Welcome New International Students!

Virtual Orientation Video for NEW Initial & Transfer F-1 Students

Stay in-the-know about important information that will help your child successfully navigate throughout their academic journey at TCC.

All new international students at TCC are required to take the Post-Secondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) to gauge their levels in English, reading, & mathematics. If you have already taken the SAT or ACT, you do not need to take the PERT – Official SAT or ACT scores need to be sent to TCC via College Board. Official Exam Score information for: SAT, ACT, AP, IB, CLEP, etc, need to be submitted prior to advising. Notwithstanding, students must take the PERT prior to registering for classes.

Students can take the PERT with the TCC Testing Center or online in Canvas. You should have received an email about instructions on how to take the PERT online in Canvas. If you haven't received instructions yet, please contact the TCC Testing Center by clicking for their information on the website below. If possible, students should take the PERT early before they schedule their Advising Appointment with ISS.

As an International F-1 Student, you will be required to sign a contract and adhere to the laws and regulations pertaining to F-1 students studying in the United States with an I-20.

All international students on F-1 visas at TCC are required to hold adequate health insurance for the duration of their academic program. New students are required to submit proof of health insurance coverage to the Office of International Student Services prior to advising and registration. New students will not be registered without first submitting valid health insurance coverage to ISS.

Book a virtual Advising Appointment with a International Student Services Advisor, who will review all of your Workday Action Items & Holds, go through a Pre-Registration checklist, answer questions and concerns, and ultimately register you for classes for the semester.

After registering for classes, students must pay Charge Items by the payment due date to avoid classes from being dropped. You can pay Charge Items online (with a credit card - please note 2.75% transaction fee) or in-person at the Cashier's Office (with cash, check, or money order). The Cashier's Office is located on the 2nd floor of the Student Union.

After paying for your charge items, you can get your TCC Student ID at the Cashier's Office

Get your books and supplies for your classes by visiting the TCC Bookstore

Join International Student Organization (ISO) by joining the MyTCC Group Page, like their Facebook page, Instagram, get added by an officer on the ISO Family WhatsApp, and get social!

This event welcomes new students to TCC and introduces them to the College to help them get a good start on their college career.

Find you way around campus with this link to maps and directions to various locations

Find you way around campus with this link to maps and directions to various locations