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Admission and
Registration Procedures for Distance
Learning Students
We are pleased that you
are considering York Technical College. Our goal for you as a distance
learning participant is the same as for all students -- a quality
education at an affordable cost. Listed below are some steps that will
assist you in the process of becoming a student at York Technical College
and registering for distance learning courses.
We hope that you enjoy
gaining college credits at a location which is more convenient for you.
However, at times, it may be necessary for you to visit our main campus
for specific services.
Step 1. APPLICATION
Complete an application
for admission. Applications are available from the Admissions Office or
call 327-8008 or
1-800-922-TECH to have an application mailed to you or access our on-line
application at www.yorktech.com.
Submit your completed
application to:
Admissions Office
York Technical College
452 S Anderson Road
Rock Hill SC 29730
Step 2. PLACEMENT
TESTING
If your goal is to
complete a degree, diploma or certificate program or if you wish to take
courses which require reading, math or English prerequisites, you may need
to take one of the Tech placement tests. If you have SAT or ACT scores or
you have earned college credits, the placement test may not be necessary.
Contact Admissions to determine whether you need to take the placement
test. If the placement test is necessary, you will be given several
testing options. There is a $10 non-refundable fee before you take
the placement test.
Step 3. ADMISSION TO THE
COLLEGE
After submitting your
application and taking the placement test, if necessary, you are now ready
to speak with an Admissions Counselor and be accepted to the College and
admitted into a program (major). To do this, call the Admissions Office
and ask to speak with a Counselor. Please identify yourself as a Distance
Learning student. At this time, the Counselor will let you know what, if
any, additional information is required to process your acceptance. In
addition, your counselor will provide you with information about the
different financial aid opportunities available to you.
Step 4. ORIENTATION AND
ADVISING
After being accepted to
the College, an acceptance letter will be mailed to you. Read this letter
carefully. It will contain instructions on how to contact your advisor for
assistance in scheduling.
In addition, you will
need to participate in an orientation session in order to learn more about
your program of study and receive special information about being a
distance learning student.
If you are taking a
telecourse: you are required to attend an orientation prior to beginning
your class. Orientation dates are listed in the Student Class Schedule and
your class schedule print-out.
If you are taking a
teleclass: you will receive an orientation on the first day of class.
If you are taking an
online course: you will receive a letter in the mail from your instructor
giving you directions on how to access your class. There will be an
orientation to the software, WebCT, on your class homepage.
Step 5. REGISTRATION
Call the Registration
Hotline at 327-8002 or 1-800-768-4636. Have your social security number,
course code and section number of the course(s) you plan to take ready
when you call. There is a $10 registration fee.
Step 6. PAYMENT OF FEES
Be sure to pay your
tuition and fees through one of the methods listed in the Schedule of
Classes bulletin by the payment deadline date. Payment may be made by
check, Discover, MasterCard, Visa or financial aid.
Step 7. BOOK PURCHASE
Before your first class
meeting, call the bookstore at 327-8011 to purchase your textbooks and
arrange for them to be mailed to you or visit the bookstore on the main
campus.
Step 8. STUDENT ID CARD
AND LIBRARY
You will receive
information about the use of the library during your orientation session.
Step 9. GENERAL
INFORMATION
Call the number(s)
listed below or 1-800-922-TECH if you need assistance from any of the
following Student Services:
Career Planning
Admissions/Counseling Office 327-8008
Financial Aid/Veterans'
Affairs Finanical Aid Office 327-8005
Tutoring,Student Support
Services 981-7198
Learning and Physical
Disabilities, Student Support Services 981-7198
Job Placement Job
Placement Office 327-8052
Registration Student
Records 327-8002
Student Activities, Col
101 ,Student Growth and Development 981-7055
Withdrawals Student
Growth and Development 981-7055 |
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