Tallahassee Community College International Students | Tallahassee, Florida

I invite you to join Tallahassee Community College for your college experience in the United States. Our safe, beautiful campus is located in the capital of Florida, the Sunshine State. Each year students from around the world choose TCC. Our students enjoy our small classes taught by caring faculty. They make close connections with American and international peers in student organizations. We are very proud of our academic excellence and resources to help you succeed, including the International Services office. TCC is the top transfer school to Florida State University and Florida A&M University, and we have excellent transfer agreements with those universities

and others.

We look forward to welcoming you to the TCC family.

Jim Murdaugh, President Tallahassee Community College

Become great. Start here.

At TCC, you are surrounded by people who are focused on the future—just like you.

We provide the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, but our tuition is almost 50 percent less than a state university’s. Our academic excellence and support services will help you reach your educational goals in the United States.

TCC has two types of visa programs:

• F-1 Student Visa

• J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa

Steps to TCC1. Complete an online application at GoToTCC.com.

Choose option 6 on the application.

2. Send official transcripts, accompanied by a course-by-course high school evaluation by an accredited foreign credential evaluation service, to:

Tallahassee Community CollegeInternational Services, SU 242444 Appleyard DriveTallahassee, FL 32304

3. C omplete English Proficiency Testing. TOEFL or IELTS report:

TOEFL Computer-based 133TOEFL Paper-based 450 TOEFL Internet-based 45 IELTS score 4.5

4. Submit a confidential financial statement, including a certification letter from a bank on letterhead.

Questions? Email International Services office at iss@tcc.fl.edu or call (850) 201-8258

AcademicsTallahassee Community College is one of the top community colleges in the U.S. Students who attend TCC get a great return on their investment.

Our award-winning faculty and smaller classes will ensure that you receive plenty of personal attention. We also offer free tutoring and other support at our Learning Commons. The STEM Center focuses on the success of students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. And the Career Center provides resources to help our students find internships and jobs after graduation.

TCC was named one of the Top 10 community colleges in the nation based on student success rates, return on investment and low cost of attendance.

Scholarships*Housing: Housing scholarship for one academic year, utilities not included.

ISS: Awarded to active members of the International Student Organization or volunteer at International Services events.

Florida Linkage Institutes (out-of-state tuition waiver program):• For students from Brazil, Canada, France, Israel, Japan, China, Mexico,

West Africa, Costa Rica and Eastern Europe.

• If awarded, student pays in-state tuition rates, which are lower than out-of-state rates.

*All scholarships are subject to eligibility and award.

$33 million in scholarships and grants awarded for 2013-2014

The Top 10 Benefits of Attending Tallahassee Community College

1. No application fee and affordable tuition2. Guaranteed transfer to onr of Florida’s state universities upon

successful completion of A.A. degree3. One-stop-center for international students and scholars4. Focus on teaching5. Flexible English proficiency requirements6. Small class sizes7. Additional year of Optional Practical

Training (OPT - one year of paid full-time employment)

8. Complete your four-year degree on TCC’s campus with our University Partners

9. Many internship opportunities10. Experience U.S. culture

TCC Golden Guarantee

Our Golden Guarantee program offers guaranteed admission to Florida State University, Florida A & M University or the University of West Florida if you meet the milestones for your desired major and complete all degree requirements at TCC.

These specially designed programs offer customized advising focused on transfer to your university of choice, college success workshops, and opportunities to participate in university recreation programs and other offerings while you are still at TCC.

14,000 students

TCC students represent

more than 80 countries around the world

24:1 student-to-

faculty ratio

2 24

years at TCC

years at U.S. university

year Bachelor’s Degree

International ServicesOne-stop shop for international admissions, academics, career services and immigration.

Honors Program offers scholarships, early registration, personalized advising and smaller classes

Learning Commons provides FREE tutoring and

workshops, study rooms, and presentation equipment

Internship Programtest drive your career in business, engineering, computer technology or many other fields

Unsure of your major or career path? Explore your future at the

Career Center.

International ServicesThe International Services office (IS) is the focal point for the College’s international and foreign-born population. IS offers a wide range of support services, including admissions, immigration, personal and academic advising, career coaching, and multicultural events programming.

AdvisingDedicated international student advisors help our international students design schedules to balance school and life challenges while mapping out all required courses to meet their educational objectives.

Student LifeTCC was named engaged campus of the year among all community and state colleges in Florida. Our campus is full of life. Concerts, cultural events, athletics and intramural sports, festivals, theatre productions, art exhibits, and more make TCC a fun and enriching college. Plus, TCC has a variety of student clubs and organizations for all types of interests.

30 clubs and organizations

including Model UN, ISO, Honors and STEM

Degree and Certificate ProgramsTCC offers the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree for transfer to a state university. The curriculum is aligned with the curriculum at Florida’s state universities, and your TCC advisor will help you stay on track so you can transfer into the program or major of your choice.

TCC also offers a variety of career programs. Two-year career programs award an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. Most certificate programs take one year or less to complete.

For detailed information about college-credit programs and courses, visit catalog.tcc.fl.edu.

Advanced Manufacturing• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating

Technology Certificate • Applied Welding Technologies Certificate• Industrial Machinery Maintenance Certificate• Machining Certificate

Business Management and Accounting

• Accounting Technology Specialist Certificate • Accounting Technology Operations Certificate • Accounting Technology Management

Certificate • Business Management, A.S.• Small Business Management Certificate

Office Administration• Office Support Certificate• Office Specialist Certificate• Office Management Certificate• Office Administration, A.S.

Computer Technology• Applied Cybersecurity Certificate• Computer Programming Specialist Certificate• Computer Programming and Analysis

Certificate• Computer Programming and Web

Development, A.S.• Help Desk/Technical Support Certificate• Help Desk/Technical Support, A.S.• Web Technologies Certificate• Web Technologies, A.S.

Graphic Design Technology• Graphic Design Support Certificate• Graphic Design Production Certificate• Graphic and Web Design Technology, A.S.

Network Services Technology• Network Virtualization Certificate• Network Support Technician Certificate• Network Infrastructure Certificate• Network Systems Technology, A.S.

Criminal Justice and Public Safety• Criminal Justice Technology, A.S.

(+ transfer to Barry University or Florida Gulf Coast University)

• Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Certificate (+ crossover from Corrections or Correctional Probation)

• Corrections Basic Recruit Certificate (+ crossover from Law Enforcement or Correctional Probation)

• Correctional Probation Basic Recruit Certificate (+ crossover from Corrections)

• Firefighter Certificate• Telecommunications Certificate • Unarmed Private Security Officer Certificate• Armed Private Security Officer Certificate

Paralegal and Legal Studies• Paralegal/Legal Studies, A.S.

Education• Early Childhood Development, Education

and Management, A.S.

Engineering Technology• Engineering Technology, A.S.• Engineering Technologies Support Specialist

Certificate• Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Motors for

Manufacturing Certificate

Recreation Management• Recreation Management, A.S.

Environmental• Environmental Science Technology, A.S.

Building Construction Technology• Building Construction Specialist Certificate• Building Construction Management, A.S.

Drafting and Design Technology• CAD Foundations Certificate• Drafting and Design Technology, A.S.

Health Information and Informatics Management

• Health Informatics Specialist Certificate• Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Certificate• Health Information Technology, A.S.

Healthcare• Dental Assisting Certificate• Dental Hygiene, A.S.• Emergency Medical Technician Certificate• Paramedic Certificate• Emergency Medical Services Technology, A.S.• Nursing (R.N.), A.S. • Health Profession to Registered Nursing

(R.N.), A.S. • Pharmacy Technician Certificate• Pharmacy Management, A.S.• Radiologic Technology, A.S.• Respiratory Care, A.S.• Central Sterile Processing Technologist

Certificate• Endoscopy Technician Certificate• Surgical Technology Specialist Certificate• Health Science, A.S. (Surgical Technology

Specialist, Endoscopy Technician or Central Sterile Processing Technologist specializations)

• Nurse Assistant, Long Term Care Certificate• Critical Care Transport Certificate

(for EMS, Nursing and Respiratory Care)

76 degree and certificate

programs

Around TallahasseeFrom state parks and skate parks to fine dining and food trucks, Tallahassee has something for everyone.

2015All-America City Award

Winner

Tallahassee was named one of the top college towns in the country by the American Institute for Economic Research.

Find Your Tallahassee

Nestled between FAMU and FSU you’ll find Gaines Street, the hub of arts and culture in Tallahassee. Gaines Street contains a lively mix of local restaurants, sleek apartments, vintage stores and eclectic shops.

College Town, Tallahassee’s newest district, features a vibrant nightlife. Only steps from Doak Campbell Stadium and Florida State, it is destined to become the heart of game day, fine dining and year-round festivities.

For info about housing near TCC, check out our interactive housing map on GoToTCC.com.

TCC is five minutes from FSU, ten minutes from FAMU, and a short drive from some of the most beautiful beaches and forests in Florida.

International Services(850) 201-8258 | iss@tcc.fl.eduwww.tcc.fl.edu/internationalstudent

TCC offers many specialized programs and facilities to meet your educational and career goals.

The Advanced Manufacturing Training Center

The Capitol Center

The Career Center

The Florida Public Safety Institute

The Gadsden Center

The Ghazvini Center for Healthcare Education

International Services

Veterans Center

The Wakulla Environmental Institute