Posted or edited: 08.05.07 ... PJC Information Services
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The Office of Admissions at Paris Junior College is eager to assist prospective students with general information about our academic and technical programs. Our office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon.

Phone:
800-232-5804
903-782-0425
Fax:
903-782-0427

For more information, e-mail , director of admissions.
Also, you may find the following to be helpful:
» PJC’s school code is: 003601
» The PJC Admission Application (PDF)
» Apply online at the Texas Common Application Web site.
» PJC Resident Status Form (PDF)
» Dual Credit For High School Students
» Tech Prep/School-To-Work
» Tuition and Fees

All materials required for admission to Paris Junior College should be on file in the Admissions Office prior to registration. A new applicant whose file is incomplete at the time of registration will be allowed to enroll on a conditional basis pending completion of the admissions file. Responsibility rests upon the student applicant for insuring that all necessary documents have been submitted.

Paris Junior College has an “open door” admissions policy which insures that all persons who can profit from post-secondary education have an opportunity to enroll. Under this policy, a student may be admitted to the college according to any one of the conditions listed below.

High School Graduation

Graduates of accredited high schools satisfy minimum requirements. An official high school transcript showing date of graduation and signature of certifying official must be provided.

GED Completion

A person who has completed the General Education Development Test with passing scores. GED scores and/or a copy of GED certificate must be provided.

Individual Approval

Students who do not meet other admissions criteria and who show evidence of the ability to profit from post-secondary education may be admitted to PJC by individual approval. A student who did not graduate from high school (but whose high school class has graduated) may be admitted by the approval of the Director of Admissions. Such students must first take a state-mandated test. Students wishing to be admitted on this basis should contact the Admissions Office to obtain the necessary form.

NOTE: Students who are admitted on the basis of individual approval and wish to apply for financial aid must take and pass (under federal standards) an approved test to be used in determining eligibility to receive federal financial assistance. This test may only be attempted twice.

Early Admission for High School Students/Dual Credit

High school students who have passed sections of THEA or are exempt may be admitted upon written approval from the high school administration.

Paris Junior College, through cooperative agreements with area high school officials, has established a concurrent enrollment program for high school students. Eligible students are enrolled at PJC for a reduced course load not to exceed two college courses per semester while completing high school graduation requirements. These students may enroll in either academic or vocational areas and have the option to study in the college’s day or evening program. Before enrolling at PJC, students must supply a transcript and an official letter of permission from their high school principal or counselor for each year they are enrolled. Dual credit students must meet THEA requirements.

Re-Admission

Students who have attended PJC previously will need to update their application by providing current name, address, telephone number, etc., to the Admissions Office. Students who have attended other colleges since leaving PJC must supply official transcripts from those colleges.

Transient Admission

A transient student is defined as one who is primarily enrolled at another institution. A transient student must provide an official college transcript from the institution in which they are primarily enrolled.

Transfer Students

Students pursuing a degree or certificate at PJC may be accepted on transfer from other regionally accredited colleges and universities. Students seeking transfer to PJC must complete all admissions documents and submit transcripts which indicate all post-secondary credits previously earned. Transcripts (official or unofficial) must be available at the time of registration for purposes of advising. Official transcripts must be on file within one semester of initial enrollment or subsequent admission will be denied.

International Students

International students can be accepted to PJC when all requirements have been met. An international student must submit the following:

After acceptance by the college, and before registration, all international students will be required to take the THEA or Accuplacer tests in the areas of English, reading and mathematics. Results of this test will determine the particular courses for which a student may register.

All international students are required to purchase health and accident insurance coverage specified by the college during their entire stay at PJC. Additional information concerning international admission, registration or college policy may be obtained by e-mailing Barbara Thomas, director of student development and international student advisor, at or by calling 903-782-0426.

Click here to read more about requirements for international students.

Health Occupations

Separate program-specific applications are required for the Nursing, Surgical Technician, Radiology and Medical Records Coding programs. Please contact the Health Occupations Department at 903-782-0734 or e-mail Carla Jones at for additional information.