How to Apply to Vocational Nursing

Application Timeline

Fall Admission

  • November 27, 2023–March 1, 2024: Application for Fall 2024 admission available
  • March 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.: Application deadline
    • No late applications accepted.
  • April 1, 2024 (end of business day): Candidates notified of their status

Follow these steps to apply to Vocational Nursing:

Step 1: Apply to TCC

Apply online with ApplyTCC (use Firefox or Chrome for the best experience)

Once you are accepted as a student at TCC, you will get a TCC Student ID number.

You need a TCC Student ID number for your application to Vocational Nursing.

Step 2: Make sure you are eligible to apply

What are the requirements?

Read before you submit your application:

Step 3: Get current official transcripts

You will need to submit your official college transcripts from all colleges and schools you have attended to the TCC Admissions and Registrar Office.

If you have not attended college or if you will have fewer than 12 college semester hours by the application deadline, you will need to submit your official high school transcript(s).

International Students

Contact International Admissions (817-515-1570) at least 8 weeks before the application deadline to schedule an appointment if you have international transcripts.

Step 4: Take required admissions exams before you apply

  1. Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) Admission Exam

    You can take the HESI A2 exam online through ProctorU or in-person at the Trinity River Campus Testing Center.

    Find out how: See HESI A2 Admission Assessment

    Submit your scores for all 5 sections:

    • Reading Comprehension
    • Vocabulary
    • Grammar
    • Math
    • Anatomy & Physiology 
  2. If English is not your first language

    You will need to take one of the following English readiness exams:

Step 5: Review the Vocational Nursing Information Session Presentation

Vocational Nursing Information Session Presentation (PDF)Listen

Have questions about this presentation?

Step 6: Plan to attend a Group Advisement Session

Group Advisement Session dates will be posted on Vocational Nursing as soon as they are scheduled.

Step 7: Submit your application by the deadline

Fill out and submit your online application during an open application period.

  • Complete and electronically sign your online application.
    • We will not accept paper applications.
  • Submit your immunization form or documentation of immunizations.
  • Submit required supporting materials.

We will not accept late applications.

Have questions about the online application?

Email us at tccnursingapp@tccd.edu

 

Contact

Trinity River Campus

Health Care Professions
Advising Resource Hub

Choose your Career Advisor by the first letter of your last name:

  • A–K: Adrienne Ballard
  • L–S: Janette Keen
  • T–Z: Kimberlyn Moore-Debrossard

Call 817-515-1484

Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu

Advising by Appointment

Fall & Spring Hours
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Trinity River Campus East

Patient Care Technician (PCT) & Vocational Nursing Programs

Visit TRHN 3211

Call 817-515-2339

Email General questions: nursing.department@tccd.edu

Email Application questions: tccnursingapp@tccd.edu

Mailing Address

245 East Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Divisional Dean of Nursing

Nikalaos Moraros, Ed.D., MSHSA, MSN, RN, PHN

Email nikolaos.moraros@tccd.edu

Assistant Dean of Nursing, PCT & Vocational Nursing—Workforce

Karen Heard, DNP RN

Email karen.heard@tccd.edu

Administrative Support Specialist I

Gina Kramer

VisitTRHN 3211-A

Email gina.kramer@tccd.edu

Updated March 18, 2024