Summer School & Mandatory Study Hall

Summer School & Mandatory Study Hall for Conditional Admission Fall 2014 3100 Cleburne Street Houston, Texas 77004 Phone: 713.313.7011 www.tsu.edu/admission

FRESHMAN UNCONDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Students applying to who have completed all high school requirements for graduation and have not attended a college/university since graduating high school; High School Rank in Class GPA and Test Score College Ready Requirements Top 25% of the Graduating Class* or GPA 2.5 or higher and SAT Scores of 820 or higher or ACT score of 17 and higher or Met Texas Success Initiative (TSI) by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Requirements * Must submit SAT or ACT score TSI EXEMPT BASED OFF COLLEGE READINESS 1. ACT composite* score of 23 or higher 2. SAT combined* score of 1070 or higher 3. Eleventh grade exit-level TAKS scores of 2200 or higher on math and/or 2200 or higher in English Language Arts with a writing composition rating of at least 3; TAKS scores can be no more than three years old [The English Language Arts and written composition sections must be met together; if neither or only one area is met, student must take both the reading and writing sections of a TSI test.] 4. Students who have an associate or bachelor s degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university 5. Military Service: (a) Students who are serving in the state of Texas as active duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States (b) Students who are on active duty in the Texas National Guard (c) Students who are members of a reserve component of the armed forces for at least 3 years preceding enrollment (d) Students who on or after August 1, 1990, were honorably discharged, retired, or released from active duty as a member of the U.S. armed forces, Texas National Guard, or member of reserve. A copy of the DD214 form showing this status is required. 6. Students who are transferring to TSU from a private or out-of-state, regionally accredited, college or university may meet sections of the Texas Success Initiative based on a grade of C or better in courses that are equivalent to courses at Texas Southern University. *Act and SAT scores can be no more than five years old. Page 2 If you do not meet the requirements for an Unconditional Admission, follow the CONDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENT STEPS to gain full admission to for Fall semester.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR SUMMER COURSES Conditional Admission is a provisional admission program at that gives students an unique opportunity to gain full admission by taking summer courses and achieving academic competency in core curriculum courses. Students may not apply for Summer Conditional Admission program. Students are selected for participation in this program by the Office of Admissions. Please direct questions about the admissions process to the Office of Admissions. REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAM Students accepted to the Conditional Admission program need to attend one summer session. Students may register by completing the ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM and submitting a credit or debit card payment. Visit www.tsu.edu/admission or, FILL IN THE AGREEMENT FORM and submit a $350.00 cashier s check or money order and mail to: Office of Admission 3100 Cleburne Street Houston, Texas 77004 REGISTRATION FEE The Conditional Admission program registration fee must be paid with the registration form. The registration fee is non-refundable. Sessions Apply by Start Date End Date Fee Summer I May 15, 2014 June 2, 2014 July 2, 2014 $350 Summer II June 15, 2014 July 7, 2014 August 6, 2014 $350 Average cost for 6 credit hours $1,580 Less pay -$1,230 YOU ONLY PAY $350 FINANCIAL AID There is no financial aid available for the Conditional Admission program. Housing $600 Meal Plan $540 TOTAL $1,140 Less Pay -$790 YOU ONLY PAY $350 HOUSING Limited housing is available for Conditional Admission program students for each summer session with additional cost. For more information on housing, please contact TSU Residential Life & Housing at 713-313-7331. Page 3

TAKE THE TSI ASSESSMENT EXAM The TSI Assessment is a program designed to help institutions determine if students are ready for collegelevel course work in the general areas of reading, writing and mathematics. This program also will help determine what type of course or intervention will best meet students need to help become better prepared for college-level course work. Registration for TSI Assessment Exam Test Fee Register in person at the University Testing Center or by telephone at (713) 313-6838. TSI Assessment exam required to complete a pre-assessment activity prior testing. The total cost for the test is $30.00. www.tsu.edu/testing Testing Location University Testing Center, Education Building, basement level, room 007. Acceptable Photo Identification Test Result Two forms of identification will be required with one showing a picture, such as a valid driver s license, state ID, or passport. Test scores will be available by computer printout once you have completed the test. GET YOUR SCORE If TSI Assessment exam scores are below the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements, students participate in a Conditional Admission program in Summer, and attend English and Mathematics courses based on the score for a successful mastery of skills to improve the chances for entry into college level courses. English/Writing Skills TSI Writing Scores Course Recommendations 0-362 English IRW 130 363+ and Essay Score 4 College Level English 131 Essay Score 5+ College Level English 131 Reading Skills TSI Reading Scores Course Recommendations 0-350 English IRW 130 351+ College Level English 131 Mathematics Skills TSI Math Scores Course Recommendations 0-336 MATH 130 337-343 MATH 131 344-349 MATH 101 (Lab) 350+ College Level MATH 133 If the score is above the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements, students are granted a UNCONDITIONAL admission to. Page 4

MEET THE ADVISOR AND SELECT COURSES An Academic Advisor will be available to assist with course selection and registration in your college/school building. Summer I (June 2 July 2, 2014) MATHEMATICS CRN DEPT COUR# TITLE DAYS TIME BLDG 30707 MATH 130-01 08:00-09:50 FH166 30708 MATH 130-02 08:00-09:50 FH167 30709 MATH 130-03 10:00-11:50 FH166 30710 MATH 130-04 10:00-11:50 FH167 30711 MATH 131-01 08:00-09:50 FH168 30712 MATH 131-02 08:00-09:50 FH169 30713 MATH 131-03 10:00-11:50 FH168 30714 MATH 131-04 10:00-11:50 FH169 Fundamental Math Analytical Math 30689 MATH 101-01 13:00-13:50 FH156 30715 MATH 101-02 14:00-14:50 FH156 30716 MATH 101-03 15:00-15:50 FH156 Interdisciplinary Math Lab Monday - Friday ENGLISH CRN DEPT COUR# TITLE DAYS TIME 30702 ENG IRW 130-01 08:00-09:50 30703 ENG IRW 130-02 08:00-09:50 30704 ENG IRW 130-03 10:00-11:50 30705 ENG IRW 130-04 10:00-11:50 Integrated Reading and Writing ATTEND COURSES Register for courses only at TSU while enrolled as a Conditional Admission student. Enroll in prescribed course work during a single summer term. Complete each course attempted with a grade of C or better. Student must not commit Scholastic Dishonesty as determined by the TSU Code of Conduct (http://codes.tsu.edu). Students are required to attend supplemental academic support programs (e.g. individual and group tutoring from faculty and peer tutors). Summer II (July 7 August 6, 2014) MATHEMATICS CRN DEPT COUR# TITLE DAYS TIME BLDG 40424 MATH 130-01 08:00-09:50 FH166 40425 MATH 130-02 08:00-09:50 FH167 40426 MATH 130-03 08:00-09:50 FH168 40427 MATH 130-04 10:00-11:50 FH166 40428 MATH 130-05 10:00-11:50 FH167 40429 MATH 130-06 10:00-11:50 FH168 40430 MATH 131-01 08:00-09:50 FH169 40431 MATH 131-02 08:00-09:50 FH170 40432 MATH 131-03 08:00-09:50 FH171 40433 MATH 131-04 10:00-11:50 FH169 40434 MATH 131-05 10:00-11:50 FH170 40435 MATH 131-06 10:00-11:50 FH171 Fundamental Math Analytical Math 40381 MATH 101-01 13:00-13:50 FH156 40436 MATH 101-02 14:00-14:50 FH156 40437 MATH 101-03 15:00-15:50 FH156 Interdisciplinary Math Lab Monday - Friday ENGLISH CRN DEPT COUR# TITLE DAYS TIME 40412 ENG IRW 130-01 08:00-09:50 40413 ENG IRW 130-02 08:00-09:50 40414 ENG IRW 130-03 10:00-11:50 40415 ENG IRW 130-04 10:00-11:50 40416 ENG IRW 130-05 10:00-11:50 Integrated Reading and Writing GAIN UNCONDITIONAL ADMISSION TO TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Successful completion of Conditional Admission Program confirms the admission to Texas Southern University for the Fall term. Student will not be required to reapply to the university for the fall term. Page 5

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 3100 Cleburne Street, Houston, Texas 77004 Phone: 713.313.7011 CONDITIONAL ADMISSION - AGREEMENT FORM The Conditional Admission program is designed for first-time freshman students who have not been approved to attend for a long-term semester (Fall/Spring). Students admitted under the Conditional Admission program in Summer will be required to meet the following conditions: Register for courses only at TSU while enrolled as a Conditional Admission student Enroll in prescribed course work during a single summer term Complete each course attempted with a grade of C or better Must not commit Scholastic Dishonesty as determined by the TSU Code of Conduct (http://codes.tsu.edu) If you agree to participate in the Conditional Admission program, please indicate the summer session you will be attending: Summer I (June 2 July 2 2014) Summer II (July 7 August 6 2014) Fill in the form and submit a $350.00 cashier s check or money order and mail to: Office of Admission 3100 Cleburne Street Houston, Texas 77004 I understand that I do not meet standard admission requirements; however, I may gain admission to Texas Southern University for the Fall/Spring Semester by enrolling as a Conditional Admission program student. I have read all requirements for the program and agree to follow all conditions of the provisional status. I understand that my continuation at is contingent upon my successful completion of the Conditional Admission program requirements. Name: Last First Middle Student ID: Signature: Date: To apply online, visit www.tsu.edu/admission Month / Day / Year Page 6