Admission

As its name implies, Texas Woman's University is historically a single-gender institution in which student enrollment formerly has been limited to women. Since Fall 1972, following enactment of Titles VII and VIII of the Public Health Service Act, TWU has admitted both qualified men and women to all programs offered through its Institute of Health Sciences. The Institute offers undergraduate programs in the College of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, School of Occupational Therapy, and School of Physical Therapy.

Since 1973, following the enactment of Title IX of the Higher Education Amendment Acts of 1972, the University has admitted both qualified women and men to all graduate programs. Effective December 1994, qualified women and men are admitted to the University General Divisions, the Institute of Health Sciences and the Graduate School.

Questions and communications regarding admission to Texas Woman's University or to one of its components may be addressed to: Office of Admissions, Texas Woman's University, P.O. Box 425589, Denton, Texas 76204; phone *817/898-3040. For Graduate Admissions, phone *817/898-3073.

*Please note: TWU's area code (817) will change to 940 on May 25, 1997.

Undergraduate Application Policy

All applications for undergraduate admissions must include an application fee of $25. This is a one-time nonrefundable fee and does not apply to former TWU students who are applying for readmission. Students for whom this fee would pose an economic hardship should submit a completed College Board Fee Waiver Form. This form can be obtained from high school counselors.

Undergraduate application deadlines are:

Fall semester: July 15

Spring semester: December 1

There is no deadline for the Summer Sessions.

All documentation necessary for satisfying admission requirements must be received on or before the application deadline.

Admissions Notification

Prospective students making application to Texas Woman's University for the fall semester will receive notification of their admission status according to the deadlines published below:

Applicant File Complete by: Notification Date:

February 15 March 15

April 15 May 15

June 15 July 15

Minimum Requirements for Admission to Degree Candidacy
Freshman Admission

An applicant for admission to the freshman class must meet the following basic requirements. An applicant who has attempted fewer than 12 semester credits at another college or university is considered to be a freshman applicant. Freshman admission to Texas Woman's University is based on high school achievement and the results of the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) scores. The evaluation of the high school transcript includes a review of grades and academic subjects beginning with the ninth grade. All offers of admission are contingent upon satisfactory completion of these requirements.

To be eligible for admission to the University as a degree candidate, an applicant must meet the following basic requirements:

1) Graduation from a high school accredited by a regional or general accrediting agency. A high school equivalency diploma may be accepted as equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school and as equivalent to the minimum secondary school units required for admission.

2) Completion of at least 15 secondary school units of academic course work as noted on the following pages.

3) Test score results from the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT). Freshman applicants must score a minimum of 800 (verbal and math) or a minimum of 17 composite on the American College Test (ACT).

4) For admission to a college/school within the University, and for entrance to a particular major, the student must satisfy the following: a) requirements of the University, b) requirements of the particular college or school, and c) requirements of the major area. Admission to the University does not automatically guarantee admission to a particular major.

Requirements for undergraduate admission to Texas Woman's University are currently under review. Please contact the Office of Admissions for the updated requirements.

Provisional Admission

First-time-in-college (FTIC) students not meeting the minimum requirements for admission may request provisional admission to the University.

Degree-Seeking Admission
First time in College (FTIC)

Students who are admitted to Texas Woman's University for their first semester in college must have graduated from an accredited high school; they must have attained at least a 2.0 grade point average; and they must have submitted satisfactory scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). In addition, students must have presented an official high school transcript along with an application for admission to the Office of Admissions at TWU.

1) A high school equivalency diploma may be accepted as equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school and as equivalent to the minimum secondary school units required for admission.

2) It is recommended that students complete the following units of academic course work to fulfill their requirements for high school graduation.

Recommendation:*

English 4 units

Math 4 units

Science 3 units

Social Studies 4 units

*Admission officers may request additional materials from applicants who do not meet this requirement.

In addition, students are encouraged to present units in Health, Foreign Language, Computer Science, Fine Arts, Speech, Physical Education, and other electives. Students must meet the requirements for a Texas academic high school diploma. These requirements are 4 units English, 3 units math, 2 units science, 3 units social science, and 3 units academic electives.

3) Completion of the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT). Students must score at least 800 (verbal and math combined). Scores from the American College Test (ACT) may be submitted in lieu of the *SAT.

Prospects for academic achievement are often strengthened by enrollment in UNIV 1000 (Student Success Skills). The course includes instruction in study techniques, test taking, communication, and other areas, all related to student success. Students are urged to meet frequently with their academic advisor to help ensure their progress toward a degree.

Transfer Admission

A student who has earned 12 or more college credits at another college or university is considered to be a transfer student. Admission to TWU as a baccalaureate transfer student is based on the following criteria:

1. A cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale on all college work attempted.

2. Good standing at institutions previously attended.

3. Course work must be from an accredited college or university.

4. Graduation from a high school accredited by a regional or general accrediting agency. A high school equivalency diploma may be accepted as equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school.

5. Satisfaction of specific departmental requirements.

*Admission officers may request additional materials from applicants who do not meet this requirement.
6. Transfer students with less than 12 earned hours of college-level credit are evaluated for admission based upon their secondary school records.

A student transferring to Texas Woman's University from another recognized college or university accredited by a regional or general accrediting agency should submit an official transcript from each college or university attended to the Office of Admissions.

The acceptability of transferred course work in satisfying degree requirements is determined by the head of the academic program to which the student has been admitted.

A student may transfer no more than 72 semester hours from junior or community colleges. All community college credit is accepted as lower level credit. There is no maximum number of semester hours transferable from senior colleges.

Certain academic departments may have higher G.P.A. requirements that must be satisfied before a student is permitted to progress within a specific major. Academic departments with additional requirements are:

Occupational Therapy: All O.T. applicants must seek admission to the school of O.T. in addition to admission to the University. O.T. applicants must have a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.0 to be considered as an applicant.

Nursing: at least a 3.0 G.P.A. in Nursing prerequisite course work.

Dental Hygiene: 2.3 cumulative G.P.A. for admission to the Dental Hygiene program.

Communication Sciences: a 2.75 cumulative G.P.A. at the end of the freshman year.

Interdisciplinary Studies: 2.5 cumulative G.P.A. for admission to teacher education.

Social Work: 2.5 cumulative G.P.A. for admission to social work.

Individual academic departments must approve the transfer of credit for correspondence coursework.

Non-degree Seeking Admission

Non-degree applicants must submit an official transcript from the last institution attended. FTIC non-degree applicants must meet the same secondary school requirements as degree seeking students. Transfer students must be eligible to return to the last institution attended.

Admission Appeal Process

Any undergraduate applicant denied admission to Texas Woman's University may appeal the decision in writing. The appeal should be directed to the Undergraduate Admissions Director.

The RESTART Program at TWU

Academic bankruptcy is what some colleges and universities call a practice to accommodate students who are returning to school after a long absence from a prior period of their educational lives during which they did less than adequate academic work. At TWU this program is called RESTART.

1. Students may apply for the RESTART program only if their previous grade point average is less than 2.0 and they were not enrolled in any college or university during the previous seven-year period.

2. The petition for RESTART must be filed by the student. Petition forms are available in the Admissions Office.

3. Formerly taken courses will not be counted in the requirements for continuing or graduating at TWU.

4. The student's transcript will indicate that participation in the RESTART program has been granted.

5. The standards expected for continuous enrollment and the penalties for substandard performance will be the same as for all regularly admitted students.

6. A third suspension after participation in RESTART will be final.

Academic Fresh Start

Academic Fresh Start is a state-directed academic forgiveness program. Course work must have been attempted at least 10 years prior and the cumulative GPA must be less than 2.0. Request for consideration for Academic Fresh Start should be made in writing to the Office of Admissions.

Certification

This classification is appropriate for a student who is seeking only certification.

Readmission

A student who was once admitted and enrolled as a degree candidate but has not been enrolled for at least one long semester (fall or spring) is required to apply for readmission. It is recommended that applications for readmission be completed and returned to the Office of Admissions at least two months prior to registration.

Enrollment Status

An undergraduate student is considered full time if enrolled in 12 semester hours or more in a fall or spring semester, six semester hours or more in a summer session.

Campus Selection

In general, all students begin their programs on the Denton campus. Upper-class students in certain health-related programs receive clinical assignments at the Dallas or Houston Centers. This assignment is based on departmental approval.

Credit by Examination

A student entering Texas Woman's University may be able to gain University credit for past experience or education. There are four types of examinations that are given to determine a student's eligibility for credit. They include:

1. The Advanced Placement Program (AP) of the College Entrance Examination Board

2. The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

3. Professional society tests in specific disciplines

4. Departmental examinations and/or reviews

Required essays, which are part of an AP or CLEP examination, must be forwarded to the TWU Admissions Office.

Departments will determine credit to be awarded. Credit will be placed on the student's permanent record at the conclusion of the first semester of enrollment at the University. Credit received at another college or university will be accepted in transfer upon receipt of an official transcript. A student may not receive credit by examination for a course in which she or he has enrolled. No more than 30 hours can be received as credit by examination.

Official score reports should be sent to:

Office of Admissions

Texas Woman's University

P.O. Box 425589

Denton, TX 76204-5589

Residency

Rules and regulations for determining residence status in the State of Texas are specified under Title 3 of the Texas Education Code. Out-of-state residents who come to Texas for the primary purpose of furthering their education will be classified as nonresident students. Persons enrolled for more than six semester hours during any long semester are considered to be in Texas for the primary purpose of furthering their education. Persons classified as nonresident students upon first enrollment at Texas Woman's University are presumed to be nonresidents for the period during which they continue as students.

To petition for one's residency reclassification, the student must complete the Residency Questionnaire and submit it to the Office of Admissions with appropriate documentation prior to the beginning of the semester.

Student Responsibility

Students at Texas Woman's University are assumed to be adult members of the campus community and consequently responsible for knowing and practicing that which constitutes an orderly and free campus atmosphere.

The act of registering denotes an implicit declaration of the student's acceptance of University regulations as outlined in the most recent issues of the catalog and student handbook. Failure to abide by University regulations will subject the student to appropriate disciplinary action as outlined in the appropriate handbook.

The University also expects the student to obey the law, to show respect for properly constituted authority, to perform contractual obligations, to maintain absolute integrity and a high standard of individual honor in scholastic work, and to observe conduct appropriate for a community of scholars.

Health Requirements: Students in Health-Related Majors

Students who are admitted to health-related programs that involve contact with patients are required to be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and hepatitis B. Proof of these immunizations will be required at the time a student begins clinical course work.

Texas Woman's University does not require HIV testing of its students; however, some agencies with which the University affiliates for clinical training may require such testing. Texas law requires that if a health care worker who is HIV positive performs exposure-prone procedures, the health care worker must notify a prospective patient of the health care worker's seropositive status and receive the patient's consent to perform the procedure.

Withdrawal from the University

Any student wishing to withdraw from the University must do so through the Registrar's Office. The effective date of withdrawal is the day upon which the student submits the completed University Withdrawal Card to the Office. Withdrawals are not permitted during the week preceding the first day of final examinations for either the long session or summer term.

A student who withdraws up to the 12th class day would have no record of course work on the transcript. A student who withdraws after the 12th class day and before the last day to drop without penalty would receive a grade of "W", regardless of the reason to withdraw. After the last date to withdraw without penalty, the grade of "WF" is assigned, unless the student withdraws for medical reasons or a "W" is recommended by the instructor.

Admission of International Students (Undergraduate)

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens will be issued an I-20 (immigration form required to obtain a visa) after all official papers pertaining to admission and registration have been received and evaluated as satisfactory in the Office of Admissions.

In addition to submitting application forms and official transcripts, each international student will be required to comply with the admission requirements outlined below:

A. All transcripts of college or university work, or secondary school credits, completed in foreign countries must be sent to the Educational Credential Evaluators, P.O. Box 92970, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202, for evaluation. For details, contact the Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 425589, Denton, Texas, 76204.

B. All international students, including transfers and resident aliens, must present an acceptable Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 or above.

C. At the undergraduate level, provisional admission may be granted with a TOEFL score of 500 through 549. Provisional undergraduate admission requires registration in Foreign Language 1033 and 1043, English for International Students, and completion of the courses with an acceptable grade. This registration must be during the student's first two semesters of enrollment. The condition of Foreign Language
1033 and 1043 will be entered in the Letter of Admission and on the Form I-20 issued by the Office of Admissions.

The following exceptions apply to the English proficiency requirement:

1. Students from countries where English is the primary language of instruction and the language spoken at home and by the indigenous population may petition for an exception.

2. Students who have completed at least one English composition course (ENGLISH 1013 or ENGLISH 1023) with a grade of C or above may petition for an exception.

3. Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited United States college or university are exempt.

4. Students who have earned a high school diploma from a United States high school and who have acceptable scores on the SAT or ACT are exempt.

D. All applicants must apply for admission by the following deadlines:

April 1: Fall Semester

August 1: Spring Semester

January 1: Any summer session

These deadlines apply equally to students entering TWU from their home country and students transferring from other educational institutions in the United States.

E. It is required that all international students carry medical and hospital insurance for their own protection.

Admission to Graduate Programs

Specific requirements are outlined in the graduate catalog. To obtain a copy of the graduate catalog write to: Office of Admissions, Texas Woman's University, P.O. Box 425589, Denton, Texas 76204.