We are delighted that you have selected Three Rivers to assist you in your college journey.

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• WELCOME

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We are delighted that you have selected Three
Rivers to assist you in your college journey.

• We provide a comprehensive staff of student
  support personnel who will assist you reach your
  educational goals.
• We wish you the best in all your pursuits.

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Student Development helps you in

• Admissions
• Orientation
• Placement Testing
• Disability Support Services
• Counseling Services
• Academic Advising
• Career Exploration
• Transfer to Four-Year Schools
• Graduation

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OTHER SUPPORT PERSONNEL AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU

• REGISTRARS STAFF
• VETERANS AFFAIRS
• FINANCIAL AID
• TUTORING (TASC)
• LIBRARIANS
• WRITING CENTER
• MATH LAB
• INSTRUCTORS
• DEANS
• CAREER SERVICES

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Keep all your contact information up to date!

• Please update any changes to addresses, emails,
  and telephone numbers as they occur.
• Three Rivers emails, your instructors attempts
  at reaching you, and important college updates
  will fall through the cracks if we don't have the
  correct contact information.

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Success Pointers

• Get to the campus at least 15 minutes early to
  ensure a parking space
• Attend class. Many students fail due to poor
  attendance.
• Be on time
• Be prepared
• Get tutoring help before youre in academic peril
• Exchange phone numbers with at least one other
  classmate to stay current on all assignments

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Survival Tips

• Read the college catalog and the student
  handbook (available online or in the Student
  Services Office)
• Learn important college dates and deadlines
• Meet with your faculty members and ask for
  additional assistance, when needed
• Students who establish a relationship with their
  assigned advisors tend to be more successful, so
  initiate a meeting about a month into the
  semester.

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• Type your papers and pass them in on time.
• Bring writing utensils to class
• Use a stapler on all assignments
• Read your syllabi and keep up with homework
• Maintain a balanced schedule between your
  academic and social life and work schedule.
• Enroll in a First Year Experience Class to learn
  time management and college survival skills
• Become involved in one of TRCCs 20 clubs. The
  more involved students are, the better grades
  they get!

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• Be proactive and contact your assigned advisor
  via the email or by telephone.
• Use appropriate adult behavior dress, speak, and
  act with courtesy, kindness, and respect.
• Turn off your cell phones in class!

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College Terms De-Mystified

• Semester- each semester runs for approximately 15
  weeks there are 2 semesters in an academic year
• Registration- when you sign up for classes
• Intersession- the time between semesters
• Credit hour- equals the hours you are in the
  classroom per week
• Selecting a Major- see Career Services at
  383.5239 for assistance in selecting a major if
  youre undecided
• Transferring to a four-year school- we can assist
  you in selecting appropriate courses for transfer
• What is a prerequisite versus a co-requisite-
  prerequisite is the course(s) you must take
  before a specific course, and co-requisite is the
  course(s) you take at the same time as a specific
  course
• What is full-time versus part time course-load-
  full time is 4 classes (at least 12 credits),
  part time is 1-3 classes (11 credits, or less)

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What are General Education requirements?

• Each student must complete 1/3 of his or her
  studies in General Education classes
• General Education classes cover a broad range of
  topics to provide every student with a
  well-rounded education
• All four (4) year institutions also require
  General Education courses, so students are able
  to work toward their bachelors degree at the
  same time they are completing their Associate
  Degree requirements.

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ONLINE COURSES

• The Educational Technology Committee has a
  developed a tool/decision aide for students. The
  presentation entitled eLearning What It Takes
  to be Successful can be viewed by clicking the
  link on the Distance Learning page at
  http//www.trcc.commnet.edu/Dist_Lrng/Dist_lrng_in
  dex.htm. It is recommended that students who have
  never taken previously an online class review
  this short presentation.
• (Note The Adobe Flash player 8 or 9 is required
  to view the presentation. For home this is a
  free download available at http//www.adobe.com/sh
  ockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_VersionShoc
  kwaveFlash.

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How, when, and where do we pay for tuition and
fees?

• Payment is due at the time you register for
  classes
• Payment is made directly to the cashier. Cash,
  Credit Card, and Personal Checks are accepted
• If the cashiers office is closed, please use the
  locked drop box outside of the Cashiers office
  or consult a Student Services Representative
• Depending on the exact timing, you may be able to
  pay fees only at the time of registration and
  then follow a payment plan. PLEASE consult the
  course schedule booklet or a Student Services
  Representative for details

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Follow -Up

• Check on line to ensure you are enrolled in the
  courses you selected by going to
  www.online.commnet.edu Follow the Log In steps in
  your information packet using the bright green
  card.
• If you have any concerns regarding your
  registration status, please contact the
  Registrars Office at 860.892.5756

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COLLEGE BOOKSTORE

• Located in the tan building in the far corner of
  the parking lot
• Hours Mon-Tues 9am-630 pm, wed-Thurs 9am-4pm,
  and Fri 9am-12pm
• Phone number 887-6842
• Bring a copy of your registration form with you
  when you are ready to purchase your books
• Financial Aid students wait until you receive a
  letter in the mail (about 2 weeks before classes
  start) indicating its time to get your books

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DIRECTIONS TO THE MOHEGAN CAMPUS

• From New London, Groton, or Mystic
• Follow Route 32 to I-395. Take Exit 81 East
• From Colchester and points West
• Follow Route 2 East until it merges with Route 32
  South. Go to the end of the expressway
• From Jewett City and points North
• Take I-395 South to Exit 81 East
• From Ledyard/Navy or the Subase Area
• Follow Route 12 to the junction of Route 2A.
  Take Route 2A (Mohegan Pequot Bridge) to I-395
  North. Take Exit 81 East
• From all points above
• From Exit 81 East go to the end of the
  expressway. Follow the signs for Route
  169-Taftville (Harland Road). Turn right at the
  intersection of Harland Road and Ox Hill Road.
  Take next right onto Mahan Drive. The Mohegan
  Campus is the brick building on the corner.

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Thank you and have a wonderful semester