P RAI RIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY A member of the Texas A&M University System Bachelor of Business Administration Program at Lone Star College-CyFair 1
College of Business Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Management, Marketing Minors: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Personal Financial Planning College of Business provides a high quality, comprehensive business education to a diverse student population. Encouraging an integrated approach to instruction, the College helps students understand the relationships among the functional business areas. The College offers an undergraduate degree program in business administration - Bachelor of Business Administration - and two graduate degree programs - Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accounting. All programs are fully accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by AACSB represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools offering undergraduate, master s and doctoral degrees. Joint Admissions Program Students interested in completing their BBA in Finance, MISY or Management may enroll at both institutions and take PVAMU courses on the LSC-CyFair campus on weekends. Program is open to all interested students. Certification in Entrepreneurship for Non-Business Majors Graduate Programs Master of Science in Accounting Master of Business Administration Concentrations in Finance and Management Information Systems Online MBA Students may take courses on the campus, online or using a combination of both methods. P RAI RIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY 2
Interested in a four-year Business Degree? Earn it from. If you value flexibility and affordability, the Joint Admissions Program between Prairie View A&M University and Lone Star College- CyFair is your best next step. The state s second oldest public university offers its bachelor s degree program on the LSC-CyFair campus close to where you live and work. Professional advisors from PVAMU are also located on the LSC-CyFair campus so you can plan your entire academic program for a seamless transition between institutions. A specialized business degree will better serve your future career goals. Weekend classes are available for students who want to earn a bachelor s degree in Finance, Management Information Systems or Management. Lone Star College-CyFair students can transfer up to 72 credit hours, while other community colleges students and associate degree holders can transfer up to 66 credit hours. As a PVAMU student you will have access to the full range of benefits including PVAMU student discounts, computer and library privileges as well as career placement assistance to support your career objectives. Take your best next step now and apply today. After satisfying the requirements below, students may apply for full admission to the College of Business. College of Business Minimum Admissions Requirements THEA Minimum Scores: Reading... 230 Writing... 240 Math... 230 Earned/Transferred Semester Credit Hours... 45 Minimum Cumulative GPA... 2.3 Required Courses or Equivalent (Grade C or better required for transfer): ENGL 1123 ENGL 1133 MATH 1113 MATH 1153 MISY 1013 MGMT 1013 ACCT 2113 ECON 2113 ECON 2123 3
Admission Through this unique joint admissions program, students may enroll and take classes at both Prairie View A&M University and Lone Star College-CyFair simultaneously. A student transferring from a community/junior college or other university with 15 transferable semester credit hours will be admitted with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better on a 4.00 scale. Transfer applicants who have fewer than 15 earned and transferable semester credit hours must satisfy the regular requirements for freshmen admission (See Freshmen Admission brochure). Courses accepted for transfer must be from a college or university accredited by one of the regional accredited agencies for higher education. Developmental, remedial and study skills courses are NOT transferable courses. Transfer courses must be similar in character and content to courses offered at PVAMU. Only a grade of C or better may be accepted toward credit in either the major or the minor of the student. Courses taken at community/junior college will NOT be accepted for transfer at the upper division (junior/senior) level. A maximum of 90 semester credit hours may be transferred from an upper division institution toward a degree. A maximum of 66 semester credit hours may be transferred from a lower division institution toward a degree; up to 72 semester credit hours may be transferred from Lone Star College-CyFair under the conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding between PVAMU and this institution. Transfer students must satisfy all PVAMU graduation requirements to receive a degree from appropriate college or school. After being admitted to PVAMU, students must also satisfy the admission criteria for the College of Business for full admission to the business program (shown on page 3). NOTE: A student on academic probation or suspension from another institution is not in good academic standing and is not eligible for admission. Admission Deadlines Term fall Spring summer Undergraduate Admission Jun. 1 Nov. 1 Apr. 1 International Admission Jun. 1 Oct. 1 Mar. 1 Texas Higher Education Assessment-THEA Students transferring from any Texas public institution must provide transcripts showing their current Texas Success Initiative (TSI) status. Please note that developmental courses do not transfer to PVAMU. Transfer students who have not met all of the TSI testing requirements will be placed in the PVAMU developmental sequence based upon Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) scores. Transfer students who have satisfied TSI requirements must have this status documented on the official transcript. Transferring grades in certain classes does not signify that the student has met the TSI requirement. International Transfer Admissions All international students must comply with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Undergraduate international students must complete: International Application for Admissions (www.applytexas.org) Non-refundable $50 application fee Completed Affidavit of Financial Support form Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 500 Evaluation of foreign transcripts by Educational Credential Evaluators, Span Tran Educational Services or World Education Services All international students admitted to the University must first report to the Immigration Services Coordinator, W.R. Banks #123 and present all immigration documents for inspection. All immunization records are to be presented directly to the Owens-Franklin Health Center. Apply for Transfer Admissions Complete the State of Texas Common Application (https://www.applytexas.org) Pay the non-refundable $25 application fee Submit official transcript s from all institutions attended Required 2.00 cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale with at least 15 transferable college-level credits Transfer equivalencies P RAI RIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY 4
Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements To receive financial assistance at Prairie View A&M University, you must: have a financial need, as determined through the completion of the FAFSA application with the Department of Education have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate, be accepted for enrollment and/or enrolled as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen have a valid Social Security Number maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by our institutional standards certify that you have not defaulted on federal student loans and that you are not required to repay any federal grant funds register with the selective service (males only), if required Types of Aid By completing the application process, undergraduate students are considered for the following aid programs: Federal Pell Grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) Federal Work-Study (FWS) Federal Perkins/Stafford Student Loan Federal Direct Loan Short-Term Loan (See Student Business Services for information about this loan) Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) TEXAS Grant Some PVAMU grants and unrestricted scholarships Financial Aid Processing Deadlines Term Priority Deadline Fall March 15 Spring October 15 Summer May 1 FAFSA must be received 5 Financial Aid TV For answers about financial aid, visit pvamu.financialaidtv.com. How to Apply You must be admitted to the University and complete all applicable steps below to receive financial aid. 1. Apply for admission to PVAMU as a degree-seeking student. If you have not done so, apply now at www.applytexas.org. 2. Access www.pvamu.edu/scholarships to search and apply for merit-based aid. 3. Enroll in at least six (6) hours as an undergraduate or graduate student at Prairie View A&M University. 4. You must be a citizen of the United States of America or an eligible non-citizen. 5. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. PVAMU s Federal School Code is 003630. Application priority deadline date is March 15 6. You must meet PVAMU s Satisfactory Academic Progress standards (SAP). 7. Check your award status on PantherTracks, https://panthertracks. pvamu.edu. 8. If you were awarded a Federal Direct Loan, you must complete entrance counseling and esign a new Promissory Note. Otherwise, your loan(s) will not be disbursed toward your account. 9. Enroll in PV Pay to have your financial aid refund electronically delivered to your bank account. 10. Stay informed! Periodically, review our Announcements page. NOTE: Financial aid assistance does not transfer from one institution to another. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completing the FAFSA is the first step in the financial aid process. If your FAFSA information is complete, an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) will be printed in the upper-right hand corner. Your EFC will be based on the financial information you provide on the FAFSA, and Prairie View will use it to award your financial aid. NOTE: The admissions office must have received ALL transcripts from previously attended institutions before you can be awarded financial aid assistance.
TRANSFER STUDENT Scholarships Admission to the University is required for scholarship consideration. All transfer scholarships administered through the PVAMU Scholarship Office are reserved for first-time PVAMU enrollees pursuing their first baccalaureate degree. Transfer scholarships require full-time enrollment for the duration of the scholarship. In cases of multiple eligibility, students may receive only one general scholarship. Transfer Scholarship Award Per Year Degree Distinguished Transfer Scholarship $3600 Cumulative transfer GPA of 3.50 with an AA, AS or AAS Degree Transfer Recognition Scholarship $3000 Cumulative transfer GPA of 3.25 with an AA, AS or AAS Degree Transfer Achievement Scholarship $2400 Cumulative transfer GPA of 3.00 with an AA, AS or AAS Distinguished Transfer Scholarship $2400 Cumulative transfer GPA of 3.50 with a minimum of 24 non-pvamu college hours completed Transfer Recognition Scholarship $1800 Cumulative transfer GPA of 3.25 with a minimum of 24 non-pvamu college hours completed Transfer Achievement Scholarship $1200 Cumulative transfer GPA of 3.00 with a minimum of 24 non-pvamu college hours completed Transfer incentive Award $1000 Cumulative transfer GPA of 2.50-2.99 with 15 transferable semester credit hours; THEA exempt or all sections passed P RAI RIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY 6
P RAI RIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY, founded in 1876, is the second oldest public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas. With an established reputation for producing engineers, business leaders, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees in 50 academic majors, 41 master s degrees and four doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. A member of the Texas A&M University System, the University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service. 7
Contact Information Campus Operator (936) 261-3311 Career Services (936) 261-3570 Disability Services (936) 261-3585 Financial Aid (936) 261-1000 prompt #1 faid@pvamu.edu Immigration Services (936) 261-1725 Library (936) 261-1500 New Student Orientation (936) 261-1035 orientation@pvamu.edu Texas Success Initiative (936) 261-3610/3691 (TSI) Office Undergraduate Admission (936) 261-1000 prompt #3 admissions@pvamu.edu Veterans Affairs (936) 261-1067 To meet with an advisor to discuss the Joint Admissions program, please visit www.pvamu.edu/cyfair or call (936) 261-9213/9237. P RAI RIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY College of Business P.O. Box 519; MS 2300, Prairie View, Texas 77446 (936) 261-9200 cob@pvamu.edu www.pvamu.edu/cyfair P RAI RIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY 8