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Transfer Applicants

Deciding which four-year university to transfer to can be difficult. At UTPA making the right choice is easy. Everything you need to be successful is all right here. With 57 bachelor’s, 57 master’s, 3 doctoral and two cooperative doctoral degree programs, there’s room for you to find what’s right for you. And even though we have over 17,000 students on campus, with our small classes, personal attention from faculty, and flexible class times, you’ll feel right at home. You might even take your classes from home, with one of the many online courses offered. We’ve got a long list of things to brag about too, from our Premed Honors College to our award-winning Robotics team.

UTPA Transfer Student

Transfer Student Checklist

Fill out UTPA admission application online at www.applytexas.org

complete pages 1-6 and 9-10 (skip 7 and 8)

Submit your ACT or SAT scores.

Score requirements:
Fall 2009 minimum ACT of 17 / SAT of 810
Fall 2011 minimum ACT of 18 / SAT of 850

Submit your College/University transcript.

Including transcripts from colleges/universities where dual credit was earned prior to high school graduation. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required. Transcripts must include the official seal of the college/university or a signature of a college/university official. Updated transcripts for courses enrolled in at the time of application should be submitted as soon as possible after coursework is completed. Copies of transcript and faxes are considered unofficial.

Submit your FINAL high school transcript.

Transfer applicants with fewer than 30 hours at time of application to UTPA should submit a final high school transcript.

Submit your TSI scores (THEA*, Accuplacer or Compass).

*Texas Higher Education Assessment
TSI scores are needed for academic advisement and course placement
Call the UTPA Testing Center at 956/292-7508

Submit a college transcript.

A college transcript is necessary for all coursework taken while in high school.

Important Links

Transfer Orientation

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