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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. Step Three Apply for Financial Aid Apply for Financial Aid  Apply online at  Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov  UTB/TSC School code: 030646  The office of Financial Aid will then email you regarding any additional forms they may require. Office of Financial Aid www.utb.edu/em/fa/Pages/FinancialAidHomePage.aspx

5. 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: 956-882-7374 or visit  For more information call: 956-882-7374 or visit www.utb.edu/sa/ability/Pages/default.aspx www.utb.edu/sa/ability/Pages/default.aspx Step Four

6. 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: 956-882-7375 or visit http://www.utb.edu/sa/ability/interpreting/Pages/Welco me.aspx http://www.utb.edu/sa/ability/interpreting/Pages/Welco me.aspx http://www.utb.edu/sa/ability/interpreting/Pages/Welco me.aspx Step Five

7. Apply for Certificate of Deafness Apply for Certificate of Deafness –Fill out application and mail to P.O. Box 12904 Austin, Texas 78711 P.O. Box 12904 Austin, Texas 78711 Click on the image below to view and print the Certificate of Deafness application: Step Six

8. 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) 882-8875, Tandy Hall 216 Step Seven Click here for the Testing Office

9. 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

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

11. Last, you may want to familiarize yourself with additional resources: Last, you may want to familiarize yourself with additional resources:  http://blue.utb.edu/sa/snapshot.htm http://blue.utb.edu/sa/snapshot.htm Step Ten

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