Admissions Brochure 2008 - Travel piece

Come experience Texas A&M University-Commerce, located in the heart of Northeast Texas. A&M-Commerce is home to about 9,000 students, and with more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs, you’re sure to find your niche here. Our small town atmosphere is a wonderful place for you to study and get involved in campus life.

Explore what A&M-Commerce has to offer with a campus tour led by one of our Lion Student Ambassadors. As current students, they take great pride in showing you around campus, and providing an inside look into life in Commerce. Campus tours are offered Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. and at 2:00 p.m., and on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. (during the fall and spring semesters only). Tours depart from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Visitor Center, located on the 1st floor of the McDowell Administration Building, Room 180.

To schedule a tour, please visit:www.tamu-commerce.edu/university/visiting-commerce.asp

A&M -Commerce has

been educating the people

of Texas and beyond. Founder

William Leonidas Mayo, the

namesake of Lion athletics, still

lives on through his creed

of “ceaseless industry,

fearless investigation,

unfettered thought, and

unselfish service to others.”

1889: The school was founded as East Texas Normal College in Cooper.

1894: The school moved to Commerce when the campus was destroyed by a fire.

1917: The State of Texas purchased the campus, and renamed it East Texas State Normal College.

1923: The name changed to East Texas State Teachers College.

1935: The graduate program was added.

1957: The legislature recognized the university offered more than just teacher education, and changed the name to East Texas State College.

1962: Following the inauguration of the first doctoral program,

the university became East Texas State University.

1996: The university joined the Texas A&M University System, and became Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Since 1889,

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• Application (applytexas.org)

• Official transcripts from each previous college attended

• Application processing fee of $25 (non-refundable)

Application Requirements

Students transferring with less than 21 hours will also need to submit:

• Official high school transcript

• ACT or SAT test scores

For more information on undergraduate admissions www.tamu-commerce.edu/admissions/freshman_admission.asp* Admission requirements may change for the fall 2009 semester. Please continue to check the website for any updates.

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If you meet at least one of the following admission requirements, you belong here.

Minimum of 21 transferable credits*

Minimum of 2.0 GPA on all coursework

Be eligible for continued enrollment at all schools previously attended

* Transferable General Education Core • Communications (9 semester hours) • Mathematics (3 semester hours) • Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 semester hours) • Humanities (3 semester hours) • Visual and Performing Arts (3 semester hours) • Physical Education (2 semester hours)

Students who are considered core complete at the institution which they are transferring from will be considered core complete at A&M-Commerce.

International students with non-immigrant

student visas must meet SAT/ACT score

requirements, provide proof of financial

support and submit TOEFEL scores of

at least 500 (PBT), 173 (CBT) or 61 (IBT).

To be eligible for financial assistance, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Five quick steps to apply for financial aid:1. Apply for a PIN. This will allow you to sign your FAFSA

documents electronically. You and one of your parents need one.

2. Gather the information required to apply:

a. Your and your parents social security information, and

b. Federal tax information or tax returns.

3. Go to www.FAFSA.ed.gov and fill out the application.

4. Provide our school Code 003565.

5. Follow up on your FAFSA, and make sure

everything is being processed correctly.

For more information please visit: www.tamu-commerce.edu/home/finaid/

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Transfer Scholarships are available based upon academic achievement, and require the University Scholarship Application. The scholarship deadline is June 1st.

*Students must submit proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership

Scholarship renewal requirements:1. The student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester at A&M-Commerce. 2. Maintain 3.0 minimum semester and cumulative GPA. For additional departmental and general scholarships, fill out the University Scholarship Application.

Scholarship Requirements Amount

Transfer-Academic

Phi Theta Kappa*

Phi Theta Kappa-All State

30 transferable hours, 3.0 cumulative GPA



$ 2,000

$ 2,000

$ 3,000

For scholarship applications and deadlines visit: www.tamu-commerce.edu/scholarship/

($1,000/yr. for two years)



Accounting

Agribusiness

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Science & Technology

Animal Science

Applied Arts and Sciences

Applied Physics

Art

Art Direction

Athletic Training

The most up to date list of majors is listed below in alphabetical order.

With more than one hundred degree programs

for undergraduate, graduate and professional study under

the Colleges of Education and Human Services,

Business and Technology and Arts and Sciences,

you are sure to find what you are looking

for at

A&M-Commerce.

COMMERCE

Human Performance

Human Resource Management

Illustration

Industrial Engineering

Industrial Technology

Journalism

Kinesiology

Liberal Studies

Management Information Systems

Management

Marketing

Mathematics

Music

Music Education

Music Performance

News-Editorial

New Media

Painting

Paralegal Studies

Photography

Physics

Political Science

Pre-engineering

Pre-law

Pre-veterinary Medicine

Plant and Soil Science

Professional Accountancy

Psychology

Public Relations

Radio/Television

Sculpture

Social Studies

Social Work

Sociology

Spanish

Special Education

Speech Communication

Sports and Recreation Management

Technology Management

Theatre

Wildlife and Conservation Science

Pre-Professional Programs:

Allied Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Medical Technology,

Nursing, Osteopathy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy

Biological Sciences

Business Administration

Ceramics

Chemistry

Coaching (minor only)

Communication Arts

Computer Information Systems

Computer Science

Construction Science

Copywriting

Criminal Justice

Education

Design Communications

Economics

English

Environmental Sciences

Experimental Studies

Finance

General Business

Health Education

Health Promotion

History

www.tamu-commerce.edu/vpaa/MyPlan/DegreeIndex.asp

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Residents of Ark., La., Okla. in counties/parishes not bordering Texas*

Other non-residents

Summary of Expenses

Tuition & Fees** $ 3,013.00

Books & Supplies $ 600.00

Room & Board $ 3242.00

Total $ 6855.00

Summary of Expenses



Room & Board $ 3,242.00

Total $ 10,575.00

* Residents of Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma counties/parishes bordering Texas pay resident tuition.

** Based on 15 semester hours and 2008-2009 rate for tuition and fees.

Summary of Expenses



Room & Board $ 3,242.00

Total $ 6,405.00

** Based on 15 semester hours and 2008-2009 rate for tuition and fees.

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Meal Plans Rates (per semester) ** All meal plans come with $50 LION Cash**

Unlimited Meals per week $ 1,342.00

14 Meals per week $ 1,193.00

10 meals per week $ 1,055.00

If special circumstances restrict a student from living in university housing, please contact the Residence Life office for the Commuter Authorization Form.

Residency Requirements

The A&M-Commerce residency requirement stipulates that all single, first-year undergraduate students must reside in university housing (residence halls), and are required to purchase a university meal plan of at least 10 meals per week.

Students who would like to live at home must file a Commuter Authorization Formand be approved to live off-campus.

Traditional halls include double-occupancy rooms (with a private room option), community showers, spacious lounges, and a kitchen.

Berry HallFreshman/Coed/Mayo College members

Smith HallAll Classifications/Coed

Sorority HallsWomen’s-all classifications. Female organization member

Whitley Hall- All Classification/Coed (apartment-style suites with both shared one-bedroom units and private rooms).

West HallsAll classifications - Two bedrooms, one bathroom, living room, and kitchen; furnished New Pride ApartmentsAll Classifications - Two or four bedrooms, one bathroom, living room, and kitchen; furnished

Family ApartmentsAll Classifications (married couples and families with children in residence) One or two bedrooms, one bathroom, living room, and kitchen; furnished. Limited number of unfurnished units available

For the residence hall application and more information: www.tamu-commerce.edu/housing

On Campus Apartments

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The new Sam Rayburn Student Center has lots of areas for entertainment and activities including:

Sam Rayburn Student Center

• Bookstore

• Food Court with all-day access featuring

Einstein Brothers Deli and Grill 151

• Multiple screens in club with Buzztime Digital Games,

• TV with Soundogs wireless tabletop sound system for

individual listening capability

• Modern gaming area

Opening Late Fall 2008!!

Pi of Texas Texas A&M Commerce has a firm commitment to Phi Theta Kappa. Pi of Texas, A&M-Commerce’s Alumni Chapter was chartered in 1987. Since that time the chapter has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Most Distinguished Alumni Chapter and the Vista Award in 1993 and 1994.

- Chartered in 1987

For more information, visit: http://orgs.tamu-commerce.edu/pioftexas/index.htm

At A&M-Commerce, students have access to a variety of on-campus services and fun activities geared toward improving students’ lives, including:

Career Services, Computing Services, Counseling Center, Diversity and Cultural Affairs, Greek Life, International Student Services, Student Organizations, and the Synergy Lab.

Students also have access to the Jerry D. Morris Recreation Center. The facilities include an indoor track, basketball and racquetball courts, a 40-foot rock climbing wall, cardio and weight machines, free weights, and an outdoor pool and recreation area. The MRC also offers a variety of group fitness classes, activities and events for students throughout the year.

For more information on campus activities: http://campusactivities.tamu-commerce.edu

For more information on the MRC:www.tamu-commerce.edu/reccenter

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PO Box 3011Commerce, Texas 75429-3011(903) 886-5102(888) 868-2682

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