Prospective Community College Students

All students must complete the following steps after submitting a college application:

1. Complete the FAFSA/TASFA
2. DCCCD students must apply for the Rising Star scholarship. This scholarship will help pay for classes and books for 2 years.
3. Take the Accuplacer placement test to determine what classes to enroll in the fall and if you need to take developmental classes
4. Submit a final transcript after graduation (must be done prior to enrolling in classes.
5. Enroll in classes

Advisor tip : Do not wait for the university to contact you.  If you haven’t heard from them, it is your responsibility to call and request the status of your application. Usually, it is as simple as turning in a missing document!

Prospective University Students

All students must complete the following steps after submitting an online college application:

1. Complete the FAFSA/TASFA
2. Submit your verification form (if applicable)
3. Register for orientation
4. Apply for housing
5. Call the admissions office & ask if you need to take a placement test. This is a test to see what classes you can enroll in fall and if you will need to take any remedial classes
6. Submit final transcript after graduation (make sure this is done before freshman orientation)
7. Attend orientation and enroll in classes

Advisor tip : Do not wait for the university to contact you.  If you haven’t heard from them, it is your responsibility to call and request the status of your application. Usually, it is as simple as turning in a missing document!

On-Campus Resources

Each college campus offers a number of resources to help students transition form high school to college. From help with math tutoring to assistance with creating an environment where new students can meet other college students within the same department or with similar interests.


Click on the links below to learn about the different resources your college has to offer:

Prairie View A&M

Southern Methodist University

Stephen F. Austin

Texas A&M

Texas A&M Commerce

Texas Woman's University

Texas A&M Corpus Christie

University of North Texas

University of Texas

University of Texas at Arlington

University of Texas at Dallas

DCCCD - Cedar Valley

DCCCD - Eastfield

DCCCD - El Centro

DCCCD - Mountain View

DCCCD - Richland