Educational Planning Day
Group advising and program exploration activities for April 30.
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.
- Participate in group advising activities.
- Explore programs that interest you.
*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.*
Activities for all Students
Blood Drive
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Parking Lot D
There's a critical need for blood right now. Donate to save lives!
Internships & Career Pathways Student Focus Group
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Building 10-108
Interested in internships? We're looking for TCC students from all majors to come and help us shape a great student internship experience. Join us to:
- Explore TCC's new internship initiative & help shape its direction
- Share the kinds of internships and career paths that interest you
- Tell us what would make internships easier and more accessible for you
No experience needed, just bring your thoughts! Drop-ins welcome, and snacks provided!
IT Power-Up Event
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Building 16-319
Bring in your broken computer or device and let TCC IT students try to fix it for free! Open to current TCC students and employees only. No college-owned devices, please.
Workforce Education Drop-In Hours
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Building 19-28
Did you know that Workforce might be able to help you with funding for college -- and they also offer lots of other services?
No appointment needed! Stop by and:
- Check in with Workforce navigators
- Learn about Workforce funding opportunities for next quarter
- Explore community resources & connect with a resource navigator
- Connect with a Financial Aid Specialist (FAFSA/WASFA, work-study, scholarships & more)
- Meet with a Financial Aid Coach from United Way to plan your financial future
- Get job search assistance
- Enjoy a free snack!
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 Round Table Discussion
11a.m. - 12 p.m. | Anthropology Lab, Building 10 - 102
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Picking the right program for you
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Choosing a minor
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Transferring credits
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Adjusting to a bigger school/program
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Finding mentors
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Opportunities to look for
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How to hit the ground running at university!
Art Programs Educational Planning Day Events
Art Building (Bldg 5) and the TCC Gallery (Bldg 4).
Studio demonstrations happening throughout the day
- Printmaking: 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
- Throwing on the wheel: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Photography 12-3 p.m.
Art Scholarship Support
- Instructors will be available to:
- Answer question about 2026/27 Art Scholarships.
- Add you to the Art Scholarship Canvas Shell
- Offer portfolio support. Photo tent and backdrop available in 5-104 to photograph 3D artwork from 10-11 AM an 3-4 PM.
Ikebana in the Art Gallery | Dates: April 29 and 30, 2026
- Location: Building 4 Art Gallery
- Swing by the TCC Art Gallery for this brief and beautiful 2 day (only!) Ikebana Exhibition. Plant life abounds in interesting wall vessels in the Ikebana International Tacoma/Olympia Chapter’s exhibition Just Hangin’.
- Gallery exhibitions feature student, faculty and community artists, change regularly and are open to the public. Learn more.
Digital Music Open House
9:30 - 10:20 a.m. | Building 10-302
Interested in digital music? Stop by the Open House, hosted by Dr. John Falskow!
Engineering Educational Planning
9 a.m. - noon | Building 16-106
- Breakout sessions based on engineering disciplines
- Individual advising opportunities for those who have previously attended a breakout session.
Healthcare Pathway Activities
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Building 13 and online
Get information about TCC health careers programs!
General Healthcare Pathway Information Session
- 10 - 11 a.m. | Building 13-122 and online
Nursing Program Information Session
- 11a.m. - 12 p.m. | Building 13-122 and online
Titan Talks: Healing with a Purpose: Advocacy in Action
- 12 - 2 p.m. | Building 13-124/125 and online
Advising and Resume Building
- 12 - 2 p.m. | Building 13-127
Application Preparation
- 2 - 3 p.m. | Building 13-222
Human Services Career Boost
1-2 p.m. | Building 10-208
Learn about careers in the field of Human Services.
History Guest Speaker & Transfer Advising
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Building 10-111
- TCC History Specialization info available.
- History Department Faculty on hand to answer questions and meet with students.
- TCC Alum Allie Delyanis will share with students her experiences academically and professionally pursuing a museum career.
- Representatives will be on hand to share information regarding transfer opportunities and programs specifics of the history department at the University of Washington Tacoma
- Academic Advisor University of Washington, School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (SIAS)
- History, Ethnic, Gender & Labor Studies, Global Studies, Economics and Policy Analysis, Politics, Philosophy & Economics, Law & Policy
- Associate Teaching Professor
- Assistant Chair of the Department of Social Sciences
- History Major Coordinator and Phi Alpha Theta, History Honor Society, Advisor
- PhD in Ancient History - Area of focus classical Greek intellectual history
- Assistant Professor of Labor History
- Scholar in U.S. History / Ethnic, Gender, and Labor Studies
- Board of Directors for the Black Family Genealogy and History Society
- Howard University History BA / UPenn American History Ph.D.
IT Industry Panel
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Building 16-319
Attend a panel discussion about careers in the IT industry.
Engineering Advising and Speaker:
9 - 10 a.m |, Building 16-106
Speaker: Dr. Floraliza Bornasal | Traffic Engineer for the Town of Lacey
Breakout Sessions for all engineering disciplines will follow.
Computer Science and Computer Engineering Advising
10 a.m. - noon | Building 15 Lower Level Offices LL13
Science and Math Advising
10 a.m. - noon | Building 15-201
Session for anyone who wants to learn more about biology, chemistry, environmental science, earth science, or math classes.