Orientation
It is time for Orientation!
Somerset Community College will provide you with essential information for newly enrolled college students. This information will consist of the vast amount of resources that students have available to them while being a student with SCC! The transition to post-secondary education can be intimidating— we are here to help ensure you are prepared for your first day of classes!
Please complete an in-person orientation after meeting with your CARE Advisor and enrolling in classes. The in-person orientation is HIGHLY suggested and will provide you with a great on campus experience! If you cannot make your schedule work for the in-person orientation, we do have a virtual option.
In-Person Orientation
**Please note that in order to complete the New Student Orientation, you need to be enrolled in classes first.
| Date | Campus and Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | Laurel Campus at 9am–12:15pm | Register for May 9 |
| May 11, 2023 | Somerset Campus at 9am–12:15pm | Register for May 11 |
| June 6, 2023 | Laurel Campus at 9am–12:15pm | Register for June 6 |
| June 8, 2023 | Somerset Campus at 9am–12:15pm | Register for June 8 |
| June 12, 2023 | Laurel Campus at 9am–12:15pm | Register for June 12 |
| June 14, 2023 | Somerset Campus at 9am–12:15pm | Register for June 14 |
| June 21, 2023 | Russell Center at 10am–12:30pm | Register for June 21 |
| June 20, 2023 | McCreary Center at 10am–12:30pm | Register for June 20 |
| June 22, 2023 | Clinton Center at 10am–12:30pm | Register for June 22 |
| July 11, 2023 | Somerset Campus at 9am–12:15pm | Register for July 11 |
| July 11, 2023 | Evening Option for Technical Students at 5-7pm | Email your name and student ID to scc_care@kctcs.edu to register. |
| July 13, 2023 | Laurel Campus at 9am–12:15pm | Register for July 13 |
| July 13, 2023 | Evening Option for Technical Students at 5-7pm |
Email your name and student ID to scc_care@kctcs.edu to register. |
| July 24, 2023 | Somerset Campus at 9am–12:15pm | Register for July 24 |
| July 26, 2023 | Laurel Campus at 9am–12:15pm | Register for July 26 |
Online Orientation
We recently made changes to our online New Student Orientation; it is now located on your student Blackboard account. You can find this on MyPath. Check out this link to set up your KCTCS User ID and Password. After you do this, click on MyPath, then the Blackboard tile. When completing the New Student Orientation on Blackboard, make sure that you go through each section and complete the form at the end.
**Please note that you need to be enrolled in to classes to complete the online New Student Orientation.
Orientation Topics
Information about college life helps the student understand the college atmosphere. Some of the topics covered:
- Student Self Service and MyPath
- Student Email Account
- FERPA and Student Records
- Tuition and Fees
- Financial Aid
- Blackboard Online Learning
- Career Services
- Parking, Safety & Security
- Ordering Your Books
- Library Services and Tutoring
- Accessibility Resources
- Cultural Diversity
- University Center of Southern KY
- Student Organizations and Clubs
- College Navigator Services
