New Student Orientation
Orientation is provided to new students to help transition into Ogeechee Technical College and to assist students in understanding academic, financial, and college policies, procedures, requirements, and expectations. Further, orientation is provided to enable students to make well-informed choices and promote an awareness of available resources and non-classroom opportunities. The Admissions Office coordinates the new student orientation sessions with participation from each of the support services. The orientation program also help students adjust to technical and career education life and become aware of the physical layout of the campus.
Orientation is offered for both day and evening students. Students taking only online classes or who missed the scheduled orientation sessions may view the interactive online orientation to familiarize themselves with the policies, rules, functions and personnel of the College.
During the orientation program, each student completes an online orientation program that covers all essential policies and resources and then attends a session on campus (Meet Your Campus) that focuses on campus resources and success. During the on-campus portion, students receive a packet of information that includes all items covered during the orientation. After the general orientation session, new students attend student support services and procedural workshops, which focus on topics such as the Library, Banner Web, financial aid, tutoring services, student activities, etc. At the end of the Meet Your Campus sessions and the online orientation, students submit documentation signifying coverage of the orientation materials and attendance. The online portion of the orientation includes assessments throughout to ensure students have obtained the necessary information.