Before Transfer Orientation
Prior to your on-campus Transfer Orientation session you may be contacted via your Tech campus email (express.tntech.edu) to resolve the following items (or holds) on your account. Each student should resolve these matters prior to their orientation session to prevent any problems with their admittance or course registration.
Please make sure to review each item carefully.
- Health Services Documentation
Please review the Health Services Immunization Information (click here) for details about the required documentation and forms needed for new students.
- Residential Life Requirement
Required for new transfer students with less than 30 credit hours, unless commuting from their parent/legal guardian's main residence. Parent/Legal guardian’s residence must be within 50 mile radius of campus. For more information, visit www.tntech.edu/reslife/.
If you are 17 and under at the time you attend SOAR. Your parent or legal guardian is required to complete and sign both sections of this form. Meningitis shots are REQUIRED by state law for any new student living on-campus.
Recommended Items to Bring
Items marked (*) are required to bring to Transfer Orientation. All other items are recommended for students and guests attending a Transfer Orientation session:
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- *Orientation Parking Pass (available for download & print from your SOAR reminder email)
- *Required documentation for I-9 Card IF working on campus**
- Personal face mask (or a disposable one will be provided at check-in) and hand sanitizer
- License plate information - if you would like to register for your university parking pass
- Comfortable clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Umbrella
- Pencil/pen
- Notebook/writing pad
- Checkbook, credit card, or other payment method (to purchase items; tuition will NOT be paid at this time)
- Snacks and water (University Bookstore will be open to purchase snacks or drinks, if needed)
I-9 Information**
Students that will be working on campus will need to obtain an I-9 card, Employment Eligibility Verification Form. You will not be able to pick up your work assignment or start working until the process is complete. It’s suggested that you complete this process while at orientation so please contact Human Resources at hr@tntech.edu or at (931) 372-3034 for details on how to complete the I-9 process.
