Note: If you are currently a student at another college or university and want to just take a class or two this upcoming semester at TJC, you would be classified as a “transient student” at TJC.

Apply to TJC

Submit application at tjc.edu/apply and complete all admissions requirements.

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Submit Your Test Scores

Submit your official TSI scores (unless you are exempt). If you have not taken the TSI Placement Exam, you may take it at the TJC Testing Center. Check with the Testing Center for available test times and fees.

Please send test scores or exemptions to the Admissions office.

Email: admissions@tjc.edu

Fax: 903-510-2161

Mail: TJC
Attention: Admissions
P.O. Box 9020
Tyler, TX 75711-9020

TSI Assessment

Submit Your College Transcripts

Submit official college transcripts to TJC. All college/university transcripts must be official (no faxed copies).

Send transcripts to:

TJC
Attention: Registrar’s office
P.O. Box 9020
Tyler, TX 75711-9020

Turn in Vaccination Form

All students under the age of 22 taking classes at any TJC location (TJC Central Campus, TJC West, TJC North, Jacksonville or Rusk) must submit Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination forms.

Vaccination Information

Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships

TJC can assist you in applying for financial aid, scholarships and veterans’ benefits. Vocational/technical students may also be eligible for a Perkins Grant. Start this process early in the calendar year and be mindful of deadlines. 

Financial Aid
Scholarships
Transfer-Specific Scholarships

Apply to Live on Campus

Join the over 1,200 students living on campus. Rooms go quickly so apply and complete a separate Housing application early. Members of a TJC-affiliated team or group (Athletics, Band, Belles, Honors) must complete an application but do have rooms blocked by sponsors and coaches. Visit the Residential Life and Housing page for complete information and to apply.

Residential Life & Housing

Get Advised

Once you’ve applied and been accepted to TJC, you can speak with an advisor to determine which courses to take. Transfer students are not required to meet with an advisor before class registration.

Advising Office

Register for Classes

To register your classes, first choose your courses and log into Apache Access to enroll for the semester. 

How to Register

Secure Payment for Tuition and Fees

  • Pay online through your Apache Access account: Under “Quick Links”, choose the link Statement and Payment History. At the bottom of the page, select Make a Payment. You may either choose the installment plan option or pay in full with Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover.
  • Pay in person at the Cashier’s office, located on the first floor of the White Administrative Services Center (WASC), with Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover; check; cash or money order.
  • Pay by phone with Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover to the Cashier’s office at 903-510-2672.
  • Pay by mail with a personal check made out to TJC for the correct amount of tuition and fees. Include the student’s ID number and mail to:

TJC, Attn: Cashier’s Office
PO Box 9020
Tyler, TX 75711

Checks must be mailed 5 days before the payment due date so they can be processed before the deadline.

Prepare for Your First Semester