Updated July 28, 2022
A Message for TTC Students
Mask Policy as of March 1, 2022
In accordance with CDC guidance published on Feb. 25, the college has updated its mask policy. Effective Tuesday, March 1, masking will be optional on Trident Technical College’s campuses and sites. As outlined by the CDC, individuals should consider masking based on their individual risk assessment and COVID-19 community levels, which can be found on the CDC website. Anyone wishing to wear a mask is welcome to continue doing so. Members of the college community must respect an individual’s decision to wear a mask. Procedures for reporting and returning to campus related to COVID-19 remain the same. Employees and students who test positive, have close contact with a COVID-positive person or are symptomatic should continue to use the COVID-19 reporting tools available in Etrieve.
COVID self-reporting tool for students
You should use the student COVID-19 self-reporting tool to inform the college if you test positive for COVID-19, if you have had close contact* with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, or if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Based on your responses to the questions on the form, you will be notified of the appropriate action to take based on your situation. If you have any questions about the form or reporting, please email COVID19Response@tridenttech.edu.
*Close contact is defined as being within six feet of a COVID-positive person for 15 minutes or longer.
COVID self-reporting tool for TTC employees
You should use the employee COVID-19 self-reporting tool to inform the college if you test positive for COVID-19, if you have had close contact* with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, or if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Based on your responses to the questions on the form, you will be notified of the appropriate action to take based on your situation. If you have any questions about the form or reporting, please email COVID19Response@tridenttech.edu.
*Close contact is defined as being within six feet of a COVID-positive person for 15 minutes or longer.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing
For current information on vaccination eligibility in South Carolina, click here. To find a vaccine provider near you, click here. To find a COVID-19 testing location, click here.
TTC Pandemic Response Plan
TTC's pandemic response plan can be found here.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I, II, and III (HEERF I, II and III)
These relief funds consist of awards from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act, also referred to as HEERF I), the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA, also referred to as HEERF II), and the American Rescue Plan Act (HEERF III). The funds were distributed to institutions of higher education in order to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
Click on the weblink below for the Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for the HEERF I, II and III grant awards Sections 18004(a)(1), 314(a)(1), and 2003(a)(1) Institutional Portions, and 18004(a)(2), 314(a)(2), and 2003(a)(2) and 18004(a)(3), 314(a)(3), and 2003(a)(3) if applicable. To view the college’s quarterly financial reports, visit Quarterly HEERF Reports (All future reports will be listed there).
D2L Access
D2L is the college's integrated online learning platform. If you need assistance accessing your D2L courses, use this form. You can also get help by emailing StudentD2LHelp@tridenttech.edu or calling 843-574-6801 (choose option 2). A D2L login tutorial video can be found here.
Student Services Resources: If you need assistance with admission to the college, financial aid, or other areas. Please visit the Student Services webpage for updates and contact information.
Counseling Services are Available
Trident Technical College’s Counseling, Career Development and Services for Students with Disabilities office is continuing to offer counseling services to students online.
Counseling services are available via secure video conference. If you have any questions about this process, please contact us at Counseling.Services@tridenttech.edu. Please email us at Counseling.Services@tridenttech.edu and we will guide you through the process of scheduling an appointment.
Travel
Restrictions on college-related travel have been lifted. College-related travel may resume in accordance with TTC travel procedures 6-1-2 and 6-1-4.
Staying Healthy
The CDC recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
Educate yourself about COVID-19 so you can be prepared and help prevent the spread of the virus.
Free Online COVID Screening
The Medical University of South Carolina is offering free online coronavirus screenings to South Carolina residents through its telehealth program. Anyone who has symptoms of the virus, including fever, cough and shortness of breath, can use the online system free of charge by using the promo code COVID19.
Links to Additional Resources
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control COVID-19 webpage
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 webpage
If you know someone with a mobility-related disability who has an urgent need for the services listed below, click here for information on emergency assistance available from Adaptive Expeditions.
- Home delivery and disinfection of groceries, personal protective equipment or essential household supplies
- Emergency repair to home access ramps or other exterior equipment
- Financial assistance to utilize CARTA’s Tel-A-Ride to access documented and essential medical services