Calling All New Students!

Welcome to Delaware Tech!  We’re pleased that you’ve chosen the Owens Campus and look forward to getting to know you. Our faculty and staff are friendly and helpful; they work together to ensure that your classes are interesting and challenging and that your time on campus will be memorable.

Right now, you’re probably excited about beginning college. But are you a little nervous, too? Don’t worry, that’s normal. You may have lots of questions about Delaware Tech and what’s expected of you. The answers can be found at

New Student Orientation - Fall 2009

Our goal is to make your transition as smooth and stress-free as possible. It’s our job to answer your questions and provide insight into a variety of topics, including academic advisement, classes, financial aid, special support services, student activities, and more. Just as importantly, you’ll meet current student leaders and other incoming students — those who feel just like you do!

So take a few hours and join us at New Student Orientation on Thursday, August 20 at 8:45 a.m. This special program is a good first step toward your success in college. It really will be “time well spent!” See you there!

• Date: Thursday, August 20, 2009 8:45 a.m.
• Location: Carter Partnership Center

Make it a great beginning! Refreshments will be served.

Register for New Student Orientation - Fall 2009

A Special Note for Parents: New Student Orientation is all about YOU! This day will give you a good start on the road to success. Since the activities are designed for adults, we urge you to obtain child care as there will be no accommodations for children.

Agenda

Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 8:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Carter Partnership Center
Jack F. Owens Campus
Delaware Technical & Community College

8:45 Check-in

• Agenda & handouts

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. We're glad you're here! Welcome & Overview

• Dr. Ileana M. Smith, Vice President and Campus Director
• Dr. Orlando J. George, Jr., President
• Roady Presentation, Kerri Harmon, Activities Coordinator
• Student Greeting - Renatae Cuffee, Student Senate Vice President

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Facts You Should Know

• Student Success 101 - Information about grades, attendance and resources available on campus.
• Technology 101 - Get up to speed with Delaware Tech's MyDTCC, Blackboard & Webmail system.
• Fun 101 - Learn about student activities, clubs, events, athletics, and study abroad opportunities.

11:45 - 12:45 p.m. Lunch

• Enjoy lunch with your technology advisor

12:45 - 2:00 p.m. Geography 101(Optional)
See what the campus has to offer

• Student Support Services - promoting academic success
• The Learning Center - good resources
• Open Computer Lab
• Public Safety - the women and men in blue
• Gymnasium Complex
• Campus Bookstore - books, snacks & more
• Stephen J. Betze Library
• Roady Center for Student Success - eye to the future
• Financial Aid

Delaware Tech offers reasonable accomodations to assist students with disabilities. A sign language interpreter will be available at orientation for individuals with hearing impairments. To request special seating near the interpreter, or if you have any questions regarding accomodations please contact Sara Moore, ADA counselor at 855-1681.