Paris Junior College Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

2 year
5,513

Full + Part time Students
1:23

Faculty to Student Ratio
5%

Transfer Student Ratio
$10.1K

Avg. Financial Aid

Paris Junior College — located in Paris, Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas — has been a part of the Lamar County community since 1924 and is the oldest continuously operated community college in Texas. Paris Junior College offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as Certificates of Proficiency in technical/vocational fields. The college has expanded its academic curriculum through the years to encourage associate degree and university transfer candidates. Since establishing its first vocational program — jewelry and watchmaking in 1942 — the college has been aggressive in adding technical/vocational programs that will benefit students entering the workforce.

Over 7,000 courses transfer into Paris Junior College

Will my credits transfer?

Request More Information

students using virtual reality equipment in lab

Overview

Total Faculty	96
Full-Time Undergraduate	2,567
Part-Time Undergraduate	2,946
Transfer Students	300
Programs	54 Programs
Transfer Agreements	1 outgoing Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	7,187 incoming Equivalencies 10,161 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$2,100
Out-of-State Tuition	$3,228
Books and Supplies	$2,438
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	32%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,385
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	69%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$3,683

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

For detailed information about the federal financial aid programs and institutional policies and procedures, students are advised to contact the Financial Aid Office (Phone: 903-782-0429 / FAX: 903-782-0333).

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

If the transfer student’s accumulated grade point average over all previous work attempted is 2.0 or better (on a 4.0 basis), academic status upon entering Paris Junior College will be one of good standing. If the accumulated grade point average is lower than 2.0 academic status upon entering Paris Junior College will be one of probation.
Official Transcripts:

Students seeking transfer to PJC must complete all admissions documents and submit transcripts which indicate all post-secondary credits previously earned.
Apply Here:

http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc2/main/gen-info

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Credit for courses in which a passing grade (D or better) has been earned may be transferred to Paris Junior College.
Credits (Min/Max):

A student seeking to transfer to Paris Junior College must complete at least 25% of coursework at Paris Junior College before he/she can graduate from this institution.
Transfer Policy Document:

Paris Junior College Transfer Credit Policy.pdf