Welcome to TBI Middle College Program
The Texas Bioscience Institute Middle College program offers highly motivated high school students the opportunity to earn up to 60 college credit hours in a STEM–focused (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) foundational curriculum. Many program participants earn an associate degree from Temple College before they even graduate from high school!
The program is available in two locations:
Temple - 2600 South First Street, Temple, Texas 76504
Hutto - Temple College at Hutto (1600 Innovation Boulevard)
The program is open to all high school juniors and seniors, including Homeschool, public, private and charter school students.
All classes are taught by members of the Temple College faculty.
Admissions Criteria
Criteria
Students interested in attending the TBI Middle College program are required to meet certain admissions requirements. Admission to the TBI program is competitive. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Students who meet the minimum requirements are eligible to submit an admission packet. Admission packets can be provided by a high school counselor, and students must submit the forms referenced in the TBI Checklist below.
Students in the Middle College program are eligible to apply for scholarships and loans offered by the Temple College Foundation. For details, visit the Temple College Foundation Site or call 254-298-8765.
Students must pass a college readiness exam: TSIA, SAT, ACT, etc.
TSI Assessment
- ELAR (READING + WRITING) – 945+ or diagnostic of 5+
- MATHEMATICS – 950+ or diagnostic of 6+ if below 950
- ESSAY – 5+
STARR EOC
Scores must be less than 5 years old
- Algebra II – 4000
- English III Reading – 2000
- English III Writing – 2000
ACT
Scores must be less than 5 years old
Composite – 23
AND
English – 19
Mathematics – 19
SAT
Scores must be less than 5 years old
Combined Reading/Math score – 1070
AND
Reading (Verbal) – 500
Mathematics – 500
Students must submit the following forms to apply
- TBI Application
- Completed application must include all vital information including Social Security Number, current contact information, etc.
- Temple College Application
- Dual Credit Registration Sheet
- Three Teacher Evaluations (One math, one science, and one general)
- Appropriate test scores
- Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination (must be current within 5 years)
- High School Transcripts
Experiential Learning
In addition to college credit, TBI encourages students to participate in experiential learning opportunities. Students in the program are required to complete a minimum of 16 hours of job shadowing and 16 hours of community service.
Student Experiences
Student Preparatory Orientation Training Sessions (SPOTS) Camp is a mandatory orientation for new TBI students, usually scheduled 1-2 weeks prior to the start of class.
White Coat Ceremony is the ceremonial induction for new students into the TBI. It is usually scheduled 1-2 weeks prior to the start of class.
The Silver Cording Ceremony is the ceremonial award of the Silver Cord marking successful completion of the TBI Middle College program.
