Real Connections Translate To Real Opportunities:
TU’s Commitment To Guidance Counselors
Tiffin University depends a great deal on high school guidance counselors to assist us in helping students make a smooth transition to the college experience. On this page, you’ll find information about the Guidance Counselor Advisory Board, our Guidance Counselor Professional Development Day, Post Secondary Options, and a convenient Admissions Timeline.
If you have any questions or need further information in any of these areas, you can contact Andrea Faber, Director of Associate Degree Admissions, at (800) 968-6446, ext. 3375.
Guidance Counselor Advisory Board
This is a one-day meeting each Fall at Seitz Hall on the TU main campus during which the 30 guidance counselors comprising our Guidance Counselor Advisory Board come to campus to learn more about Tiffin University.
Our goal is to learn from your perspective and to ask for your assistance in improving our operations. Board members are encouraged to share issues in secondary education. This is also an opportunity to better educate counselors about Tiffin University.
The counselors on the advisory board represent school districts in Ohio, and tend to either be from key feeder high schools to TU, or from key geographic areas.
The Tiffin University Coordinator is Andrea Faber, Director of Associate Degree Admissions, (800) 968-6446, ext. 3375
Guidance Counselor Professional Development Day
Tiffin University has discovered that many guidance counselors are not familiar with new programs, rules and regulations, and college requirements. We provide a venue for counselors to learn how to help students and to improve their counseling program.
Issues we cover include:
NCAA
Ohio Graduation Test
ASCA National Model
Financial Aid
Online Resources for careers and majors
The professional development day is held each Spring. If you are interested in participating please contact: Andrea Faber, Director of Associate Degree Admissions, at (800) 968-6446, ext. 3375
Post Secondary Options
Tiffin University offers high school students the opportunity to take college classes while still enrolled in high school. High school students are integrated into the classroom and online programs with Tiffin University students. To get more information please go to Post Secondary Options.
Admissions Timeline for Guidance Counselors
JUNE – SEPTEMBER
· Gather information on each college. Have admissions representatives from colleges come and talk with students.
· Help determine what students want in a college. Identify important characteristics – size of classes, total enrollment, location, programs offered, services, atmosphere, activities, scholarships, academic reputation, etc.
· Have students write for information from the colleges that have their desired features or check them out on the Web.
SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER
· Have students register to take or retake the ACT or SAT. Tiffin University’s ACT code is 3334.
· Have students start to Apply for Admission. Narrow your college choices down to two or three.
· Visit the colleges you have selected, attend area college fairs, and talk with college admission counselors visiting your high school.
· Hold an information session about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
· Send transcripts and test scores to the colleges that students have applied.
JANUARY – FEBRUARY
· Make sure students have information on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to the Federal Student Aid Program.
MARCH – APRIL
· Help students make final decision. Have students talk to people who attended or attend the college(s).
· Visit the college(s) again.
· Students will start to receive financial aid packages. Have the students contact their Admissions Counselor or the Financial Aid Office if they have any questions.
· Attend an Early Orientation and Scheduling Program to schedule their Fall Semester classes ($150 tuition deposit must be paid to attend)
MAY 1
· Deadline for $150.00 Tuition and Housing Deposit to be refunded.
· Attend a May Orientation and Scheduling Program to schedule Fall Semester classes.
JUNE – AUGUST
· Attend an Orientation and Scheduling Program to schedule Fall Semester classes, if not already scheduled.
· Attend a Freshman Weekend program.