Admissions and Registration Checklist

General Information

• TCC offers three terms each academic year: Fall, Spring and Summer.
• Terms include several sessions with individual start and end dates.
• Registration for a session ends one calendar week prior to its start date.
• Payment of tuition and fees is due at the time of registration.
• First-Time-in-College students must apply at least two weeks prior to the beginning of a session.

Individuals holding any type of visa must contact the International Admissions Office for admission assistance – 817-515-5232.

Submit an application for admission

• Web application
• In person at any campus Registrar’s Office
• Allow two business days for processing

Submit required supporting documents

• High School Transcript (not generally required for college transfer students)
• GED Certificate or Scores (not generally required for college transfer students)
• Early High School Enrollment Form (if applicable)
• Official Transcript from each previously attended regionally accredited college/university
• Scores for TSI Exemption (ACT, SAT, TAAS, TAKS)
• Scores for approved Placement Test taken at other college/university
• Individual Approval Form (if applicable)
• Residency documentation (if applicable)

Receive notice of acceptance

• Log in to WebAdvisor and CampusCruiser to activate accounts.
• Request evaluation of transfer credits online through WebAdvisor Student Menu (if applicable). An official transcript from each previously attended regionally accredited college/university must be on file prior to the evaluation.

Plan for payment of tuition and fees

• Apply for Financial Aid (if applicable)
• Go to the College for All Texans website for information concerning eligibility for tuition exemptions and/or waivers.
• Submit required documentation to Registrar’s Office.
• Review payment options

Take required placement tests (if applicable)

• Pay $29 testing fee in Business Services.
• Placement testing is generally required for all new-to-college students and some transfer or returning students. Students with ACT, SAT, TAAS or TAKS scores may submit a score report for possible exemption from Texas State Initiative (TSI) requirements.

Go to Academic Advisement

• Required for ALL First-Time-in-College Students – includes
  • Test score review 
  • Student Success/Texas Success Initiative Plan review 
  • New Student Group Advisement (NSGA) and Orientation to College
• Visit with an Academic Advisor concerning requirements for your selected program.

Finalize arrangements for payment of tuition & fees

• Register for classes.
• Obtain campus parking permit (1st free, replacement $5).
• Purchase required textbooks and supplies.
• Become familiar with the campus and locate classroom(s).
• Attend classes per your class schedule.
  • Attendance is mandatory for developmental classes.
• Obtain college ID (1st free, replacement $10).
• Receive final grades at the end of the term.
  • Print an unofficial TCC transcript from WebAdvisor.

Registering for Classes

• Access WebAdvisor
• Click Students
• Scroll to Registration
• Click Find Sections
• Select term
• Select course(s)
• Review listing of available sections
• Select available section for each course
• If applicable
  • Select Student Success course (STSC-0111 Transition to College) first. 
  • Select required developmental education courses next.

You are not registered yet - Please continue through payment process

• Select Proceed to Registration.
  • Review class selections
  • Choose Register or Remove from List for each “Preferred Sections”
  • Choose option for “If one of my choices is not available”
  • Click “Submit”
• Review and print final class schedule.
• Review and print textbook information for each class.
• Choose payment option.
• Complete payment process.
• Log out of WebAdvisor.

Payment arrangements must be complete to finalize registration!

For further information and assistance call 817-515-TCCD (8223).