College Services and Resources

Adult Students Returning to School

TTC has a large population of students who have been out of school for many years and are returning to upgrade skills, retrain for new jobs or just take personal interest courses. If you are one of these students, keep reading. You’ll find you have a lot in common with TTC students.

Will I be the oldest student in class?
Nationwide, more than 6 million older adult students attend college each year; one-third of all college students now fall into this category. TTC’s focus has traditionally been on the older student with class schedules and services directed to the working adult.

Will I be able to learn and compete with younger students?
Faculty are appreciative of returning adult students because these students provide a different perspective in classes. Generally, older adult students also are self-motivated, self-directed and committed to their studies.

How can I get extra help with courses?
You can find a variety of help in selected courses at Learning Assistance.

Tutors, audiovisual media and computer software are available for tutoring and practice. Check with each campus to find out what kind of help is available and what hours you can use these resources.

• Main Campus, The Learning Center
  Bldg. 920, Room 211, 843.574.6409
• Berkeley Campus, Room 178, 843.899.8079
• Palmer Campus, Room 226, 843.722.5516

Where can I get help with classroom skills?
Counseling and Career Development Services offers workshops and individual help with study skills, test taking, test anxiety, time management and stress management. Check with each campus to find out how to access these services.

• Main Campus, Student Center
  (Bldg. 410), Room 210, 843.574.6131
• Berkeley Campus, Room 178, 843.899.8079
• Palmer Campus, Room 226, 843.722.5516

An excellent course that teaches classroom skills, library skills, problem solving, career development and other important topics is COL 103, College Skills. Shorter, more concentrated versions of the COL 103 course are offered as COL 104 (Study Skills) and IDS 104 (Career Development). Ask your academic advisor about these courses.

Where can I get help with juggling college, work and family?
Counseling Services offers individual counseling to help you with your academic and personal needs. Call for an appointment or stop by the office.

• Main Campus, Student Center
  (Bldg. 410), Room 210, 843.574.6131
• Berkeley Campus, Room 178, 843.899.8079
• Palmer Campus, Room 226, 843.722.5516

Can I get a meal on campus?
Main Campus has a cafeteria in the Student Center (Bldg. 410). Vending areas also are in the General Education, Health Sciences, Industrial and Engineering Technology and Complex for Economic Development buildings (Bldgs. 100, 630, 700/800 and 920). The Culinary Institute of Charleston has a cafe, with limited hours, operated by the Division of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts students and located in the Complex for Economic Development (Bldg. 920). A vending area is in the student lounge. Berkeley Campus has limited cafeteria hours and vending machines in the student lounge.