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1. Apply

   Become a student at South Texas College by completing the application at ApplyTexas.org.

2. Transcripts

   Contact your previous school(s) to send your official transcript(s) to South Texas College Office of Admissions and Records P.O. BOX 9701, McAllen, TX 78502-9701.

   Your professional transcript (e.g. U.S. Border Patrol Integrated Academy Transcript, FLETC, TCOLE, or Joint Services Transcript) is also required to receive escrow credits. Please submit to admissions@southtexascollege.edu.

3. TSI Exam

   You should meet the required TSI standards before taking college courses. You may be exempt from providing TSI scores if you meet one of the following:

   • have previous college-level coursework.
   • are honorably discharged, retired or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces or the Texas National Guard or service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces. DD214 or NGB22 form required.
   • are a student who is serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard, or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States and has been serving for at least three years preceding enrollment.

   See the academic catalog for more testing details and exemptions.

4. Advising

   Meet with an advisor at Pecan Campus, Mid-Valley Campus or Starr County Campus. You can even get online advising by contacting advising@southtexascollege.edu.

5. Register

   You will register for courses using the JagNet online system. Once you have submitted the appropriate documentation we will provide you with your JagNet login details. Your advisor will help you determine which classes you should register for.