New Student Orientation

Welcome to Renton Technical College!

RTC invites you to attend our upcoming New Student Orientation (NSO). All new students to RTC are encouraged to attend New Student Orientation! At orientation, you will:

  • Meet your faculty, visit your classroom(s), and learn about your program
  • Learn about college resources – like financial aid and getting started with CANVAS, your online classroom
  • Enjoy a free lunch
  • Make connections and get to know your new campus community
Sign Up for Orientation

Orientation Schedule for Fall 2025

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Location: RTC Cafeteria

Morning Orientation: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • AUTOBODY REPAIR AND REFINISHING
  • AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
  • BAND INSTRUMENT REPAIR TECHNOLOGY
  • CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
  • COMMERCIAL BUILDING ENGINEERING
  • DENTAL ASSISTANT
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
  • MACHINING TECHNOLOGIES
  • MASSAGE THERAPY
  • MECHATRONICS
  • MEDICAL ASSISTANT
  • PHLEBOTOMY
  • NURSING ASSISTANT - CERTIFIED
  • PROFESSIONAL BAKING
  • PROFESSIONAL COOKING
  • REGISTERED NURSING
  • SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Afternoon Orientation: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

  • ACCOUNTING CLERK
  • ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS DTA
  • ASSOCIATE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE DTA
  • ASSOCIATE OF PRE-NURSING DTA
  • CLOUD NETWORK TECHNOLOGY
  • CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
  • CYBERSECURITY ANALYST
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS/GED
  • LEGAL ASSISTANT
  • MEDICAL OFFICE PROGRAMS
  • HEALTH CARE NAVIGATOR
  • REVENUE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
  • MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST
  • OFFICE ASSISTANT
  • PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
  • RUNNING START (UNDECIDED)
  • UNDECIDED
  • WELDING

Itinerary:

  • Welcome!
  • Learn about resources: Advising, funding, account access, and more
  • Meet your faculty – travel to classrooms
  • Access your student email and Canvas, your online classroom
  • Get your Student ID card

The RTC Cafeteria is in Building I. View directions to our campus.

Accommodations: If you need accommodations due to a disability, please contact Disability Resource Services at drs@rtc.edu or (425) 235-7854.