All classes will be held online during the first week of classes, starting Monday, Jan. 11.
Campus will only be accessible to students that have been tested and they must show proof. If students do not want to receive a COVID-19 test, they can visit campus again on Jan. 19.
Please use the outside entrance to visit the bookstore.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE FROM TERRA STATE
We would like to update you on classes and COVID-19 procedures for spring semester. We will be offering COVID-19 testing this week to all students, free of charge. Testing is not mandatory but is highly encouraged. If you do not want to be tested, we ask that you do not come to campus until Jan. 19. You will have the opportunity to be tested throughout the semester by emailing covid19testing@terra.edu.
If you are coming to campus this week, you must provide proof of your COVID-19 test. If you need to visit the bookstore this week but do not want to be tested, please use the outside entrance that is around the left side of Building B.
Starting Jan. 19, lab-based courses will be returning to learning on campus. Please check with your instructor, who will give you more information as to when you can attend class on campus.
Starting Jan. 25, all classes will return to campus, as long as COVID-19 numbers do not spike. Please check with your instructor to see if you will be having class on campus starting the week of Jan. 25.
We will be monitoring COVID-19 numbers and providing updates weekly on the status of your classes. We hope to see everyone back on campus soon but please remember, plans are contingent upon the COVID-19 numbers in our county and area.
Please continue to check your email, Canvas, and my.terra.edu for the latest updates. If you have any questions, please email covid@terra.edu. FAQ about COVID-19 testing can also be found at terra.edu/covid19.
CLASS CANCELLATIONS
There are currently no reported class cancellations.
UPDATE HOURS OF OPERATION 1-11-21
Terra State Community College
January 11, 2021 - January 16, 2021
Building B: General Technologies
Only Entry and Exit Point to Campus Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Building D: The Bordner Center
Covid Testing Entrance and Exit Only Monday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (8PM only if there is scheduled testing)
ALL BUILDINGS CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY All building hours are subject to change to accommodate classes and events on campus
Please visit Terra.edu/COVID19 for our campus dashboard and other COVID19 updates.
HOW TO SUBMIT AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER EXCESS FINANCIAL AID TO YOUR TERRA STATE ID CARD FOR BOOK VOUCHERS
Book vouchers will be available to use in the CollegeStore beginning January 4, 2021 through March 29, 2021. Please be sure to submit your authorization early - these must be completed by 11:59 p.m. to be available the next business day at noon. Watch this video for instructions.
FAFSA
FAFSA applications are now open for the 2021-2022 school year! Funds are given out on a first come first serve basis. With the impact COVID-19 had on many families, it is more important than ever to complete the application soon.
The College is pleased to announce that the CAPP Degree Evaluation Feature is now available in Banner Self-Service. CAPP is the acronym for Curriculum, Advising, and Program Planning and it tracks your progress toward completion of your degree requirements. CAPP searches through in-progress courses, transfer credit, and courses taken at Terra State to find courses that match your degree requirements. Your evaluation can be generated and viewed at any time by using the attached instructions.
NEED HELP WITH YOUR CLASSES?
Tutoring is available for fall classes! You can be tutored by phone, zoom, or through email - depending on your preference. Just send an email that includes: your name, the class or classes for which you’d like some help and a current phone number. Send your email request to tutoring@terra.edu.
LOOKING FOR HELP MAKING AN ON-LINE ACCOUNT PAYMENT?
Watch the video below! If you need any further assistance, please email admissions@terra.edu.
We have also received some comments regarding issues with payments, so please review the following if you experience the same:
Browsers that work best are Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Firefox.
You may need to clear your browser cookies and cache.
If you're having trouble loading the site, you may need to let the webpage accept pop ups so that site completes its loading process.
If using a debit card, there may be a daily spending limit. You will need to contact your bank to ask about a daily limit and explain you are trying to make a larger transaction.
Important FYI dates from the cashier's office
Here are the important dates to remember for Spring 2021 from the cashier's office.
For information on how to schedule a payment plan, please visit Terra.edu/CashierPP
To make arrangements for a past due payment, please fill out the following form and submit it to the Cashier's Officer: Terra.edu/CashierPA
Every Monday-Thursday Mornings between 6:30-7:45 am Terra State will perform computer system maintenance that may affect Terra State’s computer systems. This may result in intermittent outages. For any question or concern, please contact the Helpdesk.
Title IV Consent Completion Reminder
Do you have your Title IV Consent completed so that it clears your account charges (ex: tuition/fees, Installment Payment Plan, housing charges, etc.) if you have Financial Aid? Find it on Banner Self Service > Student Tab > Student account > left side forms, Title IV Consent. If you did the Transfer of Excess Financial Aid for your book voucher, you already completed the Title IV Consent.
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities to be on campus
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) provides career counseling that helps students with disabilities identify a solid career path. To support the students along the way, OOD also provides:
• Placement assistance and on the job support for internships, co-op experiences and employment after graduation
• Assistive technology (mainstream or specialized)
• Work incentives planning.
• And much more
• If you think, you have or someone you know has a disability, talk to Tonya about what is available for academic success.
If you are a student or are an employee who would like to know more about specific programs, resources or funding Tonya Mortimer, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, will be on our campus March 28, April 11 and May 2 from 12:15 pm to 3:00 pm in the Academic Service Center. Stop by or make an appointment 419.559.2109. Interested persons can also contact that Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation at 419.280.5308.
Terra State's Counseling Services
Need to Talk? Have Questions? We're Here for You! Call the Counseling Center at Terra State at 419.559.2342 or email counseling@terra.edu. IF YOU ARE IN A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS CALL THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS HOTLINE 800-826-1306 ANYTIME OR TEXT HELP 741-741
The Counseling Center staff provides individual mental health counseling services to help students with academic, emotional, psychological, social, and behavioral problems. It is our basic purpose to help students cope with, or resolve, problems that create distress in daily living and are interfering with academic success at Terra State Community College. The Counseling Center is located in the General Technologies Building (Building B), room B105.
#15tofinish
Have you thought about adding one more class to your fall schedule to help save money, get better grades, and stay on track to graduate?
15 is the number of credits you need to take each semester to graduate on time!
Statistics show that students who earn 15 credits per semester are more likely to finish college on time and earn better grades.
Of course, you can take less and still receive scholarships and funding. But taking 15 credits a semester (or 30 credits a year) accelerates your graduation, saves money overall, and increases your chances of achieving your personal and professional goals. Contact your Advisor today to schedule an appointment to discuss your options at 419.559.2345. Learn more at https://completecollege.org/strategy/15-to-finish/.
Financial Aid disbursement processor
Terra State Community College has partnered with BankMobile to deliver your financial aid refund. For more information about BankMobile, visit this link: https://bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoices/.
"To view our institution's contract with BankMobile, a Division of Customers Bank, click here"
ELECTRONIC DEPOSIT TO ANOTHER ACCOUNT Money is transferred to another account the same business day BankMobile receives funds from your school. Typically, it takes 1-2 business days for the receiving bank to credit the money to your account.
ELECTRONIC DEPOSIT TO A BANKMOBILE VIBE ACCOUNT If you open a BankMobile Vibe account (upon identity verification), money is deposited the same business day BankMobile receives funds from your school.
For questions and assistance please email: Cashier@terra.edu or stop by the Cashier’s Office in Roy Klay Hall, room A200.
FAFSA available
This is to remind you that if you can apply for federal student aid for the school year. Go to www.fafsa.gov, select "Start Here" to login. You will be given the option to complete a FAFSA renewal that has much of your application data from last year. If you have not filed taxes, just select will file and use estimated tax information. You can then use the IRS data retrieval tool after you have filed your taxes to avoid turning in your tax documents to the Financial Aid Office!
Banner Self-Service Tutorials
Accessing your Financial Aid information using Banner Self-Service
From accepting your award to completing your Title IV consent, this short video walks you through some different areas of Banner Self-Service.
How to submit authorization to transfer excess financial aid to your Terra State ID card for book vouchers
Book vouchers will be available to use in the CollegeStore beginning January 4, 2021 through March 29, 2021. Please be sure to submit your authorization early - these must be completed by 11:59 p.m. to be available the next business day at noon.
Banner Self-Service Registration
The College is in the process of transitioning to a new student information system. Students will be asked to use Banner Self-Service (new system) to register for summer and fall courses. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic and career advisor prior to registering for summer or fall courses. To schedule an advising appointment please call 419.559.2349. Click here to see step-by-step instructions on how to use the new Banner Self-Service registration or watch the video below.
