Nursing Smart Start Orientation
Complete the mandatory Nursing Smart Start Orientation to learn about admission, program requirements, and student support services at TCC.
Smart Start Orientation provides prospective Nursing students with a realistic view of competitive admission processes and the commitment required to be successful in the TCC Nursing program.
Completing the Nursing Smart Start Orientation is mandatory before enrolling for the upcoming semester or applying to the Nursing program.
Fall 2026 Orientation
In-person Smart Start events are available for the Fall 2026 semester. Register now to reserve your seat or complete our online, self-paced orientation session at a time that works for you.
We're excited to help you learn more about the various careers and pathways available in the field of Nursing. Our in-person Smart Start Orientation sessions will guide you through the various career fields, the competitive nature of the program, important courses to take, and vital resources available to support you along the way.
Allied Health Students
Are you interested in a career in an Allied Health profession? Check out our Allied Health Smart Start!
What You Can Expect to Learn
- Essential functions in the registered nurse occupation
- Drug testing
- Academic and professional ethics
- Immunization requirements
- Clinical course completion
- Student support services at TCC, such as career services, academic advising, wellness services, etc.
Contact Your Academic Advisor
If you have questions, please schedule a Starfish appointment with your assigned academic advisor. If you do not have an assigned advisor, then please visit with academic advising.
You can find instructions about making an appointment with your assigned advisor and meeting with academic advising on a walk-in basis at academic advising.
You can find your assigned academic advisor through Starfish:
- Log in to Starfish.
- From My Success Network, click the triangle beside your advisor’s name, then select Schedule Appointment.
- Select the type of appointment, adjust the date range as needed to find days and times that work for your schedule, then select a time from the list.
- Complete your sign-up by choosing your location (in-person, virtual, or phone appointment) and add a description of why you want to meet.
- Click confirm to finish scheduling the appointment.