After Orientation... What’s Next?
We know orientation seems like information overload. Now since you are back home, take a moment to review the information included in both your student folder and SOAR book. You will find a lot of useful resources and information to help ease your transition to Tech.
Below is a checklist to ensure you've taken care of all items before arriving on-campus
for the fall semester. Remember, the Office of New Student & Family Programs is here to help you. If you cannot find the contact information for a department
below, email us at nsfp@tntech.edu.
Don't forget ... Fall semester classes start Thursday, August 22, 2024!
Review Your SOAR Book
Flip through your SOAR book to review information covered during your orientation
session. It also has contact information easily accessible for different offices and
departments on campus.
Financial Aid
- Log into your Eagle Online account via TechExpress to review your Financial Aid information. Once logged into TechExpress, locate the Eagle Online icon within your QuickLinks.
- Make sure to Accept or Decline any awards or aid you have been given.
- Contact the Office of Financial Aid for any questions you may have at financialaid@tntech.edu or at (931) 372-3073. Make sure to include your full name and Tech ID Number!
Health Documentation
Review the Immunization Requirements website for details about required documentation and forms needed for new students. Contact Health Services at healthservices@tntech.edu with any questions. Make sure to include your full name and Tech ID Number in your email.
Students interested in requesting disability accommodations must contact the Accessible Education Center and submit proper documentation.
Meal Plans
Meal Plan selection is available in your Eagle Online account! If you haven't already...
- Choose a meal plan option before confirming your enrollment for the fall.
- All freshman living on-campus in a residence hall are required to select a meal plan. If a meal plan is not selected, you will automatically be registered for a residential meal plan.
- Visit tntech.edu/dining for more information about meal plans and meal plan options.
- Contact Dining Services at (931) 372-3276 for any questions you may have regarding meal plans
Parking
All on and off-campus students are required to register for a parking permit in order to park on campus. An email will be communicated to new students' campus email in July regarding the permit selection process.
- Visit the Student Parking website for more information about parking on campus
- Students must be registered for classes in order to purchase a parking permit.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & fees will be available in your Eagle Online account beginning July 15, 2024 (for students who have already attended orientation).
- You can make a payment for your tuition after confirming your enrollment.
- All students must "Confirm Enrollment/Save Your Seat" to keep their registered class schedule for each semester at Tech.
- Regular registration fee payment/enrollment confirmation deadline is August 20, 2024.
Textbooks
Order your textbooks from the University Bookstore to ensure they are ready when you arrive on campus and have the right edition for your classes.
- Log into your Eagle Online account via TechExpress and locate the Eagle Online icon within your QuickLinks.
- Once in your Eagle Online account, find your class schedule, and can click the "Student" tab. Then select "Registration" and "Order Your Textbooks."
- You can pay for your textbooks using a credit card or your excess financial aid (students must be registered for classes before using excess aid to purchase textbooks.
- Contact the Bookstore to find out the deadline for using excess aid to purchase textbooks.
On-Campus Move-In
Living on campus this fall? The Office of University Housing and Residential Life will communicate information to you regarding when and how to move-in to your on-campus residence. For more information, please contact Residential Life at ResLife@tntech.edu.
Learn more about Residential Life »
Additional Items...
Here are a few additional checklist items for you...
- Contact your Student Orientation Assistant with any questions you may have about the upcoming fall semester.
- Disability Accommodations — students interested in requesting disability accommodations must contact the Accessible Education Center and submit proper documentation. Click here for more information on disability accomodations »
- TTUAlert — this system allows students to stay informed during campus emergencies via text
and email. Students will receive a prompt when logging in to Eagle Online to enter
a mobile telephone number or choose to opt out.
