Welcome, Parents!
We hope this information is useful to you as your child begins their college journey at TCC. While these years represent an important voyage for your son or daughter, we believe that it will also be a time of learning and growth for you, too.
Tips for Parents
Studying Here
TCC is consistently ranked as one of the top community colleges in the nation. We are proud to offer over 70 degree and certificate programs that prepare our students to either continue their education at a four-year university or start their career right away. If your child is not sure which path to take, our Career Center can assist with finding a program and future career that best matches their strengths and passions. With hundreds of class offerings in a variety of formats including traditional face-to-face, online, and hybrid via Zoom we make it easy for our students to succeed. In addition, we offer students many support services and opportunities to enrich their education:
Area Info
Sending your student off to college isn’t easy, but we’re here to give you peace of mind. Tallahassee is often ranked as one of the top college towns in the nation and featured on many lists of good "medium sized cities" to live in. Upwards of 60,000 domestic and international college students converge here each year to attend TCC, Florida State University (FSU), or Florida A&M University. We also enjoy beautiful canopy roads, historic locations, hiking and biking trails, and more.
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Planning a visit? Check out event, dining, shopping, and adventure opportunities here.
Housing
Looking for the perfect place to call home? While we don’t have on-campus housing, affordable student housing options are located just a few minutes from campus. To explore your options, click here to search apartments near campus or contact Student Services at (850) 201-8420 or DOS@tcc.fl.edu.
For information about utilities, public transportation, and more, please visit the City of Tallahassee website.
Legal Info
FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records. To learn more about FERPA, click here.
Accreditation
Tallahassee Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.