Freshmen Applicants

High School Curriculum Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed the curriculum requirements for the Distinguished Endorsement High School Program, the Foundation Diploma, or Foundation Diploma with an endorsement.

The following courses are recommended to be considered for admission::

English, Language Arts (Not including Journalism) and Reading – 4 credits
Mathematics – 4 credits (Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra II are recommended)
Science – 4 credits (Biology I, Chemistry I or Physics I are the courses recommend)
Languages other than English – 2 credits (If two years of a single language are not completed in high school,
At least two semesters of a single language may be required at the college level)

The above curriculum requirement may be satisfied if the applicant's official high school transcript or diploma states that the applicant completed the portion of the recommended or advanced curriculum or its equivalent that was available to the applicant, but was unable to complete the remainder of the curriculum solely because courses necessary to complete the remainder were unavailable to the applicant at the appropriate times in the applicant's high school career as a result of course scheduling, lack of enrollment capacity, or another cause not within the applicant's control. Applicants included within this category are those who have a GED, are out-of-state residents, attend private schools, or home schooled. Students graduating from other high school programs should complete a similar college preparatory course of high school study.

Freshmen Admission Requirements

Top 25% of the High School Class
All students graduating from an accredited Texas high school who are ranked in the top 25% of their high school graduation class will be admitted unconditionally to UT Permian Basin. Students applying to UT Permian Basin from an accredited high school outside of Texas or who graduated from an accredited Texas school with class rank not in the top 25% must meet the high school unit requirements. Students admitted on this basis must complete the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI).

Students will be reviewed on a holistic basis focusing on the strength of the high school record, overall grade point average, grades within the core subjects, dual credit work, and additional information (resume and/or extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and work experience provided with the ApplyTexas application).
· High school GPAs are recalculated on an unweighted 4.0-scale.
· Automatic Admission is offered to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher, and/or if they are in the top 25% of their graduating class.
· At 2.75-2.99 GPA a student will be holistically reviewed for admission.
· Any GPA below the criteria is subject to additional review and may be offered a conditional admission if the student is eligible.

Test Optional Policy (2024-2025)
The SAT and ACT Exams are test-optional for the 2024-2025 school year. Test scores will be used as supporting documents to determine admission and scholarship opportunities. Students will be reviewed on a holistic basis focusing on the strength of the high school record, overall grade point average, grades within the course subjects, dual credit work, and additional information (resume and/or extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and work experience provided with the ApplyTexas application). The value of standardized tests is valued as a piece of the review process and will be considered alongside the other required application credentials.

Home Schooled Applicants
The admission requirements for students who have been home schooled are the same as for students who have attended traditional public or private schools. A transcript with all coursework, completed and in progress, is required with the application, test scores, and application fee. Home school transcripts must have a notarized signature of the school official attesting to the authenticity of the record.

GED Recipients
Freshman applicants with GED certificates must show evidence of meeting the state-mandated curriculum requirements by attaining a score in the 50th percentile or better on each individual GED score.

Early Admissions Program (EAP)

Students seeking admission to The University Early Admissions Program (EAP) of Texas of the Permian Basin prior to high school graduation must:

have completed their sophomore year of high school;
be ranked in the top 25% of their class;
have a "B" average;
present a minimum score of 900 on the SAT (CR+M) or 19 on the ACT;
have the recommendation of their high school principal or counselor; and
have the approval of their parent or guardian acknowledging an understanding of the program and granting approval for participation

In addition to the requirements that must be met to be eligible to participate in the EAP, the students:

must submit the ApplyTexas Application form in addition to an EAP application
must meet TSI requirements
will pay the regular tuition rates and will be permitted to enroll in college courses
will be allowed to enroll in up to six credit hours per semester of any freshman/sophomore level courses that are being offered, provided they have the prerequisites

Direct Admissions Program

Direct Admissions will provide qualified high school seniors with automatic admissions to UTPB. In a 2023 partnership between UTPB and ECISD and MISD; high school seniors with a grade point average of at least a 2.75 qualify for direct admissions at UTPB.

The following must be provided for admissions:
· Complete direct admissions form.
· Must submit official high school transcript.