Educational Planning Day

Group advising and program exploration activities for Jan. 29.

 

Are You on Track? Check in and Explore Programs 

No classes are held before 3 p.m. on Educational Planning Day, held once per quarter. This is your chance to: 

  • Check in with your advisor to make sure your program completion, graduation, transfer and career goals are on track. ** PLEASE NOTE: Some departments, such as Running Start, will not be able to individually advise every student on Educational Planning Day. Feel free to make an appointment for a date before or after Educational Planning Day.** 
  • Patricipate in group advising activities. 
  • Explore programs that interest you. 

Educational Planning Day Activities  

All-Student Activities 

Club Rush 

Time: 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Location: Building 11 Student Center   

Find the perfect OSE club for you! 

Find OSE Clubs 

Information Systems Power Up Event 

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Location: Building 16, Room 319 
P.C. problems? Bring your computer or device to the Information Systems Power Up event! Free and open to all TCC students and employees. Intake ends at 1 p.m. Please do not bring college-owned computers or devices. 
 

Making College Affordable 

Time: In-person event: 10:30 a.m. 
           Online event: 1:30 p.m. 
Location: Building 19, Room 28 
Learn about the many ways you can get help paying for college! Presented by TCC Workforce Education. 

Senate Meeting 

Time: 3:30 p.m. 
Location: Building 11 Senate Room and online 

Everyone is welcome to attend! Learn more about student government. 

Program-Specific Activities

These information sessions, group advising sessions, and other activities offer more in-depth information about program completion, transfer pathways, and career options for students currently in programs. Students who want to learn more about a particular program are also welcome to attend.

 

Anthropology Information Session 

Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Location: Building 19, Room 21 

Stop by the Anthropology Lab to get advising on the Anthropology specialization, courses, transfer options, and careers from Dr. Fortenbery and Dr. Jenkins.

 

Creative Arts, Literature and Communication Information Session

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: Building 16, Room 210

Interested in Art? Music? World Languages? Writing? Come meet faculty and learn about courses and careers in the Creative Arts. Find out more about Creative Arts courses you can choose as electives or distribution requirements for any TCC degree.

 

Chemistry Information Session 

Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: Building 15 Room 302 

If you're planning to major in chemistry or a related field, don't miss this session! Get important information about your major and related careers from TCC Chemistry faculty. 

 

Computer Science Information Session 

Time: 10 - 11 a.m. 
Location: Building 15 Room 106 

Learn about TCC's computer science programs and how they can connect you to transfer opportunities and careers. 

Engineering Activities 

Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Location: Building 16 Room 106 
Engineering Updates 

Information for Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Aero/Astro, Industrial, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical, Manufacturing and Materials Science Engineering students. Up-to-date information about TCC offerings and university engineering program requirements.   

Guest Speaker

Each quarter, Engineering invites an engineer from a different discipline tell you more about their career path and recommendations. Questions are encouraged. This quarter's guest speaker is Daniel Dye. 

Daniel is a Senior Transportation Engineer with experience in a variety of transportation projects in the Puget Sound and Central Washington. He has managed or served as the lead analyst for a variety of projects including parking analysis, traffic operations analysis, travel demand modeling, long-range transportation planning, and impact fee program development. His recent South Sound experience includes work for the Cities of Tacoma, Lacey, and Puyallup; Pierce County Parks and Metro Parks Tacoma; Thurston County; and work for WSDOT on the SR 167 project. Daniel relocated to Tacoma this summer and is looking forward to being closer to his clients. 
Breakout Sessions and Advising 
    • Breakout sessions based on engineering disciplines.
    • Individual advising opportunities for those who have previously attended a breakout session.
 

Environmental Science & Biology 

Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 
Location: Building 15 Room 202 

Learn about both STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) fields and their related careers. 

Healthcare Career Fair 

Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  
Location: Building 13

Interested in going into healthcare? If your considering one of TCC's healthcare programs, or if you're in a healthcare program and looking for a job in the community, this fair is for you! 

Learn More 

 

Mathematics Information Session 

Time: 10 - 11 a.m. 
Location: Building 15 Room 301

Join us to learn about mathematics and career options! 

Paralegal Panelists Round Table 

Time: 12 - 2 p.m. 
Location: Building 16 Room 106 

Interested in becoming a paralegal? Join us for a panel discussion featuring people currently working in the field. 

 

Political Science Information Session 

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Location: Building 15 Room 220

Learn about the A.A. Specialization in Political Science and transfer options from Professors Sandweiss and Taylor. 

 

What Can I Do with a History Degree? 

Time: 12 - 3 p.m. 
Location: Building 16 Room 108 

Did you know that a history degree can lead to exciting careers? Learn about how your interest in history can lead to a degree in: 

  • Traditional history-related careers such as historian, archivist, museum curator, heritage manager, or tour guide
  • Education & academia 
  • Writing & publishing 
  • Research & analysis 
  • Law & public service 
  • Creative/other industries