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Student Services Office – Main Campus
1635 Technology Way
Athens, TN 37303
Phone: 423-744-2814 Fax: 423-744-2817
Admissions@tcatathens.edu
General Admission Requirements
- Program enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served basis by date of completed application. (A completed application includes all items required for enrollment.)
- Persons seeking admission to a college must be at least 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent. For full-time programs, the applicant must declare an occupational objective and demonstrate reasonable potential for achieving that objective.
- All persons who are required to register for the Federal Draft under 50 U.S.C. App. Section 453 are not eligible to enroll in any post-secondary school until they have registered with selective service.
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Program-Specific Admission Requirements
Educational and admission requirements vary from program to program.
Practical Nursing PM
Class Schedule:
Monday 3:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday - Thursday 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM
This program is designed to meet the educational requirements for NCLEX-PN in Tennessee. Requirements vary by state and may not be met through this program in other states. Students planning to work outside Tennessee should contact the appropriate licensing agency to confirm eligibility.
TBR institutions must provide public and direct disclosures per 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v) and NC-SARA policy (National Licensure Requirements). Students can view state-by-state determinations by reaching out to the program coordinator for more information.
Cosmetology PM
Schedule:
Monday-Thursday 3:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Industrial Maintenance Systems PM
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 3:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Medium Heavy Equipment
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 7:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.
Welding PM
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 3:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Cosmetology AM
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 7:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.
Computer Information Technology PM
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 3:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Collision Repair Technology
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 7:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.
Welding AM
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 7:30a.m.-3:30p.m.
Practical Nursing AM
Classes begin every September. Please call Student Services at 423-744-2814 for more information.
September through Mid-February :
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Mid-February through July :
Monday; Thursday: 8-2:30 (classroom)
Tuesday; Wednesday 7-4:30 (lab/classroom/clinical/off-site)
Friday: no class
August:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
This program is designed to meet the educational requirements for NCLEX-PN in Tennessee. Requirements vary by state and may not be met through this program in other states. Students planning to work outside Tennessee should contact the appropriate licensing agency to confirm eligibility.
TBR institutions must provide public and direct disclosures per 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v) and NC-SARA policy (National Licensure Requirements). Students can view state-by-state determinations by reaching out to the program coordinator for more information.
Machine Tool Technology
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 7:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.
Industrial Maintenance Systems AM
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 7:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.
Computer Information Technology AM
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 7:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.
Automotive Technology
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 7:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.