First Time Freshmen
- Complete the application for admission at www.texarkanacollege.edu/application or www.goapplytexas.org.
- Provide an official high school transcript or GED and all transcripts of credit earned from post-secondary institutions. Transfer credits will be evaluated by Enrollment Services.
- Provide evidence of immunizations as required by state law as required in certain health-related programs.
- Furnish TSI, ACT, SAT, and/or local placement test scores.
- All students must see an advisor.
- Graduates who receive their high school diplomas or equivalent from a non-traditional means such as home study, private schools, etc. must satisfactorily pass all parts of the ACT, SAT, TSI, or Local Placement Exams prior to enrollment in order to enroll in good standing.
- Texas Senate Bill 1107 as amended by Senate Bill 62, requires that students under the age of 22 entering a public, private, or independent institution of higher education in Texas provide proof of immunization for bacterial meningitis. The vaccination or booster dose must have been received during the five years prior to enrollment and at least ten days before the start of classes. Students who have been previously enrolled at Texarkana College and are enrolling following a break in enrollment of at least one fall or spring semester will be subject to the vaccination requirement. Students transferring from another institution of higher education will also be subject to the vaccination requirement. Texarkana College requires you to meet this requirement before you will be allowed to register for classes. To find out what forms you must submit or to see if you might be exempt from the requirement, visit our website at texarkanacollege.edu/meningitis.
- Enroll in Learning Frameworks PSYC / EDUC 1300.
Transfer Students
- Complete the application for admission at www.texarkanacollege.edu/application or www.goapplytexas.org.
- Provide an official high school transcript or GED and all transcripts of credit earned from post-secondary institutions. Transfer credits will be evaluated by Enrollment Services.
- Provide evidence of immunizations as required by state law as required in certain health-related programs.
- Furnish TSI, ACT, SAT, and/or local placement test scores.
- All students must see an advisor.
- Texas Senate Bill 1107 as amended by Senate Bill 62, requires that students under the age of 22 entering a public, private, or independent institution of higher education in Texas provide proof of immunization for bacterial meningitis. The vaccination or booster dose must have been received during the five years prior to enrollment and at least ten days before the start of classes. Students who have been previously enrolled at Texarkana College and are enrolling following a break in enrollment of at least one fall or spring semester will be subject to the vaccination requirement. Students transferring from another institution of higher education will also be subject to the vaccination requirement. Texarkana College requires you to meet this requirement before you will be allowed to register for classes. To find out what forms you must submit or to see if you might be exempt from the requirement, visit our website at texarkanacollege.edu/meningitis.
Transient Students
- Definition: Applicants who are currently attending another college or university and want to attend Texarkana College for one semester, then return to their home college.
- Students enrolled at other colleges or universities may apply for temporary admission and registration at Texarkana College as a transient student. Transient students are expected to return to the college or university in which they were previously enrolled to complete degree requirements at those institutions.
- A Transient student must do the following to be considered for this applicant status:
- Submit a student application at www.texarkanacollege.edu/application or www.goapplytexas.org.
- The student admissions basis would be “Transient – non degree seeking”.
- Provide an unofficial transcript from the college or university they are currently attending.
- Provide proof of meningitis immunization if under 22 years of age.
- Meet TSI requirements.
- Submit a student application at www.texarkanacollege.edu/application or www.goapplytexas.org.
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 in the college catalog. Transient students are not eligible for financial aid.