Admissions

Tohono O’odham Community College admits students with an “open door policy,” which means that we accept everyone who applies. We encourage all students to further their education.

We offer free tuition to all Native Americans enrolled in federally-recognized tribes in the United States of America. All Non-native or non-enrolled native students will receive our lowest tuition rate of $34.25 per credit.

We will provide additional requirements for specific programs, such as Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED), High School Equivalence (HSE), College Credit Pathway (CCP), Dual Enrollment, Apprenticeship, etc., once an online application is submitted.

Disclaimer: TOCC is not a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Approved school. Therefore, we cannot accept non-immigrant students for regular admissions because we are not certified under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Please submit an online application before the admissions deadline.

Admissions Deadlines

  • 2025 Spring Semester December 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (AZ Time)
  • 2025 Summer Session May 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (AZ Time)
  • 2025 Fall Semester August 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (AZ Time)

2. Once you’ve filled out your TOCC-SCAC online application for admission, please upload the following required documents to complete your application:

    Proof of Tribal Enrollment

    • If a Native American student, submit one of the following:
      • Tribal ID Card
      • Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) and State-issued ID

    Proof of Residency

    • If a non-native American student (or non-enrolled native student), submit one of the following:
      • Driver’s License or
      • State-issued ID

    Proof of High School Completion or Equivalent

    • Submit one of the following:
      • High School or GED Transcripts with Graduation Date indicated
      • High School Diploma with Graduation Date indicated
      • GED Certificate with Graduation Date indicated

    Proof of Name Change

    • If your submitted documents have a difference in names, please also submit proof of name change. That could be one of the following:
      • Court Order in its entirety
      • Marriage License or Divorce Decree

    Transcript Evaluation

    If you’re a degree-seeking student and you want your college credits evaluated for transfer, you must submit an Official Transcript from the previous college(s) you attended to the Admissions Office. The transcript must be sealed and sent directly from the institution to be considered official. Any opened transcripts will be considered unofficial.

    If e-transcript services are available, please submit them to admissions@tocc.edu. Otherwise, the transcript must be mailed to the address below.

      • Tohono O’odham Community College
        Attn: Office of Admissions & Records
        P.O. Box 3129
        Sells, AZ 85634

    All documents should be mailed or emailed to:

      • All documents should be mailed or emailed to:
        Tohono O’odham Community College
        Attn: Office of Admissions & Records
        P.O. Box 3129
        Sells, AZ 85634
        Admissions@tocc.edu

    Acceptance Status

    • If you do not receive an email regarding your acceptance status within five to seven business days, please contact the Admissions Office immediately.

    Required Use of Social Security Number and Student ID Number

    Social Security Cards

    TOCC is required to collect the Social Security numbers of all students who are US citizens, resident aliens, or non-citizens (who have been issued a Social Security Number) on the Application for Admission, all local state or federal student financial aid applications and forms, and any forms required for college employment.

    Student ID Cards

    All admitted students will receive a student identification number. Student ID cards can be requested via the form off to the right.