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Knowledge Knowsno Boundaries.

The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost Collegeutb.edu

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At The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College, we are committed to expanding knowledge through research, promoting excellence in teaching and learning, providing accessible and affordable education, advancing academic and economic development in our region, and enhancing student success in all that we do. At UTB and TSC, we firmly believe that knowledge knows no boundaries.

Now is a great time to be a Scorpion. We look forward to welcoming you as one of more than 17,000 unique individuals that make UTB and TSC a leader in research and a university of excellence with more than 150 majors and 23 graduate programs. The first step to your future can be right here at UTB and TSC.

Brownsville, Texas

Located at the southern tip of Texas, UTB and TSC is just minutes from international bridge crossings into Matamoros, Mexico, and a 30-minute drive to the beaches of South Padre Island.

Brownsville is situated in a semi-tropical environment where two cultures meet, creating a unique mix of sounds, flavors, history and natural beauty.

BenefiTs of aTTending uTB and TsC

With the combined resources of a community college and an accredited university, UTB and TSC offers a unique educational opportunity. You can earn a one-year certificate or an associate degree and transition seamlessly into a bachelor’s degree and move on later to one of our graduate programs.

In addition to our over 150 programs of study, UTB and TSC has several centers for excellence in research, including the Center for Biomedical Studies, the Center for Gravitational Wave Astronomy and the Rancho del Cielo Field Station in Tamaulipas, Mexico.

inTernaTional CommuniTy

Located in Texas’ Lower Rio Grande Valley just miles from the popular South Padre Island and only a few steps from Matamoros, Mexico, Brownsville is a truly international city located in a semi-tropical environment where two cultures meet. Because of this, The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College offers a unique bicultural and international educational experience.

Knowledge Knows no Boundaries.

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in researCh.

Over the last two years, UTB and TSC has been

ranked among the top five Texas universities for

expenditures in fields such as aerospace technology

and biomedical research. Among the centers for

excellence in research at UTB and TSC are the Center

for Biomedical Studies and the Center for Gravitational

Wave Astronomy. Unique research opportunities

include studying at the university’s Rancho del

Cielo Field Station in Mexico and participating in the

Bahia Grande Project, one of the largest wetlands

restoration projects in the United States.

why uTB and TsC?

The righT fiT

UTB and TSC is one of only two four-year institutions

offering programs of study ranging from one-year

certificates to associate, bachelor’s, master’s and

doctoral degrees.

BiCulTural and Bilingual

Thanks to our proximity to Mexico, UTB and TSC offers

a unique blend of two cultures, international programs

of study that prepare students in two languages, and

travel opportunities to colonial Mexican towns or the

cloud forest at Rancho del Cielo.

CoasTal living

UTB and TSC is on the border with Mexico and only a

few miles from the popular beaches of South Padre

Island.

ouTsTanding TeaChing

• Excellent pass rate on state licensure exams in

both nursing and education

• Health science students have 100 percent

employment upon graduation

• National leader in Hispanic graduates in math,

science, and education

sCorpion sTudenT life and CulTure

UTB and TSC offers a variety of student activities,

including over 60 student organizations, golfing at the

university’s 18-hole golf course, and a state-of-the-art

campus recreation center, and is also:

• Chess Team placed third in The President’s

Cup (Final Four) in 2008, and UTB and TSC

named Chess College of the Year in 2007.

• Men’s soccer Red River Athletic Conference

2007-2009 Champion.

• Women’s soccer Red River Athletic Conference 2008

Co-Champion and 2009 Champion.

• A music program with accreditation from National

Association of Schools of Music.

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why i Came To uTB and TsC.“UTB and TSC provided me with the most opportunities for personal and professional success. The university is

a place where I imagined I could improve myself, mature, network and expose myself to new things. UTB and TSC

has proven to be a significant experience in my life.”sarai Barrera, Accounting Major

“I chose UTB and TSC because the scholarship opportunities here were a better fit for me and my family. UTB and TSC is close to home, the atmosphere is great and the student to teacher ratio is small.”Krystal Chavez, Biology Major

“Choosing UTB and TSC as my university was definitely a great choice. All the assistance I was given, especially

by the staff in Admissions and Recruiting, was fantastic. It made all the enrollment, loan, housing process and more

run extremely smooth. Everything was quick and easy, and in no time I found myself settled in UTB and TSC and already

attending my summer classes. I couldn’t ask for more!”elizabeth davila, Education Major

faCulTy and sTudenT TesTimonials.“We’re training the next generation of forensic scientists.” dr. patti salinas, Chair, department of Criminal Justice

“The greatest experiences were meeting a variety of different people from different backgrounds and personalities.” Kimberly Barberena, ’09

“I love my UTB and TSC campus. Every day, I would walk from student housing to my classes and was in awe admiring how beautiful and aesthetic my campus is. I love it.” Cruz i. estrada, ’09

“We’re conducting state-of-the art, internationally recognized research on bacterial pathogens.”

daniele provenzano, associate professor, department of Biological sciences

“I just hope that I’m able to share my passion for music with my students, the way that passion was shared at UTB and TSC.” annie Tharpe, ’01

“It was UTB and TSC that gave me this global vision of business and education.” monica greer, m.B.a., ’03

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sTudenT life.There are many ways for UTB and TSC students to relax and play on campus. There are over 60 registered student clubs on campus, and Student Life organizes movie nights, parties and holiday events. Dorm residents are treated to special events at their “home away from home.” The Student Union has a popular game room and a café where students like to hang out with friends.

Campus reCreaTion.UTB and TSC opened its new Recreation, Education and Kinesiology Center in 2009. A dual-purpose facility with more than 100,000 square feet, it houses the Department of Health and Human Performance in its education wing, with Campus Recreation in the other wing. The REK Center is open for use by all registered students.

Activities include:•• Fitness and wellness programs•• Intramural sports•• Club sports•• Aquatics and special events

Facilities include:•• Six-lane, 25-yard swimming pool and leisure deck•• Three-court gymnasium•• Two racquetball courts•• Cardio and strength training equipment•• 1/9 mile indoor jogging and walking track•• Two multipurpose group fitness studios•• 18-hole golf course

aThleTiCs.UTB and TSC is also a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and is affiliated with the Red River Athletic Conference. Scorpion athletics includes men’s and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, baseball, and men’s and women’s golf.

The Scorpion men’s soccer team were Red River Athletic Conference Champions three years running, 2007-2009, and women’s soccer were the league Co-Champions in 2008.

The UTB and TSC Chess Team competes at the highest level at state, national and international levels placing third in The President’s Cup (Final Four) in 2008.

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our Campus is a musT see.

The Office of Admissions and Recruiting invites prospective students and their families to visit our beautiful and historic campus to

explore and discover the many educational opportunities available at UTB and TSC. Campus visits provide important information regarding

programs of study, admissions, financial aid and campus life.

For more information, call Admissions and Recruiting toll-free at (877) 882-8721.

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admissions CheCKlisT.Getting admitted as a first-time freshman is the first step to pursuing your goals and the limitless possibilities at UTB and TSC.

sTep 1: apply for admission• Online (utb.edu or applytexas.org)• In person (Office of Admission and

Recruiting, Tandy Hall, Room 115)

sTep 2: suBmiT aCademiC CredenTials

Submit one of the following academic credentials to the Office of Admissions and Recruiting:• Official high school transcript (must be sent directly

from the high school to the university)• GED certificate with scores• Two letters of reference if applying under

the “individual approval” standards

sTep 3: suBmiT proof of residenCySubmit two proofs of Texas-state residency for tuition purposes to the Office of Admissions and Recruiting. (All residency documents must include the applicant’s name, address and be dated 12 months prior to the first class day.)

Examples of proof of residency include: lease agreement, valid permanent Texas driver’s license or ID card, Texas high school or college transcript.Note: If you are a naturalized citizen or legal resident, submit a photocopy

of your naturalization certificate or Permanent Resident card.

sTep 4: BaCTerial meningiTis reQuiremenTsAll new entering students, defined as first-time freshmen, returning and transfer students must provide one of the following requirements to Admissions :

• Certification from a health care practitioner evidencing that the student has received vaccination or booster five years and at least 10 days prior to the first day of class.

• An affidavit or a certificate from a physician licensed to practice in the U.S. stating that the vaccination would be injurious to the health and wellbeing of the student.

• An affidavit signed by the student indicating the vaccination for bacterial meningitis has been declined for reasons of conscience such as religious beliefs. A completed, notarized “Exemption from Immunization for Reasons of Conscience” form from the Texas Department of State Health Services must be used.

**Excludes students who are enrolled only in on-line classes or distance education courses and those who are over 30 years of age.

sTep 5: TesTingFirst-time freshman who are not exempt from the state-required assessment must take one of the state approved assessment tests, such as COMPASS, THEA, ACCUPLACER or the ASSET Writing Skills Test. For more information, call the Office of Testing at 956-882-8875 or visit Tandy Hall, Room 216.

sTep 6: apply for finanCial aid

Tuition assistance is available in the form of grants, work-study, loans and scholarships. Apply for financial aid using the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” form (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov using the school code (030646).

For help or more information, contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance at financialaid@utb.edu, or visit utb.edu/financialaid.

sTep 7: orienTaTion and advising

Attending orientation is mandatory for all incoming freshmen. Students are required to complete admission, all three sections of the testing requirements and complete pre-advising before attending orientation.

admissions early appliCaTion deadlines• Fall semester: April 1• Spring semester: Dec. 1• Summer session I: May 1• Summer session II: June 1

note: Late applications will not be guaranteed enrollment for that semester.

UTB and TSC is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action institution. UTB and TSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status or disability.note: All documents submitted become property of UTB and TSC.

The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificate, associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees.

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finanCial aid deadlines Fall semester ..................................................... March 1

Institutional Scholarship .................................. March 1

Summer sessions ........................................... March 17

Spring semester .................................................... Oct. 1

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imporTanT deadlines.Jan. 1As soon as possible after Jan. 1, submit the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at fafsa.gov to be considered for all federal and state grants, scholarships, loans and work-study. Be sure to list federal UTB and TSC school code: 030646.

feB. 1Submit the summer 2012 Financial Aid Request, available online at utb.edu/financialaid.

marCh 1Fall semester priority deadline to be considered for need-based and non-need-based federal aid

marCh 17Financial aid priority deadline for summer

april 1Fall admission priority deadline

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Financial Aid priority deadline for spring semester

deC. 1Spring admission application deadline

utb.edu/financialaid

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undergraduaTe

Certificate of proficiencyAccounting TechnologyAir Conditioning and

Refrigeration Technology (Commercial Equipment Specialist, Domestic Equipment Specialist, Residential Equipment Specialist)

Auto Body Repair Technology (Body Repair Specialist, Refinishing Specialist)

Auto Mechanics Technology (Line Specialist, Parts Specialist, Repair Specialist)

Basic Police Officer Certification

Business Information Systems Technology

Child Care and DevelopmentComputer-Aided Drafting

TechnologyComputer Information

TechnologyComputer Web DevelopmentConstruction Technology

(Carpentry Specialization, Commercial Electrician Specialist, Plumbing Specialist, Residential Electrician Specialist)

Emergency Medical Science – Level One

Emergency Medical Science – Level Two

International Business (Import/Export)

Legal Office Specialist Machine Shop Operations

TechnologyMedical Coding and Billing

Office SpecialistVocational Nursing – Level Two

advanced level CertificatePolysomnography

associate of applied scienceAccounting TechnologyAdministrative Systems

SupportADN-LVN Advanced PlacementBusiness Information

Systems TechnologyChild Care and DevelopmentComputer-Aided Drafting

TechnologyComputer Information

SystemsComputer Web DevelopmentCriminal JusticeDiagnostic Medical

SonographyEmergency Medical ScienceEngineering Technology

ElectronicsEngineering Technology

ManufacturingInternational Business

(Import/Export)Legal Office AdministrationMachine Tool TechnologyMedical Laboratory TechnologyMedical Office Management NursingParalegal StudiesRadiologic TechnologyRespiratory Therapy

associate of artsArtBusinessSocial WorkSpanish TranslationForensic InvestigationGeneral Studies

associate of arts in TeachingTeaching – Grades EC-6 Teaching – Grades 4-8Teaching – Grades 8-12Kinesiology – Grades EC-12

associate of scienceArchitectureComputer ScienceTechnology

Bachelor of applied arts and sciencesApplied Business TechnologyInterdisciplinary Studies*

Bachelor of applied TechnologyComputer Information

Systems TechnologyComputer Information

Systems Technology – Grades 8-12 (Teacher Certification)

Health Services Technology Health Services Technology

– Grades EC-12 (Teacher Certification)

Applied Engineering Technology and Training

Workforce Leadership and Training

Bachelor of artsArtArt – Grades EC-12

(Teacher Certification)CommunicationEnglishEnglish and Language

Arts – Grades 4-8 (Teacher Certification)

English and Language Arts – Grades 8-12 (Teacher Certification)

GovernmentHistoryHistory – Grades 8-12

(Teacher Certification)History and Social Studies

– Grades 8-12 (Teacher Certification)

Music (Instrumental, Keyboard, Vocal and Guitar)

Music (Instrumental, Keyboard, Vocal and Guitar) – Grades EC-12 (Teacher Certification)

PsychologyPublic ServiceSociologySpanish

Spanish – Grades 6-12 (Teacher Certification)

Spanish Translation and Interpreting

Bachelor of arts in interdisciplinary studiesEarly Childhood Bilingual

Generalist – Grades EC-6Early Childhood ESL

Generalist – Grades EC-6 Early Childhood Generalist

– Grades EC-6Early Childhood Special

Education – Grades EC-12

Bachelor of Business administration

AccountingEntrepreneurshipInternational BusinessManagementMarketing

Bachelor of scienceBiologyChemistryComputer ScienceEngineering Physics

(Bioengineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical)

Engineering Technology (Electronics, Manufacturing and Mechanical)

Environmental Sciences Exercise ScienceKinesiologyKinesiology/Exercise Science

(Clinical, General, Fitness)Kinesiology – Grades EC-12

(Teacher Certification)MathematicsMathematics – Grades 4-8

(Teacher Certification)Mathematics - Grades 8-12

(Teacher Certification)NursingPhysicsPhysics – Biophysics

Specialization

degrees.

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Science – Grades 4-8 (Teacher Certification)

Science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics) – Grades EC-12 (Teacher Certification)

Bachelor of science in Criminal Justice

Correctional AdministrationPolice AdministrationOnline Criminology and

Criminal Justice

graduaTe

CertificateE-learning CertificateMaster Teacher TechnologyNursing AdministrationNursing Education

diplomateHispanic Language

and CultureTranslation Studies

master of artsEnglishInterdisciplinary Studies*HistorySpanish

master of Business administration

Business Administration**Business Administration and

Public Policy (combined and collaborative with UTHSC-H)

master of educationBilingual EducationCounseling and GuidanceCurriculum and Instruction Early Childhood EducationEducational LeadershipEducational Technology**English as a Second LanguageReading SpecialistSpecial Education*

master of music in music education

master of public health (collaborative with uThsC-h)

master of public policy and management

master of scienceBiologyComputer ScienceInterdisciplinary Studies*Mathematics*Physics

master of science in nursing*

doctorate of education in Curriculum and instruction*

doctor of philosophyBiology (collaborative

with UTSA)Epidemiology (collaborative

with UTHSC-H)Physics (collaborative

with UTSA)

doctor of public health in health promotion and Behavioral sciences (collaborative with uThsC-h)

* Specific concentrations and specializations available on Graduate Studies website.

** Available online.

Gainful Employment Disclosure: utb.edu/gea

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imporTanT ConTaCTs.sTudenT serviCe offiCes loCaTion phone* fax*Academic Advising ................................... Lightner Center ........................ 882-7362 ......................... 882-7994Business Office ........................................ Tandy Hall 109 ......................... 882-8202 ......................... 882-6514Dean of Students ...................................... Student Services Center ......... 882-5141 .......................... 882-5114Disability Services ................................... Lightner Center 101-A ............. 882-7374 ......................... 882-7861Financial Aid ............................................. Tandy Hall 206 ......................... 882-8277 ......................... 882-8229Go Center/Info Shop ................................. Tandy Hall Lobby ..................... 882-7611 ......................... 882-7694Admissions and Recruiting ..................... Tandy Hall 115 ......................... 882-8295 ......................... 882-7810 Toll-free (877) 882-8721Registrar.................................................... Tandy Hall 105 ......................... 882-8254 ......................... 882-8832Residential Life and Student Housing ... Village at Fort Brown ............... 882-7191 ......................... 548-8766Scorpiontation (Orientation)................... Student Services Center ......... 882-5776 ......................... 882-5114Student Success Center .......................... Cardenas North Annex 103 .... 882-8292 ......................... 882-8294Testing ....................................................... Tandy Hall 216 ......................... 882-8875 ......................... 882-3889Veterans Upward Bound .......................... Cardenas Hall North 119 ........ 882-7127 .......................... 882-7607

adminisTraTive offiCes loCaTion phone* fax*College of Applied Technologyand General Studies ................................. SETB 2.342 .............................. 882-6791 ......................... 882-6678College of Education ................................ EDBC 1.102 ............................... 882-7466 ......................... 882-5707College of Liberal Arts .............................. Cardenas Hall South 246 ........ 882-8253 ......................... 882-8988College of Science,Mathematics and Technology ................. SETB 2.342 .............................. 882-6701 ......................... 882-6657Graduate Studies ...................................... UBCB 1.202 .............................. 882-6552 ......................... 882-7279School of Business .................................. EDBC 2.504 .............................. 882-5828 ......................... 882-5801School of Health Sciences ....................... LHSB 2.402 .............................. 882-5000 ......................... 882-5003

oTher offiCes loCaTion phone* fax*Barnes & Noble ........................................ Bookstore ................................. 882-6737 ......................... 882-6738Campus Police .......................................... Campus Security Center ......... 882-8232 ......................... 882-6547

* Area code for all phone and fax numbers is (956).

BeCome a sCorpion!for more informaTion, ConTaCT The offiCe of admissions and reCruiTing aT (877) 882-8721.

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