Getting Started at TCC
Our steps walk you through the process, from transferring from your previous school
to starting your classes at TCC.
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Apply for Admission
How do I apply to TCC?
Complete and submit an application for admission.
Apply now with ApplyTCC.
You can apply online with ApplyTCC (use Chrome or Firefox for the best experience),
or use ApplyTexas as an alternate online application method.
What's the deadline to apply to TCC?
The admissions application deadline is 7 days before the start of the term. Submit your application at least 7 days before the start of the term.
Find deadlines and important dates in the 2026–2027 Academic Calendar.
When will I know if I'm accepted to TCC?
Check your personal email within 24–48 hours.
You will receive emails about your acceptance, instructions on activating your student
email, submitting any supporting documentation, and next steps.
If you applied through ApplyTexas, please allow additional time for processing.
Are there minimum requirements for transfer admission?
Some selective admission programs require special criteria for admissions.
If you are international students on or seeking an F-1 visa who want to transfer to
TCC, visit International Transfer Student.
If you plan to transfer from TCC to other schools, visit Transfer Center.
After you've applied for admission and been accepted, you'll need to submit your supporting
documents.
Visit the pages linked below to learn how to submit your documents.
It's important to meet with an advisor to get support in planning your semester schedule
and staying on track with your degree plan.
Connect with our advisors.
An advisor will let you know which tests you're required to complete before registering
for classes.
Common test requirements include, but are not limited to:
For more information on other tests, visit Testing Services.
Annual Security Report
Tarrant County College District Police Department prepares the Annual Security Report
in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. The report includes statistics
for the previous three years (2022, 2023, 2024) for reported Clery Act crimes that
occurred on the campuses, non-campus buildings, or property owned or controlled by
the Tarrant County College District, and on public property within or immediately
adjacent to and accessible from the campuses. The Tarrant County College District
does not have any residential housing on the campuses. The Annual Security Report
also includes institutional policy statements pertaining to campus security, the reporting
of crimes, timely warning and emergency notification procedures, response to reported
sexual offenses and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) crimes, and policies regarding
alcohol, drug, and tobacco use.
This report can be found on the TCCD website tccd.edu/annualsecurityreport. Printed copies of the Annual Security Report are available upon request at any Tarrant
County College Campus Police Department office.
Read the Annual Security Report (PDF)
Updated September 29, 2026