News, information and events from Thomas Nelson Community College

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Thomas Nelson Community College’s (TNCC) Dental Hygiene Program has been accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and granted “initial accreditation” status. A specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education, CODA conducted an on-site review at TNCC in March, and as required, has scheduled its next on-site evaluation for spring 2012 before the program’s first class graduates.

The College added the Associate Degree Program in Dental Hygiene to complement its Allied Health offerings. Occupying 5,000 square-feet on the second floor of TNCC’s Historic Triangle campus facility, the program starts its first classes this month.

“I’m excited. It takes two years with a full-time Dental Hygiene faculty to prepare and submit the materials to CODA. We completed this task, conducted the site visit, received Virginia Community College System approval, approval from the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia and received our accreditation designation in 15 months. That’s fantastic,” said TNCC’s Dental Hygiene Program Director Harold Marioneaux.

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The Office of Financial Aid at Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) has  announced that students who have anticipated aid in excess of paying their tuition and fees have two ways to purchase books and supplies up to $650 for the upcoming summer semester.

Option 1: Beginning Wednesday, August 11, students may rent selected textbooks and use their financial aid for on-line purchases. Textbook rental affords students savings of up to 50 percent. Visit www.rent-a-text.com for more information regarding this innovative program. A valid credit card is required to secure the return and/or damages to books that are rented.

Option 2: Beginning Wednesday, August 11 students may order books and supplies online through the TNCC bookstore at www.tncc.edu/bookstore/ and use their financial aid for the purchases. Students may order new or used books and pick up their purchases, or have the items shipped to them. Shipping charges of up to $19.99 will be deducted from their financial aid. Shipping charges over $19.99 will require payment by the student.

Option 3: Students can still go to the bookstore in August to purchase/rent books and purchase supplies. The dates for this option are:

• August 16, Nursing/Dental Hygiene
• August 17, last name M-Z
• August 18,  last name A-L
• August 19-September 10, open to all

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Beginning today, Monday August 2, the Office of Financial Aid, Veteran Affairs and Scholarships at Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) will provide services for students from two Hampton campus locations.

Students who need to drop off Financial Aid or Veteran Affairs paperwork will see an advisor in room 212, Griffin Hall.

Students who have questions about their Financial Aid or VA Benefits, will need to go to the Gallery located in Wythe Hall just past the Gators Cafeteria, next to the Library.

The dual locations are an effort to minimize congestion in Griffin Hall and also expedite service to TNCC students as they enter “the home stretch of fall registration,” notes Director of Financial Aid, Veteran Affairs and Scholarships Kathryn Anderson.

For more information, please call (757) 825-2848.

1. Complete online parking application at www.tncc.edu/parking/student/studentparkapp.php
2. Remember to print and review your confirmation page which includes the date and location to pick up your permit
3. Your valid TNCC student ID is required to pick-up your permit. If you do not have a TNCC student ID, you may obtain one in the Photo ID office located in Diggs Hall, Room 155. Your first TNCC student ID is free.

Payment must be received by noon on Friday, August 6 or your classes may be canceled (see tuition policy at www.tncc.edu/tuition)

To make a payment:

1) Pay online by visiting MyTNCC (VCCS SIS89 > Self Service > Campus Finances > Make A Payment)

2) Pay in person at the Cashier’s Window in Diggs Hall, room 109 at the Hampton Campus or room 116 at the Williamsburg Campus. Cashiering hours for both campuses are as follows:  Monday–Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. –12 p.m.

3) To pay using FACTS TUITION PAYMENT PLAN, visit www.tncc.edu/financial_aid/facts.php

Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) will be closed to the public from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Monday, August 16 for All College Day. All faculty and staff will be participating in professional development activities at the Hampton campus. Services will resume at TNCC locations in Hampton and Williamsburg at 2:15 p.m.

All College Day officially marks the beginning of a new academic year at TNCC. In preparation for the fall semester, all faculty and staff will be attending various forums, presentations, and professional development activities.

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As of June 1, 2010, all New TNCC Students have been required to attend a Gatortation session in preparation for advising, registration and college success (Please see the definition of New Students below). These mandatory sessions provide each new student with an academic plan, college orientation and the opportunity to register for Fall classes. Students cannot register for courses until they have completed the Gatortation session. Students must complete their Placement Tests before attending the Gatortation session.

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Thomas Nelson Community College Workforce Development, Office of Continuing Education, in partnership with RedVector, now offers a course library that boasts more than 2,100 essential and interactive offerings.  These online courses cover continuing education requirements and professional development training for Engineering, Architecture, Interior design, Construction, Land Surveying, Building Inspection and Landscape Architecture Industries.

Each online course meets the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations requirements for Engineers, Architects, Contractors, Land Surveyors, Landscape Architects and other industry professionals. [Read more →]