Engineering, Science & Mathematics

T I D E W AT E R C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E

OPPORTUNITY

30+ guaranteed transfer agreements

TCC maintains guaranteed admission agreements with over 30 public and private colleges and universities. Take the required courses, achieve the required grades, complete the transfer process and you’re in!

$45,989Median salary of a Civil Engineering Technician

$2,000First-time college students may qualify for a $2,000 STEM transfer grant. 6 Degrees and

Certificates

$4 million electronics labTCC’s $4 million fully integrated electronics lab in the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) on TCC’s Virginia Beach Campus is home to some of the most advanced electronics equipment and software in the nation.

VALUED

(*Salary estimate calculated based on related job codes and 2015 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.)

ENGINEERING, SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS Build your foundation for a successful STEM career at

Tidewater Community College.

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)

graduates are in high demand across the country. An

affordable, high-quality education from Tidewater

Community College will give you the comprehensive

knowledge and advanced skills you need to capitalize

on job opportunities.

From construction management to engineering, students

at TCC have access to state-of-the-art labs and software.

Paid internships and real-world work are cornerstones of

the program. Led by expert faculty, TCC’s focused

instruction and hands-on training will prepare you to move

quickly into a high-paying career or transfer seamlessly

into a bachelor’s degree program.

“My time at TCC prepared me so well for my career. The small class sizes and the individual attention were invaluable.”

— Carol Curtis, Civil Engineering Technology, Founder and President of Noah Enterprises

“I came to TCC because of finances, but I’ve gained so much more. This tight-knit community has been so beneficial. I don’t think I would have found this anywhere else.”

— Tommy Babcock, Engineering to Virginia Tech

WHY CHOOSE TCC?

GUARANTEED TRANSFER AGREEMENTS Thanks to our streamlined transfer partnerships, TCC is your first

step toward a four-year degree. If you take the required courses, get the required grades, and complete the transfer process, you’re in!

tcc.edu/transfer

AFFORDABLE, ACCELERATED LEARNINGTidewater Community College offers students a great education

at an affordable price. In addition to low-cost tuition, TCC provides certificates and two-year degrees designed to get you into the workforce as quickly as possible.

STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGYTCC boasts high-tech facilities and the most advanced computers

and software programs in use today. You’ll learn in state-of-the-art

labs with advanced equipment, including the most up-to-date

software used in industry.

REAL-WORLD TRAININGYou’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and

earn college credit through real-world work in the college’s cooperative

education program. Internship opportunities ensure many students

graduate with experience in the field – and job offers.

FLEXIBLE INSTRUCTION With day, evening, and weekend offerings to fit your busy schedule

– and online class options – you can stop worrying about when you can

attend class and start thinking about where your passions will take you.

PROGRAMS

ENGINEERING (TRANSFER)

TCC’s Associate of Science in Engineering is a challenging degree that prepares you to tackle an engineering program at a four-year college or university.

SCIENCE (TRANSFER)

Complete TCC’s Associate of Science in Science before pursuing your bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, natural science or physics.

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Pursue a future in construction, structural design, consulting engineering and surveying. Many students work

toward licensing as professional engineers and land surveyors.• Associate of Applied Science • Career Studies Certificate – Construction Project Management • Career Studies Certificate – Land Surveying

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Love animals? Prepare to assist and support licensed veterinary technicians and veterinarians in the health and handling of small domestic animals and exotic species.

• Career Studies Certificate — Veterinary Assistant

APPLY FOR ADMISSION tcc.edu/applyThe fastest and easiest way to apply is through our online application form. You will get immediate feedback on your application status.

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID tcc.edu/financialaidComplete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA). The FAFSA code for TCC is 003712, which must be listed on the FAFSA form in order for TCC to receive your information.

VISIT A CAMPUS tcc.edu/visitWe have four convenient campuses, right in your own backyard. Come explore the campus nearest to you; you won’t believe this is a community college!

NEED HELP? tcc.edu/stemRequest more information at tcc.edu/stem and have one of our admissions representatives contact you. You can also call us at 757-822-1122 for more information on how to start building your path toward a degree.

ABOUT TCCWe are the South Hampton Roads Community College. With campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, TCC offers a high-quality, affordable education right here in your own backyard. Every year, thousands start at TCC before going on to Virginia’s best four-year schools or a good career. TCC is the fastest, most affordable way to get to whatever is next in your life. Want to learn more? Visit us at tcc.edu today.

LET’S GET STARTED!A great education is closer than you think. With 150 high-quality academic programs, four convenient campuses, and year-round affordable day, evening, and online courses, TCC is here for you. Applications are accepted year-round.

WHERE CAN YOU GO?

TCC’s science and engineering programs can prepare you for a streamlined transfer to a four-year college or university or immediate entry into a high-paying career. Science and engineering graduates are in high demand across the country. As a graduate you will be prepared to enter the workforce as a civil engineering technician, construction inspector, or to pursue many other positions in related in-demand fields.

IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU?YES, IF YOU:g are detail-orientedg have an aptitude for science or technologyg demonstrate strong math skills

TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGEFrom here, go anywhere.TM