The Western Texas College administration believes that all responsible adults should have an opportunity to pursue any program offered by the college. In general, all high school graduates or persons at least 18 years of age may be admitted to a program from which they may benefit. Admission requirements must fulfill one of the categories below:

1. For high school graduates, graduation from an accredited high school and presentation of an official transcript.

2. For transfer students, official transcripts showing good standing from the last college attended must be presented.

3. For those who have completed the General Educational Development Test (GED), GED test scores must be presented.

4. For those students not qualifying for admission as a high school graduate, enrollment in the GED program is normally the prerequisite for admission.

5. For students still enrolled in high school, applicants must meet the conditions for the Dual Credit Enrollment program.

6. Some Career and Technical Education Programs, such as Vocational Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, and Welding, have special requirements for admission or for class participation (i.e., admissions committee screening, liability insurance, health insurance, vaccinations, etc.).  Students wishing to enter these program areas should contact the Workforce Education Division for further details.

Students who enroll in Community Service courses, which are not offered for transferable college credit, are not required to meet admission requirements prescribed for students. Payment of the required fee for the courses is the only general requirement for admission to the Community Service courses.

Workforce Education courses may have special admission requirements that vary from all other programs.

Students are also required to meet all the requirements for the Basic Skills Testing. (See section titled Basic Skills Testing Requirement.) Students who are denied admission may appeal this ruling by requesting, in writing, a hearing with the Admissions Committee. Requests for appeals should be addressed to the Dean of Student Services.

International Students  (F-1 Visa)
To be considered for admission to Western Texas College, non-immigrant students must meet regular admission requirements and the special admission requirements set out below.  The following items must be submitted to the Office of International Student Services by the applicable application deadline (June 1 for the fall semester; November 1 for the spring semester):

1. Official WTC Application for Admission.

2. Application fee of US $25.00.  This non-refundable fee must be submitted with the Application for Admission.

3. Official transcripts from the last high school the student attended.  Transcripts must be official documents and must be translated into English.

4. Official transcripts from all colleges the student attended.  Transcripts must be official documents and must be translated into English.

5. TOEFL scores, if applicable.  All applicants to Western Texas College whose native language is not English must submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), regardless of their citizenship.  The minimum score required for admission is:
                Paper-based test:  500
                Internet-based test:  61

Students who have achieved a grade of B or better in a college-level English composition course in residence at an accredited U.S. college, and students who have successfully completed at least one academic year of study at an accredited high school in the U.S. are exempt from this requirement.
Official TOEFL score reports must be sent directly to the Director of International Student Services. The institution code is 6951. 

6. Verification of Financial Support form. Students must verify that they will have sufficient funds available to pay educational, living, and other expenses while they are studying at WTC. The estimated cost for the 2010-2011 academic year is US $15,600.00 The cost estimate includes tuition, fees, books/supplies, and insurance for one academic year of study (nine months) and living expenses for one year. The form must be completed and signed by the student and his/her sponsor, and official documentary evidence of the availability of funds must be attached. If the student plans to bring dependents (spouse and/or children) with him/her, verification of the availability of an additional $5,000.00 for the support of each of such dependents must be submitted. If student is married or will be accompanied by a dependent, additional records are needed.  Student should contact the Office of International Student Services for complete information. 

7. Insurance/contingency deposit of US $1,300.00.  This sum must be deposited with the Business Office at Western Texas College, either by credit card, money order, or bank wire transfer (wire transfer instructions are available upon request).  The deposit will be used to purchase medical insurance for the student for the academic year, and the remainder will be held in reserve for emergencies or to pay unforeseen expenses. However, if the student submits documentary proof of medical and accident insurance coverage, including coverage for medical evacuation and repatriation of remains, then the medical insurance portion of the deposit will be waived and only a contingency deposit of US $250.00 will be required.  Upon written request by the student, any remaining balance will be refunded at the conclusion of the student’s studies at WTC.

8. Housing Packet. (All international students are required to live on campus the first year, unless they are married or are bringing a dependent.  Campus housing is not available for married students or those bringing dependents.) Please refer to the Housing Requirements Checklist to be sure all required forms are completed and submitted.

Residence and Dining Service Contract
Property Deposit of US $250.00 – The property deposit is held for payment of any damages, fines, or outstanding fees when the student   completes his/her studies at the college. Any remainder, minus damages or fines, is refunded upon written request.
Medical Form - must be completed and signed by student’s physician 
Immunization Form – All immunizations listed on the form are required, and dates must be recorded.

9. A transfer form (if transferring from another U.S. college or university). All necessary forms are available on the WTC International Student site.