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2. Application/processing fee ($15 US or permanent residents, $65 International

applicants).

3. Official transcripts, with the baccalaureate degree posted, of all upper-division

and graduate work at accredited U.S. institution(s) or equivalent work and

degree at a foreign institution. Applicants must submit one official copy of each

transcript and two additional photocopies for institutions other than UTEP.

4. Evidence of a satisfactory grade point average (GPA) in upper-division (junior

and senior level) work and in any graduate work already completed.

5. A satisfactory score on a standardized examination (GRE, GMAT, MAT), if

6. Evidence of adequate subject preparation for the proposed graduate major.

The Graduate Studies Committee of the proposed graduate major will recommend to the Graduate School acceptance, conditional acceptance, or rejection of the application after all required documents have been received and reviewed by the Graduate School. The Graduate School will notify the applicant of the final decision.

As part of their graduate admission requirements, students may be required to take one or more of the following tests:

Graduate Record Examination General Test: The General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is designed to test preparation and aptitude for graduate study. Most degree programs require the GRE for admission. For unconditional acceptance, students are usually required to achieve a score of 500 on the verbal and 500 on the quantitative portions of the GRE.

Some departments also review the score on the analytical portion of the GRE. Applicants with lower scores may be accepted if other prerequisites are met with distinction as determined by the departmental Graduate Studies Committee. The GRE is taken at the applicant's own expense either nationally or by individual computerized testing which is available locally.

Graduate Management Admission Test: The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is an aptitude test designed to measure certain mental abilities important in the study of management at the graduate level. Students seeking admission to the Master of Business Administration or Master of Accountancy programs are usually required to achieve a score of 450 or higher. The GMAT is taken at the applicant's own expense by individual computerized testing which is available locally.

Miller's Analogy Test: The Miller's Analogy Test (MAT) is designed to evaluate mental and reasoning abilities. Students are usually required to achieve a score of 50 or higher on the test. The MAT is taken at the applicant's own expense and is given at UTEP.

Test of English as a Foreign Language: The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is designed to measure proficiency in understanding the English language. Students from non-English speaking countries must score at least a 550 paper based or 213 electronic on the TOEFL. UTEP offers several administrations of the TOEFL throughout the year.

Undergraduate Programs: An applicant for undergraduate admission who is a Texas resident may elect to enter this institution pursuant to the Academic Fresh Start statute, Texas Education Code, �51.931. When the applicant informs the admissions office in writing of the election, the institution will not consider in the admissions decision any 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 elects to apply under this statute may not receive any course credit for courses taken 10 or more years prior to enrollment under Academic Fresh Start.

Postgraduate/Professional Programs: An applicant who has earned a baccalaureate degree under the Academic Fresh Start statute, Texas Education Code, �51.931, and applies for admission to a postgraduate or professional program will be evaluated on only the grade point average of the course work completed for that baccalaureate degree and the other criteria stated herein for admission to the postgraduate or professional program.

Acceptance

Applicants who are judged to meet the criteria for admission into a graduate degree program may be accepted into the program without conditions.

Conditional acceptance is offered to students who do not meet all of the specific criteria for admission but who show promise of success in graduate study. Applicants who lack sufficient foundation in the proposed area of study may be required to successfully complete designated courses before qualifying for unconditional admission. Other applicants may be required, on the recommendation of the graduate advisor, to meet particular conditions during the first 12 semester hours of study. Among the factors that programs may take into account in recommending conditional admission to the Graduate School are the applicant�s academic record, the socio-economic background of the applicant, the native language of the applicant, the applicant�s involvement in relevant community or extracurricular activities, a personal interview, and other material that the candidate may submit that provides evidence that the candidate would make an important contribution to the program or university�s objectives and mission.

An applicant who fails to meet the minimum requirements for admission to a degree program will usually be denied admission into that program. An applicant meeting the requirements for admission may be denied by the Graduate Studies Committee of the proposed major if the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of students that can be accommodated in the available facilities or that can be adequately instructed by the available faculty. A student who has been rejected may reapply at a later time, may apply to another program, or may apply as a post-baccalaureate student.

A citizen or permanent resident of the United States who has applied for admission into a graduate program and has furnished official transcripts but who has not furnished the official test scores required for admission is eligible to enroll for one semester, but the admission file will not be forwarded by the Office of Graduate Student Services for departmental consideration until all official documents have been received.

A student whose file is incomplete may register for graduate courses only with the permission of the graduate advisor; however, such enrollment does not constitute admission into a graduate program. Courses taken prior to formal admission into a graduate program cannot be counted toward a graduate degree without the specific recommendation of the departmental committee on graduate studies and approval of the Graduate School. Such approval is limited to nine semester hours.

Students will be denied further enrollment after their first semester if all admission documents have not been received and evaluated by the Graduate Student Services Office and an admissions offer made.

A non-degree bearing program in course work leading to the Texas Initial Teaching Certificate is available. Requirements for entry to this program are a Bachelor�s degree from an accredited university and an overall grade point average of 2.5 and above. Once these initial requirements for the Graduate School have been met, applicants must contact the Certification office located in the College of Education, room 412, phone (915) 747-5571, for information on the TASP and to obtain a prepared plan of study.

Admission requirements to this program are the same as for those in Certification. However, admission to this program is once per year. Applicants must contact the Coordinator for Alternative Certification, located in the College of Education, room 801 at (915) 747-5571, for information on the TASP and to obtain a prepared plan of study.

Requirements for admission to the Endorsement program are the same as those for entry to the certification program. In addition, students must submit a copy of their Teacher Certificate from any state along with their application. For additional information regarding available Endorsement programs, contact the Certification office at (915) 747-5571 or visit the College of Education, room 412.

A minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) is required from students whose undergraduate institution is not conducted in English.

Admission into this program requires a completed Master�s Degree. For additional information on course curriculum, contact the Educational Leadership and Foundations department, College of Education, room 501 or call (915) 747-5300.

Students selecting the Non-degree option are placed in an Unclassified status, indicating no particular major or program of study has been selected. Course work is usually for personal, professional, or educational enrichment only. Students often select the non-degree option to complete prerequisite undergraduate work or to increase their grade point average. Students may enroll in graduate-level course work only with the permission of the Graduate Advisor for the department in which the courses belong. Should a non-degree student subsequently be admitted into a degree program, the departmental Graduate Advisor may recommend to the Graduate School that up to nine (9) hours completed prior to formal admission to the program be used toward the graduate degree.

NOTE: All post-baccalaureate students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5. Students whose cumulative GPA drops below a 2.5 are placed on academic probation and have nine (9) semester hours in which to return the GPA to 2.5. Failure to do so will result in dismissal.

An individual who has received a baccalaureate degree but who does not wish to apply for admission into a graduate degree program may apply for admission as a post-baccalaureate student. This type of admission is available to individuals who

1. are not seeking a graduate degree and wish to enroll in courses to enrich their educational

background;

2. intend to enter a graduate program at some future date, but need a substantial number of

3. wish to obtain teacher certification or endorsement or post-master�s endorsement.

Interested individuals must complete the Application for Post-Baccalaureate Admission and must submit to the Graduate Student Services Office an official transcript with the baccalaureate degree posted. If several institutions were attended, an official transcript is required from each institution from which junior/senior, and any graduate level credit was earned. UTEP transcripts are not required of students who received their baccalaureate degree from UTEP.

Post-baccalaureate admission is not available to international students who need a student visa (I-20) to attend school in the United States unless approved by the International Programs Office.

Admission as a post-baccalaureate student does not constitute admission into a graduate degree program of the Graduate School. An individual who wishes to apply for admission into a graduate degree program must complete the Application for Admission into a Graduate Program and provide the documents described under "Admission into a Graduate Program."

Post-baccalaureate students may register for graduate courses only with the permission of the graduate advisor for the graduate program to which the courses belong. However, no more than nine semester hours of courses taken prior to acceptance or conditional acceptance to the Graduate School may be approved for use toward a graduate degree. Such approval is given only for courses with a grade of "B" or better upon the recommendation of the graduate advisor.

Initial teacher certification and professional certification for classroom teachers can also be earned. Eligibility for these programs includes a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average from an accredited college or university, successful completion of the TASP (Texas Academic Skills Program), and development of an approved plan of study.

Eligible applicants for certification and endorsement programs will be notified that they may enroll as non-degree students but will need to contact the Certification Office in the College of Education immediately for eligibility into one of several certification or endorsement programs.

The Certification Office and the College of Education are responsible for course scheduling and may require a minimum enrollment per term for admitted students. This Office additionally will develop a plan of study for each student in keeping with the requirements set forth by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The certification or endorsement will be earned upon successful completion of all requirements.

Graduate-level course work completed during the certification or endorsement program that has not been used to meet other degree requirements may be recommended by the departmental Graduate Advisor to the Graduate School to count toward an advanced degree under certain circumstances. These courses are limited to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours in which the grade of "B" or higher has been earned within the time limits and other restrictions detailed in this Graduate Studies catalog.

Additional information on certification and endorsement programs is available from the Certification Office within the College of Education and the Graduate School.

Students with a completed MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) degree may be eligible to enroll for course work leading to specialization certification. Proof of completed degree is required in addition to requirements above. Additional information is available from the Nursing Graduate Advisor in the College of Health Sciences, (915) 747-8217.

Students with MBA degrees may enroll as post-baccalaureate students and complete 12 semester hours in a concentration area. Students will receive MBA PLUS certificates upon completion of the concentration area courses that include

Accounting

Computer Information Systems

Economics

Finance

Health Systems

Human Resource Management

International Business

Marketing Management

Production and Materials Management

Additional information is available from the MBA Graduate Advisor in the College of Business Administration at 747-7726.

Undergraduates are usually not eligible to take graduate courses. It is possible for seniors to register for graduate courses in their last semester under the following conditions:

1. The undergraduate must not lack more than 12 semester hours (or six semester hours in

summer session) of work to complete all requirements for the baccalaureate degree and

must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 in junior and senior-level courses.

2. These 12 hours (or less) must all be completed in the same semester or summer session in

which the graduate courses are taken.

3. Total enrollment for all work must not exceed 15 semester hours (or nine hours in a

summer session).

4. All enrollment in graduate courses must be approved prior to registration by the

5. This option is limited to one term.

Credit for graduate courses cannot be counted toward a baccalaureate degree; it can be reserved for credit toward a graduate degree. A student who has a baccalaureate degree is not eligible to reserve courses for graduate credit unless enrolled at the undergraduate level working toward a second baccalaureate degree. The form for reserving courses is available in the Office of Graduate Student Services. Approval to reserve work for graduate credit neither constitutes nor implies admission to any graduate program.

RE-ADMISSION INTO GRADUATE SCHOOL

An application for readmission is required for a student who

• has not enrolled for two years or more,
• was not accepted to an earlier date and wants to pursue admission into the same or a different field based on revised criteria or more current documentation, or
• was eligible to enroll, and failed to do so.

A student already accepted into a program and interested in changing the major field of study should submit a Change of Major form rather than an application for readmission. In either case, normal fees are assessed.