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Please click the “Start Checklist” button below to view our New Student Checklist. This checklist contains all the steps you need to prepare for your first day at ATC. Please be sure to complete steps in order, as some steps may require that earlier steps have been completed.

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*Please do not skip any of the sections and/or steps below. Follow the list of sections and steps as they are laid out to ensure that your enrollment and registration process runs smoothly.

Student Enrollment Checklist
*Please make a selection below to start your checklist.

Traditional Students

***Please complete this checklist in order to ensure you are prepared for your first day at ATC. We strongly advise you not to skip any steps.

Step 1: Financial Aid

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) here using school code 008543; for additional assistance, please reference the tutorial here
Review scholarship opportunities here and direct your questions to the Office of Institutional Advancement at scampbell@atlantatech.edu.
If you have any questions about financial aid, set up an appointment with Financial Aid using QLess, our appointment scheduling tool, here

Step 2: Account Setup

You must log into Okta in order to access all other ATC technologies. Please complete this step before the other account setup steps. Log into Okta, our secure identity management tool here; For setup instructions, please follow the guide here
Log into your email here; For setup instructions, please follow the guide here
Log into Banner Web, our student portal here;For setup instructions, please follow the guide here
Log into Blackboard, our learning management system here; For setup instructions, please follow the guide here and helpdesk here

Step 3: Registration

Review our registration tutorial here
If you have not decided on an academic program, investigate programs here
Apply for your student ID at the Student Success Center; be sure to bring your current semester class schedule and driver’s license or state picture ID.
For additional assistance, please contact your Student Success Advisor; to find your advisor, please locate your program here

Step 4: Payment (please wait at one month after submitting your FAFSA to ensure you receive aid if you qualify)

Accept your financial aid packages and ensure you have completed your FAFSA on Banner here; If you have any questions about financial aid, set up an appointment with Financial Aid using QLess, our appointment scheduling tool, here
Pay tuition and fees following the guide here; for additional assistance, please contact cashier@atlantatech.edu
Purchase books and supplies for your classes; For your course materials, please check out the campus bookstore here

Step 5: Orientation

Sign up for your virtual orientation here
Complete the state enrollment form to ensure you receive any relevant accommodations here

Step 6: Checklist Completion Confirmation

If you have any questions about whether you have successfully completed this checklist, please contact your Student Success Advisor; to find your advisor, please locate your program here

If you need help with the above checklist items...

*Please reach out to your Student Success advisor.
To find your advisor, please see here

Veterans

***Please complete this checklist in order to ensure you are prepared for your first day at ATC. We strongly advise you not to skip any steps.

Step 1: Financial Aid

Note: This step may not be required depending on VA eligibility criteria. For questions, please reach out to veterans@atlantatech.edu.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) here using school code 008543; for additional assistance, please reference the tutorial here
Review scholarship opportunities here and direct your questions to the Office of Institutional Advancement at scampbell@atlantatech.edu.
If you have any questions about financial aid, set up an appointment with Financial Aid using QLess, our appointment scheduling tool, here

Step 2: Account Setup

You must log into Okta in order to access all other ATC technologies. Please complete this step before the other account setup steps. Log into Okta, our secure identity management tool here; For setup instructions, please follow the guide here
Log into your email here; For setup instructions, please follow the guide here
Log into Banner Web, our student portal, here. For setup instructions, please follow the guide here.
Log into Blackboard, our learning management system here; For setup instructions, please follow the guide here and helpdesk here

Step 3: Registration

Review our registration tutorial here
If you have not decided on an academic program, investigate programs here
Apply for your student ID at the Student Success Center; be sure to bring your current semester class schedule and driver’s license or state picture ID.
For additional assistance, please contact your Student Success Advisor; to find your advisor, please locate your program here

Step 4: Payment (please wait at one month after submitting your FAFSA to ensure you receive aid if you qualify)

Note: This step may not be required depending on VA eligibility criteria. For questions, please reach out to scochran@atlantatech.edu.

Accept your financial aid packages and ensure you have completed your FAFSA on Banner here; If you have any questions about financial aid, set up an appointment with Financial Aid using QLess, our appointment scheduling tool, here
Pay tuition and fees following the guide here; for additional assistance, please contact cashier@atlantatech.edu
Purchase books and supplies for your classes; For your course materials, please check out the campus bookstore here

Step 5: Orientation

Sign up for your virtual orientation here
Complete the state enrollment form to ensure you receive any relevant accommodations here

Step 6: Checklist Completion Confirmation

If you have any questions about whether you have successfully completed this checklist, please contact your Student Success Advisor; to find your advisor, please locate your program here

If you need help with the above checklist items...

*Please reach out to your Student Success advisor.
To find your advisor, please see here

International Students

***Please complete this checklist in order to ensure you are prepared for your first day at ATC. We strongly advise you not to skip any steps.

Step 1: Financial Aid

Review scholarship opportunities here and direct your questions to the Office of Institutional Advancement at scampbell@atlantatech.edu.

Step 2: Account Setup

You must log into Okta in order to access all other ATC technologies. Please complete this step before the other account setup steps. Log into Okta, our secure identity management tool here; For setup instructions, please follow the guide here
Log into your email here; For setup instructions, please follow the guide here
Log into Banner Web, our student portal, here For setup instructions, please follow the guide here
Log into Blackboard, our learning management system here; For setup instructions, please follow the guide here and helpdesk here

Step 3: Registration

Review our registration tutorial here
If you have not decided on an academic program, investigate programs here
Apply for your student ID at the Student Success Center; be sure to bring your current semester class schedule and driver’s license or state picture ID.
For additional assistance, please contact your Student Success Advisor; to find your advisor, please locate your program here

Step 4: Payment (please wait at one month after applying for scholarships to ensure you receive scholarships if you qualify)

Accept your scholarships on Banner here; If you have any questions about scholarships, direct your questions to the Office of Institutional Advancement at scampbell@atlantatech.edu
Pay tuition and fees following the guide here; for additional assistance, please contact cashier@atlantatech.edu
Purchase books and supplies for your classes; For your course materials, please check out the campus bookstore here

Step 5: Orientation

Sign up for your virtual orientation here
Complete the state enrollment form to ensure you receive any relevant accommodations here

Step 6: Checklist Completion Confirmation

If you have any questions about whether you have successfully completed this checklist, please contact your Student Success Advisor; to find your advisor, please locate your program here

If you need help with the above checklist items...

*Please reach out to your Student Success advisor.
To find your advisor, please see here

Dual Enrollment (High School ) Students

***Please complete this checklist in order to ensure you are prepared for your first day at ATC. We strongly advise you not to skip any steps.

Step 1: Financial Aid

Note: Dual enrollment students do not apply for financial aid so you may skip this step; Please contact jgilyard@atlantatech.edu with any questions

Step 2: Account Setup

You must log into Okta in order to access all other ATC technologies. Please complete this step before the other account setup steps. Log into Okta, our secure identity management tool here; For setup instructions, please follow the guide here
Log into your email here; For setup instructions, please follow the guide here
Log into Banner Web, our student portal, here. For setup instructions, please follow the guide here.
Log into Blackboard, our learning management system here; For setup instructions, please follow the guide here and helpdesk here.

Step 3: Registration

Review our registration tutorial here
If you have not decided on an academic program, investigate programs here
Apply for your student ID at the Student Success Center; be sure to bring your current semester class schedule and driver’s license or state picture ID.
For additional assistance, please contact your Student Success Advisor; to find your advisor, please locate your program here

Step 4: Payment (please wait at one month after submitting your FAFSA to ensure you receive aid if you qualify)

Note: Dual enrollment students do not need to accept financial aid; Please contact jgilyard@atlantatech.edu with any questions

Pay any tuition and fees following the guide here; for additional assistance, please contact cashier@atlantatech.edu
Purchase books and supplies for your classes; For your course materials, please check out the campus bookstore here

Step 5: Orientation

Sign up for your virtual orientation here
Complete the state enrollment form to ensure you receive any relevant accommodations here

Step 6: Checklist Completion Confirmation

If you have any questions about whether you have successfully completed this checklist, please contact your Student Success Advisor; to find your advisor, please locate your program here

If you need help with the above checklist items...

*Please reach out to your Student Success advisor.
To find your advisor, please see here

Transient Students

***Please complete this checklist in order to ensure you are prepared for your first day at ATC. We strongly advise you not to skip any steps.

Step 1: Financial Aid

Note: Transient students apply for financial aid at their home institution, not ATC, so you may skip this step; If you have any questions, please set up an appointment with Financial Aid using QLess, our appointment scheduling tool, here

Step 2: Account Setup

You must log into Okta in order to access all other ATC technologies. Please complete this step before the other account setup steps. Log into Okta, our secure identity management tool here; For setup instructions, please follow the guide here
Log into your email here; For setup instructions, please follow the guide here
Log into Banner Web, our student portal, here. For setup instructions, please follow the guide here
Log into Blackboard, our learning management system here; For setup instructions, please follow the guide here and helpdesk here

Step 3: Registration

Review our registration tutorial here
If you have not decided on an academic program, investigate programs here
Apply for your student ID at the Student Success Center; be sure to bring your current semester class schedule and driver’s license or state picture ID.
For additional assistance, please contact your Student Success Advisor; to find your advisor, please locate your program here

Step 4: Payment (please wait at one month after submitting your FAFSA to ensure you receive aid if you qualify)

Note: Transient students accept financial aid through their home institution; If you have any questions, please set up an appointment with Financial Aid using QLess, our appointment scheduling tool, here.

Pay any tuition and fees following the guide here; for additional assistance, please contact cashier@atlantatech.edu
Purchase books and supplies for your classes; For your course materials, please check out the campus bookstore here

Step 5: Orientation

Complete your orientation here
Complete the state enrollment form to ensure you receive any relevant accommodations here

Step 6: Checklist Completion Confirmation

If you have any questions about whether you have successfully completed this checklist, please contact your Student Success Advisor; to find your advisor, please locate your program here

If you need help with the above checklist items...

*Please reach out to your Student Success advisor.
To find your advisor, please see here

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Academic Calendar Fall 2022

Student Life Calendar │ 2022 Spring Semester

Technology That You Will Need

Hardware/software requirements

https://gvtc.tcsg.edu/Technology-Requirements

Banner

Student portal to register for classes, accept financial aid, and more.

Login info: bit.ly/3i7NYUp
Tutorial: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/wp-content/uploads/SSC_Banner-Instructions.pdf

Okta

***You must log into Okta in order to access all other ATC technologies. Please complete this step before the other account setup steps.

OKTA is a two-factor authentication tool that allows students to log in to other ATC applications.

Tutorial: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/okta-quick-start-guide/

Email and Office 365

Student email to receive ATC communications and access to Microsoft Office products.

Blackboard

Learning management system with information for your classes.

Tutorial: https://youtu.be/sqpYyr3chvc
Help Desk: https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Student

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Financial Aid / Payment

How do I complete FAFSA?

How do I apply for financial aid?

Are scholarships available? How do I apply for them?

What other forms of financial aid are available to me?

There are three types of financial aid: Federal, State, and Institutional.

For more information, click here for the respective categories of financial aid:

Federal: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/financial-aid-types-of-financial-aid/

State: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/state-aid/

Institutional Scholarships: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/financial-aid-types-of-financial-aid/. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the list of scholarships.

For additional help or questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Phone: 404.225.4400

Email: financialaid@atlantatech.edu

How do I pay tuition and fees?

How do I set up a payment plan?

How can I get a refund?

100% refunds are available for students withdrawing from a course by the end of the third day of the term.

Refunds for Title IV recipients are calculated as follows: Number of days completed divided by number of days in semester.

To learn how to receive a refund, please visit https://dev.atlantatech.edu/refunds-and-disbursements/

For additional help of questions, please contact cashier@atlantatech.edu

How do I remove a hold on my account?

Registration

When can I register?

You should register as soon as possible to have the best chance of getting into the course(s) you need. Registration dates for each semester are listed on the academic calendar here: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/myatc/calendar.

The deadline to add/drop a course is the third day of the semester. You can view the specific date in the academic calendar (see above).

If you have questions about registration, please contact your Student Success Advisor or the Student Success Center at successcenter@atlantatech.edu.

How do I register for classes?

Go to www.atlantatech.edu which brings you to the Atlanta Technical College homepage
Select “My ATC” at the top of the screen
Select “Banner Web”

- Type in User ID: Username is the first part of your email address. For example, if your email is sjohn@student.atlantatech.edu, then your username is “sjohn”
- Type in Password

Click on “login”
Click on “Student Services and Financial Aid”
Click on “Registration”
Click on “Look Up Classes to Add”
Select the term for which you like to register from the drop-down list (ex. Summer 2020)
Click course subject to access courses from list (ex. Math 1111, you will look for under Mathematics, not the name of your major)
Click “View Sections” next to the name of the course in which you need to register
Review listing of classes to determine what days and times best fit your daily schedule (M = Mondays, T = Tuesdays, W = Wednesdays, R = Thursdays, F = Fridays, S = Saturdays)
Click in the box to the left of the class section to select the course

- If “C” is listed to the left of the course, class is closed and not available to register
- If “SR” is listed to the left of course name, you should click on “Student and Financial Aid” tab
  - Proceed to “Student Records” and “View Holds” tab to determine what additional steps are required to get hold resolved

Click “Register” at the bottom of the page to add selected class to your schedule
Class has now been added to your schedule
Click “Class Search” to return to course subject listing to choose your next class

Once all your classes have been added, view and/or print your schedule

Which classes should I register for?

When do classes begin and end?

If you are registered for courses, you can find this information on your class schedule.

To view your class schedule:

Log into BannerWeb
Click on “Student and Financial Aid”
Find and click on “Registration”
See “View Detailed Schedule” and select the semester you would like to view.

You can also view course start dates on the academic calendar here: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/myatc/calendar/

How do I view my class schedule?

The class I want is closed. Is there a way to still register for it?

Academics

How can I change my major?

Can I double major?

How do I know what books I need? Where can I get these books?

Visit the Atlanta Technical College Bookstore online at https://www.bkstr.com/atlantatechstore and follow the directions below.

Click “Textbooks” link or icon from header
Search your course materials by course and add course materials to your shopping bag
Click “Checkout” and follow the prompts to select your delivery method

You may also bring your course schedule to the bookstore and our staff can assist you.

The bookstore is located on the second floor of building “C”: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/campus-map/

How do I access my course information online?

How do I apply for accommodations?

What is the difference between in-person, online, and hybrid classes? Is there a way to see if a class if in-person, online or hybrid?

In-person classes require you to come to campus on a set date/time. Online courses are delivered entirely online through Blackboard. Hybrid courses require you to come to campus for a few sessions and complete coursework online. You can think of hybrid courses as a mixture of in-person and online classes.

Your class schedule can tell you if your course is online, hybrid, or in-person. To view your class schedule, log into BannerWeb and click on “Student and Financial Aid” – “Registration” – “View Detailed Schedule” and select the semester you would like to view. When you view your courses, under “schedule type” it will say either “online”, “in-person”, or “hybrid <= 50% distance learning”.

How do I sign up for tutoring?

How can I get in contact with my instructor?

The best way to get ahold of your instructor after classes begin is through Blackboard. You can learn more about how to navigate Blackboard by viewing the orientation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqpYyr3chvc

Your instructor’s contact information is also included on your course schedule. To view your class schedule:

Log into BannerWeb
Click on “Student and Financial Aid”
Find and click on “Registration”
See “View Detailed Schedule” and select the semester you would like to view.

Advising

What forms of advising are available to me?

Atlanta Technical College offers advising for enrollment, student success, specific programs, and career success.

We recommend you schedule an appointment with your Student Success Advisor as you begin your journey as they can help with most typical questions and direct you to other resources. You can meet with a Student Success Advisor in-person, virtually, over the phone, or through email.

How do I find out who my Student Success Advisor is?

How do I find out who my Career Success Coach is?

When should I begin speaking with a program advisor?

For students in the Health Information Management Technology Degree, Health Information Management Coding Diploma, or Competitive Health (Nursing, Dental Hygiene, etc.) programs, you will begin to speak with a program advisor once you have completed prerequisite courses.

Students in all the other programs may begin to speak with a program advisor when they are finishing their first semester of coursework.

Technology

What kind of computer do I need?

How do I change my name or other information on my account?

What technologies will I need access to, and how do I set them up?

Who should I connect with to resolve technological problems?

Student Support Services

What student organizations does ATC offer?

How can I find a job on campus?

ATC offers employment on campus through The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS). This program provides employment for Title IV eligible students who demonstrate financial need and gives students the opportunity to work in different environments.

Positions are available on campus or in a community service position on a part-time basis. Students are paid no less than minimum wage and usually, work up to 20 hours per week.

Funding is limited based on availability by the U.S. Department of Education. If you have been awarded work-study funds, you can find out about open positions by emailing workstudyFA@atlantatech.edu.

How do I print on campus?

How do I get my parking permit?

How do I get a MARTA card?

What resources are available to help me balance school and life (e.g., childcare, food assistance, housing assistance, technology access)?

ATC has a variety of partnerships with nonprofits to help support students outside of school. For more information, please reference “Student Support Resources” in the Key Resources & Contact Info section of this page here.

For technology, the library offers loaner laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots for free to current students. To inquire about a loaner laptop or hotspot, please visit the library which is in building “G” on the campus map: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/campus-map/

What other resources and programs do you recommend I consider?

Student ID

How do I get my student ID badge?

Key Resources &
Contact Information

Student Success Advisors

For help with registration, general academic advising, balancing school with work/life, study tips, and finding other resources

Please find the advisor for your program here or use the below contact info to contact the office
Phone: 404.225.5069
Email: successcenter@atlantatech.edu

Career Success Coaches

For help with creating resumes, preparing for interviews, finding jobs and internships, and learning professional skills

Website: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/student-affairs/career-services/
Email: careerplacement@atlantatech.edu

Student Support Resources

View a complete breakdown of ATC and external resources available to students here.

Office of Financial Aid

For help with financial aid, scholarships, tuition, payment plans, or other payment-related topics

Phone: 404.225.4400
Email: financialaid@atlantatech.edu

Tech Help Center

For help with accessing and navigating technology

Website: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/it-helpdesk/
Phone: 404.225.4423
Email: atchelpdesk@atlantatech.edu

Office of Student Services

For help with accessing additional services, such as accommodations, housing, transportation, and food assistance

Email: mgoss@atlantatech.edu
Phone: 404.225.4446

Additional Resources

IT Help Desk

For General IT Support:

Website: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/it-help-desk-2/
Email: ATChelpdesk@atlantatech.edu

Calendar

View the Academic Calendar

Website: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/myatc/calendar/

Course Schedule

Review courses offered with time and instruction mode and construct a class schedule

Website: bit.ly/3rRBjsf

Course Catalog

Browse current and past courses available at ATC

Website: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/myatc/catalog/

Career Services

Receive assistance with resumes, interview preparation, and job placement

Website: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/student-affairs/career-services/

Email: careerplacement@atlantatech.edu

Academic Success Center

Website: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/tutoring/

Student Handbook

View the full student handbook, which contains policies, guidelines, instructions, and resources for students

Website: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/wp-content/uploads/Student-Handbook_081820.pdf

QLess

Schedule appointments with advisors, financial aid, and other campus resources here

Student Life

Learn more about student organizations and activities

Website: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/student-life/
Email: Ms. Dessie Hall, Director of Student Activities at dhall@atlantatech.edu

Library

Explore ATC’s library services

Website: https://dev.atlantatech.edu/myatc/library/
Email: library@atlantatech.edu

Phone: 404.225.4595

Business Office

Resolve payment-related questions and
purchase a parking permit

Phone: 404.225.4639

Emergency Contact Information

For immediate response from the police officer on duty or for a safety escort call or contact:

ATC Public Safety Campus Police, Security, and Dispatch: 404-225-4730
Non-Urgent Anonymous Email: atctipline@atlantatech.edu
If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 911
Fire Department: 911
Police Department: 911
Ambulance: 911

Please click the “Start Checklist” button below to view our New Student Checklist. This checklist contains all the steps you need to prepare for your first day at ATC. Please be sure to complete steps in order, as some steps may require that earlier steps have been completed.

Technology That You Will Need

Banner

Okta

Email and Office 365

Blackboard

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Financial Aid / Payment

Registration

Academics

Advising

Technology

Student Support Services

Student ID

Key Resources &Contact Information

Additional Resources

Emergency Contact Information

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