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Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Fall 2009 Class Schedule

Fall 2009

August 27 - December 16

GENERAL INFORMATION

Statement of Equal Opportunity
      It is the policy of A&M-Texarkana not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status in its academic programs, activities or employment practices. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to Ms. Dee Broderick, P.O. Box 5518, Texarkana, Texas 75505, telephone (903) 223-3012, or to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, D.C., or the Texas Commission on Human Rights, Austin, Texas.

Statement of Sexual Harassment
      Sexual harassment of students or employees at A&M-Texarkana is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Guidelines governing the policy are available upon request from the Office of Student and Academic Support Services for students, and the Office of Human Resources/EEO for employees.

Accreditation
      A&M-Texarkana is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033, telephone (404) 676-4501.

Directory Information
      In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, A&M-Texarkana gives notice that the following directory information will be released upon request: student's name, address(permanent and local), telephone listing, photograph, date and place of birth, enrollment status (undergraduate, graduate, classification, etc.) major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, dates of attendance, degrees, certificates and awards received, type of award received, e-mail address, full or part-time status, and most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student.
      Any student who objects to the release of all or any part of the directory information on file in his or her name must notify the Admissions Office, in writing, that he or she does not wish to have such information released. This request will be honored, and all of the information will be held confidential.
      Students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the university to comply with the requirements of FERPA. the name and address of the office that administers FERPA is Family Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-4605.

Class Changes
      Classes are subject to change at any time. Any course may be withdrawn from the current listing if the enrollment is too small to justify conducting the course or as a result of a reduction in funding.

Room Assignments
      Room assignments that appear on the confirmation of class enrollments that are received during registration are tentative. Students should always check the room listings that are posted throughout the building at the beginning of each semester for final classroom assignments.

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SEMESTER CALENDAR
Please note registration dates and deadlines, tuition payment due dates, transcript deadlines and drop/withdrawal dates.
Fall Term
Priority deadline for submitting Application for Admission and official transcripts for Fall Term 2009 July 15(W)
Regular Registration for Fall Term Aug 20, 21, 24
(R, F, M)
8:30am-6:00pm,
8:30am-5:00pm on Friday
Last day to pay tuition for regular registration for Fall Aug 24 (M)
General Faculty/Staff Meeting Aug 26 (W) 9:00am
First class day of Fall Term Aug 27 (R)
Late Registration ($25.00 late fee)
NOTE: Payment is due by close of business on the day you late register
Aug 27, 28, 31
(R, F, M)
8:30am-6:00pm,
8:30am-5:00pm on Friday
Holiday - university closed Sept 7 (M)
Last day to drop a course without receiving a grade Sept 10 (R)
2nd Installment Payment due Oct 2 (F)
Last Day to apply for May 2010 graduation Oct 30 (F)
Final Installment Payment Due Nov 6 (F)
Thanksgiving Holidays - university closed Nov 26-27 (R-F)
Last day to drop or withdraw from Fall Term Dec 1 (T)
Last class day Dec 16 (W)
Final Grades due for graduating students Dec 17 (R) 9:00am
Commencement Dec 21(M) 7:00pm
Final grades due for all students Dec 21 (M) 10:00am

TWO-YEAR COURSE SCHEDULE

A two-year schedule of course offerings has been placed on our web site to assist students in planning their courses to be taken each semester. The two-year schedule will assist students in planning their courses so they may progress smoothly toward the completion of degree requirements. Click here to access the Two-Year-Schedule. Questions regarding these schedules should be directed to the Dean of the College.

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WEB FOR STUDENTS
Access Web for Students to view your Admission Status, Account Summary, Register for Classes, Financial Aid Inquiry, Grade Inquiry, Hold Inquiry, and Address Updating and to obtain transcripts
How to use Web for Students:
1. Access A&M-Texarkana's web site at http://www.tamut.edu
2. Select Current Students and click on Web for Students
3. Click on Enter Secure Area
4. Enter your User ID. The User ID has been provided to you in previous correspondence.
5. Enter PIN - The first time you access Web for Students, it will be your date of birth (example - April 15, 1975 = 041575). You will be asked to change your PIN. Select another six-digit number that is not your date of birth.
6. If this is your first time to access Web For Students, you must set up a Pin Question and Answer.
7. Follow instructions on the screen to select your desired information.
8. To register for classes select "Registration" and Add or Drop Classes
9. To check grades, select "Student Records" and "Final Grades".
NOTE: To register for classes using Web for Students you will be required to enter the 5 digit call number(CRN) for the course. The CRN number is located before the section number in the course listing. Students may access Web for Students on any computer with internet connectivity. Students who do not have access to the web from home may use computers available in the library or access the web via a computer terminal available in the Admissions Office. Please be aware that once classes begin, students will not be allowed to withdraw from the university on Web for Students. Contact the Admissions Office if you wish to drop or withdraw.

WEBCT COURSES

A&M-Texarkana uses WebCT web course management software that allows easy access to all of your web-based and web-enhanced courses, including a student orientation course designed to familiarize you with the basic course functions of the WebCT tools.

Information about WebCT, including information on how to logon, may be found on the university home page (www.tamut.edu). Choose Current students (at the top of the page) and then WebCT. When you are ready to access your course, please select Go to My WebCT. (Please note: Faculty may not give you access to WebCT until the first day of the term.)

REPEATED COURSES

Students who attempt a course for a third or more time at A&M-Texarkana since Fall 2002 will be charged out-of-state tuition for the the repeated course. The bill you receive at registration may not accurately reflect the additional tuition and fees for the courses attempted three or more times. A&M-Texarkana reserves the right to adjust the student's tuition as a result of registering for the third or more time.

The following courses are exempt from this rule:

  1. Thesis or Dissertation courses
  2. Courses that may be repeated for credit because they involve different or more advanced content each time they are taken
  3. Independent Study courses
  4. Special Topics and Seminar courses
  5. Continuing education courses that must be repeated to retain professional certification

Limitation on In-State Tuition Rates
for Some Undergraduates

New undergraduate students enrolling in an institution of higher education in Fall 1999 or afterward are subject to the conditions of Senate Bill 345 passed in the 76th Legislative session. The law states that a resident undergraduate student whose attempted hours exceeds, by at least 45 semester credit hours, the number of hours required for completion of the degree program may be charged tuition at a higher rate. The higher rate will not exceed the rate charged to non-resident undergraduate students. A resident student is one who pays the in-state rate for tuition purposes. For students who enroll in college for the first time Fall 2006 or afterward, the excessive hours limit changes to 30 semester credit hours.

Limitation on Dropping Courses

Under section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, "an institution of higher education may not permit a student to drop more than six courses, including any course a transfer student has dropped at another institution of higher education." This statue was enacted by the State of Texas in spring 2007 and applied to students who enroll in a public institution of higher education as first-time freshmen in fall 2007 or later. Any course that a student drops is counted toward the six-drop limit if "(1) the student was able to drop the course without receiving a grade or incurring an academic penalty; (2) the student's transcript indicates or will indicate that the student was enrolled in the course; and (3) the student is not dropping the course in order to withdraw from the institution." Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to drop a course without having it counted toward this limit, but it is the responsibility of the student to establish that good cause.

Contact the Office of Admissions for more information before you drop a course.

A Texas A&M University-Texarkana student affected by this statue that has attended or plans to attend another institution of higher education should become familiar with that institution's policies on dropping courses.

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FALL BOOK SALE

A&M-Texarkana will hold the Fall Book Sale on Thursday August 20, from 8:30am - 6:00pm. If you have books being used in the Fall semester, and would like to sell them at the Book Sale, please bring them to Student Services between July 13th and August 17th. For questions about buying or selling books, please contact Carl Greig at (903) 223-3062.

SEMESTER GRADES

Semester grades are NOT mailed at the end of the term. Students should log on to Web for Students to obtain grades(instructions are listed above). If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar's Office at (903)223-3069.


PRE-REGISTRATION
Pre Registration continues until Regular Registration.
Regular Registration dates are listed in the semester calendar.
Students who have applied to graduate December 2009 July 13-14 8:30am-5:00pm
Continuing students July 15-17 8:30am-5:00pm
Returning students (students returning to the same level - undergraduate or graduate) July 20 8:30am-5:00pm
New Students Aug 3 8:30am-5:00pm


BAAS ORIENTATION

For information on Orientation sessions for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) program, please contact Dr. Gaynell Green at (903) 223-3165 or by e-mail, Dr. Gaynell Green, for additional information.

New Student Orientation

All new student undergraduate students must complete online orientation prior to registering for classes. To access the online orientation go to Online Orientation.

TRANSFER DAYS*

A&M-Texarkana will conduct Transfer Days as follows. *Note: Students must submit an application for admission to the university prior to the Transfer Day in order to be eligible to register for classes.

Please call the Registrar's Office at (903)223-3069 if you need additional information.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Texas A&M-University-Texarkana Room 180

July 21 (T) 11:00am - 1:00pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Northeast Texas Community College, Sub 101

July 23 (R) 11:00am - 1:00pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hallsville ISD, Hallsville High School

July 28 (T) 4:00pm - 6:00pm

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

Undergraduate Admissions
    Undergraduate students must have prior college level transfer work before enrolling. Students must have a minimum of 30 semester credit hours and meet minimum GPA and Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office if you have questions regarding TSI requirements.

Graduate Admissions
    Graduate students must provide official transcripts reflecting at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Please note: Admission to the university does not assure admission to graduate program for a degree. In order to be admitted to a master’s degree program, students must meet the graduate program admissions requirements by the end of the first semester of enrollment. See the Graduate Program Application available in the Graduate Office, room 363, for details in order to progress smoothly toward your degree. The application is also available on the university web page (www.tamut.edu) under Admissions. Consult the current General Catalog for complete information about degree requirements. (Graduate work offered by the university differs from undergraduate work in requiring you to demonstrate increased maturity in scholarship, seriousness of purpose and ability to do independent thinking.)

Adult Learners (special category)
    A special category of admissions is available to adult learners not immediately interested in pursuing a degree but who wish to enroll to satisfy a career or personal goal. All students are required to meet the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements. Those persons lacking a high school diploma or GED must request permission to enroll as an audit student.

How do I enroll?

    The following list is provided to assist you in completing all the necessary requirements for admission to A&M-Texarkana. Please contact the Admissions Office at (903) 223-3068 or by e-mail at  admissions@tamut.edu if you need additional information.

  1. APPLICATION
    Priority application deadline for Fall 2009 is July 15th 2009. Please note: Students with access to the internet are encouraged to complete their Admissions Application online. Please go to www.applytexas.org to complete an online application.
    1. All new students must complete and submit an enrollment application.
    2. A new application is required for former or continuing students if you have not enrolled within the past calendar year.

  2. BACTERIAL MENINGITIS CONFIRMATION
    At the time of submitting an initial application, students must submit confirmation of receiving information regarding Bacterial Meningitis. Information is available in the Admissions Office, or students may go to (Important Information on Bacterial Meningitis),to submit confirmation online. NOTE: Students who complete their application online will document this requirement during the application process.

  3. TRANSCRIPTS
    Prior to registering, official transcripts must be mailed directly to A&M-Texarkana from all previous colleges or universities.   You may be admitted for one semester pending receipt of all official transcripts. Transcripts must be mailed from the college or university. Hand carried transcripts will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to request your transcripts as follows:
    1. All undergraduate students (degree seeking and non-degree seeking) must provide official transcripts from each college previously attended.
    2. Degree seeking graduate students must submit official transcripts showing all academic credit and grades (undergraduate and graduate). Transcripts must show possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
    3. Non-degree seeking graduate students must submit an official transcript from the last college attended and verification of at least a bachelor's degree.
    4. Students may be admitted for one semester pending receipt of all official transcripts (please contact the Office of Admissions). Failure to comply will prevent re-enrollment and issuance of a A&M-Texarkana transcript until all transcripts are received.

  4. Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
    Undergraduate students must submit official evidence, prior to enrolling,  that they have met the TSI by meeting the minimum standards of the THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment) test or by meeting one of the following exemptions (please contact the Registrar's Office for more information on these exemptions):


    1. ACT: Composite score of 23 or higher with a minimum individual Math and/or English score of no less than 19. ACT scores can be no more than 5 years old. (Students meeting the composite and English scores will be exempt from both the Reading and Writing sections of TSI.)
      SAT: Composite score of 1070 or higher with a minimum of 500 on the Math and/or Reading (former verbal) section. Residual SAT cannot be used for TSI exemption. SAT scores can be no more than five years old. (Students meeting the Composite and Reading scores will be exempt from both the Reading and Writing sections of TSI.)
      TAAS: A minimum scale score of 1770 or higher on the Writing test and a Texas Learning Index (TLI) of 86 or higher on Math test and 89 or higher on Reading test. TAAS scores can be no more than three years old.
      Eleventh grade exit-level TAKS: A minimum score of 2200 or higher on the Math section and/or a minimum scale score of 2200 on the English Language Arts section with a writing subsection score of at least 3. (The English Language Arts section and written subsection must be met together. If only one area is met, students must take both the Reading and Writing sections of TSI.)
    2. A student who has graduated with an associate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited Texas public institution of higher education.
    3. A student who is serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard, or as a member of a reserve component of the armed services of the United States and has been serving for at least 3 years preceding enrollment.
    4. A student who on or after August 1, 1990 was honorably discharged, retired, or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States or the Texas National Guard, or services as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States.
    5. Earn a "C" or better in approved courses from an out-of-state or private institution. (Contact Registrar for more information.)
    6. Achieve minimum scores on one of the approved alternative tests. (Contact the Registrar for information on approved tests.)


    NOTE: For students needing to take the THEA Test, A&M-Texarkana is a test site for the THEA Quick Test (QT). Please see University Tests and Seminars section of this web page for scheduled dates.

    NOTE: Students who are allowed to enroll pending documentation of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) will be withdrawn from the university if satisfactory documentation is not received by the first class day of the semester.

  5. REGISTRATION PERMIT
    A Registration Permit Card is required of all degree-seeking students at the time of initial enrollment. Undergraduate students, please contact a faculty advisor or the Office of Academic Services. Graduate students, please contact the Dean of the College offering the desired degree. Students who are not seeking a degree are not required to have a Registration Permit Card. Undergraduate degree-seeking students whose Registration Permit Card is not signed by a faculty advisor will be required to meet with their advisor prior to registering for the next semester. NOTE: Students who receive their undergraduate degree from A&M-Texarkana will be required to obtain a Registration Permit card prior to enrolling for their first graduate course.)

  6. NEW UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION
    All new undergraduate students are required to complete orientation prior to registering for classes. To access the online orientation go to Online Orientation.

  7. REGISTER FOR CLASSES
    Continuing students may register for class using Web for Students. See Web for Student instructions. Continuing students may also register by mail, e-mail(admissions@tamut.edu) or by fax (903) 223-3140 or by registering in person in the Admissions Office.

  8. PAYMENT OF TUITION AND FEES
    Payment of tuition and fees must be submitted by the following dates:

    Fall 2009

    Fall Regular Registration August 24 6:00pm
    Fall Late Registration due by the close of business on the day you late register ($25.00 late fee)


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TUITION AND FEES

Costs include tuition, student service fee, computer access fee, international education fee, student endowment scholarship fee, and transcript fee. The following are only minimum figures. Parking fees are not included. NOTE: Under provision of House Bill 1384, residents of Arkansas and Oklahoma are eligible for in-state tuition rates.

All checks submitted for payment for any fees will have the student's campus wide id (CWID) written on it. University staff will write the CWID on the checks when a student has not done so already.


Tuition and Fee Schedule for Fall 2009.

UNDERGRADUATE TUITION
Fall Term 2009

Hrs Resident Non-Resident
1 $ 159.65
$ 436.65
2 310.30
864.30
3 460.95
1,291.95
4 611.60
1,719.60
5 762.25
2,147.25
6 912.90
2,574.90
7 1,063.55
3,002.55
8 1,214.20
3,430.20
9 1,364.85
3,857.85
10 1,515.50
4,285.50
11 1,666.15
4,713.15
12 1,816.80
5,140.80
13 1,967.45
5,568.45
14 2,118.10
5,996.10
15 2,268.75
6,423.75
16 2,419.40
6,851.40
17 2,570.05
7,279.05
18 2,720.70
7,706.70

GRADUATE TUITION
Fall Term 2009

Hrs Resident Non-Resident
1 $ 179.65 $ 456.65
2 350.30 904.30
3 520.95 1,351.95
4 691.60 1,799.60
5 862.25 2,247.25
6 1,032.90 2,694.90
7 1,203.55 3,142.55
8 1,374.20 3,590.20
9 1,544.85 4,037.85
10 1,715.50 4,485.50
11 1,886.15 4,933.15
12 2,056.80 5,380.80
13 2,227.45 5,828.45
14 2,398.10 6,276.10
15 2,568.75 6,723.75
16 2,739.40 7,171.40
17 2,910.05 7,619.05
18 3,080.70 8,066.70

Fall 2009 tuition and fee statements will be mailed on or before July 31st.

No Fall payments will be accepted before August 1, 2009

Credit Card Payment

Tuition and fees for Fall 2009 may be charged to MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and/or American Express over the Web, my mail with a check/moner order, or in person with a check, cash or credit card.  Please follow these instructions to pay on the web:

Access A&M-Texarkana's web site at http://www.tamut.edu
Select Current Students
Select Web for Students
Select Enter Secure Area

After you log in
Select Student
Select Student Account
Click on Credit Card Payment
Select Fall 2009


Please contact the Fiscal Office at (903) 223-3115 if you need assistance with making payment of tuition and fees with a credit card.

TUITION AND FEES INSTALLMENT PLAN

Students attending A&M-Texarkana shall be allowed to pay all tuition and mandatory fees during the fall and spring semesters using the installment payment alternative described in Section 54.007, Education Code, as ammended.

Installment Payment Plan Terms:

  1. Students electing the installment payment plan option shall be obligated to pay the full amount of all tuition, mandatory fees and incidental fees specified in this installment plan agreement.
  2. The installment payment plan option selected may not be changed after a student's fee schedule has been produced.
  3. The first installment payment shall be due at the time of registration and shall be equal to 1/2 of all tuition and mandatory fees due for the semester, plus the full amount of the processing fee.
  4. Failure to make any installment payment by the end of the semester shall not cancel the obligation to pay the total installment payments and late payment fees.
  5. A student who fails to make full payment of tuition and fees, including any incidental fees, by the due date may be prohibited from registering for classes until full payment is made. A student who fails to make payment prior to the end of the semster may be denied credit for work done that semster. The university shall notify a student of any delinquent tuition or fee payment as soon as practicable. University records may be adjusted to reflect the student's failure to have properly enrolled for that semester.
  6. A student seeking reinstatement to the university after withdrawing from the university without paying the full amount of tuition and fees, or having been dropped from the rolls of the university for failure to make installment payments when due, shall pay all past due installment payments and applicable late payment fees before reinstatement will be processed.

Processing and Incidental Fees:

  1. A student paying tuition and required fees in three(3) installments shall pay a processing fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
  2. A student making an installment payment after the due date shall also pay a late payment fee, each installment payment must be received at the University's Cashier's Office by the due date specified in the installment payment plan agreement.

NOTE:  If you would like to be on the Installment Plan, you MUST have a signed Promissory Note on file in the Business Office. Please call (903)223-3115 before attempting to make your first payment. If partial payment is made without a signed Promissory Note, you WILL BE DROPPED from your classes and your payment refunded.

First payment for students who enrolled during regular registration (1/2 of tuition plus $25.00 service charge August 24
2nd payment (1/2 of remaining tuition) October 2*
Final payment (remaining tuition) by 5:00pm November 6*
 

*$25.00 delinquent fee added if payment is not received by the due date.

NOTE: Students paying on the installment plan who must withdraw from classes, please see Withdrawal Refund Schedule.

Outstanding Financial Obligations

Students are responsible for paying all financial obligations owed to the university when due. Prior to the end of each semester or term, each student should determine that all accounts are paid. In the event your account becomes delinquent, you will be responsible for all costs of collection. These costs include collection agency fees, attorney fees, court costs, judgment interest and any other allowable charges in accordance with state regulations. Non-payment of any accounts will be entered on the student's record and the Registrar's Office will  be prohibited from registering the student for classes or providing an official A&M-Texarkana transcript until full payment is made.

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Laboratory Fees

ART 369 - $10.00BSC 307 - $10.00BSC 308 - $10.00
BSC 310 - $10.00BSC 402 - $10.00BSC 405 - $10.00
BSC 410 - $10.00BSC 411 - $10.00BSC 436 - $10.00
BSC 437 - $10.00BSC 438 - $10.00BSC 449 - $10.00
BSC 450 - $10.00BSC 464 - $10.00BSC 466 - $10.00
BSC 472 - $10.00BSC 481 - $10.00BSC 489 - $10.00
BSC 497 - $10.00CHEM 405 - $10.00CHEM 410 - $10.00
CHEM 411 - $10.00CHEM 472 - $10.00CHEM 489 - $10.00
CJ 472 - $10.00COUN 517 - $20.00ED 321 - $20.00
EDAD 588 - $25.00EDAD 590 - $25.00IS 390 - $20.00
PSY 571 - $30.00PSY 572 - $30.00
SCED 503 - $10.00
SCED 504 - $10.00
SCED 505 - $10.00
SCED 506 - $10.00
SCED 507 - $10.00SCED 508 - $10.00SCED 529 - $10.00
SCED 589 - $10.00SCED 597 - $10.00 

General Property Deposit

        A $10 property deposit will be assessed to each person who registers as a student at Texas A&M University-Texarkana. This fee will remain on deposit until the student either graduates or permanently withdraws from the University. This is a one-time $10 charge as long as the fee remains on deposit. If the $10 deposit is refunded, or any claim for damages is filed against it, the student will again be assessed the $10 property deposit.


Web/Distance Education Fee

        A $15 per credit hour fee will be charged to all web based courses,
web enhanced courses, face to face courses not taught in the Texarkana
city limits or at NTCC, and TTVN courses not taught/received in Texarkana or at NTCC.

 

Parking Permits

        All students attending A&M-Texarkana, and parking a vehicle on the Texarkana College campus, are required to purchase a parking permit.  Permits may be purchased Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Business Office. Rates are as follows:

  • $25.00 September-August
  • $20.00 January-August
  • $12.00 May-August
  • $5.00 - Additional Parking Permit

RESIDENCE

Residence Status

        Tuition is assessed each student on the basis of residence classification and the number of semester credit hours for which he registers.  The definition of a Texas resident is a U.S. citizen who is gainfully employed and has resided in the state of Texas for 12 months (prior to enrollment) for the purpose of establishing legal residency.

Oath of Residency

       The student is responsible for registering under the proper residence classification and for providing documentation as required by the institution. If there is any question as to an individual's rights to be classified as a resident of Texas, it is the student's obligation, prior to or at the time of enrollment, to raise the question with the Admissions Office for official determination. Students classified as residents must affirm the correctness of that classification as part of the admissions procedure. If the student's classification as a resident becomes inappropriate for any reason, it is the responsibility of the student to notify the Admissions Office. Failure to notify the institution constitutes a violation of the Oath of Residency and will result in disciplinary action. (Consult the current General Catalog for further information.)

Note: A Non-Resident is a U.S. citizen who resides outside the state of Texas or has not been a resident of Texas for 12 months immediately preceding the date of enrollment. An Alien is a person who is a citizen of another country or has not yet received U.S. citizenship.

Arkansas and Oklahoma Resident Tuition Adjustment

Based on provisions of House Bill 1384, 75th legislature, residents of Arkansas and Oklahoma are eligible to pay in-state tuition rates.

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REFUND OF FEES

Refunds for drops or withdrawals are based on the total tuition being paid. Students who drop or withdraw are responsible for any remaining tuition payments. 

Refund Schedule for Dropped Courses
      Refunds are based on total assessed tuition, not total tuition paid. A class dropped by the dates listed below will result in a reduction in total assessed tuition provided the student remains enrolled for the semester. No reduction in fees will be given for courses dropped after the dates listed below:

Fall Term September 10

Refunds for courses dropped by a student who later withdraws are calculated according to the withdrawal schedule above. If a scheduled course fails to materialize because it lacks the required number of students, all fees for that course will be refunded.

Refund Schedule for Withdrawals

A student who officially withdraws from all courses will receive a refund of fees according to the following schedule:

NOTE: The semester's first class day is always the first official day of the semester, not the first day of an individual's class.

Note: Students may not withdraw from all classes through Web for Students. You will be required to contact the Registrar's Office to withdraw from all classes. You may contact us by emailing Admissions@tamut.edu

Until 10:00pm Aug 26 100%
Aug 27-Sept 2 80%
Sept 3-10 70%
Sept 11-17 50%
Sept 18-24 25%
Sept 25 and thereafter No Refund


Withdrawal refund for students paying in installments are calculated as follows:

100% means you will receive 100% refund of tuition paid
80% means you will receive a refund of 30% (50% paid less 20% owed = 30% refund)
70% means you will receive a refund of 20% (50% paid less 30% owed = 20% refund)
50% means you will not receive a refund and do not owe any additional tuition (50% paid less 50% owed = 0)
25% means you owe an additional 25% of total assessed tuition (50% paid less 75% owed = 25% balance due)

Financial Aid Refunds

All Financial Aid refund checks will be mailed to the student's current address on file in the Admission's Office.

Financial Aid Students Who Withdraw from all Classes

Students who have received financial aid that withdraw from A&M-Texarkana on or before the 60% point in the semester must repay a portion of his/her financial aid as specified by the Federal formula. The student is only eligible to maintain the amount of financial aid he/she has earned at the time attendance ceases. The student will be required to repay both the Federal programs and A&M-Texarkana for institutional charges. A&M-Texarkana will use the Federal formula in determining the amount the student must repay. All financial aid students must contact the Financial Aid Office before withdrawing from classes in order to understand the adverse affects of his/her withdrawal.

Financial Aid Students Who Drop Classes

The students's financial aid award is based on his/her enrollment status on the university's official census date report. If the student drops below the number of hours for which he/she was paid on or before the official census date, repayment for some or all of the financial aid may be required. If the students drops after the census date, make-up hours may be required.

Financial Aid Students and Non-Attendance

Students who are awarded financial aid that fail to attend any of his/her classes must repay ALL financial aid he/she received.

Courses abandoned without processing an official drop or withdrawal in the Admissions Office will result in a grade of "F", regardless of the time the student ceases to attend class.

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Steps for Teacher Certification

  1. THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment) Test
    All parts of the THEA must be successfully completed prior to enrollment in Professional Development education courses (Ed, Sped, and Rdg). Passing scores for Education students are as follows:

    Reading:  240                Math:  230                Writing:  220

    Registration materials are available in the Office of Teacher Certification. A&M-Texarkana is a test site for the THEA Quick Test (QT).  Please see the THEA Quick Test section in this schedule for test dates and times.

  2. Teacher Prep Orientation
    All education students seeking their first teaching certificate must attend one Teacher Prep Orientation during their first semester (room to be announced). Contact the Office of Teacher Certification at (903) 223-3048, and advise which session you will attend.

    Texarkana: Friday, September 18, 10:00am-12:00pm
    Texarkana: Friday, September 25, 2:00pm-4:00pm
    Mt. Pleasant: Tuesday, September 22, 4:00pm-6:00pm

  3. Faculty Advisor Conference
    New education students must meet with their faculty advisor during their first semester of enrollment, or they will be blocked from enrolling for the following semester.

  4. Minimum GPA Requirement
    Education students must achieve/maintain a minimum GPA of 2.60 for all completed courses.

  5. Field-Based Semester
    The semester preceding the resident teaching semester, students must enroll in appropriate field-based courses. Application for the field-based semester must be submitted online prior to student's field based semester. Click here to access the form. Contact the Office of Teacher Certification for additional information at (903) 223-3048.

    Deadline for field-based Semester application:
    Oct. 1st for Spring Intern
    March 1st for Fall Intern

  6. Resident Semester
    Students will complete Resident teaching in their final semester (Fall or Spring only).

  7. TExES Exams
    The TExES is usually taken taken during your last semester of course work (resident semester). Students seeking teacher certification must successfully complete the TExES. These exams are administered at A&M-Texarkana under the guidelines of the State Board of Educator Certification. A&M-Texarkana students must be approved through the Office of Teacher Certification in order to take the exams.
    Test DateRegistration Deadline
    August 29, 2009
    (not available in Texarkana on August 29th)
    July 31, 2009
    October 31, 2009 October 2, 2009
    February 6, 2010 January 8, 2010
    April 17, 2010 March 19, 2010
    June 26, 2010 May 28, 2010


    The test fee is $82 per test. Contact the Office of Teacher Certification for additional information at (903)223-3048

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University Tests and Seminars


Major Field Tests for Arts & Sciences Graduates

        To complete program requirements for graduation, students in the following programs must take the Major Field Test administered by the university, in their final semester.

        BS or BA:
        Biology, English, Math, or Psychology - TBA

        BS or BBA:
        All Business Majors - given in Mgt 439 classes

        MS or MBA:
        Business Administration - given in Mgt 527 classes

Tests for Graduate Students

Comprehensive Final Exams Schedule

Comprehensive Final Exams for masters level students who plan to graduate in December 2009 will be held as follows:

Saturday November 7 9:00am-1:00pm

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THEA Quick Test

Students who have not satisfied the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) may take the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) Test to satisfy this requirement for admission. Students may take the THEA Quick Test as scheduled below.  Please contact the Testing Center at (903) 223-3072 for additional information.  Due to limited seating, you must contact the Testing Center and schedule a time to take the THEA Quick Test. (NOTE: Students may take the THEA Quick Test only once every 30 days.)

Place: Testing Center
Date: Saturday, August 1 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Tuesday, August 11 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Wednesday, August 19 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Monday, August 24 9:00 am - 2:00 p.m.
  Thursday, August 27 9:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  Thursday, September 3 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Wednesday, September 9 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Saturday, September 19 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Tuesday, September 22 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Saturday, October 3 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Tuesday, October 13 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Wednesday, October 21 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Thursday, October 29 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Monday, November 9 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Wednesday, November 18 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Tuesday, November 24 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Monday, November 30 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Tuesday, December 8 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Tuesday, December 22 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

The cost for taking the THEA Quick Test ASP is $29.00 payable to National Evaluation Systems.

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Campus Security

A&M-Texarkana produces an annual Campus Crime Report that can be viewed on our web site at Campus Safety. The Campus Crime Report provides information on campus security, crime prevention practices, reporting crimes, drug and alcohol information, sexual assaults, and crime statistics showing the amount of crime occurring on campus over the last three-year period. A paper copy of the Campus Crime Report can be obtained by calling the Risk Management/Security Office at (903) 223-3114.

Sex Offender Registration Information

The Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act requires institutions of higher education to advise the campus community where law enforcement agency information provided by a State concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained.

In the State of Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the statewide source of information on sex offenders required by law to register. The DPS Sex Offender Registration open record information may be obtained at the Internet location: http://records.txdps.state.tx.us/DPS_WEB/Sor/index.aspx

Computer Lab Access

Access to computers is available during all university operating hours with a lab assistant available in the open lab during posted hours. A computer account is required to utilize computers both in classes and in the open lab. Computer accounts at A&M-Texarkana are available to all enrolled students for use in university classes and are generated automatically for current students. This account will be valid as long as the student continues to enroll in classes.

A student account includes an e-mail account and a personal directory. Information sheets containing account information are available in all computer labs and in the Technology & Distance Education office. Students may access their e-mail accounts by selecting Current Students on the A&M-Texarkana home page and selecting Student Email

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the student to save copies of all data created while using computers in the labs. Lab computers are restored to a default condition each time they are restarted, therefore, student data must be saved on a floppy drive, personal directory ( Network Drive S: ) or class directory ( Network Drive U: ). Data saved to Drive C: on lab computers will be erased when the unit is restarted.

If you have questions or comments please contact the Tech/DE office through the web site at www.tamut.edu/techde/index.php

Procedures
The computer labs are available for students in order to provide an effective and convenient resource to help accomplish academic goals and to promote a quality learning experience at A&M-Texarkana. Therefore, students must adhere to the following:

  1. Password/account information must not be shared with others.
  2. Only current A&M-Texarkana students and authorized personnel are permitted in the computer labs.
  3. Cell phones and pagers must be turned off or placed on vibrate. No phone calls can be taken in the computer lab. Students must leave the lab if necessary to make or answer a call.
  4. Students must be considerate of others and keep the computer labs quiet.
  5. No food, beverages, or tobacco may be consumed in the computer labs.
  6. Contact Technology and Distance Education, ext 3083 for information or to report problems in the computer labs.


Eagle Alert - Emergency Notification

We are pleased to announce that we now have an emergency notification system that is capable of sending notifications instantly and simultaneously to all registered cell phones, Blackberry’s, wireless PDA, pagers, Smart or Satellite phones, and everyone’s e-mail address. They can also “pop up” to anyone using Google, Yahoo, or AOL as your home page.

This system will only be used to send Emergency messages and weather related events such as campus closures. This is a very secure site and is SPAM free. You will never receive anything other than emergency information. (We will send out a test text message twice annually to ensure the system is working properly.)

PLEASE REGISTER – it only takes a minute and it’s FREE!

Click Here to sign up. Enter your user ID and password that you use to log onto the TAMU-T website every day. This will take you to the “create an account” page. You can then pick your own user ID and password. Enter your cell phone number and the Carrier name from the drop-down box. Once you enter those, the system will immediately send you a text message with a 4 digit validation number. You enter the validation number in the box and you’re all set up. It should take about 5 minutes to complete this process.

Once you are signed up you can go back to the site and add up to 2 e-mail addresses and another phone, pager, PDA, etc.

** ** If the “Eagle Alert” button is not on your web site, you will need to close your web browser and open it back up.

***We will also have “text-to-voice” capability. If you do not have a cell phone and want your office or home phone to receive the emergency message, please let me know. All of our classroom phones will be set up to receive emergency voice messages.

If you have questions about Eagle Alert, please contact John Gann at (903)223-3114.



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