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Division of Student Affairs
Dr. Thomas G. Corti, Vice President for Student
Affairs
Ms. Minita Ramírez, Executive Director, Enrollment
Services
Ms. Betty Momayezi, Executive Director, Student Life
Ms. María R. Rosillo, Director, Admissions
Mr. Doug Sivyer, Director, Campus Dining Services
Ms. Cassandra Wheeler, Director, Career Services
Ms. Laura Elizondo, Director, Financial Aid
Ms. Vicky Schriebner, Director, Housing and Residence Life
Mr. Oscar Reyna, University Registrar
Mr. Dennis J. Koch, Director, Student Activities
Ms. B. Laura Cortez, Director, Student Center
Dr. Terrence Hannigan, Director, Student Counseling
Services
Ms. Angie Cantrell, RN, MSN, CFNP, Director, Student
Health Services
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
Texas A&M International University is an equal opportunity
educational institution. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964 and Executive Order 11246, Texas A&M International University
is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam
Era who are otherwise eligible for admission as students.
Admission to Texas A&M International University
is only granted for the semester for which students apply. Students
who do not enroll for the semester for which they are approved should
contact the Office of Admissions and reapply before attempting to enroll
for another semester.
Implementation of admissions policy is the responsibility
of the Director of Admissions. Any exception to admission policy must
be approved by the University Admissions and Exceptions Committee. Although
Texas A&M International University has flexible admission deadlines,
all credentials should be submitted as far in advance as possible. The
deadlines below are applicable to the semester of entry:
U.S. Students' Deadlines:
Fall Semester - July 1st |
Spring Semester - November 1st |
Summer Session I - April 1st |
Summer Session II - May 1st |
International Students' Deadlines:
Fall Semester - July 1st |
Spring Semester - October 1st |
Summer Session I - April 1st |
Summer Session II - April 1st |
A student who is planning to enter Texas A&M International University
must submit all required documents to:
Office of Admissions
Texas A&M International University
Killam Library Building Room 155
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, Texas 78041-1900, U.S.A.
(956) 326-2200 Fax: (956) 326-2199
email: adms@tamiu.edu
The Office of Enrollment Management and School Relations
is responsible for student recruitment. To obtain application forms
and/or information on degrees and student life at Texas A&M International
University, call or write to:
Office of Enrollment Management and School Relations
Texas A&M International University
Student Center Room 126
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, Texas 78041-1900, U.S.A.
(956) 326-2270 Fax: (956) 326-2269
Toll Free: 1-888-4TX-AMIU (489-2648)
email: enroll@tamiu.edu
http://www.tamiu.edu/apply
Applicants may choose to apply for admission through
the electronic Common Application at: http://www.applytexas.org,
or by downloading PDF forms at www.tamiu.edu/affairs/admissions
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS GENERAL POLICIES
All questions on the application for admission
must be answered fully. Failure to answer all questions correctly and
completely is grounds for rejection of application, withdrawal of any
offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment, or appropriate disciplinary
action. The Application for Admission form requires students to provide
a Social Security Number (SSN). However, a Campus Wide Identification
Number (CWID) will be assigned to each student and will be used solely
for identifying all records concerning that student except in state
and federal reporting.
All required official transcript(s) from college/university
or high school must be requested from each individual institution
attended. Official transcripts must be certified by a school official,
have the school seal, and be sent in a sealed envelope by the institution
directly to the Office of Admissions. International students need foreign
official transcript(s) to be translated to English. Failure to list
on the application form all institutions attended and to submit official
transcripts required is grounds for rejection of application, withdrawal
of any offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment, or appropriate
disciplinary action.
All required test scores must be mailed
directly from the testing service. SAT, ACT and TAAS/TAKS scores may
be reported on an official high school transcript. Some test scores
are only valid for a certain period of time; for more information verify
guidelines stated on specific test scores in the section for PROGRAMS
FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT.
Undergraduate students pursuing a degree in nursing,
social work or seeking teacher certification are required to apply for
admission to their desired program. Graduate students are required to
complete a separate application at the appropriate Deans' Office for
acceptance into their preferred degree program. The Office of Admissions
grants admission only to the university, and not to a specific program.
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
ENTERING FRESHMEN
A person having earned a high school diploma, GED, or who is
in the process of completing high school credits within two (2) semesters,
but not having more than thirty (30) college semester hours of credit,
is considered an entering freshman.
To be admitted as an entering freshman, an applicant
must meet the following requirements and submit required documents to
the Office of Admissions:
- Application for Undergraduate Admission.
- Official High School Transcript showing rank
in class or Official GED passing scores. Final
acceptance will be granted upon submission of official transcript
showing the official date of graduation and completion of high school
credits. Official transcript must be sent directly from the institution
attended.
- Official college/university transcript(s) sent
directly from each institution attended, if any college credit has
been earned. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.000 is required.
- The Scholastic Aptitude Test
(SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT) scores. SAT
or ACT scores should not be older than three (3) years prior to
enrollment. Students in the top 50% of their high school graduating
class are not required a minimum score, but must submit either a
SAT or ACT test score. Students not graduating in the top 50% must
score a minimum of 860 total on the SAT or a minimum of 18 composite
on the ACT. Applicants who have graduated from high school three
(3) or more years prior to the anticipated date of enrollment may
opt to take the University administered COMPASS exam. International
high school graduates and students with a GED may choose to take
the SAT, ACT or the University administered COMPASS exam; however,
each element of the academic transcript will be reviewed for admission.
Note: Students with scores lower than 860
on the SAT and 18 on the ACT will be required to participate in the
First Year Student Success Program during the first semester of enrollment.
- High School Credits Required are as follow:
Subject |
Credits |
English (I, II, III, IV) |
4 units |
Mathematics (Algebra I and II, Geometry) |
3 units |
Science - any two science courses |
2 units |
Social Studies - any three social studies courses |
3 units |
Computer Technology |
1 unit |
|
|
The following units are recommended: |
|
Foreign Language |
2 units |
Fine Arts |
1 unit |
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
is required of stu- dents graduating from a high school in a country
where English is not the native language. A minimum TOEFL score
of 213 (Computer-based) or 550 (Paper-based) is required. This score
must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS)
and dated within two (2) years of enrollment.
- Computer Literacy Requirement: The computer has become a fundamen-
tal resource for learning in all disciplines. Students seeking admission
to the University must demonstrate basic computer literacy, a requirement
satisfied by one unit of a high school computer literacy course
(ex., BCIS), taken as part of a student's college preparation program.
(Keyboarding will not satisfy this requirement.) An entering student
not able to show mastery of basic computer skills will enroll in
MIS 1305, or a similar course,
before beginning the third semester of University study.
- Foreign Language Requirement: Students seeking admission
to Texas A&M International University must demonstrate beginning
college-level proficiency in one foreign language. Beginning proficiency
is defined as the equivalent of 6 college level semester credit hours
(SCH). Beginning college-level proficiency may be demonstrated by:
- completion of three years of high school study of a single foreign
language with a minimum grade of 80 (3.0) at the end of the third
year.
or
- earning a minimum grade of "C" in 6 SCH in one foreign
language
or
- CLEP, University of Wisconsin, or AP exam scores that award 6
SCH in one foreign language.
Note: International students must also complete requirements
listed under International Student Admission.
All students must meet Texas
Success Initiative (TSI) requirements before enrollment. See Texas
Success Initiative (TSI) in the section
entitled PROGRAMS FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND
ENRICHMENT.
Important: Students who do not meet the minimum requirements
for admission may submit a petition to the University
Admissions and Exceptions Committee. See Academic
Probation and Provisional Admission in this section.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PROGRAM FOR
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Qualified high school students in 11th and 12th grade may seek
early admission to Texas A&M International University for the purpose
of gaining credits in university-level classes. A student may not enroll
at Texas A&M International University for more than six (6) credit
hours each long semester or three (3) credit hours each summer session
and must maintain a 2.0 or higher grade point average based on a 4.0
scale in order to continue in subsequent semesters.
To be admitted as a concurrent student, an applicant must meet the following
requirements and submit required documents to the Office of Admissions:
- Application for Concurrent Admission. This application
must include a signed authorization from the applicant's high school
counselor. Application should include signature of parent on the
Parental Permission statement provided in the application.
- Official High School Transcript showing completion
of the sophomore year with at least an 85 out of 100 grade average
for all coursework completed in high school. Copy of current schedule
of classes must be attached to transcript. Official transcript must
be sent directly from high school attending.
- Official college/university transcript(s) sent
directly from each institution attended, if any college credit has
been earned. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 is required.
Note: International students must also complete
requirements listed under International Student
Admission.
Important: Any exceptions to the stated
policy on concurrent enrollment will be granted only by the University
Admissions and Exceptions Committee. Petitions may be submitted
through the Office of Admissions. See Academic Probation and Provisonal
Admission in this section.
Concurrently enrolled students who have failed any
section of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA), may not take
college level courses related to the sections of the test that have
not been passed. See the Texas Success Initiative in the section entitled
PROGRAMS FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT.
TRANSFER STUDENT ADMISSION
A student entering Texas A&M International University at
the sophomore (30 to 59 hours), junior (60 to 89 hours), or senior (90
or more hours) level from an accredited college or university is considered
a transfer student. Texas A&M International University allows credit
for work completed in other institutions which are approved by the appropriate
regional accrediting agency.
To be admitted as a transfer student, an applicant
must submit the following information to the Office of Admissions: (See
additional requirements; for the Social Work program may be found in
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES-UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES; for the Teacher
Education Program in COLLEGE OF EDUCATION-UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES; and
for the School of Nursing in DR. F. M. CANSECO SCHOOL OF NURSING-UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREE)
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Application for Undergraduate Admission.
-
Official college/university transcript(s)
sent directly from each institution attended. A minimum overall
grade point average of 2.000 is required. Even though a grade below
"C" will be calculated into the grade point average, it
will not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
-
The Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) is required of all students having academic studies
from a country where English is not the native language. A minimum
TOEFL score of 213 (Computer-based) or 550 (Paper-based) is required.
This score must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service
(ETS) and dated within two (2) years of enrollment.
-
Computer Literacy Requirement: The computer has become a fundamental
resource for learning in all disciplines. Students seeking admission
to the University must demonstrate basic computer literacy, a requirement
satisfied by at least one-half high school credit in computer literacy,
taken as part of a student's college preparation program. (Keyboarding
will not satisfy this requirement.) An entering student not able
to show mastery of basic computer skills will enroll in CIS 1305,
or a similar course, before beginning the third semester of University
study.
-
Foreign Language Requirement: Students seeking admission to Texas
A&M International University must demonstrate beginning college-level
proficiency in one foreign language. Beginning proficiency is defined
as the equivalent of 6 college level semester credit hours (SCH).
Beginning college-level proficiency may be demonstrated by:
- completion of three years of high school study of a single foreign
language with a minimum grade of 80 (3.0) at the end of the third
year.
or
- earning a minimum grade of "C" in 6 SCH in one foreign
language
or
- CLEP, University of Wisconsin, or AP exam scores that award
6 SCH in one foreign language
Foreign language course credits may be used to fulfill the second Romance language requirement of the B.A. in Spanish or certain other lower-level general electives in other degrees. In some degree programs, however, the foreign language credits will count as additional credits above and beyond those required for the degree.
Note: International students must also complete
requirements listed under International Student
Admission.
All students must meet TSI requirements before enrollment.
See the Texas Success Initiative in the section entitled PROGRAMS
FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT.
Important: Students who do not meet the minimum
requirements for admission may submit a petition to the University
Admissions and Exceptions Committee. See Academic Probation and
Provisonal Admission in this section.
Transfer Curricula and Resolution of Transfer
Disputes for Lower-level Courses:
- The transfer curricula shall be as prescribed by the current issue
of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's guide to transfer
curricula and transfer of credit.
- The following procedures shall be followed by public institutions
of higher education in the resolution of transfer disputes involving
lower-level courses:
If an institution of higher education does
not accept course credit earned by a student at another institution
of higher education, that institution shall give written notice
to the student and the other institution that the transfer of
the course credit is denied.
The two institutions and the student shall
attempt to resolve the transfer of the course credit in accordance
with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules and/or
guidelines.
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE ADMISSION AS A SPECIAL
NON-DEGREE STUDENT (TRANSIENT)
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.
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 Office of Admissions.
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). Foradditional information call
the Office of Admissions at (956) 326-2200.
To be admitted as a special non-degree transient student,
an applicant must submit the following information to the Office of
Admissions:
- Application for Undergraduate/Graduate Admission.
Students who have completed a bachelor degree must submit an Application
for Graduate Admission.
- Official college/university transcript(s). Undergraduate
students must submit an official transcript from the last institution
attended. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.000 is required.
Graduate students must submit an official transcript from the last
institution attended and an official transcript from the institution
where the highest degree was earned. In some cases it may be the
same institution.
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
is required of all students having academic studies from a country
where English is not the native language. A minimum TOEFL score
of 213 (Computer-based) or 550 (Paper-based) is required. This score
must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS)
and dated within two (2) years of enrollment. See TOEFL exemptions
under International Student Admission in theis section
Note: International students must also complete
requirements listed under International Student
Admission in this section.
All students must meet TSI requirements
before enrollment. See the Texas Success Initiative in the section entitled
PROGRAMS FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT.
Important: Students who do not meet
the minimum requirements for admission may submit a petition to the
University Admissions and Exceptions Committee.
See Academic Probation and Provisonal Admission in this section.
ACADEMIC PROBATION AND PROVISIONAL
ADMISSION
Undergraduate students who do not meet the published minimum requirements
for admission may petition to have their academic credentials reviewed
by the University Admissions and Exceptions Committee (UAEC) for conditional
admission.
Students interested in petitioning the Committee must
submit all documents required for admission, and an Application
for Admissions and Exceptions Committee Review. An application
form may be obtained at the Office of Admissions. Required documents
must be submitted to the Office of Admissions one week prior to the
established UAEC meeting day: Third Friday of each month.
All candidates will be notified of the Committee's
decision by mail through the Office of Admissions within five working
days after the meeting. If admitted, students will be placed on provisional/academic
probation status for one semester. During the first semester of enrollment,
students must meet the following conditions set by the Committee depending
on the student's classification:
Freshmen students are placed on provisional
status and allowed to enroll for only one semester (Fall or Spring)
or two summer sessions. To be given full admission to the University,
students must meet the following requirements: (1) enroll in the following
nine semester credit hours - GENU 1300,
Theories and Applications of Learning; English or Math (may be developmental);
and a three hour course from the core curriculum, (2) complete all courses
with a "C" or better, and (3) schedule monthly counseling
sessions with the Freshmen Counselor at the Office of Admissions. The
Committee reserves the right to place other requirements as deemed necessary.
The UAEC will review each student's grades at the end of the semester
to determine if full admission will be granted. The Office of Admissions
will notify students of the Committee's decision by mail within five
working days after the meeting.
Transfer students are placed on academic
probation status and allowed to enroll for only one semester (Fall or
Spring) or two summer sessions. Students must make at least a 2.000
semester grade point average (GPA) by the end of the first semester
and each subsequent semester to continue enrollment. Students will be
removed from probation when the overall GPA is greater than or equal
to 2.000. The Committee reserves the right to place other requirements
as deemed necessary.
FRESH START
Senate Bill 1321, passed by the 73rd Texas Legislature, entitles
State of Texas residents to seek admission to public institutions of
higher education without consideration of courses undertaken ten or
more years prior to enrollment. This bill has been called the “Right
to an Academic Fresh Start” and it gives students the option of
electing to have the coursework taken ten years or more prior to the
starting date of the semester in which the applicant seeks to enroll
either counted as usual or ignored for admission purposes. Applicants
who elect to apply for admission under this law and who are admitted
as students may not receive ANY COURSE CREDIT FOR ANY COURSES taken
ten-years or more prior to enrollment.
Students with three or more semester credit hours awarded
prior to Fall 1989, are exempt from the Texas Success Initiative regardless
of any election of academic Fresh Start.
The intent of Fresh Start legislation is to provide
students with an opportunity to clear their academic records, if they
choose to do so, of all college-level work accumulated ten or more years
ago. This opportunity is not automatic and must be requested in writing
to the Office of the University Registrar.
ENROLLMENT AT TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL AND
AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION
Any student pursuing a degree at Texas A&M International
University may elect to be enrolled at another college or university
and transfer the coursework back to A&M International. The Office
of the University Registrar should be notified of the concurrent/dual
enrollment to monitor compliance of degree progress.
Courses listed in the Texas Common Course Numbering
Equivalency Chart will transfer in when the student requests an official
transcript from the other institution at the completion of the semester.
GRADUATE ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
A person who has earned a baccalaureate degree and is earning
university credit hours is considered a graduate student.
To be admitted to the University as a Graduate or Post-Graduate
Student, an applicant must submit the following information to the Office
of Admissions: (For additional requirements see ACADEMIC
REGULATIONS - GRADUATES).
- Application for Graduate Admission.
- Official college/university transcript(s) from institutions other than Trexas A&M International University sent
directly from each institution attended. Degree must be posted on
transcript. The degree must be from a college or university of recognized
standing with degrees from institutions outside the US evaluated
for equivalency to US degrees.
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate
Management Admissions Test (GMAT) scores are required only
if pursuing a Master's degree or Professional Certificate. Official
test scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing
Service (ETS) and be dated within five years of enrollment.
The College of Arts and Sciences requires
the GRE from all applicants, except for Spanish majors who are required
to take a departmentally administered examination.
The College of Business Administration
requires the GRE or GMAT from all applicants. Students pursuing the
MBA taught in Spanish may choose to take the Examen de Admisión.
No admission decision will be made prior to the receipt of official
GMAT, GRE or Examen de Admisíon scores.
The College of Education requires
the GRE from all applicants pursuing a degree.
The Canseco School of Nursing requires the GRE from
all applicants.
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) is required of all students having academic studies
from a country where English is not the native language. A minimum
TOEFL score of 213 (Computer- based) or 550 (Paper-based) is required.
Students pursuing a doctoral degree will need a minimum TOEFL score
of 250 (Computer-based) or 600 (paper-based). This score must be
sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and dated
within two (2) years of enrollment. See page 18 for TOEFL exemptions.
Note: International students must also complete
requirements listed under International Student
Admission.
Admission to graduate programs is through departmental
admission 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 Statement of Purpose,
letters of recommendation, GRE or GMAT scores (evaluated in compliance
with HB 1641), and professional and/or academic experience.
Individual departments may require other indicators
of potential for success. Applicants should check the specific program
admission requirements. Contact the Dean's/Director's Office in the
College or School for additional information.
The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS)
reviews applicants prior to the beginning of each long semester. All COAS master
program applicants must submit GRE scores to be admitted,
except for Spanish majors who are required to take a departmentally
administered examination.
The College of Business Administration (COBA)
Graduate Admissions Committee will make admission recommendations based
upon review of the applicant's upper level grade point average, standardized
test scores (e.g., GMAT/GRE/EXAMEN DE ADMISIÓN),
statement of purpose, résumé, and two letters of recommendation.
Students admitted with conditions must satisfactorily complete those
conditions in order to remain in graduate school.
The College of Education (COE) 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, GRE scores, letters
of recommendation, interviews, and other relevant documentation. The
College may grant conditional admission for a maximum of six graduate
hours to students who have not submitted all relevant documentation and who hold
a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Conditional status
must be removed at the end of the six semester credit hours and before
any other coursework can be taken.
The Canseco School of Nursing (SON)
reviews applicants in June prior to the beginning of graduate coursework
in the Fall. All MSN program applicants must apply directly to the School
of Nursing.
GRADUATE STUDY FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
A senior student in the last semester or summer session of
undergraduate work may complete a normal load with graduate work provided
that the student has a cumulative grade point average in upper-division
work of 3.0 or better, and that written approval is obtained from the
Dean of the College in which the work is offered. Undergraduates cannot
count their work in graduate courses toward the bachelor's degree. Such
work will be reserved for credit toward a graduate degree when student
is fully admitted.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
ADMISSION
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 UNDERGRADUATE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS or GRADUATE ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS section for this information.) All international documents
must be translated to English and submitted to the Office of Admissions
by the published deadline. In addition the following must be submitted
by International Students:
- A minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
score of 213 (Computer-based) or 550 (Paper-based) is required.
This score must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service
(ETS) and dated within two (2) years of enrollment. Residual TOEFL
exam taken at another institution will not be accepted. See TOEFL
exemptions below.
TOEFL Exemptions:
- One year of full-time academic studies at an
accredited U.S. College or University with satisfactory grades OR
- U.S. High School graduate who completed all
high school requirements satisfactorily within 10 years of enrollment
OR
- When English is the official native language of the
applicant's country OR
- When Spanish is the official native language
of the applicant's country and the student is pursuing the Master
of Business Administration taught in Spanish or the Master of Arts
with a major and minor in Spanish OR
- Completion of level six with a grade of B or
better from the International Language Institute at A&M International
University, or from the Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP) affiliated
with any of the Texas International Education Consortium (TIEC)
member institutions OR
- GRE Verbal score of 400 or higher and sent directly
from ETS, taken within five years of enrollment OR
- GMAT Verbal score of 22 or higher and sent directly
from ETS, taken within five years of enrollment.
- Only graduate students need an Official Certificate of
Graduation, indicating the degree and date completed, which
must be translated to English and sent directly from the institution
to the Office of Admissions. Students who graduated from Mexican
institutions must present an original Titulo to be photocopied
at the Office of Admissions.
- A completed Financial Statement form provided
by the Office of Admissions. This form requires official certification
of sources of funds from the student.
- A Letter of Sponsorship is required from the
party who will financially support the applicant during pursuit
of degree. The letter should certify the sponsor's commitment to
pay the educational, living, health, and personal expenses of the
applicant until completion of the degree(s). A sponsor may be the
student, student's parents or a third party organization. The sponsor's
letter must be dated within six months of the first enrollment according
to dates listed below.
- A Bank Statement certifying the sponsor to have
at least $23,877 for an undergraduate student based on 15 semester
credit hours or $18,344 for a graduate student based on 9 semester
credit hours (stated in U.S. currency) and dated within six months
of the first enrollment according to the dates listed below:
Fall Semester-January
1 or later |
Spring Semester-May 1 or later
|
Summer I-October 1 or later
|
Summer II-November 1 or later |
- Proof of sufficient Medical Insurance Coverage.
The University requires each international student to have mandatory
health insurance coverage while in the USA. The student should enroll
in the University plan, Associated Insurance Plans International,
Inc.(see website www.a-i-p-i.com).
The university plan will cost approximately $700 to $900 per year.
Coverage is the same for all Texas A&M University System schools.
The student may enroll once arriving on campus or by phone at: 1-800-452-
5772.
The student must provide evidence of comparable policy
coverage that must at least meet all of these requirements: 1) Basic
benefit coverage: $50,000 per accident or illness or Basic Benefits
and Major Medical coverage: $1,000,000 per accident or illness; 2) Repatriation
of remains: $10,000; 3) Medical evacuation: $10,000; and 4) Maximum
deductible per individual of $100 or $300 per family, per policy year.
All requests for substitution of the university coverage must include
an English translation of the policy from the insurance company.
Note: Upon completion of the application process,
successful applicants will be issued an I-20 by the Office of Admissions.
Students with an F-1 Student Visa are required to enroll full-time at
Texas A&M International University. International Students are required
to report any change in status immediately to the Office of Admissions
or the University Foreign Student Advisor located in the Department
of International Student Services. For more information call (956) 326-2282.
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 for the University at
the Office of Admissions. Information on these rules and regulations
is also available at the THECB website at www.thecb.state.tx.us/Uhri.
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 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 which
substantiates the need for the change. To receive approval the student
must submit the proper documentation and the Legal Residence Information
form (available at the Office of Admissions).
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.
OTHER EXEMPTIONS
Other exemptions have been approved by the State Legislature in
recent years. Please visit the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's
web site at www.thecb.state.tx.us/Uhri
to find out about specific visas or early eligibility exemptions. For
more detailed information on these exemptions or waivers call the Residency
Determining Officer at the Office of Admissions at (956)326-2200.
OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
The financial aid program is designed for all students who have
demonstrated financial need for assistance to meet University expenses
and who are making satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the
Office of Student Financial Aid. A copy of the Student Financial
Aid Handbook is available online or at the Office of Student Financial Aid, Killam Library, Room 158.
All students who apply for financial aid must meet the Satisfactory
Academic Progress Policy at all times whether financial aid was received
or not. Those students who are not making satisfactory academic progress
at the end of the academic year or semester will be given the opportunity
during the summer sessions “probation” period to regain
satisfactory academic standing before being denied financial aid. Students
who are on scholastic probation or enforced withdrawal are not eligible
for financial aid.
To apply for financial aid, a student must submit to the U. S. Department
of Education a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
at www.fafsa.ed.gov or mail it.
Students who have previously applied for federal student aid will receive
a reminder to do their renewal application by mail or e-mail. These
students should go to www.fafsa.ed.gov
and choose renewal application.
Federal financial aid applications are available from high school counselors,
online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, or
from the Office of Student Financial Aid, Texas A&M International
University, Killam Library, Room 158, 5201 University Boulevard, Laredo,
Texas 78041-1900, (956) 326-2225.
It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate
forms and file them by the required deadlines.
The priority deadline to complete financial aid folders for each semester
is as follows:
|
Semester |
Priority Deadline |
|
Fall or entire financial aid year |
March 15 |
|
Summer Session I & II |
May 1 |
|
Summer Session II |
June 3 |
|
Spring |
December 3 |
GRANTS
The Federal Pell Grant is available to undergraduates who have not
received baccalaureate degrees and that demonstrate financial need.
This grant provides a foundation of financial aid to which assistance
from other sources may be added. Students may apply for the Pell Grant
by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
form. The student will then receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). The
SAR should be brought to the Office of Student Financial Aid at Texas
A&M International University immediately upon receipt.
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), State
Student Incentive Grant (TPG-SSIG), and the Texas Public Education Grant
(TPEG) are available to students whose federal financial aid application
results show evidence of financial need, and enroll for a minimum of
six (6) hours each semester provided funds are available.
Toward Excellence, Access, and Success (TEXAS) Grant provides eligible
students money for tuition and fees which will enable them to attend
an institution of higher education. Eligibility requirements include:
- Graduation from an accredited public or private Texas High School
no earlier than academic year 1998-1999 and apply within 16 months
of the high school graduation date.
- Receipt of an Associates degree after May 2001 and apply within
12 months of completion of the program.
- Texas resident.
- Completion of the recommended or advanced high school curriculum.
- Submission of FAFSA and completion of a financial aid folder.
- Have an outstanding need after deducting all free aid.
- Enrollment in at least 9 hours or more in an undergraduate program.
- Have not been convicted of a felony or a crime involving a controlled
substance.
- Have not received a bachelor's degree.
First-time freshmen students must maintain an overall GPA of at least
a 2.0.
Students will continue to receive the TEXAS grant as long as satisfactory
progress is achieved. First-time freshmen students must maintain an
overall grade point average of 2.0 or better. Second year and transfer
students receiving the TEXAS grant must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5
or better.
Awards will be for an amount equal to the average tuition and required
fees for similar institutions for the number of hours taken. Transfer
students must have previously received an initial award and not be out
of school for more than 12 months, and show financial need. The prior
institution must confirm that satisfactory academic progress has been
met by the student. Eligibility for the grant ends six (6) years from
the initial award, or when a student receives his/her bachelor's degree,
or when 150 semester credit hours have been attempted on the TEXAS Grant
Program, whichever comes first. Summers are not taken into consideration
unless the Texas Grant was received during the summer sessions.
TEXAS B-ON-TIME LOAN PROGRAM
The purpose of the Texas B-On-Time Loan program is to provide eligible
Texas students no-interest loans to pursue higher education. Student
meeting specified goals, may have the entire loan amount forgiven upon
graduation.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Texas resident
- Graduated 2002-2003 academic year or later under the recommended
high school program from public or accredited private high school
in Texas or received an associate’s degree from an eligible
institution no earlier than May 1, 2005
- Has not earned a bachelor’s
degree,
- Enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree or certificate program
at an eligible institution, andHas completed a FAFSA and is eligible
to receive federal financial aid
Annual Loan Amounts for 2004-2005 Academic Year:
4-year public institutions: $3,590 for the academic year; $1,795 per
semester
A 3% origination fee will be deducted from the loan proceeds.
Electronic Application Process:
The Financial Aid Office will determine eligibility. As funding for
the Texas B-On-Time Loan Program is limited, a student's financial aid
package will not include this loan. If this loan is offered to a student,
he/she will be instructed to complete an application/promissory note
on-line.
Renewal Eligibility: To maintain eligibility for future disbursements,
the student must:
- In the 1st Academic Year - make satisfactory academic progress toward
a degree or certificate as determined by the institution.
- In the 2nd and Subsequent Academic Years - complete at least 75%
of the semester credit hours attempted in the most recent academic
year and have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or
the equivalent) on all course work previously attempted at institutions
of higher education.
- A student may not receive B-On-Time loans for more than 150 hours.
Forgiveness Requirements:
A Texas B-On-Time Loan shall be forgiven if the student receives an
undergraduate degree or certificate from an eligible institution and
the student either:
graduated with a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a four-point
scale, within:
- 4 calendar years after the date the student initially enrolled
in an
eligible institution,
- 5 calendar years after the date the student initially enrolled
in an eligible institution, if the degree is in architecture, engineering,
or any other program determined by the board to require more than
4 years to complete; or
- 2 calendar years after the date the student initially enrolled
in a pub lic or private 2-year institution; or
- graduated with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale,
with a total number of credit hours (including transfer hours and
hours earned exclusively by examination) that is no more than 6
hours beyond what is required to complete the degree or certificate.
IRS regulations indicate that these loans must be reported as taxable
income when they are forgiven. For more information, please call us
in Austin (512) 427-6340 or toll-free (outside Austin metro) 1-800-242-3062.
THE COLLEGE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM
Federal and state subsidized programs provide part-time employment,
within fund limitations, for U.S. citizens and permanent residents who
have an established financial need and desire campus employment.
To qualify for the College Work-Study Program, a student must submit
a FAFSA, complete a financial aid folder, demonstrate financial need,
and be enrolled for a minimum of six (6) semester hours each semester.
Students who attend the University only during the summer session are
not eligible for college work-study.
College work-study students are paid at least minimum wage and may
work from fifteen (15) to nineteen (19) hours per week and are not entitled
to fringe benefits. Information on college work-study positions and
vacancies is available from the Office of Career Services, Student Center
Room 114.
LOAN PROGRAMS
The Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Programs
and the Hinson-Hazelwood Loan Program are available to students who
have submitted a FAFSA and whose need has not been met through other
resources.
The Federal Parent Plus Loan (FPLUS) is available for parents of enrolled
dependent students. Applications for the FPLUS should be submitted at
least four weeks before the end of the semester for which the student
is enrolled. For information on eligibility requirements, applications
and additional information on these and other long-term loan programs
are available upon request from the Office of Student Financial Aid,
(956) 326-2225.
Private loans are for students who have exhausted all other avenues
of financial aid. All financial aid, including loans, cannot exceed
a student's cost of attendance. Approval of the loan is based on the
borrower's credit history. A request for private loans must be accompanied
by appropriate documentation stating reason(s) for the loan. Final approval
for processing will be granted by the Financial Aid Director.
Emergency tuition loans are available to assist in payment of tuition
and fees. To qualify for an emergency loan, the student must be enrolled
and have no outstanding balance due to the University. There is an application
fee of $10.00 that is added to the loan. All payments must be completed
by the mid-point of each semester. A $25.00 late fee is added if the
loan is not paid on time. Funds are available on a first-come first-served
basis.
Short-term book loans are available to assist in payment of books.
To qualify for a book loan, the student must be enrolled and have no
outstanding balance due to the University. There is an application fee
of $10.00 that is added to the loan. All payments must be completed
by mid-point of each semester. A $25.00 late fee is added if the loan
is not paid on time. Funds are available on a first-come first-served
basis.
Installment tuition loan plans are available to students who wish to
pay their tuition and fees on an installment plan or who are not able
to borrow under the emergency tuition and fees loan program due to lack
of available funds. Students must pay half the total tuition and fees
plus a $30.00 processing fee. The remaining balance is divided into
two (2) equal installments. The first payment is due thirty (30) days
after the note’s inception date, and the second payment is due
thirty (30) days after that. Any payment made after the due date will
have a late payment fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00). Installment tuition
loan plans are available through the Business Office during the fall
and spring semesters only.
ENTRANCE AND EXIT COUNSELING SESSIONS FOR LOAN BORROWERS
- Entrance: All first-time Texas A&M International University
students who will be applying for Federal Stafford Loan(s) must attend
entrance counseling, to be announced by the Office of Financial Aid.
- Exit: Prior to graduation, all graduating students who
have received any Federal Stafford Loan(s) through Texas A&M International
University are required to attend an exit counseling session, to be
announced by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Students failing
to comply will not re- ceive their diplomas or transcripts.
- Total Withdrawal or Enrollment below half-time (6 SCH):
Students who have obtained a Federal Stafford Loan(s) and are dropping
below six semester credit hours or are withdrawing from the university
must attend exit counseling at the time of the drop or withdrawal.
Failure to comply will result in a hold on the release of their student
records.
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
GRANTS
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Texas Grant
Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)
Texas Public Grant-State Student Incentive Grant (TPG-SSIG)
SCHOLARSHIPS
The TAMIU General Scholarship applications for competitive one to
four year awards for first-time freshmen, current, and transfer students
are available from the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Deadline for: |
First Time Freshmen |
February 15 |
|
Current and Transfer |
June 1 |
Other scholarships are directly available through the Office of Student Financial Aid,
(956) 326-2225.
COLLEGE WORK STUDY PROGRAMS
Federal (need-based)*
State (need-based)*
Institutional (non-need-based)*
LOANS
Emergency tuition and fee loans (if funds are available)
Federal Parent Plus Loan (FPLUS) (for parents of enrolled dependent
students)
Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Programs
Private Loans
Hinson-Hazelwood Loan Program
Installment tuition loan plans
Short-term loans for books (when funds are available)
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE FOR POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS
GRANTS
Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)
Texas Public Grant-State Student Incentive Grant (TPG-SSIG)
SCHOLARSHIPS
The TAMIU General Scholarship applications are available through
the Office of Student Financial Aid, deadline is July 1.
COLLEGE WORK STUDY PROGRAMS
Federal (need-based)* State (need-based)* Institutional (non-need-based)*
LOANS
Emergency tuition and fee loans (when funds are available)
Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Programs
Private Loans
Hinson-Hazelwood Loan Program
Installment tuition loan plans
Short-term loans for books (when funds are available)
Financial resources of the University should be viewed only as supplementary
to the financial resources of the applicant and family.
For additional information, filing dates and application forms, contact:
The Office of Student Financial Aid
Texas A&M International University
Killam Library, Room 158
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041-1900
(956) 326-2225
email: financialaid@tamiu.edu
*All student employee job applications are processed through the Office
of Career Services, SC 114, (956) 326-2260.
OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR
REGISTRATION
Students who are officially admitted to the University may register
for courses. Prior to each academic semester and for each summer session,
a registration period is held. Dates of these registration period and
the dates of other transactions that affect student course schedules
are printed in the Schedule of Classes.
FRESHMAN REGISTRATION
To assist freshmen who are entering the University in the fall semester,
special freshman registrations are held in conjunction with freshman
orientation. Only freshmen who attend orientation are permitted to meet
with an advisor, be advised and register at this time. Dates for freshman
orientation are provided for entering freshmen in advance of the scheduled
orientation days. Individuals who desire financial aid assistance should
have contacted the Office of Financial Aid and completed paper work
several months in advance of Freshman Orientation in order that their
aid may be processed in a timely manner. (See the Financial Aid section
of the catalog and contact the Office of Financial Aid for details regarding
financial aid.)
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
Students who are currently enrolled (students who have attended
the University within the last two semesters) are permitted to register
in advance during the prior semester provided they are in good standing
with the University. Dates of pre-registration are listed in the semester
calendar of the Schedule of Classes and are otherwise advertised on
campus via posters and signs. Students are encouraged to become knowledgeable
of the rules governing pre-registration, consult their advisor prior
to pre-registration and understand the arrangements for payment of tuition
and fees. Students receiving financial aid are encouraged to consult
with the Office of Financial Aid prior to the pre-registration period
to permit proper handling of their financial aid (See the Financial Aid section of the catalog for details and contact the Office of Financial
Aid regarding financial aid.).
TRANSFER STUDENTS AND STUDENTS RE-ENROLLING AFTER ONE OR MORE YEARS
ABSENCE
Students who are transferring to the University or who are re-enrolling
in the University after an absence of one year or more, are permitted
to register for classes during the registration days just prior to the
commencement of classes if they have been admitted or readmitted. This
registration period is provided to enable a student to complete the
registration process including consulting advisors, signing up for classes
and paying tuition and fees. Students who are seeking financial aid
and who have not completed this process several months in advance of
this registration will inevitably be delayed in receiving funds from
federal grants and secured and unsecured loans. (See the Financial Aid section of the catalog for details regarding financial aid.) Dates of
registration are listed in the semester calendar of the Schedule of
Classes.
STUDENT ADVISEMENT
Students are encouraged to visit with faculty advisors during the
fall and spring semesters for degree and class schedule planning. At
announced times, all currently enrolled undergraduate students and currently
enrolled graduate students who have been admitted to a graduate program
or are seeking teacher certification will be permitted to advance register
for courses in the subsequent term. Advisors in all disciplines are
available at each college or school. Both the Office of Admissions and
the Office of the University Registrar can assist students to identify
and contact their faculty advisor. Also, please see Academic Responsibilities.
EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
Students are expected to pay all financial obligations to the University
when due. Official registration is not complete until the University
Business Office has received payment or has been notified by the Office
of Student Financial Aid that payment arrangements have been made. Failure
to pay such obligations may result in the students not being allowed
to take final examinations, receive official transcripts, or to enroll
for subsequent semesters. Financial obligations include, but are not
limited to: (1) tuition and fees; (2) financial aid loans; (3) returned
checks; (4) returned check charges; (5) library fines or lost or damaged
book charges; and (6) loss or breakage of instructional material or
equipment.
Exemptions for Ex-Servicemen (Hazlewood Act): Men and women
who are citizens of Texas, served in the Armed Forces, and were honorably
discharged, may be eligible for benefits under the Hazlewood Act after
federal education benefits have been exhausted and if no student loans
are in default. Exemption from fees also extends to children of members
of the Armed Forces who were killed or died while in service.
Application and further information is available in the Office of the
University Registrar. This exemption must be invoked by census date
to reduce tuition fees for the semester.
Senior Citizen Exemption: Senior Citizens 65 or older may
have up to six hours of tuition waived a semester. Normal admission
and registration procedures must be followed and course prerequisites
met. To obtain the exemption, present a valid Texas driver's license
or other valid ID showing date of birth to the Business Office by census
date. All other fees will be charged. This exemption must be invoked
by census date to reduce tuition and fees for the semester.
Other Exemptions: Information on other tuition exemptions granted by
the State of
Texas may be obtained on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
web site: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/
EXPLANATION OF TUITION AND FEES
Tuition-Resident of Texas: Undergraduate Resident students
pay $50 per semester credit hour. Graduate Resident students pay $60
per semester credit hour.
Tuition-Non-Resident/International: Non-resident and International students pay $326
per semester credit hour. Graduate Non-resident and International students pay $336
per semester credit hour.
Board Authorized Tuition: Authorized by The Texas A&M
University System, at the rate of $55 per semester credit hour, is required
of all students to cover bonded indebtedness incurred for the expansion,
air conditioning, rehabilitation of facilities and administrative expenses.
Assessment Fee: This $15.00 fee is required of all students
($7.50 for each summer session) to implement assessments required for
accreditation.
Computer Fee: This fee is charged at the rate of $8 per semester
credit hour to insure availability of computing resources to all students
at the University and provides for maintenance and expansion of academic
computing facilities.
Student Service Fee: All students pay this fee at the rate
of $21.25 per semester credit hour (not to exceed $250.00 per semester).
It entitles the student to receive publications and supports various
departments in Student Services, as well as student activities such
as SGA and Clubs.
Health Fee: This $29.00 fee is required of all students enrolled
during the fall and spring ($14.50 for each summer session) for operating,
maintaining and equipping Student Health Services and entitles students
to use its services. These services do not include surgical operations
or charges for consultations with outside providers.
Identification Card Fee (Non-refundable): This fee is charged
at the rate of $10 each semester and is required for operation and maintenance
of the TAMIU OneCard program. The TAMIU OneCard is the official ID card
for students. The card is non-transferable and is the property of TAMIU.
The card must be presented as a form of identification when requesting
service from any University office and will provide access to a number
of campus facilities, i.e., Killam Library, academic resources, recreational
sports, and game room. The OneCard has a prepaid, stored value account
called Dusty Dollars which may be used to purchase products or services
at locations accepting the card as payment, providing that funds are
available in the Dusty Dollar Account. Meal plan holders must present
OneCard at Dusty's Diner for membership verification. Students who lose
their ID card should report it immediately to the OneCard Center (326-2877)
or the University Police (326-2100). A replacement fee of $10 will be
charged.
International Education Fee (Non-refundable): This $4 is assessed
to all students to support international education and related University
off site study programs.
Library Access Fee: This fee is charged at the rate of $4.00
per semester credit hour and insures that the library collection supports
academic programs and meets accreditation requirements.
Student Deposit: Students will be assessed a one time $10
deposit fee for the duration of their studies at Texas A&M International
University. This fee will cover any loss, damage or breakage caused
by the student and shall be returned, upon request, at the time of withdrawal
or graduation.
ADDITIONAL FEES (not on Fee Tables)
Auditor’s Tuition: The cost for auditing a course
is the same as that required for registration for credit.
Course fee: Certain University courses carry an additional course fee of $3 - $500 for
educational materials, consumables, and for supervision appropriate to the course.
Distance Education Fee (Non-Refundable): This fee is charged
at the rate of $25.00 per semester credit hour for all distance education
courses.
Installment Payment Service Charge: Students who choose to
pay using the two-payment installment plan pay a $30 installment payment
service charge. This charge is non-refundable once a payment has been
made.
Laboratory Fee (Non-refundable): For each laboratory course,
a fee of $2.00 to $30.00 is charged depending upon cost of materials
used in the course. Non-refundable beginning first University class
day, that is, if a student is allowed to drop a laboratory course, the
fee for the semester not begun will be refunded.
Late Payment Fee (Non-refundable): Students who fail to pay
tuition and fees by their due date will be assessed a late payment fee
of $20.
Orientation Fee (Non-refundable): This $30 is assessed to
all first time freshmen students for orientation.
Additional Miscellaneous Fees:
Application fee, graduate, $25.00
Bachelor’s graduation, $20.00
Certificate/deficiency plan (non-refundable), $25.00
Course fee, $3 - $500
Duplicate diploma fee, $15.00
Late installment loan payment, $15.00
Late emergency loan payment, $25.00
Late short-term book loan payment, $10.00
Non-refundable loan application fee (emergency and book loans), $10.00
Master’s graduation, $20.00
Returned check charge, $25.00
Transcript (Official - per copy), $3.00
REFUND OF FEES
- Withdrawal from University
A student who officially withdraws from the University may request
a refund on tuition and refundable fees according to the following
schedule which is specified by Senate Bill 604 (passed by the 65th
Legislature).
LONG SEMESTERS:
100% prior to the first University class day
80% during the first five University class days
70% during the second five University class days
50% during the third five University class days
25% during the fourth five University class days
SUMMER SEMESTERS:
100% prior to the first University class day
80% during the first, second or third University class day
50% during the fourth, fifth, or sixth University class day
No refund during the seventh class day or thereafter
- Reduced Course Load
Students who reduce their semester credit hour load by officially
dropping a course or courses and who remain enrolled in the institution
will have applicable tuition and fees refunded according to the following
schedule:
FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS
During the first twelve University class days 100%
After the twelfth University class day NONE
SUMMER SESSIONS
During the first four University class days 100%
After the fourth University class day NONE
- Additional Refund Provisions
- Application for refunds should be made in writing to the University
Reg- istrar after the student has officially withdrawn through
the Office of the University Registrar. The student must present
receipt for payment of fees.
- Fees will not be refunded earlier than two weeks after the date
of payment indicated on the student’s receipt. A check covering
all refunds will be mailed to the address given on the written
refund request.
- A student who pays for the spring semester without knowing the
previ- ous fall semester grades and who is required to withdraw
because of failure in the work of the fall semester will receive
a refund according to the schedule.
- No refunds will be made unless requested within one year of
official withdrawal.
- No refunds will be made on auditor’s tuition.
- The first class day of each term is always the first official
University day of classes, not the first day of the individual’s
class. A refund is based on the day of the drop/withdrawal, regardless
of the date the class first meets.
TUITION REBATE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
The State of Texas is providing financial incentives for students
who complete their undergraduate degree with no more than three hours
in excess of the minimum number of semester credit hours required for
graduation. Hours attempted include transfer credits, course credits
earned through examinations, courses dropped after the official census
date, for-credit developmental courses, internship and cooperative courses,
and repeated courses. The rebate for eligible students is a maximum
of $1,000. To be eligible for rebates under this program, students must
have: (1) enrolled for the first time in an institution of higher education
in the fall 1997 semester or later, (2) receive the baccalaureate degree
from a Texas public university, and (3) been a resident of Texas and
entitled to pay resident tuition at all times while pursuing the degree.
Students desiring to qualify for the tuition rebate are responsible
for complying with all university rules and regulations related to the
administration of the program, and are solely responsible for enrolling
only in courses that will qualify them for the rebate.
Students who transfer from another institution, including out-of-state
institutions, shall provide the university with official transcripts
from each institution of higher education attended in order that the
total number of hours attempted may be verified.
Tuition rebates shall be reduced by the amount of any outstanding student
loan, including an emergency loan, owed to or guaranteed by the state.
If a student has an outstanding student loan, the institution shall
apply the amount of the rebate to the loan.
Application forms and instructions available in the Office of the University
Registrar, KL 168.
INCOME TAX CREDIT
The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 contains provisions that may
impact the student or parent income tax returns.
Under the Hope Scholarship Credit, students in their first two-years
of college may receive a credit of up to $1,500 on tuition paid during
the tax year. The Lifetime Learning Credit provides a credit of up to
$1,000 on tuition paid after June 30, 1998.
Note: These two credits may not be combined and cannot be
claimed for the same expense for which another tax benefit is received.
For further information on these programs, please contact the Business
Office or check the IRS web site at
Texas Resident |
Tuition and Fees - Fall 2005
and Spring 2006 |
|
Hrs. |
Tuition |
Board
Auth.
Tuition |
Assmt Fee |
Comp
Fee |
Int.
Ed.
Fee |
Lib Fee |
Prop.
Dep |
Student
Service
Fee |
Health
Fee |
ID
Fee |
Student
Center |
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
50.00 |
55.00 |
15.00 |
8.00 |
4.00 |
4.00 |
10.00 |
21.25 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
3.00 |
209.25 |
2 |
100.00 |
110.00 |
15.00 |
16.00 |
4.00 |
8.00 |
10.00 |
42.50 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
6.00 |
350.50 |
3 |
150.00 |
165.00 |
15.00 |
24.00 |
4.00 |
12.00 |
10.00 |
63.75 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
9.00 |
491.75 |
4 |
200.00 |
220.00 |
15.00 |
32.00 |
4.00 |
16.00 |
10.00 |
85.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
12.00 |
633.00 |
5 |
250.00 |
275.00 |
15.00 |
40.00 |
4.00 |
20.00 |
10.00 |
106.25 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
15.00 |
774.25 |
6 |
300.00 |
330.00 |
15.00 |
48.00 |
4.00 |
24.00 |
10.00 |
127.50 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
915.50 |
7 |
350.00 |
385.00 |
15.00 |
56.00 |
4.00 |
28.00 |
10.00 |
148.75 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
21.00 |
1,056.75 |
8 |
400.00 |
440.00 |
15.00 |
64.00 |
4.00 |
32.00 |
10.00 |
170.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
24.00 |
1,198.00 |
9 |
450.00 |
495.00 |
15.00 |
72.00 |
4.00 |
36.00 |
10.00 |
191.25 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
27.00 |
1,339.25 |
10 |
500.00 |
550.00 |
15.00 |
80.00 |
4.00 |
40.00 |
10.00 |
212.50 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
30.00 |
1,480.50 |
11 |
550.00 |
605.00 |
15.00 |
88.00 |
4.00 |
44.00 |
10.00 |
233.75 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
33.00 |
1,621.75 |
12 |
600.00 |
660.00 |
15.00 |
96.00 |
4.00 |
48.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
36.00 |
1,758.00 |
13 |
650.00 |
715.00 |
15.00 |
104.00 |
4.00 |
52.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
36.00 |
1,875.00 |
14 |
700.00 |
770.00 |
15.00 |
112.00 |
4.00 |
56.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
36.00 |
1,992.00 |
15 |
750.00 |
825.00 |
15.00 |
120.00 |
4.00 |
60.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
36.00 |
2,109.00 |
16 |
800.00 |
828.00 |
15.00 |
128.00 |
4.00 |
64.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
36.00 |
2,174.00 |
17 |
850.00 |
828.00 |
15.00 |
136.00 |
4.00 |
68.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
36.00 |
2,236.00 |
18 |
900.00 |
828.00 |
15.00 |
144.00 |
4.00 |
72.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
36.00 |
2,298.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tuition and Fees for Summer
2006 |
|
Hrs. |
Tuition |
Board
Auth.
Tuition |
Assmt Fee |
Comp
Fee |
Int.
Ed.
Fee |
Lib Fee |
Prop.
Dep |
Student
Service
Fee |
Health
Fee |
ID
Fee |
Student
Center |
Total |
1 |
50.00 |
55.00 |
7.50 |
8.00 |
4.00 |
4.00 |
10.00 |
21.25 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
3.00 |
187.25 |
2 |
100.00 |
110.00 |
7.50 |
16.00 |
4.00 |
8.00 |
10.00 |
42.50 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
6.00 |
328.50 |
3 |
150.00 |
165.00 |
7.50 |
24.00 |
4.00 |
12.00 |
10.00 |
63.75 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
9.00 |
469.75 |
4 |
200.00 |
220.00 |
7.50 |
32.00 |
4.00 |
16.00 |
10.00 |
85.00 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
12.00 |
611.00 |
5 |
250.00 |
275.00 |
7.50 |
40.00 |
4.00 |
20.00 |
10.00 |
106.25 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
15.00 |
752.25 |
6 |
300.00 |
330.00 |
7.50 |
48.00 |
4.00 |
24.00 |
10.00 |
127.50 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
893.50 |
7 |
350.00 |
385.00 |
7.50 |
56.00 |
4.00 |
28.00 |
10.00 |
148.75 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
1,031.75 |
8 |
400.00 |
440.00 |
7.50 |
64.00 |
4.00 |
32.00 |
10.00 |
170.00 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
1,170.00 |
9 |
450.00 |
495.00 |
7.50 |
72.00 |
4.00 |
36.00 |
10.00 |
191.25 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
1,308.25 |
10 |
500.00 |
550.00 |
7.50 |
80.00 |
4.00 |
40.00 |
10.00 |
212.50 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
1,446.50 |
11 |
550.00 |
552.00 |
7.50 |
88.00 |
4.00 |
44.00 |
10.00 |
233.75 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
1,531.75 |
12 |
600.00 |
552.00 |
7.50 |
96.00 |
4.00 |
48.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
1,610.00 |
|
Note: *Undergraduate Tuition based on $50.00/sch; Graduate Tuition based on $60/sch; Board Authorized Tuition - $55.00/sch; Assessment
Fee - $15.00/semester, $7.50 per summer session; Computer Access Fee - $8.00/sch; International Education Fee - $4.00/semester; Library
Access Fee - $4.00/sch; Property Deposit Fee - $10.00/semester; Service Fee - $21.25/sch, $250.00 maximum; Student Health Fee - $29.00/semester, $14.50/summer session; ID Fee - $10.00/semester; Student Center Fee -$3.00/hr, $36.00 maximum/long semester, $18.00 maximum/summer session. |
|
Non-Resident/Foreign Student
|
Tuition and Fees - Fall 2005
and Spring 2006 |
|
Hrs. |
Tuition |
Board
Auth.
Tuition |
Assmt Fee |
Comp
Fee |
Int.
Ed.
Fee |
Lib Fee |
Prop.
Dep |
Student
Service
Fee |
Healt
Fee |
ID
Fee |
Student
Center |
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
326.00 |
55.00 |
15.00 |
8.00 |
4.00 |
4.00 |
10.00 |
21.25 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
3.00 |
485.25 |
2 |
652.00 |
110.00 |
15.00 |
16.00 |
4.00 |
8.00 |
10.00 |
42.50 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
6.00 |
902.50 |
3 |
978.00 |
165.00 |
15.00 |
24.00 |
4.00 |
12.00 |
10.00 |
63.75 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
9.00 |
1,319.75 |
4 |
1,304.00 |
220.00 |
15.00 |
32.00 |
4.00 |
16.00 |
10.00 |
85.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
12.00 |
1,737.00 |
5 |
1,630.00 |
275.00 |
15.00 |
40.00 |
4.00 |
20.00 |
10.00 |
106.25 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
15.00 |
2,154.25 |
6 |
1,956.00 |
330.00 |
15.00 |
48.00 |
4.00 |
24.00 |
10.00 |
127.50 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
2,571.50 |
7 |
2,282.00 |
385.00 |
15.00 |
56.00 |
4.00 |
28.00 |
10.00 |
148.75 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
21.00 |
2,988.75 |
8 |
2,608.00 |
440.00 |
15.00 |
64.00 |
4.00 |
32.00 |
10.00 |
170.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
24.00 |
3,406.00 |
9 |
2,934.00 |
495.00 |
15.00 |
72.00 |
4.00 |
36.00 |
10.00 |
191.25 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
27.00 |
3,823.25 |
10 |
3,260.00 |
550.00 |
15.00 |
80.00 |
4.00 |
40.00 |
10.00 |
212.50 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
30.00 |
4,240.50 |
11 |
3,586.00 |
605.00 |
15.00 |
88.00 |
4.00 |
44.00 |
10.00 |
233.75 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
33.00 |
4,657.75 |
12 |
3,912.00 |
660.00 |
15.00 |
96.00 |
4.00 |
48.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
36.00 |
5,070.00 |
13 |
4,238.00 |
715.00 |
15.00 |
104.00 |
4.00 |
52.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
36.00 |
5,463.00 |
14 |
4,564.00 |
770.00 |
15.00 |
112.00 |
4.00 |
56.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
36.00 |
5,856.00 |
15 |
4,890.00 |
825.00 |
15.00 |
120.00 |
4.00 |
60.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
36.00 |
6,249.00 |
16 |
5,216.00 |
828.00 |
15.00 |
128.00 |
4.00 |
64.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
36.00 |
6,590.00 |
17 |
5,542.00 |
828.00 |
15.00 |
136.00 |
4.00 |
68.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
36.00 |
6,928.00 |
18 |
5,868.00 |
828.00 |
15.00 |
144.00 |
4.00 |
72.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
29.00 |
10.00 |
36.00 |
7,266.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tuition and Fees for Summer
2006 |
|
Hrs. |
Tuition |
Board
Auth.
Tuition |
Assmt Fee |
Comp
Fee |
Int.
Ed.
Fee |
Lib Fee |
Prop.
Dep |
Student
Service
Fee |
Health Fee |
ID
Fee |
Student
Center |
Total |
1 |
326.00 |
55.00 |
7.50 |
8.00 |
4.00 |
4.00 |
10.00 |
21.25 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
3.00 |
463.25 |
2 |
652.00 |
110.00 |
7.50 |
16.00 |
4.00 |
8.00 |
10.00 |
42.50 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
6.00 |
880.50 |
3 |
978.00 |
165.00 |
7.50 |
24.00 |
4.00 |
12.00 |
10.00 |
63.75 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
9.00 |
1,297.75 |
4 |
1,304.00 |
220.00 |
7.50 |
32.00 |
4.00 |
16.00 |
10.00 |
85.00 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
12.00 |
1,715.00 |
5 |
1,630.00 |
275.00 |
7.50 |
40.00 |
4.00 |
20.00 |
10.00 |
106.25 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
15.00 |
2,132.25 |
6 |
1,956.00 |
330.00 |
7.50 |
48.00 |
4.00 |
24.00 |
10.00 |
127.50 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
2,549.50 |
7 |
2,282.00 |
385.00 |
7.50 |
56.00 |
4.00 |
28.00 |
10.00 |
148.75 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
2,963.75 |
8 |
2,608.00 |
440.00 |
7.50 |
64.00 |
4.00 |
32.00 |
10.00 |
170.00 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
3,378.00 |
9 |
2,934.00 |
495.00 |
7.50 |
72.00 |
4.00 |
36.00 |
10.00 |
191.25 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
3,792.25 |
10 |
3,260.00 |
550.00 |
7.50 |
80.00 |
4.00 |
40.00 |
10.00 |
212.50 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
4,206.50 |
11 |
3,586.00 |
552.00 |
7.50 |
88.00 |
4.00 |
44.00 |
10.00 |
233.75 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
4,567.75 |
12 |
3,912.00 |
552.00 |
7.50 |
96.00 |
4.00 |
48.00 |
10.00 |
250.00 |
14.50 |
10.00 |
18.00 |
4,922.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note: Tuition based on $326.00/sch, Graduate Tuition based on $336.00/sch; Board Authorized Tuition - $55.00/sch; Assessment Fee - $15.00/
semester, $7.50 per summer session; Computer Access Fee - $8.00/sch; International Education Fee - $4.00/semester; Library Access Fee
- $4.00/sch; Property Deposit Fee - $10.00/semester; Service Fee - $21.25/sch, $250.00 maximum; Student Health Fee - $29.00/semester,
$14.50/summer session; ID Fee - $10.00/semester; Student Center Fee -$3.00/hr, $36.00 maximum/long semester, $18.00 maximum/summer
session. |
PUBLIC INFORMATION POLICY AND FAMILY EDUCATIONAL
RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT
Pursuant to the provisions and intent of Chapter 552, Texas Government
Code, known as the Public Information Act, and the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended, the university has
established a policy relating to the accessibility of student information
in the custody of the Texas A&M International University.
FERPA affords students certain rights with respect to their education
records. They are:
- The right to inspect and review the student’s education records
within 45 days of the day the university receives a written request
for access. Students should submit to the University Registrar, dean,
head of the academic department or other appropriate official, written
requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The university
official will make arrangements for access and notify the student
of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records
are not main- tained by the university official to whom the request
was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct
official to whom the request should be addressed.
- The right to request the amendment of the student’s education
records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Students
may ask the university to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate
or misleading. They should write the university official responsible
for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want
changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the univer-
sity decides not to amend the record as requested by the student,
the university will notify the student of the decision and advise
the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request
for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures
will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
- The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information
con- tained in the student’s education records, except to the
extent that FERPA autho- rizes disclosure without consent. One exception
which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials
with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person
employed by the university in an administrative, super- visory, academic
or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement
unit personnel, health staff, and student employees); a person or
company with whom the university has contracted (such as an attorney,
auditor, collection agent, or the National Student Clearinghouse);
a person serving on the Board of Re- gents; or a student serving on
an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee,
or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has legitimate educational interest if the official
needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her
professional responsibility.
Upon request, the university discloses education records without
consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks
or intends to enroll. A&M International will automatically forward
a student’s record to these institutions upon their request.
- The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
concerning alleged failures by Texas A&M International University
to comply with the re- quirements of FERPA. The name and address of
the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202-4605
Directory information regarding the student will
be provided to the public upon request unless student files a request
in the Office of the University Registrar asking to be excluded from
the directory or from any other requests for open directory information
from outside entities. The request should be submitted prior to the
12th class day in the fall and spring terms, the 4th class day in the
summer terms. A request to withhold information may be submitted after
the stated deadline for a term, but information may be released between
the deadline and receipt of the request. The file of a student who has
asked to be excluded from the directory information will remain flagged
until the student requests that the flag be removed.
Directory information consists of a student’s
full name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major
and minor fields of study, classification, enrollment status (full-time,
part-time, undergraduate, graduate, etc.), term schedule of classes,
roster of classes enrolled, participation in officially recognized activities
and sports, weight and height of athletic team members, dates of attendance,
degrees, awards received (including types of award), the last educational
agency or institution attended previous to TAMIU, and photograph.
Texas A&M International University will disclose information from
a student’s education records only with the written consent of
the student, except:
- To school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in
the records.
- To officials of another school, upon request, in which a student
seeks or intends to enroll.
- To certain officials of the U.S. Department of Education, the Comptroller
General, and state and local educational authorities, in connection
with an audit, or certain state or federally supported education programs.
- In connection with a student’s request for or receipt of financial
aid, as necessary to determine the eligibility, amount or conditions
of the financial aid, or to enforce the terms and conditions of the
aid.
- If required by state law requiring disclosure that was adopted before
November 19, 1974.
- To organizations conducting certain studies for on behalf of the
University.
- To accrediting organizations to carry out their functions.
- To parents of an eligible student who claim the student as a dependent
for income tax purposes.
- To parents of students under the age of 21 years found culpable
of alcohol and drug offenses, to the extent authorized by state law.
- To comply with a judicial order or a lawfully issued subpoena.
- To appropriate parties in a health or safety emergency.
- To an alleged victim of any crime of violence or non-forceable sex
offense, the results of any institutional disciplinary proceeding
against the alleged perpetrator of that crime with respect to that
crime or university rules or policy as authorized by state law.
- To release information designated as directory information by the
university; unless student has requested such directory information
be withheld.
- To a court in which the university is defending itself against legal
action initiated by a parent or eligible student.
For information regarding the university’s policy on access to
records and to request accessibility to university records, contact
the Office of University Registrar.
PERMANENT STUDENT RECORD
The permanent record of a Texas A&M International University
credit student shall consist of: student name, social security number
or student identification number, courses enrolled each term, cumulative
University grade point average (GPA), term GPA, hours attempted, hours
earned, grades, quality points earned, degrees earned, academic program(s),
honors, academic status, and transfer credit. The permanent record will
be maintained on-line and will be available on-campus in the Office
of the University Registrar. On-line processes are backed up nightly.
TRANSCRIPTS
The transcript is the official record of the student’s academic
performance at the University. Official transcripts printed on security
paper and bearing the University seal are available from the Office
of the University Registrar at a cost of $3.00 per copy. Student must
clear any restrictions from his/her record before any transcript request
will be honored. Transcripts may be requested in person, by mail, fax
and via the web. In compliance with federal privacy laws, a student’s
signature is required to release transcripts; therefore, transcript
requests cannot be accepted by telephone or e-mail.
In Person
A written request must be completed by the student and a valid
picture I.D. must be presented at the Office of the University Registrar.
The request will be honored within one working day.
Through the Web
- Go to https://lasso.tamiu.edu
- Click on “Log in to Student Services” (Key icon at the
bottom of the page)
- Enter Student ID( Social Security # or Campus ID #)
- Enter PIN (Birthday: ex 010878 for Jan. 8, 1978)
- Click on login
- Click on Official Transcript Request
By Mail or Fax
Students may request a transcript by submitting a written request
which includes their name, Social Security Number or Campus ID Number,
dates of attendance at the university, current address, signature, and
a check or money order payable to TAMIU (or payment by credit card).
The request will be prepared within one to two working days. The request
may be submitted via fax (956)326-2249 or mail to the following address:
Office of the University Registrar-Transcripts
Texas A&M International University
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041-1900
VETERANS' RECORDS
Texas A&M International University has entered into the education
and training programs administered by the Veterans Administration. Hence,
the University has assumed as one of its chief responsibilities the
adaptation of all facilities to meet the needs of returning veterans
who desire to take advantage of their eligibility for education and
training as provided by Public Laws 16 and 346, 78th Congress; 550 and
894, 82nd Congress; and Public Law 89-358 for veterans of military service
after January 3, 1955. Further information can be obtained from the
Registrar. Veterans should register with the Veterans Coordinator in
the Office of the University Registrar. The Veterans Coordinator will
assist the Veteran in processing all necessary related paperwork. For
more information call (956)326-2250.
COMMENCEMENT
This ceremony occurs several times during the year to honor those
students who have successfully completed their degree programs. Only
those students who have been certified by their respective colleges
and verified by the University Registrar may participate in commencement.
The fee for graduation is listed in the Additional Fees section of the
catalog. For further information on this process, call the Office of
the University Registrar, (956) 326-2250.
STUDENT CENTER
Whether you stop for a meal, or would like to apply for an on-campus
job, the Student Center is one-stop-shopping for Student Services. This
newly constructed, 100,000 square facility houses a variety of University
Departments, meeting facilities, and lounge areas. The Student Center
is designed to support the programs, special events, meetings, and conferences
of the students, faculty and staff of Texas A&M International University.
“What’s in the Student Center?”
Aramark Foodservice: Located on the first floor in
room 127, offers a wide range of catering services from a simple coffee
break to an elaborate full service event. Aramark has the exclusive
rights to all Catering Service needs provided on campus.
Army ROTC: Located on the first floor in room 128,
provides adventure training, fitness, leadership development, travel
opportunities, and financial assistance for students seeking a commission
as officers in the U.S. Army.
Career Services: Located on the first floor in room
114, Career Services assists students in making career decisions and
exploring their chosen fields, enhancing job searching skills, and finding
part-time or permanent positions.
Copy Center: Located on the first floor next to the
Game Room, the Copy Center offers professional services including color
copies, transparencies, and a fax machine.
Dusty's Diner: Located on the first floor in room
105, an all-you-can-eat buffet serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
seven days a week catering to students, faculty and staff.
Enrollment Management and School Relations: Located
on the first floor in room 126, Enrollment Management provides general
enrollment information and campus tours for prospective students.
Enrollment Services: Located on the first floor in
room 126, coordinates uniformed efforts for the offices of Admissions,
Enrollment Management and School Relations, Financial Aid and Teaching
Scholars program.
Event Services: Located in room 127, directly behind
the Information Center, Event Services is the place to reserve space
on campus for meetings and conferences.
Game Room: Located on the second floor in room 210,
the Game Room offers many leisure activities, including pool tables,
air hockey, darts and computer games.
Health Services: Located on the first floor in room
125, Health Services offers students clinical response for immediate
needs, and provides information for the improvement of their individual
health and wellness.
Information Center: The Student Center Information
Center is located on the first floor in front of room 127. This is the
place to find out the “who, what, when & where” of campus
life and services.
Office of Special Programs: Located on the first floor
in room 118, provides services by bringing kids to the University. Services
take the form of grants and continuing education programs.
OneCard Center: Located on the first floor in room
128, the OneCard Center issues ID cards for students. The OneCard Center
also accepts Dusty Dollar deposits, which is a prepaid store value account
on the TAMIU OneCard. See Identification Card Fee explanation on page
XX for more information about the OneCard program.
The Food Court: Located on the first floor near the
bookstore, the Food Court sells a variety of menu items for breakfast
and lunch. Catering Services are also available for on-campus events.
University Bookstore: Located on the first floor across
from the Information Center, the University Bookstore sells a variety
of items including textbooks, school supplies, clothing and snacks.
Student Activities: Located on the second floor in
room 226, Student Activities provides support for student organizations,
and helps develop educational programs outside of the classroom to enhance
university life.
Student Counseling and Disability Services for Students:
Located on the first floor in room 124, Student Counseling and Disability
Services for Students provides counseling and psychological services
as well as coordinates needed support services for students with a documented
disability.
Student Government Association: Located on the second
floor in room 224, the Student Government Association represents the
governing body of all students on campus. The Association also conducts
programs that are of service to students including student elections,
voting, conferences on student government, and leadership activities.
Student Life: Located on the second floor in room
226, the Office of Student Life provides administrative oversight of
the Student Center, Student Health Services, Career Services, Student
Activities, and Student Counseling and Disability Services for Students.
The office also maintains the Student Handbook and is responsible for
the student disciplinary process.
DEPARTMENT OF CAREER SERVICES
Career Services provides a spectrum of services to students and
alumni in the areas of career development and employment. Professional
staff members help students explore career options and gain information
to make well-informed decisions regarding majors, job preparations and
search.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Need based (Workstudy) and Non-need based (Regular) student employment
on campus is coordinated through Career Services. Need based positions
are 15 hours per week while Non-need based positions are 19 hours per
week. Need based candidates must have a completed folder with the Financial
Aid Office. Applications, eligibility requirements, and current postings
are available in the Career Resource Center in the Student Center, Room
114. Announcements for part-time employment off campus are also available.
CAREER EXPLORATION
Part of Career Services' mission is to help students explore, select,
prepare for and enter satisfying careers fitting their personal interests,
abilities, and values. Some of the larger resources in place for career
exploration:
- Career Counseling: Confidential counseling and
assessment testing to assist in identifying interest, abilities, and
values - essential in choosing a major or career. A Computerized career
guidance program, the Myers Brigg Type Indicator (MBTI) personality
type inventory, and Strong Interest Inventory are also available.
- Career Fairs: Held annually, the fair serves multiple
purposes including job, internship, networking, and teacher fair.
It enables a participant to talk directly with representatives of
corporations, non-profit agencies, federal and state agencies, school
districts, volunteer organizations, graduate schools and many others
to gather information about careers.
- Career Resources: Materials housed in the Career
Resource Center range from books, videos, and various printed resources.
Many feature information on occupational characteristics, duties,
salaries, and/or working conditions. Also available are school directories,
college and graduate school catalogs, free magazines and handouts
focusing on the job preparation process.
- Special Programs: Activities include employers
making presentations to classes with topics ranging from careers and
internship opportunities, interviewing techniques and business etiquette.
JOB SEARCHING SERVICES
Career Services coordinates job preparation and programs intended
to connect students and alumni with employers. Some of these services
include:
- Job Fairs: The Spring Fair provides an opportunity to interact with
prospective employers. The Fall Fair facilitates contact between graduate
and professional schools.
- Job Vacancy Notices: Current job openings are advertised in binders
and are categorized by colleges and special interests (i.e.. International
Employment Opportunities, etc.)
- On-Campus Recruitment: Allows qualified students an opportunity
to interview with companies, agencies, and school districts which
recruit on campus each year. Company information, interview dates,
and sign up sheets are available.
- Résumé Referral Service: Students and alumni can register
their résumé online through CollegeCentralNetwork. With
this free service, students' résumés are sent directly
to employers with immediate hiring needs.
- Résumé Critiques and Practice Interviews: Objective
feedback and helpful suggestions assist students and alumni in producing
a quality résumé and improve their interviewing skills.
- Workshops: Throughout the semester, these group sessions aid students
in learning the skills of résumé writing, job searching,
and interviewing. Special topics and other career-related issues are
presented regularly to student groups, classes, or upon request.
All A&M International students and alumni, regardless of graduation
date, are encouraged to access the services and programs offered by
Career Services, Student Center Room 114, (956) 326-2260.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
Student Health Services is staffed with fully qualified nursing
personnel. The purpose of Student Health Services is to enhance the
educational processes of students by reducing or eliminating health-related
barriers to learning. In addition, Student Health Services is directed
at improving wellness, enabling students to make informed decisions
about health related concerns, and empowering students to be self-directed
consumers of health care services. Some of the services provided are:
- Emergency first aid and referral to medical facilities or services
- Assessment of health problems by a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
(Advanced Practice Nurse) with prescriptive authority
- Physician Consultation available upon referral
- Consultation with Nurse Practitioner by appointment during business
hours
- Emergencies are seen as soon as possible
- Immunizations
- Tuberculosis (TB) screening available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
by appointment
- Laboratory capabilities
- Blood pressure screening and monitoring
- Vision screening
- Weight control monitoring
- Health promotion and disease prevention for individuals and groups
- HIV/AIDS information, testing can be confidentially arranged
- Medication Prescriptions or
- Class D Pharmacy for SHS's patients
To make an appointment, call 326-2235.
ALCOHOL/DRUG EDUCATION AND PREVENTION
Please refer to the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Policy of the Student
Handbook for applicable restrictions.
STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES AND DISABILITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Counseling and psychological services are available to all University
students. Student Counseling Services offers a broad range of psychological
services for currently enrolled students. Our Mission Statement reads,
"Student Counseling Services works to empower college students
to be capable and competent adults as they assume responsibility for
their own well-being at a time when many are developing behaviors that
will impact their quality of life and relationships.
Our services are designed to support, encourage, educate, counsel,
and empower students in a university setting as they adjust to the challenges
and transitions of university life as well as help faculty and staff
function more effectively in their work with students." Through
our endeavors we support the educational mission of Texas A&M International
University. As a staff, we attempt to facilitate mutual respect and
understanding among people of diverse backgrounds, spiritual beliefs
and other types of diversity.
Student Counseling Services staff understand that psychological adjustment
is connected to the health of the whole person - including the physical,
mental, spiritual, emotional and social well being of the individual.
The majority of our counseling activities span social-emotional and
educational-career concerns. Frequent assistance is provided in the
areas of: conflict management, stress management, depression and anxiety
disorders, relationship stressors, crisis intervention, learning skills
problems, time management, grief counseling self-destructive behaviors,
and difficulties with disability access.
Student Counseling Services offers a variety of psychological services
including counseling/psychotherapy, psychological education, testing
and assessment. Staff clinicians use testing and assessment to assist
in diagnosis, treatment planning, and increasing the helpfulness of
therapy. Services for students with disabilities are also provided within
this department.
We further support the academic goals of the University through providing
quality training for graduate students in mental health professions.
In that vein, services are provided by both professional staff and graduate
student trainees. Our staff offers support for a variety of challenges
and concerns that might require professional assistance as well as referral
to medical, nutritional, and other appropriate campus and community
resources to maximize health.
In general, we emphasize short-term treatment, which identifies a focus
for counseling and aims to deal with that particular issue within a
relatively short time. The clinical staff will be happy to work with
individuals in identifying long-term or more intensive treatment options
in those cases where extended care is indicated.
Student Counseling Services staff are on-call during regular operation
hours of the University (typically, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. when classes are in session). There are evening hours available,
usually on Wednesday and Thursday. Please call the office at 326-2230
to verify evening hours. In the event of a crisis after regular hours
or during university holidays, campus police may be called at 326-2100.
There is no additional charge for these services since they are covered
through student fees. Confidentiality is assured within the limits set
by law. No record of visits is recorded on a student's transcript or
in a student's job placement file.
To make an appointment to speak with a counselor, call (956) 326-2230
(voice/TTY), or visit Room 124, Student Center.
DISABILITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
Texas A&M International University is aware of and deeply concerned
with the unique challenges that face students with disabilities. Texas
A&M International University is committed to reducing and eliminating
a number of barriers that such students may encounter as they work towards
their educational goals.
Our mission statement reads, "Disability Services for Students
works to promote a supportive learning community to empower students
with disabilities to accomplish their academic goals. Disability Services
for Students also works to enhance the awareness of disability related
issues and to foster respect for persons with disabilities within the
University community." The Office of Disability Services for Students
will assist any student who has an appropriately documented disability
in coordinating needed support services, physical or academic. hese
services will be coordinated between the University and if available,
with government or private agencies.
Students with appropriately documented disabilities may request reasonable
accommodations which will afford them equal access to all educational
programs and activities that Texas A&M International University
provides or sanctions. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504,
states and requires that qualified students with disabilities have the
right to request and obtain reasonable accommodations to afford students
equal access to courses, program services, activities, and facilities
offered through the University.
Although students with disabilities may request services at any time
during the school year, students are encouraged to meet with the Disability
Coordinator or Director of Student Counseling Services to request services
at least (3) three months before entering Texas A&M International
University. To be eligible for services, a student must be enrolled
at Texas A&M International University, have submitted to Disability
Services for Students appropriate, current documentation concerning
the disability, and have made a special request concerning the disability.
Each request for services made to Disability Services for Students
will be taken into consideration on an individual basis. Students have
the right to due process proceedings to challenge or correct actions
the University or Disability Services for Students has taken, may take,
or has not taken for an individual student's benefit, or if Disability
Services for Students has failed to aid the student in a reasonable
fashion. If the student feels that her or his documented disability
is not being appropriately accommodated by Texas A&M International
University's Disability Services for Students, the student has the right
to obtain outside legal counseling or proceedings.
Texas A&M International University's Disability Services for Students
offers a variety of services for students with disabilities, including
the following: accessible furniture in classrooms, assistance in recruiting
note takers, assistance in ordering textbooks on tape, assistance in
taping textbooks when textbooks on tape are not available, equipment
loan (cassette players/recorders), materials enlarged (e.g., exams,
handouts), sign language interpreters, alternative testing arrangements,
counseling and other reasonable services.
Students with disabilities at Texas A&M International University
are expected to: meet the University's qualifications as well as essential
technical, academic, and institutional standards; provide documentation
from an appropriate professional explaining how their disability limits
functioning in courses, programs, services, etc.; identify themselves
in a timely manner to the Office for Disability Services for Students
when seeking reasonable accommodations; meet qualifications and maintain
essential instructional standards for courses, programs, services, etc.;
seek information, counsel, and assistance as necessary; and follow specific
procedures for obtaining reasonable accommodation(s) and/or auxiliary
aid(s) and services.
This office is part of the Student Counseling Services. To make an
appointment, call (956) 326-2230 (voice/TTY), Room 124, Student Center.
DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The Department of Student Activities supports the assumption that
the first priority of students is to study so that they may be academically
successful. However, there is much more to university life than classes,
homework, exams, and grades. There are student organizations, clubs,
traditions, and much more which is best known as “The Other Education.”
Involvement in one or more of the university’s organizations
can add an important dimension to a student’s university experience.
Involvement is a way to balance one’s life, meet new people, and
develop interpersonal and leadership skills. In addition, prospective
employers often look at what students have accomplished and experienced
outside of their coursework. For all these reasons, the Department of
Student Activities supports the belief that students can and should
learn from experiences as well as from textbooks.
The Department of Student Development provides direct advisement to
the Student Government Association, Orientation of NewStudents, and
the Club Officers’ Council, among others. The staff of the Department
of Student Development is committed to providing Texas A&M International
University students with the best possible “Other Education”
through programs and services that meet the needs of all students. The
following services are provided to chartered student organizations:
leadership retreats; e-mail addresses; bi-monthly officers meetings;
mailboxes; workshops; information and approval concerning the use of
university banking system and funds withdrawal; help with scheduling,
planning, and preparing events for all chartered student organizations.
For more information call (956) 326-2280.
Student organizations on campus at the time of printing include:
- Alpha Psi Lambda National Inc.
- Ambassadors (TAMIU Student Ambassadors)
- American Medical Students Association
- Animation Club
- Art Ink
- Association of Information & Technology Professionals
- Ballet Folklorico
- Baptist Student Ministries
- Biology Club
- Club Alma Gitana
- C.O.L.O.R.S.
- Club de Español Siglo XXI
- Criminal Justice Association
- Dance Club
- Delta Psi Alpha Fraternity
- Destino
- Drama
- Electronic Commerce Association
- Film Club
- Gay and Straight Alliance
- Guitar Club
- Gung Fu Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- Health Occupations Students of America
- History Club
- Indian Students Association
- Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity-Colony
- Music Club
- Music Educators National Conference
- Newman Club
- Political Science Association
- Pre-Law Society
- Public Administration and Urban Studies Association
- The Rose Buds
- Sahaja Yoga Meditation Club
- Sigma Delta Pi-Phi Xi Chapter
- Social Work Club
- Sorority Interest Group
- Star Club
- Student Accounting Society
- Student Coalition for Democracy and Human Rights
- Students in Free Enterprise
- Student Government Association (SGA)
- Student Nurses Association
- Student Systems Group (SSG)
- Tae Kwon Do
- Twisters Dance Team
- Young Democrats
Honor Societies:
- Alpha Kappa Delta (International Sociology Honor Society)
- Psi Chi (National Honor Society in Psychology)
- Sigma Tau Delta (National Honor Society in English)
ORIENTATION FOR NEW STUDENTS
Each student entering Texas A&M International University,
whether as a freshman, a transfer student, or graduate student, has
individual interests, goals, abilities, and needs. Hundreds of students
enter the university each year. New student orientation has been developed
to address the needs of students in a highly individualized manner.
Activities which occur during new student orientation include: interaction
with academic advisors who help select the first semester courses; assigning
faculty advisors for transfer students; interaction with Texas A&M
International University student groups; and meeting with the college
deans. A $30 nonrefundable fee is assessed to all first time freshmen
students for orientation.
Freshmen, transfer, and graduate students participating in these orientation
activities conducted by the Department of Student Activities will be
given information and assistance relating to housing and opportunities
available for them in student life areas. International students will
also have specific sessions addressing their particular needs, all of
which are in addition to attending the standard new student orientation
activities. For information, call 326-2282.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
The representative governing body of all students at Texas
A&M International University is the Student Government Association.
This elected student member body is directly responsible for representing
the interests of the student body to the administration and to the entire
University community. Student Government interacts with the administration
of the University on issues such as changes to rules and regulations,
allocation of some student service fees, and student membership on university
committees. It also conducts programs that are of service to the students
including student elections, voter registration, and conferences on
student government and student leadership activities.
HOUSING
TAMIU offers several on-campus housing options. The Residential
Learning Community offers single rooms, meal plans as well as a fitness
center, computer lab and kitchens/lounges on each floor. The University
Village offers fully furnished one, two and four bedroom apartments
with living/dining area and fully-equipped kitchens. Each facility has
on site residence life staff. For further information, contact the Office
of Housing and Residence Life at (956)326-1300 or fax (956)326-1309.
RECREATIONAL SPORTS
The Department of Recreational Sports also provides a balanced recreational
sports program invested in the overall wellness of students, faculty,
and staff of Texas A&M International University. This is accomplished
by providing facilities and fitness related activities that benefit
the overall health and wellness of the university community as well
as offering a structured intramural program. The intramural program
provides an outlet for students to participate in a variety of competitive
events each semester, while making new friends and having fun in a sport
oriented environment. Students can sign-up at the Recreational Sports
office, KCB Room 107 or by calling (956) 326-2280.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Texas A&M International is a member of the National Association
of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Red River Athletic Conference which
includes thirteen major area universities - Texas A&M International
University, Bacone College, Langston University, College of the Southwest,
Houston Baptist University, Huston-Tillotson College, Jarvis Christian
College, Northwood University, Paul Quinn College, Southwestern Assemblies
of God University, Texas College, University of Texas-Permian Basin,
and Wiley College.
Athletic teams at Texas A&M International are known as the "Dustdevils"
and the official school colors are maroon and silver. The University
will also be part of the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) which
is founded on the concept of the student athlete. The member schools
of this conference are committed to a form of competition, which reflects
the values of their institution and the goals of higher education.
Texas A&M International University's Phase-In Plan includes these sports
beginning competition in the following academic terms:
2002-2003 |
Fall |
men's soccer |
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women's soccer |
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women's volleyball |
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Spring |
men's golf |
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women's golf |
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2003-2004 |
Fall |
men's basketball |
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women's basketball |
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men's cross-country |
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women's cross-country |
Men's tennis, women's tennis, men's baseball, women's softball and
track and field will also be offered as demand, funding and facilities
make their implementation a positive move for the University. |