Temple College Dual Credit Texas Bioscience Institute Application

This is an accessible version of the Texas Bioscience Institute (TBI) 2026–2027 application packet. You can type directly into the form fields on screen, then print or save each form as a PDF. Fields requiring a handwritten signature are noted; add those by hand after printing.

How to apply

The Texas Bioscience Institute application is simple and easy. The following steps walk you through submitting your application.

Go to the Temple College Dual Credit page at templecollege.edu/programs/dual-credit. Reference the “How to Apply for Dual Credit” sheet in your folder for specific instructions on selecting a major and more.
Fill out the TBI Student Application Form and submit it by February 2nd (Student Application Form section).
Review the TSIA2 test requirements and fill out the Test Score section.
Complete the Dual Credit Registration Form and collect all required signatures.
Complete the short-answer prompt describing why you want to join TBI.
Select 3 instructors to fill out your evaluation forms.
Attach a copy of your eligible TSIA2 or exam scores to this application.
Attach a copy or proof of your meningitis shot records.
Review and sign the application checklist, then submit this application to your guidance counselor.

Upon review by your counselor, applications are forwarded to the Texas Bioscience Institute for further consideration.

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact us:

TBI Hutto: 512-759-5667 or tbihutto@templecollege.edu
TBI Temple: 254-298-8971 or tbitemple@templecollege.edu

Admissions requirements

Student must be entering the 11th grade at the start of the 2026–2027 school year.
Student must submit eligible test scores that satisfy the college-readiness exam requirements (see the exam score chart in the TSIA2 Test Score Requirements section).
Student must have completed Algebra II or an Algebra Concepts class prior to the start of Fall 2026.
Student must have completed Biology and Chemistry by their senior year.
To be considered for priority admissions, students must submit the completed application page to their high school counselor by Monday, February 2nd, and the entire packet by Monday, March 2nd.
Applicants will begin receiving admissions decisions via email by April.

Student Application Form

Type into the fields below, then print or save as PDF. Submit the completed application page to your high school counselor by February 2nd for priority admission.

Student information

Name

Phone

Address – number and street

City, State

Postal ZIP code

Ethnicity

Current grade level

Date of birth

Gender

High school

T-shirt size (adult)

Please list any extracurricular activities that you are involved in

Please list any awards, certificates, projects, or recognitions you have received

Anticipated degree

Please mark your first and second cohort preference (enter 1 for first choice and 2 for second choice) under your campus of choice.

Temple campus cohort preference

Allied Health – AM

Allied Health – PM

Pre-Nursing – AM

Pre-Nursing – PM

Biology – AM

Biology – PM

Engineering Tech. – AM

Engineering Tech. – PM

Pre-Medical Sciences – AM only

Computer Info. Sys. – PM only

Hutto campus cohort preference

Allied Health – AM only

Pre-Nursing – AM only

Biology – PM only

Computer Info. Sys. – PM only

Selecting a cohort preference does not guarantee a student’s slot in a specific cohort. TBI will try to place all newly admitted students into the cohort at the location of their choice. However, due to limited seats in each cohort and degree-plan availability, a student may be admitted to a cohort outside of their preference. Please check with TBI for degree and cohort offerings at each location.

If you have an outstanding obligation or reason for needing a specific cohort, please explain why

Parent/guardian contact information

Parent/guardian name(s)

Parent/guardian email(s)

Parent/guardian contact number(s)

TSIA2 Test Score Requirements

The TSI Assessment (TSIA2) is the state-mandated placement test that Texas public institutions must use to determine a student’s readiness for college-level courses. All students applying to the TBI program or dual credit must submit satisfying scores that meet the requirements of the TSIA2. Students may be exempt from taking the TSIA2 if they provide qualifying scores from any of the alternative exams below.

TSIA2 (preferred) — required scores
Section	Required score
ELAR (Reading & Writing)	945+ OR a diagnostic of 5+
Math	950+ OR a diagnostic of 6+
Essay	5+

Other dual credit TSI exemption tests and required minimum scores
Exam	Required minimum score(s)
TSI – Reading	351+
TSI – Math	350+
TSI – Writing	Essay of 5, OR essay of 4 and 340 multiple choice
STAAR EOC	Algebra II – 4000+ AND a passing grade in the Algebra II class; English III Reading – 2000; English III Writing – 2000
SAT (scores must be less than 5 years old)	Combined Reading/Math score – 1070, AND Reading (Verbal) – 500 and Mathematics – 500
ACT (scores must be less than 5 years old)	Composite 23, AND English 19 / Math 19

Applicants must still attach a copy of test scores for verification. If you need assistance accessing your test scores, please reach out to your guidance counselor.

Test score section

Fill in the test type and scores you are submitting, then print or save as PDF.

Type(s) of test scores being submitted (TSIA2, TSI, PSAT, SAT, ACT, or EOC scores)

Math score

ELAR score

Essay score

Short Answer

Write 1–2 paragraphs describing your academic goals, including the area(s) of study you hope to pursue at TBI and why you are applying. Then print or save as PDF.

Academic goals (1–2 paragraphs)

Teacher Evaluation Form

One math, one science, and one teacher of the student’s choice. Each evaluator completes their own copy, then prints or saves it as a PDF and returns it to the counselor’s office, or emails it to tbihutto@templecollege.edu or tbitemple@templecollege.edu.

TBI candidate – teacher evaluation

Candidate name

High school

Teacher name

Subject taught or evaluating

The Texas Bioscience Institute program finds candid evaluations helpful in choosing among highly qualified candidates. The selection committee welcomes information that will help differentiate this student from others. Please complete the review below.

Scoring scale — 4: Outstanding; 3: Proficient; 2: Adequate; 1: Needs Improvement; N/A: Not Applicable.

Personal characteristics
Characteristic	Score (4, 3, 2, 1, or N/A)
Demonstrates a friendly and professional manner.
Exhibits initiative and enthusiasm.
Responds positively to comments and advice.
Demonstrates dependability and punctuality.
Displays willingness to adapt and explore new ideas.
Demonstrates a supportive personality.
The student shows concern for others.
The student shows maturity and exhibits discretion.
Demonstrates sound judgment.

Personal characteristics – total

Comments on personal characteristics

Academic characteristics
Characteristic	Score (4, 3, 2, 1, or N/A)
Demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrates a willingness to learn.
Demonstrates creativity.
The student is encouraging to others.
The student is respectful to teachers and staff.
The student has disciplined study habits.
The student is motivated to excel.
The student is a leader.
The student accepts constructive feedback well.
The student reacts well to setbacks.

Academic characteristics – total

Comments on academic characteristics

I am familiar with the Texas Bioscience Institute.

Yes No

I recommend that this student join the TBI program.

Yes No

Additional comments

Teacher signature

Date

Form revised 10/2024.

Dual Credit Registration Form

Please print in blue or black ink after completing. Fill in the fields, collect all required signatures, then print or save as PDF.

Term and year

Fall 20

Spring 20

Summer 20

Name

TC ID number

Graduation year

Home address

Phone

Date of birth

High school

Grade level

Highest level of education for parent 1

Highest level of education for parent 2

High school endorsement

Fall courses
Discipline	Course #	Section #	Date/Time	Location
Fall row 1 Discipline	Fall row 1 Course #	Fall row 1 Section #	Fall row 1 Date/Time	Fall row 1 Location
Fall row 2 Discipline	Fall row 2 Course #	Fall row 2 Section #	Fall row 2 Date/Time	Fall row 2 Location
Fall row 3 Discipline	Fall row 3 Course #	Fall row 3 Section #	Fall row 3 Date/Time	Fall row 3 Location
Fall row 4 Discipline	Fall row 4 Course #	Fall row 4 Section #	Fall row 4 Date/Time	Fall row 4 Location

Spring courses
Discipline	Course #	Section #	Date/Time	Location
Spring row 1 Discipline	Spring row 1 Course #	Spring row 1 Section #	Spring row 1 Date/Time	Spring row 1 Location
Spring row 2 Discipline	Spring row 2 Course #	Spring row 2 Section #	Spring row 2 Date/Time	Spring row 2 Location
Spring row 3 Discipline	Spring row 3 Course #	Spring row 3 Section #	Spring row 3 Date/Time	Spring row 3 Location
Spring row 4 Discipline	Spring row 4 Course #	Spring row 4 Section #	Spring row 4 Date/Time	Spring row 4 Location

Summer courses
Discipline	Course #	Section #	Date/Time	Location
Summer row 1 Discipline	Summer row 1 Course #	Summer row 1 Section #	Summer row 1 Date/Time	Summer row 1 Location
Summer row 2 Discipline	Summer row 2 Course #	Summer row 2 Section #	Summer row 2 Date/Time	Summer row 2 Location
Summer row 3 Discipline	Summer row 3 Course #	Summer row 3 Section #	Summer row 3 Date/Time	Summer row 3 Location
Summer row 4 Discipline	Summer row 4 Course #	Summer row 4 Section #	Summer row 4 Date/Time	Summer row 4 Location

I acknowledge my enrollment in the above-listed class(es).

High school counselor / principal authorization

I verify that the student above is TSI complete in:

Reading Writing Math

Authorization Working on TSI requirements and meeting the prerequisites for the courses listed above. The student has my permission to enroll with Temple College for the above-listed semester. The student will take the course for college credit only and will not receive high school credit.

HS counselor / principal signature

Date

For Temple College use only

NODDC

DCDND

DCADV

Registered

Yes No

Reason

Form revised 10/03/2025.

2026–2027 Admissions Application

How to apply

Questions?

Admissions requirements

Student Application Form

Student information

Anticipated degree

Parent/guardian contact information

TSIA2 Test Score Requirements

Test score section

Short Answer

Application Submission Checklist

Teacher Evaluation Form

TBI candidate – teacher evaluation

Dual Credit Registration Form

High school counselor / principal authorization