How Can We Help You?

You can search and enroll for classes via ctcLink.

Need an orientation? Here's a quick video about how to access Class Search.

For your current schedule, you can view on your ctcLink/Student Account. Your class schedule is usually posted on your account beginning the week before the quarter starts. 

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Advising is your best resource for class registration needs, including:

• Getting permission to take a class
• Troubleshooting class registration problems, such as pre-requisite requirements
• Finding another class if your preferred class is full, canceled or has a waitlist
• And other registration questions or issues - Advising can access your academic records to expedite your needs

Our advising staff are also here to help you build an academic plan to achieve your goals. Every student is assigned an advisor.

Need help? 

Visit our Advising webpage for hours, contact info and more. 

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You can find all of this information and more via our software system called ctcLink. Your  ctcLink/Student Account houses important information, such as:

• Grades
• Ability to pay for tuition via credit card
• Search for classes and course history
• Financial aid records

You will need your student ID number to access - use the 201 number assigned to you in your welcome to TCC email. 

Watch a video that highlights the updates of the ctcLink/Student Account.

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We use Canvas, TCC's secure online learning platform. Students will access Canvas daily to participate in online classes, submit homework, communicate with instructors and more. Canvas is your lifeline. Take the Canvas Training for Students course to get acquainted. You can access Canvas here.

Your classes should start loading up on Canvas the week before school starts. 

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For your ctcLink/Student Account: Try clearing your cookies/cache/browser history. Re-sign in and use the 201 student ID number. 

For Canvas, Portal or other account needs: You can find answers to common questions on the eLearning support site.

Helpful links:
Canvas: Http://tacomacc.instructure.com
ctcLink: https://gateway.ctclink.us/
Library: https://tacomacc.libguides.com/TCCLibrary 

If you still need help, email support@tacomacc.edu or call 253-566-5176 for live tech support.

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If you completed your FAFSA and submitted any required paperwork by our deadlines, you should be receiving an emailed award notification in the near future. 

• If you been awarded financial aid, your package details will be in your ctcLink/Student Account .
• If you did not meet our deadlines, you will need to pay your tuition when it is due. Assuming your financial aid application is complete, you would then receive the aid you are eligible later during the quarter you register. Here are our deadlines. 
  • Find information about TCC's tuition payment plan. 
  • You may also check to see if you are eligible to apply for WorkForce funds.

You may still need to fill out additional paperwork - you should get information about this on your ctcLink/Student Account. Find the Financial Aid forms on the student portal for you to download and complete.

If you need to submit documents, you can submit by:  

• Visiting us at Building 14
• Online
• Using the payment drop box: located outside Bldg. 14 next to the front sliding doors.
• By mail:
  Financial Aid Services
  Tacoma Community College
  6501 S. 19th St., Bldg. 14
  Tacoma, WA 98466

 For more information about financial aid, how to apply and resources to pay for college, visit our webpage. 

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The Wi-Fi Network is TITAN Public.  

e-Learning also is here to provide tech support and computer use. Email support@tacomacc.edu or call 253-566-5176 for live tech support.

Visit the Info Commons in Building 16 to use their computers or get tech support. 

The Library checks out laptops and allows students to reserve a computer in the Library. Call 253-566-5087 or email atran@tacomacc.edu to reserve a computer for in-Library use.

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TCC's eLearning and the Library have laptops to borrow. Contact eLearning at support@tacomacc.edu or the Library at library@tacomacc.edu

Students can also reserve a computer to use in the Information Commons or Library.

To reserve a computer in the Information Commons, email support@tacomacc.edu or call 253-566-5176.

To reserve a computer in the Library, email atran@tacomacc.edu or call 253-566-5087.

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Home of the Office of the Registrar, Enrollment Services provides services with enrollment, records and graduation.

Call 253-566-5325 or  enrollmentservices@tacomacc.edu

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All students are encouraged to stay in touch with their instructors, especially as we learn together in a virtual environment. Find contact information in our Directory.

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The Max & Margi Harned Titan Food Pantry in Building 17 is open to all students. This resource is open to all TCC students. A Nourish Pierce County refrigerated food truck also visits TCC on Tuesday nights, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in Lot F off Mildred Street. The food truck is open to community members, as well as students.   Back to top

 TCC offers free, confidential mental health counseling and coaching for our students.Back to top

 Our instructors have been teaching online for years. Read here about their tips to succeed in a virtual classroom. 

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Our Campus Public Safety department is committed to the safety and well-being of campus members and the college. Our trained Public Safety officers are on campus daily. Public Safety is located in Building 14. Their phone number is 253-566-5111.   Back to top

Stop by Building 14 to pick a parking permit up. 

TCC's Office of Student Engagement is offering free digital ORCA bus passes to current students, good for all Pierce Transit routes.

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TCC has a new online process. Get your TCC Student ID 

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Bookstore is located in Building 11.

Phone: 253-566-6085

Email: bookstore@tacomacc.edu

Need to order books or merchandise? Visit their page. 

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