• Application for Undergraduate Admission
  A copy of the application form can be downloaded from the following link:
  TAMIU Application Form
  or
  An application may also be submitted online through the
  Texas Common Application Web Site
  
  
• Official High School Transcript showing rank in class or Official GED passing scores
  Final acceptance will be granted upon submission of official transcript showing the official date of graduation and completion of high school credits. Official transcript must be sent directly from the institution attended.
  
  
• Official College/University transcript(s)
  Transcript(s) must be sent directly from each institution attended, if any college credit has been earned. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 is required.
  
  
• The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT) scores
  SAT or ACT scores should not be older than three (3) years prior to enrollment. Applicants who have graduated from high school three (3) or more years prior to the anticipated date of enrollment may opt to take the University administered COMPASS exam.
  
  SAT/ACT score parameters can be viewed at the following address:
  http://www.tamiu.edu/affairs/enroll/admission.shtml in step 3 of "Procedures for U.S. Students"
  
  Students with scores lower than 860 on the SAT and 18 on the ACT will be required to participate in the First Year Student Success Program during the first semester of enrollment.
  
  TAMIU's institutional codes are:
  SAT-0359 or ACT-4215



• TOEFL test scores
  Test scores must be received directly from ETS. TOEFL test must be dated within two years of applicant’s intended semester of enrollment. TAMIU’s institution code is 6838.
  TOEFL exemptions include any of the following:
  

  One year of full-time academic studies at an accredited U.S. college or university with satisfactory grades When English is the official language of the applicant’s country GRE Verbal score of 400 or higher taken within five years of enrollment GMAT Verbal score of 22 or higher taken within five years of enrollment Completion of Level Six with a grade of B or better from the International Language Institute at TAMIU

• Highschool credits required
  
  

  	SUBJECT		CREDITS
  	English (I, II, III, IV)		4 Units
  	Mathematics (Algebra I and II, Geometry)		3 Units
  	Science - any two science courses		2 Units
  	Social Studies - any three social studies courses		3 Units
  	Computer Technology		1 Unit
  	The following units are recommended		*
  	Foreign Language		2 Units
  	Fine Arts		1 Unit

• Application for Concurrent Admission
  This application must include a signed authorization from the applicant's high school counselor. Application should include signature of parent on the Parental Permission statement provided in the application
  A copy of the application form can be downloaded from the following link:
  Concurrent Application Form
  
  
• Official High School Transcript
  Transcript must show completion of the sophomore year with at least an 85 out of 100 grade average for all coursework completed in high school. Copy of current schedule of classes must be attached to transcript. Official transcript must be sent directly from high school attending
  
  
• Official College/University transcript(s)
  Transcript(s) must be sent directly from each institution attended, if any college credit has been earned. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 is required.
  
  
• TOEFL test scores
  Test scores must be received directly from ETS. TOEFL test must be dated within two years of applicant’s intended semester of enrollment. TAMIU’s institutuion code is 6838.
  TOEFL exemptions include any of the following:
  

  One year of full-time academic studies at an accredited U.S. college or university with satisfactory grades When English is the official language of the applicant’s country GRE Verbal score of 400 or higher taken within five years of enrollment GMAT Verbal score of 22 or higher taken within five years of enrollment Completion of Level Six with a grade of B or better from the International Language Institute at TAMIU

• Concurrently enrolled students who have failed any section of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA), may not take college level courses related to the sections of the test that have not been passed

• Application for Undergraduate Admission
  A copy of the application form can be downloaded from the following link:
  TAMIU Application Form
  or
  An application may also be submitted online through the
  Texas Common Application Web Site
  
  
• Official College/University transcript(s)
  Transcript(s) must be sent directly from each institution attended. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 is required. Even though a grade below "C" will be calculated into the grade point average, it will not be used to satisfy degree requirements.
  
  
• TOEFL test scores
  Test scores must be received directly from ETS. TOEFL test must be dated within two years of applicant’s intended semester of enrollment. TAMIU’s institution code is 6838.
  TOEFL exemptions include any of the following:
  

  One year of full-time academic studies at an accredited U.S. college or university with satisfactory grades When English is the official language of the applicant’s country GRE Verbal score of 400 or higher taken within five years of enrollment GMAT Verbal score of 22 or higher taken within five years of enrollment Completion of Level Six with a grade of B or better from the International Language Institute at TAMIU

• Concurrently enrolled students who have failed any section of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA), may not take college level courses related to the sections of the test that have not been passed

• Financial Statement
  A completed Financial Statement form provided by the Office of Admissions. This form requires official certification of sources of funds from the student.
  
  
• Letter of Sponsorship
  A Letter of Sponsorship is required from the party who will financially support the applicant during pursuit of degree. The letter should certify the sponsor's commitment to pay the educational, living, health, and personal expenses of the applicant until completion of the degree. A sponsor may be the student, student's parents or a third party organization. The sponsor's letter must be dated within six months of the first enrollment according to dates listed below on bank statement requirement.
  Sponsor Letter Example
  
  
• Bank Statement
  Accompanying the letter of sponsorship must be a bank statement certifying that the sponsor has sufficient funds as indicated in the Financial Statement form (stated in US dollars) and dated within six months of the first enrollment.
  Minimum Bank statement amount information is available from this link: Bank Statement Amount.
  
  
• Medical Insurance Coverage
  The University requires each international student (Non U.S. Citizen or Permeant Resident) to have mandatory health insurance coverage while in the USA. You should enroll in the University Plan, Associated Insurance Plans International, Inc. This coverage is the same for all Texas A&M University System schools. You must enroll immediately upon arriving on campus or by phone at 1-800-452-5772.
  
  OR
  
  You must provide evidence of comparable policy coverage before the first class day . The coverage must at least meet all of these requirements 1) Basic Benefit coverage for Injury or a Sickness, or Basic Benefits and Major Medical coverage for Injury or a sickness; 2) Repatriation of remains 3)Medical evacuation; and 4) Maximum deductible of $250 "In-Network Treatment" for each individual or $500 per person for "Out-Of-Network Treatment", per policy year. All requests for substitutions for the university coverage must include an English translation of the policy from the insurance company. Please check the Web Site for complete details on coverage requirements.
  
  
• Immigration Documents
  Immigration documents such as passport, I-94 and I-20 ID must be carried at all times. This is in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, December 24, 1952, Section 264(e). Contact the Department of International Student Services for additional information at 326-2282 or at the office located in PH301.
  
  

• Foreign Student Advisor's Report
  Completed by student and current Foreign Student Advisor. ( Report Form )
  
  
• Copy of current I-20
  
  
• Copy of student's F1 visa
  
  
• Copy of I-94
  
  
• Written notification requesting dependents to be included on I-20
  
  
• Transcript of current institution reflecting the end of semester marks

Submission of the application alone does not meet the deadline requirement. Application files will not be evaluated for admission until all of the required documentation has been submitted.

Applicants are notified of admission decision via letter from the Office of Admissions.
Upon completion of the application process, successful applicants will be issued an I-20 by the Office of Admissions

Admission to a degree program is valid for the applicant’s intended semester of enrollment. If the applicant is not able to enroll for the given semester, the applicant may request a deferment for the subsequent semester.

Upon receiving an I-20 form, international applicants must make an appointment with a
U.S. Consulate to request a Student Visa (F-1) for entry into the United States.
Appointment information and visa documentation requirements are available at the
U.S. Department of State's travel Web Site

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Department of International Student Services for additional information at 956-326-2282 or at the office located in Pellegrino Hall 301

Students who are officially admitted to the University may register for courses. A registration period is held for each academic semester and for each summer session. Registration dates are posted on the University’s Academic Calendar or on the SSB Home Page

Class schedules may be viewed for terms in active registration periods trough the TAMIU Class Schedules. This link will also provide pertinent information on the semester academic calendar, deadlines for payment, methods of payment, etc.

Freshmen
First time freshmen should call the Office of Recruitment & School Relations for an advising appointment at (956)326-2270.

New Transfers
New transfers should call the Registrar’s Office at (956)326-2247 for an appointment with the Degree Audit Specialist to review the degree plan. The Degree Audit Specialist will review the degree plan to make sure all course equivalencies have been entered.

After meeting with the Registrar’s Office please call the A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business, SSB, to set up an appointment with the Undergraduate Advisor (Appointments may not be made via e-mail.)
For an appointment, call or go to: