Mandatory Advisement: Oct. 17-Nov. 18
Registration Bulletin
The University of Texas-Pan American TM
Spring 2012
ASSIST Registration
Registration is accessed
on the web at
assist.utpa.edu.
To ensure the security of
registration activity on your
record, you will need your
username and password to
access web registration. An
advisement hold will need
to be cleared by an adviser.
Access will also depend on your
classification Oct. 31-Nov. 14.
Extended
Office Hours
Spring 2012
Jan. 10
Tues.
8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Jan. 17-19
Tues.-Thursday
8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Jan. 24
Tues.
8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Please refer to pg. 3 for key offices
to which this schedule will apply.
AVOID LATE FEES!
REGISTER and PAY For Spring
by Jan. 10, 2012
ASSIST Registration
Advanced Services for Student Information Supported by Technology
Spring 2012
ASSIST REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT DAYS
Spring (jan. 17-May 11)
ASSIST Registration.................................................... Oct. 31-Jan. 10
Payment Due Date.................................................................... Jan. 10
Students dropped for non-payment.......................................... Jan. 11
ASSIST Late Registration................................................... Jan. 11-16
($40 late fees)
Payment must be received by the appropriate date.
Classes begin......................................................................... Jan. 17
ASSIST Late Registration................................................... Jan. 17-20
($90 late fees)
Last day to late register or add a course.................................... Jan. 20
Payment Due Date.................................................................... Jan. 24
Students dropped for non-payment.......................................... Jan. 25
Online student bill will be available after Nov. 14, 2011.
NOTICE
Students who register for classes and 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.
Assigned by classification as follows:
Graduate and
Post-baccalaureate students....Beginning Oct. 31 ...................................(Mon.)
(DR, MA, PB, PM)
Seniors (SR)...........................................Beginning Nov. 2 .................................... (Wed.)
Juniors (JR)...........................................Beginning Nov. 4 ...................................... (Fri.)
Sophomores (SO)................................Beginning Nov. 8 ................................... (Tues.)
.
Freshmen (FR)......................................Beginning Nov. 14 ..................................(Mon.)
Free Days – All Students beginning Nov. 19
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.
2012 Spring Registration Bulletin
Payment Options
n FINANCIAL AID
To ensure processing before registration, the
recommended priority date for submitting the
2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid
“FAFSA” for Spring/Summer was April 1, 2011.
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 2012!
The final deadline to apply for financial aid for Spring/
Summer 2011 is June 30, 2012. But why wait? Apply
today!
**IMPORTANT**In addition to completing a
2011-2012 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, 2012).
Fall 2012/Spring 2013 FAFSA Information
2012-2013 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, 2012. FAFSA applications are available starting
Jan. 1, 2012.
***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.
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, log on to
www.utpa.edu/sap.
2012-2013 UTPA Excellence Scholarship
***Apply online starting September 1, 2011 ***
REMINDER: The deadline to apply for the UTPA
Excellence Scholarship is Jan. 15, 2012. Students
must apply online at
www.utpa.edu/excellence.
(Online scholarship applications will be available in
September). Students who have scholarship questions
may call the Scholarship Office at (956) 665-2935 or
go to askrio.utpa.edu.
For Further Information: For questions on financial
aid, visit the Student Financial Services office located
on the first floor of the Student Services Building.
For assistance in completing your financial aid
application (FAFSA), please visit our Express Lab
located on the first floor of the Student Services
Building. You may also visit our website at
http://www.utpa.edu/finaid.
For phone inquiries, call (956) 665-2501 or go to
http://askrio.utpa.edu.
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2012 Spring Registration Bulletin
Extended Office Hours
n CREDIT CARDS AND CHECKS
VISA, MasterCard or Discover cards and check are
accepted. To pay with a credit card or by check using
ASSIST web services, go to assist.utpa.edu.
n CASH, CHECKS 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.
Checks or cash payments may be placed in the deposit
box located outside the Office of Payments and Collections.
n INSTALLMENT PLAN
Students must present a picture ID and sign a contract at
the Office of Payments and Collections, Student Services
Bldg., Rm. 1.145. This is only available during spring
and fall semesters.
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 access at the Emergency Loan Office
or the BronCard Office. You must show two forms of
identification to sign up.
Application process begins: Nov. 8, 2011
Application process ends: Jan. 24, 2012
Date loan must be paid by: April 1, 2012
Due to THECB section 56.051, the Emergency Tuition
and Fees Loan will NOT pay for the following fees:
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) 665-2723 or (956) 665-2191 or email Loanoffice@
utpa.edu.
Extended Office Hours
8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Spring:
Key offices include the following:
UTPA Campus Operator............................................................(956) 665-2011 or 866-441-8872
Tues. ..................................... Jan. 10, 2012
Tues.-Thurs. ������������������Jan. 17-19, 2012
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
Disability Services Office......................................................................UC 108
Emergency Loan Office.........................................................................AB 214
Graduate Office......................................................................................AB 116
Testing Services.....................................................................................UTPA Annex Bldg.
International Admissions and Services..................................................LEAC 156
IT Service Desk Email Support.............................................................ACAS 1.102
Learning Assistance Center (LAC)........................................................LEAC 100
Office of the Registrar............................................................................SS 1.150
Parking Services Office..........................................................................ASF 1.201
Payments and Collections Office...........................................................SS 1.145
Student Financial Services.....................................................................SS 1.192
Student Health Services.........................................................................613 N. Sugar Rd.
Important Phone Numbers
College of Arts and Humanities
Dean’s Office......................................665-2175
Art.......................................................665-3480
Communication...................................665-3583
English................................................665-3421
History & Philosophy.........................665-3561
Honors.................................................665-3461
Modern Languages..............................665-3441
Music..................................................665-3471
College of
Business Administration
Dean’s Office......................................665-3311
Accounting amd Business Law...........665-2406
Computer Information Systems
& Quantitative Methods......................665-3353
Economics, Finance
& General Business.............................665-3354
Management, Marketing
& International Business.....................665-3351
College of Education
Dean’s Office......................................665-3627
Alternative Certification......................665-3486
Certification Office..............................665-3408
Curriculum & Instruction....................665-3401
Educational Psychology......................665-3466
Health & Kinesiology.........................665-3501
Department of Educational
Leadership...........................................665-3436
College of Engineering and
computer Science
Dean’s Office.................................... 665-3068
Computer Science & Engineering..... 665-2320
Electrical Computer & Engineering..... 665-2609
Manufacturing Engineering............... 665-2606
Mechanical Engineering.................... 665-2394
Learning Assistance Center (LAC)
TSI Coordinator..........................................665-2529
Reading Tutoring........................................665-2588
Math Tutoring.............................................665-2532
Writing Tutoring.........................................665-2538
CAI Lab......................................................665-2364
College of Health Sciences
and Human Services
Student Services
Academic Advisement &
Dean’s Office.................................... 665-2291 Mentoring Center........................................665-7120
Dietetics............................................. 665-5264 Advisement (TSI) .......................................665-2529
Clinical Laboratory Sciences............. 665-5269 Admissions & New Student Services ........665-2999
Communication Disorders................. 665-7040 Blackboard Helpdesk..................................665-5327
Nursing.............................................. 665-3491 Counseling & Psychological Services .......665-2574
Occupational Therapy........................ 665-2475 Emergency Loans & Loan Collections.......665-2191
Graduate Studies ........................................665-3661
Physician Assistant
Studies Program................................ 665-2298 Intl. Admissions & Services .......................665-2922
Rehabilitative Services...................... 665-7036 Library ........................................................665-3306
Social Work....................................... 665-3575 Registrar’s Office .......................................665-2201
www.registrars.utpa.edu
College of Science and mathematics
Orientation..................................................665-2999
Dean’s Office.................................... 665-2404
Payments & Collections .............................665-2715
Biology.............................................. 665-3537
www.utpa.edu/studentbilling
Chemistry.......................................... 665-3371
Student Financial Services .........................665-2501
Mathematics...................................... 665-3452
www.utpa.edu/finaid
Phys., Geology & Phys. Science....... 665-3521
Testing Office .............................................665-2457
University Police Department ....................665-7151
College of
Social and Behavioral Sciences
University Retention Advisement
Dean’s Office.................................... 665-3551 Program (URAP)........................................665-2319
Criminal Justice................................. 665-3566 Veteran Services..........................................665-7934
Military Science................................. 665-3600
Political Science................................ 665-3341
Psychology & Anthropology............. 665-3329
Sociology........................................... 665-3321
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University Calendar
Native
GPA Policy
Spring Session 2012
Sept. 16, 2011, Friday
Deadline to file Application for Degree Form with the Office of the Registrar and Graduate Application for Degree Form with the Graduate Office for May 2012 graduation.
Oct. 17, 2011, Monday-Nov. 18, 2011, Friday
Mandatory Academic Advisement begins for
Spring 2012.
Oct. 31, 2011, Monday
ASSIST registration (Web) begins by classification for
Spring 2012.
Nov. 1, 2011, Tuesday
1. Priority undergraduate admission deadline. For graduate
application deadlines go to the Graduate School website
www.utpa.edu/gradschool for graduate application
deadlines.
2. Undergraduate admission deadline for international
students currently not studying in another U.S. institution
for Spring 2012.
Dec. 1, 2011, Thursday
Undergraduate admission deadline for international
students currently studying in another U.S. institution with a visa for Spring 2012
Dec. 2, 2011, Friday
Deadline to file Graduate Application for Degree Form with the Graduate Office for May 2012 graduation.
Dec. 22, 2011, Thursday
Admission application and document deadline for late
registration. Applications received after this deadline will
be processed for the next semester.
Jan. 10, 2012, Tuesday
Payment due for students who registered between
Oct. 31, 2011-Jan. 10, 2012
Jan. 11, 2012, Wednesday
1.Students dropped for non-payment.
2. 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.
Jan. 16, 2012, Monday
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, no classes.
for Summer I 2012.
April 2, 2012, Monday
Last day to drop a course or withdraw through the Office of
the Registrar. After this date student remains enrolled in
course and receives letter grade earned.
April 6-7, 2012, Inclusive
Easter holiday, no classes.
April 13, 2012, Friday
Deadline to file Application for Degree Form with the Office of Registrar for December 2012 graduation.
April 27, 2012, Friday
Admission application and document deadline for late registration for the miniterm. Applications received after
this deadline will be processed for the next semester.
May 1, 2012, Tuesday
1. Undergraduate admissions deadline for international students currently studying in another U.S. institution with a visa for Summer I 2012.
2. Undergraduate admission deadline for international
students currently NOT studying in another U.S.
institution for Summer II 2012.
May 3-4, 2012, Inclusive
Study Days, no classes or final exams permitted.
May 5-11, 2012, Inclusive
Final examinations.
May 12, 2012, Saturday
Commencement exercises.
May 14, 2012, Monday
Final grades to be entered by faculty no later than 3 p.m.
May 18, 2012, Friday
Admission application and document deadline for late registration for the Summer I semester. Applications received
after this deadline will be processed for the next semester.
* REFUND POLICY WILL APPLY (www.utpa.edu/oip)
Miniterm, Winter Break
Application Deadline
and Study Abroad Fee Due
Jan. 25, 2012, Wednesday
Students dropped for non-payment.
Feb. 1, 2012, Wednesday
Priority admission deadline for Summer and
Fall 2012 semesters.
April 1, 2012, Sunday
Undergraduate admission deadline for international students currently not studying in another U.S. institution
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Will courses transferred before Fall 2010 be calculated
in the Native GPA?
No, courses transferred to UTPA will not be included in
calculation of the Native GPA.
Will I lose my transfer credits?
Transfer work will not be “taken away,” however, it
will no longer be used in the calculation of any GPA
requirement. Transfer work will not be used to repeat a
course taken at UTPA for the purpose of raising a student’s
GPA.
LONG-TERM PROGRAMS
Application/Program Deposit
Spring
Summer I
Oct. 1 March 1
Fall/Spring Semester Courses:
n REGULAR HOURS
Mon.-Thurs. ................................... 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fri. .................................................. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Nov. 11
March 23 Summer II
Fall
April 1
June 1
Summer II 2012
June 1
• Variety of courses available according to the students’ needs.
• Earn credits for the courses taken at international institutions while enrolled at UTPA.
• Qualified students can apply for financial aid and scholarships.
• Crime Reporting •
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) 665-7151 and cooperate with the University Police to ensure
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.
2012 Spring Registration Bulletin
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Counseling Center
Dean of Students
(956) 665-3676
(956) 665-2529
(956) 665-2262
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.
• 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) 7424239; email: enrollmentverify@studentclearinghouse.org;
online: www.studentclearinghouse.org.
• Family Rights and Privacy Act •
The following University offices are available to assist you:
For further information, please contact our
Office of International Programs.
Address: COAS 125; Phone: (956) 665-3572; Website: http://www.utpa.edu/oip
Degree evaluation for undergraduate students is available on
the Web at assist.utpa.edu.
Mon.-Thurs.........Jan. 9-12..........7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fri.......................Jan. 13.............7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat.......................Jan. 14.............11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sun......................Jan. 15.............Closed
Mon.....................Jan. 16.............9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tue.-Wed............Jan. 17-18........7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Thurs...................Jan. 19.............7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Fri.......................Jan. 20.............7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat.......................Jan. 21.............11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sun......................Jan. 22.............Closed
Mon.-Wed...........Jan. 23-25........7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thurs...................Jan. 26.............7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fri.......................Jan. 27.............7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat.......................Jan. 28.............11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sun......................Jan. 29.............Closed
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, a better
understanding of the frequency of serious crime on campus and
to make this and other campuses safer.
Miniterm, Summer I
• Degree Evaluation •
n SPECIAL HOURS (Subject to Change)
Transfer credit will be applied to meet prerequisites and
course requirements for your degree.
SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS
Jan. 24, 2012, Tuesday
Payment due for students who registered or made
schedule changes Jan. 11-20.
March 11-16, 2012, Inclusive
Spring Break, no classes.
What is a Native GPA?
The Native GPA is also known as the Institutional GPA.
The Native GPA is used for purposes such as awarding
degree honors, probation/suspension, and degree GPA
requirements (i.e. core GPA, major/minor GPA, etc.).
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS
Jan. 20, 2012, Friday
1. Last day to register through ASSIST or by
special permission.
2. Deadline to file Undergraduate Application for Degree
Form with the Office of the Registrar and Graduate
Application for Degree Form with the Graduate Office
for August 2012 graduation.
Feb. 15, 2012, Wednesday
Last day to change course to non-credit.
Native GPA
The Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at UTPA is
calculated based on courses taken at UTPA and excludes
transferred grades. This policy is effective Fall 2010.
June 1, 2012, Friday
Undergraduate admissions deadline for international students currently studying in another U.S. institution with a visa for Summer II 2012.
Jan. 17, 2012, Tuesday
1. First day of classes.
2. ASSIST late registration. Late fees of $90 will be
assessed to new registrants beginning on this day.
Feb. 1, 2012, Wednesday
1. Twelfth class day (Official Census Date).
2. Last day to receive 100 % refund for “dropped”
classes. The student must remain enrolled in one
course in order to receive 100 % refund for the
dropped course(s).
Repeating a Course
The policy regarding repeating a course(s) applies only
to those courses completed/repeated at The University
of Texas-Pan American. Transfer grades will not replace
a grade earned at UTPA for the purpose of raising a
student’s grade point average (GPA). This policy has been
in place since Fall 2009.
• Bookstore Hours •
General Information
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, Rick Gray
4. Student Government Office
C.
Financial Records
1. Business Affairs Office, Martin V. Baylor
2. Student Financial Services, Elaine Rivera
II. Directory Information
At its discretion, the University may release directory
information which shall include:
1. name, address, telephone number
2. date and place of birth
3. major field of study
4. participation in officially recognized activities and sports
5. dates of attendance
6. most recent previous educational institution attended
7. classification
8. degrees and awards received
9. date of graduation
10. physical factors (height and weight) of athletes
11.photographs
12. University e-mail address
Students may have directory information withheld by
notifying the Office of the Registrar in writing. Requests for
nondisclosure will be honored by the institution until such
time that the student grants permission, in writing, to release
the information.
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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 of Record” 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 nonacademic 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.
• 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 University Center, Rm.
108 or call (956) 665-7005, or voice/TDD (956) 665-7092
to receive information on the variety of services and TDD
units available on campus besides the following pay phones
with TDD service:
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 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 adviser.
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• Spring 2012 Final Exam Schedule •
Saturday, May 5
For classes that meet
Exam Time
S (8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.)..................................8-9:45 a.m.
Monday, May 7
For classes that meet
Exam Time
MWF (7:45-8:35 a.m.)................................8-9:45 a.m.
MWF (10:45-11:35 a.m.)............................10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
MW (2:35-3:50 p.m.)..................................1:15-3 p.m.
Math 1300, Math 2330 STAT 2330 classes.....3:30-5:15 p.m.**
M (4:30-7 p.m.)...........................................5:45-7:30 p.m.
M (5:45-8:25 p.m.)......................................5:45-7:30 p.m.
MW (5:45-7 p.m.).......................................5:45-7:30 p.m.
M (7:10-9:55 p.m.)......................................8-9:45 p.m.
MW (8:40-9:55 p.m.)..................................8-9:45 p.m.
Tuesday, May 8
For classes that meet
Exam Time
TR (7:45-9 a.m.).........................................8-9:45 a.m.
TR (10:35-11:50 a.m.)................................10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
TR (2:35-3:50 p.m.)....................................1:15-3 p.m.
Math 1334 and Math 1341 classes..............3:30-5:15 p.m.**
T (4:30-7 p.m.)............................................5:45-7:30 p.m.
T (5:45-8:25 p.m.).......................................5:45-7:30 p.m.
TR (5:45-7 p.m.).........................................5:45-7:30 p.m.
T (7:10-9:55 p.m.).......................................8-9:45 p.m.
TR (8:40-9:55 p.m.)....................................8-9:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9
For classes that meet
Exam Time
MWF (8:45-9:35 a.m.)................................8-9:45 a.m.
MWF (11:45 a.m.-12:35 p.m.)....................10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
MW (4-5:15 p.m.).......................................1:15-3 p.m.
Math 1340, 1450 and 1460 classes.............3:30-5:15 p.m.**
W (4:30-7 p.m.)...........................................5:45-7:30 p.m.
W (5:45-8:25 p.m.).....................................5:45-7:30 p.m.
W (7:10-9:55 p.m.).....................................8-9:45 p.m.
MW (7:10-8:25 p.m.)..................................8-9:45 p.m.
Thursday, May 10
For classes that meet
Exam Time
TR (9:10-10:25 a.m.)..................................8-9:45 a.m.
TR (1:10-2:25 p.m.)....................................10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
TR (4-5:15 p.m.).........................................1:15-3 p.m.
Math 1348 classes.......................................3:30-5:15 p.m.**
R (4:30-7 p.m.)............................................5:45-7:30 p.m.
R (5:45-8:25 p.m.).......................................5:45-7:30 p.m.
R (7:10-9:55 p.m.).......................................8-9:45 p.m.
TR (7:10-8:25 p.m.)....................................8-9:45 p.m.
Friday, May 11
For classes that meet
Exam Time
MWF (9:45-10:35 a.m.)..............................8-9:45 a.m.
MW (1:10-2:25 p.m.)..................................10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
F (1-3:50 p.m.)............................................1:15-3 p.m.
F (4-6:30 p.m.)............................................3:30-5:15 p.m.
Examinations should be given only at the time designated. If
an examination needs to be changed from the scheduled time,
prior approval by the appropriate college dean is required.
Examinations for double period classes should be given at
the time scheduled for the first hour the class meets.
** The 3:30-5:15 p.m. time slot, Monday through Thursday, will be for all-day sections of the indicated course. In
the unlikely event of a conflict of math exams the student
should contact Dr. Monty Taylor, assistant chair, Department of Mathematics, and his/her instructors for resolution.
• 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.
• Graduation •
n GRADUATION RATE
Student Right to Know Information—The graduation rate
at The University of Texas-Pan American for students who
began Fall 2005 as full-time entering freshmen is 33.6%.
General Information
degree and with the Graduate Office for students seeking a
master’s or doctoral degree. Applications must be submitted
by the following deadlines:
Anticipated Term of Graduation Deadline
Spring 2012......................................Sept. 16, 2011
Summer I 2012................................Dec. 2, 2011
Summer II 2012..............................Jan. 20, 2012
Fall 2012.........................................April 13, 2012
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 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 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
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.
5. They must have attempted no more than 15 hours at institutions other than Texas institutions of higher education.
* 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 Associate Registrar, at (956) 665-2389.
• 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 ......................7 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)
An Application for Degree Form must be filed with the Office
of the Registrar for students seeking a bachelor’s
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.
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n GRADUATION DEADLINES
• 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 Sophomore.................. minimum GPA Junior/Senior............... minimum GPA
Graduate/Doctoral....... minimum GPA
1.70
1.80
2.00
3.00
Students shall not receive special consideration for lack of
knowledge of scholastic status.
• TSI restrictions •
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 website at registrars.
utpa.edu, contact the Academic Advisement Center at,
(956) 665-2529, or visit University Center, Rm.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
Phone: (956) 665-7585
*Texas Success Inititiative (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
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 the following 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 IRAs 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.
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) 665-2201 or come
by the Registrar’s Office for further information.
• 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 consecutive months in the state of Texas prior
to enrollment are required before the student can be
reclassified as a resident for tuition purposes.
Undocumented immigrants 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
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.
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.
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) 665-2501.
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.
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.
n FINANCIAL AID (TITLE IV) REFUND POLICY:
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.
NOTE: You generally cannot claim more than one
benefit for the same education expense. (IRS Pub 970Tax Benefits for Higher Education)
For further information and helpful publications on
tax credits and deductions, contact a tax adviser or
visit the IRS website 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.
• Refund Policy •
n Disbursement of student credits balances are evaluated on a
weekly basis. Sign up for direct deposit to avoid waiting for a check
in the mail. To sign up for direct deposit, log in to myutpa.edu and
select the ASSIST icon.
• 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, after registration or in person at the
Office of the Registrar, SS 1.150. For more information, please
refer to pg. 57 of the Undergraduate Catalog.
Payment must be received by the appropriate deadline.
• Spring 2012 Refunds •
n CANCELLED CLASSES
Students will automatically be dropped from a cancelled
class with a 100% refund.
n DROPPED CLASSES
If a student remains enrolled in at least one course for
the session, the student will receive a 100% refund for
“dropped” course(s) through Feb. 1, 2012.
n WITHDRAWALS
If a student will not remain enrolled in any course(s) for
the semester, refunds are processed as follows:
Refund rate
If withdrawn by
100%.................. Jan. 16, 2012
80%..................... Jan. 17-23, 2012
70%..................... Jan. 24-30, 2012 50%..................... Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2012
25%..................... Feb. 7-13, 2012
0%....................... After Feb. 13, 2012
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.
2012 Spring Registration Bulletin
• Important Tuition Information •
Three-Peat Rule:
Effective Fall 2005, students who enroll in a course at UT Pan
American for the third(or beyond) 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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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 Fall 2006 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 Fall 1999 semester
but no later than the Summer 2006 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) 665-3622.
Students with academic questions are encouraged to contact the Advisement Center at (956) 665-2529.
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Spring 2012 Tuition and Fee Information
1. Tuition/Residents of Texas: $165.39 per semester
undergraduate credit hour and $220.09 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: $478.39 per semester hour for
undergraduate and $533.09 for graduate courses ***
3. Student service fee: $14 per semester credit hour with
a maximum of $250 per semester
4. Medical service fee: $27.35 ***
5. IT access fee: $10.25 per semester credit hour ***
6. International education fee: $1
7. Registration fee: $10 ***
8. Library technology fee: $3.25 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 and 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: Spring: Freshmen-$35,
Upperclassmen-$40
15. Late registration fee: $40 (non-refundable)
16. Audit fee: $20 per course (non-refundable)
17. Replacement fee for ID card: $12
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: $690 (subject to change)
23. Orientation fee: $75
24. Catalog fee: $2 per copy (after first copy)
25. Diploma replacement or duplicate fee: $20
26. Emergency loan processing fee: $20
27. Foreign transcript evaluation fee: $80
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
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 (Nonresident)....................4,356.00 ....... 1,615.46 ..... 1,081.81 ..$363/SCH-UG,
$413/SCH-Grad.***
Plus:
Designated Tuition .......................1,384.68 ....... 1,615.46 ..... 1,081.81 ..$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................39.00 ............ 48.75 .......... 29.25 .......$3.25/SCH
Medical Service Fee......................27.35 ............ 27.35 .......... 27.35 .......$27.35 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.................1,917.23 ....... 2,239.06 ..... 1,497.31 ..
Average Incidental Fees
Total Tuition & Fees ....................$2,517.23 ..... $2,989.06 ... $2,397.31 Total for Texas Resident.
(Texas Resident)
Total Tuition & Fees.....................$6,273.23 ..... $7,684.06 ... $5,214.31 Total for Non-Resident..
(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.
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.
*** Subject to approval by the UT System Board of Regents.
Applications for refunds will be processed at the
Payments and Collections Office, SS 1.145. Any deposit
for which a refund is not requested within 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.
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Fee Table
Semester
Credit
Hours
Residents of Texas
(Undergrad)
(Graduate)
Nonresidents of Texas
(Undergrad)
(Graduate)
1
364.09 393.79 677.09 706.79
2
559.83 644.23 1,185.83 1,270.23
3
755.57 894.67 1,694.57 1,833.67
4
951.31 1,145.11 2,203.31 2,397.11
5
1,147.05 1,395.55 2,712.05 2,960.55
6
1,342.79 1,645.99 3,220.79 3,523.99
7
1,538.53 1,896.43 3,729.53 4,087.43
8
1,734.27 2,146.87 4,238.27 4,650.87
9
1,930.01 2,397.31 4,747.01 5,214.31
10
2,125.75 2,647.75 5,255.75 5,777.75
11
2,321.49 2,898.19 5,764.49 6,341.19
12
2,517.23 3,148.63 6,273.23 6,904.63
13
2,712.97 3,399.07 6,781.97 7,468.07
14
2,908.71 3,649.51 7,290.71 8,031.51
15
2,989.06 3,779.86 7,684.06 8,474.86
16
3,069.41 3,910.21 8,077.41 8,918.21
17
3,149.76 4,040.56 8,470.76 9,361.56
18
3,228.11 4,168.91 8,862.11 9,802.91
19
3,294.46 4,285.26 9,241.46 10,232.26
20
3,360.81 4,401.61 9,620.81 10,661.61
21
3,427.16 4,517.96 10,000.16 11,090.96
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 2011-2012 is
$115.39 per semester credit hour for undergraduates and
$120.09 per semester credit hour for graduates.
2012 Spring Registration Bulletin
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Other Information
Second Life Instructions
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. In addition, students taking traditional
classroom-based courses may use Blackboard to augment their courses with
discussion boards, group projects or other methods. Contact your instructor for
more information.
Login to Blackboard
1. Open a web browser and type in the web address https://my.utpa.edu.
2. Enter your UTPA username and password.
-This is the same username and password used for your Bronc Mail and to log into campus computers.
3. Click “Sign-On”.
4. Click on the Blackboard icon inside the “My Applications” area.
5. If you successfully logged in, you will see a list of your courses using Blackboard.
6. Click on the title of the course you want to access.
7. If you were unable to log in, you must verify your UTPA account is active by contacting
IT Services.
a. Reasons for this could be that your account is locked, disabled or you may need
to change your password.
b. Contact IT Services Help desk at (956) 665-2020.
Questions or Problems with Blackboard?
For problems with Blackboard, contact the COLTT Help Desk at (956) 665-5327, email
colthelp@utpa.edu, or visit http://colt.utpa.edu/helpdesk. The COLTT Help Desk is located
at EDCC 2.202 (Education Complex). COLTT Help Desk hours of operation are
Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Friday until 5 p.m.
Questions or Problems with your Bronc ID password?
Contact the IT Services Helpdesk at (956) 665-2020.
Course Selection Information
Second Life is a three-dimensional multiuser virtual environment, whose islands and simulations
are created by users from all over the world. Higher education institutions have joined SL seeking
to utilize its potential application in education. If your course ends with section number “SL” then
Second Life will be used for the course.
Creating An Account
1. Go to http://secondlife.com.
2. Click on “Join Now.”
3. Choose an Avatar. Options on top of page will provide you more choices
4. Enter a username. Then “Check Availability.”
5.Click “Next Step” and fill in the information requested.
6.Then click on “Create Account.”
7.The new window will ask what type of account you would like. Select the “Free Account.”
8.If using your personal computer a download option will be given to you. Install Second Life application.
Before logging in on the Second Life application make sure to change to Advanced Mode. You will
only need to do this once on your personal machines.
Locating UTPA Island
1. On the top right search option type in “UT PanAmerican” (just as you see it, no space between
Pan American).
2. A window will open on the first choice given click “Teleport.”
HPE1
Academic Support Facility
ARCFArchery Field
ASSCAstroscience Complex (Planetarium)
BASCBaptist Student Center
BUSABusiness Administration Bldg.
CAMCCampus Ministry Center
COASCommunication Arts & Sciences Bldg.
ECDCEarly Childhood Development Center
EDCCEducation Complex Classroom
EMIHEmilia Schunior Ramirez Hall
ENGREngineering Bldg.
FAAN
FIAA
Health & Physical Education Bldg.
HPE2Health & Physical Education Bldg. II
HSHE
Health Sciences & Human Serv. Bldg.-East
HSHW Health Sciences & Human Serv. Bldg.-West
LIBRUniversity Library
LEACLearning Assistance Center Bldg.
MAGCMath & General Classroom Bldg.
MCALMcAllen Teaching Center
PHYSPhysical Science Bldg.
SBSC
SCIE
Social & Behavioral Sciences Bldg.
SOCF
Fine Arts Auditorium
FITFField and Track Facilities
TRAF
Track Field
VC
Visitors Center
Southwick Hall
STUSStudent Services Bldg.
FIACFine Arts Complex C
GOLCGolf Course
• Class Day Codes •
Tuesday only
W Wednesday only
R
Thursday only
F
Friday only
S
Saturday only
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
• Distance Learning Courses •
n UTPA DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES
UTPA offers several types of distance learning education courses in addition to the traditional classroom setting.
Interactive video courses are identified by the letter “I” after the section number, 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, Second Life courses are identified with the letters “SL” after the section number:
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 arranged
(i.e. ENG 1301.90I, ENG 1301.90L, Eng 1301.90R, Eng 1301.1SL)
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 Online Learning Teaching and
Technology site at http://colt.utpa.edu/ or call the Center at (956) 665-2979.
For UT Online Consortium information, visit the website utcoursesonline.org.
n OFF-CAMPUS COURSES
Courses offered at an off-campus site are identified by the letter “X” after the section number.
• Course Prerequisites •
(i.e. ENG 1301.60X)
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.
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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.
Soccer Field
SOUH
T
Example:
Science Complex Classroom
FIABFine Arts Complex B
M Monday only
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.
SCULC UTPA Starr County-Rio Grande City Center
Fine Arts Annex
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 ($120
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
q
q
• Course Numbering •
HARLN Harlingen Off Campus
Academic Services Bldg.
q
q
q
q
ENG ENG 1301 Rhetoric and Composition I or 1387 Honors
1302 Rhetoric and Composition II or 1388 Honors
B. HUMANITIES
• Building Codes •
ACAS
Developmental Education (Non-credit) THEA/ACT scores determine placement
Group 1. Freshman English (6 hours with a grade of “C” or higher required):
For Support:
Email: secondlife@utpa.edu
Call: (956) 665-7376
Located: Education Building, Rm. 2.202
Course Selection Information
ACSF
General Education/University Requirements
43-Hour Core Curriculum
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C. Science and Mathematics
Group 1. Natural Science (8 hours in same discipline)
Complete one of the following course sequences:
q ASTR 1401, 1402 Introductory Astronomy
q BIOL 1401, 1402 General Biology
q BIOL 1487, 1488 (Honors)
q BIOL 2403, 2404 Anatomy and Physiology
q CHEM 1301/1101, 1302/1102 General Chemistry
q CHEM 1303/1103 Chemistry in Society I
q CHEM 1304/1104 Chemistry in Society II
q GEOL 1401, 1402 Geology
q PSCI 1421, 1422 Physical Science
q PHYS 1401, 1402, 2401, 2402 Physics
Group 2. Mathematics (3 hours with a grade of “C” or higher required):
q MATH 1340 College Algebra/1387 Algebra Honors/1440
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
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)
D. *Computer Literacy (2 hours required):
q
q
q
q
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 ART
1302 Art of our Times
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
q MUS
1309 World Music
CIS
CSCI
CSCI
MECE
1201 Intro to Information Systems and Technology
1201 Intro to Computer and Information Technology
1202 Computer and Info Tech: Education
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. Contact an adviser for specific degree program requirements.
E. Social Sciences
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 2380 Latin American Philosophy
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
Some degree programs have more specific requirements for the
core curriculum. Consult the catalog or your departmental
advisor for specifics.
Group 1. American History (6 hours required)
q HIST 2313/2387 American Heritage (Honors)
q HIST
2314/2388 American Heritage (Honors)
Group 2. Political Science (6 hours required)
q POLS 2313 or 2387 U.S. & Texas Government and Politics (Honors)
q POLS 2314 or 2388 U.S. & Texas Government and Politics (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 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 SOCI 1313 Principles of Sociology
q SOCI 1323 Current Social Issues
q SOCI 1387 Principles of Sociology (Honors)
q SOCI 2331 Education and Society
2012 Spring Registration Bulletin
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While this bulletin was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time, The University of Texas-Pan American 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.
Building Legend
SSVC Student Services Visitors Center
•ExecutiveTowers
SSBL StudentServicesBldg./ExecutiveTower
CHAP Chapel of the Lord’s Prayer
STUN Student Union
ADMN Marialice Shary Shivers
Administration Bldg.
6. REIN Research & Innovation Bldg.
7. UCCF Campus Dining Services
8. UCTR University Center
9. EMLH EmiliaSchuniorRamirezHall
10. TROX TroxelResidenceHall
11. HRTG HeritageHall
12. BRVI Bronc Village, Student Apartments
13. ASFC AcademicSupportFacilitiesComplex
•PhysicalPlant
•PoliceDepartment
•ParkingServices
•MailRoom
14. CRMF Rio Grande Center for
Manufacturing
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
15. STAD Baseball Stadium
16. SBSC Social and Behavioral Sciences
17. HSHWHealthSciencesandHuman
Services West
18. HSHE HealthSciencesandHuman
ServicesEast
19. CULP Central Utility Plant
20. CASB Communication Arts and Sciences
21. BUSA Business Administration Bldg.
22. LIBR University Library
23. MAGC Mathematics and General Classroom
24. EDUCEducationComplex
25. SCNE Science Building & Planetarium
26. HPE1HealthandPhysicalEducationBldg.I
27. HPE2HealthandPhysicalEducationBldg.II
28. TRAKTrackandSoccerField
29. ITTBInternationalTrade&Technology
Building(IT2)
30. UVBSUniversityBookstore/CentralStore
31. COXTOrvilleCoxTennisCourts
32. ENGREngineeringBldg
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
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43.
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53.
ACSBAcademicServices(ComputerLabs)
PHYS Physical Science Bldg.
FABC Fine Arts C-Recital & Band
FAAXFineArtsAnnex
FABB Fine Arts B-Office and Classroom
FABA Fine Arts Auditorium
SOUHSouthwickHall
LEAC Learning Assistance Center
LAMRLamarCampusComplex
THER ThermalStorageTank
CCDC Child Care Development Center
HRBLHumanResources
IMFD Intramural Fields
RAHCRegionalAcademicHealthCenter
UNTYUnityHall
VWOFVanWeekBuilding
WRSC Wellness and Recreation Sports
Complex
STHCStudentHealthCenter
UCBR University Ballroom
NECC NewComputerCenter
BNSB Behavioral Neuroscience Bldg
A visitor parking permit may
be obtained at the information
booth or from the UTPA
Police Department, ASFC 1.201
9/28/2011
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