AVOID LATE FEES! REGISTER and PAY For Fall BY Aug. 19, 2010
Registration Bulletin
The University of Texas-Pan American™
2010 Miniterm, Summer and Fall Sessions
Mandatory Advisement: March 22-April 21
NOTICE
Students who register for
classes, decide not to attend and do not withdraw
through ASSIST or the Office of the Registrar before the First day of
class, will be responsible
for tuition and fees regardless of amount paid or not
paid for classes. Refer to pg.
7 for withdrawal policy.
Extended
Office Hours
Miniterm 2010
Criteria to enroll in a
Miniterm course
May 12 and 17
Thurs. and Mon. • 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Summer I 2010
June 7-8
Mon.-Tues. • 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Summer II 2010
July 6 and 14-15
Tues., Wed.-Thurs.
8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Students must meet the following criteria in
order to be eligible to enroll in a miniterm
course:
4 Be TSI (formerly TASP) exempt or have met all TSI requirements.
4 Not be on academic probation.
4 Classified as a freshman or higher (no high school concurrent enrollment students).
Important Miniterm
Information:
Fall 2010
Aug. 19
Thurs. • 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Aug. 30-Sept. 2
Mon.-Thurs. • 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Please refer to pg. 3 for
key offices to which this
schedule will apply.
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Register for Miniterm courses in
Summer I term.
If not currently enrolled in Spring 2010 term — Admission Application Deadline is Monday, May 3, 2010.
• Enrollment in only one miniterm course.
• Last day to late register or add a class is May 14, 2010.
• Payment is due by Wed., May 12, 2010.
(in conjunction with Summer Session I).
Miniterm
(May 17-June 4)
ASSIST Registration . .............. April 5-May 14
Payment Due Date.................................May 12
Last day to late register
or add a course via ASSIST...................May 12
Students dropped for non-payment.......May 13
Classes Begin.....................................May 17
Summer Session I
(June 7-July 12) and
Summer II 10-week Session
(June 7-Aug. 19)
ASSIST Registration................ April 5-May 12
ASSIST Registration
ASSIST Registration
Advanced Services for Student Information Supported by Technology
Registration is accessed
on the Web at
assist.utpa.edu
Miniterm, Summer I, Summer II and Fall 2010
ASSIST REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT DAYS
To ensure the security of
registration activity on your
record, you will need your
user-name and password to
access Web registration. An
advisement hold will need
to be cleared by an adviser.
Access will also depend on your
classification for the month of
April.
Assigned by classification as follows:
Graduate and
Post-baccalaureate
students
(DR1, DR2, PM, MA, PB) .................. April 5.......................(Mon.).................(A-Z)
Seniors (SR)...................................... April 7.......................(Wed.).................(A-Z)
Juniors (JR)....................................... April 9.......................(Fri.)....................(A-Z)
Sophomores (SO).......................... April 12.....................(Mon.).................(A-Z)
Freshmen (FR)................................. April 16.....................(Fri.)....................(A-Z)
Free Days: All Students beginning April 22
Hours of availability
System available daily except
2:30-3:30 a.m.
System may not be available some weekends and holidays. Hours of availability are subject to change.
Payment Due Date................................. May 12
Students dropped for non-payment....... May 13
(ASSIST unavailable)
ASSIST Late Registration..........May 14-June 6
($40 late fees)
Classes Begin....................................... June 7
ASSIST Late Registration.................... June 7-8
($90 late fees)
Last day to late register or add
a course.................................................... June 8
Payment Due Date................................. June 10
Students dropped for non-payment....... June 11
Bills will not be mailed after April 27, 2010
Summer Session II
(July 14-Aug. 14)
ASSIST Registration....................April 5-July 6
Payment Due Date . ................................. July 6
Students dropped for non-payment.......... July 7
(ASSIST unavailable)
ASSIST Late Registration .................. July 8-13
($40 late fees)
Classes Begin...................................... July 14
ASSIST Late Registration................. July 14-15
($90 late fees)
Last day to late register or
add a course............................................ July 15
Payment Due Date.................................. July 19
Students dropped for non-payment........ July 20
Bills will not be mailed after June 21, 2010
Fall Session
(Aug. 30-Dec. 17)
Mandatory Advisement....... March 22-April 21
ASSIST Registration...................April 5-Sept. 2
Payment Due Date................................. Aug. 19
Students dropped for non-payment....... Aug. 20
(ASSIST unavailable)
ASSIST Late Registration................Aug. 21-29
($40 late fees)
Classes Begin..................................... Aug. 30
ASSIST Late Registration.........Aug. 30-Sept. 2
($90 late fees)
Last day to late register or
add a course............................................ Sept. 2
Payment Due Date.................................. Sept. 3
Students dropped for non-payment........ Sept. 4
Bills will not be mailed after August 3, 2010
2010 Miniterm, Summer and Fall Registration Bulletin
STUDY ABROAD
PROGRAMS
Individual Programs
Enrollment Deadlines:
Fall 2011 ................................... Nov. 1, 2010
Spring 2011............................. March 1, 2010
Summer I 2011.............................July 1, 2010
Faculty-led Programs
Enrollment Deadlines:
Miniterm 2011...... Nov. 2, 2010-Jan. 28, 2011
Summer I 2011..... Nov. 2, 2010-Jan. 28, 2011
Summer II 2011.... Nov. 2, 2010-Jan. 28, 2011
Fall 2011...................... April 26-May 24, 2011
Fall/Spring Semester Courses:
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Variety of courses and cultural
immersion opportunities available.
Earn credits for the courses taken at
over 50 international partner
institutions.
Language courses and internships
available.
Financial Aid and Scholarships available
to eligible students.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
n CASH, CHECK AND MONEY ORDERS
Personal checks and money orders should be made
payable to The University of Texas-Pan American and
must contain the student ID and driver’s license number
on the face. Remit payment to the Office of Payments
and Collections, Student Services Bldg., Rm. 1.145.
Allow a minimum of five days for mailed payments.
Check or cash payments may be placed in the deposit
box located outside the Office of Payments and Collections.
n CREDIT CARD AND WEB-CHECK
VISA, MasterCard or Discover cards and WEB-check are accepted. To pay with a credit card or by WEB-check
using ASSIST Web services, go to assist.utpa.edu.
n INSTALLMENT PLAN
Students must present a picture ID and sign a contract at
the Office of Payments and Collections, Student Services
Bldg., Room 1.145. Installment plan consists of 1/4
payment on first semester due date, and three subsequent
payments due on the first business day of each month
after the semester has begun. This plan is available only
during the fall/spring semesters.
Fall 2010 payments will be as follows:
1st payment – Aug. 19, 2010
2nd payment – Oct. 1, 2010
3rd payment – Nov. 1, 2010
4th payment – Dec. 1, 2010
n EMERGENCY TUITION LOANS
Students may not receive any other form of financial
assistance and must be enrolled. A $20 (non-refundable)
loan processing fee is included in the loan. Emergency
loans will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis
until funds are exhausted or the processing period ends,
whichever comes first. Please see below for specific
dates based on the term you are applying for. To apply
for an emergency loan online, go to assist.utpa.edu. To
apply for an Emergency Tuition Loan online you must
first sign up for a High Assurance PIN. You can sign up
for a PIN at the Emergency Loan Office or the BronCard
Office. You must show two forms of identification to sign
up for the PIN.
Application process begins:
Miniterm and Summer I....................................... April 12, 2010
Summer II............................................................. June 14, 2010
Fall ....................................................................... July 26, 2010
Application process ends:
Miniterm................................................................. May 17, 2010
Summer I............................................................... June 10, 2010
Summer II.............................................................. July 19, 2010
Fall ........................................................................ Sept. 2, 2010
Date loan must be paid by:
Miniterm and Summer I.......................................... July 1, 2010
Summer II............................................................August 1, 2010
Fall ......................................................................... Nov. 1, 2010
Due to THECB section 56.051, the Emergency Tuition
and Fees Loan will NOT pay for the following fees:
For further information, please contact our
Study Abroad Advisor at the Office of
International Programs.
1201 W. University Drive, COAS 125
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
956/381-3572
E-mail: intlcenter@utpa.edu
Web page:
http://www.utpa.edu/oip
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1. Field Placement Ins. Fee 2. Dorm Refund Deposit
3. Medical Insurance Fee 4. Bronc Village (BV) Late Fees 5. Service Charges (BV and Dorm)
6. Dorm and BV Deposit
7. Meal Plan Installment Charge
8. Meal Plans (BV and Dorms)
9. Any other fee that is not tuition related.
10. Repatriation International Ins. Fee
11. Citations
12. Parking Permit/Replacement Fee
13. Nurse Practicum Fee
14. Dorm Charges
For further information, contact the Loan Collections Office,
located in the Administration Bldg., Rm. 214 at 956/381-2723
or 956/381-2191or e-mail Loanoffice@utpa.edu.
n FINANCIAL AID
To ensure processing before registration, the recommended
priority date for submitting the 2009-2010 Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for summer is Feb. 15,
2010. Students who do not apply for financial aid or who do
not submit required documents by priority date stated above,
may not have their aid awarded at the time payment is due.
Arrangements for an alternative method of payment will
need to be made.
There is still time to apply for financial aid for
spring/summer 2010!
The final deadline to apply for financial aid for spring/summer
2010 is June 30, 2010. But why wait? Apply today!
**IMPORTANT** In addition to completing a 2008-
2009 FAFSA, students who will be enrolling in summer
classes and want to receive financial aid must notify the
Student Financial Services office by visiting us online at
www.utpa.edu/finaid and clicking the link marked “Summer
Notification” (available starting Jan. 1, 2009).
2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Students are encouraged to file their income tax return as
early as January or February in order to meet the priority
financial aid deadline date of April 1, 2010. FAFSA
applications are available starting Jan. 1, 2010.
***Benefits of Applying Early for Financial Aid***
* Increase your chances of receiving some of the state
and/or local aid, which is in limited supply.
* Receive an eligibility reply (award letter) prior to the
payment of tuition and fees.
* If your file needs corrections, these can be completed
before the payment date of tuition and fees.
Attention Graduate Students: In order to receive
any type of financial assistance, you must be accepted
to the university and have clear admissions into your
Graduate Study Program.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy: Federal regulations state that all students receiving financial assistance
under Title IV programs must maintain satisfactory academic
progress whether or not the student was receiving financial
aid during the period of prior enrollment. For a copy of the
policy, visit the Student Financial Services office or log on to
www.utpa.edu/finaid.
2011-2012
UTPA Excellence Scholarships
***Apply online starting September 2010 ***
REMINDER: The deadline to apply for the UTPA
Excellence Scholarships is Jan. 15. Students must
apply online at
www.utpa.edu/scholarships.
(Online scholarship applications will be available in
September.) Students who have scholarship questions
may call the Scholarship Office at 956/381-2935 or go
to askrio.utpa.edu.
For Further Information: To inquire about financial
aid, visit the Student Financial Services office located
on the first floor of the Student Services building or go
to askrio.utpa.edu.
For assistance in completing your financial aid application (FAFSA), visit our Express Lab located on the
first floor of the Student Services building. You may
also visit our Web site at
http://www.utpa.edu/finaid.
For phone inquiries, call 956/381-2501, or use the
Telecommunication Device for the Deaf at 956/3813654.
2010 Miniterm, Summer and Fall Registration Bulletin
Miniterm
Wednesday
May 12, 2010
Extended Office Hours • 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Summer I
Monday-Tuesday
June 7-8, 2010
Monday
May 17, 2010
Summer II
Tuesday
July 6, 2010
Fall
Thursday
Aug. 19, 2010
Wednesday-Thursday
July 14-15, 2010
Monday-Thursday
Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2010
Key offices include the following:
Academic departments (beginning first day of class)
UTPA Campus Operator...................................................................... 381-2011 or 866-441-8872
Academic Advisement and Mentoring Center (AAM)...........................Southwick Hall, Rm. 105
Admissions and New Student Services.........................................................UTPA Visitors Center
Advisement Center.............................................................................................................. UC 215
BronCard Office..........................................................................................................ACAS 1.101
Campus Housing........................................................................................Dorm Lobbies, UC 315
Center for Online Learning, Teaching and Technology (COLTT)..............................EDCC 2.202
Dean of Students Office...................................................................................................... UC 104
Disabilities Service Office..................................................................................................UC 322
Emergency Loan Office...................................................................................................... AB 214
Graduate Office................................................................................................................... AB 116
High School to University Programs and Testing Services............................. UTPA Annex Bldg.
International Admissions and Services.......................................................................... LEAC 156
IT Service Desk E-mail Support.................................................................................ACAS 1.102
Learning Assistance Center (LAC)................................................................................ LEAC 100
Office of the Registrar....................................................................................................... SS 1.150
Parking Services Office.................................................................................................. ASF 1.201
Office of Payments and Collections.................................................................................. SS 1.145
Student Financial Services................................................................................................ SS 1.192
Student Health Services.......................................................................................613 N. Sugar Rd.
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College of Arts and Humanities
DEAN’S OFFICE.................................. 381-2175
Art............................................................ 381-3480
Communication........................................ 381-3583
English..................................................... 381-3421
History and Philosophy............................ 381-3561
Honors...................................................... 381-3461
Modern Languages................................... 381-3441
Music....................................................... 381-3471
College of Business Administration
DEAN’S OFFICE.................................. 381-3311
Accounting amd Business Law................ 381-2406
Computer Information Systems
and Quantitative Methods........................ 381-3353
Economics, Finance
and General Business............................... 381-3354
Management, Marketing
and International Business....................... 381-3351
College of Education
DEAN’S OFFICE.................................. 381-3627
Alternative Certification........................... 381-3486
Certification Office................................... 381-3408
Curriculum and Instruction...................... 381-3401
Educational Psychology........................... 381-3466
Health and Kinesiology............................ 381-3501
School Admin. and Supervision............... 381-3436
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS n
College of Health Sciences and
Human Services
DEAN’S OFFICE..................................381-2291
Dietetics...................................................318-5264
Clinical Laboratory Sciences...................318-5269
Communication Disorders.......................316-7040
Nursing....................................................381-3491
Occupational Therapy..............................381-2475
Physician Assistant Studies
Program...................................................381-2298
Rehabilitative Services............................316-7036
Social Work.............................................381-3575
College of Science and
Engineering
DEAN’S OFFICE..................................381-2404
Biology....................................................381-3537
Chemistry................................................381-3371
Computer Science....................................381-2320
Engineering..............................................381-3510
Mathematics............................................381-3452
Physical Science......................................381-3521
College of Social and
Behavioral Sciences
DEAN’S OFFICE..................................381-3551
Criminal Justice.......................................381-3566
Military Science.......................................381-3600
Political Science......................................381-3341
Psychology and Anthropology................381-3329
Sociology.................................................381-3321
Learning Assistance Center
TSI Coordinator............................................ 381-2735
Reading Tutoring............................................ 381-2588
Math Tutoring................................................. 381-2532
Writing Tutoring............................................. 381-2538
CAI Lab.......................................................... 381-2364
Student Services
Academic Advisement and Mentoring.
Center.............................................................. 316-7120
Advisement (TSI)............................................ 381-2529
Admissions and
New Student Services..................................... 381-2999
www.admissions.utpa.edu
Counseling and Psychological Services.......... 381-2574
Emergency Loans and
Loan Collections............................................. 381-2191
Graduate Studies............................................. 381-3661
Intl. Admissions and Services......................... 381-2922
Library............................................................. 381-3306
Office of the Registrar..................................... 381-2201
www.utpa.edu/registrar
Orientation...................................................... 381-3541
Payments and Collections............................... 381-2715
Student Financial Services.............................. 381-2501
www.utpa.edu/finaid
Testing Office.................................................. 316-2457
University Police Department......................... 381-7151
University Retention Advisement Program
(URAP)........................................................... 381-2319
2010 Miniterm, Summer and Fall Registration Bulletin
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Miniterm, and Summer Session I and
Summer II (10-week session ) 2010
Feb. 1, 2010, Monday
Priority Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Summer
Miniterm and both Summer 2010 terms.
March 1, 2010, Monday
Summer minimester admission application and document deadline for international students currently NOT studying in another U.S. institution with VISA.
March 22, 2010, Monday
Mandatory Academic Advisement begins for Miniterm,
Summer and Fall 2010.
April 1, 2010, Thursday
Summer minimester admission application and document deadline for international students currently studying in another U.S. institution with VISA.
April 1, 2010, Thursday
Summer I admission application and document deadline for international students currently NOT studying in another U.S. institution with VISA.
April 5, 2010, Monday
ASSIST registration for Miniterm, Summer and Fall 2010
begins by classification.
May 1, 2010, Saturday
Summer I admission application and document deadline
for international students currently studying in another U.S.
institution with VISA.
May 3, 2010, Monday
Late Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Miniterm 2010.
May 12, 2010, Wednesday
Payment due date for students who registered April 5-May
12 for Summer Session I (including 10-week session and
Miniterm courses).
May 13, 2010, Thursday
Students dropped for non-payment from Miniterm, Summer
I courses. (ASSIST not available.)
May 14, 2010, Friday
ASSIST late registration for Summer Session I and III.
Beginning on this day a $40 late registration fee will be
assessed to new registrants and to students who re-enroll
after being dropped for non-payment.
May 17, 2010, Monday
First day of class for Miniterm.
May 18, 2010, Tuesday
Official census date for Miniterm.
May 24, 2010, Monday
Admission application and document deadline for
summer late registration. Applications received after this
deadline will be processed for the next semester.
May 27, 2010, Thursday
Last day to receive a DR or W. After this date student
remains enrolled and receives a letter grade for the
Miniterm.
May 31, 2010, Monday
Memorial Day holiday. No classes for Miniterm.
June 2, 2010, Wednesday
Last class day for the Miniterm.
June 4, 2010, Friday
1. Miniterm final exams.
2. Late Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Summer I 2009.
June 7, 2010, Monday
Miniterm final grades due by 3 p.m.
June 7, 2010, Monday
1. First day of classes for Summer Sessions I and 10-week session.
2. ASSIST late registration. Late fees of $90 will be assessed to new registrants beginning on this day.
June 8, 2010, Tuesday
Last day to late register or add Summer Session I and 10-
week session courses.
June 10, 2010, Thursday
1. Fourth class day (Summer I Official Census Date).
2. Last day to receive 100 percent refund for Summer I and 10-week “dropped” classes. The student must remain enrolled in one course in order to receive 100 percent refund for the dropped course(s).
3. Last payment due date for Summer Session I and 10-week
session.
June 16, 2010, Wednesday
Last day to change course to non-credit for
Summer I and 10-week courses.
June 18, 2010, Friday
Thesis/Dissertation Online Submission of Draft due to
Graduate Office for August 21, 2010 Commencement.
July 1, 2010, Thursday
Last day to drop a course or withdraw through the Office
of the Registrar for Summer I. After this date student
remains enrolled and receives a letter grade.
July 3-5, 2010, Inclusive
Summer I break. (No 10-week session classes.)
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University Calendar
July 12, 2010, Monday
Summer Session I final exams.
July 14, 2010, Wednesday
1. Summer I final grades due by 3 p.m.
2. Deadline for online submission of final copy of Thesis/
Dissertation to Graduate Office for August 21, 2010
Commencement.
July 28, 2010, Wednesday
Last day to drop a course or withdraw through the Office of
the Registrar for Summer II.
Aug. 19, 2010, Thursday
Summer II finals.
Aug. 20, 2010, Friday
Summer II grades due by 3 p.m.
Aug. 21, 2010, Saturday
Commencement exercises.
Summer Session II 2010
Jan. 22, 2010, Friday
Deadline to file Graduate application degree form with the
Graduate Office for August 2010 graduation.
Feb. 1, 2010, Monday
Priority Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Summer II
2010.
March 22, 2010, Monday
Mandatory Academic Advisement begins for Miniterm and
Summer and Fall 2010.
April 5, 2010, Monday
ASSIST registration for Miniterm and Summer and Fall
2010 begins by classification.
May 1, 2010, Saturday
Summer II admission application and document deadline
for international students currently NOT studying in another
U.S. institution with VISA.
June 1, 2010, Tuesday
1. Summer II admission application and document deadline for international students currently studying in another U.S. institution with VISA.
2. Admission application and document deadline for international students currently enrolled and transferring from other U.S. institutions.
June 30, 2010, Wednesday
Late Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Summer II 2010.
July 6, 2010, Tuesday
1. Payment due date for students who registered between
April 5-July 6.
July 7, 2010, Wednesday (ASSIST not available)
Students dropped for non-payment.
July 8, 2010, Thursday
ASSIST late registration. Beginning on this day a $40
late registration fee will be assessed to new registrants and
to students who re-enroll after being dropped for nonpayment.
July 14, 2010, Wednesday
1. First day of classes.
2. ASSIST late registration. Late fees of $90 will be
assessed to new registrants beginning on this day.
July 15, 2010, Thursday
Last day to late register or add a course.
July 16, 2010, Friday
Thesis/Dissertation Online Submission of Draft due to
Graduate Office for August 21, 2010 Commencement.
July 19, 2010, Monday
1. Fourth class day (Official Census Date).
2. Last day to receive 100 percent refund for “dropped” classes. Student must remain enrolled in one course in order
to receive 100 percent refund for the dropped course(s).
3. Last payment due date for Summer II.
July 23, 2010, Friday
Last day to change course to Non-credit.
Aug. 6, 2010, Friday
Last day to drop a course or withdraw through the Office
of the Registrar. After this date student remains enrolled and
receives a letter grade.
Aug. 19, 2010, Thursday
Summer Session II final exams.
Aug. 20, 2010, Friday
1. Summer II final grade reports due by 3 p.m.
2. Deadline for online submission of final copy of Thesis/
Dissertation to Graduate Office for August 21, 2010
Commencement.
Aug. 21, 2010, Saturday
Commencement exercises
Fall Session 2010
March 22, 2010, Monday
Mandatory Academic Advisement begins for Miniterm,
Summer I, Summer II and Fall 2010 ASSIST Registration.
April 5, 2010, Monday
ASSIST Registration for Miniterm, Summer I, Summer II
and Fall 2010 begins by classification.
April 12, 2010, Monday
Deadline to file Undergraduate application Degree form with
the Office of the Registrar for December 2010 graduation.
April 16, 2010, Friday
Deadline to file Graduate application degree form with the
Graduate Office for December 2010 graduation.
July 1, 2010, Thursday
Fall admission application and document deadline for
international students currently NOT studying in another
U.S. institution with VISA.
Aug. 1, 2010, Sunday
1. Fall 2010 admission application and document deadline for international students currently enrolled and transferring from other U.S. institutions.
2. Fall admission application and document deadline for international students currently studying in another U.S. institution with VISA.
Aug. 16, 2010, Monday
Late Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Fall 2010.
Aug. 19, 2010, Thursday
Payment due for students who registered between
April 5-Aug. 19.
Aug. 20, 2010, Friday (ASSIST not available.)
Students dropped for non-payment.
Aug. 21, 2010, Saturday
ASSIST late registration. Beginning on this day a $40
late registration fee will be assessed to new registrants and to
students who re-enroll after being dropped for non-payment.
Aug. 30, 2010, Monday
1. First day of classes.
2. ASSIST late registration. Late fees of $90 will be
assessed to new registrants beginning on this day.
Sept. 2, 2010, Thursday
Last day to register.
Sept. 3, 2010, Friday
Payment due for students who registered or made
schedule changes Aug. 21-Sept. 2.
Sept. 4, 2010, Saturday
Students dropped for non-payment.
Sept. 6, 2010, Monday
Labor Day holiday. No classes.
Sept. 15, 2010, Wednesday
1. Twelfth class day (Official Census Date).
2. Last day to receive 100 percent refund for “dropped” classes. The student must remain enrolled in one
course in order to receive 100 percent refund for the
dropped course(s).
Sept. 17, 2010, Friday
1. Deadline to file Graduate application degree form with the Graduate Office for May 2011 graduation.
2. Deadline to file Undergraduate application for Degree
form with the Office of the Registrar.
Sept. 28, 2010, Tuesday
Last day to change course to Non-credit.
Nov. 11, 2010, Thursday
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the University. After this date student remains enrolled in course(s) and receives whatever letter grade(s) he/she earns.
Nov. 12, 2010, Friday
Thesis/Dissertation Online Submission of Draft due to
Graduate Office for December 18, 2010 Commencement
Nov. 25-27, 2010, Inclusive
Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.
Dec. 3, 2010, Friday
Deadline to file Graduate application degree form with the
Graduate Office for July 2011 graduation.
Dec. 9-10, 2010, Inclusive
Study days, no classes or final exams permitted.
Dec. 11-17, 2010, Inclusive
Fall final examinations.
Dec. 17, 2010, Friday
Deadline for online submission of final copy of Thesis/
Dissertation to Graduate Office for December 18, 2010
Commencement.
Dec. 18, 2010, Saturday
Commencement exercises.
Dec. 20, 2010, Monday
Final grade reports due by 3 p.m.
Feb. 1, 2010, Monday
Priority Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Fall 2010.
2010 Miniterm, Summer and Fall Registration Bulletin
• Fall 2010 Bookstore Hours •
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REGULAR HOURS
Mon.-Thurs. . ............................................7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fri. ............................................................7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPECIAL HOURS (Subject to Change)
Miniterm:
Mon.-Tues. ...............May 17-18........................ 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Wed.-Thurs................May 19-20................... 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fri..............................May 21............................. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summer I:
Sat..............................June 5.................................. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sun.............................June 6.............................................. Closed
Mon.-Wed..................June 7-9............................ 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thurs..........................June 10............................. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fri..............................June 11............................. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat..............................June 12................................ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sun.............................June 13............................................ Closed
Summer II:
Mon.-Tues.................July 12-13................... 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Wed- Thurs................July 14-15........................ 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Fri..............................July 16............................... 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m
Sat..............................July 17................................. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sun.............................July 18............................................. Closed
Fall 2010:
Mon.-Thurs................Aug. 23 - 26................... 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri..............................Aug. 27............................. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat..............................Aug. 28................................ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sun.............................Aug. 29............................................ Closed
Mon.-Wed..................Aug. 30-Sept 1................. 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Thurs..........................Sept. 2.............................. 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Fri..............................Sept. 3.............................. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat..............................Sept. 4................................. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sun.............................Sept. 5............................................. Closed
Mon.-Wed..................Sept. 6 - 8......................... 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thurs..........................Sept. 9.............................. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fri..............................Sept. 10............................ 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat..............................Sept. 11................................ 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sun.............................Sept. 12........................................... Closed
• Crime Reporting •
The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990
requires that colleges and universities take reasonable steps to
publicize certain campus crime statistics. The purpose of this
federal legislation is to give students, prospective students,
parents of students, employees and others who may be interested
in a better understanding of the frequency of serious crime on
campus and to make this and other campuses safer.
The University of Texas-Pan American employs a professional
police force. These officers are trained, certified law enforcement
officers with the power to arrest. Their sworn duty is to protect
you and other members of this University community. The
UTPA Campus Safety and Security Report is now available on
the Web at
www.utpa.edu/CampusSafety.
We ask you to be aware of dangers to your personal safety. Crime
happens on campus just as it happens off campus. If you are the
victim of a crime or if you witness a crime, report it by calling
956/316-7151 and cooperate with the University Police to ensure
that the crime is properly investigated and prosecuted.
University policies and Texas law prohibit the disruption of
University operation and events and regulate the use of alcoholic
beverages on campus. Violators will be subject to prosecution
under the law and the University’s disciplinary code.
University policies related to the possession, sale and use of
alcoholic beverages on campus are described in The University of
Texas-Pan American Student Guide. Copies are distributed to all
students at student orientation and are available on request in the
Office of the Dean of Students, University Center, Rm. 104.
Other policies that pertain to crime reporting and crime prevention,
facilities access and security, authority of police, and related
matters are contained in the Student Guide, the University’s
Handbook of Operating Procedures and a variety of leaflets
and posters. All are available on request from the Office of the
Dean of Students.
The following University offices are available to assist you:
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Counseling Center
Dean of Students
956/381-3676
956/381-2529
956/381-2262
General Information
• Degree Evaluation •
Degree evaluations for undergraduate students are available
on the Web at assist.utpa.edu.
• Enrollment Certification •
UT Pan American has authorized the National Student
Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verifications of student
enrollment status. This service is available 24 hours a day for
a nominal fee. Phone: 703/742-4200; fax: 703/742-4239;
e-mail: enrollmentverify@studentclearinghouse.org; online:
www.studentclearinghouse.org.
• Family Rights and Privacy Act •
In compliance with PL 93-380 Education Amendments of
1974, the following information is provided concerning
student records maintained by The University of Texas-Pan
American:
I. Areas in which student records are maintained:
A. Academic Records
1. Office of the Registrar
2. Colleges, Departments and Faculty Offices
3. International Admissions and Services,
Pam Chapa
B. Student Affairs Records
1. Office of Career Services
2. Dean of Students, Calvin Phillips
3. Student Health Services Office, Rick Gray
4. Student Government Office
C. Financial Records
1. Business Affairs Office, James Langabeer
2. Student Financial Services Office, Elaine Rivera
II. Directory Information
This information may be released to the general public without
the written consent of the student. A student may request that
directory information be withheld from the public by making
a written request to the Office of the Registrar during the first
12 class days of the fall or spring semester or the first four
class days of a summer term. Request for nondisclosure will
be honored until the student grants permission, in writing,
to release the information. The following is included as
directory information:
A. B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
Name
Current, permanent and UTPA assigned electronic addresses
Date and place of birth
Telephone
Major(s) and Minor(s)
Number of hours enrolled for current semester
Classification
Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
Weight and height of members of athletic teams
Dates of attendance
Degrees and awards received
Thesis/Dissertation
Previous educational agencies or institutions attended
III. Review of Record
Any student who desires to review his/her record may do so
upon request to the appropriate office immediately responsible
for the record and completion of the “Review of Record”
request form.
In accordance with HB 1922, with few exceptions, “you are entitled
on your request to be informed about the information UT Pan
American collects about you. Under Sections 552.021 and 552.023
of the Texas Government Code, you are entitled to receive and review
the information. Under Section 559.004 of the Texas Government
Code, you are entitled to have UT Pan American correct information
about you that is held by us and that is incorrect, in accordance
with the procedures set forth in The University of Texas System
Business Procedures Memorandum 32. The information that UT
Pan American collects will be retained and maintained as required
by Texas records retention laws (Sec. 441.180 et seq. of the Texas
Government Code) and rules. Different types of information are
kept for different periods of time.
IV. Challenge to Accuracy of Record Keeping
Any student who desires to challenge the accuracy of his/
her record should follow the procedure outlined below:
A. Informal Review: Following the procedure as outlined
for “Review of Record,” an official will summarize
action taken on the “Review Request” form. This
should be signed and dated by the review official and
maintained with the student’s record.
B. Formal Review: If the informal review does not clarify
the question of accuracy of record keeping, the student
may request a formal review. The vice president for
academic affairs will chair and appoint a committee to
hear challenges concerning academic records. The vice
president for student affairs will chair and appoint a
committee to hear challenges concerning non-academic
records.
NOTICE: As permitted under section 99.34(a)(1)(ii) of the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, and
upon the request of South Texas College (STC), The University
of Texas-Pan American will forward educational records to STC
for students who seek or intend to enroll at STC.
• Grades •
Students may obtain their grades using ASSIST, Web
(assist.utpa.edu). Students requiring a paper copy of
their grades may request a transcript from the Office of
the Registrar or through ASSIST.
• Persons with Disabilities •
UTPA, in compliance with the ADA, does not discriminate
against any individual on the basis of a disability in
admissions, employment, programs or activities.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to visit or contact
the Disability Services office in the University Center, Rm.
322; or calling 956/316-7005 or TDD 956/381-2442 to
receive information on the variety of services and TDD/
Video Phone units available on campus. Video Phones
are located at:
Library (Third floor, Rm. 131 A)
Academic Services Bldg. (First floor, SE entrance)
• Six Course Drop Limit Policy •
As approved by the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board, Chapter 4, Subchapter A, 4.10
beginning the fall 2007 and applying to students who
enroll in higher education for the first time during the fall
2007 academic term or any term thereafter, an institution
of higher education may not permit an undergraduate
student a total of more than six dropped courses,
including any course a transfer student has dropped at
another community college, college or university in
Texas.
•The six drops apply only to courses dropped after the census date for the semester.
•Drops in developmental/remedial courses do not count toward the six drops.
•Students who withdraw from all courses in a semester will not count toward the six drops.
For complete details of this policy, please contact your
advisor.
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General Information
• Fall 2010 Final Exam Schedule •
Exam Time
Dec. 11
Saturday
Dec. 13
Monday
Dec. 14
Tuesday
Dec. 15
Wednesday
Dec. 16
Thursday
December 17
Friday
8-9:45 a.m.
S
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
MWF 1
7:45-8:35 a.m.
TR 1
7:45-9 a.m.
MWF 2
8:45-9:35 a.m.
TR 2
9:10-10:25 a.m.
MWF 3
9:45-10-35 a.m.
10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
MWF 4
10:45-11:35 a.m.
TR3
10:35-11:50 a.m.
MWF 5
11:45 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
TR 4
1:10-2:25 p.m.
MW 6
1:10-2:25 p.m.
1:15-3 p.m.
MW7
2:35-3:50 p.m. TR 5
2:35-3:50 p.m.
MW 8
4-5:15 p.m.
TR 6
4-5:15 p.m.
F
1-3:50 p.m.
3:30-5:15 p.m.**
Math 1300
Math 2300
Math 1334
Math 1341
Math 1340
Math 1450
Math 1348
Math 1460
F
4-6:30 p.m.
• Probation/Suspension •
Students who have been placed on suspension are ineligible to
register for courses at UT Pan American until the suspension
period has been completed. Students must maintain the
minimum cumulative GPA for their classification (below)
to be in good academic standing:
Freshman..................... minimum GPA 1.70
Sophomore.................. minimum GPA 1.80
Junior/Senior............... minimum GPA 2.00
n Evening Classes (MTWR)
5:45-7:30 p.m.
8-9:45 p.m.
Graduate/Doctoral....... minimum GPA 3.00
M 4:30-7 p.m.
M 5:45-8:25 p.m.
MW 5:45-7 p.m.
T 4:30-7 p.m.
T 5:45-8:25 p.m.
TR 5:45-7 p..m.
W 4:30-7 p.m.
W 5:45-8:25 p.m.
R 4:30-7 p.m.
R 5:45-8:25 p.m.
Students shall not receive special consideration for lack of
knowledge of scholastic status.
M 7:10-9:55 p.m.
MW 8:40-9:55 p.m.
T 7:10-9:55 p.m.
TR 8:40-9:55 p.m.
W 7:10-9:55 p.m.
MW 7:10-8:25 p.m..
R 7:10-9:55 p.m.
TR 7:10-8:25 p.m.
• TSI restrictions •
** The 3:30-5:15 p.m. time slot Monday through Thursday will be for all sections of the indicated course. In the unlikely event of a conflict of math exams the student should
contact D
r. Andras Balogh, assistant chair, Department of Mathematics, and his/her instructors for resolution. Deadline for grades to be entered by faculty will be 3 p.m. on
Monday, Dec. 20, 2010.
• Summer Final Exam Schedule •
Summer I • July 12, 2010, Monday
MEETING TIME
EXAM PERIOD
7:45-9:15 a.m............................................................7:45-9:30 a.m.
9:25-10:55 a.m..........................................................9:45-11:30 a.m.
11:05 a.m.-12:35 p.m................................................11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
12:45-2:15 p.m..........................................................1:45-3:30 p.m.
2:25-3:55 p.m............................................................3:45-5:30 p.m.
4:05-5:35 p.m............................................................5:45-7:30 p.m.
Summer III (10 week) and Summer II • Aug. 19, 2010, Thursday
MEETING TIME
EXAM PERIOD
7:45-9:15 a.m............................................................7:45-9:30 a.m.
9:25-10:55 a.m..........................................................9:45-11:30 a.m.
11:05 a.m.-12:35 p.m................................................11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
12:45-2:15 p.m..........................................................1:45-3:30 p.m.
2:25-3:55 p.m............................................................3:45-5:30 p.m.
4:05-5:35 p.m............................................................5:45-7:30 p.m.
NOTE: Examinations should be given only at the time designated. If an examination needs to be shifted
from its scheduled time, prior approval by the appropriate college dean is required. Examinations for double
period class should be given at the time scheduled for the first hour the class meets.
• Graduation •
n GRADUATION RATE
Student Right to Know Information — The graduation
rate at The University of Texas-Pan American for
students who began fall 2002 as full-time entering
freshmen is 36.4 percent.
n GRADUATION DEADLINES
An Application for Degree form must be filed with the
Office of the Registrar for students seeking a bachelor’s
degree and with the Graduate Office for students seeking a
master’s or doctoral degree. Applications must be submitted
by the following deadlines:
Graduation Date
Deadline
July 2010...................................Dec. 4, 2009
August 2010..............................Jan. 22, 2010
December 2010.........................April 12, 2010
May 2011...................................Sept. 17, 2010
n $1,000 TUITION REBATE FOR CERTAIN
UNDERGRADUATES
Per THECB Rules: Chapter 13, Subchapter F. Undergraduate
students must meet all of the following requirements to qualify
for the rebate upon graduation from UTPA:
1. The student must have enrolled for the first time in an
institution of higher education in the fall 1997 semester or
later.
2. The student must be requesting a rebate for work related to
a first baccalaureate degree received from a Texas public
university.
3. The student must have been a resident of Texas, must
have attempted all coursework at a Texas public institution of higher education and have been entitled to pay
resident tuition at all times while pursuing the degree.
4. The student must have attempted no more than three
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hours in excess of the minimum number of semester credit
hours required to complete the degree under the catalog
which they graduated. Hours attempted include transfer
credits, course credit earned exclusively by examination,
courses that are dropped after the official census date,
for credit developmental courses, optional internship and
cooperative education courses, and repeated exclusively
by examination, courses that are dropped after the official
census date, for credit developmental courses, optional
internship and cooperative education courses and repeated
courses. Courses dropped for reasons that are determined by
the institution to be totally beyond the control of the student
shall not be counted.
* AMOUNT OF TUITION REBATES
1. The amount of tuition to be rebated to a student under this
program is $1,000, unless the total amount of undergraduate tuition paid by the student to the institution awarding
the degree was less than $1,000, in which event the amount
of tuition to be rebated is an amount equal to the amount of
undergraduate tuition paid by the student to the institution.
2. A student who paid the institution awarding the degree
an amount of undergraduate tuition less than $1,000 may
qualify for an increase in the amount of the rebate, not to exceed a total rebate of $1,000, for any amount of that tuition
paid to other institutions.
3. Tuition rebates shall be reduced by the amount of any outstanding student loan, including the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation. If a student has more than one outstanding student loan, the institution shall apply the amount
of the rebate to the loans as directed by the student. If the
student fails to provide timely instructions on the application
of the amount, the institution shall apply the amount of the
rebate to retire the loans, with the highest interest rates first.
Forms and information about the $1,000 rebate are available
through the assistant registrar in the Office of the Registrar at
956/381-2389.
• Maximum Course Load •
Student Course Enrollment Limits Change
In order to comply with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regulations, which went into effect in summer 2006, the following enrollment limits will be enforced
for students:
Miniterm.................3 hours
Summer . ................6 hours each summer session
(maximum 9 hours with dean’s approval)
Fall..........................18 hours each term for undergraduate
(maximum 21 hours with dean’s approval)
15 hours each term for graduate
(maximum 18 hours with dean’s approval)
Approval for overload may be granted by deans and associate
deans only. Enrollments will be monitored to ensure that students do not exceed permitted enrollment limits and students will
be dropped from excessive hours.
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requires students to
be assessed in the areas of reading, mathematics, and
writing. Students must take the THEA (Texas Higher
Education Assessment) exam, the Accuplacer exam or
other approved TSI exam.
Students who fail one or more sections of the exam must
enroll in developmental education every semester until
passing standards have been achieved.
Developmental Education Courses:
Reading:..................ENG 1310
Math:.......................MATH 1300 and 1334
Writing:...................ENG 1320
Students who do not enroll in a developmental education
course will be assigned a TSI lab ($120 fee) and must
begin attending the lab on or before the first day of class.
Students who do not submit THEA test scores (or proof
of THEA exemption) will be restricted to developmental
education courses.
Enrollment in specific skill area courses (Reading:
HIST 2313/2314, PSY 1310, POLS 2313/2314, ENG
2303/2305/2307; MATH 1340/1321 or higher level
math; Writing: ENG 1301/1302) will not be permitted until passing grades are achieved in the appropriate
developmental course(s). Students who have earned and
registered for hours equal to 60 hours or greater may not
enroll in upper-division courses (3000-level or higher)
until passing standards have been achieved.
For further information, visit our Web site at registrars.
utpa.edu or contact the Academic Advisement Center,
956/381-2529, University Center 215.
Contact the High School to University Programs and
Testing Services for THEA and Accuplacer test dates
located at:
UTPA Annex , 2412 S. Closner
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
956/292-7585
*Texas Success Initiative (TSI) policies are subject to change.
• Student Service Fees •
Your student service fee dollars help fund:
Cheerleaders
Drama
Financial Aid
Folkloric Dance Group
Gallery Literary Magazine
Honors Scholarships
ID Cards
Intercollegiate Athletics Intramural Sports
Music Copyright Fees
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Panorama Magazine
Student Accident Insurance
Student Activities and Univ. Center
Student Employment Center
Student Foundation
Student Government Association
Student Health Services
The Pan American Newspaper
Tutoring
University Program Board
Tuition and Fee Information
• Education Tax Benefits •
Taxpayers may be eligible for tax credits or deductions
to help meet the cost of higher education:
• Two tax credits: Hope Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit.
• Deduction of student loan interest.
• Deduction of higher education expenses.
• Tax-free earnings on Education Savings Accounts (ESA).
• Tax-free educational benefits provided by your employer.
• Make withdrawals from traditional or Roth IRA’s for
education costs without paying the 10 percent additional tax on early withdrawals.
• Cash in savings bonds for education costs without
having to pay tax on the interest.
• Participate in a qualified tuition program.
NOTE: You generally cannot claim more than
one benefit for the same education expense. (IRS
Publication 970 Tax Benefits for Higher Education)
For tax purposes, it is important to keep all of your
records of education-related payments and financial aid
received. A Form 1098-T Tuition Payment Statement
will be provided to students by Jan. 31 (except for
those students enrolled in non-credit courses only and
nonresident aliens). Nonresident aliens are generally not
eligible to receive tax credits. The Form 1098-T may
help determine eligibility for one of the tax credits.
For further information and helpful publications on
tax credits and deductions, contact a tax adviser or
visit the IRS Web site at www.irs.gov. Look under
Contents, click on Individuals. On the next screen under
Individuals, click on Students. The next screen is Tax
Information for Students with a list of specific sections
to choose from.
Information is also available in IRS Pub 970 - Tax
Benefits for Higher Education. To download this
publication, go to www.irs.gov and click on Forms
and Publications. On the next screen under Forms and
Publications download the forms and publications by
selecting Publication number. On the next screen in
the scroll down box, select Pub 970 and click Retrieve
Selected Files. On the next page it will list your selected
file. Click on the link to open the file.
• Residency for Tuition Purposes •
Determination of Residence Status: Students who
are citizens of the United States and are residents of a
state other than Texas and students who are citizens of a
foreign country are classified as “nonresident students”
for tuition purposes. For students who are U.S. citizens
or permanent resident aliens, documents supporting the
fact that the prospective student or parent (if student is a
dependent) has lived and been gainfully employed for at
least 12 months in the state of Texas prior to enrollment
are required before the student can be reclassified as a
resident for tuition purposes.
Undocumented aliens who have not begun any
processing with INS and who meet the following
conditions may qualify for resident tuition: (1)
graduated from a public or private high school or
received a GED in Texas, (2) resided in Texas for at least
three years as of the date graduated from high school or
received GED, (3) registers as an entering student not
• Refund Policy •
earlier than the fall 2001 semester, and (4) provides an
affidavit stating the individual will file an application to
become a permanent resident at the earliest opportunity
the individual is eligible to do so. Those students who
have started the process to become a permanent resident
with INS may also be eligible to pay resident tuition under
certain circumstances. Please call 956/381-2206 or come
by the Office of Admissions and New Student Services for
further information.
n
• Drop Procedures •
Students should not expect the instructor to
accept the responsibility to drop or withdraw
the student from class.
Neither non-attendance nor non-payment represents sufficient
notice of intent to drop a course. Students must drop courses via
ASSIST during the registration period or in person at the Office of
the Registrar, SS 1.150. For more information, please refer to pg.
58 of the Undergraduate Catalog.
Payment must be received by the appropriate deadline.
• Summer 2010 Refunds •
nCANCELLED CLASSES
Students will automatically be dropped from a cancelled
class with a 100 percent refund.
n DROPPED CLASSES
If a student remains enrolled in at least one course for the
session, the student will receive a 100 percent refund for
“dropped” course(s) through June 10, 2010 for Summer I
and July 19, 2010 for Summer II.
n WITHDRAWALS
If a student does not remain enrolled in any course(s) for
the semester, refunds are processed as follows:
Summer I Summer II
Earned Title IV aid is the percentage of aid that is equal
to the percentage of the enrollment period completed
as of the day of withdrawal. To determine the earned
aid, the school will divide the total number of days of
enrollment completed for which aid is awarded by the
number of calendar days in that enrollment period.
Unearned aid is determined as the amount of Title
IV Aid not earned by the student, calculated by
multiplying the unearned percent by the total aid
received, which will equal the total amount of aid to be
returned to Title IV programs.
Federal policy on students who fail to earn at least one
passing grade: If a student fails to earn at least one passing
grade on his/her classes and received Title IV Aid, the student
must prove that he/she completed the course and earned the
failing grade. Federal regulations, 34 CFR 668.22 (C) (1) (III),
require the school to determine if the student earned the failing
grades or if the student dropped out of school, the school
must apply the Return of Title IV Aid Policy on the student’s
account. This will cause the student to have a balance due.
A hold will be placed on the student’s account that will
prevent the student from registering for future semesters and
from receiving any type of service from the institution. For
additional information, contact the Office of Student Financial
Services at 956/381-2501.
• Important Tuition Information •
Three-Peat Rule:
100%.....June 6, 2010................July 13, 2010
80%.......June 7-9, 2010............July 14-16, 2010
50%.......June 10-14, 2010........July 19-21, 2010
0%.........After June 14, 2010....After July 21, 2010
Students who are eligible to receive a refund will be mailed a check
within 30 days of processing a drop or withdrawal during the refund
schedule listed above. Refunds for students under the installment
plan will be first applied to the student’s unpaid balance.
• Fall 2010 Refunds •
n CANCELLED CLASSES
Students will automatically be dropped from a cancelled
class with a 100 percent refund.
n DROPPED CLASSES
If a student remains enrolled in at least one course for the
session, the student will receive a 100 percent refund for
“dropped” course(s) through Sept. 15, 2010.
n WITHDRAWALS
If a student will not remain enrolled in any course(s) for
the semester, refunds are processed as follows:
100%.................. Aug. 27, 2010
80%..................... Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2010
70%..................... Sept. 7-13, 2010 50%..................... Sept. 14-20, 2010
25%..................... Sept. 21-27, 2010
0%....................... After Sept. 27, 2010
FINANCIAL AID (TITLE IV) REFUND POLICY:
Federal law requires that a percentage of the earned
and unearned Title IV aid be returned if a student is a
financial aid recipient who withdraws completely from
the University.
Students who are eligible to receive a refund will be mailed a check
within 30 days of processing a drop or withdrawal during the refund
schedule listed above. Refunds for students under the installment
plan will be first applied to the student’s unpaid balance.
Effective fall 2005, students who enroll in a course at UT Pan
American for the third or greater time will be assessed an additional tuition charge of $100 per credit hour.
The 78th Texas Legislature passed a law that withholds funding
from the university when a student enrolls in the same course
for three or more times. As a result, UT Pan American will assess a fee for “three-peat” courses in order to recover a portion
of the funding withheld.
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-
-
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Please note the following exceptions:
Courses taken prior to fall 2002 will not be counted for
“three-peat” or excessive developmental course purposes.
Students may enroll in 18 hours of developmental courses
(Math 1300, 1334; Eng 1310, 1320) without penalty;
enrollment in more than 18 hours of developmental courses will
be assessed an additional tuition charge of $100 per credit hour.
Dissertation, thesis, seminar, independent study and special
topics courses will not be counted for “three-peat” purposes.
Only courses taken at UTPA will be counted for “three-peat”
and excessive developmental course purposes.
Excessive Hour Rules:
30-hour rule: Undergraduate students who initially enrolled in an
institution of higher education beginning the 2006 fall semester and
thereafter, and who enroll in more than 30 hours beyond the minimum
required for their degree program, will be charged an excessive hour
fee of $90 per hour for every course taken beyond the 30 hours.
45-hour rule: Undergraduate students who initially enrolled in an institution of higher education beginning in the 1999 fall semester but no
later than the 2006 summer semester, and who enroll in more than 45
hours beyond the minimum required for their degree program, will be
charged an excessive hour fee of $90 per hour for every course taken
beyond the 45 hours.
Note: Undergraduates who attended an insitution of higher education prior to fall 1999 are exempt from the Excessive Hour Rules.
Note: Only courses in which the student remains enrolled after the
census date (12th class day for regular semesters/fourth class day for
summer sessions/second class day for miniterms) will be counted.
If you have questions about your tuition and fees under these policies,
contact
the registration accountant at 956/381-2713.
Students with academic questions are encouraged to contact the Advisement Center at 956/381-2529.
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Tuition and Fee Information
• Summer 2010 Tuition and Fees •
1. Tuition/Residents of Texas: $147 per semester
undergraduate credit hour and $201.70 per semester
graduate credit hour. Effective Fall 1997, the
former General Use Fee became part of tuition
charges per action of the Texas Legislature.
2. Tuition/Nonresidents: $427 per semester hour for
undergraduate and $478.70 for graduate courses
3. Student service fee: $14 per semester credit hour
with a maximum of $125
4. Medical service fee: $11.55
5. IT access fee: $10.25 per semester credit hour
• Summer 2010 Continued •
37. Class-repeat fee: $100 per semester hour for classes
taken for the third time or greater.
38. Developmental class-repeat fee: $100 per semester
hour for developmental classes taken over the
aggregate total of more than 18 semester hours of
developmental courses.
39. Excess credit hour fee: $90 per semester credit hour
charged to students who have attempted 45 or more
hours beyond the amount required for their degrees.
40. Recreational fee: $35
• Fall 2010 Tuition and Fees •
6. International education fee: $1
7. Registration fee: $10
8. Library technology fee: $2.25 per semester credit
hour
9. Student Union fee: $15 per semester
10. Utility fee: $2.85 per semester credit hour
11. A teaching assistant or research assistant of The
University of Texas-Pan American is entitled
to register him/herself, his/her spouse and their
children by paying the tuition fees required for
Texas residents, without regard to the length of time
he/she has resided in Texas, provided the student
employee is employed at least half time in a position
that relates to his/her degree program.
12. A nonresident student holding a competitive
academic scholarship of at least $1,000 for the
academic year for which he/she is enrolled is
entitled to pay the fees required of Texas residents
without regard to the length of time the student has
resided in Texas, provided that he/she competes
with other students for the scholarship and that the
scholarship be awarded by a scholarship committee
officially recognized by The University of TexasPan American.
13. Laboratory and course related fees: $2 to $125
14. Parking permit fee: Summer I, $22 and Summer II,
$10.50
15. Late registration fee: $40 (non-refundable)
16. Audit fee: $20 per course (non-refundable)
17. Replacement fee for ID card: $12
21. General property deposit fee: $20*
22. For International Students Only — Medical
Insurance fee: Summer I - $282, Summer II - $138
23. New student/Orientation fee: $50
24. Catalog fee: $2 per copy (after first copy)
25. Diploma replacement or duplicate fee: $20
26. Emergency loan processing fee: $20 (nonrefundable)
27. Foreign transcript evaluation fee: $80
1. Tuition/Residents of Texas: $156.09 per semester
undergraduate credit hour and $210.79 per semester
graduate credit hour. Effective fall 1997, the former
general use fee became part of tuition charges per
action of the Texas Legislature***
2. Tuition/Nonresidents: $466.09 per semester hour for
undergraduate and $520.79 for graduate courses ***
3. Student service fee: $14 per semester credit hour with
a maximum of $250 per semester
4. Medical service fee: $25.10 ***
5. IT access fee: $10.25 per semester credit hour ***
29. International business doctorate application fee: $35
30. Returned check fee: $15 per check
31. Teacher alternative certification application fee: $50
32. TSI activity fee: $120 per semester
33. TSI affected student advisement fee: $45 per
semester
34. Late payment fee: $50 (non-refundable)
35. Graduate admission application fee: $32
36. Academic advisement fee: $12.50 per semester for
undergraduate students.
28. Graduation application fee: $32
29. International business doctorate application fee: $35
30. Returned check fee: $15 per check
31. Teacher alternative certification application fee: $50
32. TSI activity fee: $120 per semester ***
33. TSI-affected student advisement fee: $45 per semester
34. Late payment fee: $50 (non-refundable)
35. Graduate Admission Application fee: $50 ***
36. Academic advisement fee: $25 per semester for
undergraduate students. ***
37. Class-repeat fee: $100 per semester hour for classes
taken for the third time or greater.
38. Developmental class-repeat fee: $100 per semester
hour for developmental classes taken over the
aggregate total of more than 18 semester hours of
developmental courses.
39. Excess credit hour fee: $90 per semester credit hour
charged to students who have attempted 45 or more
hours beyond the amount required for their degrees.
40. Recreational Fee: $75
*** Subject to approval by the
UT System Board of Regents.
6. International education fee: $1
7. Registration fee: $10 ***
8. Library technology fee: $2.75 per semester credit hour
9. Student Union fee: $30 per semester
10. Utility fee: $2.85 per semester credit hour
11. A teaching assistant or research assistant of The
University of Texas-Pan American is entitled to
register him/herself, his/her spouse and their children
by paying the tuition fees required for Texas residents,
without regard to the length of time he/she has resided
in Texas, provided the student employee is employed
at least half time in a position that relates to his/her
degree program.
12. A nonresident student holding a competitive academic
scholarship of at least $1,000 for the academic year
for which he/she is enrolled is entitled to pay the
fees required of Texas residents without regard to
the length of time the student has resided in Texas,
provided that he/she competes with other students for
the scholarship and that the scholarship be awarded by
a scholarship committee officially recognized by The
University of Texas-Pan American.
13. Laboratory and course related fees: $2 to $125
14. Parking permit fee: Fall, $45 upper classmen and $39
freshmen
15. Late registration fee: $40 (non-refundable)
16. Audit fee: $20 per course (non-refundable)
17. Replacement fee for ID card: $12
28. Graduation application fee: $32
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27. Foreign transcript evaluation fee: $80
18. Installment incidental fee: $30 (non-refundable)
19. Installment late payment fee: $5 (non-refundable)
20. Installment reinstatement fee: $25 (non-refundable)
21. General property deposit fee: $20*
22. For International Students Only — Medical
insurance fee: $429 (subject to change)
23. New student/Orientation fee: $50
24. Catalog fee: $2 per copy (after first copy)
25. Diploma replacement or duplicate fee: $20
26. Emergency loan processing fee: $20
Tuition and fee information was prepared
based on the best information available at
the time of publication. The University of
Texas-Pan American reserves the right to
change tuition and fees without notice or
obligation in keeping with the policies of
The University of Texas System Board of
Regents and in conformance with the laws
of the state of Texas.
* Every student must make a General Property Deposit
of $20 to help offset the cost of property loss or damage.
Applications for refunds will be processed at the Office
of Payments and Collections, SS 1.145. Any deposit
that remains without call for four years from the date of
last attendance will be forfeited. Monies will remain on
account until such time as the student graduates or officially
withdraws from the university.
Effective Fall 2006
14-Hour Cap on Designated Tuition Only
Save $$$ if you register for more
than 14 hours!
Additional hours over 14 hours will not
be charged designated tuition.
Savings are automatically
calculated when you register.
Note: Statutory tuition will still be charged as
required by the state of Texas. Designated tuition for
2010-2011 is $106.09 per semester credit hour for
under graduates and $110.79 for graduates.
2010 Miniterm, Summer and Fall Registration Bulletin
Summer 2010 Tuition and Fee Information
Tuition and Fee Disclosure
Charge
Undergraduate
6 SCH
9 SCH
Graduate
6 SCH Comments
Resident Tuition..........................300.00 .......... 450.00 ........ 600.00 .....$50/SCH-UG, $100SCH-Grad.
Non-Resident Tuition . .................1,962.00 ....... 2,943.00 ..... 2,262.00...$327/SCH-UG, $377SCH-Grad.
Plus:
Designated Tuition .......................582.00 .......... 873.00 ........ 582.00 .....$97.00/SCH-UG,
$1,358.00 max-UG***
$101.70/SCH-GR
$1,423.80 max-GR
Utility Fee.....................................17.10 ............ 25.65 .......... 17.10 .......$2.85/SCH
Registration/Matriculation Fee.....10.00 ............ 10.00 .......... 10.00 .......$10 per semester
Student Service Fee.......................84.00 ............ 125.00 ........ 84.00 .......$14.00/SCH, $125.00 max
International Education Fee..........1.00 .............. 1.00 ............ 1.00 .........$1 per semester
IT Access Fee................................61.50 ............ 92.25 .......... 61.50 .......$10.25/SCH
Library Technology Fee................13.50 ............ 20.25 .......... 13.50 .......$2.25/SCH
Medical Service Fee......................11.55 . ........... 11.55 .......... 11.55 .......$11.55 per semester
Student Union Fee.........................15.00 ............ 15.00 .......... 15.00 .......$15 per semester
Recreational Fee............................35.00 ............ 35.00 .......... 35.00 .......$35 per semester
Undergraduate Advisement Fee....12.50 ............ 12.50 ...........................-$12.50 per semester
(UG students only)
Subtotal-Required Fees.................843.15 .......... 1,221.20 ..... 830.65
Average Incidental Fees
Total Tuition & Fees.....................$1,143.15 ..... $1,671.20 ... $1,430.65.
(Texas Resident)
Total Tuition & Fees.....................$2,805.15 ..... $4,164.20 ... $3,092.65.
(Non-Resident)
General Information: The Texas Legislature, except for basic tuition, does not set the specific
amount for any particular student fee. The student fees assessed are authorized by state statute,
however, the specific fee amounts and the determination to increase fees are made by the university
administration and The University of Texas System Board of Regents.
These amounts are approximate as additional charges for course or program related fees may be
incurred.
Fee Table
Semester
Credit
Hours
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Residents of Texas
(Undergrad)
(Graduate)
261.40 437.75 614.10 790.45 966.80 1,143.15 1,319.50 1,495.85 1,671.20 1,833.55 1,995.90 2,158.25 2,320.60 2,482.95 2,548.30 2,613.65 2,679.00 2,744.35 2,809.70 2,875.05 2,940.40 3,005.75 3,071.10 3,136.45 3,201.80 3,267.15 303.60 534.65 765.70 996.75 1,227.80 1,458.85 1,689.90 1,920.95 2,151.00 2,368.05 2,585.10 2,802.15 3,019.20 3,236.25 3,351.60 3,466.95 3,582.30 3,697.65 3,813.00 3,928.35 4,043.70 4,159.05 4,274.40 4,389.75 4,505.10 4,620.45 Nonresidents of Texas
(Undergrad)
(Graduate)
538.40 991.75 1,445.10 1,898.45 2,351.80 2,805.15 3,258.50 3,711.85 4,164.20 4,603.55 5,042.90 5,482.25 5,921.60 6,360.95 6,703.30 7,045.65 7,388.00 7,730.35 8,072.70 8,415.05 8,757.40 9,099.75 9,442.10 9,784.45 10,126.80 10,469.15 580.60
1,088.65
1,596.70
2,104.75
2,612.80
3,120.85
3,628.90
4,136.95
4,644.00
5,138.05
5,632.10
6,126.15
6,620.20
7,114.25
7,506.60
7,898.95
8,291.30
8,683.65
9,076.00
9,468.35
9,860.70
10,253.05
10,645.40
11,037.75
11,430.10
11,822.45
Fall 2010 Tuition and Fee Information
Tuition and Fee Disclosure
Charge
Undergraduate
12 SCH
15 SCH
Graduate
9 SCH
Comments
Tuition (Texas Resident)...............600.00 .......... 750.00 ........ 900.00 .....$50/SCH-UG,
$100/SCH Grad.***
Tuition (Non-Resident).................4,320.00 ....... 5,400.00 ..... 3,690.00 ..$360/SCH-UG,
$410/SCH-Grad.***
Plus:
Designated Tuition .......................1,273.08 ....... 1,485.26 ..... 997.11 .....$106.09/SCH-UG,
$1,485.26 max-UG*** $110.79/SCH-GR,
$1,551.06 max-GR
Utility Fee.....................................34.20 ............ 42.75 .......... 25.65 .......$2.85/SCH
Registration/Matriculation Fee.....10.00 ............ 10.00 .......... 10.00 .......$10 per semester
Student Service Fee.......................168.00 .......... 210.00 ........ 126.00 .....$14.00/SCH, $250.00 max
International Education Fee..........1.00 .............. 1.00 ............ 1.00 .........$1 per semester
IT Access Fee................................123.00 .......... 153.75 ........ 92.25 .......$10.25/SCH***
Library Technology Fee................33.00 ............ 41.25 .......... 24.75 .......$2.75/SCH
Medical Service Fee......................25.10 ............ 25.10 .......... 25.10 .......$25.10 per semester***
Student Union Fee.........................30.00 ............ 30.00 .......... 30.00 .......$30 per semester
Recreation Fee..............................75.00 ............ 75.00 .......... 75.00 .......$75 per semester
Undergraduate Advisement Fee....25.00 ............ 25.00 .......... -................$25.00 per semester
(UG students only)
Subtotal-Required Fees.................1,797.38 ....... 2,099.11 ..... 1,406.86 ..
Average Incidental Fees
Total Tuition & Fees ....................$2,397.38 ..... $2,849.11 ... $2,306.86 (Texas Resident)
Total Tuition & Fees.....................$6,117.38 . .... $7,499.11 ... $5,096.86 (Non-Resident)
General Information: The Texas Legislature, except for basic tuition, does not set the specific amount for
any particular student fee. The student fees assessed are authorized by state statute, however, the specific fee
amounts and the determination to increase fees are made by the University administration and The University
of Texas System Board of Regents.
These amounts are approximate as additional charges for course or program related fees may be incurred.
Fee Table
Semester
Credit
Hours
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Residents of Texas
(Undergrad)
(Graduate)
352.04 537.98 723.92 909.86 1,095.80 1,281.74 1,467.68 1,653.62 1,839.56 2,025.50 2,211.44 2,397.38 2,583.32 2,769.26 2,849.11 2,928.96 3,008.81 3,086.66 3,152.51 3,218.36 3,284.21 3,350.06 3,415.91 3,481.76 3,547.61 3,613.46 381.74 622.38 863.02 1,103.66 1,344.30 1,584.94 1,825.58 2,066.22 2,306.86 2,547.50 2,788.14 3,028.78 3,269.42 3,510.06 3,639.91 3,769.76 3,899.61 4,027.46 4,143.31 4,259.16 4,375.01 4,490.86 4,606.71 4,722.56 4,838.41 4,954.26 2010 Miniterm, Summer and Fall Registration Bulletin
Nonresidents of Texas
(Undergrad)
(Graduate)
662.04 1,157.98 1,653.92 2,149.86 2,645.80 3,141.74 3,637.68 4,133.62 4,629.56 5,125.50 5,621.44 6,117.38 6,613.32 7,109.26 7,499.11 7,888.96 8,278.81 8,666.66 9,042.51 9,418.36 9,794.21 10,170.06 10,545.91 10,921.76 11,297.61 11,673.46 691.74
1,242.38
1,793.02
2,343.66
2,894.30
3,444.94
3,995.58
4,546.22
5,096.86
5,647.50
6,198.14
6,748.78
7,299.42
7,850.06
8,289.91
8,729.76
9,169.61
9,607.46
10,033.31
10,459.16
10,885.01
11,310.86
11,736.71
12,162.56
12,588.41
13,014.26
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Other Information
Course Selection Information
• Building Codes •
ACAS Academic Services Building
ACSF
Academic Support Facility
ARCFArchery Field
ASSCAstroscience Complex (Planetarium)
BASCBaptist Student Center
BUSABusiness Administration Building
CAMCCampus Ministry Center
COASCommunication Arts & Sciences Bldg.
ECDCEarly Childhood Development Center
EDCCEducation Complex Classroom
EMIHEmilia Schunior Ramirez Hall
ENGREngineering Building
FAAN Fine Arts Annex
FIAA
Fine Arts Auditorium
FIABFine Arts Complex B
FIACFine Arts Complex C
FITFField and Track Facilities
GOLCGolf Course
HEPE Health & Physical Education Building
HPE2Health & Physical Education Building II
HSHEHealth Sciences & Human Services Bldg.-East
HSHW Health Sciences & Human Services Bldg.-West
LIBRUniversity Library
LEACLearning Assistance Center Building
MAGCMath & General Classroom Building
MCALMcAllen Teaching Site
SCULCPhysical Science Building
RGCC Rio Grande City Center
SBSC Social & Behavioral Sciences Building
SCIE
New Science Complex Classroom
SOCF Soccer Field
SOUH Southwick Hall
STUSStudent Services Building
TRAF Track Field
VC
Visitors Center
• Class Day Codes •
M
T
Monday only
Tuesday only
W Wednesday only
R
Thursday only
F
Friday only
S
Saturday only
MWF
Classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday
TR
Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday
MW
Classes meet Monday and Wednesday
MTWRF
Classes meet Monday through Friday
MTWR
Classes meet Monday through Thursday
TBA
To be announced
• Course Prerequisites •
All students are expected to satisfactorily complete prerequisites for courses in which they plan to enroll.
Students are responsible for ensuring they have met all prerequisites as stated in the University Catalog.
• Course Numbering •
Courses are numbered to show both the level at which they are offered and the semester hour value
of the course. The first digit represents the level, and the second digit represents the credit hours.
Example:
ENG 1 3 0 1 is a freshman course
ENG 1 3 0 2 is a three-credit hour course
1000-numbered courses...............Freshman level
2000-numbered courses...............Sophomore level
5-9000-numbered courses.............Graduate/doctoral level
3000-numbered courses...... Junior level
4000-numbered courses...... Senior level
Students must be accepted to graduate program to enroll in 5000-7000-numbered courses and
accepted to a doctoral program to enroll in 8000-9000-numbered courses.
• Distance Learning Courses •
n UTPA DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES
UTPA offers several types of distance learning education courses in addition to the traditional classroom setting. Inter-
active video courses are identified by the letter “I” after the section number, local Web delivery courses are identified by
the letter “L” after the section number and reduced seat time courses are identified with the letter “R” after the section
number:
(i.e. ENG 1301.90I, ENG 1301.90L, or Eng 1301.90R)
An Interactive Distance Learning fee of $25 per semester credit hour will be charged to students enrolled in interactive
video courses. For further information, contact the course instructor, visit the Center for Distance Learning Web site at
colt.utpa.edu or call the center at 956/381-2979.
n UT TELECAMPUS COURSES
Several UT campuses have collaborated to offer online master’s degrees and first-year
freshman courses. UT Telecampus courses are identified by the letter “T” after the section number:
(i.e. ENG 1301.90T)
Students enrolled in the Online Kinesiology Graduate Program will be charged a distance education fee of $19.15 per
course. For more information on how to apply, refer to this Web site: http://www.telecampus.utsystem.edu.
Students participating in UT Telecampus courses must register both at UTPA and at the UT Telecampus Web site above.
n OFF-CAMPUS COURSES
Courses offered at an off-campus site are identified by the letter “X” after the section number.
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Blackboard Instructions
Blackboard is the learning management system used by UTPA to deliver course material
online. If your course has the letter “L” after the section number then your course
will be delivered fully online over the Internet. In addition, students taking traditional
classroom-based courses may use Blackboard to augment their courses with discussion
boards, group projects or other online methods. Contact your instructor for more
information.
Login to Blackboard
1. Open a Web browser and type in the Web address http://colt.utpa.edu.
2. Click the “Blackboard LOGIN” link located at the upper left of the page.
3. Click the “Login” link on the top right of the page.
4. In the username box type in your UTPA username.
a. Your username is the same as your UTPA username and is case sensitive.
5. Type in your password.
a. Your password is the same as your UTPA password and is also case sensitive.
6. Click “OK.”
7. If you successfully logged in, you will see a list of your courses using Blackboard. Click on the title of the course you want to access.
8. If you were unable to log in, you may need to synchronize your password. To synchronize your password follow steps 1 and 2. Click on the “Synchronize” link on the left hand side. Read and follow the instructions on the screen to log in once you synchronized your password successfully. If you continue to have problems or if you have any questions on how to synchronize your password, please contact us using the contact information below.
Questions or Problems with Blackboard?
For problems with Blackboard contact the Blackboard Helpdesk at 956/318-5327, e-mail colt.
utpa.edu or visit colt.utpa.edu/helpdesk. The Blackboard Helpdesk is located at the EDCC 2.202
(New Education Complex).
Questions or Problems with your UTPA password?
Contact the IT Services Helpdesk at 956/381-2020.
Sam Houston State University
For information regarding the SHSU program,
please check online registration bulletin on ASSIST for updates.
(i.e. ENG 1301.60X)
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Course Selection Information
General Education/University Requirements
43-Hour Core Curriculum
Developmental Education (Non-credit) THEA/ACT scores determine placement
q
q
q
q
ENG ENG MATH MATH 1310 Reading/Vocab
1320 Basic Writing
1300 Elementary Algebra
1334 Intermediate Algebra
Students who fail one or more sections of the THEA exam must enroll
in appropriate developmental education activity every semester until
passing standards have been achieved. Students who do not enroll in a
developmental education course will be placed in a TSI tutorial lab ($105
fee).
Additionally, enrollment in specific skill area courses will not be permitted until passing grades are achieved in the appropriate developmental
course(s). These courses are: Reading: HIST 2313/2314, PSY 1310, POLS
2313/2314, ENG 2303/2305/2307; Math: MATH 1340/1321 or higher level
math; Writing: ENG 1301/1302.
A. COMMUNICATION
Group 1. Freshman English (6 hours with a grade of “C” or higher required):
q ENG q ENG 1301 Composition or 1387 Honors
1302 Rhetoric or 1388 Honors
B. HUMANITIES
Group 1. English Literature (3 hours required)
Select one course from the following:
q ENG 2300 Intro to Literature
q ENG
2303 American Literature
q ENG
2305 English Literature
q ENG
2307 World Literature
q ENG
2308 Special Topics
q ENG
2313 Dramatic Literature
q ENG
2387 World Literature (Honors)
q ENG
2388 World Literature (Honors)
Group 2. Other Humanities
Select one course from each of the following two areas:
Area 1: The Arts (3 hours)
q ART
1301 Appreciation
q COMM 1301 Cinema Appreciation
q COMM 2312 Theatre Appreciation
q DANC 2323 Dance Appreciation
q LAMS 2301 Inter-American Studies
q MUS
1307 Appreciation
q MUS
1308 Mexican Folk Music
Area 2: Philosophy and Modern/Classical Language Literature (3 hours)
q ANTH 1354 Anthropology of Expressive Culture
q PHIL 1305 Critical Thinking
q PHIL 1310 Intro to Philosophy
q PHIL 1320 Intro to Logic
q PHIL 2330 Intro to Ethics
q PHIL 2340 Philosophy of Person
q PHIL 2350 Social Philosophy
q PHIL 2370 Eastern Thought
q PHIL 2390 Professional Ethics
q PHIL 2391 Biomedical Ethics
q PHIL 2392 Business Ethics
q PHIL 2393 Engineering Ethics
q MCLL 2301 Classical Language Literature
q HONR 2387 Humanities I
q HONR 2388 Humanities II
Consult the Undergraduate Catalog or specific department for
further requirements for a degree in your area of interest.
HONORS Program students must meet with program adviser.
C. Science and Mathematics
Group 1. Natural Science (8 hours in same discipline)
Complete one of the following course sequences:
q ASTRO 1401, 1402
q BIOL 1401, 1402 General Biology
q BIOL 1487, 1488 (Honors)
q BIOL 2403, 2404 Anat. and Phys.
q CHEM 1301/1101, 1302/1102
q GEOL 1401, 1402
q PSCI 1421, 1422
q PHYS 1401, 1402, 2401, 2402
Group 2. Mathematics (3 hours with a grade of “C” or higher required):
q MATH 1340 College Algebra/1387 Algebra Honors
q MATH 1341 Business Algebra
q MATH 1348 Contemporary Mathematics
q MATH 1389 Contemporary Mathematics (Honors Plan)
q MATH 1450 Pre-calculus with Trigonometry
q MATH 1460 Calculus/1487 Calculus Honors
q PHIL 1321 Intro to Formal Logic
D. *Computer Literacy (2 hours required):
q CIS
1201 Intro to Information Systems and Technology
q CSCI
1201 Intro to Computer and Information Technology
q MECE 1221 Engineering Graphics (for Mechanical Engineering Majors Only)
* A student may take a three-semester hour course, but only two hours will be counted toward
the core requirement and one hour will count toward the major. Contact an adviser for specific
degree program requirements.
E. Social Sciences
Group 1. American History (6 hours required)
q HIST 2313 or 2387 (Honors)
q HIST
2314 or 2388 (Honors)
Group 2. Political Science (6 hours required)
q POLS 2313 or 2387 (Honors)
q POLS 2314 or 2388 (Honors)
Group 3. Other Social Science (3 hours required)
Select one course from the following:
q ANTH 1323 Cultural Anthropology
q ANTH 1324 Human Evolution
q ANTH 1342 Intro to Archaeology
q ANTH 1353 Intro to Folklore
q ANTH 2323 Mex-Am. Culture
q CRIJ
1301 Intro to Criminal Justice
q CRIJ
1307 Crime in America
q ECON 1301 Intro to Economics
q ECON 2301 Principles of Economics I
q PSY
1310 Intro to Psychology
q SOC
1313 Principles of Sociology
q SOC
1323 Current Social Issues
q SOC
1387 Principles of Sociology (Honors)
q SOC
2333 Marriage and Family
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reserves the right to change any information, including statement of fees, course offerings, admission and graduation requirements,
without notice or obligation in keeping with the policies of The University of Texas System and in conformity with the laws of the state
of Texas.
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