BE A PIONEER Admissions
BE A PIONEER Admissions and acceptance
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 ( 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 r r r r r r r r r 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 — First-Year Students | 15
