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The Admission Process

No matter what you're reaching towards, you're already a few simple steps closer! You just need to complete a few things before you start taking classes at TCC.

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What Quarter Do You Want to Start?

Below you will find quarter starting dates and file completion deadlines.

Quarter You Want To Start Application Deadline Submit Financial Aid Application Tuition Deadline Quarter Begins
Fall 2017 by May 2017 May 24, 2017 September 7, 2017 September 25, 2017
Winter 2018 by November 2017 October 5, 2017 January 2, 2017 January 7, 2018
Spring 2018 by February 2018 January 25, 2018 May 7, 2017 April 2, 2018
Summer 2018 by May 2018 April 5, 2018 June 2, 2017 June 8, 2018
Other Academic Deadlines

What Quarter Do You Want to Start?

Below you will find new quarter start dates and file completion deadlines.

Quarter You Want To Start Financial Aid File Completion Date (deadline date) Class Open Enrollment Begins Tuition is Due Quarter Begins
2022-2023 School Year
Spring 2023 January 26, 2023 February 21, 2023 March 16, 2023 April 3, 2023
Summer 2023 April 6, 2023 May 22, 2023 June 8, 2023 June 26, 2023
2023-2024 School Year
Fall 2023 May 25, 2023 May 22, 2023 September 7, 2023 September 25, 2023
Winter 2024 October 5, 2023 November 14, 2023 December 14, 2023 January 3, 2024
Spring 2024 January 25, 2024 February 20, 2024 March 14, 2024 April 1, 2024
Summer 2024 To be determined To be determined To be determined To be determined
OTHER ACADEMIC DEADLINES

Attend an Admission Information Session

We offer regular monthly Admission Information sessions on our campuses for prospective students to assist with admission, assessment, orientation and financial aid. For additional help contact Outreach & Recruitment

Jun14

Admissions Info Session

3:30pm- 5:00pmGig Harbor Campus
Jul10

Admissions Info QA

5:00pm- 6:30pmBldg, 16, Room 108
Jul26

Tacoma QA Session

3:45pm- 5:00pmBldg, 16, Room 108
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Apply for General Admissions

Some incoming students have different requirements. To find out if you qualify for as a special admission student see "What Type of Student Are You" below or click here.

Sylvia Summers Sylvia Summers

Apply Online

Fill out your application online if you haven't already done so.

Annalee Rothenberg Annalee Rothenberg

Readmitting Students

If you've been gone for more than one quarter, call 253.566.5325 to update your application. Exceptions: Running Start, Fresh Start and ABE students must contact those departments.

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Transfer Students

If you're transferring from another college, apply to TCC and learn how to arrange for transcripts.

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Financial Aid

Find out how to pay for college

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Assessment Testing

Evaluate your skills for course placement

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New Student Orientation

Once you've enrolled, join us at orientation

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Special Admissions Students

If you belong to one of the following categories we have additional resources to help in your admission

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Guidance Counselor Info

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In-State Requirements

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