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Student Services Office
740 Hi Tech Dr
Livingston, TN 38570
Admissions@TCATLivingston.edu
(931)823-5525
FAX (931)823-7484
Testing Dates:
September 14th 9AM
September 28th 12:30
October 5th 9AM
October 19th 12:30
(See receptionist to register for the test.)
General Admission Requirements
- Program enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served basis by date of completed application. (A completed application includes all items required for enrollment.)
- Persons seeking admission to a college must be at least 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent. For full-time programs, the applicant must declare an occupational objective and demonstrate reasonable potential for achieving that objective.
- All persons who are required to register for the Federal Draft under 50 U.S.C. App. Section 453 are not eligible to enroll in any post-secondary school until they have registered with selective service.
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Program-Specific Admission Requirements
Educational and admission requirements vary from program to program.
Manicuring
For entrance into the Cosmetology program, a student must have a high school or GED/HiSET diploma.
Practical Nursing
Students interested in enrolling in the Practical Nursing program must visit the receptionist to schedule the HESI entrance exam. This is a new extrance exam selected by the state. The exam cost is $47 (cash, credit or debit card accepted) and tentative schedule is below. Suggested practice tests can be found at Testpreview.com. Study books will be available at a later date.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to test time.
HESI Testing Dates at TCAT Livingston:
**Testers MUST Pre Pay before exam date**
May 8, 2023 @ 8:00AM
May 22, 2023 @ 8:00AM
June 5, 2023 @ 8:00AM
June 12, 2023 @ 8:00AM
(Please contact the College to schedule a test date 931.823.5525)
For entrance into the Practical Nursing program, a student must have a high school or GED/HiSET diploma. Students in the program are subject to drug testing and background screening.
Pharmacy Technology
Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. For more information on enrollment, contact the school.
Clinical affiliates of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Livingston require drug testing and background checks of each student enrolled in the Pharmacy Technology program before participating in training at clinical sites.
Cosmetology
For entrance into the Cosmetology program, a student must have a high school or GED/HiSET diploma.