Application Deadlines
New Students
| Fall Semester |
June 1 |
| Spring Semester |
October 1 |
Transfer Students
| Fall Semester |
August 1 |
| Spring Semester |
December 1 |
Transcripts
Students must provide the college with all official school transcripts. Transcripts must be translated into English and show date of high school graduation or equivalent. This includes any credit received
for grade school, as well as any other higher education agencies previously attended.
Academic Progress
If you are a transfer student, you must provide an International Student Advisor's Report Form to be considered for admittance.
Proof of English Proficiency
You must meet one of the following requirements:
- TOEFL score of 450 paper, 132 computer or 41 internet based.
- IELTS score of 5.5 band score.
- Duolingo score of 80.
Proof of Income
Students must provide proof of financial support; a minimum of $15,000 U.S. annually is required to be considered for acceptance.
Provide Identification
TVCC will require a copy of your:
Accepted Student Requirements
Before Arriving in the United States
Credit Hours + Testing
- Maintain status as a full time student (minimum of 12 semester credit hours each semester).
- Keep up the same academic and attendance standards as other students.
- Submit testing scores if you are a degree seeking student. If you are unsure if you
are required to test or submit scoring from a previously taken test, contact Student Records.
- If student testing is required, TVCC's Testing Center gives the TSIA2 exam on the Athens, Palestine, and Terrell campuses.
Tuition + Insurance
- Pay tuition and fees upon registration each semester; exact amounts will be determined
by course load.
- Purchase hospital/health insurance and show evidence of policy before enrollment.
Ready to Experience The Valley?
Now that you have completed your checklist, apply to TVCC and join the Cardinal Family!
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