Entering Freshman Admission Requirements

High School Transcript showing rank in class, official date of graduate and that the student has earned at least 21 accredited high school units, or GED scores that qualify for issuance of a Texas high school certificate based on GED test results.

American College Testing Program (ACT) scores or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores. ACT or SAT scores posted on an official high school transcript will be accepted. Entering freshmen will not be permitted to register without ACT or SAT scores.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of students graduating from a high school in a country where English is not the native language (minimum score of 500 for paper based test or 173 for computer based test required).

Entering freshmen will not be permitted to enroll in college-level courses without Texas Academic Skills Program (TAS) exam (or approved alternative exam) scores unless exempt from TASP.

Returning Student Admission Requirements

Returning Student Application for Admission.

Clear Record of Academic or Financial "Holds." Returning students must clear any previous admission or financial obligations to the University prior to readmission.

Students will not be permitted to enroll in college-level courses without Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) exam (or approved alternate exam) scores unless exempt from TASP.

Transfer Student admission Requirements

Transfer Student Application for Admission

Official College Transcript(s) from each institution attended.

For transfer students with less than 30 hours of transferable college-level work, High School Transcript (or GED scores) and American College Testing Program (ACT) scores or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores. Scores from a residual ACT test taken at an institution other than UT Pan American may not be used for admission purposes.

Students will not be permitted to enroll in college level courses without Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) scores unless exempt from TASP.

International students must also complete requirements listed under International Students Admissions.

International Student Admission

An applicant is considered an International Student if the applicant is not a citizen of he United States or a permanent resident alien. All required documents must be on file in the Graduate School 60 days prior to the beginning of the semester for late registration or by the published application deadline for ASSIST telephone/Campus Pipeline/Web registration.

International students must not only be accepted for undergraduate study or graduate study with Clear Admission, but must also submit the following:

1. International Student Application for Admission. This application requires official certification of sources of funds from the student.
2. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or other acceptable exam for students from countries whose native language is not English. TOEFL scores must be sent directly form the ETS.
3. Financial Deposit, equal to the cost of room and board in a UT Pan American residence hall for one semester. Proof of sufficient funds to pay for one year of educational and living expenses.
4. English Translation of Education Records.
5. Undergraduate students will be required to take the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) exam at least one week prior to registration.

For more detailed information, please refer to

• UTPA's Undergraduate or Graduate Catalogs
• Admissions and Records
• New Student Services
• International Student Advisement Office at UTPA

Concurrent Enrollment Program for High School Students Requirements

Application for Concurrent Enrollment Admission.

High School transcript showing completion of the sophomore year at an accredited high school.

American College Testing Program (ACT) scores with a minimum composite of 22 [or equivalent Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) score of 1030].

Scores from the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) (or approved alternate exam). Students will not be permitted to register without TASP scores unless exempt from TASP.