Orientation

Welcome Ravens Day

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

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Welcome Ravens Schedule for Fall 2026

Date: Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
Location: RTC Cafeteria
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. — 5 p.m.

Students are assigned to attend the morning or afternoon session based on program. Please see program assignments below.

Itinerary:

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

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10 a.m. Session Programs:

• Autobody Repair and Refinishing
• Automotive Technology
• Band Instrument Repair Technology
• Central Service Technician
• Dental Assistant
• Health Care Navigator
• High School Programs/GED
• Massage Therapy
• Mechatronics
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Coding Specialist
• Medical Office Programs
• Nursing Assistant
• Phlebotomy
• Professional Baking
• Professional Cooking
• Registered Nursing
• Revenue Management Specialist
• Surgical Technologist                                      
• Welding

2 p.m. Session Programs:

• AI for Productivity
• Associate of Business DTA
• Associate of Computer Science DTA
• Associate of Pre-Nursing DTA
• Business Project Coordinator
• Cloud Network Technology
• Commercial Building Engineering
• Construction Management
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Early Childhood Education
• Entrepreneurship
• Field Surveying Technician
• HVAC-R Technician
• Legal Assistant
• Machining Technologies
• Management and Leadership
• Project Coordination Essentials
• Property Maintenance
• Site Supervisor
• Undecided
• Undecided, Running Start

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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.