Tallahassee Community College welcomes applications for admission to the Fall, Spring and Summer terms. To assist students with their transition to college studies at TCC, the Admissions and Records office provides important services that include, but are not limited to, processing applications for admission, evaluating high school transcripts and college transcripts for transfer credit, granting permission for international students to study at the College, and certifying graduation. The Department of Student Success provides advising and registration assistance for students. Both service areas are located on the second floor of the Student Union.
Tallahassee Community College is a college of equal opportunity and open admission. All applicants for admission and student jobs are considered solely on the basis of individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or other protected classes. However, TCC reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant about whom there is evidence the individual may be disruptive or may interfere with the orderly conduct, processes, functions or programs of the College.
The complaint of any student who has reason to believe he or she has been affected by discrimination or harassment will be considered through appropriate procedures - found in District Board of Trustees Policy 03-01 and Administrative Procedure 03-01AP.
The College has designated Renae Tolson, Director of Business Process Improvement, as the College’s Equity Officer and Title IX Coordinator. Ms. Tolson is located in the Administrative Services Suite, room number 239 on the second floor of the Administration Building.
Any student, employee or applicant who believes they have experienced discrimination, sexual misconduct or harassment of any kind should complete and submit TCC’s on-line Complaint Form, or contact the College’s Equity Officer & Title IX Coordinator directly at (850) 201-6074, or renae.tolson@tcc.fl.edu, or postmark to:
Tallahassee Community College
Attn: Renae Tolson, Equity Officer & Title IX Coordinator
Room 239 Administration Building
444 Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304-2895
Tallahassee Community College is committed to treating those with a criminal or disciplinary history with dignity and respect. We believe in the value of second chances and the impact education can have on economic and social mobility. All admission decisions are based on balancing those values with ensuring a safe learning environment.
All students who have had a prior legal and/or educational discipline violation must provide this information on the TCC admission application and complete an online disclosure form. This information will be referred to the Student Conduct Office for review.
All violations are reviewed case-by-case and weighted in favor of the safety and welfare of the campus community. When appropriate, the Student Conduct office reserves the right to place conditions on a student’s enrollment, request additional information or documentation or recommend to the Admissions and Records office that the student be denied enrollment. When denied admission, the student may have the right to appeal based on specific criteria or circumstances which will be provided in the denial letter.
The Enrollment Call Center provides information related to enrolling at the college encompassing admission and records, advising and financial aid questions. More information and a list of frequently asked questions is available on the Student Central web portal or by calling the Enrollment Call Center at (850) 201-4444.
As required by section 1008.30(5), Florida Statutes (F.S.), the State Board of Education has established eight meta-major pathways. Meta-majors were developed to advise entering, first-time-in-college students in regard to their intended academic and career goals and align gateway courses. A meta-major is a collection of academic programs that have common or related content. The meta-major pathways are as follows:
A student who has never attended college before will be considered a first-year student or a first-time-in-college student. This includes students who took dual enrollment (college credit) classes while in high school.
Florida and non-Florida students applying for associate degree programs or college credit certificate programs may be admitted if they have satisfied one of the following:
Note: The Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, certain Associate in Science degrees, and certificate programs have additional admission requirements. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to these programs.
Students seeking admission to any of the health-related limited-access programs should visit the Healthcare Professions Division webpage (www.tcc.fl.edu/healthcare) for specific application procedures.
Students who have earned credit at another college or university are considered transfer students. This does not include students who took dual enrollment (college credit) classes while in high school. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from high school and from all colleges and universities previously attended before registering for classes at TCC. Official transcripts should be received and evaluated before the student registers and before Financial Aid is awarded. This will assist the advisors who will be working with the student to map the education pathway. Official college transcripts should be sent either electronically from the college to TCC or via U.S. mail directly from the school to TCC. TCC will not accept opened copies of transcripts as official.
The Admissions and Records office has the institutional authority to administer the College’s transfer policy. Credit evaluations made by the Admissions and Records office are subject to review by the Provost. TCC will accept transfer coursework taken at regionally accredited colleges and universities. Transfer coursework must be on a level normally included within the first two years of college.
Transfer students who are not eligible for readmission to an institution they previously attended may apply for admission to TCC. The academic records of transfer students will be evaluated and students will be required to follow TCC’s Standards of Academic Progress .
Admission requirements vary depending on the specific Career and Technical program. Students must review the criteria for the desired program regarding application, placement testing, and the need for a standard high school diploma or GED diploma. Students interested in Career and Technical programs that require a separate program admission application and prerequisite criteria need to complete all admission requirements by the published application deadline. In general, a person wanting to enroll in a Career and Technical program must complete the following:
Note: Persons seeking admission to any of the Florida Public Safety Institute’s programs should visit fpsi.tcc.fl.edu for specific application procedures. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to these programs.
Admission requirements vary by certificate program. Students must contact the appropriate department and/or program chair and review the criteria for the desired program regarding TCC and departmental application, placement testing, need for a standard high school diploma or GED diploma, application deadlines, and required supporting documentation.
The Adult Education program delivers GED preparation and testing, English language instruction, and career counseling to facilitate students’ transition into postsecondary education, technical programs and the workforce. Courses are offered in Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED preparation and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The GED test is administered in the TCC Testing Center. To apply:
For GED and ESOL information, call (850) 201-8760.
A student taking classes but not seeking a degree or certificate from the College is considered a non-degree student. A non-degree student who wishes to take credit classes must complete the following steps:
Incoming - A transient student is a student who is enrolled in a degree-seeking status at another college or university (home institution) but wants to take classes at TCC (host institution) and transfer the credits earned back to his or her home institution.
Florida students must submit a transient application through FloridaShines. Select Succeed in College, then select Take a Course at Another School. Then complete the Transient Student Admission Application.
Students who are earning their degree from another institution but are taking classes at TCC are considered transient students for financial aid purposes. As a transient student,
Out-of-state students should submit a TCC admission application online along with transient letter with approved courses from the home institution.
All students will receive their login information at the time of application; the email will be sent to the email account listed on the transient application.
Outgoing - A TCC student who desires to enroll at another college or university should review the requirements for transient student status. Students requesting transient student status for an out-of-state institution must meet with an advisor in the Advising Center to begin the application process.
Students requesting transient status at FAMU or FSU must meet additional requirements:
Note:The approval of one institution does not bind the other to comply.
The College is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. A student who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States will be considered an international student. For assistance, international students may call (850) 201-8258 or visit www.tcc.fl.edu/admissions/apply/international-student. International students must complete the following steps:
Upon completion of all admission requirements, a Certificate of Eligibility (form I-20) will be issued to the student.
Since on-campus housing is not available at TCC, international students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements.
Because TCC does not have financial aid for international students and delays of up to 30 days may occur before foreign bank drafts or wire transfers can be deposited, students are urged to bring sufficient funds in U.S. dollars and be prepared to pay for tuition, books and other expenses the first semester as well as to continue to have disposable money in their bank accounts throughout their stay at TCC.
International students must register for a minimum of 12 semester hours and no more than 1 online course per 12 credit hours, during the Fall and Spring semesters in order to maintain their student immigration status.
Students applying for admission for the first time must complete the following steps:
To complete your admission file, all official transcripts should be submitted before advising and registration for classes.
Enhanced ACT |
Reading = 19 |
English = 17 |
Mathematics = 19 |
SAT I |
English = 24 |
Reading = 24 |
Math = 25 |
Incomplete information will delay admission to the College. False information can result in immediate dismissal without refund of fees paid. Any student who fails to complete the admission process may not be permitted to register for classes until all procedures are fully completed.
Former TCC students who have not been enrolled at TCC within the last two terms must submit an online application for re-admission to the Admissions and Records office. Students who attended TCC prior to 2017 will need to resubmit official transcripts from high school or GED and all colleges and universities attended. Students who last attended TCC after 2017 will need to submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended since last term of enrollment. The student will complete requirements for graduation under the catalog in use at the time of re-entry. The application for readmission is available on the College’s website www.tcc.fl.edu.
Admissions for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program comply with TCC nondiscrimination admission policies for all students. The College has general admissions criteria and procedures for several classifications of BSN applications. These classifications include articulated A.S. graduates, readmitted students and transfer students, as described below.
Separate admission requirements for the program, are listed below and available on the College’s website:
The BSN program is a limited-access program with a limited number of seats per class. Applicants are accepted based on the admission requirements and deadlines.
Dual-enrolled students are students who are taking classes at both the high school and TCC. These students may enroll in only those courses that are creditable toward both the high school diploma and the associate or baccalaureate degree or career certificate, in accordance with s. 1007.271, F.S., and State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.064. Only college-credit-level classes will be considered part of the dual enrollment program. This excludes any non-credit or developmental courses and physical education courses. The college class load will be determined by the high school principal or designee and may not exceed 11 hours of college credit per semester.
Students in the dual enrollment program are exempt from paying tuition, matriculation and laboratory fees. TCC does not handle book vouchers or book purchases for dual-enrolled students. Students must work with their high school in regard to the purchase of books. College-credit courses may be conducted at public or private high schools or on the TCC campus, in accordance with terms specified in the dual enrollment articulation agreements. Contact the Admissions and Records office at (850) 201-6128 or dualenrollment@tcc.fl.edu for additional eligibility information.
Requirements and documentation:
Students who do not attend a high school but receive instruction at home are considered home-educated students. The TCC Home School Dual Enrollment program offers home-educated students the opportunity to earn college credit before high school graduation.
Students participating in dual enrollment take classes that will satisfy high school graduation requirements and are creditable toward the associate or baccalaureate degree or career certificate, in accordance with s. 1007.271, F.S., and State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.064. The college class load may not exceed 11 credit hours per semester. Only college-credit classes will be considered part of the dual enrollment program. This excludes any noncredit or developmental courses and physical education courses. TCC waives tuition, matriculation and laboratory fees for all courses through the high school/home education dual enrollment program. TCC, through the college bookstore, shall provide access to textbooks for students enrolled in courses at TCC through the Home School Dual Enrollment Program. Students are responsible for transportation to the TCC campus.
Home-educated students are eligible to dual enroll for a maximum of three semesters per grade level (including summers) from the time they enter the program. Students will matriculate through the dual enrollment program based on an equivalent public school cohort. Contact the Admissions and Records office at (850) 201-6128 or dualenrollment@tcc.fl.edu for additional eligibility information.
Requirements and documentation:
An early admission student is an eligible high school senior who enrolls on a full-time basis in courses at TCC that are creditable toward the high school diploma and a career certificate or an associate or baccalaureate degree. Early admission students must be recommended by their high school or home-educated administrator giving permission for the student to enroll at TCC. Students enroll in a minimum of 12, but no more than 15, credit hours per semester. Students enrolled in this program are exempt from paying registration, matriculation and laboratory fees. TCC does not handle book vouchers or book purchase for early admission students. Students must work with their school district in regards to the purchase of books. Contact the Dual Enrollment Coordinator at (850) 201-6128 or dualenrollment@tcc.fl.edu for information.
Requirements and documentation:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is the federal law that protects students’ rights to privacy regarding their student records. It governs the release of education records maintained by an educational institution and access to these records. All college students have rights under FERPA, even those who are younger than 18 years of age. FERPA protects the education records of a student who is attending or who has attended the institution and all records that relate directly to a student and that are maintained by the institution. A record is directly related to a student if it contains personally identifiable information about the student.
According to F.S. 1007.273, each Florida College System institution shall work with each district school board in its designated service area to establish one or more collegiate high school programs. At a minimum, the collegiate high school program must include an option for public high school students in grades 11 or 12 participating in the program, for at least one full school year, and to successfully complete 30 credit hours through the dual enrollment program under s. 1007.271 toward the first year of college for an associate degree or baccalaureate degree while enrolled in the program.
The TCC2FAMU and TCC2FSU Programs are an excellent pathway for TCC students who wish to attend Florida A & M University or Florida State University. Students in the TCC2FAMU and TCC2FSU Programs attend special workshops for their chosen university and benefit from personalized advising focused on meeting all transfer requirements.
Academic, social and transfer student support services are provided, including benefits to enhance continued efforts of expanding the transfer experience. Personalized advising and electronic tools help show students exactly which classes should be completed while at TCC. Such classes will not only transfer to FSU or FAMU, but will directly apply to transfer major, making it possible to start at as a junior with at least 60 credit hours (also known as “units”).
Eligibility:
How to Maintain TCC2FSU and TCC2FAMU Status:
Note: Students must enroll as a degree-seeking student with plans to transfer to FSU or FAMU after earning the A.A. degree. The programs do not apply to students who transfer before earning the A.A. degree at TCC. Participation in these programs do not guarantee transfer to limited access programs at FSU or FAMU but can increase the probability of transfer admittance.
For information, questions or comments, please email tcc2@tcc.fl.edu.
The Global Gateway program is open to all interested students at TCC. It is designed to prepare students to live and work effectively in a global community. Participants develop a global perspective through traditional and nontraditional learning experiences. Students earn a Global Gateway designation on their transcript by completing 15 credit hours in courses designated as Global Learning, attending and/or participating in five Global Learning experiences, and completing a three-credit-hour interdisciplinary seminar course. Students are encouraged to participate in campus clubs such as the International Student Organization and Model United Nations and to take advantage of opportunities for domestic/overseas travel and study as part of the program.
For more information, visit the Global Gateway webpage.
The Honors Program is a community of scholars dedicated to academic excellence. We provide an enriching experience by emphasizing rigor, research, engagement, scholarship, and community. The Honors Program brings together a diverse group of exceptional undergraduate students, faculty, and staff to provide an environment for advanced academic growth.
Interested students should complete the following steps:
Graduating high school students/incoming first-year students must provide proof of two of the following:
Current, dual-enrolled, returning and transfer students must show:
Successful completion of a minimum of 18 honors units as follows
A program diploma will be issued for the Honors Program graduate and the award so designated on the graduate’s transcript.
For information, contact Dr. Nicholas Vick at (850) 201-8195 or honors@tcc.fl.edu.
The mission of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize academic achievement of college students and to provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders. Members of Phi Theta Kappa engage in honors, leadership, service and fellowship activities.
For more information, contact Johnny Petit at (850) 201-8143 or petitjo@tcc.fl.edu.
TCC has several programs that are designed to assist students majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). Students who participate in these programs have use of TCC’s Dr. Lei Wang STEM Center, a multipurpose study space for students majoring in a STEM discipline. Eligible students also qualify for scholarships and internships. Please visit TCC’s STEM Center in AC133 to receive more information about the programs available to STEM students.
Students at TCC may participate in ROTC programs conducted at Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU).
Basic and intermediate Army ROTC classes are offered through FAMU and FSU. A program in Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) is available at FSU, and the Naval Science Program (NROTC) is conducted at FAMU.
Army ROTC is conducted by the Departments of Military Science at both FSU and FAMU. The first two years of the program are open to any full-time student at TCC by registering for the appropriate course. This can be determined by contacting the Army ROTC program. These classes are designed to introduce students to Army leadership and management techniques. The classes include a leadership lab and an hour of physical fitness training. The classes are taught at TCC; however, the locations for lab and physical training vary between TCC, FSU and FAMU. While there is no military obligation for students who enroll in these courses, they will qualify students for the advanced ROTC programs at FSU or FAMU. Uniforms and textbooks for military sciences are provided free of charge. All students who enroll in Army ROTC must have a medical fitness statement from a physician. This form can be obtained through the Army ROTC office at FSU or FAMU.
Scholarships paying full tuition, fees and allowance for textbooks and $300 per month for subsistence are available on a competitive merit basis. The scholarships also provide an option between free room and board and free tuition. Out-of-state fee waivers are also available. All Army ROTC students, whether on scholarship or not, will receive a $450 a month allowance once they begin the advanced program in their junior year. Special programs are also available for veterans and graduate students hoping to enroll in the Army ROTC two-year program.
For more information on these programs and scholarship opportunities, contact the Department of Military Science at FSU: (850) 644-1016; or at FAMU: (850) 599-3515. Dual enrollment is not necessary and the ROTC classes taken at TCC transfer to either FSU or FAMU.
Air Force ROTC is conducted by the Department of Aerospace Studies at FSU.
The first two years of the program (the General Military Course, or GMC) are open to any student at TCC. All courses are held on the FSU campus.
No commitment for military service is required and students can learn about the Air Force while deciding if they want to pursue a commission as an Air Force officer. Uniforms and textbooks are provided free of charge. Scholarships paying full TCC tuition, fees, allowances for textbooks and a $300 per month stipend are available on a competitive basis and are later transferable to FSU or FAMU for students who remain in the AFROTC program.
Admission to the second two years of the AFROTC Professional Officer Course (POC) is on a competitive basis and requires full-time attendance at FSU or FAMU. Completion of the POC combined with receipt of a college degree results in commissioning and entry into active duty as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Application for the POC must be made by the end of the sophomore year. All POC students receive $450 for juniors or $500 for seniors per month once contracted, regardless of scholarship status.
Full details on this program may be obtained by contacting the Department of Aerospace Studies (AFROTC) located on the FSU campus in Harpe-Johnson Hall, room 212: (850) 644-3461; www.fsu.edu/~rotc.
Naval ROTC is a program of regular classes conducted at FAMU. This program leads to a commission in either the Navy or the Marine Corps. The first two years of the program are open to any full-time student at TCC through inter-institutional registration. Full scholarships are available on a competitive basis to students enrolled in Naval ROTC programs. These scholarships, which can be awarded for varying lengths of time, pay full college tuition (including out-of-state), fees and textbooks. They also provide up to $400 per month allowance. All required uniforms are free of charge whether a scholarship is won or not.
All Naval ROTC students, whether on scholarship or not, receive $350 to $400 per month once they begin the advanced program.
The final two years of Naval ROTC is called the advanced program and requires full-time attendance at either FAMU or FSU in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. A student who does not participate in Naval ROTC during the first two years of college may still apply for the advanced program during the Fall or Spring term before the beginning of the junior year. If selected, the student will attend six weeks of paid summer training and begin the advanced course in the Fall.
For further information about the Navy-Marine ROTC program, contact the Naval ROTC recruiting officer located in the Perry-Paige building on FAMU campus: (850) 599-3980 or (850) 599-8412; www.famu.edu/nrotc.
Before entering the for-credit instructional programs of the College, students are assessed in the areas of communication and computation skills using test instruments approved by the State Articulation Coordinating Committee or other assessments of academic preparation. Alternative assessments may include high school grade point average, math and English courses completed in high school, and length of time between high school graduation and enrollment in college courses. Based on the results of the assessment process, students are advised into appropriate coursework. Depending upon test scores and other relevant data, individual students who are not exempt from placement testing may be required to enroll in developmental coursework to remedy specific communication and/or computation skills deficiencies. (Learn more .) Students seeking entry to limited-access healthcare professions programs are additionally assessed using the means outlined in the admission criteria established for each instructional program.
TCC’s new student programs are designed to encourages student success by promoting the intellectual, social and personal development of students through programming, academic planning and self-assessment activities.
New Student Programs has three components:
As part of getting registered for classes TCC also assists students in meeting their educational and career goals. One tool used to help students achieve their career and educational goals is the Super Strong Assessment. The assessment is a comprehensive, interactive, computer-assisted career guidance program designed to assist students in making career choices. It combines personal and occupational characteristics to identify career options. It has all the tools students need to help identify their future major and career path. New students will complete the assessment before registration to help guide meaningful academic and career choices.
For information on New Student Orientation, visit www.tcc.fl.edu/orientation or call (850) 201-8440.
Online Learning Note: Students enrolled in the following Associate in Science degree programs are required to complete a separate orientation.
TCC is committed to providing students with appropriate guidance in planning their educational program. The College’s advising system is designed to do the following:
To accomplish this, the College uses online advising tools through Workday. This system allows students and advisors to share the responsibility of developing academic plans that help students meet their educational and career goals. The system also provides opportunities for students to refine their academic and life skills and become independent learners. To learn more about TCC’s advising system, visit www.tcc.fl.edu/academics/academic-advising.
TCC students register for classes through Workday, the student portal system at workday.tcc.fl.edu.
Tallahassee Community College values the first day of class and understands the importance of students registering for classes before the start of a term. Research shows that “late registration correlates with lower grades and lower re-enrollment the following term” (CCSSE, Promising Practices for Promoting Community College Student Success, 2014).
We understand that sometimes life happens and you may not be able to meet the deadlines for our main 16-week sessions so to help students who may apply late for admission and financial aid TCC offers several Express Sessions that begin at various points in the term. See the academic calendar for those dates.