1. The first step is to complete the online application to NCTC through ApplyTexas.org. It’s free to apply! You are able to attend ANY campus (or take classes online) after applying to NCTC.

2. Review the NCTC Online Checklist for documents that may be required.

3. Submit Meningitis Vaccination* Documents by emailing admissions@nctc.edu or texting them to (940) 374-4976.

   *If you are over the age of 22 or a Dual Credit Student taking class on your High School Campus you are exempt from this requirement.

4. Submit official transcripts from previous schools attended, such as your high school* if you just recently graduated or any other colleges attended, even if you have withdrawals or failing grades.

   *If you do not have a high school diploma then you will submit a copy of your GED-if you have not yet earned a diploma or GED you can still apply and begin taking classes at NCTC as you will be given a year to earn your high school diploma or equivalent.

Admissions has a list of Helpful Forms. Most of the forms are fillable PDF’s and can be emailed to admissions@nctc.edu

You will receive an email from admissions@nctc.edu with a link to your application tracker webpage where you can view any missing items and updates to your application status. Be sure to add this email address as a safe sender in your contact list as this is also how you will be notified when you are approved to register, and your information needed to set up your OneLogin to access the MyNCTC student portal!

All college students pursuing an Associate’s degree program* must take the new TSIA2 Assessment unless they meet one of these TSIA2 Exemptions. A student can use the following to meet their TSIA2 (Texas Success Initiative) requirement:

• TSI Assessment scores for Reading/Writing and Math or other previous placement test scores posted on an official transcript from another Texas school

• An earned a degree, such as an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s or Master's degree

• Completed coursework at another institution that would exempt you from taking the TSI exam

• Required ACT or SAT scores taken with 5 years of the first day for the semester in which you plan to attend

• DD214 with Honorable discharge along with the TSI Military Exemption Waiver form.
  *If you are applying for the Fire Science/ EMS Certificate you will be required to take the TSIA2 as an entrance exam into their program.

If you are unsure if you need to take the TSIA2 you can contact admissions@nctc.edu or text an Enrollment Guide at (940) 374-4976 before or after applying to make sure!

If you are required to take the TSIA2 Assessment you can follow the steps here to set up a TSIA2 test date.

You can request access to your TSIA2 score report online through your ACCUPLACER Student Portal. Or you can also verify if your TSIA2 scores are on any transcripts you have sent to NCTC. If the TSIA2 test score is no more than 5 years old and you are transferring to NCTC from another Texas college or university, you can also submit an Authorization Form for Cross Institution Score Reporting online and allow up to 3 days for processing during peak periods.