Dear High School Class of 2021,

Your senior year is going to be one of the most exciting times of your life, so take this chance to decide what route you want to take after graduation. College planning can feel overwhelming under normal circumstances, but you are not in this alone. Whatever your destination after high school graduation, TJC can…

8 Reasons Mini-Semester Classes Can Work For You

At TJC, we take pride in creating opportunities for all students to attend college, and mini-semester classes offer more choices and flexibility. 1. You can fit more classes into your semester. Maybe you only need one or two more classes to graduate. Knock them out and you’ll be walking the stage in the spring! 2. Mini-semester classes…

How To Prepare For The First Day Of Class

We are so excited that you are coming to TJC this fall! You probably have a few questions about how to get ready for your first (or second, or third) semester at TJC. Follow the checklist below and you will be prepared for a great start! Print out your schedule from Apache Access the…

Planning a safe return to campus for Fall 2020

While it goes without saying that the coronavirus has changed our way of life for the foreseeable future, what remains unchanged is TJC’s commitment to helping students achieve their college and career goals. The College has been carefully planning for the new academic year, with that preparation guided by two priorities: 1) promote the health…

Dear Parents of New Apaches

Congratulations! Your young adult just graduated from high school and is now a TJC Apache! They are starting a new chapter in their life, and so are you. Helping your student transition from high school to college comes with its own set of challenges for parents. In my role as a counselor, I have had…

Myths I Believed About Community College

When I decided to come to TJC, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I was a little bit nervous about starting out at a community college instead of a four-year university, and I wondered if I was going to regret my decision or miss out on something great. I had heard…

Top 3 Reasons to Come to Orientation

TJC’s Orientation is the best introduction to college! Without Orientation, I would have not been able to make great memories that I have or experience the best support system around! Orientation exists to help incoming freshmen transition smoothly into college. As a TJC Orientation leader, my job is to aid students with this task. I…

Why I Joined TRIO Student Support Services

Throughout my years in school, I’ve gone through many hardships. Several negative life events caused me to feel confused and stuck in a dark place. Despite the adversity I experienced through this time, I was still searching for ways to grow. This led me to join…

The Best Start Here: Getting the Most Out of New Student Orientation

You have a lot going on right now! For many students, senior year is filled with great memories and high hopes for what the future holds. Some students may be entering college after a few years off and are just as excited to begin a new phase of their lives. Regardless of where you…

Not sure what to major in? Take these free quizzes!

I remember being completely overwhelmed by the idea of choosing a career when I started college. I had a few ideas of what I thought I might like, but mostly I felt totally lost. One thing that helped me as a student was taking career quizzes to see what jobs that were out there…