Transfer Student

Transfer applicants are students who have previously been enrolled at another college or university and want to begin taking classes at Tri-County Technical College.  To apply as a transfer student, follow the steps below.

The South Carolina Transfer and Articulation Center (SCTRAC.org) is a helpful tool to help you plan your transfer.

To apply as a transfer student, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Apply for Admission 

• Submit an Application for General Admission.
• Pay a non-refundable application fee. 
• Provide satisfactory Reading, English, and Math Accuplacer placement test scores. 
  • Placement testing may be waived for: 
    • Students that submit official college transcripts showing completion of college-credit in english and math courses (not developmental or transitional. courses) with minimum grades of “C”, or higher, OR  
    • Students that submit sufficient AP/IB scores that earn Math and English college-credit.
• Submit a final, official high school transcript from an accredited or approved institution OR submit an approved official high school equivalency score report. 
• Submit final, official college transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities.  

Step 2: Apply For Financial Aid 

• Submit a FAFSA at studentaid.gov.
• Send to the Office of Financial Aid using TCTC’s FAFSA Code: 004926.

Step 3: Complete Orientation: 

• Follow instructions in acceptance letter to access:  
  • MyTCTC portal  
  • Student email account 
• Complete the online Orientation modules. 

Step 4: Advising & Registration 

• Register for an Advising & Registration session. 
• Attend an Advising & Registration event to meet with an advisor and register for classes. 

Step 5: Payment & Enrollment Confirmation 

• Pay tuition and fees by the assigned deadline. 
  • Students who do not pay by the deadline may be dropped from classes.