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.

You must have a current (non-expired) government or college-issued Photo ID with a recognizable photo. If you do not have the required government-issued ID, please complete the College Board Test Taker ID Form.

There is no limit to how often a student can retest any or all sections of the TSIA2 Assessment to improve scores; however, applicable testing fees are required. Download the official TSIA2 Study App for FREE! Go to the Accuplacer site to create a free account, select Texas Success Initiative (TSIA2) Practice Tests and then you will have access to free TSIA2 study resources! If a student retakes any portion of the TSIA2, NCTC will always use the higher score.

Yes! The TSIA2 Assessment, or any previous placement test scores you have posted on a transcript from another Texas school, let us know what classes you need to start with in order to be successful. If you don’t pass one or more sections it just means you will take a preparatory class or an integrated class along with your other college courses. Your advisor will help you enroll in the classes that are most appropriate for your major since you will not be able to enroll online if you need preparatory or integrated courses.

Currently the GED, CLEP, and TEAS are offered in a limited basis due to social distancing and remote proctoring services focusing on the TSIA2 Assessment. However you can consult the NCTC Testing Center site for current updates, and also search the GED, CLEP, and TEAS websites directly to locate alternative testing locations. For questions regarding how TEAS testing delays may impact enrollment into one of our Health Science programs, please follow up with the appropriate program contact.

Both the Dual Credit and Early Admit students are still in high school. A Dual Credit student taking courses at NCTC needs those courses to meet the requirements for their High School diploma. The Early Admit student is a senior in high school taking courses at NCTC that are not needed for their high school diploma.

You need to inform the Admissions office that you want to move your application forward to the next term. You can send an email to admissions@nctc.edu or text an Enrollment Guide at (940) 374-4976.

If this is your first semester at NCTC, you can send unofficial transcripts from previous schools to admissions@nctc.edu in order to expedite the application process. However your official transcripts will be needed by the 12th class day of your first semester otherwise a registration hold will go on your account until they are received.

You can have your official transcripts sent electronically via eScript or Parchment, or to Admittranscript@nctc.edu, or can mail official transcripts to:

North Central Texas College
ATTN: Office of Admissions
1525 W. California St.
Gainesville, TX 76240

Your official transcripts must be on file with NCTC in order for credits to be evaluated by completing a Transcript Evaluation form, located under the Student Services tab in MyNCTC (login required).

Using your OneLogin, access the MyNCTC student portal and select the Student Services tab, then select the menu option Update My Contact Information on the left-hand side. You can also submit a Records Maintenance form to admissions@nctc.edu along with a copy of your photo id.

All transfer students applying to NCTC will be required to complete the Transfer 101 Orientation. You will be emailed a link from admissions@nctc.edu to access the online Transfer 101 material and quiz.

An academic year begins in the Fall and continues through the Spring and Summer semesters. A term is defined as a 16-week semester, such as Fall and Spring. A subterm is part of the overall term, with courses that are offered in a more condensed format such as 8-weeks, or 4 to 5-weeks like Wintermester, Maymester, or the Summer sessions.

Please read the details of the hold listed on your MyNCTC account as there should be specific information about the hold and how to resolve it. If you see a hold and are unsure how to proceed with removing it, please contact admissions@nctc.edu or text an Enrollment Guide at (940) 374-4976.

At NCTC, students are able to see any Advisor/Success Coach regardless of their major or career interests. All first-time college students (even previous Dual Credit students) are required to visit with an Advisor/Success Coach before enrolling in their first semester as a full-time college student-we want to make sure you get started on the track! Visit the Meet your Advisor Page for more information! For general questions you can also:

• Email advising@nctc.edu

• Send a text to (940) 580-1687

• Get Ready, Stay Ready group in Canvas (student portal for online classes) has helpful videos and materials on choosing your major, class scheduling, and all things Advising and Orientation-related!

Don’t know what you want to major in, or what NCTC offers? You can review all of our programs/major options and our various academic transfer pathways in the Course Catalog. We also have courses available through our Continuing Education division. It’s a good idea to do some free career exploration to determine how your interests and strengths match up with potential occupations and majors.

Yes, you can always change your major. We recommend you meet with your Advisor/Success Coach before changing it though to discuss all your options, and to make sure all the classes you are taking are relevant for your current or updated major. You can also email advising@nctc.edu regarding a change of major.

You can locate your Advising Worksheet on MyNCTC through the Student Services tab. Your advising worksheet will show your your assigned advisor and your cumulative GPA. Make sure your major you have listed is correct and if not, contact advising@nctc.edu to have your major updated.

Even without logging into MyNCTC, you can look for what classes are available for upcoming semesters by going to the Find Courses tab.

If you are already a student, use your OneLogin to access the MyNCTC student portal-go to the Student Services tab then select the Registration menu option on the left-hand side to access the Add/Drop-Course Search and Registration option for class scheduling. Be sure to take advantage of Lion365 as well and schedule your classes for an entire academic year (Fall, Spring, and Summer)!

If it is to another school in the state of Texas, you can refer to the Texas Common Course Numbering System website. This allows you to compare two institutions and the transferable classes.

Ultimately, it is the intended transfer university that will verify which credits and courses will transfer, so make sure to contact an advisor in your intended major at your transfer university.

Remember NCTC Advisors/Success Coaches are here to help you ask the right questions of your transfer university so you can get the right answers!

Issues that may impact online registration include first-time student status, TSIA2 placement level, certificate majors, and/or prerequisite issues.

• If you are a first-time college student and have not already visited with an advisor, then you will not be able to register online yet-meeting with an Advisor/Success Coach will remove this hold and allow you to enroll in classes through MyNCTC (the student portal). Dual Credit students may be approved to register online through MyNCTC or may have to be enrolled in classes by their Dual Credit

• If you have not been exempted or passed all sections of the TSIA2 Assessment then you do need to have an advisor or success coach enroll you in classes based on your placement

• Certificate majors also need to be enrolled by their advisor or program, since several of these programs require special admission or skills Also because certificate majors do not require TSIA2. Without being TSIA2 complete, you are limited to only those courses within the certificate program.

Students who have transcripts that have not yet been evaluated for transfer work to be applied may need an advisor to enroll them in courses that require prerequisite completion (ex. a student who completed Algebra at UNT but course has not yet been applied to NCTC transcript, will need assistance adding CHEM 1411).

NCTC Career Services is ready to help you meet your career goals. Whether you are aiming to start a new career, in need of job placement and resources, deciding on a major, or looking to practice your interview skills; we are here to help! Services are provided to all current NCTC students and alumni.

Visit our Career Services page for free access to online seminars and job search tools. You can also make an appointment with a Career Coach by visiting the Meet Your Advisor page.

Yes to both! Classes are offered in a variety of formats including hybrid, online and in-person, with some classes using a synchronous online format — this means virtual lectures with your instructor in real time, and even some science labs online! For courses that require a hands-on component, such as some technical and health science courses like welding, nursing, or upper level science courses, these are required to take in person and will take place on campus at the days and times listed in the class schedule.

Yes, you can utilize any of our libraries as a student. Check the hours for your nearest NCTC library location. Online resources, journal databases, and research materials are available and you can "Ask a Librarian" any research related questions as well!

The NCTC Bookstore offers the Lion Book Bundle as a reduced cost and hassle free way to rent all the books you need for your classes. Once you register for classes, you are automatically enrolled in this program. If you do not wish to participate, make sure to opt-out by the deadline.

Even if you don’t have a laptop, tablet, or computer you can access your courses through the Canvas App which can be downloaded through the Apple or Google Play stores. Be sure to visit and bookmark our eLearning site for helpful tips and videos regarding how to be successful in online classes and navigating Canvas (NCTC’s online learning platform), as well as links to submitting a help desk ticket for any online course issues. Make sure to contact your instructor if you find yourself having connectivity issues at any time-communication with your instructor is essential!

For questions or problems with your NCTC student account such as OneLogin or setting up your student email you can visit the Information Technology Services (ITS) site or contact NCTC’s ITS Help Desk

Yes, you will need a parking pass but it's FREE. You can request your FREE NCTC Parking Pass online.

Yes! As a student you have access to the free tutoring services NCTC has available.

Please be honest with your instructor about any challenges you are having in your course and set up a time to visit with them through their office hours. Free online tutoring is also available from Upswing, which you will access through your OneLogin/Canvas account as well as in-person tutoring options offered through Student Success!

All tutoring is available 24/7 using Upswing for currently enrolled students as well as in-person tutoring options offered through Student Success! The online tutoring is accessed through the Canvas portal.

• Writing-The Student Success Center provides tutoring for any academic writing assignment. Students can schedule an appointment to meet with one of our writing tutors virtually. Assignments can be submitted online in Upswing using your One LOGIN credentials and can also be found in Canvas.

• Math-Students who need help with any math class may visit Upswing using your One LOGIN credentials and can also be found in Canvas.

Visit the OSD page and reach out to the contacts listed. These staff members will help set up any accommodations and help make sure you have all of the proper documentation.

Providing adequate documentation is necessary to receive the appropriate accommodations. A student’s FIE (Full Individual Evaluation) includes the testing information needed for basic accommodations. Any additional documentation or testing is helpful in order to provide accommodations for more specific academic needs.

The tuition rate is determined by a student’s permanent legal place of residence and the responses to a series of residency questions on the Apply Texas application for admission.

• In-District-Residents of Cooke County

• In-District Branch Campus-Resident of Graham ISD Service Area

• In-State-All other Texas residents as well as residents of Oklahoma counties bordering Cooke County who, due to reciprocal agreement, pay the same tuition rate as Texas

• Out-of-State-In addition to residents of states other than Texas, this also includes international students; citizens of any country other than the United

Your residency status may not be being calculated correctly. This can easily be corrected by contacting admissions@nctc.edu. If you feel you should be getting charged an In-state tuition rate, review your Admissions Checklist items for extra documents you may need to provide to establish Texas state residency. You can reach out to an Enrollment Guide at admissions@nctc.edu to help you and review your application.

Payment arrangements need to be made based on the schedule located on our Lion365 page. How quickly you need to set up payment depends on the time of registration, and how far in advance you are enrolling for a future semester. Payment arrangements include paying in full, setting up an online payment plan, accepting your awarded Financial Aid, or having an approved agreement for payment by a third party such as your employer, a tuition waiver, scholarship, etc.

You can access your account balance by using your OneLogin link to access the MyNCTC student portal and click on the Student Services tab. From there you will choose the Financial option on the left-hand menu and then choose My Account Balances in the Payment Options window. Be sure to select the correct semester and year when looking for your fee statement. NCTC periodically sends out emails and/or text messages to anyone with an outstanding balance; auto-generated emails normally go out within 24 hours of adding or dropping a course to prompt you to check your account balance.

Using your OneLogin link, access the MyNCTC. Next, select Student Services tab at the top of the page and navigate to the Financial section on the left hand side. Once you are on the financial page, scroll down to Payment options and either make a payment, pay in full, or set up a payment plan.

1. Go to 1098T.com

2. If the student qualifies for one (paid some out of pocket), you will find it there. (If tuition is Covered by grants/scholarships/third parties, the student may not qualify to receive one, as no out-of-pocket)

3. Once there, click on “Access my Record”

4. It will ask for your social security number, last name, and a You will not have a Password, so leave that blank and hit “continue.”

At this point it will ask you to create a password; you should then be able to print your form.

Visit our Financial Aid page for step-by-step instructions on completing the FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and know that you can apply for aid even before completing your application for admission to NCTC. The school code for NCTC on the FAFSA® is 003558.

Remember there is no charge to complete this application so beware of other websites charging a fee to help you apply for aid! You can receive assistance with the FAFSA® directly from an Enrollment Guide or Financial Aid advisor by contacting admissions@nctc.edu or finaid@nctc.edu.

The FAFSA® opens up on October 1st each year.

On October 1st and at any point afterwards you can apply for aid for the NEXT academic year (an academic year is Fall-Spring-Summer). If you have not completed your tax returns yet that does not prevent you from applying as FAFSA® allows you to use your “prior, prior” years’ returns.

You can visit our Financial Aid page or our Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions page as there are lots of different scenarios to consider with federal and state aid. Don’t get overwhelmed-always ask questions and contact finaid@nctc.edu for anything you need to know!

Being a full-time student means you are enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, which is normally 4 classes, so part time is taking less than 12 credit hours. Most certificate programs are around 30 hours/10 classes and most degree programs are around 60 hours/20 classes, so keep in mind the fewer classes you take in a semester the more semesters you will need to attend NCTC in order to complete your program. This could also include taking classes during the Summer or subterms (8-week courses, Wintermester, and/or Maymester).

You can still be eligible for Financial Aid (Pell Grants and Loans) if you are taking at least 6 hours, it just means your Pell Grant amount is adjusted to a portion of what you would receive if you were taking at least 12 hours and attending full time.

May 1st is the FAFSA® Priority deadline for Fall, October 1st is the FAFSA® Priority deadline for Spring, and March 1st is the FAFSA® Priority deadline for Summer-this means students who apply before these dates have a better chance of being awarded more funds, if they qualify, however you can complete the FAFSA® at any time during the year! Give yourself enough time to apply before the first semester you plan to attend, though, since the average processing time for the FAFSA® is 4-6 weeks.

You should receive your Financial Aid refund by the end of September for Fall Semester and the end of February for the Spring Semester. Other refunds normally take two weeks from the time you see a “posted” credit balance on your account.

The NCTC Foundation provides scholarships to assist students, including Dual Credit students who are not already receiving a grant based on their free or reduced lunch program status. The deadlines for scholarships are listed on the Scholarship page. Follow the instructions to apply for NCTC scholarships, and to search for other opportunities outside of NCTC. Also, check out our Paying for College page for additional resources!

Yes! The NCTC Foundation has scholarships available for students to apply for. Check out the Scholarship page for more information and deadlines to apply.

All NCTC transcripts, whether to be sent electronically or by mail, must be ordered through Parchment, the service provider for transcript delivery at NCTC. You can request an official transcript through a Transcript Request. The cost of an electronic transcript is $13.25 and $15.75 for a mailed transcript. You can also request to pick up a transcript in-person for a $5 fee. If you’re a current student, you can view and print unofficial transcripts from MyNCTC for free. If you have a transcript conversion hold on your account that prevents you from viewing your unofficial transcript, please email transcripts@nctc.edu.

A drop is done before the official date of record (12th class day) and the course will not show on your transcript. Depending on when a course is dropped you may or may not be eligible for a refund, so please consult our Business Office Refund Schedule.

A withdrawal is requested by the student (or the instructor, depending on their attendance policy) after the official date of record and a grade of “W” will be on your transcript. You can view the date of record and withdrawal deadlines on the Academic Calendar.

Before dropping or withdrawing from a course talk to your instructor, Advisor/Success Coach at NCTC so they can discuss options for remaining in the course and completing it successfully, and limiting any potential money owed back to the college or Financial Aid.

GPA stands for Grade Point Average*. It is calculated by taking into account the number of credit hours a student has taken as well as the grade earned in each course. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 GPA is the minimum required to maintain good academic standing and to graduate from NCTC.

• Good Academic Standing – Cumulative GPA of 0 or higher AND most current Fall or Spring GPA is a 2.0 or higher

• Academic Probation – Cumulative GPA is below 0 after a Fall or Spring semester OR a transfer student on Suspension from his/her previous university is on Probation immediately in the first semester at NCTC.

NCTC Students are informed of Probation status through a notification sent to both their personal and student e-mail accounts, as well as a notation on their transcript. Probation status remains in effect until a student earns a 2.0 cumulative GPA and/or continues to earn Fall and Spring semester GPA’s of at least a 2.0. After Academic Probation, a student may move to:

Good Academic Standing – Cumulative GPA returns to at least 2.0 following their next Fall or Spring semester.

Continued Probation – Cumulative GPA is below 2.0 AND Fall or Spring term GPA is at or above 2.0 so student is making progress towards repairing their cumulative GPA.

Academic Suspension – Cumulative GPA is below 2.0 AND Fall or Spring term GPA is below 2.0. Students receive emails to both their NCTC and personal email accounts regarding their Suspension status, a Suspension hold is also placed on their account and listed on their transcript. Students also receive an email from the Academic Reset group in Canvas.

*When a course taken at NCTC is repeated at NCTC, only the higher grade is used to calculate your GPA. However, not all colleges or universities only use the higher grade. It is best to check with your intended transfer institution regarding how they will calculate your GPA if you have repeated coursework.

Students can complete the Grade Appeal process outlined in the NCTC catalog.

Yes, in order to graduate from NCTC you must apply for graduation so we can determine that you have met all of the requirements to graduate.

Applying for graduation is free! Using your OneLogin link, access the MyNCTC student portal and select the Student Services tab. From there, scroll down and select Graduation Application. Follow the prompts to complete the application, and then submit. It is important that you have already set up your Lionpride/NCTC student email account prior to applying for graduation. If you have any questions about your application or the status of your diploma you can contact our Graduation Coordinator.

Applying for graduation is free! Using your OneLogin link, access the MyNCTC student portal and select the Student Services tab. From there, scroll down and select Graduation Application. Follow the prompts to complete the application, and then submit. It is important that you have already set up your Lionpride/NCTC student email account prior to applying for graduation. If you have any questions about your application or the status of your diploma you can contact our Graduation Coordinator.

You can apply for graduation during the Spring semester and finish the necessary hours during the Summer semester, then your diploma will be mailed after the Summer ends.

If you transfer to a University before completing an Associate’s degree at NCTC, you can transfer your university courses back to NCTC to be evaluated and determine if you qualify for a degree!

NCTC provides on-campus housing for students in three residence halls on the Gainesville campus: Bonner Hall, The Bunkhouse, and Hays Hall. Housing priority is given to student-athletes and spaces are first come, first serve. For more information contact housing@nctc.edu or visit the Residence Life page.

Students can get involved in Student Life by participating in honor societies, student organizations, and special events. For more information, contact studentlife@nctc.edu.

Creating a student organization is easy at NCTC. You just need 7 students, a part-time or full-time NCTC employee to advise your organization and some paperwork. Refer to the Student Life & SGA Canvas Group for a detailed list of requirements and current NCTC student organizations.