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1 TRANSFER students YOUR LEGACY Everything You Need to Know to Get Started at Texas A&M University-Commerce a member of the texas A&M university system transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce 1

2 Start your legacy here at Texas A&M University-Commerce, a university that has forged a 123-year history of helping students like you realize their dreams and pursue their career goals. As a transfer, first generation or non-traditional student, you will find the resources and inspiration you need to create your own legacy at A&M-Commerce. WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT our campus and explore the many opportunities available here with our Lion Student Ambassadors. These students take great pride in showing you around and will offer insight into the life at A&M-Commerce. Tours are available at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday tours are offered at 10:00 a.m. during fall and spring semesters only. Visit us online to learn more about additional tour dates and available options just for Transfer Students: Mane Event Preview Days Transfer Days Housing tours Twilight tours Walking tours Schedule a tour now! or call transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce

3 HERITAGE In 1889, William L. Mayo founded East Texas Normal College to provide Northeast Texas residents with opportunities for higher education. The university has since evolved from Old ET to join The Texas A&M University System, but Mayo s creed of ceaseless industry, fearless investigation, unfettered thought, and unselfish service to others still lives on in the lives of A&M-Commerce students and alumni. DID YOU KNOW? A&M-Commerce is a member of The Texas A&M University System. A&M-Commerce is home to more than 11,000 students, four academic colleges, more than 100 degree programs and six off-site locations throughout the DFW Metroplex. Chances are good that one of your favorite teachers is a Lion. A&M-Commerce is one of the state s top producers of teachers, counselors, superintendents, and principals. transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce 3

4 Our One Stop Shop is a single point of access for our current and future students and their families. Located at 2200 Campbell Street in Commerce, Texas, we are ready to assist you in the enrollment process. At the One Stop Shop you will find: undergraduate admissions, student assessment and evaluation, Hispanic outreach, new student orientation, career development, University College, success coaches, financial aid and scholarships, registrar, and veterans & military services. We are focused on your success. Our goal is to provide you with knowledgeable, friendly faces that will be resources for you as you travel down your positive and productive educational path. OUR COMMITMENT The Division of Student Access and Success was created in January 2009 to provide students at Texas A&M University- Commerce with opportunities and experiences to facilitate their access to and success in higher education. The unprecedented organizational structure of this division reflects a continuum of support services that are required for today s students to have the transformational experience desired from earning a college degree. 4 transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce

5 Our Mission The mission of the Division of Student Access and Success is to make A&M-Commerce accessible to all college-ready students and to ensure that they are successful in obtaining their degrees as quickly as possible so that they can begin to make a difference in their communities, the state, the nation, and the world. The entire Student Access and Success Division team is here to welcome you to our A&M-Commerce family! We believe it is an honor and privilege to serve you. Mary W. Hendrix, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Access & Success transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce 5

6 TRANSFER ADMISSION To be considered for transfer admission, you must: Complete at least 21 credit hours (not including developmental courses) at a two or four-year college/university. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 GPA or higher and be in good standing at the previous institution from which you are transferring. Have fewer than 21 transferable hours? If you have fewer than 21 transferable hours, or you are a student that has not yet graduated high school, but has dual credit courses or other college credit, you are still considered a freshman student and must apply as a freshman and submit: Official high school transcript and college transcript(s). Official ACT/SAT test scores. When is the best time to transfer? You should apply as early as possible. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will evaluate your courses based on the course work that you have already completed. You will be required to send your final official transcripts, after all your grades have been posted, in order to be fully admitted to the university. lucky s tip: Apply early! Priority undergraduate Application deadlines: Fall: March 1 Spring: November 1 6 transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce

7 How are credits evaluated? Transcripts are evaluated for credit by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and at times may undergo a review by faculty members serving as department heads or deans of your academic program. Credits for your specific degree must be determined by the academic departments. Once your transcript undergoes the review process, you will be provided with information concerning the transferability of your courses and how they will be applied to your degree program. A course must be college level to be transferable, and you must have earned a grade of D or better. In some instances a grade below a C may not be acceptable in cases where the course will be applied to your major. Students can access their degree plan through the online degree evaluation system once they have been admitted. I applied for a previous semester and was accepted. Does this guarantee that I will be accepted again? If you applied as an incoming freshman and have since attended another college or university, we will need those transcripts before an admission decision can be made on your new application. The same applies for a transfer student who has attended an additional school(s) since applying with us. We will need to verify your GPA before an admission decision can be made. transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce 7

8 Transfer Checklist Schedule a campus tour. Complete the admission application at and list A&M-Commerce as your school of choice. There is no application fee. Submit your official transcript(s) from all previously attended colleges and universities for evaluation of transfer credit. Login to your myleo account to check your admission status. Please frequently check myleo for important updates, announcements and deadlines. Start gathering your documents, so that you can apply for or transfer your previous FAFSA information to A&M-Commerce before your enrollment. Submit your FAFSA or TASFA application. School code: Explore your major and learn how to stay connected with us. After you have been admitted Check your myleo for updates, announcements and deadlines. Complete and submit your financial aid application (FAFSA/TASFA). Priority financial aid deadline is March 31. School code: Research and apply for additional scholarships by visiting: Submit housing application and fee for residential living and learning, if you plan to live on campus. Upload your bacterial meningitis compliance documents through myleo before your New Student Orientation session. Register for New Student Orientation. Sessions are prior to the start of a term and required for all new students. 8 transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce

9 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We welcome international student to our Lion family. Transcripts must be evaluated by an independent credential evaluation agency before consideration for admission to A&M-Commerce. Foreign college transcripts should be evaluated course by course and semester by semester. In addition to the course-by-course evaluation, students must provide proof of financial support and meet and provide language proficiency requirements. REQUIRED TOEFL SCORES: PBI = 550 CBT = 213 IBT = 79 (minimum score needed for admission) For additional information on academic requirements, language proficiency, exemptions and documents required for admission, please visit: Foreign Academic Credential Evaluators Students with college coursework taken at institutions outside of the United States are required to submit their transcript for review by a Foreign Credential evaluator. Students may contact one of the following agencies for an evaluation of their academic transcript and for more information on the additional evaluation costs by the evaluator: Foreign Credentials Services of America info@fcsa.biz International Academic Credential Evaluators, Inc. (940) Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc World Education Services, Inc International Education Research Foundation, Inc Global Credential Evaluators, Inc Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants SDR Educational Consultants Foreign Educational Equivalencies Babel Translations Voice mail and fax: Upon completion of the evaluation, the student must request that the agency provide a copy to: Texas A&M University-Commerce Office of Undergraduate Admissions P.O. Box 3011 Commerce, TX transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce 9

10 Transfer students can be considered for two types of transfer scholarships, which include the General and Phi Theta Kappa scholarships. We offer a scholarship program which ensures that each student (international or out-of-state resident), who receives a competitive academic scholarship of at least $1000, will receive an out-of-state tuition waiver. There is not a separate application required in order to be considered for either the General Transfer or Phi Theta Kappa scholarship. Once your admission file is complete and you have been accepted, your file will be reviewed for scholarship eligibility. A notification will be sent to your myleo student account if you are selected as one of the recipients of our scholarship. General Transfer Scholarships GPA Award On-Campus General Criteria Amount Housing** Tier One 3.50 $2000/yr additional $500/yr 45 transferable hours Tier Two 3.25 $1500/yr additional $500/yr 45 transferable hours Tier Three 3.00 $1000/yr additional $500/yr 45 transferable hours Two-year award as long as student continues to maintain 15 credit hours a semester and meets GPA requirement Scholarship does not pay for summer classes; however, student may need to take summer classes to complete degree in the two-year scholarship period. Transfer Scholarship is not stackable with the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship. Transfer Scholarship recipients will receive an additional $500 annually if they choose to live on campus transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce

11 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships All Phi Theta Kappa members must submit verification of their membership in Phi Theta Kappa. A faxed or scanned copy of the membership can be mailed or ed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. s may be sent to: TransferAdmissions@tamuc.edu. GPA Award Amount On-Campus Housing** General Criteria Tier One 3.75 $3000/yr additional $500/yr 45 transferable hours Tier Two 3.50 $2500/yr additional $500/yr 45 transferable hours Tier Three 3.25 $2000/yr additional $500/yr 45 transferable hours Two-year award as long as student continues to maintain 15 credit hours a semester and meets GPA requirements Scholarship does not pay for summer classes; however, student may need to take summer classes to complete degree in the two-year scholarship period. Additional $1,000 annually for All State nominees (copy of certificate required when applying) Additional $500 annually towards campus housing Phi Theta Kappa scholarship is not stackable with the Transfer Scholarship. No application required Phi Theta Kappa Gold Scholarship Our Phi Theta Kappa Gold Scholarship is a full scholarship which covers the cost of tuition and mandatory fees, in addition to housing charges and a meal plan. The Gold Scholarship also provides awarded students with a per-semester book stipend. Application is required. For more details on this scholarship and how you may apply, please contact: TransferAdmissions@tamuc.edu. transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce 11

12 College of Business and Entrepreneurship Accounting Applied Arts & Sciences Business Administration Finance General Business General Studies Management Management Information Systems Marketing College of Education and Human Services Health Health Promotion Human Performance Instructional Training and Design Kinesiology Psychology Social Work Special Education Sport and Recreation Management Teaching: Elementary (Interdisciplinary Studies) Middle School and High School Teaching goes through the college who oversees your major. Example: A student pursuing a secondary teaching certificate in History would be a History major in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts. 12 transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce

13 College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts Art Criminal Justice English History Journalism Paralegal Studies Liberal Studies Music New Media Photography Political Science Radio-Television Sociology Spanish Speech Communication Theatre College of Science, Engineering and Agriculture AgriBusiness Agricultural Sciences Animal Science Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer Information Systems Computer Science Construction Engineering Environmental Sciences Industrial Engineering Mathematics Physics Technology Management Wildlife and Conservation Science transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce 13

14 COSTS TEXAS RESIDENT Summary of Expenses Tuition & Fees...$ 3,292 Books & Supplies...$ 700 Room & Board...$ 4,910 Total...$ 8,902 NON-RESIDENT* Summary of Expenses Tuition & Fees...$ 8,557 Books & Supplies...$ 700 Room & Board...$ 4,910 Total...$ 14,167 * AR, LA and OK residents living in counties bordering Texas qualify to pay Texas resident tuition rates. AR, LA and OK residents in non-bordering counties pay Texas resident tuition rates plus $30 per semester credit hour. Costs are based on 15 credit hours per semester, using the rate for tuition and fees and most expensive room and board. Prices are subject to change. Please visit our website for current information. These figures do not include the $60 enrollment fee or the $10 general property deposit charged to new students. Coursespecific fees such as distance education fees, program delivery fees or course enhancement fees are also not included transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce

15 FINANCIAL AID We know how important financial support is when making your decision to attend college. We are here to help you navigate resources necessary to attain your degree. STEPS TO APPLY: 1. File your taxes. Gather the information required to apply: your social security card, your (and your parents, if applicable) federal tax returns, W-2 statements and other documents of money earned or received. 2. Apply for a PIN at if you do not have one. This will allow you to sign your FAFSA documents electronically. If you are a dependent, both you and one of your parents/guardian will need one. 3. Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Go to and fill out the application. 4. If you and your parent(s), if applicable, electronically file your income tax return with the IRS at least 10 days prior to completing the FAFSA, you can use the IRS Data Retrieval system when completing the income sections of your FAFSA. It s easy and quick! 5. Provide our school code Follow up with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, or check your myleo, to make sure everything has been received. TASFA Texas A&M University-Commerce accepts the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) for students that are not eligible to complete the FAFSA. See the variety of financial aid programs at: transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce 15

16 Residential Living & Learning Living on campus is an important part of university life at A&M-Commerce. It s where great memories and friends are made. As a part of the on-campus community, you will have access to an exclusive integrated living-learning environment that includes a variety of opportunities to enhance your academic and social experiences. Beginning Fall 2013, sophomore students are required to live on campus. If special circumstances restrict a student from living in university housing, please contact the Residential Living and Learning Office for the Commuter Authorization Form. Meal Plan Rates (per semester) Unlimited meal plan... $1640 Unlimited meal plan with $200 FLEX... $1840 Unlimited meal plan with $100 FLEX...$ meals per week with $50 FLEX... $ meals per week with $125 FLEX... $1205 FLEX is money per semester that can be used in the student center, food court and bistro. For more information on campus housing please visit: transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce

17 RESIDENCE HALLS Traditional Halls Traditional halls include double-occupancy rooms (with limited private room options), community kitchens, and spacious furnished lounges. Greek Halls are for women who are members of Greek Organization. Women s Hall is for women only of all classifications, limited space traditional residential hall. Berry Hall - Upper classmen/coed Smith Hall - Freshmen/Upperclassmen/Coed Pride Rock and Whitley Hall - Freshmen/Coed Campus Apartments New Pride Apartments are furnished two or four bedrooms, two bathrooms and feature apartment style living with a kitchen area. (Coed/upperclassmen students) West Halls are suite, styled, furnished, two occupancy bedrooms with one bathroom which has a common living room and kitchen area. (Coed/upperclassmen/graduate students) Prairie Crossing Apartments is home of The Honors College, Upperclassmen and Graduate/Coed students. This multiple room apartment style option provides students with a living room and kitchen and is also furnished. transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce 17

18 Our mission is to raise awareness of the importance of higher education among individuals and groups at high schools, community colleges and in the general community with a special focus on Hispanic students. We advise prospective Hispanic students and their families on the college application process, available financing and student support services that help ensure college success. We help coordinate and implement outreach activities, new student orientation and educational programs that enrich and retain a diverse student body. For more information, contact us: HispanicOutreach@tamuc.edu transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce

19 La misión de nuestra oficina es de crear conciencia entre los estudiantes de preparatoria y colegio comunitario con un enfoque en la comunidad Hispana sobre la importancia de la educación universitaria. Nuestros profesionales aconsejan a futuros estudiantes Hispanos y a sus familias sobre el proceso de la inscripción para la Universidad, ayuda financiera disponible, y como encontrar el apoyo necesario para asegurar el éxito en una carrera universitaria. También somos responsables de coordinar e implementar varias actividades de alcance a la comunidad, la orientación de estudiantes nuevos, y programas educacionales que enriquecen y retienen un cuerpo estudiantil diverso. Para más información contáctanos: HispanicOutreach@tamuc.edu transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce 19

20 Campus Recreation Campus Recreation is housed in the Jerry D. Morris Recreation Center. This state-of-the-art facility offers an indoor track, multipurpose courts, racquetball courts, a 45-foot rock climbing wall, a three-tier weight room, a multipurpose activity room, a high/low adventure course and a nine-hole Disc golf course. There is also an outdoor pool and recreation area featuring a 40-person hot tub with waterfall, outdoor basketball and sand volleyball courts and BBQ grills. Campus Recreation also offers a variety of intramural and club sport programs, group fitness classes, aquatic events, and special events throughout the year and is one of the largest employers of students on campus transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce

21 Rayburn Student Center The Rayburn Student Center is 92,000 square feet of space dedicated to your needs as a student, and is home to more than 100 student clubs and organizations. It includes: University Bookstore; dining options featuring a dining room and food court; The Club with multiple flat panels and tabletop wireless Soundogs; venue for weekly special events and live entertainment; and a video gaming area with the latest releases, pool tables, table shuffleboard and air hockey. Football Basketball (M,W) Cross Country (M,W) Golf (M,W) Track & Field (M,W) Women s Soccer Women s Volleyball ATHLETICS Consider being an athlete at A&M-Commerce. As members of the NCAA Division II Intercollegiate Athletics and Lone Star Conference, our student athletes strive for the best on the field and in the classroom. A&M-Commerce holds 58 Lone Star Conference Titles, 5 National Championships and more than 300 All-Americans. transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce 21

22 Office of Undergraduate Admissions Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships Office of New Student Orientation Office of Residential Living and Learning Office of Hispanic Outreach (En Español) Office of Veterans and Military Services Office of the Registrar Office of Graduate Admissions Office of international student services Mailing address Texas A&M University-Commerce P.O. Box 3011 Commerce, TX transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce

23 Off-site locations Program and contact information for off-site locations serving undergraduate transfer and graduate students: Universities Center at Dallas 1901 Main Street, Suite 422 Dallas, TX Office: Fax: Metroplex Center 2600 Motley Dr., Suite 100 Mesquite, TX Office: Fax: Navarro Partnership-Midlothian 899 Mt. Zion Road Midlothian, TX Office: (972) Fax: Navarro Partnership-Corsicana 3200 W. 7th Ave. Corsicana, TX Office: (903) Fax: (903) Collin Higher Education Center 3452 Spur 399 McKinney, TX or Rockwall 2610 Observation Trail Rockwall, Texas Office: Online Programs transfer students start your legacy here texas A&M university-commerce 23

24 El Paso Lubbock COMMERCE Dallas Tyler San Antonio Austin Houston We re located in the quaint college town of Commerce, Texas, about an hour s drive northeast of Dallas. It s the perfect environment to learn, make friends, take on academic challenges, and build relationships with world-class professors who not only spend time with you in class, but make themselves available after class. Our informal, small-town atmosphere creates a closeknit community of students, faculty, and staff. Schedule a tour now! or call Texas A&M University-Commerce P.O. Box 3011 Commerce, TX