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Let’s get you ready for class.

Follow these steps in order. Your Forsyth Tech team will help you at each step.

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You do not have to do this alone.
Your Onboarding Navigator is your first helper. No appointment is needed.

Call Student Onboarding

Go straight to what you need.

You can follow the full guide or use a quick link.

Your path to class

Complete these 8 steps.

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Required: You must do this.
Important: Do this early.
Prepare: Get ready for class.

Visit Student Onboarding

Required
Do this first
About 20–30 minutes

Your Onboarding Navigator is your first helper. Meet with the team before orientation and advising.

No appointment is needed. Walk in on campus or join the virtual line.

Walk in on campus

Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Robert L. Strickland Center
1615 Miller Street

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Join the virtual line

Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Choose Student Onboarding from the list.

Join the virtual line

What will my navigator help me do?
  • Sign in to your college accounts.
  • Learn your next steps.
  • Connect with Financial Aid.
  • Choose an orientation.
  • Get ready to meet your advisor.

Complete Basecamp Orientation

Required
Before advising
1 hour online or 2 hours in person

Basecamp teaches you about college tools and support.

Your navigator will sign you up. After your onboarding meeting, they will add you to the online course or help you join an in-person session.

Online in Canvas

Finish it from home. Work at your own pace. Watch for an email from Instructure Canvas.

In person

Ask questions. Meet college staff. Learn where campus services are.

Need help? Call Student Onboarding at 336-734-7440.

Meet Your Academic Advisor

Required
Before registration
About 30–45 minutes

Your advisor will help you choose the right classes.

  • Talk about your goals.
  • Learn about your program.
  • Pick your first classes.
  • Ask your questions.
  • Make a plan for the semester.
Your navigator will connect you with your advisor. Go to this meeting before you try to register.

Register for Classes

Required
After advising
About 10–20 minutes

Your advisor will show you how to register for your first semester. They will tell you what to do next.

  • Check the class days and times.
  • Check each campus or online location.
  • Make sure the classes are right.
  • Ask for help if something looks wrong.
Open myForsythTech
View the academic calendar

Finish Your Financial Aid Steps

Important
Start early
About 20–40 minutes

The FAFSA is a free form. It helps you apply for money for college. Forsyth Tech’s school code is 005317.

Start or finish the FAFSA
Get Financial Aid help
The FAFSA may not be your last step. Check your Forsyth Tech email. Financial Aid may ask for more forms.
What if I cannot file the FAFSA?
Not every student can file the FAFSA. Ask Financial Aid about other ways to pay for college.

Make Sure Your Classes Are Paid For

Required
Before the deadline
About 5–15 minutes

Your balance must be covered before the payment deadline.

  • Financial aid
  • A payment plan
  • Your own payment
  • Another approved payment source
Registering does not mean your classes are paid for. You may be dropped if your balance is not covered on time.
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See payment dates

Get Ready for Your First Day

Prepare
Before classes
About 20–30 minutes

Check your accounts

Make sure you can open TechLink, myForsythTech, student email and Canvas.

Open TechLink
Open Canvas

Get your student ID

Send your photo. Choose where you want to pick up your OneCard.

Learn how to get your ID

Get your parking pass

Get a student parking decal if you will drive to campus.

Get parking help

Find books and supplies

Check what you need before your classes start.

Visit the Bookstore

Need help signing in? Visit the ITS Support Center.

Complete Every Course Entry Assignment

Required
First week
About 10 minutes per class

Open every course in Canvas. Complete the Course Entry Assignment by the deadline.

Just signing in is not enough. You may be dropped from a class if you do not complete its assignment.

Open Canvas

Your first semester

More ways we can help.

Your navigator will keep checking in. These teams are here when you need them.

Tutoring

Get help with math, writing, science, study skills and more.

Find tutoring

Career Services

Get help with career choices, résumés, interviews, internships and jobs.

Get career help

Counseling

Talk with a counselor about stress, worry or a hard time in your life.

Find counseling

Forsyth Tech Cares

Get help with food, housing, child care, rides, money needs and more.

Find support

Student Life

Meet people, join a club, go to events and find your place on campus.

Explore Student Life

Technology Help

Get help with passwords, email, Canvas and other college tools.

Get technology help

Not sure who to ask?

Start with one of these teams. We will help you find the right person.

Student Onboarding

First steps, orientation and general questions.

Call 336-734-7440

Student Care

Help finding services and support across the college.

Call 336-734-7195

Financial Aid

FAFSA, grants, forms and aid questions.

Get Financial Aid help

Common questions.

Can I register before orientation?

No. New students must complete orientation and meet with an advisor first.

How do I know who my advisor is?

Your Onboarding Navigator will help you connect with your advisor.

What if I cannot sign in?

Visit the ITS Support Center or call your Onboarding Navigator.

How do I know if my financial aid is done?

Check your Forsyth Tech email and account. Look for messages from Financial Aid.

What if I miss a Course Entry Assignment?

You may be dropped from that class. Complete the assignment in every course.

Welcome to the Fox Den.

Take one step at a time. Ask for help when you need it. We are glad you are here.

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