Resources
Migrant University Summer Experience (MUSE)
For information and downloadable files concerning the MUSE program, please visit the Valley Outreach Center www.utpa.edu/voc and click on “MUSE” in the list of VOC programs.
UTPA Resources
Advisement Center - http://www.utpa.edu/dept/lac/advisement.asp
The Advisement Center provides academic advisement to students who are not clear on all of their Texas Success Initiative requirements.Academic Advisement and Mentoring (AAM) - http://www.utpa.edu/dept/advisement/
The AAM Center assists students in identifying and understanding their potential interests, values, abilities, needs, and goals, and guides them towards becoming informed consumers of university resources. Its primary focus is students who are clear on all of their Texas Success Initiative requirements.Learning Assistance Center (LAC) - www.utpa.edu/dept/lac
The LAC offers academic tutoring in both individual and group sessions. LAC tutors work with university students at all levels, in various subject areas, and are certified by the College Reading and Learning Association.High School to University Programs and Testing Services (HSUPTS) - http://step.utpa.edu
The testing component of HSUPTS provides testing information and services for ACT, SAT, THEA, Quick THEA, GRE and various other exams.UTPA Library - www.utpa.edu/library
Provides access to the UTPA library.UTPA Site Index - www.utpa.edu/siteindex
Provides a quick link to various resources at The University of Texas-Pan American including colleges, departments, programs and services.
Other Resources
ApplyTexas Application (formerly Texas Common Application) - www.ApplyTexas.org
Provides access to an online admission and scholarship application, as well as other valuable information, which can be used for every Texas Public University, plus some private and two-year schools.College For Texans Campaign- www.CollegeForTexans.com
A project of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, this site provides information and links to assist Texans with preparing for, applying for, and paying for college or technical school.U.S. Department of Education - www.ed.gov
The Department of Education’s mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - www.fafsa.ed.gov
Provides access to an online application that ensures that all eligible individuals who can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school, receive that assistance.Texas Education Agency (TEA) - www.tea.state.tx.us
TEA is the state agency serving Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade (including adult education) whose mission is to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students.Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) - www.thecb.state.tx.us
THECB is the state agency serving post-secondary education Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade (including adult education) whose mission is to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students.Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) – www.thea.nesinc.com
The primary test used by the Texas Success Initiative, its purpose is to assess the reading, mathematics, and writing skills that entering freshman-level students should have if they are to perform effectively in undergraduate certificate or degree programs in Texas public colleges or universities.American College Testing (ACT) – www.act.org
One of two key exams used for college admissions and/or course placement.Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) – www.sat.org
One of two key exams used for college admissions and/or course placement.