How to Apply to Vocational Nursing

Step 1: Apply to TCC

Apply online with ApplyTCC (use Firefox or Chrome for the best experience)

• Application instructions: How to Apply for Admission

Once you are accepted as a student at TCC, you will get a TCC Student ID number.

You need a TCC Student ID number for your application to Vocational Nursing.

Reminder

Admission to TCC does not automatically guarantee admission to the Vocational Nursing program.

After being accepted to TCC, you must:

1. Meet the selective admission requirements to be eligible for our program
2. Submit a separate program application to Vocational Nursing
   • All applicants will be ranked based on their program applications.

Follow the steps on this page to apply to apply to Vocational Nursing.

Step 2: Make sure you are eligible to apply

What are the requirements?

Read before you submit your application:

• Selective Admission: Vocational Nursing
• Application Information Sheet—Fall 2023 (PDF)Listen

Step 3: Get current official transcripts

You will need to submit your official college transcripts from all colleges and schools you have attended to the TCC Admissions and Registrar Office.

If you have not attended college or if you will have fewer than 12 college semester hours by the application deadline, you will need to submit your official high school transcript(s).

International Students

Contact International Student Admissions & Compliance (817-515-1570) at least 8 weeks before the application deadline to schedule an appointment if you have international transcripts.

Step 4: Take required admissions exams before you apply

1. Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) Admission Exam

   You can take the HESI A2 exam online through ProctorU or in-person at the Trinity River Campus Testing Center.

   Find out how: See HESI A2 Admission Assessment

   Submit your scores for all 5 sections:

   • Reading Comprehension
   • Vocabulary
   • Grammar
   • Math
   • Anatomy & Physiology 

2. If English is not your first language

   You will need to take one of the following English readiness exams:

   • TOEFL iBT®
     or
   • IELTS

Step 5: Review the information session slides

Read: Nursing Division Programs Overview (PDF)Listen

Have questions about this presentation?

• Call us at 817-515-1484 or
• Email us at TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu

Step 6: Plan to attend a Group Advisement Session

Group Advisement Session dates will be posted on Vocational Nursing as soon as they are scheduled.

Step 7: Submit your application by the deadline

Fill out and submit your online application during an open application period.

• Complete and electronically sign your online application.
  • We will not accept paper applications.
• Submit your immunization form or documentation of immunizations.
• Submit required supporting materials.

We will not accept late applications.

Have questions about the online application?

Email us at tccnursingapp@tccd.edu