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Welcome Ravens to Renton Technical College!

This orientation is designed to give you a smooth start and ensure you have all the tools you need to succeed. The mini-course is organized into three main steps.

By completing this orientation, you will be able to navigate your academic pathway and financial options, utilize essential campus and technical resources like ctcLink and Canvas, and understand your rights and responsibilities as a student. At the end, you will sign up for an Entry Advising Session to register for classes. You can expect to spend 20-30 minutes reviewing the material in this course.

To navigate this course, click "Explore Areas of Study" from the navigation bar on the right or at the link below in Step 1. From there, you can click the 'Next' button at the bottom of each page.

Step 1: Admission & Academics

This section focuses on the initial steps of your journey at RTC, including program exploration and your partnership with RTC:

Explore Areas of Study: Guides you through the various programs and academic paths available.
Paying for College: Provides essential information on tuition, financial aid, and funding options.
Student Rights and Responsibilities: Outlines the code of conduct and the mutual expectations between you and RTC.

Step 2: Resources and Tech

This section ensures you are digitally prepared and aware of the various academic and technical support services available on campus:

Step 3: Advising & Completion

The final section transitions you into active planning and verifies orientation completion:

Advising Options: Details on different ways you can connect with an advisor, whether you need a quick question answered or a long-term educational plan.
Sign Up for An Entry Advising Session: The process for your initial meeting, where an advisor helps you select your first set of classes and ensures you are on the right path for your chosen program. Signing up for an Entry Advising Session is required.
Orientation Completion Activities: The final step to confirm that you have reviewed all necessary orientation materials. These activities are required.

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New Student Orientation Links

Admission & Academics

Resources & Tech

Advising & Completion

Advising Options
Sign Up for an Entry Advising Session
New Student Orientation Completion Activities