Admission Requirements

In its admission policies and practices, North Central Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, creed, handicap, or national origin. The following steps must be taken for general admission to NCTC.

1. Application For Admissions:

Forms may be submitted by using the ApplyTexas Application at www.applytexas.org. Paper applications may be downloaded from the admissions page of the NCTC website or obtained from the NCTC Admissions Office.

2. Official Transcripts:

As applicable, an official high school transcript or home school academic record with date of graduation, documentary proof of GED certification, or, in the case of a transfer student, official transcript(s) reflecting all work taken from all regionally accredited institutions of higher education must be on file in the Office of Admissions by the official date of record at North Central Texas College. All transcripts submitted become the property of NCTC and cannot be returned. Only copies of the documents will be supplied upon request.

3. Residency:

For tuition purposes, students who enroll in North Central Texas College will be classified in one of three categories: in-district resident, in-state resident, or out-of-state (non-resident of Texas). The residency status of each student applying at NCTC is determined during the admissions process, based upon documentary evidence available to make that decision. The following definitions briefly describe the residency requirements specified in Texas statutes and in rules and regulations of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

1. In-district residents reside in Cooke County or Graham ISD and have been residents of Texas (as defined by the State of Texas) for the 12 months preceding the official date of record. In-district residents must be able to provide documentation of residency.
2. In-state residents reside in a Texas county other than Cooke County or Graham ISD and have been residents of Texas (as defined by the State of Texas) for the 12 months preceding the official date of record.
3. Out-of-state resident status pertains to a student under eighteen years of age who lives away from his/her family and whose family resides in another state or whose family has not resided in Texas for the 12 months preceding the official date of record, or a student eighteen years of age or over who resides out of Texas or who has not been a resident of the state for the 12 months preceding the official date of record.
4. Residency reclassification should be completed by the official date of record of the current semester. Students are responsible for providing any necessary documentation to be eligible for residency reclassification. Students needing additional information about residency determination should contact the campus Office of Admissions.

4. Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2):

The Texas Success Initiative Assessment, TSIA2, is a state law that requires all Texas public institutions to determine college readiness in English Language Arts (reading and writing) and Mathematics for all students, including dual credit, incoming freshman, and transfer students, unless students are already exempt. See Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 section for list of exemptions. TSIA2 status does not affect the student’s admission to NCTC. All TSIA2-liable students are required to submit the appropriate TSIA2 testing scores or exemptions before enrolling for courses at NCTC. Please see the TSIA2 section for a list of exemptions. Students must complete a Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) prior to scheduling TSIA2 testing at NCTC.

5. Health Records:

North Central Texas College acknowledges the Texas Department of Health’s request that all students have proper health inoculations and records. The College stresses the importance for all students to update their personal inoculations, especially those for mumps, measles, and rubella. The College reserves the right to request from each student such inoculation records to be placed in their personal student file should the Texas Department of Health mandate such a requirement. Students in Health Occupation programs are required to be immunized against Hepatitis B. Students enrolled in a specific course may be required to show proof of major medical health insurance.

1. Important Note on Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination: During the 2011 Texas Legislative session, Senate Bill 1107 (SB 1107) was passed and signed into law. Effective with enrollment after January 1, 2012, SB 1107 requires students, with certain exceptions, to provide proof of meningitis vaccination. During the 2013 Texas Legislative session, Senate Bill 62 (SB 62) was passed. Please check the NCTC website for additional information.

6. Admission to Health Science Programs:

Admission to a Health Science program is contingent upon admission to NCTC; however, granting admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the specific Health Science program. Refer to specific programs for any additional admission requirements.

7. First-Year Experience (NCTC 1001) or Transfer Orientation:

All first-time college students, including previous Dual Credit students who have not successfully completed 9 credit hours, are required to enroll and complete the First-Year Experience course (NCTC 1001 ) during their first year of enrollment. Transfer students will complete a Transfer Orientation prior to the official date of record of their first semester of enrollment at NCTC.