Texas Wesleyan University welcomes students from a variety of educational, ethnic, and religious backgrounds and experiences. All applicants are reviewed on an individual basis, with emphasis placed on general academic performance and evidence of ability to accomplish college work.
The Committee on Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid will annually evaluate the admission requirements and policies and present these, in addition to proposed changes and/or a report for the previous year’s admissions procedures, to the Academic Affairs committee for review.
Admission Deadlines
Admission into Texas Wesleyan University is on a rolling basis. You may submit application at any time prior to the semester start date. The annual priority date for receipt of applications is December 1. Applications received after July 1 will be accepted on a space availability basis.
Admission of Domestic Freshman Students
Students who will graduate or who have graduated from high school or its equivalent, and beyond, are invited to apply for undergraduate admission. Freshman students are those who have graduated or will graduate from high school, have completed or will complete a home schooling program, hold a General Education Development (GED) Diploma, or who have completed fewer than 12 credits of college work. In addition, high school students who gained college credits while attending high school are considered freshman applicants. Applicants who attend and graduate from an early college high school will be considered for admission and scholarships as a freshman.
All applicants to the freshman class must submit the following to the Office of Admission:
- Application for Admission—Admissions applications can be obtained on the Texas Wesleyan University website, www.txwes.edu.
- High School Transcript—An official high school transcript, official General Education Development Diploma results, or documented home school transcript. Official transcripts must be sent to Texas Wesleyan University directly from the institution or delivered in person via sealed envelope. The transcript must bear an official seal and/or signature. Acceptance to the University may be granted on the basis of an official transcript showing six semesters' work. However, a final high school transcript documenting graduation and the successful completion of any qualifying exams required by the state for graduation or a statement of explanation must be submitted after high school graduation or completion of in-progress college coursework.
- Dual Credit/College Transcripts—Students with dual credit/college credits and/or those who are currently enrolled in college classes for dual credit are strongly encouraged to submit official college transcripts prior to admission.
- Tests—Official results from the American College Testing (ACT) program or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Board must be sent directly to the Office of Admission or recorded on an official high school transcript. Texas Wesleyan's ACT code number is 4222 and SAT code number is 6828. Student applicants who have been out of high school for seven or more years must submit a current ACT, SAT score, or submit official THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment) results for admission.
High school graduates will be reviewed for regular admission according to the following criteria:
- Cumulative weighted high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale).
- SAT score of at least 1000 (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math.) if taken after March 2016; or ACT score of 19. SAT scores taken prior to 2016 will also be accepted for admissions purposes. To determine the SAT score used for an admissions decision, the top scores from each section will be added together to create a “super score”. Super scoring is only done on the same version of a test. Applicants with scores from SAT tests taken prior to March 2016 will be compared using College Board concordance tables.
Early College High School (ECHS) or Dual Enrollment graduates will be reviewed for admissions according to the following criteria.
- Completion of 24 or more college hours.
- A 2.0 GPA on college coursework.
Test Optional Admission
High School graduates who choose to be reviewed for test optional admission must submit:
- A high school transcript.
- A graded writing sample from either junior or senior year of high school. The assignment must be at least one page single spaced or two pages double spaced, must include teacher's grade on or attached to assignment, must be in a core subject (English, Math, Social Studies, or Science).
- A written response explaining why the student is applying without submitting SAT/ACT scores; how time has been spent outside the classroom during high school (e.g.sports, clubs, volunteering, working, etc.); and why the student is interested in attending Texas Wesleyan University.
The following distribution of high school units is strongly recommended for preparing to attend Texas Wesleyan University: English, 4; Mathematics, 4; Social Sciences, including 1 unit of American history, 3 1/2; Natural Science, 3; Foreign language, 2; Electives, 8. Non-academic vocational units should be limited to 2.
Students not meeting any or all of the above criteria are subject to review by the Committee on Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid for final decision regarding admission. If selected for committee review, a student may be asked for additional information, such as a personal essay, letters of recommendation, a personal interview, or other items.
Specific academic programs may require higher entrance requirements, and applications are subject to review by the dean of the appropriate school for admission approval.
Freshman undergraduate students must declare and be accepted into a major field of study by the time they have earned 60 hours of credit.
Home-Schooled Students —An applicant who has been home-schooled is expected to meet all admission requirements for regular high school graduates with the exception of a high school diploma.
General Education Development (GED) Diploma Holders —An applicant with an average score of 450 on the General Education Development Diploma testing program may be considered for acceptance to Texas Wesleyan University. An official copy of the GED certificate and an official report of test results must accompany the admission application. Applicants under the age of 25 are expected to meet all admission requirements for regular high school graduates with the exception of a high school diploma.
Freshman Admission Status
Each application for admission is individually reviewed by admission officers under the guidelines provided by the Committee on Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid.
Regular Academic Acceptance — Granted to applicants who meet the criteria as outlined above and/or after review by the Committee on Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid. The offer of admission is contingent upon continuing academic achievement and completion of the high school diploma. The Committee on Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid may rescind offers of admission for students whose academic or behavior records are not consistent with information presented in the application process. Texas Wesleyan welcomes application without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status.
A hold will be placed on the student’s records preventing grades from being released as well as preventing registration for the following semester until official documents are received.
Conditional Academic Acceptance —May be granted after review by the Committee on Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid, composed of appointed faculty members. Applicants who are referred to the admission committee for consideration must demonstrate evidence of potential success. The conditions, requirements, or any limitations of acceptance are outlined in the conditional acceptance letter.
Denied —A first-time college applicant may be denied admission if academic preparation is not adequate for regular or conditional acceptance.
Appeal —A student who has been denied undergraduate admission may elect to appeal the decision to the Committee on Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid. The student should complete and submit the appeal form (available online and in the Office of Admission) along with updated transcripts, grade reports, test scores, up to two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and any other updated academic information. Appeals are only considered if the applicant has new information regarding extenuating circumstances or new or updated information to the academic record. Only one appeal per academic year is permitted. The Committee on Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid will review all appeal requests thoroughly. Appeal decisions are considered final.
Texas Wesleyan University reserves the right to process background checks on any applicants prior to admission to the University. Information pertaining to the admission of a student shall become the property of the University and will not be returned to the student.
Admission of Transfer Students
Students who have successfully completed 12 or more transferable credits from another accredited college are invited to apply for undergraduate transfer admission. Transfer students are those who hold a high school diploma or the accepted equivalent and have attended another college or university.
A student applying for admission to Texas Wesleyan University as a transfer student from another accredited college must submit the following to the Office of Admission:
For all transfer students:
- Application for Admission—A completed application for admission. Forms may be obtained online from the Admissions page on the Texas Wesleyan University website, www.txwes.edu.
- Transcripts—Official final transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended. Official transcripts must be sent to Texas Wesleyan University directly from the institution or delivered in person via sealed envelope. The transcript must bear an official seal and/or signature. Failure to list all previously attended institutions on the application can result in future dismissal. Transcripts presented for admission will be destroyed after one year if applicant does not enroll.
For transfer students with fewer than 24 hours of transferable work:
- Application for Admission—Applications can be obtained from the Texas Wesleyan University website, http://www.txwes.edu/admissions/.
- Transcripts—Official final transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended. Official transcripts must be sent to Texas Wesleyan University directly from the institution or delivered in person via sealed envelope. The transcript must bear an official seal and/or signature.
- High School Transcript—Each applicant transferring with fewer than 24 hours of transferable work from a regionally accredited institution must submit an official transcript from the high school from which she/he graduated or an official copy of the General Education Development Diploma test results.
- Tests—Applicants transferring with fewer than 24 hours of college credit must submit official results from the American College Testing (ACT) program or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Board directly to the Office of Admission from the testing services or via an official high school transcript. Texas Wesleyan's ACT code number is 4222 and SAT code number is 6828. Transfer applicants with fewer than 30 hours of transferable credit who have been out of high school for seven or more years must submit a current ACT, SAT score, or submit official THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment) results for admission. Higher THEA scores may be required for admission to specific academic programs.
For regular admission, transfer applicants (students with previous college/university level work) must hold a high school diploma or the accepted equivalent and meet the following criteria:
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale). GPA is computed based on college/university level work transferred from regionally accredited institutions not to include remedial or non-college level work. Coursework taken through a trimester system will be converted to a 4.0 scale.
- Students transferring fewer than 24 semester hours must provide official high school transcripts or equivalent, and a combined university-level/high school level GPA will be computed. These students must also submit a SAT combined score of at least 1,000 (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math), if taken after March 2016 or ACT score of 19 to be eligible for an admission decision. SAT scores taken prior to 2016 will also be accepted for admissions purposes. Transfer applicants who take the THEA must score a 230 on the Reading and Mathematics sections. For the Writing section, the minimum passing score is 220. To determine the SAT score used for an admissions decision, the top scores from each section will be added together to create a “super score”. Super scoring is only done on the same version of a test. Applicants with scores from SAT tests taken prior to March 2016 will be compared using College Board concordance tables.
- Specific academic programs may require higher entrance requirements, and applications are subject to review by the dean of the appropriate school for admission approval.
- Freshman undergraduate students must declare and be accepted into a major field of study by the time they have earned 60 hours of credit.
- Undergraduate students entering with 45 to 74 credit hours must declare and be accepted into a major field of study by the time they have earned 15 credit hours at Texas Wesleyan University.
- Undergraduate students entering with 75 or more credit hours must be accepted into a major field of study as a condition for admission.
- For information regarding the awarding of transfer credits, please refer to the Transfer Credit section in this catalog.
A student suspended from another university who transfers to Texas Wesleyan University must have served the suspension according to Texas Wesleyan University guidelines or show documentation for eligibility to return to the suspending institution prior to enrollment. Coursework taken during suspension is not transferable to Texas Wesleyan University. Refer to the Academic Probation/Suspension section in this catalog.
Transfer Admission Status
Each application for transfer admission is individually reviewed by admission officers under the guidelines provided by the Committee on Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid.
Regular Academic Acceptance—Granted to applicants who meet the criteria as outlined above or after review by the Committee on Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid. The offer of admission is contingent upon continuing academic achievement and completion of the transfer coursework. The Committee on Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid may rescind offers of admission for students whose academic or behavior records are not consistent with information presented in the application process. Texas Wesleyan welcomes application without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status.
Conditional Academic Acceptance—May be granted after review by the Committee on Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid, composed of appointed faculty members. Applicants who are referred to the admission committee for consideration must demonstrate evidence of potential success and may be required to submit a personal essay, letters of recommendation, or other items. The conditions, requirements, or any limitations of acceptance are outlined in the conditional acceptance letter.
Probationary Academic Status—New undergraduate students applying as transfer students, who are or were on probationary status at the last college/university attended, may be admitted and enroll under probationary status at Texas Wesleyan University. Refer to the section on “Academic Standards” of this catalog regarding this enrollment status.
Denied—Denied transfer students may request admission counseling for a strategy to improve her/his overall cumulative grade point average prior to enrollment. Any student may be denied admission at the sole discretion of the University.
Appeal—A student who has been denied undergraduate admission may elect to appeal the decision to the Committee on Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid. The student should complete and submit the appeal form (available online and in the Office of Admission) along with updated transcripts, grade reports, test scores, up to two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and any other updated academic information. Appeals are only considered if the applicant has new information regarding extenuating circumstances or new or updated information to the academic record. Only one appeal per academic year is permitted. The Committee on Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid will review all appeal requests thoroughly. Appeal decisions are considered final.
Texas Wesleyan University reserves the right to process background checks on any applicants prior to admission to the University. Information pertaining to the admission of a student shall become the property of the University and may not be returned to the student.
Transfer Credit
A student transferring from a regionally accredited college or university will be granted credit for work earned elsewhere, provided the work is comparable to that offered by Texas Wesleyan University. All transferring student documents will be evaluated in accordance with the academic standards as outlined in the Texas Wesleyan University catalog regarding academic probation, suspension, and readmission after academic suspension.
A student who transfers to Texas Wesleyan University may receive credit for courses taken more than once if, and only if, the institution of higher education granting the original credit indicates in its catalog that the course may be re-taken for credit.
“Applied” courses may only transfer upon initial admission into Texas Wesleyan to meet the requirements of approved degree programs. Once accepted into the University, a student may not use these courses in any other program other than the program of admission.
If a student successfully completes the state of Texas 42 semester credit hour baccalaureate core curriculum at any Texas public institution of higher education, that block of courses may be transferred to Texas Wesleyan University and will be substituted for Texas Wesleyan’s General Education Curriculum (GEC). A student who transfers from a private institution with a core curriculum equivalent to Texas Wesleyan University’s core curriculum may be able to transfer that block of courses as determined on a case-by-case basis. All students will still be required to take three hours of an approved religion course (unless already completed) as listed in the General Education Curriculum requirements. A student suspended or dismissed from a previous institution will not receive the waiver of the General Education Curriculum. Students should also note that although exempt from the General Education requirement, they might still be required to take specific prerequisite courses for other courses.
In the General Education Curriculum, EXS 1220 is a wellness course for which an activity course will not substitute.
The University Registrar, in consultation with the appropriate academic dean, determines the transferability of courses.
The transfer of courses is subject to the limitations of the residency requirement for the major and for graduation. Transfer of courses is also limited by the provision that courses that were completed 10 or more years before matriculation may, at the discretion of the dean of the school in which the student is enrolled, have to be repeated.
Texas Wesleyan University will not accept the transfer of Intermediate Algebra for credit from any institution.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) - Police officers enrolling as students who provide official evidence of passing the TCLEOSE state licensing examination will be provided the following credit:
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CRJ 1301
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
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CRJ 2323
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Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
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CRJ 2314
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Criminal Investigation
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CRJ 2328
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Police Systems and Practice
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Transfer Articulation Agreements
To facilitate the transfer process of new students, Texas Wesleyan University cooperates with area community colleges in a Transfer Guarantee Program. Upon initial enrollment, students who transfer from an institution with which Texas Wesleyan University has a Transfer Guarantee Agreement may select the Texas Wesleyan University catalog in effect at the time of matriculation or a previous catalog not to exceed two years prior to matriculation. Official documentation as to catalog selection will be entered into the student’s permanent file as part of the transfer admission process. Texas Wesleyan has Transfer Guarantee Agreements with Angelina Community College, Collin College, Dallas County Community College, Grayson College, Hill College, Ranger College, Tarrant County College, Weatherford College, and Cottey College (Nevada, MO). The University will continue to honor its past agreement with former institution Lon Morris College. Texas Wesleyan University also has a Concurrent Admission Agreement with Hill College.
Community college students who plan to transfer to Texas Wesleyan University should consult with a community college counselor or an admission counselor in the Office of Admission at Texas Wesleyan University for information regarding courses to be transferred or the Admission page on the Texas Wesleyan University website at www.txwes.edu.
Admission of International Students
Texas Wesleyan University welcomes applications from international students. International students seeking admission to Texas Wesleyan University must hold the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma and be proficient in English. Acceptance to the University may be granted on the basis of an academic record otherwise complete but pending final secondary school graduation. However, a final secondary school transcript documenting graduation must be submitted prior to the beginning of the student's initial semester at Texas Wesleyan University. For complete application instructions, international applicants should refer to the international admissions pages at https://txwes.edu/admissions/international/.
First-year applicants will be reviewed for regular admission according to a cumulative weighted secondary school grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants with thirteen or more transferable college-level credits are reviewed for regular admission based on a U.S. equivalent cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale). GPA does not include remedial or non-college level work. Coursework taken in through a trimester system will be converted to a 4.0 scale.
For undergraduate admission consideration, international applicants must submit the following:
- Completed and signed International Student Application.
- Transcripts, marks-sheets, and other evidence of the applicant’s educational experience, including complete records from secondary schools and each college or university attended. Applicants with the equivalent of one year or more of college-level study may submit only college or university records. Records should include courses taken and grades received and must reflect degrees and diplomas awarded. Certified English translations must be submitted as requested and as appropriate. Texas Wesleyan University evaluates all records, determines equivalency per the U.S. credit system and, in certain cases, may require evaluation by a university-approved foreign credentials evaluator.
- Evidence of English proficiency through one of the following:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 68/190/520 (internet, computer, paper-based) minimum (scores must be less than two years old);
- IELTS score of 6.0 minimum (must be less than two years old) or 5.0/5.5 for full admission via the Linguistic Diversity Bridge Program (scores must be less than two years old);
- Other official evidence of English language proficiency, as approved by Texas Wesleyan University.
Note: The University is the sole judge of a student's English proficiency.
To be issued Form I-20, international applicants must be admitted to the academic program and must submit evidence of sufficient funding for the period of study in the U.S.
Prior to registration, proof of medical insurance approved by Texas Wesleyan University is required. If insurance is not submitted, a charge will be posted to the student account for a policy.
International Admission Status
Each application for international admission is individually reviewed by international admission officers under the guidelines above.
Regular Academic Acceptance —Granted to applicants who meet regular international admissions criteria.
Conditional Academic Acceptance —May be granted after review by the Committee on International Education. Applicants referred to the Committee for consideration must demonstrate evidence of potential success through a review of transcripts, a personal essay, letters of recommendation, resumes, and/or test scores. The Committee will offer conditional admission to an applicant a) with a record of continuously-improving academic performance through the most recent term of enrollment, b) who presents a grade point average not meeting requirements for regular admission due to one or more terms of poor academic performance occurring more than 3 years prior to the last term of enrollment, and/or c) who, through a personal essay, letters of recommendation, resumes, and/or test scores, reflects an ability to succeed within the Texas Wesleyan University academic environment, provided the environment is substantively different than that previously available to the applicant. The Committee will furthermore offer conditional admission only to applicants not meeting minimum GPA requirements; the Committee may not conditionally admit applicants not meeting minimum English proficiency requirements who are not otherwise waived from providing proof of English proficiency.
Provisional Acceptance—International students admitted based on unofficial transcripts and uncertified copies of official academic transcripts, diplomas, test scores, marks sheets, grade reports, and other credentials are admitted provisionally. Provisional applicants are regularly admitted when identical official academic documents or certified copies thereof are submitted.
Probationary Academic Status—New undergraduate students applying as international students, who are or were on probationary status at the last college/university attended, may be admitted and enroll under probationary status at Texas Wesleyan University. Refer to the section on “Academic Standards” of the Catalog regarding this enrollment status.
Denied—Students not offered regular or conditional admission are denied. Applicants denied may request admission counseling for a strategy to improve their overall cumulative grade point average prior to enrollment. Any student may be denied admission at the sole discretion of the University.
Appeal—An international applicant denied undergraduate admission may elect to appeal the decision to the Committee on International Education. The student should complete and submit the appeal along with updated transcripts, grade reports, test scores, up to two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and any other updated academic information. Appeals are only considered if the applicant has new information regarding extenuating circumstances or new or updated information to the academic record. Only one appeal per academic year is permitted. All appeal requests will be reviewed thoroughly by the Committee on International Education. Appeal decisions are considered final.
Applicants whose admissions files are complete after the priority date may be subject to committee review and/or approval.
Texas Wesleyan University reserves the right to process background checks on any applicants prior to admission to the University. Information pertaining to the admission of a student shall become the property of the University and may not be returned to the student.
Admission of Former Students
Any former Texas Wesleyan student who has not been enrolled at Texas Wesleyan University for two or more consecutive long (fall and spring) semesters must reapply for admission. The student must complete the online admission application and provide official transcript(s) from all colleges attended during her/his absence from Texas Wesleyan University. Students applying for readmission must meet the standard admission criteria and are subject to review by the Committee on Admissions, Scholarships, and Financial Aid.
A student who has been suspended from Texas Wesleyan because of her/his academic record or disciplinary reasons must re-file an application for admission. If she/he has taken college courses for credit at another institution during the period of suspension, she/he will not receive credit for this work toward a degree from Texas Wesleyan.
A student seeking readmission after academic suspension must meet with her/his academic advisor and the dean of the school. The academic advisor and the dean of the school will send a written recommendation to the Provost regarding the readmission of the student. If readmitted, the student will be on academic probation and will be expected to satisfy the requirements for continued enrollment at the end of the semester (refer to Academic Probation/Suspension Policy in this catalog.)
Readmission of a student who has been placed on administrative suspension will be considered on a case-by-case basis only unless specifically disallowed under the administrative suspension. Readmission must be reviewed by the Dean of Students and/or Provost after petition by the student and is not guaranteed.
Admission as a Transient/Non-Degree Seeking Student through a Consortium or University Partnership
Students who enroll in credit courses at Texas Wesleyan University as part of a consortium or partnership agreement between the student’s home institution and Texas Wesleyan will meet requirements set forth in the consortial agreement, be in good academic standing at their home institution, and meet admission criteria for transient/non-degree-seeking students at Texas Wesleyan University. The home institution will certify that the students satisfy academic standing and admissions criteria, as well as course prerequisites.
Admission as an Undergraduate Transient/Non-Degree Seeking Student
A student seeking to enroll in courses at Texas Wesleyan University as a non-degree seeking student may be admitted as a transient student. The student must complete the Application for Non-Degree Admission in the Office of Admissions and supply an official transcript from their most recent institution. Students will be admitted on the condition of their current or most recent academic standing and will be allowed to take up to but no more than 11 hours of credit. Should a transient student decide to apply for degree-seeking status at Texas Wesleyan University or attempt to enroll in courses that meet or surpass 12 hours, the student will be required to complete the full admission process as a transfer student.
International students admitted to approved exchange, cooperative, leveling, and prerequisite programs, as well as transient international students required by U.S. Immigration to enroll full time, are exempt from the maximum 11 hours of credit and may enroll in the number of hours allowed by their program and/or required by U.S. Immigration. These students must complete the full international student admission process.
Admission as a Concurrent High School Student and Special High School Programs
High school seniors may enroll in credit courses at Texas Wesleyan University during their senior year. Admission requires submission of application for admission, sixth-semester official high school transcript, and a letter of recommendation from the high school principal to the Office of Admission. The course load is limited to a maximum of 6 hours per semester. Students must complete the Freshman Admissions Application.
High school students who enroll in credit courses at Texas Wesleyan University as part of a dual-enrollment or Early College High School partnership between the student’s high school and Texas Wesleyan will meet admission criteria pursuant to the agreement between the high school and Texas Wesleyan. Students recommended by their high school will complete an application and will be required to meet certain course prerequisites.
Students in the “Upward Bound” programs at Texas Wesleyan may enroll in select credit courses pursuant to the agreement between Upward Bound and Texas Wesleyan University.
For additional information about joint high school and the Upward Bound programs, please refer to the individual program page listed under Special Academic Programs.
Admission to Special Academic Programs
The University has several special academic programs that students may be admitted under to take college-level courses. For specific admissions criteria, please refer to the individual program page listed under Special Academic Programs.
Academic Fresh Start
In keeping with the Texas Education Code, 51.929, applicants to Texas Wesleyan University may seek initial admission to the undergraduate programs of the University under the provisions of “Academic Fresh Start,” which allow an applicant to ask that the University not consider undergraduate credits or grades that were earned 10 or more years prior to current matriculation. “Academic Fresh Start” is an inclusive policy. An applicant requesting and approved for “Academic Fresh Start,” will not receive credit for any undergraduate college work that was earned 10 or more years prior to current matriculation. The Texas Wesleyan University transcript of the student will indicate that she/he requested and was approved for “Academic Fresh Start.” The transcript will reflect all undergraduate college work attempted within the 10-year period after the student was approved for “Academic Fresh Start,” and these grades and credits earned will be used for purposes of calculating grade point average, class standing, and/or meeting graduation and other requirements of the University. The applicant must submit an Academic Fresh Start request, available in the Admission Office, to the Office of Student Records for approval prior to admission and registration.
Course Credit by Examination and Advanced Placement
While earning a baccalaureate degree from Texas Wesleyan University, a student will be allowed a maximum of 30 hours for correspondence courses, Advanced Placement Program (AP) tests, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations, International Baccalaureate, and challenge examinations. No more than one-fourth of the requirements for a major subject may be completed by these courses. A student may not apply CLEP, AP, International Baccalaureate or challenge exam credit to the 45-credit hour residency requirement.
Advanced Placement
Official results from the Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Board, which are taken at the completion of high school AP classes, may be submitted for college credit to the Office of Student Records. (The AP exams reflect the material generally agreed upon to be appropriate for introductory course work at the college level.) Academic credit or advanced placement will be granted for a score of 3, 4, or 5, depending on the subject. Consult with the Office of Admission for specific requirements.
For more information or to find a testing center please refer to: https://ap.collegeboard.org/
| Exam Title |
Score |
Credited Course |
| Studio Art |
3 |
FAR 1000 (elective) |
| History of Art |
3 |
FAR 1000 (elective) |
| Computer Science A |
4 |
CSC 1321 |
| Computer Science B |
4 |
CSC 1321 |
| (credit for CSC 1321 will be given only once either for Test A or B, not for both) |
| Biology |
4 |
BIO 1406 |
| Chemistry |
4 |
CHE 1415 |
| English Language & Composition |
4 |
ENG 1301 |
| English Literature & Composition |
4 |
ENG 1302 |
| Environmental Science |
4 |
NSC 1400 (elective) |
| European History |
3,4,5 |
HIS 3335 or HIS 3336 |
| U. S. History |
3 |
HIS 2321 |
|
4 |
plus HIS 2324 |
| World History |
3 |
HIS 2301 |
|
4 |
plus HIS 2303 |
| Human Geography |
3 |
GEG 2305 |
| Foreign Language |
3,4,5 |
6,9,12 hours foreign language |
| Calculus AB |
3 |
MAT 1324 |
| Calculus BC |
4 |
MAT 1324 |
|
5 |
plus MAT 1325 |
| Physics C Part I |
3 |
PHY 1401 |
| Physics C Part II |
3 |
PHY 1402 |
| U.S. Government and Politics |
3 |
POL 2311 |
|
4,5 |
POL 2000 (elective) |
| Comparative Government and Politics |
3 |
3 hours elective credit |
| Music Theory |
3 |
2 hours Music Theory I |
| Economics Macro |
3 |
ECO 2305 |
| Economics Micro |
3 |
ECO 2306 |
| Psychology |
3 |
PSY 1301 |
| Statistics |
3 |
BUA 2321 |
College Level Examination Program
Texas Wesleyan University welcomes a wide variety of students and recognizes that many of them possess previously acquired knowledge of specific subjects. The University, therefore, honors such knowledge by awarding credit for the following CLEP tests, provided that an acceptable score is attained and certain guidelines are followed, when applicable. In addition, CLEP credits that meet Texas Wesleyan University standards will be accepted for transfer students.
For more information or to find a testing center please refer to: https://clep.collegeboard.org/
Guidelines
CLEP exams represent entry-level courses and, except under rare circumstances to be determined by the appropriate dean, should be taken during the first two years of college study.
A CLEP exam cannot be used to receive credit for any course that is a prerequisite to a course in which the student has already earned college credit.
Passing CLEP scores cannot be used to replace any grade, including an “F,” that the student has previously earned for a course at Texas Wesleyan University, or at another college or university.
CLEP scores will not be included in the grade point average at Texas Wesleyan University, but they will be included in the total required credit hours and on the transcript.
International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program, a demanding pre-university course of study, is recognized for the purposes of admission, where the IB diploma may be presented in lieu of a high school diploma; and where course credit, advanced placement without credit, or a combination of these may be awarded. A minimum grade of 4 is required in the student’s area of concentration.
An International Baccalaureate student must meet admission requirements as stated above in the appropriate category. Each subject grade is derived from two sources – internal assessment and external assessment. The internal assessment is based on the student’s work in her/his studies; the external assessment is based on examination or on a piece of work produced by the student. Exam answers and pieces of work are submitted to external IB examiners for grading. The Diploma requires the student to score a minimum of 24 total points, satisfactorily complete the subject courses, the Theory of Knowledge course, the CAS activities, and the Extended Essay. The official IB transcript must be submitted upon application to Texas Wesleyan University. A maximum of 30 hours of credit may be awarded with subject credit hours to be determined by individual departments.
Prior Learning Experience
Students may receive undergraduate academic credit for learning acquired outside the collegiate classroom, called prior learning experience. Texas Wesleyan recognizes that learning may result from work experience, work-related training, special interests, and travel in addition to enrollment at an academic institution for academic credit; however, credit will be awarded only for college-level learning, not for experience alone. It will not be awarded for vocational or technical experience, and eligible students must possess a minimum of four years of significant work experience.
Two options for seeking undergraduate academic credit for non-collegiate learning are preparing a portfolio or taking challenge examinations (see below). Additional opportunities for seeking academic credit are through correspondence courses, the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and educational activities listed in the guides of the American Council on Education or the Military Guide to Service Schools. Thirty (30) hours is the maximum number of academic credit hours allowed when using one or more of these options, and this credit may not be applied to the 45 credit hour residency required for graduation. No more than one-fourth of the required hours for a major subject may be fulfilled by prior learning experience credit or challenge exams. (See Graduation Degree Requirements section).
Students should possess adequate writing and critical thinking skills that will enable them to develop a portfolio of sufficient depth and quality. The dean of the major program in which she/he expects to enroll should be consulted for assistance in identifying and verifying the types of skills and learning to be assessed for college-level credit.
Students may attempt challenge exams for specific undergraduate credit with the approval of the Dean of their school. However, these exams may not be available in all areas. Challenge exams may be provided to students who have attained knowledge equivalent to University courses through life experiences and to students who attended schools with limited or no transferability. Exam scores required for credit will be determined by the individual school. Thirty (30) hours is the maximum number of undergraduate academic credit hours allowed through challenge exams or any other prior learning experience credit.
Students may transfer in challenge exams from other 4-year universities to Texas Wesleyan University. Credit for this exam must be reflected on the student's official university transcript from where the exam was taken. Credit must be approved by the Office of Student Records.
Placement Exams
Placement Testing
The following scores demonstrate that a student is ready for college level work. If you meet one or more of the below requirements, you are exempt from placement testing.
- Scored a 23 or higher on the ACT composite and a minimum of 19 on both the English and the math tests.
- SAT administered March 2016 or later: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) minimum score of 480 exempts student from Reading and Writing Placement Tests; Mathematics minimum score of 530 (no combined score needed) exempts student from Math Placement Test. (SAT scores administered before March 2016 are not exempt)
- Transfer from another institution having satisfactorily completed college-level coursework in the subject of exemption.
- Student with a 4 on the AP English exam is exempt from the English Placement test.
- Student with a 3 or higher on AP Calculus AB test or 4 or higher on the AP Calculus test is exempt from Math Placement test.
If a student does not meet the above score requirements, they must take the designed placement test or submit official TSI scores for placement into the appropriate developmental courses. (Refer to course description and requirements)
Freshman students who have a Math SAT score of 600 or above or MATH ACT score of 28 take the Precalculus or higher based on performance on the exam.
Students must enroll in ENG-1301 and ENG-1302 within their first 30 cumulative hours.
Full time students who have completed 15 hours cumulative must enroll in the appropriate math course each semester until completion of their general education mathematics requirement. Part time students taking more than one course fall under the requirement after completing 30 semester hours cumulative.
Students should consult the Coordinator of Academic Placement Testing or txwes.edu or test dates and inquires.
Enrollment Deposit
A student wishing to confirm enrollment is required to submit a $100 enrollment deposit and register for Orientation by May 1. The enrollment deposit is non-refundable and will be credited to the student’s tuition account.