Transfer Student Admission Guide

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1 TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Transfer Student Admission Guide

2 290 I TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 3100 Cleburne Street Houston, Texas I I-45 I I

3 MAJORS / DEGREES OFFERED COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Bachelor of Arts English French Spanish Fine Arts Art Music Theatre History Economics General Studies Administration Cultural Studies Psychology Sociology Social Work Dietetics Human Services and Consumer Sciences Child and Family Development Foods and Nutrition COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Airway Science Airway Computer Science Airway Science Management Biology Comprehensive Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental and Pre-Veterinary Pre-Optometry Pre-Physical Therapy Chemistry Comprehensive (ACS) American Chemical Society Approved Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Computer Science Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Technology Electronics Engineering Technology Industrial Technology Construction Technology Design Technology Automated Manufacturing Technology Mathematics Physics COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES Entry-Level Doctor of Pharmacy Environmental Health Health Administration Health Information Management Respiratory Therapy Clinical Laboratory Science JESSE H JONES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting Finance Management Marketing COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Interdisciplinary Studies Bilingual Education Early Childhood Education English Mathematics Reading Spanish Special Education Health Health I (Secondary Teaching) Health II (Non-Teaching) Human Performance Human Performance I (All Teaching Levels) Human Performance II (Secondary Teaching) Human Performance (Athletic Training) BARBARA JORDAN-MICKEY LELAND SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Administration of Justice Public Affairs Bachelor of Arts Political Science TAVIS SMILEY SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION Bachelor of Arts Communications Speech Communication Journalism Telecommunications

4 TSU offers a variety of financial aid programs to assist you in meeting educational costs, including grants, work study, loans and scholarships. Scholarships are also available through various academic departments. We encourage students to contact the various departments for scholarship opportunities. ESTIMATED COSTS ( ) Per semester (based on 15 hours) Undergraduate Residence Non-Residence Tuition & Fees $2, $6, Books & Supplies $1, $1, Sub-Total $3, $8, Campus Room & Board $3, $3, Total $7, $11, PAY FOR TSU EDUCATION TSU is affordable! Recognized as Best Value university, it offers a quality educational experience at a moderate cost. Help with expenses can also be obtained through financial aid. Start early!!! TSU Federal School Code Priority Deadline-April 15

5 ADMISSION CRITERIA Citizens of the United States as well as international students who have attended or who are currently attending another college or university prior to seeking admission to Texas Southern University may apply as potential transfer students. APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Complete and submit the Texas Common Application or a transfer application U.S. citizens pay the $42.00 nonrefundable application fee All prospective transfer students should also request all offi cial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended or currently attending to be forward to the Offi ce of the Undergraduate Admissions. Official transcripts submitted for consideration MUST contain the following: 1. Grades for all courses appearing on the transcript(s). Transcripts showing courses in progress are not acceptable. Submit final transcripts. 2. The seal of the college/university registrar. 3. The date the transcript was issued. REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The following information must be sent directly to the Office of International Student Affairs: Complete and submit the Texas Common Application International students pay the $78.00 application fee nonrefundable An affi davit of fi nancial support SEVIS Transfer Release Forms completed by your college/university of current attendance. If applicable, an offi cial evaluation of all foreign university courses by an approved evaluation service. I chose to transfer to TSU because of the history and legacy of the university, small classroom size, one of one relationship with the professors and advisors, and the friendly and professional environment. Carole d Bush Sophomore, Administration of Justice Transfer from Lamar University

6 Jesse H. Jones School of Business has a solid academic curriculum and reputation. I chose TSU because of the support from the professors, staff and excellent peer network. TSU has brand new, state-of-the-art facilities and resources that has enabled me to be a successful student and is preparing me for life and leadership after graduation. Nicole Thomas Sophomore, Marketing Transfer from Houston Community College TRANSFER GUIDELINES A maximum of 66 credit hours from a junior or community college completed may be transferred and applied toward the bachelor s degree. The courses represented must be similar in character and content to courses offered at Texas Southern University. Generally, courses transfer on the same level and with the same number of hours, e.g., levels: 100- freshman, 200-sophomore, 300-junior, and 400-senior. If a student s transcript shows more than 66 hours, the advisor for the student s major department will determine which hours will be applied toward the degree. For students from four-year colleges or universities, regardless of the number of allowable credit, the last 30 (thirty) hours of course work must be taken in residence at Texas Southern University. TSU does not accept the following course credits: Courses from vocational or occupational training Remedial/developmental/study skill courses Courses marked in progress College/university courses omitted from the transcript originally submitted Courses from colleges/universities which do not have accredited or candidacy status in a regional accrediting association of the Association of Colleges and Schools Post-baccalaureate courses (except for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences)

7 To transfer Core Courses, the university will follow the rules established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board ( The major and the minor sequences require the grade of C or better. Subject to the approval of the individual department, up to 6 hours of credit for grades of C-may be transferred. However, these credits may not be applied to the major or minor sequence, each of which requires grades of C or better. As a part of the application process, the prospective transfer student must submit offi cial transcript(s) from each college and/or university previously attended. It is preferred that the transcript be sent directly from the issuing institution; however, the documents may be hand-delivered in an envelop secured with the offi cial seal of the issuing institution. The transcript evaluation will be done after the applicant has been accepted to the University. Please allow seven to ten working days for processing during non-peak times. AFTER ACCEPTANCE Upon receiving an acceptance letter from TSU, students are urged to contact their academic advising office in order to review their degree plan and make preparations for registration. I chose to attend TSU for the opportunity to attend a Historical Black College and University and to interact with students of various cultures. Coming to TSU was the best decision that my family and I have ever made. It meets all my needs while providing me with the comfort of home. Bryce Lofton Sophomore, Fine Arts Transfer from Modesto Junior College

8 TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS To compete for these scholarships, students must meet the deadline of June 30. University Transfer Scholarship (Level I) The Presidential Transfer Scholarship is designed to recognized outstanding students who will be transferring to Texas Southern University. Students must have completed at least 30 hours at their previously enrolled institution(s). Must be working toward fi rst baccalaureate degree. Enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester. Have a cumulative 3.75 GPA. This scholarship is awarded annually for the amount of $4,000. Scholarship is renewable. Eligible for out of state waiver. University Transfer Scholarship (Level II) To apply for this $2,000 academically competitive scholarship, recipients must have completed at least 30 hours from a community college and have a 3.5 GPA. Enroll for 12 credit hours each semester and demonstrate academic achievement. Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at TSU. Scholarship is renewable. Eligible for out of state waiver. University Transfer Scholarship (Level III) To apply for this $1,000 academically competitive scholarship, recipients must have completed at least 24 hours from a junior college and have a 3.25 GPA. Enroll for 12 credit hours each semester. Maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA at TSU. Scholarship is renewable. Eligible for out of state waiver. Jesse H. Jones School of Business Transfer Scholarship The School of Business Scholarship is an academically competitive and renewable award of $3,000 per year. To compete for this scholarship, students must have 3.25 GPA and a minimum of 12 semester hours. Deadline: July 15. To apply these scholarships please visit our website at