Undergraduate Admissions Policy
TSC maintains an “open door” admissions policy, but admission does not imply
admission to all programs. Admission to some TSC programs and to UTB undergraduate and
graduate programs have specific requirements. Information about these programs is
available at the Academic Advising Center in Tandy Hall #214.
Admission Requirements
Anyone meeting one of the following conditions may be admitted:
1. By High School Graduation. A copy of the official high school transcript showing the date of graduation must be submitted to the Enrollment Office prior to registration.
2. By Examination. Applicants who did not graduate from high school may be admitted by successfully completing the General Education Development Testing Program (GED). A copy of the Certificate of High School Equivalency with test scores must be submitted to the Enrollment Office prior to registration.
3. By Individual Approval. People who do not qualify for admission under either of the above conditions may be admitted if they are at least 18 years of age. Applicants must submit two letters of reference using the forms provided by the Enrollment Office. People admitted on Individual Approval will be under academic probation for the initial enrollment period (semester).
4. By Transfer from Another College. Students who have
attended other colleges must submit official transcripts from each institution prior to
registration.
** Veterans applying for benefits must provide a transcript since credit for
previous education must be verified.
5. By a Fresh Start. An applicant for admission may seek to enter this institution
pursuant to the state's “academic fresh start” statute, Texas Education Code,
§51.931. If the applicant informs the Enrollment Office in writing of his or her election
under the statute, the institution will not consider academic course credits or grades
earned by the applicant 10 or more years prior to the starting date of the semester in
which the applicant seeks to enroll. An applicant who makes the election to apply under
this statute may not receive any course credits for courses taken 10 or more years prior
to enrollment. An applicant who has earned a baccalaureate degree under the “academic
fresh start” statute, Texas Education Code, §51.927, will be evaluated on the grade
point average of the course of work completed after enrollment under “fresh
start” and the other criteria stated herein.
6. By Concurrent/Dual Enrollment. Students who have completed their junior year of high school may, upon recommendation of their high school principal, be permitted to enroll. The Request for Concurrent Enrollment Form is available at the Enrollment Office. Concurrently enrolled students receive college credit only. Dual enrolled students receive high school and college credit. Students must pass all sections of the exit-level TAAS before they can attempt the official TASP test, including alternative tests. Students who are interested in concurrent enrollment must have met the TASP requirement. See page 8 for more information on the TASP requirement and TASP exemptions.
7. Adult and Continuing Education. People who register within this category will not be required to submit academic or residency documentation until they attempt to enroll for credit courses.
8. Audit Enrollment. Offered on a space-available basis for auditing some courses. Interested people should contact the Enrollment Office.
All documents submitted become property of UTB/TSC.
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for International Students All international students must comply with all of the above mentioned admission requirements. International students must present immigration documentation to the Enrollment Office prior to registration. For more information, contact the International Counselor at Tandy Hall #205 or call 544-8292. All international students will be automatically charged for health insurance in addition to the tuition and fees every semester approved by the UT System Health Insurance Plan. This charge may not be paid in installments. Mexican Nationals are exempt from this requirement excluding those on J-1 visa. A waiver for this fee may be obtained by providing proof of an acceptable alternate insurance to the Student Health Services Director, located at Cavalry Hall. Proof of insurance must include identification card with insurer's name, policy coverage with effective and expiration dates; including coverage of at least $100,000 in medical benefits. It must be in English. If the required medical evacuation and repatriation coverage are not included, these may be purchased at the Business Office, Tandy Hall #108, for a $35.00 annual fee. For information contact the International Student Counselor at Tandy Hall #205. U.S. residents who wish to purchase health insurance may contact the Student Health Services Director at Cavalry Hall for more information. |