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General Application Information Academic Year 2006-2007 -- Transfer/Transient/Former Students

* Application fees are nonrefundable. Some application fee waivers are available. See deadlines on pages ix-xi. ii

Admissions Offices Universities Telephone, Fax Web Site Address Parts of Application

to Complete

Appli-cation Fee*

Credit Cards Accepted

I II Essays Visa Master Card Discover American

Express

Angelo State University Box 11014, ASU Station, San Angelo, TX 76909

Phone: 800/946-8627 Fax: 325/942-2078 www.angelo.edu P $20 P P

Baylor University One Bear Place, #97056 Waco, TX 76798-7056

Phone: 800/BAYLOR-U 254/710-3435 Fax: 254/710-3436

www.baylor.edu

Transfer P P $50

Transient P $50

Former Student P $0

Dallas Baptist University 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211-9929

Phone: 214/333-5360 Fax: 214/333-5447 www.dbu.edu P $25 P P P P

Lamar University-Beaumont P. O. Box 10007, Beaumont, TX 77710

Phone: 409/880-8888 Fax: 409/880-8463 www.lamar.edu P P $0

Midwestern State University 3410 Taft Blvd., Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099

Transfer

Phone: 940/397-4334 800/842-1922 Fax: 940/397-4672

www.mwsu.edu

P $25 P P P Former Students P $10 P P P

Prairie View A&M University P. O. Box 3089, Prairie View, TX 77446-3089

Phone: 936/857-2626 Fax: 936/857-2699 www.pvamu.edu P P

$25 P P P P

Sam Houston State University Box 2418, Huntsville, TX 77341-2418

Phone: 866/232-7528 Fax: 936/294-3758 www.shsu.edu P $35 P P

Schreiner University 2100 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville, TX 78028-5697

Phone: 800/343-4919 Fax: 830/792-7226 www.schreiner.edu P P

C (recom-mended)

$25 P P P

Stephen F. Austin State University Box 13051, Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3051

Phone: 936/468-2504 Fax: 936/468-3849 www.sfasu.edu P $25 P P P P

Sul Ross State University Box C-2, Alpine, TX 79832

Phone: 432/837-8050 Fax: 432/837-8431 www.sulross.edu P P $25 P P

Sul Ross State University-Rio Grande College Route 3, Box 1200, Eagle Pass, TX 78852

Phone: 830/773-8794 Fax: 830/773-8996 www.sulross.edu P $0

$25 P P P Tarleton State University P. O. Box T0030, Stephenville, TX 76402

Phone: 254/968-9125 800/687-8236

Fax: 254/968-9951 www.tarleton.edu P

Note: Tarleton State University does not accept application fee waivers.

Texas A&M International University 5201 University Blvd., Laredo, TX 78041-1900

Phone: 956/326-2270 Fax: 956/326-2269 www.tamiu.edu P $0

Texas A&M University P. O. Box 40003, College Station, TX 77842-4003

Transfer

Phone: 979/845-3741 Fax: 979/458-1808 www.tamu.edu

P P

A (recom-mended) $60 P P P P

Non-Degree/Former Student/Second Bachelor’s P P A

(required) $60 P P P P

Transient P $60 P P P P


* Application fees are nonrefundable. Some application fee waivers are available. See deadlines on pages ix-xi. iii

Admissions Offices Texas Public Four-Year Universities Telephone, Fax Web Site Address Parts of Application

to Complete

Appli-cation Fee*



Express

Texas A&M University-Commerce P. O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429-3011

Phone: 903/886-5081 Fax: 903/886-5888

www.tamu-commerce.edu P $25 P P P

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 6300 Ocean Dr., Unit 5774 Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5774

Phone: 361/825-2624 Fax: 361/825-5887

www.tamucc.edu P P $20 P P P P

Texas A&M University at Galveston P. O. Box 1675, Galveston, TX 77553

Transfer/Former Student

Phone: 409/740-4428 877/322-4443 Fax: 409/740-4731

www.tamug.edu

P P A $35 P P P P Transient P B $35 P P P P

Texas A&M University-Kingsville MSC 128 Kingsville, TX 78363

Transfer/Transient

Phone: 361/593-2315 Fax: 361/593-2195 www.tamuk.edu

P $15 P P

Former Student P $0

Texas A&M University-Texarkana P. O. Box 5518, Texarkana, TX 75505

Phone: 903/223-3069 Fax: 903/832-8890 www.tamut.edu P $0

Texas Southern University 3100 Cleburne St.-TSU Box 1855 Houston, TX 77004

Phone: 713/313-7071 Fax: 713/313-7471 www.tsu.edu P P $42 P P

P

Texas State University-San Marcos

429 N. Guadalupe, San Marcos, TX 78666-5709

Transfer

Phone: 512/245-2364 Fax: 512/245-9020 www.txstate.edu

P

$40 P P P Transient/Former Student P $10 P P P

Texas Tech University Box 45005, Lubbock, TX 79409-5005

Transfer/Transient

Phone: 806/742-1480 Fax: 806/742-0062 www.ttu.edu P P

B or C (recom-mended)

$50 P P P P

Former Student (must apply at former student web site: www.depts.ttu.edu/formertech) $50

Texas Woman's University P. O. Box 425589, Denton, TX 76204

Transfer/Transient

Phone: 866/809-6130 Fax: 940/898-3081 www.twu.edu

P $30 P P Former Student P $0

The University of Texas at Arlington P. O. Box 19111, Arlington, TX 76019-0111

Transfer

Phone: 817/272-6287 Fax: 817/272-3435

www.uta.edu

P P $35 P P P P

Transient/Former Student P $35 P P P P

The University of Texas at Austin P. O. Box 8058, Austin, TX 78713-8058

Transfer

Phone: 512/475-7399 Fax: 512/475-7478 www.utexas.edu

P A & E $60 P P

Architecture transfer D.1 & E Art/Art History D.2 & E

Transient/Former Student P $60 P P

The University of Texas at Brownsville Tandy Hall, #105, Brownsville, TX 78520

Phone: 956/544-8254 Fax: 956/544-8832 www.utb.edu P $0

The University of Texas at Dallas P. O. Box 830688, MC 18 Richardson, TX 75083-0688

Phone: 972/883-2346 Fax: 972/883-6803 www.utdallas.edu P P $50 P P


* Application fees are nonrefundable. Some application fee waivers are available. See deadlines on pages ix-xi. iv

Admissions Offices Texas Public Four-Year Universities Telephone, Fax Web Site Address Parts of Application

to Complete

Appli-cation Fee*



Express

The University of Texas at El Paso 500 West University Avenue, 101 Academic Services, El Paso, TX 79968-0578

Phone: 915/747-5890 Fax: 915/747-8893 www.utep.edu P P $0

The University of Texas-Pan American 1201 West University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539-2999

Phone: 956/381-2206 Fax: 956/381-2217 www.panam.edu P $0

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin 4901 East University, Odessa, TX 79762-0001

Phone: 866/552-UTPB Fax: 432/552-3605 www.utpb.edu P P $0

The University of Texas at San Antonio 6900 North Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX 78249-0616

Transfer/Transient

Phone: 800/669-0919 Fax: 210/458-7564 www.utsa.edu

P P

$30 P P P Former Student P P $0

The University of Texas at Tyler 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75799

Phone: 903/566-7202 Fax: 903/566-7068 www.go2uttyler.edu P P

$0

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, TX 78229

www.uthscsa.edu

School of Allied Health Sciences Phone: 210/567-2661

$20

School of Nursing Phone: 210/567-2673 $30

Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Phone: 210/567-2674 $10

University of Houston-Main Campus Room 122 E. Cullen Building Houston, TX 77204-2023

Phone: 713/743-9630 Fax: 713/743-7542 www.uh.edu P P $50 P P P

University of Houston-Clear Lake 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058-1098

Transfer/Transient

Phone: 281/218-UHCL Fax: 281/283-2530 www.cl.uh.edu

P $35 P P P

Former Student P $10 P P P

University of Houston-Downtown One Main Street, 350 South, Houston, TX 77002

Transfer/Transient

Phone: 713/221-8522 Fax: 713/221-8157 www.uhd.edu

P $25 P P P

Former Student P $0

University of Houston-Victoria 3007 N. Ben Wilson, Victoria, TX 77901-5731

Phone: 361/570-4110 Fax: 361/570-4114 www.uhv.edu P $0

University of North Texas P. O. Box 311277, Denton, TX 76203-1277

Transfer

Phone: 940/565-2681 Fax: 940/565-2408 www.unt.edu

P P $40 P P P P Transient P $40 P P P P Former Student P $0

West Texas A&M University WT Box 60907, Canyon, TX 79016

Phone: 800/999-8268 Fax: 806/651-5285 www.wtamu.edu P P $25 P P P

No information is required on this page.

Admission to any of the Texas institutions of higher education and any of their sponsored programs is open to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, creed, age, national origin or educationally unrelated handicaps.

www.applytexas.org

Instructions Transfer/Transient/Former Students

Ø A “transient” student is one who enrolls temporarily for a single course or one term only. Ø Submit either a paper or an electronic application (www.applytexas.org), NOT BOTH. We encourage you to apply online. Ø Read page 6 before you start this application. Ø Majors and codes are available on the Internet at http://www.applytexas.org.; and in the Code Book, available at

http://www.collegefortexans.com, in the admissions office of public universities and colleges, and in high school counseling offices.

Part I.1. Enter your Social Security number. The Social Security

number is important to match the application with your grade transcript and test scores. The Social Security number is required to give (disburse) financial aid. NOTE: While no specific legal authority requires you to list your Social Security number for the purpose of applying for admission to the university, not providing the information will hold up further processes, such as financial aid.

2. Enter your date of birth (month, day, year). Do not leave

blank; this information is required. 3. Enter your full, legal last, first, and middle name. Do not

use nicknames or abbreviations because this information will be used for your official record if you enroll. Use your full, legal name on all documents sent to the institution to which you are applying.

4. Enter other names, if any, under which your transcripts or

other credentials may be listed. 5. Designate whether you are male or female. 6. Enter the city, state, and country where you were born. 7. Provide the information regarding your ethnic background.

The information will be used for federal and/or state law reporting purposes and may be used by some institutions in admission or scholarship decisions.

8. Enter your permanent address and phone number. See the

Texas county codes and the two-letter state abbreviations listed in the Code Book (refer to “Instructions,” above). Use the county code if your permanent address is in Texas; if it is not, you do not need to provide a code. If you do not have access to the county code information, you may leave this item blank.

9. Enter your current address and phone number only if it is

different from your permanent address. Enter the date this address expires.

10. Enter the name and phone number of an emergency contact

person.

11. Enter your E-mail address. The inclusion of your E-mail address may allow institutional representatives to contact you with admissions information.

12. Check Fall, Spring, Summer I or Summer II, and enter the year you plan to begin attending. “Mini or short semester” may not apply to all universities.

13. Check if you are applying as a transfer student, transient

student, or former (re-entry) student. Enter the appropriate information for each category. Check all that apply.

14. If you plan to apply to more than three universities, fill out the application, leaving item #14 blank, and make copies. Then enter the name of each university to which you are applying. List your first and second choice of major and the appropriate major code(s)/abbreviations for each. Majors and major codes may be found in the Code Book (refer to “Instructions,” above). Send a copy of your completed application to the admissions office of each university. Keep the original application for your files. Refer to page viii for helpful instruction tips.

15. Enter the complete name of the high school from which

you graduated, as well as the city and state where it is located. Enter the month and year you graduated. Indicate if you were home-schooled. Have an official transcript sent to each university to which you apply.

16. If you did not graduate from high school, indicate whether

or not you have a GED and whether it is the English or Spanish version.

17. Indicate whether you plan to pursue a pre-professional

program; e.g., pre-law, pre-medicine, nursing, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, physical therapy, etc.

18. Check “Yes” if you plan to seek a teaching certificate in

addition to your degree and “No” if you do not. If “Yes,” indicate if you will be seeking elementary (Early Childhood-Grade 4), middle/junior high level (Grades 4-8); high school level (Grades 8-12); or all-level certification.

19. List all college or university courses in which you are

presently enrolled, the institution you are attending, the department abbreviation, course numbers, dates taken, and course credit you expect to receive for these courses.

20. List all colleges or universities you have attended.

Include their locations, the dates you were enrolled, any degrees you received, and the date the degree was conferred. If in Texas, include their codes (see the Code Book -- refer to “Instructions,” above). Have an official transcript sent to each university to which you apply.

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21. Indicate whether or not you will have earned a bachelor’s

or associate’s degree by the time you plan to enroll. List the college or university from which you have received or will receive the highest degree and the date conferred.

22. Indicate whether you are currently on academic

suspension from any college or university. 23. Indicate if you are a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the

honor society at community/junior colleges. 24. Indicate the date you took or plan to take the TOEFL (for

international students) test. 25. (a) Check “Yes” if you are a U. S. citizen. If you are not,

check “No” and indicate the country of your citizenship. If your response is “No,” in (b) indicate if you hold Permanent Residence Status (valid I-551). If “Yes,” enter the date it was issued and your alien number. Return a photocopy of both sides of your Permanent Resident card along with the Texas Common Application for Admission of Transfer/Transient/Former Students. If you are an international student, do not use this application. Contact the institution to which you are applying for the proper application. (c) If you are not a citizen or permanent resident, check “yes” if you have an application for permanent residence pending with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and “no” if you have no application for permanent residence pending with the BCIS. (d) Check “Yes” if you are not a citizen or permanent resident or have no application for permanent residence pending but have lived in Texas for three years, at least part of the time with a parent or court-appointed legal guardian, and graduated from a Texas high school or received a GED. Check “No” if this does not apply to you. (e) If you are not a permanent resident and have not filed for permanent residency, indicate what type of visa you hold.

26. Enter your address or addresses for the last three years.

Include the street address, city and state, and length of time you resided in each location.

27. If you have been employed full time (40 hours per week)

during the last two years, enter your employer’s name, the location of the business, and the dates you worked there.

28. Check “Yes” if you are a Texas resident and “No” if you

are not. If “No,” you may skip questions 29-31 and proceed directly to item 32. Note: By answering “No,” you are stating that you are not a Texas resident, and you will be charged the out-of-state tuition rate.

29. Indicate if your parent or court-appointed legal guardian

claimed you as a dependent for U. S. federal income tax purposes for the tax year preceding your registration. If you are self-supporting and your parent or court-appointed legal guardian will not claim you as a dependent for the current tax year, answer question

30. If your parent or court-appointed legal guardian will claim you as a dependent for the current tax year, answer question 31.

30. If you are self-supporting and your parent or court-

appointed legal guardian will not claim you as a dependent for the current tax year, answer questions (a) through (e).

31. If your parent or court-appointed legal guardian will claim

you as a dependent for the current tax year, answer questions (a) through (h). If your court-appointed legal guardian will claim you as a dependent, you must provide, with your application, papers proving guardianship.

32. Read this statement carefully. Sign your name and include the date to indicate you understand and agree with the statement.

33. Indicate the highest level of your parents’ or court-

appointed legal guardian’s educational background. 34. Indicate your family’s gross income, including both taxed

and untaxed income, for the most recent tax year. 35. Indicate what languages (other than English) you speak

fluently and for what length of time you have spoken them.

Application Fee Application fees are listed on pages ii through iv. Include the student’s name and Social Security number on your check or money order. Some universities also accept credit cards. Check with the institution(s) to which you are applying for information concerning a possible waiver of the application fee; i.e., college application fee waiver. Part II. Additional Information See pages ii through iv to determine if the university(s) to which you are applying requires this section. If it is required, provide complete information on employment, internships, and/or summer activities you have had that indicate your special interests, abilities, challenges, or achievements. You may also submit a résumé in addition to this list. Attach it to your application and make a note that you have done so. Spell out names of organizations, clubs, honors, awards, etc.; do not use acronyms. Essays Most universities in Texas do not require essays as part of the admission process. Check the list on pages ii through iv or the web site at http://www.applytexas.org. Be sure to include your name and Social Security number on each of your essay pages and enclose your essays with your application. If you apply electronically, also include on your essays the web identification number you are given.

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Procedure for Applying to More Than One College or University

The Texas Common Application was created to help make applying to a Texas institution of highereducation easier. You are strongly encouraged to apply online at www.applytexas.org.

The following procedure is recommended for students who wish to apply to more than one college oruniversity and who complete a paper application:

1. Each institution has its own unique admission instructions and required credentials. Beforemailing your application, refer to the web site or contact the admissions office of each college oruniversity to which you apply for additional institutional information.

2. Complete Parts I and II of the Texas Common Application. Leave item #14 blank as you are

completing the application.

3. Photocopy the original completed application and make one copy for each college or university towhich you are applying. Keep the original application for your files in the event you wish toto other institutions at a later time.

4. On each copy of the application, complete item #14 by entering the name of the college oruniversity to which you are applying and your first and second choice of major. Follow theinstructions for completing theTexas Common Application to ensure proper listing of major(s).

5. Submit one completed application to each college or university to which you are applying,including Part II, essays and application fee if these items are required by the institution. Not allinstitutions require applicants to send in the same parts of the common application. See thegeneral application information section on pages ii through iv of this booklet to determine whatitems are required by the institutions to which you apply.

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Texas Common Application for Admission Transfer/Transient/Former Students

THIS APPLICATION SHOULD NOT BE USED BY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.You are encouraged to complete this application online at www.applytexas.org.This application is intended for use in applying for Academic Year 2006-2007.

Part I.Name and Address Information1. Social Security Number: _____________________________ 2. Date of Birth (Required): ______________________

(Optional: This will ensure your documents are matched and processed promptly.) (Month/Day/Year)

3. Full, Legal Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________(Last/Family) (First) (Middle) (Suffix: Jr., etc.)

4. Other Names Which May Appear on Academic Records:___________________________________________________

5. Gender: Male ___ Female ___ 6. Place of Birth: ________________________________________________________ (City) (State) (Country)

7. Ethnic Background: Please indicate which of the following groups best describes your ethnic background. The information will beused for federal and/or state law reporting purposes and may be used by some institutions in admission or scholarship decisions.

____ American Indian or Alaskan Native ____ Asian or Pacific Islander ____ White, Non-Hispanic____ African American, Black ____ Hispanic or Latino

8. Permanent Address: _____________________________________________ Apt # _____ City:___________________(Number) (Street)

County: ____________________ County Code: ___________ State: ___ Zip: __________ Country: ____________ (See Instructions.)

Permanent Phone: ( ) ____________________

9. Current Address (if different from permanent address): ____________________________________________________(Number) (Street)

Apt #: ______ City: ___________________ County: _______________ State: _____ Zip: _________ Country: _____________

Current Phone (if different from permanent phone): ( ) ____________ Current Address Good Until: _____________ (Date)

10. Emergency Contact Name: __________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________

11. E-Mail Address for Student:_________________________________________

Educational Data12. Check One Semester and Indicate Year You Expect to Enter: Fall _____ Spring _____ Summer I _____ Summer II _____

Mini or short semester: (please specify) _______________________________ Year _____________

13. Are you a: Transfer _____ Transient ____ Former Student ______Total Prior College Hours Earned: _____ Summer Only _____ If you are a former student, forHave Bachelor’s Degree _____ Fall Only _____ what term were you last enrolled?Nondegree Seeker _____ Spring Only _____ ___________________________Seeking Second Bachelor’s Degree _____

14. Write in the name of the college(s) or university(s) to which you are applying. On the line below the institution’s name, write in yourfirst and second choice of major. You can find the majors and codes/abbreviations in the Code Book or at www.applytexas.org.(Click on “Enter ApplyTexas,” then select “View Degrees Offered” under “Search for Information.”). Before beginning this section,read #14 of the instructions (page vi of this booklet) and page viii of this application.

• Institution: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Major: _____________________________/____________ _____________________________/_____________ (Major Name--First Choice) (Code) (Major Name--Second Choice) (Code)

• Institution: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Major: _____________________________/____________ _____________________________/_____________ (Major Name--First Choice) (Code) (Major Name--Second Choice) (Code)

• Institution: _____________________________________________________________________________________

© 1998 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Major: _____________________________/____________ _____________________________/____________ (Major Name--First Choice) (Code) (Major Name--Second Choice) (Code)


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15. High School Attended: ____________________________________________________________________________ (Complete Name of High School) (City) (State)

Graduation Date: ________________________________ (Month/Year) Home-schooled: Yes ____ No ____(Have an official transcript sent to each university to which you apply.)

16. If you did not graduate from high school, do you have a GED? Yes__ No__ If yes, which version: English ___ Spanish ___

17. If you plan to pursue a pre-professional program, please specify which one (e.g., pre-law, medicine, nursing, veterinary,physical therapy). __________________________________________________

18. Will you seek teacher certification? Yes ___ No ___ If Yes, indicate which level:Elementary Level (Early Childhood-Grade 4) ____ ; Middle School/Junior High Level (Grades 4-8) ____;High School Level (Grades 8-12) ____; or All-Level (Early Childhood-Grade 12)____

19. Please list the college or university courses you are currently enrolled in or courses you anticipate completing thesemester or quarter prior to your transfer.

Exact Dept. Course Semester or CreditInstitution Course Title Abbr. Number Quarter / Year Taken Hours _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

20. Please list ALL colleges or universities you have attended or are attending currently, including college coursework completed while inhigh school (i.e., dual credit and concurrent enrollments) and enrollments in extension, correspondence and distance learning courses.Failure to list all colleges and universities will be considered an intentional omission and may lead to forced withdrawal. Attachadditional information if necessary. Have an official transcript sent to each university to which you apply.

Institution Code City Attendance Hours/Type of Month/Yearand State From Thru Degree Earned Degree Earned

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

21. Indicate if you will have earned either of the following degrees by the time you plan to enroll: Bachelor’s ___ Associate’s ___ Granting Institution (highest degree):___________________________________________________________________

(University / College) (City) (State) (Country)Date Conferred: ___________________ (Month / Year)

22. Are you currently on academic suspension from a college or university? Yes ____ No ____23. Are you a member of Phi Theta Kappa? Yes ____ No ____

Admissions Test24. Please have official test scores sent directly from the testing agency to the universities to which you apply.

TOEFL - Date taken or plan to take (if your native language is not English): __________________ (Month/Year)

Residency Information (Please answer all questions. Use n/a if the question does not apply to you.)25. (a) Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes ___ No ___ If “No,” of what country are you a citizen? ____________________

(b) If you are not a citizen, do you hold Permanent Residence status (valid I-551) for the U.S.? Yes ___ No ___If “Yes,” date permanent resident card* issued: __________/_______/________ Number: ______________*Enclose a copy of both sides of the card. (Month) (Day) (Year)

(c) If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, do you have an application for permanent residence(form I-130, I-140 or I-485) pending with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS)?Yes ___ No ___ (If “Yes,” enclose a copy of your notice of action or receipt from the BCIS.)

Social Security Number: ___________________________ Name: ____________________________________________(Optional: This will ensure your documents are matched and processed promptly.)


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(d) If you are not a citizen or permanent resident or have no application pending with the BCIS, have you lived inTexas for three years preceding high school graduation or receipt of a GED in Texas and lived part of the timewhile attending high school with a parent or court-appointed legal guardian? Yes ___ No ___(If “Yes,” please submit a completed “Affidavit of Intent to Become a Permanent Resident.”)

(e) If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, indicate your current visa or immigration status (if applicable)_______________________________________________________.

26. List your address or addresses for the last three years:Street Address City State From (Month/Year) Thru (Month/Year)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

27. List employers and employment dates for the last two years (full-time work only):Employer: ______________________________Location ________________________ From_______ Thru _________Employer: ______________________________Location ________________________ From_______ Thru _________

28. Are you a resident of Texas? Yes ____ No ____ If “No,” of what state are you a resident? ____________________(If you are not a resident of Texas, skip to question 32.)

29. (a) Did your parent or court-appointed legal guardian claim you as a dependent for U.S. federal income tax purposesfor the tax year preceding the semester you plan to enroll/attend? Yes ___ No ___ .

(b) Will this person claim you as a dependent for the current tax year? Yes ___ No ___. If you checked “Yes” for(b) (claimed as a dependent), answer question 31. If you checked “No” for (b) (self-supporting and not claimedas a dependent), answer question 30.

30. If you are self-supporting and not claimed as a dependent on your parent’s or court-appointed legal guardian’s mostrecent tax return, please answer the following:(a) How long have you lived in Texas? Years _____ Months _____(b) Previous state or country of residence: ________________________________________(c) If you came here within the past five years, why did you move to Texas?

Education ____ Employment ____ Military Assignment ____ Other (explain)____________________________(d) Are you currently on active military duty assignment in Texas? Yes ___ No ___ If “Yes,” provide proof.(e) What state is your home of record with the U. S. Armed Forces? _________________________________________

31. If your parent or court-appointed legal guardian will claim you as a dependent for the current tax year, please answerthe following (if court-appointed legal guardian, copies of guardianship papers must be provided):(a) Name of person who will claim you as their dependent: _______________________________________________(b) Relationship to self: Parent _____ Court-Appointed Legal Guardian _____(c) How long has this person resided in Texas? Years _____ Months _____(d) Previous state or country of residence: __________________________________________________(e) If this person came here within the past five years, why did this person move to Texas?

Education ____ Employment ____ Military Assignment ____ Other (explain): ____________________________(f) Is your parent or court-appointed legal guardian currently on active military duty assignment in Texas?

Yes ____ No____ If “Yes,” provide proof.(g) What state is the home of record with the U. S. Armed Forces for your parent or court-appointed legal guardian?

_________________________________(h) Is this person a U.S. citizen? Yes ___ No ___ If “No,” does this person hold a valid I-551 (Resident Alien) card?

Yes ___ No ___ If “Yes,” enclose a copy of both sides of the card.

Failure to complete, sign, and date this portion will result in your application review being delayed.32. I certify that this information is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. If my application is accepted, I agree to

abide by the policies, rules and regulations at any university to which I am admitted. I authorize the university to verify theinformation I have provided. I further understand that this information will be relied upon by the officials of the universityin determining my admission and residence status for tuition purposes and that the submission of false information isgrounds for rejection of my application, withdrawal of an offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment, and/or disciplinaryaction. I also authorize the university to electronically access my records regarding the Texas Success Initiative.

Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________



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33. Please indicate the highest level of your parents’ or court-appointed legal guardian’s educational background:

Father/Legal Guardian: No high school ___ Some high school ___ High school diploma or GED ___Some College ___ Bachelor’s Degree ___ Graduate/Professional Degree ___

Mother/Legal Guardian: No high school ___ Some high school ___ High school diploma or GED ___Some College ___ Bachelor’s Degree ___ Graduate/Professional Degree ___


34. Please indicate, for the most recent tax year, your family’s gross income. Include both untaxed and taxed income.

Less than $20,000 ____ $20,000-$39,999 ____ $40,000-$59,999 ____ $60,000-$79,999 ____ more than $80,000 ____

35. In addition to English, what languages do you speak fluently?

Language _________________________ Years Spoken _______

Language _________________________ Years Spoken _______


5Application Fee

You may pay your application fee by check or money order or, at some institutions, by credit card. For application fees andpayment methods, see the “General Application Information” on pages ii through iv. (Be sure the institution to which you areapplying will accept the kind of credit card you list below.)

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle

Social Security Number: _________________________________________________(Optional: This will ensure your documents are matched and processed promptly.)

Your application fee is for the: Fall Semester_____ Spring Semester _____ Summer Session _____ Year ________

Please check method of payment:

• Check or money order ____ (Be sure to include the student’s name and Social Security number on the check or money order.)

• Credit card: Visa _____ MasterCard _____ Discover ____ American Express _____ Other: _______________

Account Number: _______________________________________ Expiration Date: _____________

Name of Cardholder: _________________________________________________

Cardholder Signature: ________________________________________________

• Request for fee waiver is attached: Yes ___ No ___ For Internal Use Only

(See Instructions, page vii, “Application Fee.”)Exemption Approved ______

Exemption Denied ________

By _____________________Date ____________________

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_____ Have your ACT and/or SAT scores been sent directly from the testing agency to theinstitution/institutions to which you are applying?

_____ Has your high school sent your official high school transcript, with class rank, to theinstitution/institutions?

_____ Have you written your name and Social Security number on each page of this application?

_____ Have you answered each question? Refer to the “General Application Information” onpages ii through iv of this booklet for the parts of the application to complete.

_____ Have you removed the application from the rest of the information in this booklet?Mail only the actual application to the college or university, not the entire booklet.

_____ Have you made a copy of your application for each college or university to which you wish to apply?Mail a copy of your application to each institution and keep the original application for your records.

_____ Have you included the application fee and essay(s), if required by the institution/institutions?

_____ If you wish to send one, have you included your résumé?

_____ Have you taken one of the required state-approved assessment tests?The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Program, formerly TASP, mandates that you must take one ofthe following state-approved assessment tests before enrolling in any college-level coursework:THEA, ASSET, ACCUPLACER, OR COMPASS. Test results are not used for admission purposes;you must however, have test results prior to enrolling, unless you are exempt.PLEASE CONTACT THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY YOU PLAN TO ATTEND FOREXEMPTIONS OR TEST INFORMATION.

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Part II.Additional Information

See “General Application Information” on pages ii through iv to determine if this part is required for your application to theinstitution(s) of your choice. In addition, you may also attach a résumé. Résumé attached: Yes ____ No ____

Employment/Internships/Summer Activities

Name of Employer/Sponsor Your Specific Role/Job Title From-ThruExamples: Examples:Grocery Store Sacker: Sacked groceries, helped customers 6/04-5/05 10Exchange Program Spent two months with host family in Spain 6/05-7/05 n/a

__________________________ __________________________________________ _____________ ________________________________ __________________________________________ _____________ ________________________________ __________________________________________ _____________ ________________________________ __________________________________________ _____________ ________________________________ __________________________________________ _____________ ________________________________ __________________________________________ _____________ ______

Essays

Institutions do not require all of the essays. See “General Application Information” on pages ii through iv todetermine if you are required to write an essay or essays as part of your application for admission. Unlessotherwise specified, your essay(s) should be typed and be no longer than one page (8 1/2” x 11”). Put yourname and Social Security number at the top of each page.

Topic A. Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose will provide an opportunity to explain anyextenuating circumstances that you feel could add value to your application. You may also want to ex-plain unique aspects of your academic background or valued experiences you may have had that relateto your academic discipline. The statement of purpose is not meant to be a listing of accomplishmentsin high school or a record of your participation in school-related activities. Rather, this is your opportu-nity to address the admission committee directly and to let us know more about you as an individual, ina manner that your transcripts and the other application information cannot convey.

Topic B. If you are applying as a former student and were suspended for academic reasons, describebriefly any actions you have taken to improve your academic abilities and describe why you should bereadmitted. If you are applying as a nondegree-seeking or postbaccalaureate applicant, brieflydescribe the goals you wish to accomplish if admitted, including the courses you would like to enroll in.

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Topic C. What additional information do you wish to be considered in the decision to admit you?For example:1. exceptional hardship or personal experience that has shaped your abilities or academic credentials2. personal responsibilities3. exceptional achievements or special talents such as poetry, art, bilingual proficiency, etc.4. educational goals and choice of major5. ways you contribute to the commitment that the university has made to create an institution with a

diverse learning environmentEnclose documentation and references to contact for verification, if appropriate.

Topic D.The essays in this section are specific to certain college majors and are not required by all collegesthat accept the Texas Common Application. Please see the “General Application Information” in the front ofthis booklet. If you are not applying for a major in Architecture, Art or Art History you are not required towrite either of these essays.

D.1. Describe an aesthetic experience you have had that was brought about by an architectural space orsequence of spaces, either interior or exterior. Try to link the nature of the experience to the nature of thespace.

D.2. Describe the art or art history instruction you have received thus far, either in or out of the classroom,

and what you believe you have learned from it. Given your background in art or art history, what has drawnyou to this university and what do you expect to gain from the instruction you will receive during yourundergraduate years.

Topic E.Many students expand their view of the world during their time in college. Such growth often results fromencounters between students who have lived different cultural, economic, or academic experiences. Withyour future growth in mind, describe a potential classmate that you believe you could learn from eitherwithin or outside a formal classroom environment.

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Application Deadlines for Academic Year 2006-2007: Transfer/Transient/Former StudentsUniversity Fall 2006 Spring 2007 Summer I, 2006 Summer II, 2006 FAFSA* Code

Angelo State UniversityAdmission August 6 December 10 April 29 May 31Financial Aid May 1 May 1 March 1 March 1Scholarship (Check deadline with Financial Aid Office.) May 1 May 1Baylor UniversityAdmission August 1 December 1 May 1 June 1Financial Aid March 1 October 1 April 1 April 1Scholarship No Deadline Not Available Not Available Not AvailableDallas Baptist UniversityAdmission August 21 January 15 May 30 July 5Financial Aid Priority: March 15 October 1ScholarshipLamar University-BeaumontAdmission August 1 January 2 May 25 July 1Financial Aid April 1 No DeadlineScholarship February 1 No DeadlineMidwestern State UniversityAdmission: Priority deadline Regular deadline

July 1August 7

November 1December 15

May 1May 15

June 1June 15

Financial Aid May 1 October 1 April 1 April 1Scholarship March 1Prairie View A&M UniversityAdmission June 1 November 1 April 1 No DeadlineFinancial Aid March 1 November 1 March 1 No DeadlineScholarship March 1 n/a n/a n/aSam Houston State UniversityAdmission August 1 December 1 May 15 June 15Financial Aid May 31 September 30 February 28 February 28Scholarship February 1 February 1 April 15 April 15Schreiner UniversityAdmission May 1 December 1 May 1Financial Aid April 1 November 1 April 1Scholarship May 1 December 1 May 1Stephen F. Austin State UniversityAdmission August 1 December 1 May 15 June 15Financial Aid - Priority deadline April 1 November 1 March 1 March 1Scholarship February 1 No DeadlineSul Ross State UniversityAdmission August 16 January 19 May 30 July 3Financial AidScholarship March 1Sul Ross State University-Rio Grande College No Deadline 000020Tarleton State UniversityAdmission August 1 January 1 April 1 May 1Financial Aid April 1 October 15 April 1 May 1Scholarship February 15 December 1 June 1 June 1Texas A&M International UniversityAdmission July 1 November 1 April 1 May 1Financial Aid (Priority deadline for academic year: May 15) July 9 December 1 June 11 June 11Scholarship Texas A&M UniversityAdmission: Transfer** March 15 October 16 March 15 March 15 Transient** n/a n/a May 1 May 1 Second Bachelor's Degree (Postbaccalaureate)** March 15 October 16 March 15 March 15 Nondegree Seeker** March 15 October 16 March 15 March 15 Readmit (Former Student)** August 1 November 15 May 2 May 2Financial Aid April 3 September 15 February 1 n/aScholarship Deadlines Vary* FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid ix **All materials must be received (not postmarked) by the deadline.

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Application Deadlines for Academic Year 2006-2007: Transfer/Transient/Former StudentsTexas Public Four-Year Universities Fall 2006 Spring 2007 Summer I, 2006 Summer II, 2006 FAFSA* Code

Texas A&M University-CommerceAdmission August 11 January 6 May 31 July 3Financial Aid April 1 December 1 No DeadlineScholarship June 1 October 1Texas A&M University-Corpus ChristiAdmission August 15 December 15 May 15 May 15Financial Aid April 1 November 1 February 15 February 15Scholarship February 1 February 1 February 1 February 1Texas A&M University at GalvestonAdmission No DeadlineFinancial Aid May 1 November 1 May 1 May 1Scholarship Deadline VaryTexas A&M University-KingsvilleAdmission August 15 December 15 May 15 June 15Financial Aid April 15 October 1 March 1 March 1Scholarship June 1 No DeadlineTexas A&M University-TexarkanaAdmission July 15 December 1 April 15 April 15Financial Aid November 1 April 1 June 1 June 1Scholarship March 1 n/a n/a n/aTexas Southern UniversityAdmission August 13 December 17 May 21 June 25Financial Aid April 15 April 15 April 15 April 15ScholarshipTexas State University-San Marcos Admission: Communication Design & College of Business Administration March 15 October 15 March 15 March 15 All Other Majors July 1 December 1 May 1 June 15Financial Aid April 1 April 1 n/a n/aScholarship March 1 March 1 March 1 March 1Texas Tech UniversityAdmission** May 1 December 1 May 1 June 1Financial AidScholarshipTexas Woman's UniversityAdmission: Transfer/Transient/Former Student July 15 November 1 No Deadline No Deadline College of Nursing January 15 June 1 Dental Hygiene December 31Financial Aid April 1 April 1 March 1 No Deadline Spring only: September 1Scholarship March 1 March 1 March 1 No DeadlineThe University of Texas at ArlingtonAdmission June 1 December 1 April 1 April 1Financial Aid May 15 November 15 April 15 n/aScholarship June 1 November 1 n/a n/aThe University of Texas at Austin Admission: Transfer** March 1 October 1 March 1 March 1 Transient** n/a n/a May 1 May 1 Former Student** July 1 December 1 May 1 May 1Financial Aid March 31 September 30 February 15 No DeadlineScholarship April 1The University of Texas at BrownsvilleAdmission August 1 December 15 May 1 June 1Financial Aid April 1 No DeadlineScholarship April 1 No Deadline* FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid x **All materials must be received (not postmarked) by the deadline.

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Application Deadlines for Academic Year 2006-2007: Transfer/Transient/Former StudentsTexas Public Four-Year Universities Fall 2006 Spring 2007 Summer I, 2006 Summer II, 2006 FAFSA* Code

The University of Texas at Dallas Priority Priority Priority PriorityAdmission July 1 November 1 April 1 June 1Financial Aid April 30 October 15 March 12 March 12Scholarship No DeadlineThe University of Texas at El PasoAdmission May 1 October 1 March 1 April 1Financial Aid March 15 No DeadlineScholarship: Presidential Scholars Program November 1 No Deadline All other scholarships March 1 No DeadlineThe University of Texas-Pan AmericanAdmission August 14 January 2 May 16 June 23Financial Aid April 15 July 16 December 15 December 15Scholarship No DeadlineThe University of Texas of the Permian BasinAdmission No DeadlineFinancial Aid May 1 No DeadlineScholarship April 15 No DeadlineThe University of Texas at San AntonioAdmission: Priority April 1 November 1 March 1 March 1 Final July 1 December 1 May 1 May 1Financial Aid July 1 October 1 April 1 April 1Scholarship February 15 February 15 No Deadline No DeadlineThe University of Texas at TylerAdmission No DeadlineFinancial Aid June 1 October 1 March 1 May 2Scholarship June 1 November 1 April 1 No DeadlineThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioAdmission varies by programFinancial AidScholarshipUniversity of Houston-Main CampusAdmission May 1 December 1 May 1 May 1Financial Aid April 1 No DeadlineScholarship April 1 No DeadlineUniversity of Houston-Clear LakeAdmission June 1 October 1 March 1 No DeadlineFinancial Aid May 1 No DeadlineScholarship June 1 November 1 June 1 No DeadlineUniversity of Houston-DowntownAdmission Priority deadlines: July 1 December 1 May 1 June 1 Former students: Financial Aid. Priority deadlines: April 1 November 15 June1 No DeadlineScholarship April 1 No DeadlineUniversity of Houston-VictoriaAdmission No DeadlineFinancial Aid April 15 October 15 March 15 March 15Scholarship April 15 October 15 March 15 March 15University of North TexasAdmission June 15 December 1 May 12 June 23Financial Aid Priority deadlines: June 1 October 1 April 1 April 1Scholarship March 1 No DeadlineWest Texas A&M UniversityAdmission July 20 December 6 May 2 June 6Financial Aid April 15 November 1 May 1 May 1

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Institutions prefer that you apply online at www.applytexas.org. However, you may print the application bygoing to http://www.collegefortexans.com > Applying for College > Texas Common Application.

Information collected about you through this application may be held by any institution of higher education to which you apply.With few exceptions, you are entitled on your request to be informed about the collected information. Under Sections 552.021and 552.023 of the Texas Government Code, you are entitled to receive and review the information. Under Section 559.004 ofthe Texas Government Code, you are entitled to correct information held by an institution that is incorrect. You may correctinformation held by any institution to which you apply by contacting the institution’s Public Information Officer. Theinformation that is collected about you will be retained and maintained as required by Texas records retention laws (Section441.180 et seq. of the Texas Government Code) and rules. Different types of information are kept for different periods of time.

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Texas Common ApplicationParticipating InstitutionsWest Texas A&M Univ.

UT El Paso

Midwestern State Univ.

Texas Tech Univ.

Sul Ross State Univ.

UT Permian Basin

Texas A&M International Univ.

UT-Pan American

UT at Brownsville

SRSU Rio Grande Coll.UT San Antonio

TAMU-Kingsville

TAMU-Corpus Christi

UH-Victoria

Angelo State Univ.

Tarleton State Univ.

UT Austin

UH-Clear LakeUH-Downtown

Prairie View A&M Univ.

Texas State Univ.-San Marcos Univ. of Houston Texas Southern Univ.

TAMU at Galveston

Texas A&M Univ. Sam Houston State Univ.

Stephen F. Austin State Univ.

UT Tyler

UT Arlington UT Dallas

Univ. of North Texas

Texas Woman's Univ.

TAMU-Commerce

TAMU-Texarkana

Lamar Univ.Blinn College

Baylor Univ.

Dallas Baptist Univ.

Schreiner Univ.

UTHSC at San Antonio

Tyler Junior College

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