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GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
A person who has earned a baccalaureate degree and is working toward earning university credit hours is considered a graduate student.
The Graduate School receives and processes the application and any additional documentation. It also coordinates the evaluation of the application by the program or department Graduate Admissions Review Committee and informs the applicant of the final admission decision.
Applicants should check for other specific program admission requirements. Contact the Dean's Office in the College for additional information. Admission to any graduate program is granted by program or department Graduate Admissions Review Committees The student’s entire record will be considered including the completed application for admission, undergraduate overall GPA, upper level GPA, GPA in the discipline, a student narrative, letters of recommendation, GRE or GMAT scores (evaluated in compliance with HB 1641), interview, and professional and/or academic experience.
Students who are not in good standing, who wish to apply to a new graduate program, must be reviewed by the new program's program or department Graduate Admissions Review Committees.
GRADUATE ADMISSION STATUSES
Full admission may be granted to students who submit all required documentation and meet program requirements as determined by the Graduate Admissions Review Committee of the program or department.
Provisional admission may be granted to students who have not submitted all supporting documentation or test scores. The students will be allowed to attend for one semester (i.e., enroll in up to 6 graduate semester credit hours and earn a 3.0 or better grade point average.) Provisional admission is not available for all degree programs and is not available for international students. Students should check with the chair of the department/division delivering the program to determine provisional admission availability.
Probationary admission may be granted to students who have submitted all documents for admission but do not meet all requirements for full admission such as a low overall grade point average, low GRE/GMAT scores, failure to meet program or department requirements, or a lack of an appropriate background for the chosen program. Probationary status will be changed to full admission upon completion of 12 semester credit hours with a 3.0 or better overall graduate grade point average and once the student has met any additional requirements imposed by the department.
Conditional admission may be granted to students who have submitted all other documents for admission except official versions of transcripts and test scores. Conditional admission is not available for all degree programs and is not available for international students.
Deferment of admission may be requested by students wishing to defer their offer of admission to a future term. They may make such requests by utilizing the Change of Entry Form available from the Graduate School. Deferrals will only be granted for a term of up to one year from the offer of admissions and the degree that is being sought remains the same. Students who defer their admission for more than one year will have to reapply. If the form is submitted after the 4th (for Summer) or 12th (for Fall/Spring) class day of the original term applied to, a new application fee will be required.
The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) reviews applicants prior to the beginning of each long semester. Master program applicants for the MA in Counseling Psychology must submit satisfactory GRE scores to be admitted. Language, Literature, and Translation majors are required to take a departmentally administered examination. The biology and counseling psychology programs do not provisionally admit students.
The A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business (ARSSB) Graduate Admissions Committee will make recommendations for admission into a master program based upon review of the applicant's portfolio, which must include, at a minimum, the applicant's upper level grade point average, standardized test scores (for those requiring to submit test scores), statement of purpose, résumé, and two letters of recommendation. Applicant’s entire record will be reviewed in compliance with Texas HB 1641. Students admitted with conditions must satisfactorily complete those conditions to remain in graduate school.
The College of Education (COED) reviews applicants for admission to its graduate programs prior to the beginning of each semester. Applicants are reviewed on the basis of their completed application for graduate school, academic record as reflected on transcripts, letters of recommendation, interviews, and other relevant documentation. The College of Education, if looking to grant students an admission status, only grants full admission due to accreditation and state regulations.
The Canseco School of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS) reviews applicants in June prior to the beginning of graduate coursework in the Fall. All MSN program applicants must apply directly to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The Canseco School of Nursing does not provisionally admit students.
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted to the University as a Graduate or Post-Graduate Student, an applicant must submit the following documentation to the Graduate School: (For additional requirements visit the following page: http://www.tamiu.edu/gradschool/ProgramAdmissionRequirements.shtml.
Note: International students must also submit requirements listed under ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS.
ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A person who is not a citizen or Permanent Resident Alien of the United States is considered an International Student.
To be admitted as an International Student, an applicant must submit all of the required documentation according to the student's classification. (Refer to the GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS section for this information). All international documents must be translated to English and submitted by the published deadline. In addition, International students must submit the following:
SPECIAL NON-DEGREE STUDENT ADMISSION INFORMATION
A person who is earning university credits which are not applicable to a degree at Texas A&M International University is considered a special non-degree student. It is the policy of this institution to allow any student to enroll in any course for enrichment or other purpose, as long as the prerequisites are met or exceptions to these requirements are approved.
Individuals wishing to take courses for personal growth may register for up to twelve hours as non-degree seeking. These courses may not be applicable to a degree program.
Students classified under this category are not entitled to claim the prerogative of graduating under the provisions of the catalog in force at the time of initial enrollment. Students may, on their own initiative, request at any time to be reclassified as a regular degree-seeking student. An updated application for admission with a written request for reclassification should be submitted to the Graduate School. The student will then become responsible for satisfying the requirements of the catalog in force at the time of the request or any subsequent catalog within the established five-year period of limitation (six-years in the case of some master’s programs). For additional information call the Graduate School at (956)326-3020.
GRADUATE STUDY FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
Students wishing to take graduate courses while they are enrolled as undergraduate students may submit an Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Course Form to the Graduate School to make this request.
A senior student in the last semester or summer session of undergraduate work may complete a normal load with graduate work as provided below:
• Must be within 15 semester credit hours of graduation
• Must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in upper-division work
• Must not enroll for more than 15 semester credit hours total and must not enroll for more than 6 semester credit hours of graduate work
• Cannot count work in graduate courses towards the bachelor’s degree. Graduate courses will be reserved for credit toward the graduate degree when fully accepted into a graduate program.
• Must have approval from the Department/Division Chair and the Dean of the College in which the work is offered.
For additional information or to access the Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Course Form, contact the Graduate School by phone at (956) 326-3020 or via e-mail at graduateschool@tamiu.edu.
TOEFL EXEMPTIONS
American Samoa |
Ireland |
Australia |
Jamaica |
Bahamas |
Liberia |
Barbados |
New Zealand |
Belize |
Guyana |
Canada (except Quebec) |
Sierra Leone |
Dominica |
Trinidad/Tobago |
Grenada |
United Kingdom |
Grand Cayman |
U.S. Pacific Trust |
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
All students enrolled at Texas A&M International University in academic courses must meet the residency requirements as set by Texas State Law.
RESIDENTS
All students who are U. S. citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens or persons permitted by the U. S. Government to domicile under certain visas, and who have established a domicile in Texas, are eligible to pay in-state tuition if they meet all requirements as set forth in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's official publication, "Rules and Regulations-Residency Status." This publication may be obtained from the Residency Determining Officer(s) for the University at the Office of Admissions and the Graduate School. Information on these rules and regulations is also available at the THECB website at http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/.
NON-RESIDENTS
All students coming from outside the state for the sole purpose of studying shall be classified as non-resident for the duration of their program. However, pursuant to Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated-Education Code, Section 54.052(e), "An individual who is 18 years of age or over who has come from outside Texas and who is gainfully employed in Texas for a 12-month period immediately preceding registration in an educational institution shall be classified as a resident student as long as he/she continues to maintain a legal residence in Texas.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PENALTIES
The responsibility of enrolling under the proper status is placed on the student. Any attempt on the part of a non-resident to evade the non-resident fees will be taken seriously and may lead to expulsion from the University. Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated-Education Code, Section 54.061 states "The governing board of an institution of higher education may assess and collect from each non-resident student who fails to comply with the rules and regulations of the Board concerning non-resident fees a penalty not to exceed $10 a semester."
If a student has been erroneously classified as a non-resident and subsequently proves to the satisfaction of the Residency Determining Officer(s) of the University that he/she was entitled to Texas residency status, the classification will be corrected and the student will be entitled to a refund of the difference between in-state and non-resident fees for each semester in which he/she was erroneously classified.
RECLASSIFICATION
Approval for reclassification of an enrolled student from non-resident to resident, or from resident to non-resident will be considered upon review of any proof presented to the Residency Determining Officer(s) which substantiates the need for the change. To receive approval the student must submit the proper documentation to the Office of Admissions or the Graduate School.
MILITARY RESIDENCE
U. S. Military personnel and reservists stationed in Texas and their dependents are eligible to pay in-state tuition during their tour of duty in Texas. A verification of duty status form or letter from the military member's commanding or personnel officer must be submitted before enrolling as an in-state student. Any change in the duty status could necessitate a review of a previous decision.
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