Welcome to Blinn College
Steps to Apply
Getting started at Blinn is easy! We maintain an open admissions policy, and our goal is to serve the community by offering a high-quality education for all students.
Need help with any of these steps? Email blinnbound@orkexpo.net and a Prospective Student Advisor will be happy to help!
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All new students and returning students who have not attended Blinn for an entire Fall or Spring semester must apply to the College District. Blinn utilizes the ApplyTexas application system, also referred to as the Texas Common Application. Once a student has created an account, the student should choose the two-year application, then select Blinn College. It is recommended that you do not use your high school email address to apply through ApplyTexas.
Blinn no longer accepts a paper application. All applicants must apply through ApplyTexas.
Acceptance emails will be sent once your application has been received and processed by the Admissions Office (1 to 2 business day turn around).
Blinn encourages all current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces to speak with the Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their respective military branch prior to enrolling at any institution of higher education.
You should receive your myBLINN account activation email within 24 hours after you have received your acceptance email. If you do not receive the account activation email within the next 24 hours or you are experiencing problems, call the Blinn Help Desk at 979-830-4357.
Once you have activated your student account, you have access to log into your “myBLINN” account.
- Click on the following link: myBLINN.
- Enter your User Name: firstname.lastnameXX
- XX represents the last 2 digits of your Blinn ID number.Your Blinn ID number is listed at the top of your acceptance email.
- Enter your Password you set during account activation.
If you have previously attended Blinn College and have already setup your myBLINN account, the password will be the last one used to login. If you have forgotten the password or need to reset it, please click the following link: http://password.orkexpo.net/pmuser.
Blinn is an open-enrollment institution. Most students will be accepted and eligible to register for classes once they submit all required admissions documents.*
*International students have additional admissions requirements and deadlines. If you are an international student, please visit our International Students page.
High School Transcripts or GED Scores
Students must submit a completed, official copy of their high school transcript or GED scores as well as transcripts from any college or university previously attended. Students who apply for admission and have completed 12 or more college credit hours can submit an official college transcript in place of their high school transcript. Emailed copies of high school transcripts will be accepted if sent directly from the high school to admissions@orkexpo.net. Blinn College does not accept any emailed high school transcript sent directly from the student/parent.
Home-school transcripts must be signed by a parent/guardian, be notarized, and include a high school graduation date. For more information about homeschooled transcripts, please contact admissions@orkexpo.net.
Admissions & Records
902 College Ave.
Brenham, TX 77833
Note: Transcripts should be sent to this address regardless of which campus you will attend.
Foreign Transcripts
New for the Spring 2025 term, all transcripts from high schools, colleges and universities from other countries must be evaluated by an approved NACES certified evaluation service and the results must be submitted directly to the Blinn College District. Unofficial copies of evaluations will not be accepted directly from the student. We will no longer accept official foreign transcripts from the student at our Enrollment Services counter or directly from school officials by email. For a list of approved evaluation companies please visit the International Student Program office website under "Foreign Transcripts Requirements" section.
Evidence of Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination
All students under the age of 22 taking classes at an institution of higher learning must submit proof that they have been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis. Click here to upload a copy of your immunization record showing proof of the Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination: Evidence against Bacterial Meningitis Form. Click here for more information.
Proof of Residency
Students may be asked for proof of residency during the application process. Click here for more information.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial aid and/or scholarships.
Visit Financial Aid for a complete list of requirements, options, and deadlines.
Students must complete the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment unless a qualifying test score or proof of exemption is provided. The American College Test (ACT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) are not required for admission to Blinn. Click here for a complete list of exemptions and placements.
If not exempt, students may take the TSI Assessment at Blinn's Brenham, Bryan, Schulenburg, RELLIS or Sealy campuses. Click here for more information about taking the TSI.
Did you complete a College Prep Course?
If you completed a College Prep Course through Blinn College please submit your HB5/Texas College Bridge Waiver by submitting the HB5 College Prep Course and Texas College Bridge Waiver Form. You can also log into your Texas College Bridge account to send your waiver to admissions@orkexpo.net.
Additional Exemptions
You may qualify for an exemption based on other placement exams, military status, previous coursework, or a previous degree. For a full listing of eligible exemptions, please visit our Texas Success Initiative Assessment webpage.
The Blinn College District only provides on-campus housing at its Brenham Campus. Click here for more information and to apply for on-campus housing. Visit the Housing page within your myBLINN portal to start your housing application.
Students attending classes at the Bryan, RELLIS, Schulenburg, Waller and Sealy campuses can choose from a variety of local off-campus housing options. Contact the local chamber of commerce for more information regarding off-campus lodging:
Advising
It is recommended that incoming students meet with an advisor to select the correct courses for their academic goals. Prior to visiting with an academic advisor, students should have an active Blinn application, test scores or exemptions, and high school or college transcripts or GED scores on file. Visit Academic Advising to schedule an appointment.
NOTE: Students who are not college ready (have not passed any part of the TSI Assessment), on academic probation, or scholastic suspension must meet with an advisor prior to registering for classes.
New Student Registration
New Student Registration (NSR) is available for incoming freshmen beginning in April before the fall semester begins. For more information, please see the New Student Registration page.
If you are currently taking a prerequisite course at another institution and wish to sign up for a course, follow these steps:
- Ensure Registration Readiness:
- Make sure you have no holds on your account before contacting the division.
- Submit Prerequisite Override Request Form
- The form is found in your myBLINN account under admissions forms. A PDF copy of your unofficial transcript showing the prerequisite course in progress must be attached at the time of the form submission. You will be notified once the prerequisite override is placed on your account and will be able to proceed with registration.
- Please submit a separate form for each course for which you wish to receive a prerequisite override.
- Approval and Follow-Up:
- If approved to register for your requested course, you will be required to submit to Blinn College an official transcript showing you have completed the prerequisite course at another institution with a grade of "C" or better. Failure to provide an official transcript may cause you to be dropped from the requested course.
- If approved to register for your requested course, you will be required to drop the class from your schedule if you do not make a grade of "C" or better in the prerequisite course.
Important: Blinn College requires official transcripts for enrollment completion. Request official transcripts from your previous institutions to be sent to Blinn College. For more information, refer to the "Submit Required Documents" section above.
4. Contact Information:
Contact details for each Division Operations Coordinator can be found on their respective division pages:
Arts, Kinesiology, and Agriculture
Once you have completed your admissions file and cleared any registration holds, you may register for classes at any Blinn College District location and online. Find the courses that work best with your schedule then register online through your myBLINN account.
Need additional assistance with registering? Click here for more information.
There are several options available to students for securing payment for tuition and fees. Please review the options below and ensure that payment is applied prior to the payment deadline for the appropriate semester:
Pay Online
Log in to myBLINN and pay full tuition and fees online.
Pay in Person
Students may pay tuition and fees in person by visiting Enrollment Services located at the Brenham, Schulenburg, and Sealy campuses, and the Central Administrative Services Building at the Tejas Center in Bryan. See the Admissions page for a complete list of locations.
Pay Through the Mail
Checks should be made out to the Blinn College District for the correct amount of tuition and fees and should include the student's ID number on the check.
Installment Payment Plans
Blinn makes education affordable to students by providing an option to pay tuition and fees in full or in installments. Click here to enroll in an installment payment plan for the Fall and Spring semesters.
Forms of Payment
Students can pay in person using cash, credit or debit card, check, money order, or cashier's checks. No temporary checks will be accepted. Students can pay by mail with a check only. Do not send cash.
Visit the Business Office for questions about payment.
The Blinn College District uses multi-factor authentication for accessing online assets, including your myBLINN account. After class registration, you will receive an email at your personal address with a link to enroll your mobile phone in Duo, through which you can receive a push notification or passcode for multi-factor authentication purposes. Please visit our Duo Multi-Factor Authentication page for more information and instructions on setting up your Duo mobile app.
For information about obtaining your student ID, visit our Student ID page.
All students parking a vehicle at Blinn's Brenham, Bryan, and Schulenburg campuses must register their vehicle and purchase a parking permit. Currently, the Sealy and Waller Campuses do not require a parking permit.
Students can register their vehicle through the Parking Portal which can be accessed through myBLINN.
Ticketing is enforced for those who do not have a parking permit.
Parking information is available online, including how to request a parking permit through the Parking Portal. The Parking Portal can also be accessed through myBLINN. The portal allows students to order a permit online and have it sent to them by mail.
Students attending classes at the RELLIS Campus must purchase a parking permit through Texas A&M Transportation Services. Blinn parking permits are not valid at the RELLIS Campus.
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