COL 103 – All You Need to Know!

What is COL 103?

• It’s a college-level course called “College Skills”. It is designed especially for high school students who will be first-generation college students to help them be successful in college.

What is a First-Generation College Student?

• A student whose parents (birth or adoptive) have not earned a bachelor’s degree​ OR
• A student who lived with only one parent before age 18, and that parent does not have a bachelor’s degree​ OR
• A student who did not live with or receive support from their birth or adoptive parents before the age of 18​.

How will COL 103 Benefit My Student?

• The course teaches essential success skills needed not only for freshman year but throughout your student’s entire college experience. Here are examples of what’s covered:

o   Academic learning strategies (study and test-taking skills)

o   Personal well-being, resilience, and stress management

o   Critical thinking and problem-solving

o   Success strategies for one’s chosen major and career field

o   Effective communication and collaborative methods when working with peers, professors, and others

How Can I Support My Student in COL 103?

• Parents and other persons of support can help their student in several important ways – and we’re going to give you specific examples throughout the semester. (Watch for upcoming DE Team Talks for more info!)

What if I Have Questions and Want to Communicate with an Actual Person?

• We’ll provide a link at the end of each DE Team Talk and an actual person from the DE Office will respond as quickly as possible. Need to get in touch now? Contact Kaweishia Drinkard, Dual Enrollment & Engagement Outreach Office, 864-646-1736, klee23@tctc.edu