AVOID LATE FEES! REGISTER and PAY For Fall BY Aug. 21, 2012
Registration Bulletin
The University of Texas-Pan American™
2012 Summer and Fall Sessions
Mandatory Advisement: March 19-April 16
NOTICE
After the 12th day of a Fall or
Spring semester, or after the
4th day of a Summer term,
you must request a drop or
withraw card at the Office
of the Registrar to drop or
withdraw. 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.
Criteria to enroll in
a Minimester course
(Register for Miniterm course
in Summer I term).
Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible to enroll
in a miniterm course:
1. Be TSI exempt or have met all
TSI requirements.
2. Not be currently on academic
probation.
3. Be classified as a freshman or
higher (no high school concurrent enrollment students).
4. Enroll in one miniterm course.
Extended
Office Hours
1st
Length of Term
Payment
Semester
(No. of Weeks)
Due
Miniterm 2012
May 8 and 14
Tues. and Mon. • 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Summer
I
Summer I 2012
May 30 and June 4-5
Wed. and Mon.-Tues.
8 a.m.-7 p.m.
July 5 and 11-12
Summer
II
Thurs., Wed.-Thurs.
8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Fall 2012
Aug. 21
Tues. • 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Fall
Aug. 27-30
Mon.-Thurs. • 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Please refer to pg. 3 for
key offices to which this
schedule will apply.
2nd
Payment
Due
Last
Day to
Register
Last
Payment
Due
Class
Begins
Census
Date
Last Day to
Receive a
Drop Grade
(DR)
Last
Class
Day
Final Exam
Miniterm (3 wks.)
May 8
-----
May 11
May 15
May 14
May 15
May 25
May 30
June 1
4 wks.
May 8*
May 30
June 5
June 7
June 4
June 6
June 25
June 29
July 2
Traditional (5 wks.)
May 8*
May 30
June 5
June 7
June 4
June 7
July 2
July 6
July 9
May 8*
May 30
June 5
June 7
June 4
June 12
Aug. 1
Aug. 14
Aug. 16
4 wks.
July 5
-----
July 6
July 9
July 5
July 9
July 26
Aug. 1
Aug. 2
Traditional (5 wks.)
July 5
-----
July 12
July 16
July 11
July 16
Aug. 6
Aug. 15
Aug. 17
W8A (8 wks.)
Aug. 21
-----
Aug. 30
Sept. 5
Aug. 27
Sept. 4
Oct. 4
Oct. 15
Oct. 16-17
W8B (8 wks.)
Aug. 21
-----
Aug. 30
Sept. 5
Oct. 18
Oct. 25
Nov. 26
Dec. 5
Dec. 8-14
(Refer to pg. 6)
Traditional
(15 wks.)
Aug. 21
-----
Aug. 30
Sept. 5
Aug. 27
Sept.12
Nov. 12
Dec. 5
Dec. 8-14
(Refer to pg. 6)
Summer III
(10 wks.)
Summer II 2012
ASSIST Registration
ASSIST Registration
Advanced Services for Student Information Supported by Technology
You MUST be advised
before you register.
Miniterm, Summer I, Summer II and Fall 2012
ASSIST REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT DAYS
Registration can be
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.
Assigned by classification as follows:
Graduate and
Post-baccalaureate
. Beginning
S
TUDENTS
......................................April
2 ................(Mon.)
Beginning
Juniors ...........................................April 6 ................(Fri.)
Sophomores ...............................April 10 ..............(Tues.)
Seniors .......................................... April 4 ................(Wed.)
Freshmen ......................................April 16 ..............(Mon.)
Free Days: All Students beginning April 16
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.
2011 Miniterm,
Summer
and Fall REGISTRATION
Registration Bulletin
2012 SUMMER
& FALL
SEMESTER
BULLETIN
Page 1
STUDY ABROAD
PROGRAMS
Individual Programs
Enrollment Deadlines:
Summer I2012........................ March 1, 2012
Summer II 2012.......................... April 1, 2012
Fall 2012 .................................... June 1, 2012
Spring 2013.................................Oct. 1, 2012
Faculty-led Programs
Enrollment Deadlines:
Miniterm 2012....................... March 23, 2012
Summer I 2012...................... March 23, 2012
Summer II 2012.......................... June 1, 2012
Winterbreak............................. Nov. 15, 2012
Fall/Spring Semester Courses:
•
•
•
•
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
During the Fall and Spring semesters, the University
offers an installment payment option. Students can select
the installment payment option on assist.utpa.edu
or come into the Payments & Collections Office at Student Services Bldg., Rm. 1.145 (must bring in a picture
ID). There is a $30 non-refundable fee for using the payment plan. The plan consists of four equal payments, the
first few on the designated tuition due date and three subsequent payments on the first business day of the months
immediately following the semester census date.
Fall 2012 payments will be as follows:
1st payment – Aug. 21, 2012
2nd payment – Oct. 1, 2012
3rd payment – Nov. 1, 2012
4th payment – Dec. 3, 2012
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 11, 2012
Summer II.......................................................................... June 11, 2012
Fall ................................................................................... July 18, 2012
Application process ends:
Miniterm.............................................................................. May 15, 2012
Summer I.............................................................................. June 7, 2012
Summer II........................................................................... July 16, 2012
Fall .................................................................................... Sept. 5, 2012
Date loan must be paid by:
Miniterm and Summer I....................................................... July 1, 2012
Summer II.........................................................................August 1, 2012
Fall ..................................................................................... Nov. 1, 2012
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:
Office of International Programs
1201 W. University Drive, COAS 125
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
(956) 665-3572
Email: intlcenter@utpa.edu
Web: 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) 6652723 or (956) 665-2191 or email Loanoffice@utpa.edu.
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 summer is Feb. 15,
2012. 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
2012 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).
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.
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/sap.
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 website at
http://www.utpa.edu/finaid.
For phone inquiries, call (956) 665-2501.
2012-2013
UTPA Excellence Scholarships
***Apply online starting September 2011 ***
REMINDER: The deadline to apply for the UTPA
Excellence Scholarships is Jan. 15. 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.
2011 Miniterm,
Summer
and Fall REGISTRATION
Registration Bulletin
2012 SUMMER
& FALL
SEMESTER
BULLETIN
Page 2
Extended Office Hours • 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Miniterm
Tuesday
May 8, 2012
Summer I
Wednesday
May 30, 2012
Summer II
Thursday
July 5, 2012
Fall
Tuesday
Aug. 21, 2012
Monday
May 14, 2012
Monday-Tuesday
June 4-5, 2012
Wednesday-Thursday
July 11-12, 2012
Monday-Thursday
Aug. 27-30, 2012
UTPA Campus Operator.......................................................................665-2011 or 866-441-8872
Key offices include the following:
Admissions and New Student Services......................................................... UTPA Visitors Center
BronCard Office.......................................................................................................... ACAS 1.101
Campus Housing........................................................................................ Dorm Lobbies, UC 315
Center for Online Learning, Teaching and Technology (COLT)................................ EDCC 2.202
Disabilities Service Office..................................................................................................UC 108
Emergency Loan Office.......................................................................................................AB 214
Graduate Office....................................................................................................................AB 116
Testing Services...............................................................................................UTPA Haggar Bldg.
International Admissions and Services...........................................................................LEAC 156
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.
University Academic Advisement Center (UAAC)................................ Southwick Hall, Rm. 103
n
College of Arts
and Humanities
Dean’s Office......................................... 665-2175
Art.......................................................... 665-3480
Communication...................................... 665-3583
English................................................... 665-3421
History and Philosophy.......................... 665-3561
Honors.................................................... 665-3461
Modern Languages................................. 665-3441
Music..................................................... 665-3471
College of
Business Administration
Dean’s Office......................................... 665-3311
Accounting & Business Law................. 665-2406
Computer Information Systems
& Quantitative Methods......................... 665-3353
Economics & Finance............................ 665-3354
Management........................................... 665-3351
Marketing............................................... 665-5007
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 and Kinesiology.......................... 665-3501
Educational Leadership.......................... 665-3436
College of Engineering and
computer Science
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS n
Dean’s Office........................................ 665-3068
Computer Science . ............................... 665-2320
Computer Engineering............................ 665-2609
Manufacturing Engineering................... 665-2606
Mechanical Engineering........................ 665-2394
Political Science.................................... 665-3341
Psychology & Anthropology................. 665-3329
Sociology............................................... 665-3321
Learning Assistance Center (LAC)
Reading Tutoring................................... 665-2588
College of Health Sciences
Math Tutoring........................................ 665-2532
Writing Tutoring.................................... 665-2538
and Human Services
Dean’s Office........................................ 665-2291 CAI Lab................................................. 665-2364
Dietetics................................................. 665-5264
Clinical Laboratory Sciences................. 665-5269
Student Services
Communication Disorders..................... 665-7040 Admissions and New Student Services .665-2999
Nursing.................................................. 665-3491 University Academic Advising
Occupational Therapy............................ 665-2475 Center (UAAC)...................................... 665-7120
Physician Assistant Studies Program..... 665-2298 Blackboard Helpdesk............................. 665-5327
Rehabilitative Services.......................... 665-7036 Counseling & Psychological Services .. 665-2574
Social Work........................................... 665-3575 Emergency Loans & Loan Collections.. 665-2191
Graduate Studies ................................... 665-3661
College of Science
Intl. Admissions & Services ................. 665-2922
and mathematics
Library .................................................. 665-3306
Dean’s Office........................................ 665-2404 Office of the Registrar . ......................... 665-2201
Biology.................................................. 665-3537 www.utpa.edu/registrars
Chemistry.............................................. 665-3371 Orientation............................................. 665-2999
Mathematics.......................................... 665-3452 Payments & Collections ....................... 665-2715
Physics & Geology................................ 665-3521 Student Financial Services . .................. 665-2501
www.utpa.edu/finaid
Testing Office . ...................................... 665-2457
College of Social
University Police Department . ............. 665-7151
and Behavioral Sciences
Dean’s Office........................................ 665-3551 University Retention Advisement
Criminal Justice..................................... 665-3566 Program (URAP)................................... 665-2319
Military Science..................................... 665-3600 Veterans Services .................................. 665-7934
2011 Miniterm,
Summer
and Fall REGISTRATION
Registration Bulletin
2012 SUMMER
& FALL
SEMESTER
BULLETIN
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Page
University Calendar
Miniterm, Summer, and Fall 2012 Sessions
January 20, 2012, Friday
Deadline to file graduate application degree form with the
Graduate Office for August 2012 graduation.
March 19, 2012, Monday
Mandatory Academic Advisement begins for Miniterm,
Summer and Fall 2012.
April 1, 2012, Sunday
1. Undergraduate Summer Minimester admission application and document deadline for international students currently studying in another U.S. institution with VISA.*
2. Undergraduate Summer I admission application and document deadline for international students currently NOT studying in another U.S. institution with VISA.*
April 2, 2012, Monday
Registration for Miniterm, Summer and Fall 2012 begins by
classification. Register in ASSIST.
April 13, 2012, Friday
1. Deadline to file undergraduate application degree form with the Office of the Registrar for December 2012 graduation.
2. Deadline to file graduate application degree form with the
Graduate Office for December 2012 graduation.
April 27, 2012, Friday
Late undergraduate admission deadline for Miniterm 2012.
May 1, 2012, Tuesday
1. Undergraduate Summer I admission application and document deadline for international students currently studying in another U.S. institution with VISA.*
2. Summer II admission application and document deadline
for international students currently NOT studying in another U.S. institution with VISA.*
May 8, 2012, Tuesday
Payment due date for Summer Session I (including 10-week
session and Miniterm courses).
May 9, 2012, Wednesday
Students dropped for non-payment from Miniterm, Summer
I courses.
May 11, 2012, Friday
Last day to register for miniterm thru ASSIST.
May 14, 2012, Monday
First day of class for Miniterm.
May 15, 2012, Tuesday
Official census date for Miniterm.
May 18, 2012, Friday
Late Undergraduate Admission Deadline for
Summer I 2012.
May 25, 2012, Friday
Last day to drop or withdraw from Miniterm. After this date
student remains enrolled and receives a letter grade for the
Miniterm.
May 28, 2012, Monday
Memorial Day holiday. No classes.
May 30, 2012, Wednesday
1. Last class day for Miniterm.
2. Payment due for Summer I and III classes.
June 1, 2012, Friday
1. Miniterm final exams.
2. 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.
3. Undergraduate Summer II admission application and document deadline for international students currently studying in another U.S. institution with VISA.
June 4, 2012, Monday
1. Miniterm final grades due by 3 p.m.
2. First day of classes for Summer Sessions I and Summer Session III (10-week session).
3. ASSIST late registration. Late fees of $90 will be assessed to new registrants beginning on this day.
June 5, 2012, Tuesday
Last day to late register or add Summer I and Summer III
(10-week session).
June 7, 2012, Thursday
1. Fourth class day (Summer I Official Census Date).
2. Last day to receive 100 percent refund for Summer I “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 I and Summer III (10-week session) courses.
June 12, 2012, Tuesday
1. Summer III Official Census Date.
2. Last day to receive 100 percent refund for Summer III (10 wks.) “dropped” classes. The student must remain enrolled in one course in order to receive 100 percent
refund for the dropped course(s).
June 13, 2012, Wednesday
Last day to change course to non-credit for Summer I session.
June 15, 2012, Friday
Thesis/dissertation online submission of draft due to
Graduate Office for August 2012 Commencement.
June 26, 2012, Tuesday
Late Undergaduate Admission Deadline for Summer II
2012.
July, 1, 2012, Sunday
Undergraduate Fall admission application and document
deadline for international students currently NOT studying
in another U.S. insitution with VISA.
July 2, 2012, Monday
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from Summer I. After
this date student remains enrolled and receives a letter grade.
Drop and withdrawal cards available at the Registrar Office.
July 4, 2012, Wednesday
Fourth of July holiday. No classes for Summer I and
Summer III sessions.
July 5, 2012, Thursday
Payment due for Summer II classes.
July 6, 2012, Friday
1. Students dropped for non-payment for Summer II.
2. ASSIST Summer II 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.
July 9, 2012, Monday
Summer Session I final exams.
July 10, 2012, Tuesday
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 18, 2012 Commencement.
July 11, 2012, Wednesday
1. First day of classes for Summer II.
2. ASSIST Summer II late registration. Late fees of $90 will be assessed to new registrants beginning on this day.
July 12, 2012, Thursday
Last day to late register or add a course for Summer II
through ASSIST.
July 16, 2012, Monday
1. Summer II 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 20, 2012, Friday
Last day to change Summer II course to non-credit.
Aug. 1, 2012, Wednesday
1. Undergraduate Fall 2012 admission application and document deadline for international students currently enrolled and transferring from other U.S. institutions.
2. Last day to drop a course or withdraw for Summer III
(10 wks.). Drop and withdrawal cards available at Registrar
Office.
Aug. 6, 2012, Monday
Last day to drop a Summer II course or withdraw through
the Office of the Registrar. After this date student remains
enrolled and receives a letter grade.
Aug. 10, 2012, Friday
Late Undergraduate Admission Deadline for Fall 2012.
Aug. 14, 2012, Tuesday
Last class day for Summer III (10 wks.).
Aug. 16, 2012, Thursday
Summer III (10 wks.) finals.
Aug. 17, 2012, Friday
1. Summer Session II finals
2. Summer III grades due by 3 p.m.
Aug. 18, 2012, Saturday
Summer Commencement exercises.
Aug. 20, 2012, Monday
Summer II final grade due by 3 p.m.
Aug. 21, 2012, Tuesday
Fall payment due.
Aug. 22, 2012, Wednesday
1. Students dropped from Fall classes 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.
Aug. 27, 2012, Monday
1. First day of classes.
2. ASSIST late registration. Late fees of $90 will be
assessed to new registrants beginning on this day.
Aug. 30, 2012, Thursday
Last day to register and add for Fall classes through ASSIST.
Sept. 3, 2012, Monday
Labor Day holiday. No classes.
Sept. 5, 2012, Wednesday
Payment due.
Sept. 6, 2012, Thursday
Students dropped for non-payment.
Sept. 12, 2012, Wednesday
1. Official Fall Census Date. Payment due.
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).
3. Deadline to file undergraduate application for degree
form with the Office of the Registrar for May 2013 graduation.
Sept. 14, 2012, Friday
Deadline to file graduate application degree form with
Graduate Office for May 2013 graduation.
Sept. 25, 2012, Tuesday
Last day to change Fall course to non-credit.
Nov. 9, 2012, Friday
Thesis/dissertation online submission of draft due to
Graduate Office for December 2012 Commencement.
Nov. 12 2012, Monday
Last day to drop a Fall 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. 24-26, 2012, Inclusive
Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.
Dec. 6-7, 2012, Inclusive
Study days, no classes or final exams permitted.
Dec. 7, 2012, Friday
Deadline to file graduate application degree form with the
Graduate Office for August 2013 graduation.
Dec. 8-14, 2012, Inclusive
Fall final examinations.
Dec. 14, 2012, Friday
Deadline for online submission of final copy of thesis/
dissertation to Graduate Office for December 15, 2012
Commencement.
Dec. 15, 2012, Saturday
Commencement exercises.
Dec. 17, 2012, Monday
Final grades due by 3 p.m.
* Visit the Graduate School website www.utpa.edu/gradschool
for international graduate application deadlines.
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2011 Miniterm,
Summer
and Fall REGISTRATION
Registration Bulletin
2012 SUMMER
& FALL
SEMESTER
BULLETIN
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n
• 2012 Bookstore Hours •
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...........................May 14............................. 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tues. .........................May 15............................. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wed.-Thurs................May 16-17................... 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fri..............................May 18............................. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Memorial Day:
Mon...........................May 28............................................ Closed
Summer I:
Mon.-Tues. ...............June 4-5............................ 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Wed. ..........................June 6............................... 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thurs. . ......................June 7.......................... 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Fri. . ..........................June 8 ..............................7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat..............................June 9.................................. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fourth of July:
Wed............................July 4............................................... Closed
Summer II:
Wed.-Thurs................July 11-12......................... 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Fri..............................July 13............................... 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m
Sat. . ..........................July 14................................. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fall:
Sat..............................Aug. 25 ............................. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mon-Wed...................Aug. 27-29 ......................7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Thurs..........................Aug. 30 ...........................7.30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Fri. . ...........................Aug. 31 .......................... 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat..............................Sept. 1 ............................... 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mon. ..........................Sept. 3 (Labor Day)............... 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tues.-Wed..................Sept. 4-5 ......................... 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thurs..........................Sept. 6 ............................ 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fri. . ...........................Sept. 7 ............................ 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat..............................Sept. 8 ............................... 11 a.m.- 3p.m.
* CLOSED SUNDAYS
• 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) 665-7151 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) 665-3676
(956) 665-2529
(956) 665-226
General Information
• 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 •
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, Dr. Jeff Rhodes
2. Colleges, Departments and Faculty Offices
3. International Admissions and Services,
Ms. Pam Chapa
B. Student Affairs Records
1. Office of Career Services
2. Interim Dean of Students, Dr. Magdalena Hinojosa
3. Student Health Services Office, Mr. Rick Gray
4. Student Government Office
C. Financial Records
1. Business Affairs Office, Mr. Martin V. Baylor
2. Student Financial Services Office, Ms. 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.
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
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.
Upon written request, the University shall provide a student
with access to his or her educational records. The vice president
for business affairs has been designated by the institution to
coordinate the inspection and review procedures for student
education records, which include admissions files, academic
files, and financial files. Students wishing to review their
education records must make written requests to the vice
president for business affairs listing the item or items of
interest. Education records covered by the Act will be made
available within 45 days of the request.
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
(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. 108; or call (956) 665-7005 or TDD (956) 665-2442
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. 131A)
University Academic Advisement Center (UAAC)
(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
advisor.
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and Fall Registration
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& FALL
SEMESTER
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General Information
• Fall 2012 Final Exam Schedule •
Exam Time
Dec. 8
Saturday
Dec. 10
Monday
Dec. 11
Tuesday
Dec. 12
Wednesday
Dec. 13
Thursday
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 2330
Stat 2330
Math 1334
Math 1341
Math 1340
Math 1450
Math 1348
Math 1460
F
4-6:30 p.m.
n Evening Classes (MTWR)
5:45-7:30 p.m.
8-9:45 p.m.
Dec. 14
Friday
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
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.
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.
** 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. 17, 2012.
• Summer Final Exam Schedule •
Summer I • July 9, 2012
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) - Aug. 16 & Summer II - Aug. 17, 2012
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 2004 as full-time entering
freshmen is 36.2 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:
Tentative Term of Graduation
Summer I 2012.........................
Summer II 2012.......................
Fall 2012...................................
Spring 2013...............................
Deadline
Dec. 2, 2011
Jan. 20, 2012
April 13, 2012
Sept. 12, 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, 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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• Probation/Suspension •
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.
Course credit, other than course credit earned exculsively
by examination, that is earned before graduating from high
school and 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. 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 in the Office of the 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 . ................6 hours each summer session
(7 hours if a class is taken with a lab)
(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.
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 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 1340/1341 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, contact the University Academic
Advisement Center (UAAC), Southwick Hall, Rm. 103,
or call (956) 665-7120.
Contact the Testing Services for THEA and Accuplacer
test dates located at:
UTPA Haggar Bldg., Suite 1.101
1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Dr.
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
(956) 665-7570
*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
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
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Registration Bulletin
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SEMESTER
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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 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.
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). Students can review 1098T
information via http://assist.utpa.edu >(Student Services >
Student Account > Tax Notification 1098-T). 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 advisor 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.
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 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 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
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 Office of the Registrar for further information.
• Drop Procedures •
Each student bears the responsibility for
dropping classes or withdrawing from the
University.
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.
57 of the Undergraduate Catalog.
Payment must be received by the appropriate deadline.
• Summer 2012 Refunds •
nCANCELLED 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 percent refund for
“dropped” course(s) through June 7, 2012 for Summer I
and July 16, 2012 for Summer II.
n WITHDRAWALS
If a student does not remain enrolled in any course(s) for
the semester, refunds are processed as follows:
II
Summer I Summer
100%.....June 3, 2012................July 10, 2012
80%.......June 4-6, 2012............July 11-13, 2012
50%.......June 7-11, 2012...........July 16-18, 2012
0%.........After June 11, 2012....After July 18, 2012
Students who are eligible to receive a refund will be sent the funds
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 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 Sept. 12, 2012.
n WITHDRAWALS
If a student will not remain enrolled in any course(s) for
the semester, refunds are processed as follows:
100%.................. Aug. 26, 2012
80%..................... Aug. 27-31, 2012
70%..................... Sept. 4-10, 2012 50%..................... Sept. 11-17, 2012
25%..................... Sept. 18-24, 2012
0%....................... After Sept. 24, 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.
• Refund Policy •
n
FINANCIAL AID (TITLE IV) REFUND POLICY:
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.
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) 665-2501.
Disbursement of student credit 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.
• Important Tuition Information •
Three-Peat Rule:
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 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) 665-2713.
Students with academic questions are encouraged to contact the Advisement
Center at (956) 665-7120.
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Summer
and Fall REGISTRATION
Registration Bulletin
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Tuition and Fee Information
Pursuant to state law, The University of Texas System Board of Regents (the Board) is authorized to set tuition. The Board will consider proposed tuition and fee increases at
its May 2012 meeting. The rates in these 2012 – 2013 tuition tables are based on the tuition proposal submitted by UT Austin and represent the maximum tuition that could
be charged. The tuition rates for the 2012 – 2013 academic year will be finalized after the Board’s May action. Your estimated tuition bill will be available at that time. Your
actual tuition bill will be distributed in July 2012. Your registration will not be completed until your tuition bill has been paid.
Name
Mandatory Tuition***
Summer 2012 Amount
Tuition Statutory Resident Undergraduate
Fall 2012 Amount
How Assessed
$50.00
$20.00
Tuition Statutory Resident Graduate
$100.00
$100.00
Tuition Statutory Nonresident Undergraduate
$363.00
$401.00
Tuition Statutory Nonresident Graduate
$413.00
$451.00
$115.39/Undergraduate ‐ $1615.46 Max at 14hrs
$120.09 Graduate ‐$1681.26 Max at 14hrs
Tuition Designated
Tuition Designated
Class‐Repeat Fee
$100.00
Developmental Course Repeat Fee
$100.00
Excess Credit Hour Fee
$90.00
For Resident Students; Per semester credit hour; Effective Fall 1997, the former General Use Fee became part of tuition charges per action of the Texas Legislature
For Resident Students; Per semester credit hour; Effective Fall 1997, the former General Use Fee became part of tuition charges per action of the Texas Legislature
For Nonresident Students; Per semester credit hour;Effective Fall 1997, the former General Use Fee became part of tuition charges per action of the Texas Legislature
For Nonresident Students; Per semester credit hour; Effective Fall 1997, the former General Use Fee became part of tuition charges per action of the Texas Legislature
$123.65/Undergraduate ‐ Per semester credit hour
$1731.10 Max at 14hrs.
$132.60 Graduate ‐$1856.40 Per semester credit hour
Max at 14hrs.
Per semester hour for classes taken for the third time or $150.00
greater
Per semester hour for developmental classes taken over $100.00 the aggregate total of more than 18 semester hours of developmental courses
Per semester credit hour charged to students who have $90.00 attempted 45 or more hours beyond the amount required for their degrees
Mandatory Fees***
Academic Advisement Fee
$12.50
TSI Advisement Fee
$45.00
General Property Deposit Fee*
International Education Fee
IT Access Fee
Library Support Fee
Medical Service Fee
Recreational Fee
Registration Fee
Student Service Fee
Student Union Fee
Utility Fee
Laboratory and Course Related Fees
Application and Processing Fees***
COE Admissions Application Fee
Cooperative Pharmacy Program Application Fee
Emergency Loan Processing Fee (Non‐Refundable)
Foreign Transcript Evaluation Fee
Graduate Admission Application Fee (Non‐Refundable)
Graduation Fee
Installment Incidental Fee (Non‐Refundable)
International Business Doctorate Application Fee
International Student Service Fee
Orientation Fee (Non‐Refundable)
$20.00
$1.00
$10.25
$3.25
$13.67
$35.00
$10.00
$14.00/Max $125.00
$15.00
$2.85
$2.00 to $125.00 $40.00
$60.00
$20.00
$80.00
$50.00
$32.00
$30.00
$35.00
$50.00
$75.00
For Undergraduates Only; Non‐TSI affected students; Per Semester
For Undergraduates Only; TSI affected students; Per Semester
$20.00 One‐Time Fee
$1.00 Per Semester
$10.25 Per Semester Credit Hour
$3.25 Per Semester Credit Hour
$27.35 Per Semester
$75.00 Per Semester
$10.00 Per Semester
$14.00/Max $250.00 Per Semester Credit Hour
$30.00 Per Semester
$0.00 Per Semester Credit Hour
Per Credit Hours or Per Course; (go to $2.00 to $125.00 www.utpa.edu/studentbilling for detail listing)
$25.00
$40.00
$60.00
$20.00
$80.00
$50.00
$32.00
$30.00
$35.00
$50.00
$75.00
Upon Applying
Upon Applying
Upon Request
Upon Request
Upon Applying
Upon Applying
Upon Request
Upon Applying
Per Semester
Upon Orientation Registration
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Psychology Graduate Program Fee
$75.00
Short‐Term Loan Application Fee
$5.00
Study Abroad and International Exchange Application Fee
Study Abroad and International Exchange Program Fee
Teacher Alternative Certification Application Fee
Transfer of Application Fee
Other Student Fees***
Audit Fee (Non‐Refundable)
Career Services‐Archer Program Fee
Catalog Fee
Diploma Replacement or Duplicate Fee
$125.00
$125.00 Upon Applying
Vary by program
$50.00
$10.00
Vary by program Upon Applying
$50.00 Upon Applying
$10.00 Upon Applying
Replacement Fee for ID Card
TSI Activity Fee
$20.00
$3,000.00
$2.00
$20.00
$280/Summer I or $159/Summer II (Subject to Change)
General Parking $26/Sum I, $14/Sum II; Remote Parking $23/Sum I, $12/Sum II
$12.00
$120.00
Other Student Fees Amount Based on Actual Cost
Alternative Certification Program
Field Placement Insurance
Field Trip Fee
Graduate Thesis Fee
Kinesiology & Dance Supply Replacement Fee
Library Locker Fees
Nurse Practitioner Fee
Nurse Testing Fee
University Testing Services
Varies
$8.63 (Subject to Change)
Varies based on actual Cost
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Varies by services
$20.25 (Subject to Change)
Actual Cost of Test
Actual Cost of Test
Medical Insurance Fee
Parking Permit Fee
Penalty Fees
Installment Late Payment Fee (Non‐Refundable)
Installment Reinstatement Fee (Non‐Refundable)
Library Damage, Late, Lost Fees
Late Payment Fee (Non‐Refundable)
Late Registration Fee (Non‐Refundable)
Short‐Term Loan Late Payment Fee
Returned Check Fee
University Center
Per Semester; Graduate students in Clinical Psychology or Experimental Psychology Majors
$5.00 Upon Applying
$75.00
$5.00
$25.00
Vary
$50.00
$40.00
$5.00
$15.00 $5/1st day plus $1/day after 1st day, $10 max
$20.00
$3,000.00
$2.00
$20.00
Per Course
Upon Request
Per copy (after first copy)
Upon Request
$464.00 For international students only
General Parking $52; Remote Upon Request
Parking $45
$12.00
$120.00 Per Semester; Be enrolled in TSI course
Varies
$34.50 (Subject to Change)
Varies based on actual Cost
Actual Cost
Actual Cost
Varies by services
$81.00 (Subject to Change)
Actual Cost of Test
Actual Cost of Test
Per Program Cost
Per Course
Per Course
Upon Request
Upon Request
By services provided
Per Course
Per Course
Upon Request
$5.00
$25.00
Vary Per Damage
$50.00 Per Semester
$40.00 Per Semester
$5.00
$15.00 Per check; The actual check charge will be assessed as well
$5/1st day plus $1/day after 1st day, $10 max
Nonresident Tuition Waivers: For more information, visit www.utpa.edu/finaid.
Academic Common Market Waiver
Academic Common Market agreement provides reciprocal higher educational opportunities to the citizens of states declared as parties to the Southern Regional Education Compact. Participating individuals are allowed to pay resident tuition rates as a graduate student if the program of study is not offered in their home state.
Competitive Scholarship Waiver
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.
Economic Development Waiver
An individual who has come from outside Texas and registered in an educational institution before having resided in Texas for a 12‐month period immediately preceding the date of registration is entitled to pay Texas resident tuition rates if the individual or member of their family has located in Texas as an employee of a business or organization that became established in this state as part of the Program of State Economic Development. Must file letter of intent to establish residency with educational institution.
Participant Student in Exchange Program Waiver
Students participating in an Exchange Program in which an aggreement has been signed by UTPA and student's Home Institution can be considered to pay instate tuition. For more information contact the Office of International Programs.
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Citizens of Mexico may apply for a Nonresident Tuition Waiver. To be eligible, a student must have or obtain an F‐1 student Mexican Citizens with Financial Need‐Border status, enroll full‐time, and must apply before the required deadline dates. Students who have filed for permanent residency County Waiver
are not eligible.
Military: After Assignment in Texas
Provides a continuation of the waiver of nonresident tution for the spouse and /or dependent children of military personnel who remain in Texas when the military member is assigned to duty outside the state.
Military: Assinged to Duty in Texas
Provides a waiver of nonresident tuition to the member, spouse and dependent children of non‐Texas members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service while they are stationed in Texas.
Military: Honorably Discharged, Separated or Retired Veterans who Move to Texas
Provide an immediate waiver of nonresident tuition to the veteran, spouse and dependent children who move to Texas upon separation from the military.
Military: NATO Forces
Enables an individual in the state in accordance with the agreement between the parties to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and his/her spouse and children to enroll in public institutions in Texas while paying the resident tuition rate.
Military: Spouse and Dependents Who Previously Provides a waiver of nonresident tuition for the spouse and/or dependent child of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces (including the Public Health Service), who is not currently assigned to duty in Texas.
Lived in Texas
Military: Survivors
Provides a waiver of nonresident tuition to the spouse and/or children of non‐Texas members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Commissioned Officers of the Public Health Service who died or were killed while in service if the spouse or child becomes a Texas resident.
Research Assistants and Teaching Assistant Waivers
A teaching assistant or research assistant of UT 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.
Waiver for College Faculty and their Dependents
Provides a waiver of nonresident tuition to teachers and professors employed at least half‐time on a regular monthly salary basis by any Texas public college or university. Such waiver is also applicable to the spouse and dependent children of the teacher or professor.
Good Neighbor Scholarship Program
The Good Neighbor Scholarship Program waives tuition to students from other nations of the Western (American) Hemisphere (other than Cuba) or the United States. Students must have intentions to return to the eligible country upon completion of the program of study and are scholastically qualified for admissions. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for information. 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
2011-2012 is $115.39 per semester credit hour for
undergraduates and $120.09 for graduates.
Proof of Meningitis Vaccination
In accordance with Texas law, The University of Texas-Pan American requires all first-time students, including transfer and returning students under the age of 30 to submit evidence that the
student has been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis within the past five years. The vaccination must have been received at least 10 days prior to the first class day of the semester, or the
student must provide other documentation establishing why such a vaccination is not required. Students will not be allowed to enroll without providing proof of the vaccination or exemption.
Effective Spring 2012, all first-time students, including transfer and returning (after an absence of a Fall or Spring semester, must provide one of the following documents to the Office of
Admissions:
n A Bacterial Meningitis Immunization Record signed by a health practicioner showing that the student has been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis, or any
other official state or local immunization record. Confirmation of the MCV4 (Menactra) vaccine will satisfy the requirement. The MPSV4 (Menomune) vaccination
may not be accepted unless administered or boosted within the past five years.
n A “Refusal of Immunization for Medical Reasons” signed by a physician who is licensed and registered to practice medicine in the United States, which states
the physician’s opinion that the required vaccination would be injurious to the health and well being of the student.
n A “Texas Department of State Health Services Conscientious Exemption” signed by the student stating that the student has declined the vaccination for reasons
of conscience, including religious belief. This form is available upon request directly to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
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Summer 2012 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 ....................2,178.00 ....... 3,267.00 ..... 2,478.00 ..$360/SCH-UG, $410/SCH-Grad.
Plus:
Designated Tuition 692.34 1,038.51 720.54 $115.39/SCH-UG, $1,615.46 max-UG***
$120.09/SCH-GR,
$1,681.26 max-GR
Energy 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 Support Fee......................19.50 ............ 29.25 .......... 19.50 .......$3.25/SCH
Medical Service Fee......................13.67 ............ 13.67........... 13.67 .......$13.67 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
(Undergraduate students only)
Subtotal-Required Fees.................961.61 .......... 1,397.83 ..... 977.31
Average Incidental Fees
Total Tuition & Fees ....................$1,261.61 ..... $1,847.83 ... $1,577.31
(Texas Resident)
Total Tuition & Fees ....................$3,139.61 ..... $4,664.83 ... $3,455.31
(Nonresident)
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)
282.91 478.65 674.39 870.13 1,065.87 1,261.61 1,457.35 1,653.09 1,847.83 2,029.57 2,211.31 2,393.05 2,574.79 2,756.53 2,822.88 2,889.23 2,955.58 3,021.93 3,088.28 3,154.63 3,220.98 3,287.33 3,353.68 3,420.03 3,486.38 3,552.73 325.11 575.55 825.99 1,076.43 1,326.87 1,577.31 1,827.75 2,078.19 2,327.63 2,564.07 2,800.51 3,036.95 3,273.39 3,509.83 3,626.18 3,742.53 3,858.88 3,975.23 4,091.58 4,207.93 4,324.28 4,440.63 4,556.98 4,673.33 4,789.68 4,906.03 Nonresidents of Texas
(Undergrad)
(Graduate)
595.91 1,104.65 1,613.39 2,122.13 2,630.87 3,139.61 3,648.35 4,157.09 4,664.83 5,159.57 5,654.31 6,149.05 6,643.79 7,138.53 7,517.88 7,897.23 8,276.58 8,655.93 9,035.28 9,414.63 9,793.98 10,173.33 10,552.68 10,932.03 11,311.38 11,690.73 638.11
1,201.55
1,764.99
2,328.43
2,891.87
3,455.31
4,018.75
4,582.19
5,144.63
5,694.07
6,243.51
6,792.95
7,342.39
7,891.83
8,321.18
8,750.53
9,179.88
9,609.23
10,038.58
10,467.93
10,897.28
11,326.63
11,755.98
12,185.33
12,614.68
13,044.03
Fall 2012 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).................4,812.00 ....... 6,015.00 ..... 4,059.00 ..$401/SCH-UG, $401/SCH-Grad.
Plus:
Designated Tuition .......................1,483.80 ....... 1,731.10 ..... 1,193.40 ..$123.65/SCH-UG,
.$1,731.10 max-UG***
.$132.60/SCH-GR,
.$1,856.40 max-GR
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 Support 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 per semester
.(Undergraduate students only)
Subtotal-Required Fees.................1,982.15 ....... 2,311.95 ..... 1,584.25
Average Incidental Fees
Total Tuition & Fees ....................$2,582.15 ..... $3,061.95 ... $2,484.25.
(Texas Resident)
Total Tuition & Fees ....................$6,794.15 ..... $8,326.95.... $5,643.25
(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)
369.50 570.65 771.80
972.95 1,174.10 1,375.25 1,576.40 1,777.55 1,978.70 2,179.85 2,381.00 2,582.15 2,783.30 2,984.45 3,061.95 3,139.45 3,216.95 3,292.45 3,355.95 3,419.45 3,482.95 3,546.45 3,609.95 3,673.45 3,736.95 3,800.45
403.45 663.55
923.65 1,183.75 1,443.85 1,703.95 1,964.05 2,224.15 2,484.25 2,744.35 3,004.45 3,264.55 3,524.65 3,784.75 3,912.25 4,039.75 4,167.25 4,292.75 4,406.25 4,519.75 4,633.25 4,746.75 4,860.25 4,973.75 5,087.25 5,200.75 Nonresidents of Texas
(Undergrad)
(Graduate)
720.50 1,272.65 1,824.80 2,376.95 2,929.10 3,481.25 4,033.40 4,585.55 5,137.70 5,689.85 6,242.00 6,794.15 7,346.30 7,898.45 8,326.95
8,755.45 9,183.95 9,610.45 10,024.95 10,439.45
10,853.95
11,268.45 11,682.95
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754.45
1,365.55
1,976.55
2,587.75
3,198.85
3,809.95
4,421.05
5,032.15
5,643.25
6,254.35
6,865.45
7,476.55
8,087.65
8,698.75
9,177.25
9,655.75
10,134.25
10,610.75
11,075.25
11,539.75
12,004.25
12,468.75
12,933.25
13,397.75
13,862.25
14,326.75
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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
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.
Students will be dropped from courses for whch they have not completed the pre-requisites.
• 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 into the master’s 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 AND UT ONLINE CONSORTIUM (UTOC)
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 Online Learning, Teaching & Technology
website at 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.
(i.e. ENG 1301.60X)
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.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. From the UTPA webpage http://utpa.edu, click on myUTPA at the top of the page.
Log in with your UT Pan American username and password on the right side of the page.
Click on the Blackboard icon on the left side of the page.
A new window will open. You will be logged into Blackboard and will see your My Blackboard page.
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.
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) 665-5327, email
colthelp@utpa.edu or visit colt.utpa.edu/helpdesk. The Blackboard Helpdesk is located at the
EDCC 2.202 (Education Complex).
Questions or Problems with your UTPA password?
Contact the IT Services Helpdesk at (956) 665-2020.
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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
*These courses are not
applicable on
undergraduate degree
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
Group 1. Freshman English (6 hours with a grade of “C” or higher required):
q
q
ENG 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 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
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.
C. Science and Mathematics
Group 1. Natural Science (8 hours in same discipline)
Complete one of the following course sequences:
q ASTR 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 CHEM 1303/1103 Chemistry in Society I
q CHEM 1304/1104 Chemistry in Society II
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/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
D. *Computer Literacy (2 hours required):
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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 and one hour will count toward the major. Contact an advisor 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 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
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