If you have already been admitted to UTPA, the next few steps
will be orientation to the university, securing housing, financial
aid, and scholarships. Please visit ASSIST
- Web For Students for
more information on your student record. Orientation, financial
aid, scholarships, and holds on your record will be listed there.
If you have already applied to UTPA, hang in there. The application
review process can take 2-3 weeks! You will be receiving information
in the mail and via email from the Office of Admissions and New
Student Services.
What documents are required to transfer to UTPA?
If you are a first time college student, just graduating from
high school, you must submit an official high school transcript,
SAT or ACT test scores, a non-refundable application fee,
and a completed Apply Texas Application. Your application will
not be processed without ALL required documents and fee! Make sure
to supply all materials to the Office of Admission before the application
deadline.
How many students are enrolled at UTPA?
UTPA has a total of 17,048 students coming from 28 different states,
although the majority come from Texas.
How many majors or careers are offered at UTPA?
UTPA offers 54 bachelor’s degree programs, 50 master’s,
2 doctoral, and one cooperative doctoral pharmacy program.
Did you know that you do not need an appointment to tour
the UTPA campus?
Campus tours are free and intended to familiarize visitors with
the layout of the university while providing a general overview
of the colleges and the degree programs available.
Book your visit by contacting us at 381-UTPA or 292-7338.
Did you know that you do not need an appointment to visit
UTPA?
Get your questions answered about UTPA. 7:00 p.m. Friday
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Walk-in
visits are welcome during office hours.
What documents are required to transfer to UTPA?
If you are a transferring student with more than 30 hours official
college credit, you must submit official college transcripts from
ALL colleges or universities you have ever attended, $30 non-refundable
application fee, and a completed Apply Texas Application (for
transfer students).
The number of transfer hours accepted at the time of admission
determines a student's classification. These hours do not include
coursework in progress. Verification of current classification
is available via ASSIST.
What if I would like to come to UTPA but my gpa is low?
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements are reviewed
individually by the Admissions Committee. It is recommended that
a student submit a personal statement along with the application
and other documents.