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WELCOME Start your legacy toward success at Texas A&M University-Commerce, a university that has forged a 121year history of helping students like you realize their dreams and pursue their career goals. Whether you are a high school or transfer student, first generation or non-traditional student, you will find resources and inspiration you need to create your own legacy at A&M-Commerce.
WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT our campus and explore the many opportunities available here alongside one of our Lion Student Ambassadors. These students take great pride in showing you around and will offer insight into life at A&M-Commerce. Tours are available at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday tours are offered at 10:00 a.m. during fall and spring semesters only.
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HERITAGE
In
1889 ,
William L. Mayo founded East Texas Normal College to provide Northeast Texas residents with opportunities for higher education. The university has since evolved from “Old ET” to join The Texas A&M University System, but Mayo’s creed of “ceaseless industry, fearless investigation, unfettered thought, and unselfish service to others” still lives on in the lives of A&M-Commerce students and alumni.
DID YOU KNOW... A&M-Commerce is a member of The Texas A&M University System. A&M-Commerce is home to more than 9,000 students, three academic colleges, 100 degree programs and seven teaching centers throughout the Metroplex. Chances are good that one of your favorite teachers is a Lion. A&M-Commerce is one of the state’s top producers of teachers, superintendents and principals.
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ADMISSIONS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Fill out your application: www.ApplyTexas.org Select: Texas A&M University-Commerce
Send in your official transcripts Transcripts must be complete through the junior year and provide class ranking, if available.
Send us your ACT or SAT test scores A&M-Commerce Codes: ACT 4088 SAT 6188
Enrollment Fee of $40 (non-refundable) The enrollment fee will be charged to your account upon enrollment to A&M-Commerce
For more information about the ACT and SAT, visit: WWW.ACTSTUDENT.ORG OR WWW.COLLEGEBOARD.COM
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STUDENT ACCESS & SUCCESS ONE STOP SHOP Our One Stop Shop is a single point of access for our current and future students and their families. Located at 2200 Campbell Street in Commerce, Texas, we are ready to assist you in the enrollment process. At the One Stop Shop you will find: undergraduate admissions, assessment and placement, Hispanic outreach, new student orientation, career development, University College, success coaches, financial aid and scholarships, registrar, and veterans and military services.
We are focused on your success. Our goal is to provide you with knowledgeable, friendly faces that will be resources for you as you travel down your positive and productive educational path.
TODAY IS A GREAT DAY TO BE A LION!
OUR COMMITMENT The Division of Student Access and Success was created in January 2009 to provide students at Texas A&M University-Commerce with opportunities and experiences to facilitate their access to and success in higher education. The unprecedented organizational structure of this division reflects a continuum of support services that are required for today’s students to have the transformational experience desired from earning a college degree.
OUR MISSION: The mission of the Division of Student Access and Success is to make A&M-Commerce accessible to all college-ready students and to ensure that they are successful in obtaining their degrees as quickly as possible so that they can begin to make a difference in their communities, the state, the nation, and the world.
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FRESHMAN ADMISSION Do you meet at least one of the admission requirements below? If so, you are automatically accepted with your completed application! Rank in the top 25% of graduating class Minimum Combined SAT score of 950 (math and critical reading scores only)
Minimum Composite ACT score of 20 Required High School Curriculum: English (4 units): English I, II, III, IV Math (3 units): Algebra I and II; and any math higher than Algebra II Lab Sciences (2 units): Biology, Chemistry, Physics Social Sciences (3 units): Economics, Geography, Government, History, or Foreign Language.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS An international student is any degree-seeking student holding a non-immigrant student visa. Residents of foreign countries who wish to apply must meet SAT/ACT score requirements, provide proof of financial support and submit TOEFL scores of at least 500 (PBI), 173 (CBT) or 61 (IBT)
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FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS Incoming freshman with the following minimum SAT or ACT scores will be considered for Freshman Academic Scholarships: ** S C H O L A R S H I P A C T / S AT *
AWA R D AMOUNT
PRESIDENTIAL
28/1270
$2500/yr
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
25/1180
$1500/yr
BLUE & GOLD
23/1050
$1000/yr
*SAT – combined Math & Critical Reading sub scores. ** Due to high number of admitted students who meet criteria, all scholarship awarding will be on a first-come first-served basis, and take place after a scholarship application review process.
SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Maintain 3.0 minimum semester and cumulative GPA. 2. Successfully complete a minimum of 15 credit hours each semester. Or at total of 30 credit hours each academic year. To be considered for A&M-Commerce Scholarships, fill out the undergraduate scholarship application at: WWW.TAMU-COMMERCE.EDU/ SCHOLARSHIPS
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TRANSFER ADMISSION If you are applying as a transfer student, you must have 21 or more transferable hours (not including developmental courses), and a 2.0 GPA or higher to meet admission requirements. If you have less than 21 transferable hours or you are a student that has not yet graduated high school, but has dual credit courses or other college credit, you are still considered a first-time student and must apply as a freshman. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students transferring from colleges within the United States must meet requirements as listed above, and provide proof of financial support. In some cases, international students may also be required to sumbit TOEFL scores of at least 500 (PBI), 173 (CBT) or 61 (IBT)
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TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS Transfer students can be considered for two types of transfer scholarships, which include the General and Phi Theta Kappa programs. We offer a scholarship program which ensures that each student (international or out-of-state resident), who receives a competitive academic scholarship of at least $1000, will receive an outof-state tuition waiver. Students who begin in the spring semester, may not qualify for this tuition waiver. Funding is limited so do not delay. You must be admitted and meet criteria to be considered for these and other scholarships.
GENERAL TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP
A&M-Commerce is home to one of the most recognized Phi Theta Kappa alumni chapters in the nation, the Pi of Texas Association. Our university provides scholarships and designates on-campus housing reserved primarily for Phi Theta Kappa members.
PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP AWA R D ON-CAMPUS G PA A M O U N T H O U S I N G TIER ONE
3.75
$3000/yr
additional $500/yr
TIER TWO
3.50
$2500/yr
additional $500/yr
T I E R T H R E E 3.25
$2000/yr
additional $500/yr
Phi Theta Kappa CRITERIA 4 5 Tr a n s f e r a b l e H o u r s
AWA R D ON-CAMPUS G PA A M O U N T HOUSING TIER ONE
3.50
$2000/yr
additional $500/yr
TIER TWO
3.25
$1500/yr
additional $500/yr
$1000/yr
additional $500/yr
T I E R T H R E E 3.00
PHI THETA KAPPA
GENERAL CRITERIA 4 5 Tr a n s f e r a b l e H o u r s *2 year award as long as student continues to maintain 15 credit hours a semester with a minimum requisite GPA. * Scholarship does not pay for summer classes; however, student any need to take summer classes to complete degree in 2 year scholarship period * Transfer Scholarship is not stackable with the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
*2 year award as long as student continues to maintain 15 credit hours a semester with a minimum requisite GPA*Scholarship does not pay for summer classes; however, student may need to take summer classes to complete degree in the 2 year scholarship period * Phi Theta Kappa All-State nominees will receive an additional $500 per semester (copy of certificate required when applying) *Phi Theta Kappa scholarship is not stackable with the Transfer Scholarship
!!!FULL TUITION SCHOLARHIPS!!! We offer two full-tuition scholarships to Phi Theta Kappa transfer students who are nominated to the All USA Academic Team. The scholarship will cover tuition and mandatory fees for up to 15 credit hours, in addition to housing charges and a meal plan. For more details on these scholarships and how you may apply, please send an email to:
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COST TEXAS RESIDENT Summary of Expenses Tuition & Fees* ......…....$2,999.00 Books & Supplies……...$ 700.00 Room & Board ..............$3,616.00 Total ...............................$7,315.00 *Based on 15 credit hours per semester using the 2010-2011 rate for tuition and fees.
NON-RESIDENT Residents of Ark., La., Okla. In counties/parishes not bordering Texas **
Summary of Expenses Tuition & Fees** ……....$3,449.00 Books & Supplies ..........$ 700.00 Room & Board…............$3,616.00 Total ...............................$7,765.00 **Residents of Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma counties/parishes boarding Texas may pay resident tuition, plus an additional $30 per credit hour.
OTHER NON-RESIDENTS Summary of Expenses Tuition & Fees ...............$ 7649.00 Books & Supplies ..........$ 700.00 Room & Board...............$ 3,616.00 Total …...........................$11,965.00
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FINANCIAL AID Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
STEPS TO APPLY: 1. Apply for a PIN at www.FAFSA.gov, if you do not have one. This will allow you to sign your FAFSA documents electronically. You and one of your parents need one. 2. Gather the information required to apply: Social security information for you and your parents, and Federal tax information or tax returns. 3. Go to www.FAFSA.gov and fill out the application. 4. Provide our school code 003565. 5. Follow up with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, or check myLeo to make sure everything has been received.
TASFA Texas A&M University-Commerce accepts the Texas Application for State Financial Aid for students not eligible to complete the FAFSA.
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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES Agribusiness *Agricultural Sciences Animal Science *Art *Biological Sciences *Chemistry Communication Arts *Computer Science Criminal Justice *English Environmental Science *History Journalism Liberal Studies *Mathematics *Music Music Performance Paralegal Studies Photography Physics Political Science Radio-Television Sociology *Spanish *Speech Communication Studio Art *Theatre Wildlife & Conservation Science *8-12 Teacher Certification available.
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES Athletic Training Education Health Promotion Human Performance Instructional Training and Design Kinesiology and Sports Studies Psychology Social Work Special Education Sports Recreation Management Teaching, Elementary and Secondary
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY Accounting Applied Arts and Sciences Business Administration Construction Engineering Economics Finance General Business *General Studies Human Resources Management Industrial Engineering Management Management Information Systems Marketing Technology Management *Pending approval
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RESIDENTIAL LIVING & LEARNING Living on campus is an important part of university life at A&M-Commerce. It’s where great memories and friends are made. As a part of the on-campus community, you will have access to an exclusive integrated livinglearning environment that includes a variety of opportunities to enhance your academic and social experience.
MEAL PLAN RATES (PER SEMESTER) + tax
Unlimited meals per week..$1400.00
**If special circumstances restrict a student from living in university housing, please contact the Residential Living and Learning Office for the Commuter Authorization Form.
14 meals per week
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CAMPUS HOUSING PLEASE VISIT:
with $100 FLEX ..................$999.00
+ tax with $50 FLEX ...................$1199.00
10 meals per week + tax
FLEX is money per semester that can be used the student center, food court and bistro.
WEB.TAMU-COMMERCE.EDU/ STUDENTLIFE/HOUSING
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RESIDENCE HALLS TRADITIONAL HALLS
Traditional halls include doubleoccupancy rooms (with limited private room options), community kitchens, spacious lounges; furnished.
WHITLEY HALL Freshmen/Coed
SMITH HALL
Freshmen/Upperclassmen/Coed
GREEK HALLS
All classifications/Women only Organization members
WOMEN’S HALL All Classifications/Women only Limited space
CAMPUS APARTMENTS
NEW PRIDE APARTMENTS Upperclassmen/Coed:Two or four bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, and kitchen; furnished.
WEST HALLS Upperclassmen, Graduate/Coed Two bedrooms, one bathroom, living room and kitchen; furnished.
FAMILY APARTMENTS All Classifications (married couples and families with children in residence)
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One or two bedrooms, one bathroom, living room, and kitchen; furnished. Limited number of unfurnished units available.
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CAMPUS RECREATION SAM RAYBURN STUDENT CENTER
Campus Recreation is housed in the Jerry D. Morris Recreation Center, features a state-of-the-art facility. Students are offered an indoor track, multipurpose courts, racquetball courts, a 45-foot rock climbing wall, a three-tier weight room, a multipurpose activity room, a high/low adventure course and a nine hole Disk golf course. There is also an outdoor pool and recreation area featuring a 40-person hot tub with waterfall, outdoor basketball and sand volleyball courts and BBQ grills. Campus Recreation also offers a variety of intramural and club sport programs, group fitness classes, aquatic events, and special events throughout the year and is one of the largest employers of students on campus.
The Sam Rayburn Student Center is 92,000 square feet of space dedicated to your needs as a student, and is home to more than 100 student clubs and organizations. It includes: University Bookstore; Dining options featuring Dining room, Einstein Bros. Bagels and Grill 155; The Club with multiple flat flat panels with Buzztime digital games and tab letop wireless Soundogs; venue for weekly special events and live entertainment; Video gaming area entertainment; Video gaming area with the latest releases, pool tables, table shuffle board and darts.
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HONORS COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
The Honors College provides a highly personalized and challenging college experience that also includes a premier scholarship package that covers tuition, fees, housing, a partial meal plan, and money for textbooks for a select group of high-achieving freshman students. The typical Honors College student has the following characteristic:
The University College serves all first-time students to the university. Success Coaches are provided to each student. University College targets first-time, full-time freshman student who reside on our campus. Students are grouped with other students who share similar interests, and activities are planned to enhance the campus experience, including, but not limited to, lectures from experts and leadership and service learning opportunities.
ACT score of 27 and/or SAT score of 1200 (critical reading and math) Graduate in the top 10 percent of high school class
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REGENTS
THE FIRST YEAR LEADERSHIP CLASS
Regent’s Scholars Program (RSP) provides outstanding freshmen a four-year scholarship towards tuition and fees.The program allows students to pursue a bachelor’s degree in their chosen field while developing their awareness of international issues and cultural contrasts. In addition, RSP provides students with leadership training and experience that will allow them to have a positive impact upon the lives of others on campus, and in their future profession. Thirty students each year are admitted to the program. regentsscholars@tamu-commerce.edu
The First Year Leadership Class (FLC) Program equips students with the personal leadership skills and education necessary to lead their class through the upcoming four years. FLC focuses on developing leaders to take the initiative to better one’s surroundings and serve as an agent of positive change on campus and beyond. Students enjoy a blend of fun, hands-on activities and eye-opening discussions. This is a competitive scholarship opportunity for our top freshman student leaders.
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HISPANIC OUTREACH Our mission is to raise awareness on the importance of higher education among individuals and groups at high schools, community colleges and in the general community with a special focus on Hispanic/Latino students. We advise prospective Hispanic/ Latino students and their families on the college application process, available financing and student support services that help ensure college success. We help coordinate and implement outreach activities, new student orientation and educational programs that enrich and retain a diverse student body. La misión de nuestra oficina es de crear conciencia entre los estudiantes de preparatoria y colegio comunitario con un enfoque en la comunidad Hispana/Latina sobre la importancia de la educación universitaria. Nuestros profesionales aconsejan a futuros estudiantes Hispanos/ Latinos y a sus familias sobre el proceso de la inscripción para la Universidad, ayuda financiera disponible, y como encontrar el apoyo necesario para asegurar el éxito en una carrera universitaria. También somos responsables de coordinar e implementar varias actividades de alcance a la comunidad, la orientación de estudiantes nuevos, y programas educacionales que enriquecen y mantienen una población diversa de estudiantes.
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CONTACT US! Office of Undergraduate Admissions 888.868.2682 web.tamu-commerce.edu/admissions Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships 903.886.5096 web.tamu-commerce.edu/home/finaid/ Office of New Student Orientation 903.886.5088 www.tamu-commerce.edu/orientation/ Office of Residential Living and Learning 903.886.5797 www.tamu-commerce.edu/housing/ Office of Hispanic Outreach 903.468.8699 www.tamu-commerce.edu/hispanicoutreach/ Office of Veterans and Military Services 903.886.5123 military.tamu-commerce.edu/ Office of the Registrar 903.886.5071 web.tamu-commerce.edu/admissions/registrar Office of Graduate Admissions 903.886.5163 web.tamu-commerce.edu/admissions/stepstoapplygraduate
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The entire Student Access and Success Division team is here to welcome you to our A&M-Commerce family! We believe it is an honor and privilege to serve you.
Mary W. Hendrix Mary W. Hendrix, Ph.D. Vice-President for Student Access & Success
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