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OUR FACULTYThe foundation of any university is its faculty and at Texas A&M University-Texarkana our foundation is strong. The TAMUT faculty are not only highly-regarded experts in their fields, they are passionate about teaching and have made sharing knowledge their life’s work. They are highly educated…100% of our tenured and tenure-track professors have attained terminal degrees, but that doesn’t mean that they are finished learning. Our faculty members are involved in scholarly research at the highest levels, making sure that the content they provide TAMUT students is current and cutting edged. This ensures our graduates are well-prepared for what comes next, whether that’s a career, medical school, law school, or other post baccalaureate studies. “For me, one of the best things about A&M-Texarkana was the one-on-one attention I got from my professors. They were extremely knowledgeable and the smaller class sizes meant I was able to get more personalized instruction.” Rebekah Drennon, Class of 2018.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGAt Texas A&M University-Texarkana we are committed to experiential learning, the process by which students gain additional experience and hands-on education through a variety of settings that are outside the traditional classroom. A&M-Texarkana provides all students the opportunity for experiential learning through various lab experiments, internships, study abroad, and research, which helps prepare our students for real-world opportunities after graduation. The highlight of each year’s experiential learning process comes in the spring during the university’s Experiential Learning Showcase. Students gather to showcase their work and to compete for the People’s Choice and the Presidential awards.

TAMUT HONORS PROGRAMSThe Texas A&M University Honors Program is an enhanced and supportive learning environment for students who are moved to pursue their education beyond typical course requirements. Under the direction of Dr. Craig Nakashian, Associate Professor of History, the Honors Program features faculty mentors guiding student research, challenging and innovative classroom seminars, and a robust series of intellectually engaging colloquia presentations. Honors program participants complete advanced projects related to their fields of study, have the opportunity to present their research outside the university setting, and sponsor the A&M-Texarkana Excellence in Teaching Awards for TAMUT Faculty. For more information on the TAMUT Honors Program contact Craig Nakashian at cnakashian@tamut.edu.

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Bachelor Degrees

+ Concentrations are available with this degree but not listed.

COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES & EDUCATION (CASE) Applied Arts and Sciences +BiologyChemistryCriminal JusticeEnglishGeneral Studies +HistoryInterdisciplinary Studies• Bilingual Education• Early Childhood Education• English as Second Language• Special EducationKinesiologyMass CommunicationsNursing

COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES & EDUCATION (CASE) CounselingSchool CounselingCommunicationCurriculum and Instruction• Initial Teaching Certification• Curriculum and Instruction• Master Mathematics Teacher• Master Reading Teacher• Professional Educational

Diagnostician• Reading Specialist• Special Education • Education LeadershipEnglishHistory

Political SciencePsychologySociology

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (CBET)AccountingBusiness Administration• Business Administration• Entrepreneurship• Finance• General Business• Management• Management Information Systems• Marketing• Supply Chain Management• Sports ManagementComputer Science• Cyber Security• Software EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMathematicsMechanical Engineering

Instructional Technology• Instructional Technology• Master Technology TeacherInterdisciplinary Studies +Nursing AdministrationNursing EducationSocial work

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY(CBET) Accounting Business Administration• Business Administration• Energy Leadership• Information Technology• Management• Supply Chain Management

Graduate DegreesCOLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES & EDUCATION (CASE) Education Leadership• Education Leadership• Superintendent Certification

Doctoral Degrees

Texas A&M University-Texarkana awards undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees and offers career-oriented studies with hands-on learning opportunities. As a member of The Texas A&M University System, one of the largest and most prestigious higher education systems in the nation, A&M-Texarkana provides opportunities both in the classroom and out for a robust, well-rounded educational experience.

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MINORS*BiologyBiotechnologyBusinessChemistryCommunicationComputer ScienceCriminal JusticeDramaEnglishEnvironmental ScienceGender StudiesHistoryHumanitiesInterdisciplinary StudiesInternational StudiesKinesiologyLeadershipMass CommunicationsMathematicsManagement Information SystemsPolitical SciencePre-HealthPsychologySocial StudiesSocial WorkSociologySpanishSupply Chain ManagementWomens, Gender & Sexuality StudiesWriting Studies

*Minors are not available with all majors and/or degrees.

SUCCESS CENTEROur Student Success Center plays a huge role in academic support for students. Success Center tutors are available to help students understand difficult course content, prepare for tests, and build long-term skills. Supplemental Instruction is also available, with our tutors helping students succeed in classes that are generally considered the most difficult.

ACADEMIC ADVISINGAdvisors are here to help students achieve their academic goals and support them on their journeys toward earning their degrees. Our group of professional advisors helps students adjust to college life, keeps them on track during the semester, and ensures they graduate on time!

FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (FYE)The First-Year Experience (FYE) program features engaging activities designed to help acclimate incoming students to the college environment. Working closely with FYE coaches and faculty members helps students establish relationships with mentors and peer groups that ensure a strong start and a successful first year at A&M-Texarkana.

PATHThe PATH Program is a mentorship program for African-American males and is designed to encourage and support students through guidance and engagement to enhance academic and personal success. Program benefits include an annual scholarship of $1,000, intensive mentorship, career development and networking education, financial literacy skills training, and leadership and communication development. The female counterpart to this program is CROWN.

TRIOTRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally-funded program to increase the number of under-served low-income students, first-generation students, and college students with disabilities who successfully complete their desired undergraduate degrees. TRIO SSS provides academic and personal support to meet participants’ individual needs, enabling them to persevere and ensure they succeed at A&M-Texarkana. TRIO WORKS!

TRANSFER SERVICESWe care. So we created I-CARE (Integrating a Culture of Academic Retention and Excellence) because student success is our priority. The I-CARE program provides comprehensive support services that assist in navigating transfer pathways so that these students may pursue degrees beyond their community college studies.

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MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Texas A&M University-Texarkana Alumni Association is to serve as a liason between the university and the community by building relationships, financial support, and recognition for graduates, faculty, and staff now and in the future.

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FERNANDA HERNANDEZ, a 2015 graduate of A&M-Texarkana, has been named the 2019 Young Alumni award winner. She began her media career as an intern at a local online news organization before graduating and taking a full-time position as a general assignment reporter for an online news outlet. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and currently works for KTAL NBC 6 in Shreveport, Louisiana. In 2018 she became a producer and host of Loving Living Local, a lifestyle show on KTAL NBC 6. She plans to continue to grow her career in broadcasting and hopes to inspire young professionals, particularly young women, in the pursuit of their dreams.

JOHNNY NONMACHER, originally from Houston, Texas, graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 2018 and stepped immediately into a job with Tri State Iron & Metal as a business development specialist. He has since been promoted twice and is now the company’s Sales and Marketing Manager. He is currently working on his MBA. In April 2020 Johnny married Texarkana native Madison Pope, who he met in 2016 while volunteering to help move students into the dorm. He carried her luggage. She asked him to the fair. The rest, as they say, is history. Madison graduated from TAMUT in December 2019 with a degree in mathematics and works as an analyst with Milliman, a large international actuarial and consulting firm.

LAMOYA N. BURKS is a native of Texarkana, Texas. She has a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University-Texarkana. She also has a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science and is a part of the 3rd cohort of doctoral students pursuing a Doctor of Education in Education Leadership degree at TAMUT. She was appointed as an Intern for the American Library Association for 2017-2019, Chair for District 5 (2017-2018) for the Texas Library Association, Black Caucus Committee Member and Chair Elect of the Community and University College Legislative Division. She has also been selected to represent East Texas in the 2020 Tall Texan Leadership Institute. She currently serves as Head Academic Librarian, Adjunct Instructor, and Faculty Advisor at Texarkana College, and is active with a number of local civic groups and philanthropic organizations.

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THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES OFFICEA&M-Texarkana is dedicated to expanding the global mindsets of our campus community and beyond. The establishment of the International Studies Office aligns with the university’s strategic plan of expanding opportunities for global education. Advancement efforts in global recruitment, study abroad, and intercultural engagement activities continue to create an environment of diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment for our students, faculty, and staff.You can study abroad, earn credit toward your degree, and graduate on time with a head start on your career. Texas A&M University-Texarkana recognizes that the workplace of the future will require higher-level skills performed from an international perspective. A&M-Texarkana prepares students for a knowledge-based, technology-oriented, global economy and society. The benefits of study abroad are far reaching and include increased employability, intercultural understanding, and improved confidence in pursuing new endeavors.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICESTexas A&M University-Texarkana has a growing international student population that represents 20+ countries. The international studies office provides assistance with recruitment, immigration regulations, and on-campus engagement activities among the international student population. We are committed to the educational, personal, and professional success of our international student population.

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONSInternational students who meet the university language proficiency requirement and have at least a 2.75 GPA will be granted admission to A&M-Texarkana. Student with below a 2.75 GPA will be required to submit ACT or SAT score reports for consideration. The language proficiency requirement can be satisfied with the following exams 71 TOEFL iBT, 6.0 IETLS, 105 Duolingo English Test or 27 SAT Reading score.

GLOBAL HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIPAdmitted international students with at least a 2.5 GPA or 980 SAT are eligible to apply for the Global Heritage Scholarship. Scholarship recipients will also have their non-resident statutory tuition replaced with the more affordable resident statutory tuition. Overall, this scholarship can save an international student up to $14,000 per academic year.

THE EAGLE EXPERIENCEThe college experience is about making friends and making connections, learning about yourself and expanding your views, and building character and setting your own path. At A&M-Texarkana, all of this comes together as the Eagle Experience.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSStudent organizations play an important role in campus life at A&M-Texarkana. Throughout the year, these groups sponsor a variety of extra and co-curricular activities for the campus and local community. In addition, student organizations provide a means for students to develop and refine leadership skills and to interact and network with students, faculty, and staff.

GREEK LIFEGreek Life is traditionally an important part of the college experience and it’s no different here at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Our students have several options for exploring Greek Life. Our sororities and fraternities are a vital part of our dynamic university community and are committed to academic success, campus and community leadership, and volunteerism. For more information about this exciting part of the Eagle experience, visit us at www.tamut.edu/campus-life.

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A&M-Texarkana students enjoy a beautiful 375-acre campus near Bringle Lake Park in Texarkana, Texas. Making the decision to live in the residence hall provides a greater college experience; students make life-long friends and learn valuable life lessons by being active on campus. Bringle Lake Village is a 294-bed furnished residence hall that features many amenities including free laundry facilities, free wireless internet, and a 24-hour business center. It’s safer, more convenient, and less expensive to live on campus. Campus police are available and visible 24/7. You can walk to class, sleep later, and not worry about utility bills and rent payments.

Bringle Lake V il lageRESIDENCE HALL RATES:Per Person per Semester 2020-2021 Academic Year• Traditional Studio Style Room: $2,458 per semester• 2 bedroom, 1 bath: $3,208 per semester• 4 bedroom, 2 bath: $3,100 per semester

MEAL PLANSPer Person per Semester 2020-2021 Academic Year• The Golden Eagle: 19 meals per week

$250 declining dollars: $2,192.106 per semester• The Bald Eagle: 14 meals per week

$250 declining dollars: $1,999.29 per semester

AMENITIES: • Free laundry facilities• Free wireless internet• Patio grill areas• Sand volleyball court• Full kitchen

• Study room• Community game areas • Designated parking• 24-hr business center

EAGLE ATHLETICSTexas A&M University-Texarkana competes as a member of the NAIA’s Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC). The university’s mascot is ACE the Eagle. With the addition of men’s and women’s basketball teams in the fall of 2019, the university fields teams in 8 intercollegiate sports.

BASEBALLSOFTBALLMEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALLMEN’S AND WOMEN’S SOCCERMEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS

CHAMPIONS ON & OFF THE FIELD In 2018-2019 the university’s softball, women’s soccer, women’s tennis, and men’s tennis teams were named NAIA Scholar Teams for having combined team grade point averages above 3.0. The university had a number of athletes recognized regionally and nationally for excellence on and off the field, including several RRAC Character Athletes of the Week, the 2019 RRAC Male Character Athlete of the Year, and a NAIA Rawlings National Gold Glove winner.

For current schedules and more information about Eagle Athletics visit tamuteagles.com.

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This is one of the most exciting times in a student’s life and one of the most important decisions they will make. That’s why A&M-Texarkana is dedicated to ensuring both the student and the parent have the information they need to make the BEST DECISION EVER.

SCHEDULE A CAMPUS TOUR Visit our beautiful campus and meet with a recruiter. Click on the Visit Us link on the Admissions website to schedule a date and time.

2. SUBMIT APPLICATION Apply online at www.tamut.edu/apply.

3. SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTSubmit an official high school transcript complete through your junior year. If you have dual credit coursework, submit an official transcript from the institution that offered the dual credit classes.

4. SUBMIT TEST SCORESUse these A&M-Texarkana codes to submit your ACT or SAT scores: • ACT 4203• SAT 6206

5. CONNECT WITH USUtilize your AceMail & Web for Students account for important information regarding your Admissions & Financial Aid status. Once you’re admitted, please complete the following steps through Web for Students:• Submit a housing application and fee for Bringle Lake

Village• Upload documents for proof of bacterial meningitis

compliance at least ten days prior to the first day of classes in the semester at which you are attending

• Register for Student Orientation, Registration & Advising (SOAR). Sessions are mandatory for all new students.

FreshmanADMISSION STANDARDS

MAKING THE BEST DECISION EVER

APPLY TODAY: WWW.TAMUT.EDU/APPLY

Freshman are required to meet one of the following to be admitted to the university:

• Rank in top 30 percent of their graduating class

• Have a composite ACT score of 21 or better

• Have a minimum combined SAT (prior to March 2016) of 980

• Have a minimum combined SAT (March 2016 or later) of 1060

• Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 GPA Scale

• Any post-secondary transferable credit in a full term (Fall or Spring) after high school/GED completion. If a student only attends the summer term immediately following high school completion they will still be considered a freshman and;

• 2.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher

TransferADMISSION STANDARDS

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES• Presidential Scholarship: Pays $8500 a year for 4 years, total award is $34,000• Eagle Elite Scholarship: Pays $3000 a year for up to 4 years, total award is $12,000• Transfer Scholarship: Pays $2000 a year for up to 2 years• Donor Scholarships: TAMUT awards various donor scholarships to continuing students based on merit. These

scholarships range from $250 to $2000 a year. GRANT OPPORTUNITIES• Texas Grant: $8500 yearly award for Texas residents, must demonstrate financial need, must meet certain

state requirements (collegeforalltexans.com)• Eagle Tuition Assistance Grant: $4000 yearly award for Texas residents, must demonstrate financial need and

not receive any other grant• Texas Public Education Grant: $2500 yearly award, do not need to be a Texas resident, must demonstrate

need and be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per term• TEACH Grant: $3752 yearly award for education majors, must qualify based on federal criteria (studentaid.

ed.gov)• TRiOSS Grant: $1264 yearly award for first generation, low-income, or disabled students• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant: $2000 yearly award for Pell grant recipients that receive

a full Pell grant FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION• Students are eligible for federal, state, and institutional financial aid• Students must complete a FAFSA to become eligible for federal and state aid• The maximum Pell Grant for the 19/20 school year was $6195• The percentage of students receiving financial aid is 88%• Total aid awarded for the 19/20 school year was over $18 million

Yearly Tuition and Fees 2020-2021

AVERAGE TUITION*based on a full-time 15 hour student

AVERAGE ROOM AND BOARD

TOTAL YEARLYTUITION AND FEES

$8,508

$9,300

$17,808

Attending a university and earning a degree is an investment. While the process of deciding how to pay for it can seem overwhelming, at Texas A&M University-Texarkana we’re here to help. Roughly 88% of the TAMUT student body receives some form of financial aid. From scholarships to state and federal grants and loans, we can help you put together a financial aid package that can assist you in earning a world-class TAMUT education today, and a better future for tomorrow.

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2 DISTINCT STATES, 1 INCREDIBLE CITYLocated in the northeast corner of Texas and southwest corner of Arkansas, Texarkana USA, is the hub of 19 counties in four states. Geographically located on the border of Texas and Arkansas, Texarkana is composed of two cities with the same name. The Texarkana cities are very unique in that they are connected by State Line Avenue, which runs through the center of Texarkana. We like to say Texarkana is “Twice As Nice.” A unique community, Texarkana offers something for everyone: shopping, outdoor activities, dining, rodeos, museums, historical treasures, arts and cultural activities, as well as many festivals. There are two of almost everything: two city governments, two police and fire departments, but one fabulous community!

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TEXARKANA RECREATIONThere’s no shortage of outdoor activities in the Texarkana area either. Families and friends enjoy fishing, biking, and hiking at Bringle Lake Park. Boating, fishing, camping, and picnicking are favorites at Millwood Lake and Lake Wright Patman. The Four States Fair Entertainment Center and Fairgrounds is home to the Annual Four States Fair and Rodeo and hosts a variety of fun events year-round.Texarkana is also home to some of the greatest cultural attractions and performing arts scenes in the Ark-La-Tex, such as Texarkana Regional Arts and Humanities Council and the Perot Theater.

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CHECK YOUR ADMISSION STATUS• Go to our website www.tamut.edu • Click on the Check Your Admissions Status under

Quicklinks• Follow the on-screen instructions

1. Log on to Web for Students2. Select the Student tab3. Click on the Admissions link4. Under Processed Applications select the term

your applied for – Ex. Fall 20215. Scroll down to see your admission decision –

Ex. Pending or Admitted6. Scroll down further and you will see your

Requirements. Any requirement that is missing a Received date still needs to be submitted

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