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Academic Awards Ceremony
Added on Tue, Oct 23, 2012
Academic Awards Ceremony Summary Overview of Academic Awards and Program Certificate Ceremonies Academic Award Ceremony The College hosts the Academic Awards Ceremony to honor one outstanding student from each program area. Students are selected... Read More
Academic Warning and Probation
Added on Fri, Mar 1, 2013
Academic Warning and Probation Summary Overview of Academic Warning and Probation Academic Standing Policy Detailed information about Academic Standing is available at the links below. Standards for Academic Progress Student Success Seminar ... Read More
Books Required for Classes
Added on Tue, Aug 1, 2017
Books Required for Classes Summary Instructions for searching for required books and class materials Accessing the A-B Tech Bookstore Go to bookstore.abtech.edu. Click on the link that says "Texbook Lookup". Select your Term,... Read More
Bus Passes
Added on Mon, Apr 1, 2013
Bus Passes Summary Discount bus passes available for current A-B Tech students Overview Currently enrolled students (Curriculum, Continuing Education, and GED) can purchase a one-month Asheville Transit pass for $10. A regular one-month Asheville... Read More
Career Clothes Corner
Added on Thu, Nov 5, 2015
Career Clothes Corner Summary Overview of clothing services provided by the Career Clothes Corner Overview The Career Clothes Corner is a professional clothing closet that offers free men's and women's business attire to all A-B Tech... Read More
Child Care Resources
Added on Wed, Oct 24, 2012
Child Care Resources Summary Overview of child care resources available for A-B Tech students Partnership With YWCA A-B Tech Community College and the YWCA of Asheville have partnered to provide short-term child care for current A-B Tech... Read More
Clubs and Organizations
Added on Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Clubs and Organizations Summary Overview of the clubs and organizations offered at A-B Tech List of Clubs and Organizations The following clubs and organizations are chartered each year by the A-B Tech Student Government Association (SGA). Honor... Read More
Dean’s and President’s Lists
Added on Wed, Oct 24, 2012
Dean's and President's Lists Summary The eligibility requirements for the Dean's and President's Lists Eligibility Requirements You can view eligibility requirements for the Dean's and President's Lists in the... Read More
Dental Clinic
Added on Mon, Feb 4, 2013
Dental Clinic Summary Overview of the Dental Hygiene Clinic at A-B Tech Overview of Services Our Dental Clinic provides general dentistry services and is staffed by Clinic Dentists and Dental Assisting Instructors. The services provided are... Read More
Free Asheville Art Museum Passes
Added on Sat, Jun 8, 2013
Free Asheville Art Museum Passes Summary Information about free Asheville Art Museum passes available for A-B Tech students and employees How to Obtain Passes Free Asheville Art Museum one-week passes are available to A-B Tech students and... Read More
Free Courses for Senior Citizens
Added on Mon, Oct 29, 2012
Free Courses for Senior Citizens Summary Information about free classes for senior citizens Tuition Waiver Senior citizens who are 65 or older are eligible to audit curriculum classes without being charged tuition. Senior citizens are still... Read More
Graduation Ceremony
Added on Tue, Oct 23, 2012
Graduation Ceremony Summary Information about A-B Tech's annual graduation ceremony Overview The College holds a graduation ceremony in May each year to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science,... Read More
Graduation Photos
Added on Thu, Jun 23, 2016
Graduation Photos Summary Instructions for viewing professional photos taken at graduation Overview At the A-B Tech graduation, a professional photographer takes a photograph of each graduate. Following the ceremony, graduates receive an email... Read More
Health Clinic
Added on Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Health Clinic Summary Information on A-B Tech's Health Clinic Overview A-B Tech has an on-campus student/employee health clinic located in the Ferguson Center for Allied Health and Workforce Development Building (building #24 on the campus... Read More
Honor Society
Added on Wed, Oct 24, 2012
Honor Society Summary Overview of the A-B Tech Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa Phi Theta Kappa Student membership in the Honor Society is by invitation only and is extended to eligible students twice a year, in the fall and the spring. To be... Read More
Housing Options for Students
Added on Mon, Feb 3, 2014
Student Housing Resources Summary Where students can find information about local housing opportunities Overview A-B Tech does not currently offer any on- or off-campus student housing; however, there are some online resources that may be helpful... Read More
How to Format an MLA Paper in Word 2010 & 2013 & 2016
Added on Fri, Feb 27, 2015
How to Format an MLA Paper in Word 2010 & 2013 Summary How to format a paper with MLA style guidelines Overview Margins should be 1” on all sides Font: Times New Roman 12 Pt Line Spacing: Double Paragraph Format: No space... Read More
How to Reply All & Forward Using Outlook
Added on Thu, Jun 11, 2015
How to Reply All and Forward Using Outlook Summary Instructions for replying to an email to all the addresses on the original and for forwarding an email to someone else How to Reply to All  Respond to everyone included in a group email in... Read More
How to Set Tabs – Word (Microsoft 365)
Added on Wed, May 27, 2015
How to Set Tabs – Word (Microsoft 365) Summary Step by step instructions for setting tabs in Word 2013 Overview Tabs allow you to position text exactly where you would like it. To avoid problems with text alignment, use tabs rather than... Read More
How to Use OneDrive
Added on Thu, May 17, 2018
How to Use OneDrive Summary Instructions on how to use your OneDrive with your student email account Instructions With your Outlook/Office 365 account, you receive 1024 GB of cloud storage. You can save, organize, share, and access your... Read More
Intramural Sports
Added on Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Intramural Sports Summary Information about intramural sports offered at A-B Tech Overview Intramural sports are offered each fall and spring term and are open to faculty, staff, and students, from beginners to advanced athletes. The only... Read More
National Society of Leadership and Success
Added on Sat, Sep 7, 2013
National Society of Leadership and Success Summary Information about the A-B Tech Leadership Program (Sigma Alpha Pi) Overview The A-B Tech Student Life & Development Office sponsors the Sigma Alpha Pi chapter of the National Society of... Read More
Pisgah Legal Services for A-B Tech Students
Added on Sat, Jun 8, 2013
Pisgah Legal Services for A-B Tech Students Summary Overview of the A-B Tech partnership with Pisgah Legal Services  Overview A-B Tech has partnered with the local non-profit organization Pisgah Legal Services. Their mission is to... Read More
Public Transportation
Added on Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Public Transportation Summary Information on the public transportation that's available to and from A-B Tech City Bus Service Asheville Redefines Transport (ART) provides bus service throughout the City of Asheville and to the Town of Black... Read More
Regalia for Commencement
Added on Wed, Oct 29, 2014
Regalia for Commencement Summary Overview of regalia students can wear for commencement Overview Students can wear certain regalia at commencement as a sign of special recognition. Honor Criteria Regalia for Commencement How to... Read More
Rhapsodist Literature and Arts Journal
Added on Wed, Nov 20, 2013
Rhapsodist Literature and Arts Journal Summary Overview of A-B Tech's literature and arts journal, The Rhapsodist Overview The Rhapsodist is A-B Tech's literature and arts journal that accepts and publishes original works of art, poetry,... Read More
Ride Sharing/Carpooling
Added on Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Ride Sharing/Carpooling Summary Information about ride sharing/carpooling opportunities at A-B Tech Overview We encourage students, faculty, and staff to participate in ride sharing/carpooling through Share the Ride NC. More information... Read More
Student Activity Fees
Added on Wed, Oct 24, 2012
Student Activity Fees Summary Overview, cost, and reason for the student activity fee Overview The student activity fee is $35.00 for the fall and spring semesters for students attending classes at the Asheville campus or online.... Read More
Student Due Process (Appeal a Student Conduct Violation)
Added on Wed, Oct 24, 2012
Student Due Process (Appeal a Student Conduct Violation) Summary Overview of the Student Due Process and how to appeal a violation of the Code of Student Conduct Policy Location You have the right of due process if you are accused of a... Read More
Student Government Association (SGA)
Added on Wed, Oct 31, 2012
Student Government Association (SGA) Summary Overview and contact information for the Student Government Association (SGA) Overview The Student Government Association (SGA) is responsible for legislative and executive authority in regard to... Read More
Student Health Insurance
Added on Wed, Jan 23, 2013
Student Health Insurance Summary Student health insurance offered through Community College Student Insurance Health Insurance Option We do not offer health insurance for students.  We do have a group accident insurance policy for... Read More
Student ID Cards
Added on Wed, Oct 24, 2012
Student ID Cards Summary How to get an A-B Tech student ID card On Campus Visit the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Building (#5 on the Campus Map), which is open Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30... Read More
Veterans’ Cafe
Added on Wed, Oct 2, 2013
Veterans' Cafe Summary Overview of the Veterans' Cafe, including the location and hours Overview The Veterans Services Coordinator is located in the Bailey building and can be reached at veteranservices@abtech.edu. The Veterans'... Read More
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