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Categories of Undergraduate Admission
Anyone meeting one of the following conditions may be admitted by:
High School Graduation. A copy of the official high school transcript showing the date of graduation must be submitted to the Office of Admissions prior to registration.
Examination. Applicants who did not graduate from high school may be admitted by successfully completing the General Education Development Testing Program (G.E.D.). A copy of the Certificate of High School Equivalency with test scores must be submitted to the Office of Admissions prior to registration.
Individual Approval. People who do not qualify for admission under either of the above conditions may be admitted if they are at least 18 years of age. Applicants must submit two letters of reference using the forms provided by the Office of Admissions. People admitted under "individual approval" will be under academic probation for the initial enrollment period (term).
Transfer from Another College. Students who have attended other colleges must submit official transcripts from each institution prior to registration. Veterans applying for benefits must provide a transcript since credit for previous education must be verified.
Fresh Start. An applicant for admission may seek to enter this institution pursuant to the state’s "academic fresh start" statute, Texas Education Code, §51.931. If the applicant informs the Office of Admissions in writing of his or her election under the statute, the institution will not consider academic course credits or grades earned by the applicant 10 or more years prior to the starting date of the semester in which the applicant seeks to enroll. An applicant who makes the election to apply under this statute may not receive any course credits for courses taken 10 or more years prior to enrollment. An applicant who has earned a baccalaureate degree under the "academic fresh start" statute, Texas Education Code, §51.927, will be evaluated on the grade point average of the course of work completed after enrollment under "fresh start" and the other criteria stated herein.
Concurrent/Dual Enrollment. Students who have completed their junior year of high school may, upon recommendation of their high school principal, be permitted to enroll. The Request for Concurrent Enrollment Form , Student Guidelines for the Dual Enrollement and Request for Dual Enrollment are also available at the Office of Admissions. Concurrently enrolled students receive college credit only. Dual enrolled students receive high school and college credit. Students must pass all sections of the exit-level T.A.A.S. before they can attempt the official T.A.S.P. test, including alternative tests. Students who are interested in concurrent enrollment must have met the T.A.S.P. requirement.
Adult and Continuing Education Enrollment. People who register within this category will not be required to submit academic or residency documentation until they attempt to enroll for credit courses.
Audit Enrollment. Offered on a space-available basis for auditing some courses. Interested persons should contact the Office of Admissions.