First-Year Viewbook 2022-23

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS*
Assured Admissions: Students in the top 25% from a
regionally accredited high school in Texas within the past
two years
Regular Admissions: Students in the top 50% from a
regionally accredited high school in Texas, plus an SAT 1080
(based on Evidence-Based Reading & Math) or an ACT 21
composite score
• We will use the official SAT tables provided by the
College Board; the strongest score will be considered
• If you are unable to submit your scores due to
COVID-19 pandemic, your application will be reviewed
without them
APPLY NOW
APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP 1: Apply online to TWU at ApplyTexas.org
STEP 2: Pay the application fee of $50
($75 for international students)
STEP 3: Submit the following:
• Most recent high school transcript
• Official transcript from institutions with
completed college courses (if applicable)
• SAT or ACT optional*
• Permanent resident card (if applicable)
Regular Admission without SAT/ACT: Students with a 2.0
high school GPA on a 4.0 scale who either meet one of the
Texas high school curriculum requirements or who attend a
private Texas high school or an out-of-state high school
Individual Review: Students who do not meet assured/
regular requirements may be considered individually by the
Office of Admissions Processing.
*Texas Education Code (TEC) 51.803-51.809, requires that students
meet the college readiness standard to be considered for admission
to a Texas four-year public institution. This requirement is
temporarily suspended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a TWU student, you can sign up for the Pioneer
Network. This online platform gives you instant
access to alumni in your academic area who have
committed to helping with resumes, internships
or mentoring opportunities. In addition, Pioneer
Network allows you to connect with current TWU
students who are like you. twupioneernetwork.com
Submit application materials and certified
checks, money orders or fee waivers to:
TWU Admissions Processing
P.O. Box 425649
Denton, Texas 76204-5649
For a complete list of steps, visit
twu.edu/admissions/first-year-admissions
*Test scores may be used for honors and
scholarship purposes.
AFTER YOU’VE BEEN ACCEPTED
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Download your Pioneer Swag at
twu.edu/pioneerswag
Set up your Pioneer Portal account
portal.twu.edu
Access your Gmail account
gmail.twu.edu
Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
Check your TSI status in Pioneer Portal
Submit Proof of Meningitis Vaccine
Register for Orientation (you will meet with your
advisor and sign up for classes during orientation)
Apply for Housing
Pay Tuition and Fees
For a full list of next steps, visit
twu.edu/admissions/next-steps
Don’t wait until you have been accepted.
Apply for financial aid by January 15, 2022
and scholarships by March 1, 2022
twu.edu/finaid
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