TJC Nursing has two admission periods each academic year. Applications to the program are only accepted during an open admission period and students must apply using our online application.
- The online application will open at 8 a.m. on the first day of admission and close at 11:59 p.m. on the last day.
- Access the application using your TJC email and Apache Access password.
- If you have difficulty logging in to your application, contact the Nursing Office at 903-510-2869.
Admission Periods
Fall Start | January 15 to January 31
Spring & Summer Start | June 15 to June 30
Additional Application Forms
You might be required to submit one or both of these additional forms with your application. If you are unsure if you need to submit one or both of these forms, please refer to the Admission Guidelines for the pathway(s) you are applying.
Upcoming Admission Schedule
| Start Semester | Admission Period | Available Cohorts |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | January 15 to January 31, 2025 | Vocational Nursing – Tyler AM Vocational Nursing – Tyler PM Vocational Nursing – Lindale AM Traditional RN LVN-RN Transition – Jacksonville Paramedic-RN Transition |
| Spring 2026 | June 15 to June 30, 2025 | Vocational Nursing – Tyler AM Vocational Nursing – Rusk AM – (The Spring 2026 cohort will be held at the main campus in Tyler. The program will return to the Rusk location for the Spring 2027 cohort.) Traditional RN LVN-RN Transition – Tyler AM |
| Fall 2026 | January 15 to January 31, 2026 | Vocational Nursing – Tyler AM Vocational Nursing – Tyler PM Vocational Nursing – Lindale AM Traditional RN LVN-RN Transition – Tyler PM Paramedic-RN Transition |