather closings. You can add your phone number in your D2L/Brightspace account (look for “Emergency Alert.”) Have a fun time learning insider tips and the ins-and-outs of student life here at OCtech. Student IDs are available in Student Services in Building S. You must sign up for classes before getting an ID. Permits are required to park on campus. Parking permits may be purchased at the cashier’s desk in Building S. You have access to free tutoring services through the Student Success Center. In-person and online tutoring is available, as well as a variety of study resources to help you succeed. 803.535.1376 | success@octech.edu March 25 – summer/fall registration begins Attendance is required on the first day of class. If you can’t attend, it’s your responsibility to notify the instructor prior to your first class. If you don’t attend the first class or notify your instructor of your expected absence, you’ll be dropped from the class. If you drop a class, you’re responsible for paying any non-refundable fees. You can drop classes without penalty by the end of the first week for full-term classes or the second day for mini-session classes. •All OCtech programs require a computerNew Student Guide
STEP TWO:
Meet With An Advisor
How to setup your advising:
Register For Classes
View Your Financial Aid Status
Explore Your Student Accounts
• check your financial aid status
• pay your bill
• review missing documents
• choose your classes
• see your transcript
• apply for graduation
• access class content
• submit assignments
• check your email
• see campus announcements
• apply for OCtech Foundation scholarships
• schedule appointments with your advisor, tutors or Student Services
• see your class schedule
• add reminders to your calendar
• find class study buddiesPay tuition
Join Campus Communication
Attend Orientation
Student ID and Parking Pass
Student Success Center
Important Dates
May 6 – summer fee/payment deadline
May 20 – summer full-term classes start
June 3 & 10 – summer I classes start
June 24 – summer II classes startFirst Day of Class
Technology Requirements
•For complete technology requirements and information about your Free Microsoft 365 access, visit the technology requirements page.