Whether you are just beginning your collegiate journey
or already have a degree and want to change careers,
Collin College delivers a solid education for today’s
increasingly competitive world.
Why Collin College?
You are making the right decision when you choose Collin
College. Our award-winning faculty include four Texas
Professors of the Year and four U.S. Professors of the Year.
Collin College is the most affordable college in the state
of Texas, and we offer many resources for your success.
• Instruction by award-winning professors
… not graduate assistants
• 100+ outstanding associate degrees
and certificates
• Advanced studies, research and service learning
• Magnificent campus facilities anchored
by new libraries
• Convenience through eCollin online courses
and Weekend College
• Lowest tuition in the state of Texas
• Vibrant campus life through clubs and
student organizations
• Pre-admission with university partners
• University center for baccalaureate and
graduate degrees
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are based on residency and the number of
credit hours in which a student enrolls.
Class Comparison Cost
Apply for
HIST 1301
$2,165 in-state
$1,000
$1,282 in-state
$2,000
$119 in-county
$3,000
Collin College
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UTD
Financial Aid
starting April 1.
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Apply for
Collin College
Scholarships
starting Feb. 1
Visit www.collin.edu/gettingstarted/bursar/tuition.html
for details.
collin.edu/foundation
Estimated Cost of Attendance
for 2015-2016 based on 15 hours
ONE SEMESTER
Tuition & Fees (in-county tuition)
Books
Transportation
Miscellaneous/Personal Expenses
$572
$750
$1,282
$854
Add $150 for Loan Fee and $8,566 for room and board for two semesters.
T WO SEMESTERS
$1,144
$1,500
$2,564
$1,708
Academic Studies
Accounting
Air Force ROTC
American Sign Language (Deaf Education)
Animation (3-D Animation, Game Art)
Anthropology
Arabic
Art (Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Ceramics)
Biology
Biotechnology
Business
Business Management
Central Sterile Processing
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chemistry
Child Development
Chinese
Cisco Systems
Communication (PR, Radio/TV,
Journalism, Advertising)
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
Computer Information Systems
Computer Networking Technology
Computer Science
Computer Systems (C++, Java)
Convergence Technology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Dance
Dental Hygiene
Digital Video
Early Childhood
E-Business Development (Android Mobile,
iOS Mobile, C#.NET, Web Development)
Economics
Education
Electrocardiology
Electronic Engineering Technology
Emergency Medical Services Professions
Engineering
English
Environmental Science
Firefighter Certification (Basic)
Fire Officer Certification
French
Geospatial Information Science (GIS)
Geography
Geology
German
Government
Graphic Design (Print, Web)
Green Interior and Architectural Design
Health Professions
Health Information Management
History
Hospitality and Food Service Management
Humanities
Industrial Engineering
Information Systems Cybersecurity
Interpreter Education Program
Italian
Japanese
Marketing
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Office Systems Technology
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Pastry Arts
Patient Care Technician
Philosophy
Photography
Physical Education
Physics
Phlebotomy
Police Academy
Polysomnographic Technology (Sleep Studies)
Psychology
Real Estate
Respiratory Care
Robotics
Russian
Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
Social Work
Sociology
Solar Technology
Spanish
Speech
Surgical Technology
Theatre
DEGREES OFFERED
Associate of Arts (AA)
Associate of Science (AS)
Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT)
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
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Student Life
Student Life presents a wide variety of opportunities to enrich students’
college experience including: educational conferences, entertainers, field
trips, guest speakers, leadership training, officer training, social, cultural
and civic events and student organizations.
Student Organizations
3D Arts Club
A-Z Costuming Community
Active minds
Alpha Omega
American Sign Language Club
Baptist Student Ministry
Believer’s Love World Campus Ministry
Black Student Organization
CASE (Collin Association for Sustainable Efforts)
Christians on Campus
Collin Climbing and Adventure Club
Collin College Advancement Via
Individual Determination Club
Collin College Film Society
Collin College ISSA (Information Systems
Security Association) Student Chapter
Collin College Lions Club
Collin College Rotaract
Collin College Student Government Association
Collin Dance Association
Collin Math Club
Collin Nursing Student Association
Collin Organized Geek Society
Collin Robotics Club
Collin Societe des Beaux-Arts
Collin Theatre Cares
Collin Health Information Management Association
Cross-Eyed
Dual Credit Club
Elohim Bible Study Class
Fellowship of Christian University Students
Gamma Alpha Epsilon, American Criminal
Justice Association
Global Diplomatic Society
Honors Institute Organization
Hospitality Culinary Student Association
Japanese Language Club
Kappa Delta Pi
Latter Day Saint Student Association
League of United Latin American Citizens
Medical Reserve Corps Collin College
Meeting Professionals InternationalStudent Chapter
Middle Eastern Students
Association of Collin College
Mu Alpha Theta
Multicultural Student Organization
Music Bachs
Muslim Student Association
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
National Technical Honor Society
Obscura Photo Club
OUT@Collin
Phi Theta Kappa
Political Science/Mock Trial Team
Psi Beta
Ratio Christi
Real Options on Campus
Respiratory Care Club
Sigma Kappa Delta-Chi Gamma Chapter
Sleep Technology Club
Social Justice Club
Sociology Club
Student Animation& Game Artists
Student Chapter of the American Dental
Hygiene Association
Student Veterans of American Collin College
Students for Entrepreneurship & Economic Development
Surgical Technology Student Organization
The Scales of Justice
The Society of Women Engineers
UNITEWOMEN.org
Working-Class Heroes
Writers’ Bloc: The Collin Literary Society
Young Americans for Liberty
Young Professionals
Partnerships
Collin Higher Education Center (CHEC):
Students can pursue bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral
degrees at the Collin Higher Education Center, where our
university partners offer junior and senior-level courses
as well as graduate courses. www.collin.edu/chec
Pre-Admission Partnerships:
Collin College has countless agreements with universities from
around the country as another avenue for students to make
sure credits transfer for completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Visit http://transferu.collin.edu or call 972.985.3734.
These partnership programs allow students to experience
university life while attending Collin College. The 10 partner
universities provide benefits that may include guaranteed
tuition, access to events and bookstore discounts.
Austin College
Baylor University
Dallas Baptist University
Southern Methodist University
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Texas Tech University
Texas Wesleyan University
Texas Woman’s University
The University of Texas at Dallas
University of North Texas
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Student Services
Collin College offers a variety of academic and personalized
support services to help students with their success.
For a full list of services please visit http://bit.ly/1HtM6bj .
Counseling and Career Services
Counseling Services helps students with personal issues that may
arise when balancing academic challenges, interpersonal relations
and employment responsibilities. Visit http://bit.ly/1IZJSrB .
Disability Services
The ACCESS office follows ADA guidelines by providing reasonable
accommodations, individual attention and support for students
with disabilities. This includes students who need assistance with
any aspect of their campus experience such as accessibility, academics, testing and registration. Visit http://bit.ly/1LUK4t0 .
Math Labs
The Math Lab offers students free one-on-one tutoring in
various math courses. It is staffed with faculty and other professionals in the field to assist Collin College students enrolled in
developmental math, college level math and natural science courses
that include math-based assignments.
Visit http://bit.ly/1T7Uowi .
Veterans Resource Center
The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) at Collin College connects
students with resources designed to ensure a smooth transition
into college and foster academic success. The VRC can help connect
students to resources both at school and in the community. Visit
http://bit.ly/1IZK6yO .
Writing Center
The Writing Center offers Collin College students and community
members free one-on-one tutoring with degreed professionals in
all areas of writing. Visit http://bit.ly/1Dxe2js .
Achieve
Honors Institute
The Honors Institute at Collin College offers qualified students
(students with a 3.5 GPA or higher) an enhanced academic
experience, solid preparation for transfer to four-year
programs and several benefits in recognition of their
academic achievements. http://bit.ly/1JOy0aS
Center for Advanced Study in Mathematics and
Natural Sciences (CASMNS)
CASMNS offers advanced study opportunities for selected students
taking biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics and physics
courses for science majors who are preparing to enter related
professions. http://bit.ly/1eVCWxJ
Center for Scholarly and Civic Engagement (CSCE)
The CSCE brings together students, faculty and community
members involved in academic initiatives to focus on leadership,
scholarship and community involvement.
http://bit.ly/1UqPQ6R
Learning Communities
Learning Communities are innovative learning opportunities that
combine two classes from different subjects around a common
theme. http://bit.ly/1Dtzgz9
Weekend College
Weekend College provides the opportunity to complete the entire
core curriculum for the Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Arts in
Teaching (AAT) or Associate of Science (AS) degrees on Friday
evenings, Saturday mornings, Saturday afternoons, Sunday
afternoons or any combination thereof without interrupting the
work week. Courses are offered in express (eight-week courses or
three-weekend courses) and standard sixteen-week formats. For
additional information, please contact the Weekend College Office
at 972.881.5801, or visit the Weekend College at
http://bit.ly/1DtzmXm .
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Quick Checklist
STUDENTS
FOR FIRST-TIME COLLEGE
for Admission
Apply - Complete Application
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Submit proof of bacter ial
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Test - Confirm Texas Succe
assessment
have been met or complete
review of degree plan,
Meet wit h an advisor for
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course requirements and mo
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Register - Register for you
orientation
Sign up for new student
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COLLIN CORE VALUES
We have a passion for:
Learning
Service and Involvement
Creativity and Innovation
Academic Excellence
Dignity and Respect
Integrity
Campus Locations
Allen Center
300 Rivercrest Blvd.
Allen, Texas 75002
972.377.1060
Central Park Campus*
2200 W. University Drive
McKinney, Texas 75071
972.548.6790
Collin Higher Education Center
3452 Spur 399
McKinney, Texas 75069
972.599.3100
Courtyard Center
4800 Preston Park Blvd.
Plano, Texas 75093
972.985.3790
Preston Ridge Campus*
9700 Wade Blvd.
Frisco, Texas 75035
972.377.1790
Rockwall Center
2610 Observation Trail
Rockwall, Texas 75032
214.771.4573
Spring Creek Campus*
2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, Texas 75074
972.881.5790
eCollin
http://online.collin.edu
Campus Tours
New and prospective students can visit
any of the main campuses at 1 p.m. every
Wednesday and Friday.
Visit www.collin.edu/gettingstarted/
explore/campus_tours.html or call
972.377.1750 to schedule your tour.
* Main Campus
15PB-607