Other Admissions Criteria
Applicants who do not meet the state-mandated admission criteria may also be admitted to UT Permian Basin based on a number of criteria or indicators of readiness for college success.
Applicants who have evidence of high school graduation or its equivalent may be admitted by the director based on high school rank, ACT or SAT scores, and other evidence of college readiness, including the following criteria:
- Student's rank in high school class
- Letters of recommendation from educators or professionals who can comment on the applicant's potential for success in college
- Scores on the CLEP, AP, International Baccalaureate, or other nationally recognized standardize examination for college placement
- The SAT Writing exam
- Essays submitted as part of the ApplyTexas application
- Concurrent or dual enrollment college course credit
- Documentation of a rigorous high school curriculum completed
- SAT, ACT, or other standardized test results
- Evidence of leadership in community service or school activities
- Work experience or military service since leaving high school
- Complete an interview with a representative of the Admissions Office prior to consideration for admission; in this interview, the applicant will be asked to present evidence of academic ability
- Performance ranking of the high school
In reviewing a student for admission the Admissions Director will consider: the applicant's evidence of academic ability; whether the applicant is the first generation in his or her family to attend or graduate from college; whether the applicant is bilingual; the applicant's responsibilities while attending school; the applicant's involvement in community activities; the applicant's extracurricular activities; and the socioeconomic background of this family. An applicant may be admitted unconditionally, provisionally or conditionally.