Students will be informed by mail of the dates, times and procedures for registration. This information will be mailed to the student’s Campus Cruiser email account or to the individual student address on file in the Student Records Office. It is important to keep the Student Records Office notified of address changes and to regularly check Campus Cruiser email.
Registration for the next term begins approximately five weeks before the end of the current term. MTC has two types of registration–advisor assisted registration and web registration.
Advisor-Assisted registration is used by students who must see an advisor. Although you may consult an advisor any time, this period is set aside during each term so students may choose their next term courses with the assistance of an advisor. Please be sure to schedule advisor appointments in advance. This process is designed to support student/advisor rapport in a relaxed environment. If you are not sure who to contact, check the Advisement Information in the MTC Registration Guide or contact the Advisement Center at 738-7810. After being advised for courses, you may select the times by visiting the Online Services Centers on campus or going online. After your schedule is complete, you may go to Data Entry–Beltline Campus, WM 103, or Airport Campus, ASC 223–to have your courses entered into the computer. The last step is to pay your tuition and fees by the designated time. Tuition and fees may be paid online, by phone, by mail or on campus.
Web enabled-students who have been given permission to register online by their departmental advisor may select and register online through MTC Online at midlandstech.edu/mtconline beginning at the same time as advisor assisted registration. You may pay online, by mail, by phone or on campus by the designated fee payment deadline. If you are not sure if you can register online, go to the “check if I can register online” link on the MTC Online Student Menu.
Tuition and Fee Payment–Students’ account balances for tuition and fees should be paid in full by the end of the posted fee payment period. Students should reference their outstanding account balances and financial aid awards through their password-protected MTC Online account (midlandstech.edu/mtconline). Students with outstanding balances of more than $25 by the payment deadline will lose their classes. Students whose accounts are not paid in full by the end of Schedule Change will have their courses removed from the computer.
Extended Late Registration–All students registering after the end of the regular registration period through the end of schedule change will be assessed a late fee of $75. All students should complete registration prior to the first class day of the term.
Schedule Change Period–Students may change their classes during scheduled registration dates and during the first 2-3 days of the term, depending on the length of the session. Students should consult the Class Schedule or online college calendar for information on the Schedule Change dates for the current term. No transactions will be accepted through the web after the Schedule Change Period. Courses dropped during Schedule Change will be deleted from the student’s academic transcript.
Withdrawals–Courses withdrawn after Schedule Change to mid-term will be awarded a grade of “W.” After mid-term, if a student is passing the course at the time of withdrawal a grade of “W” will be assigned; if the student is failing, a grade of “WF” will be assigned. Students should be aware that withdrawals may negatively impact length of time to graduation and could result in loss of financial assistance. Students should consult with appropriate college personnel before withdrawing.
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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, prescribes the conditions under which information about students can be released. It is the policy of Midlands Technical College to follow those guidelines to protect the privacy of students. The following student rights are covered by the Act and afforded to all eligible students of the college:
The right to inspect and review information in the student’s educational records.
The right to request amendment of the contents of the student’s educational records if they are believed to be inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy or other rights.
The right to prevent disclosure without consent, with certain exceptions, of personally identifiable information from the student’s informational records.
The right to secure a copy of the college’s policy.
The right to file complaints with the US Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the college to comply with the provisions of the act.
Each of these rights, with any limitations or exceptions, is explained in the college’s policy and procedure statements (Policy 1.7 and Procedure 1.7.2), which may be received from the Registrar’s Office.
The college may provide directory information in accordance with the provisions of the act without written consent of an eligible student, unless that student requests in writing that such information not be disclosed. The following items are designated as directory information and may be released on any student for any purpose, at the discretion of the college, unless a written request for nondisclosure is on file: name, address, telephone number, dates of attendance, class, previous institution attended, major field of study, awards, honors and degree conferred.
Students who wish to request nondisclosure of the above items may indicate this by completing the appropriate form in the Student Records Office.
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The college Security Office should be notified in the event of any accident, illness or other incident that occurs on campus, including theft or vandalism. Midlands Technical College is not responsible for any theft or vandalism of personal property anywhere on college premises.
The MTC emergency number is 738-7199 (if calling from a cell phone or off-campus) or 7199 from an on-campus phone.
The Midlands Technical College’s Annual Campus Security Report required by the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 is available upon request in the Student Life Office. A copy of the annual report is also sent to students’ Campus Cruiser email accounts each fall semester. Data from the report are also published in the August/September edition of The Pony Express, the student newspaper, which is available online through the college’s website. Applicants are notified of this report’s availability on the admissions application form and on the college’s website. Any security warnings required under the act are posted on the college’s bulletin boards, MTCVNN and sent to the student’s college Campus Cruiser email. Students may also sign up to be notified on their cell phones by the college’s text-messaging system.
The primary goal of college security services is to reinforce the safety and security of the campus environment. To uphold this goal, campus security officers regularly patrol and monitor the campus environment. Identification checks are a routine practice in monitoring and maintaining a positive campus environment. To further safeguard the college environment, video surveillance devices are used throughout the campus, and signs notifying students of this surveillance are posted. Call boxes have also been placed in campus parking lots.
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(See Harassment.)
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In support of college policy and the college’s commitment to the health of the campus community, on-campus smoking and other tobacco use are permitted only in designated gazebos. Violators are subject to fines and disciplinary actions. Information on smoking cessation can be obtained from Student Life or Counseling Services.
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Solicitation is strictly prohibited on the MTC campuses. Any parties desiring to set up an information booth targeting students should contact the Office of Student Life. Any parties desiring to set up an information booth geared toward MTC faculty/staff should contact the Department of Human Resource Management.