Knowledge knows No Boundaries.
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Knowledge Knows No Boundaries. At The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, we are committed to expanding knowledge through research, promoting excellence in teaching and learning, providing accessible and affordable education, advancing academic and economic development in our region, and enhancing student success in all that we do. At UTB and TSC, we firmly believe that knowledge knows no boundaries.
Benefits of Attending UTB and TSC
Now is a great time to be a Scorpion. We look forward to welcoming you as one of more than 17,000 unique individuals that make UTB and TSC a leader in research and a university of excellence with more than 150 majors and 23 graduate programs. The first step to your future can be right here at UTB and TSC.
In addition to our over 150 programs of study, UTB and TSC has several centers for excellence in research, including the Center for Biomedical Studies, the Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy and the Rancho del Cielo Field Station in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Brownsville, Texas Located at the southern tip of Texas, UTB and TSC is just minutes from international bridge crossings into Matamoros, Mexico, and a 30-minute drive to the beaches of South Padre Island. Brownsville is situated in a semi-tropical environment where two cultures meet, creating a unique mix of sounds, flavors, history and natural beauty.
With the combined resources of a community college and an accredited university, UTB and TSC offers a unique educational opportunity. You can earn a one-year certificate or an associate degree and transition seamlessly into a bachelor’s degree and move on later to one of our graduate programs.
International Community Located in Texas’ Lower Rio Grande Valley just miles from the popular South Padre Island and only a few steps from Matamoros, Mexico, Brownsville is a truly international city located in a semi-tropical environment where two cultures meet. Because of this, The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College offers a unique bicultural and international educational experience.
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UTB and TSC provided me with the most opportunities for personal and professional success. The university is a place where I imagined I could improve myself, mature, network and expose myself to new things. UTB and TSC has proven to be a significant experience in my life. Sarai Barrera, Accounting Major
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I chose UTB and TSC because the scholarship opportunities here were a better fit for me and my family. UTB and TSC is close to home, the atmosphere is great and the student to teacher ratio is small. Krystal Chavez, Biology Major
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Choosing UTB and TSC as my university was definitely a great choice. All the assistance I was given, especially by the staff in Admissions and Recruiting, was fantastic. It made all the enrollment, loan, housing process and more run extremely smooth. Everything was quick and easy, and in no time I found myself settled in UTB and TSC and already attending my summer classes. I couldn’t ask for more! Elizabeth Davila, Education Major
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We’re training the next generation of forensic scientists. Dr. Patti Salinas, Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
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The greatest experiences were meeting a variety of different people from different backgrounds and personalities. Kimberly Barberena, ’09
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I love my UTB and TSC campus. Every day, I would walk from student housing to my classes and was in awe admiring how beautiful and aesthetic my campus is. I love it. Cruz I. Estrada, ’09
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We’re conducting state-of-the art, internationally recognized research on bacterial pathogens. Daniele Provenzano, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
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I just hope that I’m able to share my passion for music with my students, the way that passion was shared at UTB and TSC. Annie Tharpe, ’01
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It was UTB and TSC that gave me this global vision of business and education. Monica Greer, M.B.A., ’03
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Student Life. There are many ways for UTB and TSC students to relax and play on campus. There are over 60 registered student clubs on campus, and Student Life organizes movie nights, parties and holiday events. Dorm residents are treated to special events at their “home away from home.” The Student Union has a popular game room and a café where students like to hang out with friends.
Campus Recreation. UTB and TSC opened its new Recreation, Education and Kinesiology Center in 2009. A dual-purpose facility with more than 100,000 square feet, it houses the Department of Health and Human Performance in its education wing, with Campus Recreation in the other wing. The REK Center is open for use by all registered students. Activities include: •• Fitness and wellness programs •• Intramural sports •• Club sports •• Aquatics and special events Facilities include: •• Six-lane, 25-yard swimming pool and leisure deck •• Three-court gymnasium •• Two racquetball courts •• Cardio and strength training equipment •• 1/9 mile indoor jogging and walking track •• Two multipurpose group fitness studios •• 18-hole golf course
Athletics. UTB and TSC is also a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and is affiliated with the Red River Athletic Conference. Scorpion athletics includes men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, baseball, and men’s and women’s golf. The Scorpion men’s soccer team were Red River Athletic Conference Champions three years running, 2007-2009, and women’s soccer were the league Co-Champions in 2008. The UTB and TSC Chess Team competes at the highest level at state, national and international levels placing third in The President’s Cup (Final Four) in 2008.
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admissions checklist. Getting admitted as a first-time freshman is the first step to pursuing your goals and the limitless possibilities at UTB and TSC.
**Excludes students who are enrolled only in on-line classes or distance education courses and those who are over 30 years of age.
Step 1: APPLY FOR ADMISSION
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• Online (utb.edu or applytexas.org) • In person (Office of Admission and Recruiting, Tandy Hall, Room 115)
Step 2: submit academic credentials Submit one of the following academic credentials to the Office of Admissions and Recruiting: • Official high school transcript (must be sent directly from the high school to the university) • GED certificate with scores • Two letters of reference if applying under the “individual approval” standards
Step 3: Submit proof of residency Submit two proofs of Texas-state residency for tuition purposes to the Office of Admissions and Recruiting. (All residency documents must include the applicant’s name, address and be dated 12 months prior to the first class day.) Examples of proof of residency include: lease agreement, valid permanent Texas driver’s license or ID card, Texas high school or college transcript. Note: If you are a naturalized citizen or legal resident, submit a photocopy of your naturalization certificate or Permanent Resident card.
STEP 4: BACTERIAL MENINGITIS REQUIREMENTS All new entering students, defined as first-time freshmen, returning and transfer students must provide one of the following requirements to Admissions : • • •
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Certification from a health care practitioner evidencing that the student has received vaccination or booster five years and at least 10 days prior to the first day of class. An affidavit or a certificate from a physician licensed to practice in the U.S. stating that the vaccination would be injurious to the health and wellbeing of the student. An affidavit signed by the student indicating the vaccination for bacterial meningitis has been declined for reasons of conscience such as religious beliefs. A completed, notarized “Exemption from Immunization for Reasons of Conscience” form from the Texas Department of State Health Services must be used.
First-time freshman who are not exempt from the state-required assessment must take one of the state approved assessment tests, such as COMPASS, THEA, ACCUPLACER or the ASSET Writing Skills Test. For more information, call the Office of Testing at 956-882-8875 or visit Tandy Hall, Room 216.
Step 6: Apply for financial aid Tuition assistance is available in the form of grants, workstudy, loans and scholarships. Apply for financial aid using the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” form (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov using the school code (030646). For help or more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at financialaid@utb.edu, or visit utb.edu/financialaid.
Step 7: ORIENTATION and advising Attending orientation is mandatory for all incoming freshmen. Students are required to complete admission, all three sections of the testing requirements and complete pre-advising before attending orientation.
admissions early application deadlines • Fall semester: April 1 • Spring semester: Dec. 1 • Summer session I: May 1 • Summer session II: June 1 Note: Late applications will not be guaranteed enrollment for that semester. UTB and TSC is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action institution. UTB and TSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status or disability. Note: All documents submitted become property of UTB and TSC. The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificate, associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES. jan. 1 As soon as possible after Jan. 1, submit the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsa.gov to be considered for all federal and state grants, scholarships, loans and work-study. Be sure to list federal UTB and TSC school code: 030646.
feb. 1 Submit the summer 2012 Financial Aid Request, available online at utb.edu/financialaid.
March 1 Fall semester priority deadline to be considered for need-based and non-need-based federal aid
March 17 Financial aid priority deadline for summer
April 1 Fall admission priority deadline
oct. 1 Financial Aid priority deadline for spring semester
dec. 1 Spring admission application deadline
Financial Aid Deadlines
Fall semester...................................................... March 1
Institutional Scholarship................................... March 1
Summer sessions............................................ March 17
Spring semester.....................................................Oct. 1
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degrees. Undergraduate Certificate of Proficiency Accounting Technology Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (Commercial Equipment Specialist, Domestic Equipment Specialist, Residential Equipment Specialist) Auto Body Repair Technology (Body Repair Specialist, Refinishing Specialist) Auto Mechanics Technology (Line Specialist, Parts Specialist, Repair Specialist) Basic Police Officer Certification Business Information Systems Technology Child Care and Development Computer-Aided Drafting Technology Computer Information Technology Computer Web Development Construction Technology (Carpentry Specialization, Commercial Electrician Specialist, Plumbing Specialist, Residential Electrician Specialist) Emergency Medical Science – Level One Emergency Medical Science – Level Two International Business (Import/Export) Legal Office Specialist Machine Shop Operations Technology Medical Coding and Billing Office Specialist Vocational Nursing – Level Two Advanced Level Certificate Polysomnography
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Associate of Applied Science Accounting Technology Administrative Systems Support ADN-LVN Advanced Placement Business Information Systems Technology Child Care and Development Computer-Aided Drafting Technology Computer Information Systems Computer Web Development Criminal Justice Diagnostic Medical Sonography Emergency Medical Science Engineering Technology Electronics Engineering Technology Manufacturing International Business (Import/Export) Legal Office Administration Machine Tool Technology Medical Laboratory Technology Medical Office Management Nursing Paralegal Studies Radiologic Technology Respiratory Therapy Associate of Arts Art Business Social Work Spanish Translation Forensic Investigation General Studies Associate of Arts in Teaching Teaching – Grades EC-6 Teaching – Grades 4-8 Teaching – Grades 8-12 Kinesiology – Grades EC-12 Associate of Science Architecture Computer Science Technology
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Applied Business Technology Interdisciplinary Studies*
Spanish – Grades 6-12 (Teacher Certification) Spanish Translation and Interpreting
Bachelor of Applied Technology Computer Information Systems Technology Computer Information Systems Technology – Grades 8-12 (Teacher Certification) Health Services Technology Health Services Technology – Grades EC-12 (Teacher Certification) Applied Engineering Technology and Training Workforce Leadership and Training
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Early Childhood Bilingual Generalist – Grades EC-6 Early Childhood ESL Generalist – Grades EC-6 Early Childhood Generalist – Grades EC-6 Early Childhood Special Education – Grades EC-12
Bachelor of Arts Art Art – Grades EC-12 (Teacher Certification) Communication English English and Language Arts – Grades 4-8 (Teacher Certification) English and Language Arts – Grades 8-12 (Teacher Certification) Government History History – Grades 8-12 (Teacher Certification) History and Social Studies – Grades 8-12 (Teacher Certification) Music (Instrumental, Keyboard, Vocal and Guitar) Music (Instrumental, Keyboard, Vocal and Guitar) – Grades EC-12 (Teacher Certification) Psychology Public Service Sociology Spanish
Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Entrepreneurship International Business Management Marketing Bachelor of Science Biology Chemistry Computer Science Engineering Physics (Bioengineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical) Engineering Technology (Electronics, Manufacturing and Mechanical) Environmental Sciences Exercise Science Kinesiology Kinesiology/Exercise Science (Clinical, General, Fitness) Kinesiology – Grades EC-12 (Teacher Certification) Mathematics Mathematics – Grades 4-8 (Teacher Certification) Mathematics - Grades 8-12 (Teacher Certification) Nursing Physics Physics – Biophysics Specialization
Science – Grades 4-8 (Teacher Certification) Science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics) – Grades EC-12 (Teacher Certification)
Master of Music in Music Education
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Correctional Administration Police Administration Online Criminology and Criminal Justice
Master of Science Biology Computer Science Interdisciplinary Studies* Mathematics* Physics
Graduate Certificate E-learning Certificate Master Teacher Technology Nursing Administration Nursing Education
Master of Public Health (collaborative with UTHSC-H) Master of Public Policy and Management
Master of Science in Nursing* Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction*
Diplomate Hispanic Language and Culture Translation Studies
Doctor of Philosophy Biology (collaborative with UTSA) Epidemiology (collaborative with UTHSC-H) Physics (collaborative with UTSA)
Master of Arts English Interdisciplinary Studies* History Spanish
Doctor of Public Health in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences (collaborative with UTHSC-H)
Master of Business Administration Business Administration** Business Administration and Public Policy (combined and collaborative with UTHSC-H)
* Specific concentrations and specializations available on Graduate Studies website.
Master of Education Bilingual Education Counseling and Guidance Curriculum and Instruction Early Childhood Education Educational Leadership Educational Technology** English as a Second Language Reading Specialist Special Education*
** Available online. Gainful Employment Disclosure: utb.edu/gea
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Important contacts. Student service offices Location Phone* Fax* Academic Advising.................................... Lightner Center......................... 882-7362.......................... 882-7994 Business Office......................................... Tandy Hall 109.......................... 882-8202.......................... 882-6514 Dean of Students....................................... Student Services Center.......... 882-5141........................... 882-5114 Disability Services.................................... Lightner Center 101-A.............. 882-7374.......................... 882-7861 Financial Aid.............................................. Tandy Hall 206.......................... 882-8277.......................... 882-8229 Go Center/Info Shop.................................. Tandy Hall Lobby...................... 882-7611.......................... 882-7694 Admissions and Recruiting...................... Tandy Hall 115.......................... 882-8295.......................... 882-7810 Toll-free (877) 882-8721 Registrar.................................................... Tandy Hall 105.......................... 882-8254.......................... 882-8832 Residential Life and Student Housing.... Village at Fort Brown................ 882-7191.......................... 548-8766 Scorpiontation (Orientation)................... Student Services Center.......... 882-5776.......................... 882-5114 Student Success Center........................... Cardenas North Annex 103..... 882-8292.......................... 882-8294 Testing........................................................ Tandy Hall 216.......................... 882-8875.......................... 882-3889 Veterans Upward Bound........................... Cardenas Hall North 119......... 882-7127........................... 882-7607
Administrative offices Location Phone* Fax* College of Applied Technology and General Studies.................................. SETB 2.342............................... 882-6791.......................... 882-6678 College of Education................................. EDBC 1.102................................ 882-7466.......................... 882-5707 College of Liberal Arts............................... Cardenas Hall South 246......... 882-8253.......................... 882-8988 College of Science, Mathematics and Technology.................. SETB 2.342............................... 882-6701.......................... 882-6657 Graduate Studies....................................... UBCB 1.202............................... 882-6552.......................... 882-7279 School of Business................................... EDBC 2.504............................... 882-5828.......................... 882-5801 School of Health Sciences........................ LHSB 2.402............................... 882-5000.......................... 882-5003
Other offices Location Phone* Fax* Barnes & Noble......................................... Bookstore.................................. 882-6737.......................... 882-6738 Campus Police........................................... Campus Security Center.......... 882-8232.......................... 882-6547 * Area code for all phone and fax numbers is (956).
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For more information, contact the office of Admissions and Recruiting at (877) 882-8721.
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