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Our campus in Harlingen is rich in culture with an emphasis on student success.
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You’ll find the faculty and staff at TSTC in Harlingen are committed to preparing students for the workforce by providing personal and professional development through a combination of technical and academic delivery, relevant student services, talent development organizations, and other career-building activities. TSTC in Harlingen uses institution-wide coordinated planning to assure program vitality for today’s industrial and academic demands and tomorrow’s workforce challenges. We also provide customized training in partnership with industry leaders to provide talent development for their current employees. Our programs here combine technical and academic courses and provide opportunities for immediate employment, upgrading the skills of our current workforce and seamless transfer credits to other colleges and universities. Earn an Associate of Science (AS), an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), or technical certificates of completion, and workforce certificates. This is one of our larger campuses and there are many programs offered at this location.

NEW PROGRAMS COMING THIS FALL: Diesel Equipment Technology and Plumbing & Pipefitting.
CAMPUS HOURS
Monday–Friday
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
general number
800-852-8784
ADDRESS
1902 N. Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550
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Upcoming dates
26 May
Student and Staff Holiday – Memorial Day
28 May
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01Transportation

Whether it's Automotive Technology, Diesel Equipment Technology, or Auto Collision and Management Technology, we have a program to suit your interests.

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Transportation
Automotive
Get under the hood and behind the wheel, keeping Texas drivers safe with repairs that keep cars on the road.
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Diesel Equipment
Train hands-on with diesel engines for on and off highway pathways in the Diesel Equipment program.
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Auto Collision & Management
You could breathe new life into damaged automobiles. Utilize your eye for detail to start a new career.
02Engineering & Manufacturing

If you like to analyze and problem-solve, engineering could be a great career for you.

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Engineering & Manufacturing
Precision Machining
Master precision fabrication techniques for the most advanced manufacturing industries and you’ll be prepared for a fulfilling new career.
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Engineering & Manufacturing
Welding
Available at every TSTC location, get started in an exciting new role when you study TIG, SMAW and GTAW welding.
03Allied Health

If you love helping others, then this is the career for you.

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Allied Health
LVN to RN Transition Nursing Program
Texan demand for nursing professionals is high. Take the next step when you transition from a Licensed Vocational Nurse to a Registered Nurse.
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Emergency Medical Services
Learn to be the first response in an emergency, with all the skills and hands-on training you need to keep your cool.
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Biomedical Equipment
This degree allows you to combine your interest in technology, coding and electronics with a concern for the health of others. You don’t have to choose between the two.
04Aviation

Learn from seasoned instructors on high-tech equipment, and launch yourself into a career that has sky-high potential.

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Aviation
Aircraft Powerplant
Texas employs the highest number of aviation mechanics in the country and it’s hiring more.
05Construction & Maintenance

Get a handle on HVAC, electrical construction or facilities management, and build the skills you need to learn a trade that will lead to a well-paying job.

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Construction & Maintenance
HVAC
HVAC isn’t just about air conditioning — learn to manage all kinds of temperature regulation systems with industry-standard lab equipment.
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Construction & Maintenance
Building Construction
Learn to read blueprints, lay foundations, and manage building codes when you pursue a degree in Building Construction Technology.
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Plumbing & Pipefitting
Gain the skills you need for repair and construction for private, commercial and industrial plumbing needs and you’ll be ready for a high-demand career.
06Environmental & Safety

Build skills that lead to a high-paying career using state-of-the art training facilities to become a lineworker or an environmental technician.

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Environmental & Safety
Electrical Lineworker & Management
Texas is a top employer of electrical lineworkers and they’re hiring more. Get the experience you need to start a great-paying job.
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Environmental & Safety
Wind Energy
The future of Texas energy is powered by turbines all over the Lone Star State and there’s potential for great-pay in this new, high-demand career.
Facilities & resources

As one of our larger TSTC campuses, you’ll find everything you need to be a successful student. We offer the full suite of resources you’d find at any major university. Set in the beautiful tropical setting of Harlingen, you’ll enjoy walking through campus all year long.

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TSTC Welcome Center
The Welcome Center
The Welcome Center is your first stop on your journey at TSTC. The WC also houses our university partners to provide a place for advanced degrees to be offered in our community.
George F. Young Engineering Technology Building
Engineering Technology Center
The Engineering Technology Center hosts several of our most popular programs, including mechatronics, wind energy and biomedical technology.
Harlingen Housing
Student Housing
You can experience Harlingen even if you live elsewhere. We offer student housing options to suit every type of student.
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Campus amenities

As one of our bigger campuses, TSTC in Harlingen offers a wide variety of amenities.  You’ll have full access to our Learning Resource Center, gymnasium, cafeteria, sand volleyball courts, outdoor seating, study rooms, student lounge, basketball courts, and more.  We even have an online campus store for all your TSTC merchandise and supplies.

We encourage you to join in student housing and immerse yourself in new friendships, ideas and experiences.

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More about Harlingen

At TSTC in Harlingen, you’re in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, just 40 miles from the South Padre Island beach and just north of the Mexican border. You will experience the culture that is rich in the RGV area through local restaurants, festivals and more. Whether it’s the beaches on South Padre Island or the shopping in Mercedes, there’s always something to do.

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Harlingen Campus Directory
Administrative Office
956-364-4024
Access and Learning Accommodations
956-364-4520
Advocacy and Resource Center
956-364-4525
ADMISSIONS
956-364-4060
Campus Police
956-364-4220
ENROLLMENT CENTER
956-364-4060
Food Services
956-364-4450
Financial Aid
956-364-4330
Human Resources
956-364-4042
NEW STUDENT ADMISSIONS & RECRUITING
956-364-5240
Purchasing Office
956-364-4427
Records & Registrar
956-364-4060
Student Accounting
956-364-4409
Student Activities Center
956-364-4370
Student Housing
956-364-4235
Testing Center
956-364-4310
TSTC Bookstore
956-364-4442
Veteran Affairs
956-364-4387
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ADDRESS

Welcome Center
2424 Boxwood
Harlingen, TX 78550

Main Campus
1902 N. Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550
800-852-8784

Campus Hours
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday–Friday

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