New Student Checklist for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Step One Step One Apply for Admissions Apply for Admissions  Submit a completed Undergraduate Admissions Application to the Office of Admissions. You can apply online or go to Apply Texas. To visit Apply Texas click the Star For the online application click on the scorpion

Step Two Transcripts Transcripts  You will need to submit an official high school or GED certificate.  Transcript(s) from previously attended college(s) or universities will also be needed.

Step Three Apply for Financial Aid Apply for Financial Aid  Apply online at  Apply online at  UTB/TSC School code:  The office of Financial Aid will then you regarding any additional forms they may require. Office of Financial Aid

Register with Disability Services Register with Disability Services  You need to meet with the Disability Services counselor, Steve Wilder, to discuss services needed while attending UTB/TSC.  You can find him by visiting the Camille Lightner Building Rm#101 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (While walk-ins are accepted, appointments are preferred.)  For more information call: or visit  For more information call: or visit Step Four

Register with Interpreting Services Register with Interpreting Services  If one of the services you will be utilizing consists of sign language interpretation go to Camille Lightner #106 to register for services.  You will need to meet with the Interpreter Coordinator, Rose Landa (by appointment only).  For more information call: or visit me.aspx me.aspx me.aspx Step Five

Apply for Certificate of Deafness Apply for Certificate of Deafness –Fill out application and mail to P.O. Box Austin, Texas P.O. Box Austin, Texas Click on the image below to view and print the Certificate of Deafness application: Step Six

Take an Admissions Test Take an Admissions Test  First-time freshman must take an approved TSI assessment test such as the COMPASS or THEA, or other state-approved assessment – prior to enrolling unless exempt.  Some students may need to take the EPT or English Placement Test.  For more information contact the Testing Office (956) , Tandy Hall 216 Step Seven Click here for the Testing Office

Meet with an Academic Advisor Meet with an Academic Advisor  An advisor will help you choose classes related to your degree plan.  Visit the Academic Advising Center at the Camille Lightner Center Step Eight Click here for more information

Register for Scorpiontation: Register for Scorpiontation: Step Nine Click on the image for more information

Last, you may want to familiarize yourself with additional resources: Last, you may want to familiarize yourself with additional resources:  Step Ten

Great things start with a step in the right direction, we look forward to meeting you soon!