Become
a Panther
Mandatory Steps
to Enrollment
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Date Completed
Use this brochure as your guide from the
time you are admitted to the University
until you are officially enrolled. For your
convenience, we are providing this checklist
of the essential steps you must complete as
Students who choose not to
accept our offer of Admissions
should contact:
Office of Undergraduate
Admissions
Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 519 MS 1009,
Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 261-1000 Option 3
part of the enrollment process. We suggest
you note the date you complete each step.
For additional information:
Acceptance of Admission
and New Student
Orientation Registration
New Student Orientation
Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 519 MS 1012
Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 261-1035
Prairie View A&M University will have a new and
exciting Orientation Program that is mandatory for all
incoming students.
We recommend you keep this brochure for
reference, as it contains information that will
help prepare for your first semester at
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Exemptions are as follows:
• ACT-composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on both
the Math and English tests; (all criteria must be met)
• SAT-combined scores of 1070 or higher with verbal and
Math scores equal to or greater than 500
• TAKS-a minimum scale score of 2200 on the
Mathematics test, and/or a minimum scale score of
2200 on the English/Language Arts section with a
writing subsection of at least 3.
• Earned at least three semester college credit hours
prior to the 1989 Fall semester
• Military-Honorably discharged members shall be
exempt and active duty shall be waived from TSIA
requirements.
Note: ACT and SAT scores can be no more than five
years old at time of enrollment.
Students who have not met TSIA requirements are required
by Texas law to enroll in an academic skills course and/or
program each semester prior to successfully passing the
TSIA test. The hours for these courses will not count toward
any degree program, but may count toward full-time status.
For additional information:
Office of Testing, Tracking, Assessment and Evaluation
Prairie View A&M University
P.O. BOX 519 MS 3002, Prairie View, Texas 77446
(936) 261-3699
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Texas Success Initiative
Assessment
(Formerly known as THEA)
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment was instituted
by the Texas Legislature to ensure that students enrolled
in a public college or university possess the necessary
academic skills. All undergraduate students must take
the TSIA test prior to enrollment in college-level
courses at Texas public colleges and universities
unless they qualify for a TSIA exemption.
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Financial Aid
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To determine your eligibility to receive financial
assistance, you must submit the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available in
both electronic and paper formats. The electronic FAFSA is
a free Internet application located at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The
paper FAFSA is available from your high school counselor
and the Prairie View A&M Office of Student Financial
Services. You must complete the entire FAFSA for
every academic year for which you are applying for
financial aid. This includes ALL need-based grant,
loan, and federal/state work-study funds.
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There is no processing fee for this service. The
Office of Student Financial Services must receive
your application from the Federal Central Processor
before ANY aid will be offered. Once Prairie View
A&M University receives your application data, you
will be contacted by mail as to further documentation
requirements. Do not submit additional
documentation until requested.
Office of Student
Financial Services
Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 519 MS 1005
Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 261-1000 Option 1
Residency for
Tuition Determination
Your residency status for tuition purposes is included in
your letter of admission. It is the responsibility of the
student to enroll under the correct residency classification
for tuition purposes. Information concerning residency
can be found in the 2012-13 on-line Prairie View A&M
University Undergraduate Catalog. If you disagree
with your residency classification, please
contact Undergraduate Admissions at the
address below to obtain a residency
questionnaire.
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On-Campus Housing
If you choose to live on campus, it is important that you
complete all housing documents and pay all housing fees
promptly to insure that housing is available upon arrival.
Medical Requirement
All students must provide a copy of their health and
immunization records to Owens Franklin Health Center. A
current tuberculosis skin test (the University will provide
this test for free) and meningitis shot are requirements.
Owens Franklin Health Center
Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 519 MS 1413,
Prairie View, Texas 77446
(936) 261-1400
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 519 MS 1009, Prairie View, Texas 77446
(936) 261-1000 Option 3
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For additional information:
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All records must be sent to:
For additional information:
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Freshmen students must complete and return their
application for housing along with All required fees to:
University College
Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 4449, Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 261-5990
All other students must complete and return their
application along with ALL required fees to:
University Village
Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 157, Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 261-5950
Date Completed
Types of Undergraduate Admission
For additional information:
Tuition and
Fee Payment
Treasury Services
Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 519 MS 1329, Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 261-1895
Automatic Unconditional Admission
Graduate in the
top 10% of high school graduating class in Texas in one of the two school years preceding
the academic year for which applicant is applying for admission (TEC 51.803) as determined by high school GPA and
graduate under the Distinguished Level of Achievement Plan.
Unconditional Admission Conditional Admission
Tuition and fees are published at www.pvamu.edu/
pages/4174.asp. If you miss a deadline, there are late
payment penalties, and if your fees are not paid before
classes begin, your registration may be cancelled. The
actual dates for each installment payment will be shown
on your fee receipt. Please be aware that there are
penalties for late payments, reinstatements,
and improper withdrawals. These dates
are important! Make special note
of the dates to avoid problems
with your enrollment.
1. An official high school transcript or GED
1. An official high school transcript or GED
2. Passage of any state mandated examination used as 2. Passage of any state mandated examination used as
a high school exit examination
3. High school grade point average that is equal to or
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greater than a “C+” (2.50 on a 4.00 scale)
4. SAT Reasoning Test- total score of 820 (Critical
Reading & Math) or an ACT score of 17
5. Graduate under the Recommended or Distinguished
Level of Achievement Plan.
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of Class
a high school exit examination
3. High School grade point average 2.50 on a 4.00 scale
4. SAT Reasoning Test total score of 710 - 819 (Critical
Reading/Verbal & Math) or an ACT composite score of
15-16.
5. Graduate under the Recommended or Distinguished
Level of Achievement Plan.
Credit by Examination Advanced Placement Testing
Advanced Placement Tests are developed by the College Board and administered nationally at approved test sites where
the Scholastic Aptitude Test is administered. Scores on the national Advanced Placement Test between the levels of 3
and 5 will be acceptable for credit. Letter grade equivalents follow: 3=C, 4=B, and 5=A, Credit for advanced placement is
subject to the total hour limitation of 30 semester credit hours.
College Level Examination Program The CLEP is a national testing program offering the student an opportunity to
earn college credit by examination. The University will accept credit by examination in Accounting, American History,
American Government, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English, Business, Foreign Languages, Home
Economics, Mathematics, and Sociology. The acceptance of credit by the University does not assure the application
of this credit to a specific degree or special program. CLEP examination credit will be awarded a letter grade. CLEP
examinations taken at Prairie View A&M University will be counted in the student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA).
For additional information:
Office of Testing, Tracking, Assessment and Evaluation, Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 519 MS 3002, Prairie View, Texas 77446
(936) 261-3699
Office of Disability Services (DS)
Disability services at Prairie View A&M University exist to enable students with disabilities to participate in the full range
of the college experiences. Our goal is to provide a fully integrated university experience for all students. We work to
promote an environment at Prairie View A&M University, which is barrier free and inclusive.
For additional information:
The Office of the Registrar
Prairie View A&M University
(936)-261-1000 Option 4
acad.pvamu.edu/content/registrar
To be eligible for services, a student must apply and be accepted for admission to Prairie View A&M University through the
regular admission process, provide current and comprehensive Documentation of a disability according to ADA guidelines,
and register with the Office of Disability Services at the beginning of each semester.
For additional information:
Office of Disability Services (DS), Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 519 MS 1037, Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 261-3585
Bacterial
Meningitis
Vaccination
A student is not required to submit evidence of receiving the
Owens-Franklin Health Center
vaccination against bacterial meningitis, or a booster dose, if
P.O. Box 519 MS 1413, Prairie View, Texas 77446
the student is 22 years of age or older by the first day of the
start of the semester.
Contact healthservices@pvamu.edu for a complete listing of
exceptions.
Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Form
Mandatory Requirement
Mandatory Requirement
one of the following formats:
period preceding and at least 10 days prior to the first
A student is not required to submit evidence of receiving the
residential students).
vaccination against bacterial meningitis, if the student submits
YOU CANNOT REGISTER FOR CLASSES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION!
Thank you for your cooperation in this very serious matter.
Date of Immunization must be during the five-year
day of moving on campus (residential students) or 10
Evidence of declining vaccination must be submitted in
days prior to the first semester in which the student
to the institution:
initially enrolls (non-residential students).
1. An affidavit or certificate signed by a physician who is duly
Date of Immunization must be during the five-year period preceding and at least 10 days prior to the first day of moving
on campus (residential students) or 10 days prior to the first semester in which the student initially enrolls (non-
registered and licensed to practice medicine in the United
COVER PAGE FOR MENINIGITIS DOCUMENTATION TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT
States, stating that in the physician’s opinion, the vaccination
would be injurious to the health and well-being of the
student; or
What this means to you: If you are enrolling at Prairie
View A&M University for the first-time (including transfers
from another institution), you must show evidence of being
immunized against bacterial meningitis. International students
must provide a certified English translation of all documents. If
evidence has not been submitted by the due date, you will be
declines the vaccination for reasons of conscience, including
following three formats:
1. A document bearing the signature or stamp of the physician
or his/her designee, or public health personnel including the
month, day, and year the vaccination was administered.
2. An official immunization record generated from a state or
Student ID # _________________________________________________
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) must be
Email Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________
used.
Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________
If a student has an objection to receiving the vaccination
Signature (Student) __________________________________________________________________________________________
for reasons of conscience, information about requesting the
affidavit form from the Department of State Health Services
(DSHS is found at www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school/
OWENS-FRANKLIN HEALTH CENTER STAFF ONLY:
default.shtm#exclusions.
The DSHS form may be ordered electronically; however, it will
Date Received ___________________________
up to two weeks to receive the DSHS form. It is the student’s
Method:
responsibility to complete the DSHS form and have it notarized.
 Complete
year the vaccination was administered.
The student must file the completed/notarized form and include
the Cover Page (page 3 of this document).
record from another state (must include the month, day and
The meningitis vaccination is available at many pharmacies,
year the vaccination was administered).
your local health department, your private health provider or
Owens-Franklin Health Center.
Exceptions to Bacterial
Meningitis Vaccination
Requirement
Staff ________________________________________________________
be mailed to the address provided by the student. It may take
local health authority. This must include the month, day, and
3. An official record received from school officials, including a
Date of Birth _________________________________
a religious belief. A conscientious exemption form from the Conscientious Objection form
A&M University’s Department of Health Services in one of the
Date __ __________________
2. An affidavit signed by the student stating that the student
unable to register for classes.
Evidence of vaccination must be submitted to Prairie View
Name: (Print) _____________________________________________________________________
All documents should include your full name and date of birth.
 Mail
 Email
 Faxed
 Hand Delivered
 Incomplete
IF INCOMPLETE:
Contact Date ___________________________
Method:
 Mail
 Email
Staff __________________________________________________________
 Faxed
 Hand Delivered
Notes ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Intercollegiate Athletics
Location and Transportation
Any student who desires to participate in
The main campus of Prairie View A&M University is situated
intercollegiate athletics should register with the
on a 1,400 acre site in Waller County, approximately 45 miles
NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. Additional
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northwest of Houston. The cities of Hempstead and Waller,
information about intercollegiate athletic eligibility
Texas are nearest to the campus. Houston Intercontinental
can be obtained from the members of the coaching
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Airport is the closest airport to the campus. Students are
staff of the numerous sports offered by the Athletic
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permitted to bring their personal automobiles to the campus.
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Shuttle Services will provide shuttles to and from the Houston airports:
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George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport.
Personal Computers
Prairie View A&M University provides an array of computing and
networking resources to support instructional, research and
administrative computing. If you do not have a computer, there are
computer centers located across the campus.
Fees: One way: $45.00
Round Trip: $90.00 per individual
To request/receive this service:
1. Fill out a Special Run Request Form, which can be found on our Shuttle Services page. The Special Run Request Form is
listed on the left side of this page. Shuttle Services can be found in Popular Links. Simply fill out & submit the Special Run
Request Form. You will be contacted with 5 business days of the request.
2. Make your payment on Panthers Market Place, also found in Popular Links. Once your payment has been received on
Panthers Market Place, please call Shuttle Services (936-261-1140) with your order # and we will begin scheduling your
Airport Shuttle
Sorority and
Fraternity
Information
The Panther Greek system is an
excellent way to become involved
on campus. The opportunities for
leadership, academic achievement,
community service and personal
development are unlimited.
Military Friendly
Office of Veterans Services
Prairie View A&M University
Evans Hall, Room 323
Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 261-3563
Campus Tours
Campus tours are scheduled Monday through Friday. Visitors
must secure a temporary parking sticker from the University
Police Department. For more information, please contact:
Office of Recruitment
Prairie View A&M University
P.O. Box 519 MS 1011
Prairie View, TX 77446
(936) 261-1000 Option 6
Our tradition of excellence in teaching, research and
service is nothing new. For more than 135 years, we’ve
provided students with a strong academic foundation,
personal attention, a unique college experience and the
opportunity to make their mark on the world.
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