TCC Gig Harbor campus closed for remainder of Friday, April 25 

Power has been restored. Building will reopen Monday.  

Campus Safety Info

Educational Planning Day

Group advising and program exploration activities for May 1.

 

Are You on Track? Check in and Explore Programs 

No classes are held before 3 p.m. on Educational Planning Day, held once per quarter. This is your chance to: 

  • Check in with your advisor to make sure your program completion, graduation, transfer and career goals are on track. ** PLEASE NOTE: Some departments, such as Running Start, will not be able to individually advise every student on Educational Planning Day. Feel free to make an appointment for a date before or after Educational Planning Day.** 
  • Patricipate in group advising activities. 
  • Explore programs that interest you. 

Educational Planning Day Activities  

All-Student Activities 

Information Systems Power Up Event 

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Location: Building 16, Room 319 
P.C. problems? Bring your computer or device to the Information Systems Power Up event! Free and open to all TCC students and employees. Intake ends at 1 p.m. Please do not bring college-owned computers or devices. 

Sign up 

Making College Affordable 

In-Person Session: 11 a.m. 
Location: Building 19, Room 128
Oline session: 1:30 p.m. 

Join online session 

Learn about:

  • Alternative funding sources, including workforce grants and scholarships. 
  • How to leverage community resources 
  • How to find job search assistance. 
  • Financial planning and budgeting 
  • FAFSA completion 
  • Navigating TCC Financial Aid 

Bring your questions and ask a Workforce financial aid specialist!

Program-Specific Activities

These information sessions, group advising sessions, and other activities offer more in-depth information about program completion, transfer pathways, and career options for students currently in programs. Students who want to learn more about a particular program are also welcome to attend.

Anthropology Chat

Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 
Location: Building 10, Room 102

Meet with Dr. Elizabeth Fortenbury and Dr. Kirsten Jenkins to learn about the field of anthropology, the courses we offer, the Anthropology Specialization, transfer to 4-year Anthropology majors, and real-world applications! This is also a great opportunity to explore the new Anthropology Lab. 

Engineering Information Session

Time: 9 a.m. - noon 
Location: Building 16, Room 106 

Information for Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Aero/Astro, Industrial, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical, Manufacturing and Materials Science Engineering students. Up-to-date information about TCC offerings and university engineering program requirements.   

Guest Speaker

Each quarter, we have an engineer from a different discipline tell you more about their career path and recommendations. Questions are encouraged. This quarter we have Matt Torrey, P.E. from the City of Tacoma.

Matt Torrey, P.E., is a Mechanical Engineer with Tacoma Environmental Services, where he leads mechanical design for treatment plant upgrades and serves as the subject matter expert on pump systems and renewable natural gas. He started with the Utility in 2018 as an intern while attending Saint Martin’s University and now plays a key role in supporting sustainable plant operations. Matt and his wife recently welcomed their first child.
Other Activities
    • Breakout sessions based on engineering disciplines.
    • Individual advising opportunities for those who have previously attended a breakout session.

Healthcare Information Sessions

Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
Location: Building 13

Interested in going into healthcare? Attend an informatinon session! 

10 a.m.: Health Careers 

11:15 a.m.: Guest Speaker Dr. Paly began his career with training in neurosurgery before discovering a passion for neuroanesthesia and pain management, which he practiced until his retirement in 2024. He will talk about professionalism in healthcare, conflict resolution, being part of a patient care team, and more!  

12:30 p.m.: Nursing  

Humans Services Program Information Event 

Time: 9 a.m. - noon 
Location: Building 10, Room 208 and online

Interested in human services? Attend this event to learn about Human Services Workforce Training and Human Services Internships, Substance Use Disorder Professional Training. Contact info bagpaoaryder@tacomacc.edu or stop by!

Join online event

Paralegal & Resume Workshop 

Time: 10 am. - 1 p.m. 
Location: Building 16, Room 210 

A session for students in the TCC Paralegal Program. Please come prepared with a basic resume and cover letter — or at minimum, your resume. If you need assistance creating a resume before the workshop, we strongly encourage you to make an appointment with the Career Center before May 1. This is important to ensure our visiting legal professionals have materials to review and provide feedback on.