(HARLINGEN) – On Friday, Texas State Technical College hosted its Registration Rally for the Spring 2018 semester at the J. Gilbert Leal Learning Resource Center with new and returning students in attendance for help with the TSTC application and registration processes.

Registration Rallies are a TSTC initiative that started in Fall 2016. All 10 campuses statewide host this event every semester with hundreds of students taking advantage of the assistance offered conveniently in one place.

“The earlier a student registers, the more likely it is they get the classes they need before they fill up and a schedule they are happy with,” said TSTC Director of Recruitment Dora Colvin. “This is a one-stop shop for our new and current students.”

Enrollment representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, Advisement, Support Services, the Veterans Center and Student Life were on hand to guide TSTC students like Jose Hernandez who were in attendance to get everything done before winter break.

Hernandez is a full-time student studying his Academic Core and only needs about five more classes to complete before pursuing studies in architecture. He said he feels relieved to know he got the classes he needed for the Spring Semester.

“It feels good knowing that I don’t have to worry about registering anymore,” he said. “I appreciate the help TSTC offers its students with this event. I was able to get the guidance I needed to get everything done before the end of the semester.”

Campus tours were also available and two lucky students received a $250 scholarship in a drawing to help with college expenses.

Colvin said the idea behind registration rallies is to encourage students to register early and make new semesters an easy transition for them.

“We want to help students by providing the resources and opportunities they need to finish the application and registration processes for the next semester,” said Colvin.  “We hope that having faculty and staff present will help make this process easier for students,” she added. “They’ll have a chance to learn about the services we offer and get the help they need.”

Spring 2017 registration runs through January 2. The first day of class is January 8.

To apply or register visit tstc.edu or call the TSTC Student Recruitment Office at 956-364-4118.