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The Alamo Colleges encourage students to pursue an education beyond high school and welcome all students to attend. The Alamo Colleges recognize a variety of admissions:. High school graduation.
General Education Development (GED). Early Admission. College or university transfer. Individual Approval. Dual Credit General Admission Requirements Students are encouraged to complete the application process well before registration begins for the term they plan to attend the Alamo Colleges for the first time.
The steps to complete admissions requirements are:. Submit the ApplyTexas two (2) year college admission application online.
Submit an official high school/GED or college transcript from last college attended. Meet the placement requirements with official documentation of Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exemption or compliance (test scores or college transcript) or take mandatory placement tests. Exception: Students enrolling in Level One-Certificate Programs that do not identify skill levels are not required to test. Schedule an advising session if attending college for the first time or transferring with less than fifteen (15) semester credit hours. Meet additional requirements for some admission types (See information below) Students applying to one college will also be admitted to any of the other Alamo Colleges and are encouraged to explore the programs available at all of the colleges. Students wishing to take courses at more than one college should notify the second college of their interest. ApplyTexas Application Potential students must submit an admission application for two-year institutions online.
Students may access computers at all of the Alamo Colleges if needed. The process should take 15-30 minutes. If the application is not completed in a single session, the file can be saved.
Once students have submitted the ApplyTexas application to one or more of the Alamo Colleges, they do not need to re-apply for subsequent admission provided there is no break in enrollment. Checklist of Application Materials Students should have the following information available before beginning the online application. Social Security Number Note: Providing your social security number (SSN) is optional, but it is strongly recommended. Applications and documents without social security numbers are difficult to match up, which may result in additional processing time. For questions or concerns, contact the Enrollment Services/Admissions and Records Office. Name of the county in which you live.
Email address (Students without email accounts can create them at various free sites such as or.). Visa/Permanent Resident information to include Permanent Residence Card, issue date, and number. THEA or other TSI assessment scores.
SAT, ACT, and/or TAKS (grade 11) Scores and Test Dates. Names and dates of high school(s) and college(s)/university(ies) attended.
Academic standing at previous college(s)/university(ies) Guidelines for completing the ApplyTexas application are available through the Alamo Colleges’ home page. Logon to to create a student profile.
Record the User ID and Password for future access. Select Two-Year Undergraduate Application. Select the college to which the application will be delivered. Submit the application to the appropriate Alamo College. Copy the ID Number provided in the window for your records Once the application is submitted, all corrections and updates require a visit to the Enrollment Services/Admissions and Records Office.
Students will receive an email with a verification number. When you consult with one of the Alamo Colleges, please have your email verification and confirmation number with you. Texas Success Initiative (TSI) (TSI) ( under Chapter 4, Subchapter C) is a state-mandated program that promotes academic success by ensuring that all students are prepared for college-level coursework when they enter a public college or university.
TSI measures reading, English, and mathematics skills to determine students’ readiness to enroll and perform in freshman-level academic coursework. Students are required to test and to be advised based on the results of their TSI assessment scores. Students will not be denied admission to the Alamo Colleges based on TSI scores or college placement scores. However, testing is usually required prior to enrollment.
TSI Placement Exams:. Accuplacer. ASSET. THEA.
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or QT (Quick THEA) TSI Requirement Exemptions Students may be exempt from taking a TSI-eligible exam, unless it is needed as a prerequisite for a specific course, if they meet one of the following:. ACT Composite score of twenty-three (23) or higher, with a minimum score of nineteen (19) in each section of the English and math tests. Scores are valid for five (5) years from date of testing. SAT Combined score of 1070 or higher, with a minimum of 500 in each section of the verbal and math tests. Scores are valid for five (5) years from date of testing. TAKS Exit-Level Minimum scale score of 2200 on the exit-level math section and 2200 on the English Language Arts (ELA) section with a writing sub-section score of three (3) or higher. Scores are valid for three (3) years from date of testing.
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Readiness Status Met college-level readiness standards in English, reading, and mathematics at an accredited Texas public institution of higher education. Transfer from Private or Accredited Out-of-State Institutions Satisfactorily completed a minimum of three (3) college-level semester credit hours in English, reading, and math with a grade of “C” or better. Degree Earned an Associate or Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited Texas public institution of higher education. Certificate Enrolled in THECB approved Certificate Level-One Programs of one (1) year or less with forty-two (42) or fewer semester credit hours that do not require specific skill levels for course enrollment. Military Currently serving on Active Duty in the US Armed Forces, Texas National Guard, or as a member of a reserve component of the US Armed Forces for at least three (3) years preceding enrollment. After August 1, 1990, was honorably discharged, released, or retired from Active Duty as a member of the US Armed Forces, Texas National Guard, or as a member of a reserve component of the US Armed Forces. Students who do not provide official documentation to verify one of the exemptions above are required to take one of the TSI assessments.
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Although students may be exempt from TSI, a college-level placement exam may be required to assist in course placement. Students who initially do not meet the college-level standard may re-take an assessment instrument according to Alamo Colleges and test instrument guidelines. After testing, students should consult with a counselor/advisor to develop a plan to achieve college-level readiness and student success.ACT and SAT scores are valid for three (3) years for placement purposes. See Texas Education Code: Section 51.30621, Chapter 4, Subchapter.