Admissions and Registration

The admission criteria set forth below are the minimum standards established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Although they provide for “open door” admission to the College, certain programs require additional standards to be met before a student is admitted. Selected workforce development programs require that a separate program application for admission be submitted prior to entry into specific courses.

Qualifications for Admission

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education require students to document their prior education within completion of the first nine credit hours of college coursework. As a result, although students may enroll for their first term at TCC without presenting their credentials (ex: high school transcript or transcripts from other colleges attended), students must submit the required records prior to re-enrollment to avoid an enrollment hold. For questions, visit any TCC Academic Advising office.

The Oklahoma State Regents require students to clear all curricular and/or academic performance deficiencies within their first 24 credit hours of college coursework. Students who have not removed all deficiencies or demonstrated appropriate proficiencies at the time will have a hold placed on enrollment and must work with a TCC academic advisor, who will recommend appropriate courses to clear all remaining curricular and/or academic performances deficiencies. For questions, visit any TCC Academic Advising office.

The college student is considered a responsible adult. The student’s admission indicates acceptance of those standards of conduct which appear in the Student Code of Conduct. The Student Code of Conduct is published on the TCC web site at www.tulsacc.edu and a printed copy can be provided upon request.

Students may qualify for admission to Tulsa Community College in a variety of ways. The different types of admissions are as follows:

I. Admission Directly from High School/High School Equivalency

Students Seeking Admission to Associate Degree and Certificate Programs

Any individual who (a) is a graduate of an accredited high school or has achieved a high school equivalency certificate (GED, HiSet, TASC) and has met the curricular requirements is eligible for admission. (If there is an enrollment limit, Oklahoma residents will be given priority.)

High School Curriculum Requirements for Programs Leading to Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degrees

Students lacking curricular requirements in the basic skills courses (English, Mathematics and Science) are admissible into Associate in Science or Associate in Arts programs in the community colleges but must remove the deficiencies at the earliest possible time, but no later than within the first 24 hours attempted, or have all subsequent enrollments restricted until the deficiencies are removed. In addition, students must remove curricular deficiencies in a discipline area before taking a collegiate level course in that discipline.

High School Curricular Requirements for Admission to Other Degree or Certificate Programs

Students entering Associate in Applied Science degree or certificate programs must meet high school curricular requirements for a particular course area before taking courses in the same discipline as part of the degree. Students admitted under this provision must meet all the high school curricular requirements noted above before transferring into an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science program.

Removing High School Curricular Deficiencies

• Curricular deficiencies in English, Mathematics and Science may be removed by:
  a) successful completion (grade “C” or higher) of a zero-level course: English - ENGL 0933 ; Mathematics -  MATH 0513   or b) testing (ACT or appropriate placement examination score) at the appropriate proficiency levels.
• Zero-level courses do not count toward satisfaction of degree program requirements.
• A history deficiency may be removed by successfully completing a three-credit-hour history course in addition to the three-credit-hour U.S. History needed for graduation.
• All other elective curricular deficiencies may be met by completing a course in the stated subject area.

II. Special Admission Categories

Adult Admission

• Students who are 21 years of age or older or on active military duty may be admitted based on criteria established at Tulsa Community College and approved by the State Regents.  
• Remediation may be required depending on level of test score. Contact the TCC Admission Office for information about Adult Admission by Individual Approval. 

Special Non-Degree-Seeking Students

Students who wish to enroll in courses without intending to pursue a degree may enroll in no more than 12 hours without providing transcripts. Proficiency assessments and prerequisite verification are required before enrolling in certain courses. Retention GPA requirements will be enforced for all students. (See the Policy for Continued Enrollment  in the Academic Information section of this catalog for additional information.) Students should understand that to be eligible for financial aid they must be degree seeking and provide all credentials. Contact Academic Advising on any campus to discuss the non-degree objective.

Students with Prior Felony Records

Applicants who, as a result of a felony, are required to register with any local, state, or college law enforcement agency will be required to submit additional documentation upon request from Tulsa Community College.  After review of requested documents and a possible in-person interview, an admission decision will be provided to student.   

Home Study or Unaccredited High School Graduates

Graduates of private, parochial, or other non-public high schools which are not accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the USDE are eligible for admission to Tulsa Community College as follows:

• The student must have participated in the American College Testing (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or a full-battery ACCUPLACER.
• The student must satisfy the high school curricular requirements as stated above, certified by the high school or, in the case of home study, the parent.

Concurrent Enrollment of High School Students

College Admission Requirements

• Students must be juniors or seniors. Students who are home schooled or attending unaccredited high schools must have completed enough high school coursework to be equivalent to an individual who is classified as a junior or a senior at an accredited high school.  All other students not qualified by grade level may be considered for admission under the Opportunity Admissions category.
  
  To be admitted to the college, high school students from both accredited and unaccredited high schools will submit high school transcripts with a minimum of three completed semesters  and meet one of the criteria outlined in the table below:

*The National ACT can be repeated. However, only one On-Campus ACT per year (from November 1 to October 31) is valid for admission and course placement. 

Course Enrollment Requirements

Juniors and seniors eligible for admission must show reading proficiency to enroll in any course(s) including all Math, English, and Science courses.  Proficiency standards for enrollment are outlined in the table below:

*Math score is dependent on the math course in which student is enrolling. For further information, please contact TCC Academic Advising.

The TCC Placement Exam (ACCUPLACER) is available to students that test below the minimum required score for course enrollment.

** Unweighted GPA must be on a minimum four semester high school transcript to be used for course proficiency/enrollment.

Note: Admission to the College does not guarantee eligibility for course placement.

High school students who have provided the appropriate documents and meet score requirements must follow the criteria below for enrollment:

• Combined high school and college courses enrollment will not exceed 19 credit hours per long term or 9 credit hours in the summer. Each high school course (1/2 unit) listed on the semester high school schedule will be counted as 3 hours of load. Non-academic units are excluded from course load (i.e. athletics, office aid, etc.). 
• Students may not enroll in zero-level or co-requisite courses designed to remove deficiencies.
• Physical education courses are not eligible for concurrent enrollment. 
• High school students may enroll for six semesters beginning June 1 post 10^th grade. Re-enrollment each semester is contingent upon the student maintaining a 2.0 GPA or higher in all college work.  
• High School students submit enrollment via the Dual Credit Student Enrollment Portal linked at www.tulsacc.edu/dualcredit

A detailed explanation of the Oklahoma State Regents’ policy on concurrent enrollment is available by contacting the TCC Admission Office. For more information on Dual Credit programs and enrollment steps, visit www.tulsacc.edu/dualcredit.

Dual Credit Tuition Waiver 

• TCC Financial Aid awards and disburses Attend College Early (ACE) tuition waivers for concurrently enrolled juniors and seniors. Waivers are disbursed after the college drop period.
• Seniors may receive tuition waivers for a maximum of eighteen (18) credit hours in their senior year. The senior year begins June 1 following the 11th grade, so the tuition waiver may be used in the summer, fall, or spring of the senior year.
• Juniors may receive tuition waivers for maximum of twelve (12) credit hours during the junior year. (6 credit hours per fall/spring recommended). The junior year begins June 1 following the 10th grade.

Opportunity Admissions 

Students who have not graduated from high school but whose Composite Standard Score on the ACT or whose combined Verbal and Mathematical score on the SAT demonstrates the probability of success in college level work, may apply for full enrollment at a college or university of The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. The College will determine admissibility based on test score, evaluation of the student’s level of maturity and ability to function in the adult college environment, and whether the experience will be in the best interest of the student intellectually and socially. Proficiency assessments may be required before enrolling in certain courses. Contact the TCC Admission Office for more information.

Undocumented Eligible High School Graduates

(70, O.S § 3242)

Eligible high school graduates with an undocumented immigration status may file a notarized Affidavit of Intent and receive out-of-state tuition waivers. To qualify, students must have a.) graduated from a public or private Oklahoma high school, and b.) resided with a parent or guardian while attending an Oklahoma public or private high school for at least 2 years prior to graduation. Contact the Admission Office for more information. 

Senior Citizens (Oklahoma Residents Age 65 or Older)

Tuition waivers are available for Oklahoma residents age 65 or older who wish to audit a course. Auditing of academic courses is contingent upon space available on the date the class begins. See section “Audit of Courses” for detailed procedures. Questions regarding this process should be directed to the Academic Advising Office on the campus the student plans to attend.

International Students

Tulsa Community College is authorized under federal law to enroll international students. An international student is defined as “a student who is, or will be, in the U.S. on a student visa.” At Tulsa Community College, this refers specifically to the student (F) visa. The International Student Service Office provides admission and support services to these students. International admission information is available from the International Student Services Office located on the Northeast Campus or Southeast Campus, by telephone at (918) 595-7478 or online at www.tulsacc.edu/iss.

Admission of Students for Whom English is a Second Language

All students for whom English is a second language shall be required to present evidence of proficiency in the English language prior to admission to a college or university of the State System, either as first-time students or by transfer from another college or university. The intent of this policy is to admit into an institution only those students who have a reasonable chance of success based on their ability to comprehend and use spoken and written English.

The following minimum standards shall be utilized by all State System institutions to determine English language proficiency:

1. Students must either demonstrate their competency in English through a) passing the test as described or b) demonstrating proficiency through successfully completing the State Regents’ high school core requirements in an English-speaking school or c) graduating from an English-speaking high school and demonstrating competency as described in “Removing High School Curricular Deficiencies”.
2. Applicants for first-time admission at the undergraduate level must present evidence of English language proficiency. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is used to satisfy the requirement.

Applicants must attain at least a score of

• 500 on the paper-based  TOEFL, or
• 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL version, or
• a score of 5.5 on the IELTS.

Applicants who do not meet these requirements may be admitted to the English as a Second Language Intensive English “Bridge to College” program by meeting the following requirements:

• a score of 460 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL, or
• a score of 48 or higher on the Internet based TOEFL version, or
• a score of 5.0 or higher on the IELTS, and
• immediately, after taking the TOEFL or IELTS and prior to admission, successfully complete a program of 12 weeks of study at an approved English language center or program operated by an institution of higher learning or a private school approved by the State Regents.

System institutions with an approved program of English as a Second Language may admit students into this program, but no other courses, without meeting the other requirements of this policy. Results of TOEFL tests administered at Institutional Testing Centers are not accepted by colleges and universities other than the administrating institution. Information about the TOEFL and a testing schedule is available from the Testing Center, located on the Northeast Campus, by telephone at (918) 595-7534 or online at www.tulsacc.edu/Testing.

3. Applicants seeking admission by transfer who have attended an accredited college or university for a minimum of 24 semester credit hours with passing grades shall be admitted on the same basis as other transfer students.
4. Students who do not have the required English proficiency scores to enter college may study English as a Second Language after taking the ESL Placement Exam. This test is free, but a testing appointment should be made in advance. The ESL Placement Exam is available at the Language Center/ESL Department Office, 3727 East Apache SU109, Tulsa, (918) 595-8411, (918) 595-8382.

III. Admission by Transfer from a State System Institution

An Oklahoma State System student who wishes to transfer to Tulsa Community College may do so under the following conditions:

Admission Requirements

1. Provide official transcripts from each college/university previously attended and, if fewer than seven (7) credit hours have been completed at other colleges/universities, excluding credit hours completed as a concurrently enrolled high school student, a high school transcript with graduation date or passing the high school equivalency exam scores.
2. A student under 21 years of age must meet the high school curricular requirements as indicated in Section I of this policy and have a grade point average high enough to meet TCC’s retention standards. (See the Policy for Continued Enrollment   in the Academic Information section of this catalog for retention standards.)

Academic Status of Transfer Students

1. Transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (as calculated by A, B, C, D, and F systems, 4.0 scale) will be admitted to Tulsa Community College in good standing.
2. Students with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 average will be admitted to their first enrollment at TCC on academic probation or academic notice and will be expected to meet the standards for continued enrollment.
3. Students returning to TCC after enrollment at another institution or institutions will be considered for admission based on academic records at all the college(s), including the grades earned at TCC.
4. Disciplinary Probation or Suspension - Students on disciplinary suspension or social probation from another institution will not be considered until the suspension or probation is removed by the enacting institution or the student is accepted by the Admissions Committee.

IV. Admission of Nonresidents of Oklahoma

Admission of First-time Entering Freshmen

In order to be eligible for admission to any institution in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, a nonresident of Oklahoma (a) must be a graduate of a high school accredited by the appropriate regional association or by an appropriate accrediting agency of his/her home state and (b) must meet the high school curricular requirements outlined in Section I of this policy.

Undergraduate Students Entering by Transfer From Out-of-State College or University

Undergraduate students wishing to transfer from an out-of-state college or university to Tulsa Community College may do so as follows:

1. Transcripts of record from colleges or universities accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will be given full value.  Each nonresident applicant must:
   1. be in good standing in the institution from which he/she plans to transfer;
   2. have made satisfactory progress (an average grade of “C” or better) in the institution from which he/she plans to transfer; and
   3. meet the high school curricular requirements outlined in Section I of this policy.
2. Transcripts of record from degree-granting institutions accredited by organizations other than the HLC and recognized by the US Department of Education for the  purposes of accrediting institutions of higher education are subject to review and may transfer on a course-by-course basis.  Each nonresident applicant must meet the same conditions listed above for students transferring from a HLC accredited institution, and will also be required to validate the transferred credit by making satisfactory progress (an average of “C” or better) for at least one term.
3. Students transferring from non-accredited institutions can request a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) of their record, by visiting any TCC Academic Advising Office. 

Admission Procedures

I. First Enrollment at Tulsa Community College

Application for Admission

1. An application is required for admission and should be submitted prior to expected enrollment.  The admission application is available online at  www.tulsacc.edu/apply. 
   • A twenty dollar ($20) one-time, non-refundable processing fee will be assessed with the first term’s tuition and fees.
   • Omission or falsification of information on the application is grounds for rejection of the application and/or disciplinary action against an enrolled student.
   • The Social Security number is used by Tulsa Community College for identification purposes only and will not be given out to any individual or agency (unless required by law or as provided for in federal regulations), without the student’s written permission. TCC will assign a student identification number, but will collect your Social Security number for business transactions and verification purposes. Students seeking Financial Aid must use their Social Security numbers.
2. High school transcript, ACT, SAT, appropriate placement exam scores, and/or college transcript(s) should be sent to Tulsa Community College, Attn: Office of Records, Tulsa Community College, 909 South Boston, Tulsa, OK 74119 prior to enrollment. (See “Qualifications for Admissions”). Credentials submitted to the College will not be copied or returned. Credentials provided in person must be in a sealed envelope of the issuing institution and may be delivered to the Academic Advising Office on any campus. 
3. First-time entering college, degree-seeking students are required to participate in New Student Orientation (NSO) before they enroll in classes for the first time and are required to be assessed for placement in courses. (See New Student Orientation for details.) Note: This includes any new freshman who has participated in concurrent enrollment.

II. Re-admission After One Year of Non-Enrollment

After one year (two long semesters of non-enrollment), students’ accounts are deactivated. In order to reenroll, a student must reapply for admission and submit transcripts from each college attended since the last enrollment at Tulsa Community College, along with any credentials not submitted previously. 

III. Admission After Suspension

Academic Suspension

Students who have been placed on suspension from Tulsa Community College may petition for re-admission after a one-term lapse in enrollment (not including summer). The student must:

1. Re-apply for admission at TulsaCC.edu/apply, complete the Petition for Re-Admission after Suspension form added to their applicant portal, and provide official transcripts from all other colleges or universities attended since the last term of attendance (if applicable). It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Admission Office to verify all credentials are received.
2. Upon receipt of the completed petition and all credentials, the student will be notified by a Senior Academic Advisor to schedule a readmission appointment to enroll. (See the Policy for Continued Enrollment  in the Academic Information section of this catalog for more information.) 

Students suspended from another college or university may attend TCC immediately after academic suspension.

Academic Dismissal

In addition to the steps outlined above, Students on Academic Dismissal (Second Suspension) must also provide official transcripts from all institutions attended, and must have attended another regionally accredited institution and achieved an overall retention GPA of 2.0 in order to be considered for re-admission.

Disciplinary Suspension

Students who have been placed on disciplinary suspension from Tulsa Community College must contact the Vice President of Student Success & Equity for re-admission. All criteria outlined in the suspension letter must be met before a suspended student may apply for consideration of re-admission after disciplinary suspension.

Admission to Continuing Education (no credit/no degree)

Visit the Continuing Education and Workforce Development website at www.tulsacc.edu/ce for admission into the classes. There are no applications or application fees associated with our classes. Visit the website, pick out the classes you want and follow the easy steps to register and pay online. You can also call 918-585-7200 for assistance if needed. There may be some classes that have prerequisites associated with the class, but they will be noted in the class description.

Transfer Credit Evaluation and Prior Learning Assessment

Transfer Credit Policies

1. Transcripts of record from colleges or universities accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will be given full value.
2. Courses will be listed under the name of the transferring institution. Courses will be equated to TCC disciplines, course numbers, and credit hours, and the grade assigned will be the grade awarded by the transferring institution.
3. Courses evaluated as semi-equivalent or a general elective will be accepted for transfer credit and may be applicable toward graduation requirements as elective credits.
4. Courses evaluated with passing grades (P or S) will be accepted for credit.
5. Transcripts of record from degree-granting institutions accredited by organizations other than the HLC and recognized by the US Department of Education for the purposes of accrediting institutions of higher education are subject to review and may transfer on a course-by-course basis.
6. The unit of credit at Tulsa Community College is equal to the semester hour.  Some institutions use a quarter hour calendar, in which the academic year is divided into three terms, called quarters.  Terms are 10-11 weeks’ duration plus a summer session (optional), a short winter term and other calendar breaks.  Quarter credit hours represent proportionately less work than semester hours due to the shorter terms, about two-thirds of a semester credit hour.  Credit hours earned at institutions on a quarter-hour system will be multiplied by .667 to produce the TCC semester hour equivalent (i.e. a 4 quarter-hour course equals 2.668 semester hours).
7. Transcripts of record from institutions not accredited by organizations recognized by the US Department of Education for the purpose of accrediting institutions of higher education may be reviewed for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Course(s) will be evaluated when applicable to the student’s degree program and when the College has had an opportunity to validate the courses or programs.  Please see below for additional details.

8. Transfer transcripts submitted to Tulsa Community College will be evaluated and added to the student’s permanent academic record to reflect accurate academic history.  Transfer work may not be removed once it has been evaluated. 

Prior Learning Assessment

Students who believe they are qualified to establish college credit as a result of previous education not accredited by the US Department of Education, training or other experience should inquire about Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) options. PLA credit awarded for military training schools, business and industry, labor union, governmental agencies, and other non-collegiate learning shall not exceed the criteria or recommendations contained in publications of the American Council on Education.  A student must be admitted to Tulsa Community College and currently enrolled in TCC courses or eligible to re-enroll before credit is awarded and an official transcript is available.  Credit is limited to existing TCC courses in the curriculum for the student’s declared major. The combination of PLA credit and college transfer credit for degree or certificate requirements at TCC shall not exceed 75% of the total credit hours required for graduation. Students who establish credit through PLA will be assigned a grade of “S” on their academic record to indicate successful completion. 

Credit may be established in specific academic programs by the evaluation of documents indicating formal education, test scores, and/or transcripts relating directly to a specific course. These documents will be reviewed by the related academic school or designate and the resulting recommendation will be considered final. Contact an Academic Advising office for procedures.

Prior Learning Credit may be established by several different methods:

Departmental Examinations Offered by TCC

Currently or previously enrolled students who feel they are qualified for advanced standing credit by examination in an area not offered or administered through the CLEP program may attempt to establish credit through a departmental examination. Students seeking these examinations should inquire through an Academic Advising office on campus and may be required to have approval for the examination by the Dean or Associate Dean of the academic school for that subject area. The departmental examinations are written and scored by TCC faculty and are intended to measure competence comparable to what would be required if the student took and received credit for that course at TCC. A score equivalent to a grade of “C” shall be the cut-off score.

Fees for advanced standing examinations are listed in the Tuition and Fees section of this catalog. No refund of fees will be given for advanced standing examinations that are not passed.  More information about advanced standing examinations can be found in the Academic Advising office on each campus or online at www.tulsacc.edu/student-resources/testing-services.

Advanced Placement Program (AP)

This program enables high school students to take comprehensive examinations for credit at the college level. Inquiries concerning this program should be directed to the high school counselor and arrangements for taking the examination and scoring will be coordinated at the high school in which the student is enrolled. TCC does not administer the AP exam.  TCC will award college credit with qualifying scores in specified subject areas once the student is degree-seeking, currently enrolled or eligible to re-enroll, and has submitted a final eight-semester high school transcript or transfer transcript(s) for evaluation. Official AP score reports can be requested through College Board.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Tulsa Community College is a national test site for the College Board’s College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Examinations are administered in the Testing Center on the Northeast Campus. For a list of exams accepted at TCC or for minimum scores required for establishing credit through CLEP, contact an Academic Advising office or view online at www.tulsacc.edu/student-resources/testing-services.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Advanced standing credit may be awarded to a student who has taken “higher level” courses in the International Baccalaureate program and has scored at least a four (on a seven-point scale) on the higher level course examination. 

Military Training Experience

In evaluating armed services credit, Tulsa Community College follows recommendations of the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, published by the American Council on Education. Credit for military service will be granted only for equivalent courses offered in the Tulsa Community College degree major declared by the student. Tulsa Community College may accept, modify, or reject military training credit depending upon the evaluation.  Transcripts are submitted to TCC through the Joint Services Transcript (JST) Operations Center. To order, visit https://jst.doded.mil/official.html

For more information on Credit by Prior Learning Assessment, visit the Student Resources web page for Transfer Credit Evaluation and Prior Learning Assessment.

Official Transcripts - International Institutions (effective Oct. 1, 2019)

Official college transcripts from international institutions:

• Must be evaluated and translated, if appropriate, by a third-party organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). World Evaluation Services (WES) is preferred.
• A course-by-course evaluation by the credential evaluation service is required to determine U.S. equivalency. A copy of the original transcript and translated transcript, is strongly recommended.
• All international credentials must be recognized by the Minister of Education.

Evaluations should only be submitted directly from the credential evaluation service to TCC at records@tulsacc.edu or mailed directly from the service to Tulsa Community College, Office of Records, 909 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119. 

Technical Transfer Credit Policy for Technology Centers

Tulsa Community College’s policies for evaluating, awarding, and accepting technical credit for transfer are consistent with the college’s mission and with the State’s focus on aligning coursework to ensure a quality education through common learning outcomes reviewed by faculty experts in the discipline.

Tulsa Community College may only accept transfer of technical credits from an Oklahoma technology center towards technical major degree requirements in a college technical certificate, an associate in applied science degree, or a technology baccalaureate degree in which Tulsa Community College faculty have documented expertise.

Transfer of technical credits from a technology center that is part of the Oklahoma Technology Center System will be evaluated using the Statewide Technical Course Articulation Matrix from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE). Academic credit earned for technical courses appearing on an official transcript from an Oklahoma technology center and listed on the Statewide Technical Course Articulation Matrix will be processed by Tulsa Community College’s Records Office  The Records Office will follow The Undergraduate Transfer and Articulation policy from the OSRHE.

Transfer of technical credits based on a different unit of credit than the one used at Tulsa Community College is subject to conversion before being transferred. Only official transcript and technical course evaluations based on the OSRHE Statewide Technical Course Articulation Matrix and processed by the Tulsa Community College’s Office of Admissions are official. Any preliminary reviews by campus personnel are unofficial and not binding, and subject to change.

Technical credits may be subject to minimum grade requirements as determined by the accreditation, licensure, or other programmatic requirements of Tulsa Community College.  Grades do not transfer in and are not calculated in the Tulsa Community College’s grade point average (GPA). A neutral grade of “S” will be recorded. Credits earned will be added to the student’s overall credit hours earned.

New Student Orientation

The first step on your successful academic journey is New Student Orientation.  You will gain information on a wide variety of critical topics, including searching for classes, payment options, accessing your TCC email, types of financial aid available, student support services, and much more.  All first time entering students are required to complete New Student Orientation.  Transfer students who have earned more than seven credit hours are not required to complete New Student Orientation. Students who are Non-Degree Seeking can opt out of New Student Orientation by completing the Non-Degree Seeking Confirmation form which will remove their New Student Orientation hold, allowing them to enroll.

Before beginning New Student Orientation, there are certain milestones you must complete.  Steps to prepare for new student orientation:

• Apply to TCC.
• Turn in official high school transcripts, GED scores, and/or any college transcripts.
• If you have not taken the ACT, or scored below 19 in reading or writing, or below a 20 in math, you will need to take a placement test.  For more information, visit an academic advising office.
• Secure Payment

Payment Options:

• If you plan to apply for student grants or loans, please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and check your MyTCC Financial Aid Dashboard for outstanding documents.
• If you will be paying out of pocket, ensure that you are prepared to pay in full or to set up a payment arrangement within 7 days of enrollment (or within 24 hours of enrollment after August 1 for Fall, after January 1 for Spring, or after May 1 for Summer enrollment).
• If you are a Tulsa Achieves Student, complete the Tulsa Achieves Program Agreement form and your FAFSA.
• For more information, visit www.tulsacc.edu/orientation. 

On-Time Enrollment

TCC has an On-Time Enrollment process.  This means that a student must be enrolled in a class prior to the first time the class meets. Exceptions to this policy may be granted for special circumstances. Please visit the Academic Advising office on any campus to request enrollment after the first day of class. 

Maximum Course Enrollment 

Students may enroll in a maximum credit load of 18 hours in the Fall/Spring semesters and 9 hours in the Summer semester without restriction, provided the courses taken are taught at the same pace. Students who are enrolled in different paced courses should consult with an Academic Advisor to determine what their course load pacing equates to during all points of the semester. Students course load equivalents may not exceed more than 24 hours without permission (e.g. enrolling in 5 classes that last from January-March).

Students may request to enroll in more than 18 credit hours in the Fall/Spring semester and 9 hours in the Summer semesters by submitting an “Overload Petition Request” which can be obtained from and submitted to an Academic Advisor. Requests will be considered on the basis of academic performance, degree progress, course offerings, program requirements, and extenuating circumstances (if applicable).

Waitlist Feature

Students may add themselves to a waitlist if the desired course is full while attempting to enroll. Upon a seat opening students are given 24 hours to enroll after an email notification is sent to the student’s account. Waitlists are active until the Thursday before classes begin after which enrollment is only allowed if a seat is open in the course. 

Proficiency Requirements

In compliance with the requirements of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE), all TCC students must demonstrate proficiency in English, math, and science before enrolling in college-level courses in these disciplines. Students must also demonstrate college-level reading competency before enrolling in General Education courses. ACT scores, SAT scores, appropriate placement examination scores, and qualified prior college coursework can be used to demonstrate proficiency.  High school unweighted grade point average may also be used to meet proficiency. 

Students for whom English is a second language and who do not meet proficiency requirements for placement in English and Reading using methods above will be referred to the Language Center/English as a Second Language (ESL) Department Office, an International Language Center, or the Education Outreach Center to take the free ESL Placement Exam.    See Admission of Students for Whom English is a Second Language above for further information.

Withdrawal from Classes

Results of Withdrawing

• A “W” or “Withdrawal” grade will be awarded on a student’s transcript for the courses from which the student withdraws.
• The “W” grade will not affect the student’s GPA.
• The Student may have financial aid repercussions for unsatisfactory academic progress and become ineligible for financial aid in the following semester.

Deadlines

• Withdrawal deadlines for regular semester courses are published on the Add, Drop, or Withdraw Dates page. 
• Students are strongly encouraged to contact Academic Advising Department regarding the deadlines for shorter courses.

Financial Aid Recipients

• Students who withdraw from any or all courses may be required to have a recalculation of Federal Student Aid as of the date of withdrawal. As a result of the recalculation, the student may owe money to TCC.
• Students who withdraw from one or more courses may affect their satisfactory academic progress (SAP) and may become ineligible to receive financial aid.
• Students who receive scholarships, veteran’s benefits, loans, grants, and/or Tulsa Achieves are to meet with a Financial Aid representative for advisement before withdrawing.

Process for Withdrawal

To initiate the withdrawal process, visit with an academic advisor. They will go over the updated remote W withdrawal process with you and any potential impact the withdrawal may have for you.

Audit of a Course

Regular Course Audit

The student must complete the “Audit Contract” for each class being audited. The student and appropriate instructor must sign the form and the request to audit must be completed prior to the close of the withdrawal period for the specific class.  The student may revert from audit to credit only during the schedule adjustment period for the specific course. The auditing student must adhere to the instructor’s class attendance and participation requirements. A student not adhering to the instructor’s requirements may be withdrawn by the instructor for non-attendance. A grade of AU (audit) counts in hours attempted. Audited courses will not apply toward graduation requirements, or for financial aid or veteran’s benefits. Audit contracts must be obtained from an Academic Advisor, signed by the student and instructor, and submitted to the Academic Advising office before the final date indicated in the Academic Calendar. This process does not apply for students who are seeking the tuition waiver for Oklahoma Residents over the age of 65 (see the following section). For other options, see II. Special Admission Programs, Adult Admission section.

Audit for Oklahoma Residents Who Are Age 65 or Older and Desire a Tuition Waiver

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved a policy authorizing institutions of the State System to waive the fees for Oklahoma residents who are sixty-five (65) years of age, or older, for auditing of academic courses contingent upon space being available in the classrooms and laboratories housing such courses. Information relative to this program is as follows:

• Enrollment is open on a space-available basis on the date the class begins. People will be allowed to enroll at TCC under this plan only after the regular enrollment period preceding each term and at times designated by the College. Enrollment is allowed only if the normal class limit has not been met. No class overloads will be allowed. Students must meet any proficiency requirements or prerequisites prior to enrollment. Students must have all holds removed in order to enroll.
• Students must meet Oklahoma residency requirements as defined by the Oklahoma State Regents, be age sixty-five (65) or older, and must verify both residency and age (i.e., by presenting a state ID, driver’s license, U.S. passport, etc.) to the Academic Advisor who will prove directions on the auditing and tuition waiver process.
• A maximum of seven (7) semester credit hours per regular term and four (4) semester credit hours in a summer term is allowed under this policy. If a student wishes to enroll in more than the maximum credit hours allowed, he/she must pay the regular fees for hours beyond the maximum. This tuition waiver does not cover some fees, including inclusive access materials.  
• Since audit is mandatory under the fee waiver, the Director of Academic Advising’s digital signature will authorize the audit status in lieu of other College officials.

• Start the audit process by contacting Academic Advising. This process is separate from the regular “Audit Contract”.