The Offices of Student Development provides prospective and continuing students opportunities and experiences that promote their academic and personal growth, while encouraging their personal responsibility in preparation for future success. The division continuously supports the instructional programs of the college and assists students in the following ways:

Academic Advising

At TNCC we take academic advising very seriously. We have many individuals on staff, from faculty members to professional counselors, to assist you during your academic career. There are three primary locations on campus where academic advising takes place: the Admissions and Welcome Center (on the Hampton Campus, Griffin Hall, room 201), the Office of Student Development (Hastings Hall, room 323) and Advising Area (Hastings Hall, room 324).

Disabled Student Services

Thomas Nelson is committed to creating an accessible environment for students with disabilities, while allowing the student the opportunity for growth, greater responsibility and empowerment.

College Success Skills (SDV 100)

College Success Skills is an orientation program that serves as an introduction to Thomas Nelson Community College. The course is offered each semester and is a requirement for graduation in academic programs. College Success Skills is taught by professional counselors as a one-credit course. The course provides students an overview of college degree offerings, program services and various strategies on student success. Several topics addressed by the course are study skills, time management, test taking skills, college policies and procedures, personal goal setting, educational and career planning.

Counseling Services

Counselors in the Office of Student Development assist students in developing skills to make informed decisions regarding their educational, career, personal and social issues. New and non-curricular students should see Counselors in the Admissions and Welcome Center on the Hampton campus (Griffin Hall, room 201) while continuing students may see Counselors in the Office of Student Development (Hastings Hall, room 323) or call 757-825-2827, or email us at CounselorHelp@tncc.edu.

College Success Seminars

The Offices of Student Development has developed several seminars to assist you in sharpening your academic skills and /or improving your academic standing. Whether you are coming back to school after many years or a recent high school graduate, the transition to college can be challenging. Some of the greatest academic and personal challenges facing students are time management, work-study skills, test taking, managing stress, note taking, computer literacy, and money matters.

Trio Program : More information...

TS³ is a federally funded program designed to provide free academic support and encouragement to students who face economic, social, and cultural barriers to higher education. TS³ offers academic/career/personal counseling, assistance with financial aid and scholarship access, tutoring, college success skills development and cultural/educational/enrichment activities to current TNCC student participants. Services are available to enrolled students who meet the federal eligibility requirements and program guidelines.

Virginia Department of Health Services : More information...

Thomas Nelson Community College and the Office of Student Affairs is committed to the health and well-being of its students and the community. We have provided the links to the Virginia Department of Health, as well as, to the individual, local health departments. Click the link in the area in which you live for information.