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Transfer Student

You're an incoming transfer student if you earned credit at another college or university and plan to enroll at TCC.

Note: If you are still in high school, see our New-to-College information.

 
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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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  1. Step 1
    Apply for Admission & Financial Aid
  2. Step 2
    Submit Supporting Documents
  3. Step 3
    Meet with an Advisor
  4. Step 4
    Complete Any Testing Requirements
  5. Step 5
    Register for Classes

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.

Texas Free College Application Week

From October 13 to 19, 2025, first-year applicants and transfer applicants who are Texas residents are eligible to apply at no cost via the ApplyTexas application system.

Visit My Texas Future to apply.

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 2025–2026 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.

Apply for Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid and scholarships as early as possible for the best chance of receiving funds.

Learn more about how to apply for financial aid.

You can also apply for our available scholarships.

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.

Learn how to get started registering for classes.

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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. A printed copy can also be obtained by calling 817-515-5500 or emailing stacy.wagner@tccd.edu.

Read the Annual Security Report (PDF)

Updated October 09, 2025