Article Category: Admissions
Repeated Courses
Courses may be repeated for possible grade improvement. The only way a course grade may be raised is by repeating the course and earning a higher grade. If a course is repeated and a lower grade is earned, then the first grade will remain the grade of record; however, when a student repeats a course,…
Audit Policy
Permission to audit certain courses is granted by the Registrar to students who meet the regular admission requirements if vacancies exist at the close of regular registration. No class or registration records are maintained on audit students. “Application for Audit” forms may be obtained in the Enrollment Services office. Charges for auditing eligible courses are…
Refund Policy
To be eligible for a refund, students must officially drop individual courses or completely withdraw from the College by the deadline in the Refund Schedule. Students may find the specific dates for the Refund Schedule online for each term. Specific provision of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part I, Chapter 21, Subchapter A, Rule…
Required Assessments & Exemptions
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requires students to be assessed in reading, math, and writing prior to enrolling in college. Beginning in the Fall of 2013, Texas only accepts the TSI Assessment as fulfillment for this requirement. All students must complete a Pre-Assessment Activity before they can take the TSI. The Pre-Assessment Activity can be…
Special Admission Requirements
Texarkana College reserves the right to require additional information for admission to certain programs. Some examples are Emergency Medical Technology, Associate Degree Nursing, and Vocational Nursing. The specific requirements can be found with the individual programs in the College catalog/handbook. Please check requirements and plan ahead.
Texas Senate Bill 1107 – Bacterial Meningitis
This information is being provided to all new college students in the state of Texas. Bacterial Meningitis is a serious, potentially deadly disease that can progress extremely fast – so take utmost caution. It is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The bacteria that causes meningitis can also infect…
General Requirements for Admission
Jump to: First Time Freshmen, Transfer, Transient First Time Freshmen Transfer Students Transient Students Students wishing to seek transient status for two consecutive semesters must provide an updated college transcript to confirm concurrent enrollment. Transient students who plan to transfer to Texarkana College must reapply for admission and meet all transfer student guidelines as outlined…
International Students
A citizen of a nation other than the United States of America wishing to apply for admission to Texarkana College should contact the Office of Enrollment Services by email at admissions@texarkanacollege.edu. Application forms and instructions are available online. The completed application and ALL supporting documents (1-6 below) must be received by the Office of Enrollment…