Issue: 2023-2024
Student Clubs and Organizations
To be a member of an officially sanctioned extracurricular organization in the student life of Texarkana College, an individual must be registered in good standing as a student in the college. Specific prerequisites for membership in an officially sanctioned organization, and for holding office in such a group, are determined by the constitution and by-laws…
Texarkana College Bookstore
The Texarkana College Bookstore is located in the Truman Arnold Student Center and is designed to serve both students and faculty. In addition to textbooks and other school supplies, the Texarkana College Bookstore carries a variety of gift and other items. The Texarkana College Bookstore hours are posted on-site and on the College’s webpage. Textbooks…
Truman Arnold Student Center and Student Activities
Texarkana College Student Services supports the vision of providing students with enriching activities outside of the classroom, which will enhance the overall educational experience of the student. Coupled with the classroom experience, student activities provide students with the prospect of developing holistically as well as creating an opportunity to engage the student into the fabric…
College 101: Student Orientation
Texarkana College welcomes you as a new, transfer, or returning student. We believe that a comprehensive orientationto our college sets the stage for a successful transition to college life. Every important journey requires carefulpreparation and your adjustment during the first semester of college can have a major impact on the remainder of yourcollege experience. Thus,…
Student Services
The primary mission of all educational institutions is learning; Texarkana College recognizes that there are many activities and programs outside the classroom which enhance the learning process. Consequently, Student Services has established numerous services to help students move toward the attainment of the goals. Through a wide variety of programs and services designed to address…
Residency Verification Requirements
New students, as well as returning students, who were not enrolled the previous semester, are required to submit proof of Texas and In-District residency (when applicable). Verifications should be submitted when an application is made or during registration. Failure to provide residence verification or the additional fees owed will result in denial of future registrations as…
Residency Definitions for Tuition and Fees
Texas Resident A Texas resident is defined as a U.S. citizen (or dependent of a U.S. citizen for the current and preceding year) who has resided continuously in Texas for at least 12 months immediately preceding registration. In-District AnIn-District Resident: A resident of the State of Texas who: Out-of-District An Out-of-District Resident: A resident of the State of Texas who:…
Prior Learning
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the process of earning college credit for college-level learning acquired from other sources, such as work experience, professional training, military training, or open-source learning from the web. A student who can show he/she has the knowledge and/or ability may be able to earn credit for a specific class at Texarkana…
Veterans Benefits
Texarkana College is approved by the Texas Veterans Commission under the provisions of Title 38, U.S. Code for VA educational benefits to train veterans and other eligible persons for approved programs and courses required for those programs. Students requesting the Montgomery GI Bill®, Post 9/11 GI Bill®, or Veteran Readiness and Employment educational benefits must…
Transfers
Texarkana College works closely with colleges and universities to make the transfer process as smooth as possible for courses transferred to TC from the other institutions and follows guidelines to resolve transfer disputes. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has established procedures (see below) to be followed when transfer credit for lower-division courses listed in…