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1 The University of Texas at Arlington Fall 2015 Counselor Update

2 Agenda University Overview Freshmen Admissions Scholarship & Financial Aid Housing Tuition Experience Campus What’s New Questions

3 UT ARLINGTON Education For A World That Won’t Wait

4 UT Arlington Overview 37,000 on-campus Students 10 Colleges and Schools 180+ degree programs 5 th Most Diverse in the Nation Hispanic Serving Institution Located in Arlington, TX

5 Academics College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) College of Business College of Education College of Engineering Honors College College of Liberal Arts College of Nursing and Health Innovations College of Science School of Social Work University College Most Popular Undergraduate Majors Nursing, Engineering, Business, Biology

6 FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS

7 Application Deadlines DOMESTIC STUDENTS Spring 2016: December 1 Summer 2016: April 1 Fall 2016: June 1 Application Fee: $60 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Spring 2016: October 1 Summer 2016: March 1 Fall 2016: May 1 Application Fee: $90

8 Freshman Admission Criteria Rank in High School Graduating Class Minimum Acceptable SAT Score** Minimum Acceptable ACT Score Top QuarterNo Minimum Second Quarter105022 Third QuarterIndividual Review Fourth QuarterIndividual Review Home School/No Rank*110024 *Students from schools that do not rank must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA. **UT Arlington will accept the redesigned SAT Scores for Fall 2016 Applicants

9 FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

10 Deadlines FINANCIAL AID Spring 2016: November 1 Summer 2015: April 1 Fall 2015: April 1 SCHOLARSHIP February 17, 2016 (Fall only)

11 Freshman Scholarships ScholarshipSelection CriteriaScholarship Award President's Charter 1300 SAT/29 ACT AND High School Top 10% or 3.5 GPA $8,000 per year Outstanding Freshman 1200 SAT/26 ACT AND High School Top 10% or 3.2 GPA $6,000 per year Freshman Honors 1100 SAT/24 ACT AND High School Top 20% $4,000 per year Freshman Recognition Scholarship 1200 SAT/26 ACT AND Graduation in the Top 50% of a Texas public high school $2,000 per year Top 10% AwardGraduation in the Top 10% of a Texas public high school $2,000 per year National Merit Scholarship Present National Merit Finalist Certificate of Merit and College Choice Form (indicating UT Arlington as your first choice) to the Scholarship Office by February 15, 2013 Full tuition, fees, and residence hall costs up to $20,000 per year

12 Scholarship Opportunities Terry Scholarship Decisions based on the following criteria: Strong academics Demonstrated leadership Financial need Texas high school graduate (or Texas home-school) Admitted to UTA by Dec. 15 Reside on campus for first year Unmarried and without children US citizen or Permanent Resident Craig H Neilsen Foundation Students with spinal cord injury Full-time student Awarded to two students to cover tuition and fees Will be eligible to apply for a $5000 supplemental fund Renewable as long as student maintains a 2.5 GPA, full course load, and progression to on-time graduation www.uta.edu/disability

13 Scholarship Opportunities Mav ScholarShop Academic Works Scholarship Database and Application Tool Departmental Scholarships Designated Scholarships Supplemental Scholarships

14 HOUSING

15 University Housing 18 Apartment Communities 6 Residence Halls First Come First-Served $150 Deposit Contracts can be offered as early as December prior to the Fall semester Applications can be submitted once an application to the University is on file

16 TUITION

17 Tuition Traditional Plan Reflects tuition for a specific academic year May increase or decrease depending on the year No rebates No GPA or credit completion requirement Guaranteed Plan Reflects tuition for 4 years from term student opts in Will stay the same rate for 4 years Contains tuition rebates to decrease tuition further Rebates require students to meet specific GPA and credit completion requirements

18 EXPERIENCE CAMPUS The Visit Experience

19 Campus Tours Daily Campus Tours Monday-Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. (no housing stops) Combo Campus Tours Monday-Friday at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Weekdays visit Vandergriff Hall and Arlington Hall Saturdays visit Vandergriff Hall only. Housing Tours Monday-Saturday at 12 p.m. View rooms in Vandergriff Hall, Lipscomb Hall (North), Arlington Hall, and Meadow Run.

20 Campus Tours Group Tours 10-100 individuals Admission information sessions 817-272-8687 / campustours@uta.edu.campustours@uta.edu Special arrangements: Lunch: henderson-tammie@aramark.comhenderson-tammie@aramark.com Planetarium: 817-272-1183 / planetarium@uta.edu.planetarium@uta.edu Maverick Athletic Outings UT Arlington is pleased to offer school and community groups free tickets to volleyball and basketball games. www.utamavs.com Virtual Tour

21 Undergraduate Recruitment Events Maverick Experience Counselor Showcase Senior Academic Excellence Day Total Events: 26 September – July

22 FALL 2016 Where the Future Takes Shape

23 What’s New College and School Changes College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs College of Nursing and Health Innovations New Degree Architectural Engineering New Science, Engineering Innovation and Research Building Construction begins in 2016 Pre-Medical Student Preceptorship Program Physician mentors, in-hospital setting

24 Reminders Continuing to Evaluate New Diploma Types Considered for Automatic Admissions Distinguished Achievement Diploma or Endorsements (HB 5) Recommended or Distinguished Diplomas (UAS) Must Meet State Benchmarks (SAT: 1500 CR+M+W, ACT: 18Eng, 22M, 21R, 24Sci.) Minimum Diploma Foundations Diploma with no Endorsements Redesigned SAT Accepted for Fall 2016 applicants Crosswalk is forthcoming T-REX is our preferred transcript delivery method for TX Public High Schools Help us Educate about TSI

25 CollegeWeek Live Partnership High School Connect Program Contact Carl at esposito@uta.edu to learn more about getting signed up with CWLesposito@uta.edu Online College Fairs Live Online Video Presentations Dates will be announced soon

26 Counselor Showcase SAVE THE DATE Friday, November 20 th 2015

27 QUESTIONS? Tony Talamantes tonyt@uta.edu 817-272-0569


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