FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN

                   
The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College (UTB/TSC) offers a wide range of programs at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.  UTB/TSC serves more than 12,000 students at its main campus located in Brownsville, Texas.  Located in the southmost point of Texas, the campus boasts a semi-tropical and is just 20 minutes from the popular beaches of South Padre Island and a few steps from the adventure of the U.S./Mexico border. UTB/TSC is set amid palm trees and resacas on a 380-acre campus that was originally home to the historic Fort Brown.

At UTB/TSC, we are committed to providing future students with assistance throughout the enrollment process.  We are eager to help answer questions about admissions, testing, programs of study, campus life, registration, financial aid or any other area important to beginning your college education.  To get started, apply early for admissions.  This will help ensure you meet deadlines and avoid late fees.  Request more information.

Scorpion Facts

• UTB/TSC is a national leader in Hispanic graduates in math, science and education.
• UTB/TSC was named “Chess College of the Year” by the United States Chess Federation in 2007.
• $140 million in new construction.
• More than 17,000 students in fall 2008.
• Our night classes is about equal to enrollment in day classes.
• UTB/TSC Library offers 211 online databases, providing access to more than 30,000 full-text articles in addition to traditional printed materials.
• UTB/TSC has awarded more than 18,500 degrees and certificates since the UTB/TSC partnership began in 1991.
• Excellent pass rate on the state licensure exams among nursing student and educators.
• Among the lowest tuition and fees in the University of Texas System. 

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For questions or assistance regarding enrollment, please contact the Office of New Student Relations.

Contact Information

New Student Relations                                                                     
The University of Texas at Brownsville and                              Phone: 956-882-8860
Texas Soutmost College                                                       Toll free: 1-877-882-8721
80 Fort Brown                                                                    Fax: 956-882-8959
Brownsville, Texas 78520                                                        
Tandy Hall 116