Surgical Technology Requirements

Program Requirements

Current Immunization documentation*

• Hepatitis B series
• MMR two doses
• Varicella two doses
• Tdap (current within 10 years)

*Must be completed by application submission. Students will be responsible for getting their immunizations.

• The following are to be completed once the student has been accepted into the ST program: 
  • Physical examination from a personal physician. The applicant must be in good physical and mental health.
  • Drug screen 
  • Flu vaccine is required annually. When submitting your immunization form it must contain the following information:
    • Lot Number
    • Manufacturer
    • Expiration Date
  • Meningitis immunization is required for all students under the age of 22 by Texas state law.

Admission Requirements

• Completion of all admission requirements to Texas State Technical College.
• Submit official high school and college transcripts from previously attended schools to the office of admissions.
• Applicants are required to take a placement test (TSI assessment) unless otherwise exempted. For information about exemptions or testing, contact the Admissions and Records office at 956-364-4319.
• Students must have a Social Security number to obtain employment and admission into the program.
• Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.
• Completed financial aid application. Complete the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA) for a Pell Grant and other financial aid. You must contact the financial aid office for more information on other grants, scholarships, student loans or sponsoring agencies such as WIA or DARS. Veterans should contact a VA officer on their local campus.

Steps to Apply

• Please review the Surgical Technology presentation package.
• Program Application: Electronic application submission 
  • Fall application dates: May 8, 2023 – June 16, 2023 at 3 p.m 
  • Spring Application dates: September 18, 2023 – October 27, 2023
  • Application must include documentation of courses taken at any other college you have attended as well as a copy of your immunization record.
  • Download the 2023 Surgical Technology Admission Information Packet