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FALL 2021

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important dates

student success workshops

piedmont points

student life activities

stay connected

a look ahead

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FALL 2021

TERM DATES: FALL 2021

Full Term August 23 − December 10, 2021

A Term August 23 − October 15, 2021

Late Term September 29 − December 10, 2021

B Term October 18 − December 10, 2021

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*no classes

Administrative and Inservice Days*Registration Deadline (Full and A Terms)

Classes Begin (Full and A Terms)Add/Drop Period (A Term)

Add/Drop Period (Full Term)Labor Day (College Closed)

Registration Deadline (Late Term)Classes Begin (Late Term)

Add/Drop Period (Late Term)PTC Golf Classic 2021

Registration Deadline (B Term)Classes End (A Term)

Classes Begin (B Term)Add/Drop Period (B Term)

Grades Due (A Term)Thanksgiving Break (College Closed) Classes End (Full, Late and B Terms)

Administrative and Inservice Days*Final Grades Due

GraduationWinter Break (College Closed)

August 9-13 and 16-20, 2021August 20August 23August 23-25August 23-27September 6September 28September 29September 29-October 1October 1October 15October 15October 18October 18-20October 20November 24-26December 10December 13-16December 15December 16December 20-31

Dates are subject to change. Visit Pathway for the most current information: www.ptc.edu/pathway

IMPORTANT DATESVIP REGISTRATION DATES($0 Registration Fee)Fall 2021: April 1 - June 29, 2021Spring 2022: November 1-30, 2021

REGISTRATION DEADLINESFull and A Terms: August 20, 2021Late Term: September 28, 2021B Term: October 15, 2021

TUITION DEADLINESFull and A Terms: August 9, 2021Late Term: September 15, 2021B Term: October 4, 2021

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION FALL 2021Health Care Majors: August 18, 2021All Other Majors: August 19, 2021

CARE PLAN MEET AND GREET MIXERS FALL 2021Greenwood Campus: August 31, 2021Newberry Campus: September 10, 2021

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM A CLASSA Term: October 1, 2021Full Term: November 19, 2021Late Term: November 19, 2021B Term: November 19, 2021

DROPS FOR NON-PAYMENT (Full and A Terms)August 16 and August 30, 2021

DROPS FOR NON-PAYMENT (Late Term) September 22 and October 4, 2021

DROPS FOR NON-PAYMENT (B Term)October 11 and October 21, 2021

Dates are subject to change. Visit Pathway for the most current information: www.ptc.edu/pathway2

SPRING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINEAugust 26-September 9, 2021

PROGRAM READY APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINETransition Nursing: August 1-16, 2021Nursing: September 1-16, 2021Funeral Service: October 1-31, 2021

GRADUATION APPLICATION DEADLINEFall 2021: October 8, 2021

GRADUATION CEREMONYFall 2021: December 16, 2021

DEGREE PICKUP DATESSummer 2021: August 12, 2021Fall 2021: January 4, 2022

STUDENT RECORDS OFFICE CLOSEDFall 2021: December 15 and 16, 2021

SUMMER "I" AND SPRING "CF" GRADES CONVERT TO "F"October 8, 2021

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION/DISMISSAL APPEAL DEADLINEFall 2021: August 13, 2021Spring 2022: January 4, 2022

0% REFUND DATESA Term: August 26, 2021Full Term: August 30, 2021Late Term: October 4, 2021B Term: October 21, 2021

IMPORTANT DATES

Financial Aid Disbursement Checks for Full and A Terms mailedDirect Deposits Available for Full and A Term

Financial Aid Disbursement Checks for Late Term mailedDirect Deposits Available for Late Term

Financial Aid Disbursement Checks for B Term mailedDirect Deposits Available for B Term

October 4, 2021

October 25, 2021

November 15, 2021

FINANCIAL AID DISBURSEMENT DATES(Checks Mailed/Direct Deposits Available)

Dates are subject to change. Visit Pathway for the most current information: www.ptc.edu/pathway

FINANCIAL AID DATES

FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS CAN PURCHASE BOOKSFull, A, Late and B Terms Charges Open August 9, 2021Full and A Terms Charges End September 23, 2021Late Terms Charges End October 14, 2021B Term Charges End October 28, 2021

FINANCIAL AID ENROLLMENT FREEZE DATEAugust 30, 2021

PAYMENT PLAN DATESFall 2021 Payment Plan Opens July 6, 2021Last day to enroll with no down payment August 3, 202133% down payment begins August 4, 2021Last day to enroll with 33% down payment August 26, 202150% down payment begins August 27, 2021Last day to enroll in payment plan September 24, 2021

FINANCIAL AID 60% OF TERM DATESFull Term: October 25, 2021A Term: September 24, 2021 Late Term: November 9, 2021B Term: November 16, 2021

FINANCIAL AID REQUIREMENTS COMPLETION DEADLINESpring 2022: December 15, 2021

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FAFSA PRIORITY DATESpring 2022: November 1, 2021

STUDENT SUCCESS WORKSHOPS

INTER-CLUB COUNCIL MEETINGS

Workshop topics are chosen in an effort to improve students' overall success.

Monday, September 13 Choosing the Best Major and Career for YouDiscover the importance of knowing yourself and your career options.

Monday, September 27 Financial Aid and ScholarshipsGeneral financial aid and FAFSA information and details about applying for PTC foundation scholarships.

Monday, October 11 Study Skills, Exam Prep, and Test-Taking TipsStrategies for test preparation and improving test performance will be the emphasis of this workshop.

Monday, October 25 Social Support, Motivation and Goal SettingAn interactive workshop that will provide participants with an opportunity to define their goals and outline how they will meet their goals.

Monday, November 1 Time and Stress ManagementHelpful tips for managing tasks, assignments, family commitments, and life in general will be presented.

Monday, November 15 Starting a ResuméCreate your resumé in this interactive workshop that covers the basic components of an effective resumé.

Workshops are held from 12:45–1:30pm in the Student Center unless otherwise noted.

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Tuesday, September 7Tuesday, September 21 Tuesday, October 5Tuesday, October 19Tuesday, November 2Tuesday, November 16

Inter-Club Council Meetings are held from 12:45-1:30 p.m.

Students have a voice in college affairs through the Inter-Club Council. The ICC is a Piedmont Tech organization composed of one representative of each active and approved student club and organization. The purpose of ICC is to provide input to the administration and give students a voice in the governance of the college; to help plan events and activities for students; and to provide leadership opportunities for members and other students.

GET INVOLVED! GET REWARDS!

PIEDMONT POINTS

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Attend Student Life-sponsored events and sign in when you arrive. You must scan your ID or enter your P# to receive points.

Continue attending events throughout the year to rack up points!

To check your balance, please visit the Student tab on Pathway.

Email Jackson.a1@ptc.edu to schedule a time to pick up prizes.

PRIZE LEVELS:

HOW IT WORKS:

Find a list of eligible events online at www.ptc.edu/studentlifeevents. Points will be displayed beside check-in for events and on event flyers.

Points expire at the end of each academic year (August) and are only valid if student is currently enrolled.

QUESTIONS? Please contact Amelia Jackson at (864) 941-8545 or email Jackson.a1@ptc.edu.

40 points: Sticker and Pen

80 points: Sticky Note Set

120 points: Tote Bag

160 points: Water Bottle

200 points: Earbuds with Phone Case Stand

240 points: Padfolio

280 points: License Plate Frame

320 points: Award Recognition

HOW TO FIND POINT VALUES:

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PTC STUDENT LIFE ACTIVITIESMonday and Tuesday, August 23-24

Welcome Back

Thursday, September 16Club Fair

Friday, September 17Constitution Day

Thursday, October 7Student Wellness Workshop: Healthy Relationships

Tuesday, October 12College Transfer Fair

Monday, November 1Día de Los Muertos

Thursday, November 11Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 23Pie Day

DIVERSITY DIALOGUESDiversity Dialogues are designed to get tough conversations started between faculty, staff, and students at PTC to bring awareness to diversity issues on our campus. Questions will be asked in a panel format and will cover a variety of topics impacting our campus.

Thursday, September 16 — Disability AwarenessJoin us to learn about visible and invisible disabilities, how to assist

others, and PTC’s student resources.

Thursday, October 21 — Safe Zone TrainingSafe Zone training is an opportunity to learn about LGBTQ+ identities,

gender and sexuality, and examine prejudice, assumptions, and privilege. Registration for this 2-hour event is required.

Thursday, November 18 — Human RightsThis workshop will explore what human rights are, how to advocate

for change, and what to do if your rights have been violated.

Dialogues are held from 3-4 p.m. in the Student Center unless otherwise noted.

Dates are subject to change. Visit Pathway for the most current information: www.ptc.edu/pathway

Stay connected by visiting www.ptc.edu/connect. Here you'll find links to resources such as PTC Pathway, D2L, the PTC mobile app and more. Visit www.ptc.edu/directory to find specific faculty and employee phone numbers, suite/office numbers and email addresses.

Download the mobile app from the app store on your phone or other mobile device and receive notifications about upcoming events, workshops and deadlines.

PTC Pathway is your gateway to online college services and allows you to access important information as well as a number of college services.

Students use D2L to submit assignments, take quizzes, and collaborate with instructors and classmates. Once registered for a course, students will be added to their D2L course.

PTC Mobile App

PTC Pathway

Brightspace (D2L)

STAY CONNECTED

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A LOOK AHEAD

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January 3, 2022January 4-7January 7January 10January 10-12January 10-14January 17

February 15February 16February 16-18March 4March 7-11March 11March 14March 14March 14-16May 3May 4-6May 5May 6

New Year’s Day Observed Administrative and Inservice Days*

Registration Deadline (Full and A Terms) Classes Begin (Full and A Terms)

Add/Drop Period (A Term)Add/Drop Period (Full Term)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College Closed)

Registration Deadline (Late Term)Classes Begin (Late Term)

Add/Drop Period (Late Term)Classes End (A Term)

Spring Break* Registration Deadline (B Term)

Grades Due (A Term)Classes Begin (B Term)

Add/Drop Period (B Term)Classes End (Full, Late & B Terms)

Administrative and Inservice Days*Graduation

Final Grades Due

SPRING 2022

SUMMER 2022

Administrative and Inservice Days*Registration Deadline (Full and A Terms)

Classes Begin (Full and A Terms)Add/Drop Period (A Term)

Add/Drop Period (Full Term)Registration Deadline (Late Term)

Memorial Day (College Closed)Classes Begin (Late Term)

Add/Drop Period (Late Term)Registration Deadline (B Term)

Classes End (A Term)Classes Begin (B Term)

Add/Drop Period (B Term)Grades Due (A Term)

Independence Day Observed (College Closed)

Faculty Break*Administrative and Inservice Day*

Classes End (Full, Late and B Terms) Administrative and Inservice Days*

Graduation Final Grades Due

May 9-13, 2022May 13May 16May 16-17May 16-18May 27May 30May 31May 31-June 2June 20June 20June 21June 21-23June 23July 4

July 4-7July 8August 1August 2-5August 4August 4 *no classes

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S M T W T F SSEPTEMBER 2021

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S M T W T F SOCTOBER 2021

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S M T W T F SNOVEMBER 2021

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S M T W T F SJANUARY 2022

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Greenwood County Campus

Abbeville County Campus

McCormick County Campus

Edgefield County Campus

Saluda County Campus

Newberry County Campus

Laurens County Campus

Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing

Scan for campus maps and locations.

Find campus locations, campus maps, driving directions, contact info and more by visiting www.ptc.edu/locations.

Piedmont Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its admissions policies, programs, activities or employment practices. For Title IX, Section 504, or Title II inquiries, contact: Employee and Job Applicants, Associate Vice President of Human Resources, PTC, PO Box 1467, Greenwood, SC 29648, 864-941-8611, brown.a@ptc.edu; or Students and Prospective Students, Dean of Student Services, PTC, PO Box 1467, Greenwood, SC 29648, 864-941-8363, sells.t@ptc.edu.

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