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Undergraduate AdmissionsFall 2015Fall 16Finalas of 08.23.16Entering Freshmen Cohort41813924Average ACT19.5119.93Average SAT948952Valedictorian1820Salutatorian1620Top 10%709805Top 25%18531980TSI/Remediation Required12.9%9.9%UTRGV Student Demographics
Undergraduate AdmissionsIt all begins by completing the admissions application throughApplyTexas.orgProcess opened on August 1, for 2016-2017Priority Admissions Deadlines: Fall and Summer-February 1 Spring- November 1
Undergraduate AdmissionsDual Credit-Need Official College TranscriptWe are going to need a college transcript if the student took dualcredit classes. We know this coursework is often listed on thehigh school transcript but we need to receive this information onan official college transcript from the granting institution.
Undergraduate AdmissionsUTRGV has adopted the ApplyTexas essay prompts. Students will have the opportunity to select and answer 1of 3 essay prompts. Essay writing is a great opportunity for students to express themselves and give a glimpseof who they are, their passions, concerns or what excites them. Remind students not to write about what theythink we want to hear but rather to use the essay as an opportunity to share an introspection aboutthemselves. The space provided allows for up to 650 words. Students can select from the following 3 essays:
Undergraduate AdmissionsHigh School Transcript Difference between Official Transcript and Final OfficialTranscript When to submit and how information contained is used Ways to submit: Paper vs Electronic-TREX, Parchment
Undergraduate AdmissionsTREX-a standard approach Going GreenBISD-Superintendent district mandateTREX processBenefits
Undergraduate AdmissionsTest Scores-SAT/ACT Importance of testing multiple times beginning withsophomore year Voucher/fee waivers UTRGV Average scores
Undergraduate AdmissionsAP Classes Taking an AP or advanced placement course is an excellentway to show a student’s abilities for handling college levelcourses before enrolling with the university. While not required, students who perform well do stand outfrom other applicants by allowing the admissions team tobetter understand each applicant’s abilities and strengths.
Undergraduate AdmissionsExtracurricular Activities On ApplyTexas.org, students have the opportunity to tell uswhat sets them apart and how they have given back or beeninvolved with the community. Our holistic review process takes the information contained inthis section into consideration during the admissionsprocess.
Undergraduate AdmissionsAdmissions Decision Importance of meeting priority deadline Admissions Decisions-Approvals Denials Notifications sent:My Assist-online notificationAcceptance Letter mailed
Undergraduate AdmissionsUTRGV Holistic Review ProcessWe take a holistic approach to admissions so we get a well-rounded picture of who each applicant isand how they would impact our campus community. All UTRGV entering freshman applicants will havetheir own admissions profile created from all the information submitted, and admissions decisions willbe based on that profile and their accomplishments in high school.Factors for review will include: Class Rank Prior College Hours College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT) Rigor of High School Courses Completed Leadership Experience Community Involvement Career Goals ApplyTexas Essay
Undergraduate AdmissionsSupplemental Documents NeededMeningitis: Provide documentation for MENINGITIS VACCINE– Beginning Spring 2014, all new students under the age of 22must submit evidence of receiving the meningitis vaccine orbooster shot (administered within the past five years) orevidence of exemption before they can enroll.
Undergraduate AdmissionsSupplemental Documents NeededTSI Scores or proof of exemption: Check your TSI STATUS – What is TSI? The Texas SuccessInitiative (TSI) requires all students test prior to enrolling incollege-level coursework in the areas of reading, math andwriting. You need these scores for academic placement inyour classes.
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Undergraduate AdmissionsContact us: Debbie GilchristDirector of Undergraduate Admissionsdebbie.gilchrist@utrgv.edu956-665-2926 Jorge TenienteAssociate Director – Application Processing 5-2956 Maria Celeste TrevinoAssociate Director – Application Processing & Operationsceleste.trevino@utrgv.edu956-665-4043 Javier SalinasAssistant Director – Operations & Supportjavier.salinas@utrgv.edu956-882-7305
Associate Director -Application Processing & Operations celeste.trevino@utrgv.edu 956-665-4043 Jorge Teniente Associate Director -Application Processing Operations, Residency jorge.teniente@utrgv.edu 956-665-2956 Javier Salinas Assistant Director -Operations & Support javier.salinas@utrgv.edu 956-882-7305
