The Fall 2020 semester, as well as course registration, will be conducted entirely online.
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Following a thorough and extensive assessment of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Texas College has announced that the 126-year-old institution will host the Fall 2020 academic term entirely online with a start date of August 12 and concluding November 20. The College’s decision to shift modalities is one centered on the safety and needs of students, faculty, and staff.
“We have and continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that affects our community. It is from this foundation that decisions and plans are made,” noted President Dwight J. Fennell, PhD. “Our efforts are not to compete with other entities and how they respond, but rather give consideration to the needs of our students, faculty and staff and internally assess what is needed for a safe environment pursuant to the resources we haveavailable to us. With this as the backdrop of our planning, a decision has been made to offer online instruction only for the fall term. A continuous review will take place to establish what needs to be done for the spring term. And, with this as our focus, it should also be noted that we will suspend fall sports with the interest in returning with our sports programs for spring term.”
Texas College’s online semester includes suspension of all fall intercollegiate athletics, which includes football, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, and volleyball. Though foregoing the 2020 season, the College will maintain their issuance of athletic scholarships for the enrolled athletes. Additionally, this same commitment extends to institutional scholarships for extracurricular groups, such as band and choir participants.
As traditional methods are substituted for virtual ones, Texas College is also prepared to help facilitate student success for the semester’s online landscape. To ensure all students have access to the technology necessary to complete online courses, laptops will be available for student use. Students utilizing the accommodation may request the device through the College.
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Texas College emphasizes their commitment to safety while providing access to quality educational opportunities. “As this moment has proven difficult for many businesses and communities, I want to encourage us to continue to remain vigilant, strong, and sustain ourselves with the wisdom of God and practices that will keep us safe,” said Dr. Fennell. “I am hopeful that the posture that is being taken is understood. I especially hope that it is understood that this position is needed when there is no vaccine, nor increase in remedies that may combat COVID-19. And, as we look at the increase in the number of infections and deaths around the world and in East Texas, we find these measures necessary. Our number one priority is the safety of our students, faculty, staff and constituents. I thank you for your continued support of Texas College."
Dear Students, Alumni and Friends of Texas College,
Welcome to Fall term 2020! I am writing at this time to provide an update for Texas College regarding the unprecedented time in which we are experiencing. And, as this moment has proven difficult for many businesses and communities, I want to encourage us to continue to remain vigilant, strong, and sustain ourselves with the wisdom of God and practices that will keep us safe.
For Texas College, we have and continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that affects our community. It is from this foundation that decisions and plans are made. Our efforts are not to compete with other entities and how they respond, but rather give consideration to the needs of our students, faculty and staff and internally assess what is needed for a safe environment pursuant to the resources we have available to us. With this as the backdrop of our planning, a decision has been made to offer online instruction only for the fall term. A continuous review will take place to establish what needs to be done for the spring term. And, with this as our focus, it should also be noted that we will suspend fall sports with the interest in returning with our sports programs for spring term.
I am hopeful that the posture that is being taken is understood. I especially hope that it is understood that this position is needed when there is no vaccine, nor increase in remedies that may combat COVID-19. And, as we look at the increase in the number of infections and deaths around the world and in East Texas, we find these measures necessary. Our number one priority is the safety of our students, faculty, staff and constituents.
I thank you for your continued support of Texas College and ask for your continued prayers as we and many others in the higher education community move to keep those safe who are entrusted to us. We will continue to provide you with updates as they occur. Additionally, we will continue to pray for your safety and well-being.
Sincerely,
Dwight J. Fennell
President
Dear Student,
As Texas College comes into a new Academic year, I would like to thank you for choosing to continue your education with us. The Texas College community is aware of the financial challenges that many of our students and their families are dealing with, and we are making every possible effort to ensure that your time and money is well spent. To that effort, we have implemented the following:
The Business Office looks forward to working with you during the 2020-2021 school year and prays that you and your family continue to remain safe during these challenging times.
Warm Regards,
Ms. Millicent L Rickenbacker, MBA
VP of Business and Finance
Fall Registration Begins for All Students (Online Registration Only)
First Day of Class (Online)
Late Registration Begins (Fee Applies)
Timeframe to Add/Drop a Course
Spring 2021 Graduation Application Opens
Labor Day Holiday (No Classes/Offices Closed)
Fall 2020 Mid-Term Examinations
Final Day to Withdraw from a Course with a "W" Designation
Student Pre-Registration for the Spring 2021 Semester Begins
Final Day to Withdraw from the College
Final Day to Remove an Incomplete "I" Status from the Immediately Preceding Semester Before the "I" is Converted to an "F" Letter Grade
Fall 2020 Final Examinations
End of the Fall 2020 Semester
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Vice President of Business and Finance Letter - Laptops (PDF)
Dear Student,
Beginning with the fall 2020 semester, Texas College is providing students with laptops. Students who are in need of a laptop or who are interested in using a laptop are encouraged to complete the attached Laptop Loan Agreement form and return it to the Business Office. To meet the needs and expectations of all of our students, we are asking that the form be completed and returned to the Business Office as quickly as possible. Once the form has been received, the Business Office will begin processing requests for laptops.
The Laptop Loan Agreement form may also be accessed directly from our website. Questions regarding the use of a laptop and the laptop loan agreement form may be directed to the following email address: BusinessOffice@texascollege.edu
Once again, the Business Office looks forward to working with you during the upcoming fall 2020 semester.
Best Wishes,
Ms. Millicent L Rickenbacker, MBA
VP of Business and Finance
Please click here to download the Laptop Loan Agreement form.
To view letter in a PDF format, click here.
Dear New and Returning Students:
Welcome to Texas College and the start of the fall term 2020! We are excited about the year and await your arrival. This year will be somewhat different since all of our course offerings will be online. Classes will begin August 12, and we will officially begin the registration process next week. To assist you with the process, we are offering online assistance as well as administrative assistance by staff who can help you (if and when needed). Please be sure to note the following:
What makes a student fully admitted?
Note: Once the above information is received, the College will send an official admission letter; this means you are fully admitted.
What makes the financial aid process complete?
What are the steps for registering for classes online?
Note that once the registration form has been successfully completed, an acknowledgement letter will be sent by the Office of the Registrar. Your course schedule for the semester however will be sent to you by the Business Office once your courses have been fully processed.
We will be sending additional registration details your way in a short while. Thank you for being with us. Have a great semester …Go Steers!
Sincerely,
John J. Roberts
Dean of Enrollment Management & Registrar
