New Student Guide
We're glad you're here!
Use this page to start your college career right.
Activate Self-Service
Meet Your Advisor
Sign Up For Classes
View Your Financial Aid Status
Explore D2L/Brightspace & Navigate
See Important Reminders
Activate Self-Service
You must log in to Self-Service before you try to access your other accounts.
You will be asked to reset your password. Wait 30 minutes before setting up your D2L/Brightspace and Navigate accounts.
Your login information is in your acceptance letter.
STEP TWO:
Meet With An Advisor
This meeting is an important part of being successful in college.
Your advisor will help you develop a class schedule and provide you with information to get off to a great start.
How to setup your advising:
You can meet with an advisor in any of three ways - pick the best for you:
In person: Visit the Advising Center on the first floor of Building S/Student Services Building
By phone: Call 803.535.1224
Email us and make an appointment: askme@octech.edu
Register For Classes
Once you've met with your advisor, you will be able to register for classes through Self-Service.
View Your Financial Aid Status
For you to be able to receive FREE TUITION and other benefits, it's important that you complete your FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid - even if you don't think you qualify.
FINANCIAL AID:
Our Financial Aid staff is here to guide you through the process and make sure you benefit from all of the grants and scholarships that make college affordable.
Office: First Floor, Building S/Student Services Building
Phone: 803.535.1224
Email: finaid@octech.edu
You can check your financial aid status and pay tuition on Self-Service. Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more.
Explore Your Student Accounts
Once you've successfully logged in to Self-Service and waited 30 minutes for the system to process your account, you can log in to your other accounts. Here's a brief overview of how you to use your accounts:
Self-Service is your business account. This is where you:
• check your financial aid status
• pay your bill
• review missing documents
• choose your classes
• see your transcript
• apply for graduation
D2L/Brightspace is your main school account. This is where you:
• access class content
• submit assignments
• check your email
• see campus announcements
• apply for OCtech Foundation scholarships
Log in to this account using your Self-Service password.
Navigate is your app while you're on the go. This is where you:
• schedule appointments with your advisor, tutors or Student Services
• see your class schedule
• add reminders to your calendar
• find class study buddies
