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Page 1: Agenda Items Meeting of the Board of Regentsassets.system.tamus.edu/files/bor/pdf/Agenda...AGENDA ITEMS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM April 27, 2017

Agenda Items Meeting

of the Board of Regents

April 27, 2017

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4/20/2017

*Certified by the general counsel or other appropriate attorney as confidential or information that may be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with Section 551.1281 and Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code.

AGENDA ITEMS

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

April 27, 2017 College Station, Texas

1. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

1.1 Approval of Increased Athletics Fee at Texas A&M University-Commerce, A&M System

2. COMMITTEE ON AUDIT 3. COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS AND PHYSICAL PLANT

3.1 Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services, and

Approval for Construction for the Capital Improvements Project, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas (Project No. 05-3204)

3.2 Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Pre-Construction and

Construction Services, and Approval for Construction for the Energy Consumption Reduction Project, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas (Project No. 05-3251)

3.3 Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services, and

Approval for Construction for the TTI Headquarters Project, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Bryan, Texas (Project No. 12-3224)

3.4 Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services, and

Approval for Construction for the Education Complex Project, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, Texas (Project No. 17-3207)

3.5 Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services, and

Approval for Construction for the Renovate Jarrett Hall Phase II Project, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas (Project No. 18-3227)

3.6 Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services, and

Approval for Construction for the Amarillo Center Renovation Phase II Project, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas (Project No. 18-3250)

3.7 Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services, and

Approval for Construction for the Academic and Student Services Building Project, Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Texarkana, Texas (Project No. 22-3200)

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*Certified by the general counsel or other appropriate attorney as confidential or information that may be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with Section 551.1281 and Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code.

3.8 Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services, and

Approval for Construction for the Dentistry Clinical Education Facility Project, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Dallas, Texas (Project No. 23-3202)

3.9 Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services, and

Approval for Construction for the Energy Conservation Measures Project, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, Texas (Project No. 21-1701)

Report

Report of System Construction Projects Authorized by the Board

4. COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS 4.1 Approval of Changes to the Admissions Standards for System Member Universities for

the 2018-19 Academic Year, A&M System

5. THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS (not assigned to Committee) 5.1 (PLACEHOLDER) Adoption of a Resolution Recognizing Jonathan Espinoza for Being

Named as a 2017 Truman Scholar by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation 5.2 Adoption of a Resolution Honoring Mr. Van H. Taylor for His Outstanding Dedication and

Service as Trustee of the Texas A&M Foundation 5.3 (PLACEHOLDER) Adoption of a Resolution Recognizing Ms. Stephanie Y. Martinez for Her

Service as the 2016-2017 Student Member of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System and Bestowing the Title of Student Regent Emeritus

5.4 Appointment of Member of Board of Directors of The University of Texas Investment

Management Company 5.9 (PLACEHOLDER) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring and Recognizing the Sacrifices of the

Texas A&M University Class of 1917

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*Certified by the general counsel or other appropriate attorney as confidential or information that may be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with Section 551.1281 and Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code.

Executive Session Items 5.5 *Authorization to Lease Approximately 15,592 Square Feet of Office Space in the City of

Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, Texas A&M 5.6 *Authorization to Purchase an Office/Laboratory Building in College Station,

Brazos County, Texas, and Appropriation for the Building Purchase, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station

5.7 *Authorization for the President to Negotiate and Execute a New Employment Contract

with Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Texas A&M 5.8 *Authorization for the Chairman to Negotiate and Execute an Extension of the

Employment Agreement with the Chancellor, TAMUS BOR 6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

The Texas A&M University System/Board of Regents

6.1 Approval of Minutes, BOR 6.2 Approval of Revisions to System Policy 03.01, System Mission, Vision, Core Values and

Strategic Planning 6.3 Approval of Revisions to System Policy 21.05, Gifts, Donations, Grants and Endowments 6.4 Approval of Revisions to System Policy 51.04, Delegations of Authority on Construction

Projects 6.5 Approval of First Financial Bank as a System Depository 6.6 Granting of the Title of Emeritus, April 2017 6.7 Confirmation of Appointment and Commissioning of Peace Officers 6.8 Approval of Fiscal Year 2018 Holiday Schedules Prairie View A&M University 6.9 Approval of Academic Tenure, April 2017 Tarleton State University 6.10 Approval of Academic Tenure, April 2017 6.11 *Naming of the West Side Addition to Tarleton Memorial Stadium

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*Certified by the general counsel or other appropriate attorney as confidential or information that may be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with Section 551.1281 and Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code.

Texas A&M International University 6.12 Approval of Academic Tenure, April 2017 6.13 Granting of Faculty Development Leave for FY 2018 Texas A&M University 6.14 Approval of Major Change in Function, Focus and Funding Source and Change in Name

for the Texas A&M Institute for Public Health Improvement 6.15 Approval of a New Bachelor of Science Degree Program with a Major in Food Systems

Industry Management, and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

6.16 *Authorization to Establish Two Quasi-Endowments 6.17 Approval of Academic Tenure, April 2017 6.18 *Namings of Academic Rooms and Spaces in the Music Activities Center 6.19 *Naming of the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans 6.20 *Naming of the Softball Stadium 6.37 (PLACEHOLDER) Adoption of a Resolution Recognizing the Texas A&M University

Women’s Equestrian Team on Winning the 2017 National Collegiate Equestrian Association National Championship

6.38 (PLACEHOLDER) Adoption of a Resolution Recognizing the Texas A&M University

Men’s Track & Field Team on Winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Indoor Track & Field Championship

Texas A&M University-Central Texas 6.21 Approval of Academic Tenure, April 2017 6.22 Granting of Faculty Development Leave for FY 2018 6.23 Approval of Amended Mission Statement and Authorization to Provide Notification to

the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Texas A&M University-Commerce 6.24 Approval of a New Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program in Photography, and

Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 6.25 Approval of Academic Tenure, April 2017

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*Certified by the general counsel or other appropriate attorney as confidential or information that may be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with Section 551.1281 and Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 6.26 Approval of a New Bachelor of Arts Degree Program with a Major in Media Arts, and

Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 6.27 Approval of Academic Tenure, April 2017 6.28 Granting of Faculty Development Leave for FY 2018 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 6.29 Approval of a New Bachelor of Science Degree Program with a Major in Industrial

Engineering, and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

6.30 Approval of Academic Tenure, April 2017 Texas A&M University-San Antonio 6.31 Approval of Academic Tenure, April 2017 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 6.32 Approval of Academic Tenure, April 2017 West Texas A&M University 6.33 Approval of Academic Tenure, April 2017 6.34 Granting of Faculty Development Leave for FY 2018 6.35 Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the West Texas A&M University Men’s Cross Country

Program Texas A&M Forest Service 6.36 Confirmation of Appointment and Commissioning of Peace Officer

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A&M System ........................................ The Texas A&M University System A&M-Central Texas .............................. Texas A&M University-Central Texas A&M-Commerce .................................. Texas A&M University-Commerce A&M-Corpus Christi ............................. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi A&M-San Antonio ................................ Texas A&M University-San Antonio A/E ........................................................ Architect/Engineer AgriLife Extension................................. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service AgriLife Research ................................. Texas A&M AgriLife Research BOR ...................................................... Board of Regents FP&C ..................................................... Facilities Planning and Construction NCTM ................................................... National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing POR ....................................................... Program of Requirements PUF ....................................................... Permanent University Fund PVAMU ................................................. Prairie View A&M University RFS ........................................................ Revenue Financing System TAMHSC ............................................... Texas A&M Health Science Center TAMIU .................................................. Texas A&M International University TAMUG ................................................. Texas A&M University at Galveston TAMUT ................................................. Texas A&M University-Texarkana Tarleton ................................................ Tarleton State University TEES ...................................................... Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station TEEX...................................................... Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Texas A&M at Qatar ............................. Texas A&M University at Qatar Texas A&M ........................................... Texas A&M University Texas A&M-Kingsville ........................... Texas A&M University-Kingsville TFS ........................................................ Texas A&M Forest Service THECB ................................................... Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board TTI ......................................................... Texas A&M Transportation Institute TVMDL .................................................. Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory UTIMCO ................................................ The University of Texas Investment Management Company WTAMU ................................................ West Texas A&M University

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Agenda Item No.

AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING

Submitted by: Billy Hamilton, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of Increased Athletics Fee at Texas A&M University-Commerce

Proposed Board Action:

Approve the proposed increased athletics fee at Texas A&M University-Commerce to be

effective with the fall 2017 semester.

Background Information:

The Texas Education Code provides guidance on all student tuition, fees and charges allowable

for collection by institutions of higher education. Many of the authorized tuition and fees require

approval from the Board of Regents prior to implementation. Texas Education Code 54.5397,

Intercollegiate Athletics Fee; Texas A&M University–Commerce, requires approval by a student

vote to increase the fee by 10 percent or more of the total fee last approved by student vote. A

student vote was held on April 12, 2017, with students approving the increase.

Texas A&M University-Commerce proposes a $21.01 per semester credit hour increase, with a

maximum of $416 per semester. The new rate would be $32 per semester credit hour.

This increase will only impact new undergraduate and graduate students either transferring or

enrolling for the first time and students who selected the one-year tuition and fee plan. This

proposed increase will not impact any currently enrolled students who are on a guaranteed tuition

and fee plan.

A&M System Funding or Other Financial Implications:

See attachment.

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Agenda Item No.

THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer

April 13, 2017

Members, Board of Regents

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of Increased Athletics Fee

I recommend adoption of the following minute order:

“A student vote has been held in accordance with the Texas Education

Code.

The request for an increased athletics fee by Texas A&M University-

Commerce, as shown on the attached exhibit, is approved to be effective with

the fall 2017 semester.”

Respectfully submitted,

Billy Hamilton

Executive Vice Chancellor and

Chief Financial Officer

Approval Recommended: Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

John Sharp Ray Bonilla

Chancellor General Counsel

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Request for Increased Student FeeTEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE

Athletics Fee

INTERNAL MAXIMUM:Current Fee: $10.99 for Fall and Spring Current: $142.87 for Fall and Spring

$10.99 for Summer $142.87 for SummerProposed Fee: $32.00 for Fall and Spring Proposed: $416.00 for Fall and Spring

$32.00 for Summer $416.00 for SummerBasis: sch (sch, sem, student, etc.)

Number of Students Affected: 3,200Current Semester Credit Hours: 60,000Projected Semester Credit Hours: 61,000

FY 2018 FY 2018Budget Proposed

FY 2017 without Increase FY 2018Budget fee increase (Decrease) Budget

BEGINNING BALANCE - Actual 0Estimated 0 0

RevenuesFees 2,552,000 2,602,000 866,000 ** 3,468,000Other Revenues 392,000 392,000 392,000Institutional Supplement 3,409,907 3,409,907 (866,000) 2,543,907Total Revenues 6,353,907 6,403,907 0 6,403,907

ExpensesSalaries & Wages 1,990,946 1,990,946 1,990,946Fringe Benefits 552,308 552,308 552,308Departmental Operations 1,755,524 1,755,524 1,755,524Maintenance/Equipment 50,840 50,840 50,840Scholarships 1,921,169 1,971,169 1,971,169Debt Service 83,120 83,120 83,120Total Expenses 6,353,907 6,403,907 0 6,403,907

Increase/Decrease in Balance Revenues less Expenses 0 0 0 0

ENDING BALANCE 0 0 0 0

** The increase of revenue for the first year will be offset by the reduction of institutional support funding toAthletics.

ITEM EXHIBIT

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Request for Increased Student Fee TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE

Athletics Fee Effective fall 2018

I. Programmatic justification and proposed use of the increased fee Texas A&M University-Commerce is currently supplementing our intercollegiate athletics

program with institutional funds. An increase to the Athletics Fee would mean these institutional funds could be redirected for use in academics, including the hiring of new faculty.

II. Public hearing and/or student referendum requirements

Details of the proposed fee increase were presented to students April 2-11, 2017. A student referendum was held on April 12, 2017, and students approved the increase.

III. Budget impact if fee request is not approved

If the fee increase had not been approved, Texas A&M University-Commerce would continue using designated tuition funds to supplement the cost of intercollegiate athletics and would be unable to redirect funding to academics and faculty hires.

IV. Justification for ending balance

No significant ending balance is anticipated. V. Additional information

Of the nine A&M System institutions currently charging an athletics fee, Texas A&M University-Commerce charges the second lowest rate. Peer institutions currently have significantly higher athletics fees than the fee currently charged at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

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Agenda Item No.

AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING Submitted by: Billy Hamilton, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction

Services, and Approval for Construction for the Capital Improvements Project, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas (Project No. 05-3204)

Background and Prior Actions:

The Capital Improvements Project was included as an approved project on the FY 2017 – FY 2021 A&M System Capital Plan approved by the Board at the September 2016 meeting.

Proposed Board Action:

(1) Approve the project scope and budget.

(2) Appropriate $18,208,800 for construction services and related project costs, and revert

previous appropriations to the source account. $2,023,200 has been previously

appropriated.

(3) Approve construction of the Capital Improvements Project at Prairie View A&M

University (PVAMU).

Funding/Budget Amount:

Funding Source

Budget Amount Average Estimated

Annual Debt Service Debt

Service Source

Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds

$14,132,000 $1,133,989 Tuition Revenue

Bonds

Cash (AUF) $ 1,000,000 N/A N/A

Cash (Designated Tuition) $ 5,100,000 N/A N/A

Total Project Funds $20,232,000

Project Justification:

The Taylor, Delco and Nicks buildings were constructed 30‐50 years ago and have long been

landmarks for PVAMU. While the structure of the buildings remains solid, many of their

systems require replacement to extend the lives of these historic buildings. Furthermore, these

buildings no longer meet modern construction code and accessibility requirements.

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Agenda Item Briefing

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This project will modernize these important buildings to extend their lives and allow for future

years of continued operation, while accommodating all visitors, regardless of restrictions, to

include the necessary life safety protection.

In addition to modernizing these three buildings, replacement of the existing police department

building is required. Through previous assessments, construction of a new police department

building has been determined to be the best solution to meet its growth and accreditation

requirements. A 21st century police building is necessary to face the challenges of today, meet

accreditation requirements, and accommodate future growth.

Scope:

The goal of the project scope is to extend the useful life of the buildings while modernizing to

current accessibility and life safety requirements. To define the scope, assessments were

conducted on each of the three buildings in consideration for accessibility, facility condition and

life safety. Results of these assessments have been compiled, estimated and prioritized to fit

within the stated budget, while also meeting the expectations of the campus and the A&M

System. Of primary concern, each building fails in providing currently recognized fire protection

requirements and will require immediate modification.

Each building also shows varying levels of deterioration of the mechanical and piping systems

that require significant attention. As feasible, and wherever required, this project will also bring

each building up to the current accessibility guidelines.

Constraints of the Nicks building, in light of the occupancy load and type, will require a new

addition of approximately 9,000 square feet which will contain fully accessible restrooms and

basement expansion space for fully accessible showers and restrooms.

It is assumed that requirements for the Delco and Taylor buildings can be achieved within the

existing building footprint through interior modifications.

Construction on this project is scheduled to start in May 2017 with substantial completion

scheduled for September 2018. The total project budget is $20,232,000.

Other Major Fiscal Impacts: None.

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Agenda Item No.

THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer

March 8, 2017

Members, Board of Regents

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction

Services, and Approval for Construction for the Capital Improvements Project, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas (Project No. 05-3204)

I recommend adoption of the following minute order:

“The project scope along with a project budget of $20,232,000 for the

Capital Improvements Project is approved.

The amount of $12,108,800 is appropriated from Account No. 01-

083536 Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds (TRB), the amount of

$1,000,000 is appropriated from Account No. 05-080100 AUF Funded

Accounts, and the amount of $5,100,000 is appropriated from Account No.

05-220784 Designated Tuition Reserve Single Use Funds, for construction

services and related project costs.

The Capital Improvements Project, Prairie View A&M University,

Prairie View, Texas, is approved for construction.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Board)

reasonably expects to incur debt in one or more obligations for this project,

and all or a portion of the proceeds received from the sale of such obligations

is reasonably expected to be used to reimburse the account(s) for amounts

previously appropriated and/or expended from such account(s).

As required by Section 5(a) of the Master Resolution of the Revenue Financing System, the Board hereby determines that it will have sufficient

funds to meet the financial obligations of The Texas A&M University System, including sufficient Pledged Revenues to satisfy the Annual Debt Service

Requirements of the Revenue Financing System and to meet all financial

obligations of the Board relating to the Revenue Financing System and that

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March 8, 2017

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the Participants, on whose behalf the debt is issued, possess the financial

capacity to satisfy their Direct Obligations.”

Respectfully submitted,

Billy Hamilton

Executive Vice Chancellor and

Chief Financial Officer

Approval Recommended: Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

John Sharp Ray Bonilla

Chancellor General Counsel

George C. Wright, President

Prairie View A&M University

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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

PROJECT NO. 05-3204

PROJECT BUDGET

1. Amount Available for Construction Contract .............................................. $15,174,000

2. Design-Build Fees ........................................................................................ $ 1,510,000

3. Physical Plant/Facility Services ................................................................... $ 100,000

4. Data / CIS ..................................................................................................... $ 211,000

5. Telecommunications .................................................................................... $ 100,000

6. Security ......................................................................................................... $ 140,000

7. Testing and Air Balancing ............................................................................ $ 200,000

8. Construction Materials Testing .................................................................... $ 90,000

9. Envelope Testing .......................................................................................... $ 175,000

10. Moveable Equipment ................................................................................... $ 10,000

11. Moveable Furnishings .................................................................................. $ 350,000

12. FP&C Project Management and Inspection Fees ......................................... $ 523,000

13. Owner's Contingency ................................................................................... $ 759,000

14. Miscellaneous ............................................................................................... $ 890,000

15. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT .............................................. $20,232,000

ATTACHMENT TO ITEM

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1. BOR Approval of Capital Plan ................................................................. September 4, 2015

2. Issue DB RFQ ..................................................................................................... June 6, 2016

3. Receive DB RFQ Responses ............................................................................ June 27, 2016

4. Shortlist DB Firms ............................................................................................... July 6, 2016

5. Issue DB RFP ....................................................................................................... July 8, 2016

6. Receive DB RFP Responses .............................................................................. July 19, 2016

7. Interview DB Teams .......................................................................................... July 25, 2016

8. DB Ranked Order Approved by Chancellor ................................................... August 4, 2016

9. Design Kickoff ........................................................................................ September 20, 2016

10. Complete Schematic Design .................................................................... December 16, 2016

11. Execute DB Agreement ............................................................................... February 7, 2017

12. Complete Design Development ..................................................................... March 10, 2017

13. Receive GMP from DB .................................................................................. March 10, 2017

14. BOR Approval for Construction ...................................................................... April 27, 2017

15. Submit THECB Application ................................................................................... May 2017

16. Begin Construction ................................................................................................. May 2017

17. Complete Construction Documents ................................................................... October 2017

18. Substantial Completion ................................................................................. September 2018

19. Owner Occupancy .......................................................................................... November 2018

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

PROJECT NO. 05-3204

PROJECT SCHEDULE

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PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITYREVENUE FINANCING SYSTEM5-3204 Capital Improvements

Outstanding Principal InterestDates Principal Amount Amount Annual Total

BONDS 14,132,000.00 YEAR 1 13,704,612.00 427,388.00 706,600.00 1,133,988.00 YEAR 2 13,255,854.00 448,758.00 685,230.60 1,133,988.60 YEAR 3 12,784,658.00 471,196.00 662,792.70 1,133,988.70 YEAR 4 12,289,903.00 494,755.00 639,232.90 1,133,987.90 YEAR 5 11,770,410.00 519,493.00 614,495.16 1,133,988.16 YEAR 6 11,224,942.00 545,468.00 588,520.50 1,133,988.50 YEAR 7 10,652,201.00 572,741.00 561,247.10 1,133,988.10 YEAR 8 10,050,823.00 601,378.00 532,610.06 1,133,988.06 YEAR 9 9,419,376.00 631,447.00 502,541.16 1,133,988.16

YEAR 10 8,756,357.00 663,019.00 470,968.80 1,133,987.80 YEAR 11 8,060,187.00 696,170.00 437,817.86 1,133,987.86 YEAR 12 7,329,208.00 730,979.00 403,009.36 1,133,988.36 YEAR 13 6,561,680.00 767,528.00 366,460.40 1,133,988.40 YEAR 14 5,755,776.00 805,904.00 328,084.00 1,133,988.00 YEAR 15 4,909,576.00 846,200.00 287,788.80 1,133,988.80 YEAR 16 4,021,067.00 888,509.00 245,478.80 1,133,987.80 YEAR 17 3,088,132.00 932,935.00 201,053.36 1,133,988.36 YEAR 18 2,108,550.00 979,582.00 154,406.60 1,133,988.60 YEAR 19 1,079,989.00 1,028,561.00 105,427.50 1,133,988.50 YEAR 20 - 1,079,989.00 53,999.46 1,133,988.46

14,132,000.00$ 8,547,765.12$ 22,679,765.12$

Long-term rates are assumed to be 5.00%. Rates are subject to market change.Actual debt service will correspond to the TRB appropriations provided by the State.Prepared by the Office of the Treasurer - Treasury Services 2/19/17

Rates are subject to market change. Amounts are preliminary estimathat will be revised at the time bonds are issued.

Tuition Revenue

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Capital Improvements

Prairie View A&M University Project No. 05-3204

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Agenda Item No.

AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING Submitted by: Billy Hamilton, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Pre-Construction

and Construction Services, and Approval for Construction for the Energy Consumption Reduction Project, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas (Project No. 05-3251)

Background and Prior Actions:

The Energy Consumption Reduction Project was included as an approved project on the FY 2017 – FY 2021 A&M System Capital Plan approved by the Board at the September 2016 meeting at a planning amount of $7,500,000. The current planning amount is $15,302,030.

Proposed Board Action:

(1) Approve the project scope and budget.

(2) Appropriate $15,302,030 for pre-construction and construction services and related

project costs.

(3) Approve construction of the Energy Consumption Reduction Project at Prairie View

A&M University (PVAMU).

Funding/Budget Amount:

Funding Source

Budget Amount Average Estimated

Annual Debt Service Debt

Service Source

Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds

$14,534,013 $906,740 Energy Savings

Cash (Designated Tuition) $ 768,017 N/A N/A

Total Project Funds $15,302,030

Background Information:

The proposed project will be budget neutral by reducing utility consumption across the campus and reallocating those utility cost savings to fund the loan payments. The Energy Service Company (ESCO) has designed the portfolio of conservation measures included in this project to be implemented without the need for additional funds to the existing budget, and furthermore guarantees that the utility savings will cover the project costs. The ESCO will be

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responsible to make up any shortfalls for utility reductions not achieved as part of this overall program. This project will be funded by a low interest loan (currently estimated to be at or below 1.25%) made available through the Texas Bond Review Board’s (BRB) state allocation of the Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECB) program, with cost avoidance from energy consumption reduction guaranteed by an energy service company (ESCO) to pay back both principle and interest in less than 18 years after construction is complete. Project scope, budget, and payback were determined through an energy audit of campus facilities. The QECB Program is administered in Texas by the BRB and awards are made after project applications are received, evaluated, and approved by the BRB and the Governor’s Office, and typically reviewed by the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), as well as part of the BRB evaluation process. The application for this project will be evaluated on technical and financial requirements and selected for funding based upon meeting strict engineering and financial merits.

The maximum project amount available through QECB is not capped (other than the state of

Texas having remaining allocation left for the QECB program) and it allows paybacks up to 29

years, though energy savings projects in Texas allow for a maximum term of up to 20 years,

and this project will be under both of those thresholds.

Project Justification:

PVAMU is requesting permission to apply to receive a $14,534,013 (not to exceed

$15,302,030) low interest loan through QECB, typically reviewed by SECO and approved

through the Texas BRB and the Governor’s Office. This loan is to fund eight energy

conservation measures throughout the campus (to include the Northwest Houston Center and

College of Nursing facilities in Houston). The project will include lighting, HVAC, and

controls systems improvement and participation in a revenue generating demand response

program. The implementation of these measures will result in reduced energy consumption,

minimized carbon footprint, and an enhanced campus infrastructure which will create a better

environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The $14,534,013 will be borrowed through

the QECB program at 1.25% interest or less and repaid over 18 years. The project price is final

from the ESCO, but a not to exceed amount of $14,534,013 is appropriate to allow for

variations in costs of issuance for financing origination and legal fees. Simple payback of 18

years will be guaranteed by the ESCO, which was hired to perform an investment grade audit of

the utilities and perform both design and construction. Loan repayment will be made from

purchased energy cost avoidance. If the projected energy consumption avoidance is not

achieved, the ESCO will be responsible to pay the university for any shortfall in projected

savings.

Scope:

A low interest loan of $14,534,013 for the Energy Consumption Reduction Project has been

recommended for PVAMU staff and will now be applied for under the QECB program, pending

approval by the Board of Regents.

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In compliance with the terms of the QECB program, the details of the expected energy savings,

benefits and financial parameters have been completed for 33 PVAMU campus buildings. The

full program details are outlined by the ESCO in the Investment Grade Audit (IGA). The

buildings included in the IGA are:

No. Bldg Building Full Name

1 501 Alvin I. Thomas Administration Building

2 503 G.R. Woolfolk Social & Political Science Building

3 504 Gilchrist Engineering Building

4 506 Thomas E. Gray Visitor’s Center

5 508 W.R. Banks Building

6 523 Transportation Center

7 529 Fry-Thomas Power Plant

8 537 Hilliard Hall-Communication Building

9 541 Anderson Hall

10 544 Evans Hall

11 658 May Building - Home Economics

12 668 M.T. Harrington Science Building

13 669 William “Billy” J. Nicks Building

14 674 Physical Plant Administration Building

15 688 Owens-Franklin Health Clinic

16 689 Hobart Thomas Taylor Sr. Hall

17 704 C.L. Wilson Engineering Complex

18 727 Central Receiving

19 739 Utilities Plant Annex

20 741 Johnson-Phillip All Faiths Chapel

21 742 Wilhelmina Delco Building

22 743 Sam R. Collins Engineering Tech Building

23 744 John B. Coleman Library

24 745 Jesse H & Mary Gibbs Jones Building

25 758 Leroy G. Moore Jr. Gym

26 761 Carden-Waller Cooperative Extension

27 779 Willie A. Tempton Sr. Memorial Student Center Building

28 783 Nathelyne Archie Kennedy Architecture Building

29 789 Don K. Clark Juvenile Justice & Psychology Building

30 790 Elmer E. O'Banion Science Building

31 793 New Electrical Engineering Building

32 833 Nursing Building

33 845 Northwest Houston Center

The ESCO assessments have determined recommended upgrades in building systems to improve

facility operating efficiency and reduce energy consumption. The upgrades will include:

Measures developed specifically for PVAMU to include evaluation of financial performance,

priority with regard to physical needs and future plans, and overall environmental stewardship

and sustainability. A self-funding project has been developed composed of the following eight

measures to best address the immediate needs of PVAMU in a cost effective manner:

Interior Lighting Retrofits

Exterior Lighting Retrofits

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Metering Instrumentation and Controls Improvements

Chilled Water Plant Improvements

Steam System Improvements

Demand Response

Variable Flow Chilled Water Distribution

Air Handling Unit variable frequency drives (VFDs)

The projected annual electricity and natural gas savings and demand response revenue from

implementing these ECMs are expected to be $814,104 in the first year. The total amount

financed is $14,534,013 and includes detailed investment grade audit fees, implementation costs

and expected financing fees. Installation of the aforementioned energy conservation measures

would:

Reduce electricity consumption by 8,774,446 kilowatt-hours (kWh) each year

Reduce utility annual electricity demand assessments by 19,104 kW each year,

averaging 1,592 kW per month

Reduce natural gas consumption 5,104 MCF each year

Generate $75,185 in revenue using existing assets

Address the life-cycle replacement needs for the cooling towers

Provide long-term, non-obsolete assets that continue to deliver cash flow and reliability

benefits beyond term for debt service

The ESCO has provided a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to install the above energy

consumption reduction measures which are projected to provide the purchased energy cost

savings sufficient to repay the QECB loan within 18 years after construction is completed.

Construction on this project is scheduled to start in September 2017 with substantial completion

scheduled for July 2018. The total project budget is $15,302,030.

Other Major Fiscal Impacts: None.

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THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer

March 13, 2017

Members, Board of Regents

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Pre-Construction

and Construction Services, and Approval for Construction for the Energy Consumption Reduction Project, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas (Project No. 05-3251)

I recommend adoption of the following minute order:

“The project scope along with a project budget of $15,302,030 for the

Energy Consumption Reduction Project is approved.

The amount of $14,534,013 is appropriated from Account No. 05-

020012 Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (Energy Savings), and the

amount of $768,017 is appropriated from Account No. 05-020100 Designated

Tuition, for pre-construction and construction services and related project

costs.

The Energy Consumption Reduction Project, Prairie View A&M

University, Prairie View, Texas, is approved for construction.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Board)

reasonably expects to incur debt in one or more obligations for this project,

and all or a portion of the proceeds received from the sale of such obligations

is reasonably expected to be used to reimburse the account(s) for amounts

previously appropriated and/or expended from such account(s).

As required by Section 5(a) of the Master Resolution of the Revenue

Financing System, the Board hereby determines that it will have sufficient funds to meet the financial obligations of The Texas A&M University System,

including sufficient Pledged Revenues to satisfy the Annual Debt Service

Requirements of the Revenue Financing System and to meet all financial obligations of the Board relating to the Revenue Financing System and that

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the Participants, on whose behalf the debt is issued, possess the financial

capacity to satisfy their Direct Obligations.”

Respectfully submitted,

Billy Hamilton

Executive Vice Chancellor and

Chief Financial Officer

Approval Recommended: Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

John Sharp Ray Bonilla

Chancellor General Counsel

George C. Wright, President

Prairie View A&M University

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ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

PROJECT NO. 05-3251

PROJECT BUDGET

1. Amount Available for Construction Contract .............................................. $14,484,013

2. Financing Origination and Bond Counsel Cost ............................................ $ 50,000

3. 3rd Party Engineering Verification .............................................................. $ 5,000

4. Contingency .................................................................................................. $ 362,100

5. FP&C Project Management and Inspection Fees ......................................... $ 400,917

6. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT .............................................. $15,302,030

ITEM

EXHIBIT

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1. General Counsel Review of IGA Contract ........................................................ June 30, 2016

2. Authorization to Proceed with Investment Grade Audit ..................................... July 11, 2016

3. BOR Approval of Capital Plan .................................................................. September 8, 2016

4. Preliminary Audit Complete ......................................................................... October 15, 2016

5. Receive GMP .................................................................................................... March 3, 2017

6. Submit IGA Drawings/Package for Review ..................................................... March 3, 2017

7. Investment Grade Audit Complete ................................................................... March 3, 2017

8. Complete Program of Requirements ................................................................. March 7, 2017

9. Submit Agenda Item to Chancellor’s Office for April 2017 BOR ................. March 13, 2017

10. Submit IGA Report for 3rd Party Verification ............................................... March 15, 2017

11. Comments Submitted to ESCO ...................................................................... March 31, 2017

12. BOR Approval for Construction ....................................................................... April 27, 2017

13. Submit THECB Application .............................................................................. May 12, 2017

14. Begin Construction ....................................................................................... September 2017

15. Substantial Completion ........................................................................................ July 1, 2018

16. Project Completion .............................................................................................. August 2018

ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

PROJECT NO. 05-3251

PROJECT SCHEDULE

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PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITYTEXAS BOND REVIEW BOARD: QUALIFIED ENERGY CONSERVATION BONDS (QECB) PROGRAM

Energy Consumption Reduction Project

Outstanding Principal Interest CoverageDates Principal Amount Amount Annual Total 1.15x

BONDS 14,535,000.00 YEAR 1 13,810,000.00 725,000.00 181,687.50 906,687.50 1,042,690.63 YEAR 2 13,075,000.00 735,000.00 172,625.00 907,625.00 1,043,768.75 YEAR 3 12,330,000.00 745,000.00 163,437.50 908,437.50 1,044,703.13 YEAR 4 11,575,000.00 755,000.00 154,125.00 909,125.00 1,045,493.75 YEAR 5 10,810,000.00 765,000.00 144,687.50 909,687.50 1,046,140.63 YEAR 6 10,040,000.00 770,000.00 135,125.00 905,125.00 1,040,893.75 YEAR 7 9,260,000.00 780,000.00 125,500.00 905,500.00 1,041,325.00 YEAR 8 8,470,000.00 790,000.00 115,750.00 905,750.00 1,041,612.50 YEAR 9 7,670,000.00 800,000.00 105,875.00 905,875.00 1,041,756.25

YEAR 10 6,860,000.00 810,000.00 95,875.00 905,875.00 1,041,756.25 YEAR 11 6,040,000.00 820,000.00 85,750.00 905,750.00 1,041,612.50 YEAR 12 5,210,000.00 830,000.00 75,500.00 905,500.00 1,041,325.00 YEAR 13 4,370,000.00 840,000.00 65,125.00 905,125.00 1,040,893.75 YEAR 14 3,520,000.00 850,000.00 54,625.00 904,625.00 1,040,318.75 YEAR 15 2,655,000.00 865,000.00 44,000.00 909,000.00 1,045,350.00 YEAR 16 1,780,000.00 875,000.00 33,187.50 908,187.50 1,044,415.63 YEAR 17 895,000.00 885,000.00 22,250.00 907,250.00 1,043,337.50 YEAR 18 - 895,000.00 11,187.50 906,187.50 1,042,115.63

14,535,000.00$ 1,786,312.50$ 16,321,312.50$ 18,769,509.40$

Rounding of $987 is included in this schedule.Long-term rates are assumed to be 1.25%. Rates are subject to market change.Prepared by the Office of the Treasurer - Treasury Services 3/8/17

Rates are subject to market change. Amounts are preliminary estimatesthat will be revised at the time bonds are issued.

Utility Revenue

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Energy Consumption Reduction

Prairie View A&M University Project No. 05-3251

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Agenda Item No.

AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING Submitted by: Billy Hamilton, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction

Services, and Approval for Construction for the TTI Headquarters Project, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Bryan, Texas (Project No. 12-3224)

Background and Prior Actions:

The TTI Headquarters Project was included as an approved project on the FY 2017 – FY 2021 A&M System Capital Plan approved by the Board at the September 2016 meeting.

Proposed Board Action:

(1) Approve the project scope and budget.

(2) Appropriate $62,500,000 for construction services and related project costs, and revert

previous appropriations to the source account. $7,500,000 has been previously

appropriated.

(3) Approve construction of the TTI Headquarters Project for the Texas A&M

Transportation Institute (TTI).

Funding/Budget Amount:

Funding Source

Budget Amount Average Estimated

Annual Debt Service Debt

Service Source

Permanent University Fund Debt Proceeds

$52,600,000 * $ 4,262,550 Available University Fund

Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds

8,000,000

$ 587,414 Indirect Cost Recovery

- TEES

Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds

$ 9,400,000

$ 761,788 Indirect Cost Recovery

& Patent Income - TTI

Total Project Funds $70,000,000

* TEES is using $2.6 million of its PUF Equipment Allocations to provide funding for this

project. These funds have been reverted back to System so that they can be appropriated to

this major project.

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Project Justification:

In late June 2016, the current TTI Headquarters and Research Building (SHRB) and neighboring

TTI research facility, Gibb Gilchrist Building (GGB), were slated to be transferred to Texas

A&M University to accommodate the university’s continuing enrollment growth. This

arrangement provides a means for the university to obtain existing space near other classroom

and laboratory facilities. The transfer is currently scheduled after occupancy of the new TTI

Headquarters Project, which will be constructed at the main entrance of the RELLIS campus.

The program for this project includes replicating the space at the SHRB and GGB facilities

currently located in Research Park, as well as replacement of programmed space currently

located in the CE/TTI Building and other lease space locations.

The new TTI Headquarters Project will be a prominent, visual symbol of the RELLIS campus as

viewed from Highway 21 traveling east or west. It will be an impressive and intriguing

“statement” building that will be closely located to the Center for Infrastructure Renewal, other

existing TTI facilities, the new Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)

Headquarters, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services (TEEX) facilities, and many new

research and educational facilities currently at varying stages of planning and development. The

co-location of the three engineering agencies will foster improved collaboration and leverage

their collective strengths.

The TTI Headquarters Project will be a dynamic research and office facility, providing a highly

creative and collaborative environment for advancing transportation research on a modern, high-

tech, multi-institutional research and testing campus.

Scope:

TTI plans to expand its campus footprint at the RELLIS campus by building the new TTI

Headquarters Project strategically near the proposed main entrance to the RELLIS campus on

Highway 21. The project will also incorporate sufficient, convenient parking for the expected

occupancy load of the building.

Construction on this project is scheduled to start in May 2017 with substantial completion

scheduled for December 2018. The total project budget is $70,000,000.

Other Major Fiscal Impacts: None.

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THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer

March 8, 2017

Members, Board of Regents

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction

Services, and Approval for Construction for the TTI Headquarters Project, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Bryan, Texas (Project No. 12-3224)

I recommend adoption of the following minute order:

“The project scope along with a project budget of $70,000,000 for the

TTI Headquarters Project is approved.

The amount of $45,100,000 is appropriated from Account No. 01-

084243 Permanent University Fund Debt Proceeds (AUF), the amount of

$8,000,000 is appropriated from Account No. 01-083536 Revenue Financing

System Debt Proceeds (Indirect Cost Recovery - TEES), and the amount of

$9,400,000 is appropriated from Account No. 01-083536 Revenue Financing

System Debt Proceeds (Indirect Cost Recovery & Patent Income - TTI), for

construction services and related project costs.

The TTI Headquarters Project, Texas A&M Transportation Institute,

Bryan, Texas, is approved for construction.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Board)

reasonably expects to incur debt in one or more obligations for this project,

and all or a portion of the proceeds received from the sale of such obligations

is reasonably expected to be used to reimburse the account(s) for amounts

previously appropriated and/or expended from such account(s).

As required by Section 5(a) of the Master Resolution of the Revenue Financing System, the Board hereby determines that it will have sufficient

funds to meet the financial obligations of The Texas A&M University System, including sufficient Pledged Revenues to satisfy the Annual Debt Service

Requirements of the Revenue Financing System and to meet all financial

obligations of the Board relating to the Revenue Financing System and that

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the Participants, on whose behalf the debt is issued, possess the financial

capacity to satisfy their Direct Obligations.”

Respectfully submitted,

Billy Hamilton

Executive Vice Chancellor and

Chief Financial Officer

Approval Recommended: Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

John Sharp Ray Bonilla

Chancellor General Counsel

M. Katherine Banks

Vice Chancellor and Dean of Engineering

Director, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station

Gregory D. Winfree

Agency Director

Texas A&M Transportation Institute

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TTI HEADQUARTERS

TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE

PROJECT NO. 12-3224

PROJECT BUDGET

1. Amount Available for Construction Contract .............................................. $51,762,365

2. Design-Build Fee .......................................................................................... $ 3,875,700

3. Physical Plant/Facility Services ................................................................... $ 50,000

4. Data / CIS ..................................................................................................... $ 1,615,000

5. Telecommunications .................................................................................... $ 860,000

6. Security ......................................................................................................... $ 313,000

7. Testing and Air Balancing ............................................................................ $ 300,000

8. Construction Materials Testing .................................................................... $ 394,000

9. Envelope Testing .......................................................................................... $ 75,000

10. Artwork / Graphics ....................................................................................... $ 25,000

11. A/V Equipment ............................................................................................. $ 882,000

12. Moveable Equipment ................................................................................... $ 60,000

13. Moveable Furnishings .................................................................................. $ 1,500,000

14. FP&C Project Management and Inspection Fees ......................................... $ 1,807,111

15. Owner's Contingency ................................................................................... $ 2,332,856

16. Miscellaneous ............................................................................................... $ 4,147,968

17. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT .............................................. $70,000,000

ATTACHMENT TO ITEM

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1. Issue DB RFQ .................................................................................................... July 21, 2016

2. Receive DB RFQ Responses ........................................................................ August 11, 2016

3. Shortlist DB Firms ........................................................................................ August 18, 2016

4. Issue DB RFP ................................................................................................ August 22, 2016

5. Receive DB RFP Responses ......................................................................... August 30, 2016

6. Interview DB Teams ..................................................................................... August 31, 2016

7. BOR Approval of Capital Plan ................................................................. September 2, 2016

8. DB Ranked Order Approved by Chancellor ........................................... September 30, 2016

9. Execute DB Agreement ............................................................................... October 21, 2016

10. Design Kickoff ............................................................................................. October 24, 2016

11. Complete Schematic Design ........................................................................ January 27, 2017

12. Receive GMP from DB .................................................................................... April 14, 2017

13. BOR Approval for Construction ...................................................................... April 27, 2017

14. Submit THECB Application ............................................................................. May 12, 2017

15. Begin Construction ........................................................................................... May 25, 2017

16. Complete Design Development .............................................................................. June 2017

17. Complete Construction Documents ........................................................................ June 2017

18. Substantial Completion .................................................................................. December 2018

19. Owner Occupancy ................................................................................................ March 2019

TTI HEADQUARTERS

TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE

PROJECT NO. 12-3224

PROJECT SCHEDULE

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TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTEPERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND

12-3224 TTI Headquarters Project

Outstanding Principal InterestDates Principal Amount Amount Annual Total

BONDS 53,120,000.00 YEAR 1 51,515,000.00 1,605,000.00 2,656,000.00 4,261,000.00 YEAR 2 49,830,000.00 1,685,000.00 2,575,750.00 4,260,750.00 YEAR 3 48,060,000.00 1,770,000.00 2,491,500.00 4,261,500.00 YEAR 4 46,200,000.00 1,860,000.00 2,403,000.00 4,263,000.00 YEAR 5 44,245,000.00 1,955,000.00 2,310,000.00 4,265,000.00 YEAR 6 42,195,000.00 2,050,000.00 2,212,250.00 4,262,250.00 YEAR 7 40,040,000.00 2,155,000.00 2,109,750.00 4,264,750.00 YEAR 8 37,780,000.00 2,260,000.00 2,002,000.00 4,262,000.00 YEAR 9 35,405,000.00 2,375,000.00 1,889,000.00 4,264,000.00 YEAR 10 32,915,000.00 2,490,000.00 1,770,250.00 4,260,250.00 YEAR 11 30,300,000.00 2,615,000.00 1,645,750.00 4,260,750.00 YEAR 12 27,550,000.00 2,750,000.00 1,515,000.00 4,265,000.00 YEAR 13 24,665,000.00 2,885,000.00 1,377,500.00 4,262,500.00 YEAR 14 21,635,000.00 3,030,000.00 1,233,250.00 4,263,250.00 YEAR 15 18,455,000.00 3,180,000.00 1,081,750.00 4,261,750.00 YEAR 16 15,115,000.00 3,340,000.00 922,750.00 4,262,750.00 YEAR 17 11,610,000.00 3,505,000.00 755,750.00 4,260,750.00 YEAR 18 7,925,000.00 3,685,000.00 580,500.00 4,265,500.00 YEAR 19 4,060,000.00 3,865,000.00 396,250.00 4,261,250.00 YEAR 20 - 4,060,000.00 203,000.00 4,263,000.00

53,120,000.00$ 32,131,000.00$ 85,251,000.00$

Estimated issuance costs and rounding of $520,000 are included in this schedule.Long-term rates are assumed to be 5.00%. Rates are subject to market change.Prepared by the Office of the Treasurer - Treasury Services 2/22/17

Rates are subject to market change. Amounts are preliminary estimatesthat will be revised at the time bonds are issued.

Available University Fund

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12-3224 TTI Headquarters Project

Outstanding Principal Interest CoverageDates Principal Amount Amount Annual Total 1.15x

BONDS 8,080,000.00 YEAR 1 7,975,000.00 105,000.00 484,800.00 589,800.00 678,270.00 YEAR 2 7,870,000.00 105,000.00 478,500.00 583,500.00 671,025.00 YEAR 3 7,755,000.00 115,000.00 472,200.00 587,200.00 675,280.00 YEAR 4 7,635,000.00 120,000.00 465,300.00 585,300.00 673,095.00 YEAR 5 7,510,000.00 125,000.00 458,100.00 583,100.00 670,565.00 YEAR 6 7,375,000.00 135,000.00 450,600.00 585,600.00 673,440.00 YEAR 7 7,230,000.00 145,000.00 442,500.00 587,500.00 675,625.00 YEAR 8 7,080,000.00 150,000.00 433,800.00 583,800.00 671,370.00 YEAR 9 6,915,000.00 165,000.00 424,800.00 589,800.00 678,270.00

YEAR 10 6,745,000.00 170,000.00 414,900.00 584,900.00 672,635.00 YEAR 11 6,560,000.00 185,000.00 404,700.00 589,700.00 678,155.00 YEAR 12 6,365,000.00 195,000.00 393,600.00 588,600.00 676,890.00 YEAR 13 6,160,000.00 205,000.00 381,900.00 586,900.00 674,935.00 YEAR 14 5,940,000.00 220,000.00 369,600.00 589,600.00 678,040.00 YEAR 15 5,710,000.00 230,000.00 356,400.00 586,400.00 674,360.00 YEAR 16 5,465,000.00 245,000.00 342,600.00 587,600.00 675,740.00 YEAR 17 5,205,000.00 260,000.00 327,900.00 587,900.00 676,085.00 YEAR 18 4,930,000.00 275,000.00 312,300.00 587,300.00 675,395.00 YEAR 19 4,640,000.00 290,000.00 295,800.00 585,800.00 673,670.00 YEAR 20 4,330,000.00 310,000.00 278,400.00 588,400.00 676,660.00 YEAR 21 4,000,000.00 330,000.00 259,800.00 589,800.00 678,270.00 YEAR 22 3,655,000.00 345,000.00 240,000.00 585,000.00 672,750.00 YEAR 23 3,285,000.00 370,000.00 219,300.00 589,300.00 677,695.00 YEAR 24 2,895,000.00 390,000.00 197,100.00 587,100.00 675,165.00 YEAR 25 2,480,000.00 415,000.00 173,700.00 588,700.00 677,005.00 YEAR 26 2,040,000.00 440,000.00 148,800.00 588,800.00 677,120.00 YEAR 27 1,575,000.00 465,000.00 122,400.00 587,400.00 675,510.00 YEAR 28 1,080,000.00 495,000.00 94,500.00 589,500.00 677,925.00 YEAR 29 555,000.00 525,000.00 64,800.00 589,800.00 678,270.00 YEAR 30 - 555,000.00 33,300.00 588,300.00 676,545.00

8,080,000.00$ 9,542,400.00$ 17,622,400.00$ 20,265,760.00$

Estimated issuance costs and rounding of $80,000 are included in this schedule.Long-term rates are assumed to be 6.00%. Rates are subject to market change.Prepared by the Office of the Treasurer - Treasury Services 2/22/17

Rates are subject to market change. Amounts are preliminary estimatesthat will be revised at the time bonds are issued.

Indirect Cost Recovery

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12-3224 TTI Headquarters Project

Outstanding Principal Interest CoverageDates Principal Amount Amount Annual Total 1.15x

BONDS 9,495,000.00 YEAR 1 9,205,000.00 290,000.00 474,750.00 764,750.00 879,462.50 YEAR 2 8,905,000.00 300,000.00 460,250.00 760,250.00 874,287.50 YEAR 3 8,590,000.00 315,000.00 445,250.00 760,250.00 874,287.50 YEAR 4 8,255,000.00 335,000.00 429,500.00 764,500.00 879,175.00 YEAR 5 7,905,000.00 350,000.00 412,750.00 762,750.00 877,162.50 YEAR 6 7,540,000.00 365,000.00 395,250.00 760,250.00 874,287.50 YEAR 7 7,155,000.00 385,000.00 377,000.00 762,000.00 876,300.00 YEAR 8 6,750,000.00 405,000.00 357,750.00 762,750.00 877,162.50 YEAR 9 6,325,000.00 425,000.00 337,500.00 762,500.00 876,875.00

YEAR 10 5,880,000.00 445,000.00 316,250.00 761,250.00 875,437.50 YEAR 11 5,410,000.00 470,000.00 294,000.00 764,000.00 878,600.00 YEAR 12 4,920,000.00 490,000.00 270,500.00 760,500.00 874,575.00 YEAR 13 4,405,000.00 515,000.00 246,000.00 761,000.00 875,150.00 YEAR 14 3,865,000.00 540,000.00 220,250.00 760,250.00 874,287.50 YEAR 15 3,295,000.00 570,000.00 193,250.00 763,250.00 877,737.50 YEAR 16 2,700,000.00 595,000.00 164,750.00 759,750.00 873,712.50 YEAR 17 2,075,000.00 625,000.00 135,000.00 760,000.00 874,000.00 YEAR 18 1,415,000.00 660,000.00 103,750.00 763,750.00 878,312.50 YEAR 19 725,000.00 690,000.00 70,750.00 760,750.00 874,862.50 YEAR 20 - 725,000.00 36,250.00 761,250.00 875,437.50

9,495,000.00$ 5,740,750.00$ 15,235,750.00$ 17,521,112.50$

Estimated issuance costs and rounding of $95,000 are included in this schedule.Long-term rates are assumed to be 5.00%. Rates are subject to market change.Prepared by the Office of the Treasurer - Treasury Services 2/22/17

Rates are subject to market change. Amounts are preliminary estimates that will be revised at the time bonds are issued.

Indirect Cost Recovery/Patent Income

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TTI Headquarters

Texas A&M Transportation Institute Project No. 12-3224

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Agenda Item No.

AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING Submitted by: Billy Hamilton, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction

Services, and Approval for Construction for the Education Complex Project, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, Texas (Project No. 17-3207)

Background and Prior Actions:

The Education Complex Project was included as an approved project on the FY 2017 – FY 2021 A&M System Capital Plan approved by the Board at the September 2016 meeting.

Proposed Board Action:

(1) Approve the project scope and budget.

(2) Appropriate $54,950,320 for construction services and related project costs, and revert

previous appropriations to the source account. $6,000,000 has been previously

appropriated.

(3) Approve construction of the Education Complex Project at Texas A&M University-

Kingsville (Texas A&M-Kingsville).

Funding/Budget Amount:

Funding Source

Budget Amount Average Estimated

Annual Debt Service Debt

Service Source

Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds $60,000,000 $4,814,613 Tuition Revenue Bonds

Cash (HEF) $ 950,320 N/A N/A

Total Project Funds $60,950,320

Project Justification:

According to Texas A&M-Kingsville’s current Master Plan (May 2010) and recent enrollment

data for the fall semester of 2016, the number of students at the university reached the highest

number since the school’s founding. Although most of the university’s approximately 8,300

students come from South Texas, a more diverse student population is expected in the upcoming

years. The current and projected continued growth of the university has created the need for

additional instruction spaces on the campus. The existing Bellamah Music building was built in

1960 for 120 music majors and 12 faculty positions.

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The current program services 265 undergraduate and 15 graduate majors with 30 faculty

positions. The program has grown over 67% in the last six years resulting in the need to limit

enrollment.

This Education Complex is crucial to retain accreditation of the music degree program through

the National Association of Schools of Music. This accreditation agency has requested upgrades

to the music program’s facility since their 1966 visit. Their 2006 visit reiterated the urgent need

to correct the existing facility’s deficiencies. At this visit, the university was informed they

would likely lose their accreditation at the 2016 visit if funding for this building expansion and

renovation was not secured.

Scope:

Texas A&M-Kingsville’s Music Department engages students through a variety of performances

and “hands-on” experiences. One of the goals of the new facility is to provide the Music

Department with a dedicated performance space. Texas A&M-Kingsville provides musical

experiences for the community and students. To support the instruction and performances

necessary to accomplish the department’s mission, the program of requirements for the new

Education Complex will include the following elements:

Rehearsal Spaces for concert band, choral, jazz and orchestra

Chamber Recital Hall (Ensemble)

Faculty Offices / Studios

Storage Facilities

Student Practice Rooms

Classrooms and Labs

Recording Studio Suite

Administrative Office Suite

Students Spaces

Faculty Conference Room

Performance Hall

Central Plant

Replacement of existing waterline along North Armstrong Street and Santa Gertrudis Ave.

Construction on this project is scheduled to start in June 2017 with substantial completion

scheduled for April 2019. The total project budget is $60,950,320.

Other Major Fiscal Impacts: None.

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THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer

March 8, 2017

Members, Board of Regents

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction

Services, and Approval for Construction for the Education Complex Project, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, Texas (Project No. 17-3207)

I recommend adoption of the following minute order:

“The project scope along with a project budget of $60,950,320 for the

Education Complex Project is approved.

The amount of $54,000,000 is appropriated from Account No. 01-

083536 Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds (TRB), the amount of

$474,286 is appropriated from Account No. 17-877106 HEF-Replace Water

Line, and the amount of $476,034 is appropriated from Account No. 17-

876006 HEF-Replace Main Water Line, for construction services and related

project costs.

The Education Complex Project, Texas A&M University-Kingsville,

Kingsville, Texas, is approved for construction.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Board)

reasonably expects to incur debt in one or more obligations for this project,

and all or a portion of the proceeds received from the sale of such obligations

is reasonably expected to be used to reimburse the account(s) for amounts

previously appropriated and/or expended from such account(s).

As required by Section 5(a) of the Master Resolution of the Revenue Financing System, the Board hereby determines that it will have sufficient

funds to meet the financial obligations of The Texas A&M University System, including sufficient Pledged Revenues to satisfy the Annual Debt Service

Requirements of the Revenue Financing System and to meet all financial

obligations of the Board relating to the Revenue Financing System and that

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the Participants, on whose behalf the debt is issued, possess the financial

capacity to satisfy their Direct Obligations.”

Respectfully submitted,

Billy Hamilton

Executive Vice Chancellor and

Chief Financial Officer

Approval Recommended: Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

John Sharp Ray Bonilla

Chancellor General Counsel

Steven H. Tallant, President

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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EDUCATION COMPLEX

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE

PROJECT NO. 17-3207

PROJECT BUDGET

1. Amount Available for Construction Contract .............................................. $43,415,452

2. Architectural/Engineering Fees .................................................................... $ 4,519,500

3. Physical Plant/Facility Services ................................................................... $ 53,000

4. Data / CIS ..................................................................................................... $ 921,000

5. Telecommunications .................................................................................... $ 579,000

6. Security ......................................................................................................... $ 136,000

7. Testing and Air Balancing ............................................................................ $ 246,000

8. Construction Materials Testing .................................................................... $ 316,000

9. Envelope Testing .......................................................................................... $ 80,000

10. Artwork / Graphics ....................................................................................... $ 133,000

11. A/V Equipment ............................................................................................. $ 1,390,000

12. Moveable Equipment ................................................................................... $ 1,899,000

13. Moveable Furnishings .................................................................................. $ 1,600,000

14. FP&C Project Management and Inspection Fees ......................................... $ 1,574,000

15. Owner's Contingency ................................................................................... $ 2,077,570

16. Miscellaneous ............................................................................................... $ 2,010,798

17. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT .............................................. $60,950,320

ATTACHMENT TO ITEM

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1. BOR Approval of Capital Plan ................................................................. September 4, 2015

2. Issue A/E RFQ .................................................................................................. May 10, 2016

3. Issue CMAR RFP ............................................................................................. May 10, 2016

4. Receive A/E RFQ Responses.............................................................................. June 1, 2016

5. Receive CMAP RFP Responses ......................................................................... June 1, 2016

6. Shortlist A/E Firms ............................................................................................. June 9, 2016

7. Shortlist CMAR Firms ........................................................................................ June 9, 2016

8. Interview A/E Shortlist ..................................................................................... June 22, 2016

9. Interview CMAR Shortlist ................................................................................ June 23, 2016

10. A/E Ranked Order Approved by Chancellor ..................................................... July 15, 2016

11. CMAR Ranked Order Approved by Chancellor ................................................ July 15, 2016

12. Execute A/E Agreement ............................................................................... August 10, 2016

13. Execute CMAR Agreement .......................................................................... August 10, 2016

14. A/E Design Kickoff ...................................................................................... August 16, 2016

15. Complete Schematic Design .................................................................... November 29, 2016

16. Complete Design Development ..................................................................... March 14, 2017

17. Receive GMP from CMAR ............................................................................... April 4, 2017

18. BOR Approval for Construction ...................................................................... April 27, 2017

19. Submit THECB Application ............................................................................. May 12, 2017

20. Begin Construction ............................................................................................. June 5, 2017

21. Complete Construction Documents .............................................................. September 2017

22. Substantial Completion .......................................................................................... April 2019

23. Owner Occupancy ................................................................................................... June 2019

EDUCATION COMPLEX

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE

PROJECT NO. 17-3207

PROJECT SCHEDULE

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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - KINGSVILLEREVENUE FINANCING SYSTEM

Education Complex

Outstanding Principal InterestDates Principal Amount Amount Annual Total

BONDS 60,000,000.00 YEAR 1 58,185,000.00 1,815,000.00 3,000,000.00 4,815,000.00 YEAR 2 56,280,000.00 1,905,000.00 2,909,250.00 4,814,250.00 YEAR 3 54,280,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,814,000.00 4,814,000.00 YEAR 4 52,180,000.00 2,100,000.00 2,714,000.00 4,814,000.00 YEAR 5 49,975,000.00 2,205,000.00 2,609,000.00 4,814,000.00 YEAR 6 47,660,000.00 2,315,000.00 2,498,750.00 4,813,750.00 YEAR 7 45,230,000.00 2,430,000.00 2,383,000.00 4,813,000.00 YEAR 8 42,675,000.00 2,555,000.00 2,261,500.00 4,816,500.00 YEAR 9 39,995,000.00 2,680,000.00 2,133,750.00 4,813,750.00 YEAR 10 37,180,000.00 2,815,000.00 1,999,750.00 4,814,750.00 YEAR 11 34,225,000.00 2,955,000.00 1,859,000.00 4,814,000.00 YEAR 12 31,120,000.00 3,105,000.00 1,711,250.00 4,816,250.00 YEAR 13 27,860,000.00 3,260,000.00 1,556,000.00 4,816,000.00 YEAR 14 24,440,000.00 3,420,000.00 1,393,000.00 4,813,000.00 YEAR 15 20,845,000.00 3,595,000.00 1,222,000.00 4,817,000.00 YEAR 16 17,070,000.00 3,775,000.00 1,042,250.00 4,817,250.00 YEAR 17 13,110,000.00 3,960,000.00 853,500.00 4,813,500.00 YEAR 18 8,950,000.00 4,160,000.00 655,500.00 4,815,500.00 YEAR 19 4,585,000.00 4,365,000.00 447,500.00 4,812,500.00 YEAR 20 - 4,585,000.00 229,250.00 4,814,250.00

60,000,000.00$ 36,292,250.00$ 96,292,250.00$

Long-term rates are assumed to be 5.00%. Rates are subject to market change.Actual debt service will correspond to the TRB appropriations provided by the State.Prepared by the Office of the Treasurer - Treasury Services 2/19/17

Rates are subject to market change. Amounts are preliminary estimatesthat will be revised at the time bonds are issued.

Tuition Revenue

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Education Complex

Texas A&M University-Kingsville Project No. 17-3207

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Agenda Item No.

AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING

Submitted by: Billy Hamilton, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction

Services, and Approval for Construction for the Renovate Jarrett Hall Phase II Project, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas (Project No. 18-3227)

Background and Prior Actions: The Renovate Jarrett Hall Phase II Project was included as an approved project on the FY 2017 – FY 2021 A&M System Capital Plan approved by the Board at the September 2016 meeting.

Proposed Board Action:

(1) Approve the project scope and budget.

(2) Appropriate $12,897,000 for construction services and related project costs. $1,433,000 has

been previously appropriated.

(3) Approve construction of the Renovate Jarrett Hall Phase II Project at West Texas A&M

University (WTAMU).

Funding/Budget Amount:

Funding Source

Budget Amount Average Estimated

Annual Debt Service Debt

Service Source

Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds $14,330,000 $ 1,079,368 Housing Revenue

Total Project Funds $14,330,000

Project Justification:

The Jarrett Hall Residence Hall was constructed in 1973 and has not had a major renovation or

upgrade since it was constructed. Current code requirements will need to be accommodated as well

as required renovations of the interior spaces that will bring the facility up to the standards of other

residence halls on the campus.

The following deficiencies are expected to be rectified within this project except where noted:

With the exception of the commons building the facility is not air conditioned – only heated

The individual student bedrooms are furnished with built-in furniture that is inefficient and

not flexible

The demising walls between the bedrooms and between the bedrooms and the corridors

are not insulated to minimize sound transmission

There is evidence that the demising walls between the bedrooms and the corridors do not

provide a 1-hour separation as code requires

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The restrooms are inefficient and do not provide fixtures that are convenient and usable

to the residents

The laundry room is very inefficient and not up to current standards for equipment, safety

and use

The resident hall manager’s apartment is not configured for a person with a family,

thereby limiting the campus’ ability to find employees willing to live there

There is only a single public restroom which is oversized and inefficient

There is no common kitchen in the facility for the residents to use

There are several issues with the exterior windows and storefront systems that require

maintenance or replacement

The sidewalks within the courtyards in each wing are deteriorated and in need of

repair/replacement

The courtyards do not drain towards the storm water inlets

Scope:

Jarrett Hall is a 384-bed student residence hall located on the north side of the campus adjacent

to Russell Long Boulevard. The building contains 69,630 gross square feet of space over two

floors and consists of two wings and a central commons building. Each wing has six units (for a

total of 12 units in the residence hall).

The scope of this project will include:

Upgrading the individual bedrooms

Constructing 12 new bedrooms from the underutilized entry lobbies of each dorm unit to

increase the total bed count for the facility from 384 to 408

Upgrading and reconfiguring each restroom

Upgrading the finishes of the building commons “living room”

Reconfiguring the resident hall manager’s apartment

Making accessibility improvements to the residence hall office

Reconfiguring the laundry and adjacent custodial room

Creating a new common kitchen and public restrooms from the underutilized storage area

in the building commons

Various building-wide improvements

Construction on this project is scheduled to start in June 2017 with substantial completion

scheduled for June 2018. The total project budget is $14,330,000.

Other Major Fiscal Impacts: None.

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THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer

March 8, 2017

Members, Board of Regents

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction

Services, and Approval for Construction for the Renovate Jarrett Hall Phase II Project, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas (Project No. 18-3227)

I recommend adoption of the following minute order:

“The project scope along with a project budget of $14,330,000 for the

Renovate Jarrett Hall Phase II Project is approved.

The amount of $12,897,000 is appropriated from Account No. 01-

083536 Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds (Housing Revenue), for

construction services and related project costs.

The Renovate Jarrett Hall Phase II Project, West Texas A&M

University, Canyon, Texas, is approved for construction.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Board)

reasonably expects to incur debt in one or more obligations for this project,

and all or a portion of the proceeds received from the sale of such obligations

is reasonably expected to be used to reimburse the account(s) for amounts

previously appropriated and/or expended from such account(s).

As required by Section 5(a) of the Master Resolution of the Revenue Financing System, the Board hereby determines that it will have sufficient

funds to meet the financial obligations of The Texas A&M University System, including sufficient Pledged Revenues to satisfy the Annual Debt Service

Requirements of the Revenue Financing System and to meet all financial

obligations of the Board relating to the Revenue Financing System and that

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the Participants, on whose behalf the debt is issued, possess the financial

capacity to satisfy their Direct Obligations.”

Respectfully submitted,

Billy Hamilton

Executive Vice Chancellor and

Chief Financial Officer

Approval Recommended: Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

John Sharp Ray Bonilla

Chancellor General Counsel

Walter V. Wendler, President

West Texas A&M University

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RENOVATE JARRETT HALL PHASE II

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

PROJECT NO. 18-3227

PROJECT BUDGET

1. Amount Available for Construction Contract .............................................. $10,344,000

2. Architectural/Engineering Fees .................................................................... $ 1,010,590

3. Data / CIS ..................................................................................................... $ 175,000

4. Telecommunications .................................................................................... $ 52,000

5. Security ......................................................................................................... $ 122,000

6. Testing and Air Balancing ............................................................................ $ 175,000

7. Construction Materials Testing .................................................................... $ 73,000

8. Envelope Testing .......................................................................................... $ 25,000

9. Artwork / Graphics ....................................................................................... $ 5,000

10. Moveable Furnishings .................................................................................. $ 980,000

11. FP&C Project Management and Inspection Fees ......................................... $ 370,000

12. Owner's Contingency ................................................................................... $ 547,730

13. Miscellaneous ............................................................................................... $ 450,680

14. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT .............................................. $14,330,000

ATTACHMENT TO ITEM

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1. BOR Approval of Capital Plan ................................................................. September 2, 2016

2. Issue A/E RFQ ........................................................................................ September 13, 2016

3. Issue CMAR RFP ................................................................................... September 13, 2016

4. Receive A/E RFQ Responses......................................................................... October 4, 2016

5. Receive CMAP RFP Responses .................................................................... October 5, 2016

6. Shortlist A/E Firms ...................................................................................... October 17, 2016

7. Shortlist CMAR Firms ................................................................................. October 17, 2016

8. Interview A/E Shortlist .............................................................................. November 3, 2016

9. Interview CMAR Shortlist ......................................................................... November 4, 2016

10. A/E Ranked Order Approved by Chancellor ............................................. December 2, 2016

11. CMAR Ranked Order Approved by Chancellor ........................................ December 2, 2016

12. Execute A/E Agreement ................................................................................ January 3, 2017

13. Execute CMAR Agreement ........................................................................... January 3, 2017

14. A/E Design Kickoff ..................................................................................... January 10, 2017

15. Complete Schematic Design ............................................................................ March 3, 2017

16. BOR Approval for Construction ...................................................................... April 27, 2017

17. Complete Design Development .......................................................................... May 5, 2017

18. Receive GMP from CMAR ................................................................................ May 8, 2017

19. Begin Construction ................................................................................................. June 2017

20. Submit THECB Application ................................................................................... May 2017

21. Complete Construction Documents ........................................................................ June 2017

22. Substantial Completion ........................................................................................... June 2018

23. Owner Occupancy .................................................................................................... July 2018

RENOVATE JARRETT HALL PHASE II

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

PROJECT NO. 18-3227

PROJECT SCHEDULE

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WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYREVENUE FINANCING SYSTEM

Outstanding Principal Interest CoverageDates Principal Amount Amount Annual Total 1.15x

BONDS 14,475,000.00 YEAR 1 14,190,000.00 285,000.00 796,125.00 1,081,125.00 1,243,293.75 YEAR 2 13,895,000.00 295,000.00 780,450.00 1,075,450.00 1,236,767.50 YEAR 3 13,585,000.00 310,000.00 764,225.00 1,074,225.00 1,235,358.75 YEAR 4 13,255,000.00 330,000.00 747,175.00 1,077,175.00 1,238,751.25 YEAR 5 12,905,000.00 350,000.00 729,025.00 1,079,025.00 1,240,878.75 YEAR 6 12,535,000.00 370,000.00 709,775.00 1,079,775.00 1,241,741.25 YEAR 7 12,145,000.00 390,000.00 689,425.00 1,079,425.00 1,241,338.75 YEAR 8 11,735,000.00 410,000.00 667,975.00 1,077,975.00 1,239,671.25 YEAR 9 11,300,000.00 435,000.00 645,425.00 1,080,425.00 1,242,488.75

YEAR 10 10,840,000.00 460,000.00 621,500.00 1,081,500.00 1,243,725.00 YEAR 11 10,355,000.00 485,000.00 596,200.00 1,081,200.00 1,243,380.00 YEAR 12 9,845,000.00 510,000.00 569,525.00 1,079,525.00 1,241,453.75 YEAR 13 9,305,000.00 540,000.00 541,475.00 1,081,475.00 1,243,696.25 YEAR 14 8,735,000.00 570,000.00 511,775.00 1,081,775.00 1,244,041.25 YEAR 15 8,135,000.00 600,000.00 480,425.00 1,080,425.00 1,242,488.75 YEAR 16 7,505,000.00 630,000.00 447,425.00 1,077,425.00 1,239,038.75 YEAR 17 6,840,000.00 665,000.00 412,775.00 1,077,775.00 1,239,441.25 YEAR 18 6,135,000.00 705,000.00 376,200.00 1,081,200.00 1,243,380.00 YEAR 19 5,395,000.00 740,000.00 337,425.00 1,077,425.00 1,239,038.75 YEAR 20 4,610,000.00 785,000.00 296,725.00 1,081,725.00 1,243,983.75 YEAR 21 3,785,000.00 825,000.00 253,550.00 1,078,550.00 1,240,332.50 YEAR 22 2,915,000.00 870,000.00 208,175.00 1,078,175.00 1,239,901.25 YEAR 23 1,995,000.00 920,000.00 160,325.00 1,080,325.00 1,242,373.75 YEAR 24 1,025,000.00 970,000.00 109,725.00 1,079,725.00 1,241,683.75 YEAR 25 - 1,025,000.00 56,375.00 1,081,375.00 1,243,581.25

14,475,000.00$ 12,509,200.00$ 26,984,200.00$ 31,031,830.00$

Estimated issuance costs and rounding of $145,000 are included in this schedule.Long-term rates are assumed to be 5.50%. Rates are subject to market change.Prepared by the Office of the Treasurer - Treasury Services 2/22/17

Rates are subject to market change. Amounts are preliminary estimatesthat will be revised at the time bonds are issued.

Housing Revenue18-3227 Renovate Jarrett Hall Phase II

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Renovate Jarrett Hall Phase II

West Texas A&M University Project No. 18-3227

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AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING

Submitted by: Billy Hamilton, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction

Services, and Approval for Construction for the Amarillo Center Renovation Phase II Project, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas (Project No. 18-3250)

Background and Prior Actions:

The Amarillo Center Renovation Phase II Project was included as an approved project on the FY 2017 – FY 2021 A&M System Capital Plan approved by the Board at the September 2016 meeting at a planning amount of $9,900,000. The current planning amount is $18,200,000. Prior to project management turnover to The Texas A&M System (A&M System), the Amarillo Center Renovation Phase II project was initiated and managed at the local level by West Texas A&M University (WTAMU). WTAMU directed SSC to solicit and award both the architect/engineer (A/E) and construction manager at risk (CMAR) contracts. At the time of turnover to the A&M System, construction documents (CD Phase) were at 100% and the CMAR had developed a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) awaiting approval for the project. FPC will enter into contracts with the AE and CMAR for the completion of the project. Proposed Board Action:

(1) Approve the project scope and budget.

(2) Appropriate $18,200,000 for construction services and related project costs.

(3) Approve construction of the Amarillo Center Renovation Phase II Project at WTAMU,

contingent upon completion of the transfer of the property from the Amarillo Economic

Development Corporation (EDC) to the A&M System. A “Declaration of Gift” was executed

June 30, 2016 to gift this property to the A&M System.

Funding/Budget Amount:

Funding Source

Budget Amount Average Estimated

Annual Debt Service Debt

Service Source

Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds

$ 7,200,000 $577,725 Tuition Revenue

Bonds

Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds

$ 7,100,000 $575,350 Higher Education Fund

Cash (Other Local Funds) $ 3,900,000 N/A N/A

Total Project Funds $18,200,000

Project Justification:

In 2014, EDC purchased the Commerce Building in downtown Amarillo for the purpose of

converting the existing office building into a centralized West Texas Amarillo Center. The Amarillo

Center is currently leasing spaces in the Chase Tower, Happy State Bank and Cal Farley’s Boys

Ranch buildings. Upon the April 2017 completion of the Phase One work, which is being funded by

local donations, Amarillo EDC will transfer title to the building, adjacent parking and auxiliary

parking to WTAMU.

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After the title transfer is complete, WTAMU will receive a structurally sound, energy compliant,

fully developed building shell ready for interior development. All current Amarillo Center

departments leasing space in various buildings will have space to consolidate into a single

identifiable building.

Scope:

Phase II of the Amarillo Center Renovation Project will address the shell space for use as an

educational/classroom building. With the major change of use from office building to university

building, several items will be upgraded to meet current codes and standards. Two new fire stairs

will be added on the west side of the building from basement to third floor. New fire stairs are

required to meet Life Safety Codes and Texas Accessibility Standards. One of the existing fire stairs

will be rebuilt to facilitate roof access and code requirements. The new fire stairs require the

relocation of public utilities in an existing public utility easement.

The existing elevator is 1978 vintage and no longer meets current capacity or accessibility standards.

None of the existing mechanical equipment meets the International Energy Conservation Code or

State Energy Conservation requirements, and much of it was severely impacted during asbestos

abatement. New energy code compliant mechanical systems will be installed to meet the needs of

the whole building when development is complete.

All of the electrical equipment was from the original 1952 department store and much of the wiring

was part of the 1978 renovations. New electrical service, main switch gear, distribution panels and

branch panels will be installed.

The adjacent parking lot will be completely redesigned for security with traffic control gates, lot

lighting, security cameras and low masonry and iron fence. Trees, site lighting and designated

pedestrian and landscape/furnishings zones will be included.

The new Amarillo Center will have available approximately 100,000 square feet in three floors and a

basement. Functions in the basement will include 10 classrooms, seminar rooms, an open computer

lab, main distribution frame center and police department hub.

First floor functions will include office spaces for Small Business Development Corporation, a book

store, clinic spaces for Communication Disorders, clinic spaces for Licensed and Professional

Counseling, a multi‐purpose conference center and a police department satellite office.

Second floor development will include the walls defining the atrium, information technology closets

and electrical closets. The remaining 20,000 square feet will be available for future uses. The third

floor will house the Amarillo Center administration offices, the Center for Learning Disabilities,

faculty offices for Communication Disorders, a faculty office for Licensed and Professional

Counseling and Social Work, and a board room.

Construction on this project is scheduled to start in June 2017 with substantial completion scheduled

for June 2018. The total project budget is $18,200,000.

Other Major Fiscal Impacts:

None.

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THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer

March 8, 2017

Members, Board of Regents

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction

Services, and Approval for Construction for the Amarillo Center Renovation Phase II Project, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas (Project No. 18-3250)

I recommend adoption of the following minute order:

“The project scope along with a project budget of $18,200,000 for the

Amarillo Center Renovation Phase II Project is approved.

The amount of $7,200,000 is appropriated from Account No. 01-

083536 Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds (TRB), the amount of

$7,100,000 is appropriated from Account No. 01-083536 Revenue Financing

System Debt Proceeds (HEF), and the amount of $3,900,000 is appropriated

from Account No. 18-205024 General Institutional Expense - Miscellaneous,

for construction services and related project costs.

The Amarillo Center Renovation Phase II Project, West Texas A&M

University, Canyon, Texas, is approved for construction.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Board)

reasonably expects to incur debt in one or more obligations for this project,

and all or a portion of the proceeds received from the sale of such obligations

is reasonably expected to be used to reimburse the account(s) for amounts

previously appropriated and/or expended from such account(s).

As required by Section 5(a) of the Master Resolution of the Revenue

Financing System, the Board hereby determines that it will have sufficient funds to meet the financial obligations of The Texas A&M University System,

including sufficient Pledged Revenues to satisfy the Annual Debt Service

Requirements of the Revenue Financing System and to meet all financial obligations of the Board relating to the Revenue Financing System and that

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the Participants, on whose behalf the debt is issued, possess the financial

capacity to satisfy their Direct Obligations.”

Respectfully submitted,

Billy Hamilton

Executive Vice Chancellor and

Chief Financial Officer

Approval Recommended: Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

John Sharp Ray Bonilla

Chancellor General Counsel

Walter V. Wendler, President

West Texas A&M University

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AMARILLO CENTER RENOVATION PHASE II

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

PROJECT NO. 18-3250

PROJECT BUDGET

1. Amount Available for Construction Contract .............................................. $13,781,220

2. Architectural/Engineering Fees .................................................................... $ 1,142,185

3. Physical Plant/Facility Services ................................................................... $ 20,000

4. Data / CIS ..................................................................................................... $ 200,000

5. Telecommunications .................................................................................... $ 75,000

6. Security ......................................................................................................... $ 88,609

7. Testing and Air Balancing ............................................................................ $ 37,500

8. Construction Materials Testing .................................................................... $ 37,500

9. Artwork / Graphics ....................................................................................... $ 35,000

10. A/V Equipment ............................................................................................. $ 88,610

11. Moveable Furnishings .................................................................................. $ 1,172,570

12. FP&C Project Management and Inspection Fees ......................................... $ 395,997

13. Owner's Contingency ................................................................................... $ 1,042,810

14. Miscellaneous ............................................................................................... $ 82,999

15. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT .............................................. $18,200,000

ATTACHMENT TO ITEM

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1. BOR Approval for Construction ...................................................................... April 27, 2017

2. Submit THECB Application ............................................................................ May 15, 2017

3. Begin Construction ............................................................................................. June 1, 2017

4. Substantial Completion .......................................................................................... April 2018

5. Owner Occupancy ................................................................................................... June 2018

AMARILLO CENTER RENOVATION PHASE II

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

PROJECT NO. 18-3250

PROJECT SCHEDULE

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18-3250 Amarillo Center Renovation - Phase IITuition Revenue

Outstanding Principal InterestDates Principal Amount Amount Annual Total

BONDS 7,200,000.00 YEAR 1 6,980,000.00 220,000.00 360,000.00 580,000.00 YEAR 2 6,750,000.00 230,000.00 349,000.00 579,000.00 YEAR 3 6,510,000.00 240,000.00 337,500.00 577,500.00 YEAR 4 6,260,000.00 250,000.00 325,500.00 575,500.00 YEAR 5 5,995,000.00 265,000.00 313,000.00 578,000.00 YEAR 6 5,715,000.00 280,000.00 299,750.00 579,750.00 YEAR 7 5,425,000.00 290,000.00 285,750.00 575,750.00 YEAR 8 5,120,000.00 305,000.00 271,250.00 576,250.00 YEAR 9 4,800,000.00 320,000.00 256,000.00 576,000.00

YEAR 10 4,460,000.00 340,000.00 240,000.00 580,000.00 YEAR 11 4,105,000.00 355,000.00 223,000.00 578,000.00 YEAR 12 3,735,000.00 370,000.00 205,250.00 575,250.00 YEAR 13 3,345,000.00 390,000.00 186,750.00 576,750.00 YEAR 14 2,935,000.00 410,000.00 167,250.00 577,250.00 YEAR 15 2,505,000.00 430,000.00 146,750.00 576,750.00 YEAR 16 2,050,000.00 455,000.00 125,250.00 580,250.00 YEAR 17 1,575,000.00 475,000.00 102,500.00 577,500.00 YEAR 18 1,075,000.00 500,000.00 78,750.00 578,750.00 YEAR 19 550,000.00 525,000.00 53,750.00 578,750.00 YEAR 20 - 550,000.00 27,500.00 577,500.00

7,200,000.00$ 4,354,500.00$ 11,554,500.00$

Long-term rates are assumed to be 5.00%. Rates are subject to market change.Actual debt service will correspond to the TRB appropriations provided by the State.Prepared by the Office of the Treasurer - Treasury Services 2/16/17

Rates are subject to market change. Amounts are preliminary estimathat will be revised at the time bonds are issued.

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Amarillo Center Renovation Phase II

West Texas A&M University Project No. 18-3250

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Agenda Item No.

AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING

Submitted by: Billy Hamilton, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services, and Approval for Construction for the Academic and Student Services Building Project, Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Texarkana, Texas (Project No. 22-3200)

Background and Prior Actions:

The Academic and Student Services Building Project was included as an approved project on the FY 2017 – FY 2021 A&M System Capital Plan approved by the Board at the September 2016 meeting.

Proposed Board Action:

(1) Approve the project scope and budget.

(2) Appropriate $28,800,000 for construction services and related project costs. $3,200,000 has

been previously appropriated.

(3) Approve construction of the Academic and Student Services Building Project at Texas A&M

University-Texarkana (A&M-Texarkana).

Funding/Budget Amount:

Funding Source

Budget Amount Average Estimated

Annual Debt Service Debt

Service Source

Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds $32,000,000 $2,567,838

Tuition Revenue

Bonds

Total Project Funds $32,000,000

Project Justification:

Between 2010 and 2012, A&M-Texarkana consolidated its operations on a single new campus after

forty years of co-location with Texarkana Community College. Presently, the university is

occupying one multipurpose building, one classroom/office building, and a physical plant building in

addition to a student housing building. Since the university expanded downward to include freshmen

and sophomores, both the headcount and student credit hour production have increased by close to

50%, and recruiting and retention measures have been implemented that should increase enrollment

by 5-7 % each year over the next five years. In fall 2013, the space projection model from The Texas

Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) showed A&M-Texarkana as having a space deficit

of approximately 32,000 assignable square feet. That deficit will continue to grow with the projected

increased enrollment. As an example of the current deficit, any new faculty hired to accommodate

enrollment growth must be given temporary offices in student study areas in the library, thus taking

away needed student study space. The proposed Academic and Student Services Building Project is

shown as the third classroom building in Phase I of the 20-Year University Master Plan adopted in

January 2005, modified in July 2009, and filed with THECB. With its combination of student

services, classrooms and lab facilities, the building will help the university expand its offerings for all

students and provide necessary laboratory space for expansion in STEM and health-affiliated fields,

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both of which are growth areas for A&M-Texarkana and in great demand in the region, state and nation.

A&M-Texarkana serves an area with a large number of first-generation college students. Counties in

the region have significantly fewer college graduates than the state average of 26%: Bowie County

with 18%, Cass County with 14% and Red River County with 12%. A&M-Texarkana has initiated a number of outreach activities to increase those percentages.

Improvement in the learning environment and in the quality and quantity of research space will be

critical to meeting the university’s goal to become a leading public research university. To create

improved learning and research environments, the university must support today’s changing needs

and attract the best scholars, graduate students and faculty. Feedback from all user groups suggests there is a clear need to study the quality and adequacy of teaching and research space.

The Academic and Student Services Building Project will be an important step forward for the

university as it empowers higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression.

Further, major changes in the U.S. healthcare system and practice environments will require equally

profound changes in the education of nursing and health sciences. Nursing education at all levels

needs to provide a better understanding of and experience in care management, quality improvement

methods, systems-level change management, and re-conceptualized roles in a reformed healthcare

system. Nursing and health sciences education will serve as a platform for continued lifelong

learning and include opportunities for seamless transition to higher degree programs. Finally, nurses

will be educated with physicians and other health professionals as students and throughout their

careers.

Scope:

The Academic and Student Services Building Project will be constructed adjacent to the existing

Central Plant and directly north of the existing parking facilities at the south edge of the campus

grounds.

It will be a multi-purpose building, integrating student support facilities with classrooms, laboratories

and faculty offices into a modern university learning community. The project will relocate student

enrollment and business office services into a shared space on the building’s first floor, a more

student-and-visitor-friendly space than their current location, thus freeing up the space they currently

occupy in the University Center for faculty offices and classrooms. In addition, the building will

contain much needed state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories for expanding enrollments in

STEM, nursing and related health fields.

The Academic and Student Services Building Project includes a total of approximately 62,000 square

feet over three floors. This would accommodate the Nursing Department, Student Enrollment

Services and Business Office, and offices for the Dean and faculty of the College of Business, as well as STEM laboratories and general instruction classrooms.

Construction on this project is scheduled to start in May 2017 with substantial completion scheduled for November 2018. The total project budget is $32,000,000.

Other Major Fiscal Impacts:

None.

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THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer

March 8, 2017

Members, Board of Regents

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services,

and Approval for Construction for the Academic and Student Services Building Project, Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Texarkana, Texas (Project No. 22-3200)

I recommend adoption of the following minute order:

“The project scope along with a project budget of $32,000,000 for the

Academic and Student Services Building Project is approved.

The amount of $28,800,000 is appropriated from Account No. 01-

083536 Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds (TRB), for construction

services and related project costs.

The Academic and Student Services Building Project, Texas A&M

University-Texarkana, Texarkana, Texas, is approved for construction.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Board)

reasonably expects to incur debt in one or more obligations for this project,

and all or a portion of the proceeds received from the sale of such obligations

is reasonably expected to be used to reimburse the account(s) for amounts

previously appropriated and/or expended from such account(s).

As required by Section 5(a) of the Master Resolution of the Revenue Financing System, the Board hereby determines that it will have sufficient

funds to meet the financial obligations of The Texas A&M University System, including sufficient Pledged Revenues to satisfy the Annual Debt Service

Requirements of the Revenue Financing System and to meet all financial

obligations of the Board relating to the Revenue Financing System and that

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the Participants, on whose behalf the debt is issued, possess the financial

capacity to satisfy their Direct Obligations.”

Respectfully submitted,

Billy Hamilton

Executive Vice Chancellor and

Chief Financial Officer

Approval Recommended: Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

John Sharp Ray Bonilla

Chancellor General Counsel

Emily F. Cutrer, President

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

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ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA

PROJECT NO. 22-3200

PROJECT BUDGET

1. Amount Available for Construction Contract .............................................. $23,750,000

2. Architectural/Engineering Fees .................................................................... $ 2,064,800

3. Physical Plant/Facility Services ................................................................... $ 30,000

4. Data / CIS ..................................................................................................... $ 372,000

5. Telecommunications .................................................................................... $ 60,000

6. Security ......................................................................................................... $ 124,000

7. Testing and Air Balancing ............................................................................ $ 140,000

8. Construction Materials Testing .................................................................... $ 167,000

9. Envelope Testing .......................................................................................... $ 100,000

10. Artwork / Graphics ....................................................................................... $ 50,000

11. A/V Equipment ............................................................................................. $ 1,056,400

12. Moveable Equipment ................................................................................... $ 20,000

13. Moveable Furnishings .................................................................................. $ 1,118,500

14. FP&C Project Management and Inspection Fees ......................................... $ 827,000

15. Owner's Contingency ................................................................................... $ 1,336,225

16. Miscellaneous ............................................................................................... $ 784,075

17. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT .............................................. $32,000,000

ATTACHMENT TO ITEM

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1. BOR Approval of Capital Plan ................................................................. September 4, 2015

2. Issue A/E RFQ ............................................................................................... January 5, 2016

3. Receive A/E RFQ Responses....................................................................... January 27, 2016

4. Shortlist A/E Firms ...................................................................................... February 3, 2016

5. Interview A/E Shortlist .............................................................................. February 16, 2016

6. Issue CMAR RFP .......................................................................................... March 14, 2016

7. A/E Ranked Order Approved by Chancellor ................................................. March 24, 2016

8. Receive CMAP RFP Responses ........................................................................ April 4, 2016

9. Shortlist CMAR Firms ..................................................................................... April 11, 2016

10. Interview CMAR Shortlist ............................................................................... April 12, 2016

11. CMAR Ranked Order Approved by Chancellor .............................................. April 13, 2016

12. Execute A/E Agreement ................................................................................... May 24, 2016

13. A/E Design Kickoff ............................................................................................ June 7, 2016

14. Execute CMAR Agreement .......................................................................... August 23, 2016

15. Complete Schematic Design ........................................................................ October 28, 2016

16. Complete Design Development ................................................................... February 9, 2017

17. Receive GMP from CMAR ............................................................................. March 2, 2017

18. BOR Approval for Construction ...................................................................... April 27, 2017

19. Complete Construction Documents ................................................................. April 27, 2017

20. Submit THECB Application ................................................................................... May 2017

21. Begin Construction ................................................................................................. May 2017

22. Substantial Completion .................................................................................. November 2018

23. Owner Occupancy .............................................................................................. January 2019

ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA

PROJECT NO. 22-3200

PROJECT SCHEDULE

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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - TEXARKANAREVENUE FINANCING SYSTEM

22-3200 Academic and Student Services BuildingTuition Revenue

Outstanding Principal InterestDates Principal Amount Amount Annual Total

BONDS 32,000,000.00 YEAR 1 31,030,000.00 970,000.00 1,600,000.00 2,570,000.00 YEAR 2 30,015,000.00 1,015,000.00 1,551,500.00 2,566,500.00 YEAR 3 28,950,000.00 1,065,000.00 1,500,750.00 2,565,750.00 YEAR 4 27,830,000.00 1,120,000.00 1,447,500.00 2,567,500.00 YEAR 5 26,655,000.00 1,175,000.00 1,391,500.00 2,566,500.00 YEAR 6 25,420,000.00 1,235,000.00 1,332,750.00 2,567,750.00 YEAR 7 24,120,000.00 1,300,000.00 1,271,000.00 2,571,000.00 YEAR 8 22,760,000.00 1,360,000.00 1,206,000.00 2,566,000.00 YEAR 9 21,330,000.00 1,430,000.00 1,138,000.00 2,568,000.00 YEAR 10 19,830,000.00 1,500,000.00 1,066,500.00 2,566,500.00 YEAR 11 18,255,000.00 1,575,000.00 991,500.00 2,566,500.00 YEAR 12 16,600,000.00 1,655,000.00 912,750.00 2,567,750.00 YEAR 13 14,860,000.00 1,740,000.00 830,000.00 2,570,000.00 YEAR 14 13,035,000.00 1,825,000.00 743,000.00 2,568,000.00 YEAR 15 11,120,000.00 1,915,000.00 651,750.00 2,566,750.00 YEAR 16 9,110,000.00 2,010,000.00 556,000.00 2,566,000.00 YEAR 17 6,995,000.00 2,115,000.00 455,500.00 2,570,500.00 YEAR 18 4,775,000.00 2,220,000.00 349,750.00 2,569,750.00 YEAR 19 2,445,000.00 2,330,000.00 238,750.00 2,568,750.00 YEAR 20 - 2,445,000.00 122,250.00 2,567,250.00

32,000,000.00$ 19,356,750.00$ 51,356,750.00$

Long-term rates are assumed to be 5.00%. Rates are subject to market change.Actual debt service will correspond to the TRB appropriations provided by the State.Prepared by the Office of the Treasurer - Treasury Services 2/19/17

Rates are subject to market change. Amounts are preliminary estimates that will be revised at the time bonds are issued.

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Academic and Student Services Building

Texas A&M University-Texarkana Project No. 22-3200

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Agenda Item No.

AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING Submitted by: Billy Hamilton, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction

Services, and Approval for Construction for the Dentistry Clinical Education Facility Project, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Dallas, Texas (Project No. 23-3202)

Background and Prior Actions:

The Dentistry Clinical Education Facility Project was included as an approved project on the FY 2017 – FY 2021 A&M System Capital Plan approved by the Board at the September 2016 meeting. Proposed Board Action:

(1) Approve the project scope and budget.

(2) Appropriate $114,750,000 for construction services and related project costs, and revert

previous appropriations to the source account. $12,750,000 has been previously

appropriated.

(3) Approve construction of the Dentistry Clinical Education Facility Project at Texas A&M

University Health Science Center (TAMHSC).

Funding/Budget Amount:

Funding Source

Budget Amount Average Estimated

Annual Debt Service Debt

Service Source

Permanent University Fund Debt Proceeds

$ 5,000,000* $ 405,150 Available University

Fund

Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds

$ 72,000,000 $5,777,475 Tuition Revenue

Bonds

Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds

$ 37,500,000 $2,751,224 Designated Tuition &

Interest Income

Cash (Gifts) $ 5,000,000 N/A N/A

Cash (Designated Tuition) $ 8,000,000 N/A N/A

Total Project Funds $127,500,000

* TAMHSC is using $5 million of its PUF Equipment Allocations to provide funding for this

project. These funds have been reverted back to System so that they can be appropriated to

this major project.

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Project Justification:

TAMHSC is seeking to build a Dentistry Clinical Education Facility for the Texas A&M University

College of Dentistry (TAMCD) and to identify future uses for the college’s existing facility in

Dallas, Texas. TAMCD is a recognized leader in dental education and advanced training, but in

order to keep up with competing programs, a new clinical building is needed. The impetus behind

this project is to increase the college’s ability to provide state-of-the-art dental care to underserved

populations and to train students from underrepresented communities. Additionally, the increase in

population in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area continues to fuel demand for dental care. To

meet this rising demand, the college is seeking to increase its enrollment by approximately 25%

while still maintaining its current percentage of underrepresented minority students (approximately

40%).

The primary driver of this project is to provide a patient-oriented clinical facility that improves the

patient experience through efficient and exemplary design. Increasing efficiency will require

improved way-finding and circulation, larger waiting rooms, convenient patient intake and triage,

and improved patient check-out. In addition to efficiency, a state-of-the-art clinical setting is

envisioned to more closely resemble contemporary dental practice environments and to enable the

college to continue to provide excellent educational training.

The Dentistry Clinical Education Facility for TAMCD is envisioned as a state-of-the-art, patient-

centered facility dedicated to clinical training for dental students. The new facility will accommodate

college growth and foster a paradigm shift in dental education as the college seeks to maintain

competitiveness in both education and research.

Finally, this project is guided by TAMHSC’s Overarching Vision as well as TAMCD’s mission to

provide state-of-the-art patient care to underserved populations in the state of Texas.

Scope:

The Dentistry Clinical Education Facility Project will include the following:

166,512 gross square feet (GSF), 86,552 assignable square feet (ASF) of new clinical space

and support space

Nine different types of clinical environments with 293 total operatories ranging from

general practice to prosthodontics and implant surgery

Clinical support areas including central sterile

Labs, classrooms, student spaces

A central utility plant of approximately 23,912 GSF

242-space, 124,778 GSF parking ramp on levels 1-3 of the new building

Renovation of up to approximately 8,000 square feet of space in the existing College of

Dentistry Building for a simulation center, gross anatomy lab and support spaces if funding

becomes available through project buyout or contingency savings

Construction on this project is scheduled to start in May 2017 with substantial completion scheduled

for July 2019. The total project budget is $127,500,000.

Other Major Fiscal Impacts:

None.

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Agenda Item No.

THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer

March 9, 2017

Members, Board of Regents

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction

Services, and Approval for Construction for the Dentistry Clinical Education Facility Project, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Dallas, Texas (Project No. 23-3202)

I recommend adoption of the following minute order:

“The project scope along with a project budget of $127,500,000 for the

Dentistry Clinical Education Facility Project is approved.

The amount of $5,000,000 is appropriated from Account No. 01-

084243, Permanent University Fund Debt Proceeds (AUF), the amount of

$59,250,000 is appropriated from Account No. 01-083536 Revenue Financing

System Debt Proceeds (TRB), the amount of $37,500,000 is appropriated

from Account No. 01-083536 Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds

(Designated Tuition & Interest Income), the amount of $5,000,000 is

appropriated from Account No. 23-530106 Set Aside Dental Clinic, and the

amount of $8,000,000 is appropriated from Account No. 23-211151

Designated Reserve COD, for construction services and related project costs.

The Dentistry Clinical Education Facility Project, Texas A&M

University Health Science Center, Dallas, Texas, is approved for

construction.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Board)

reasonably expects to incur debt in one or more obligations for this project,

and all or a portion of the proceeds received from the sale of such obligations

is reasonably expected to be used to reimburse the account(s) for amounts

previously appropriated and/or expended from such account(s).

As required by Section 5(a) of the Master Resolution of the Revenue

Financing System, the Board hereby determines that it will have sufficient funds to meet the financial obligations of The Texas A&M University System,

including sufficient Pledged Revenues to satisfy the Annual Debt Service

Requirements of the Revenue Financing System and to meet all financial obligations of the Board relating to the Revenue Financing System and that

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the Participants, on whose behalf the debt is issued, possess the financial

capacity to satisfy their Direct Obligations.”

Respectfully submitted,

Billy Hamilton

Executive Vice Chancellor and

Chief Financial Officer

Approval Recommended: Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

John Sharp Ray Bonilla

Chancellor General Counsel

Michael K. Young

President

Texas A&M University

Carrie L. Byington, M.D.

Senior Vice President

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

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DENTISTRY CLINICAL EDUCATION FACILITY

TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

PROJECT NO. 23-3202

PROJECT BUDGET

1. Amount Available for Construction Contract .............................................. $ 92,470,525

2. Architectural/Engineering Fees .................................................................... $ 9,506,075

3. Physical Plant/Facility Services ................................................................... $ 25,000

4. Data / CIS ..................................................................................................... $ 1,008,864

5. Telecommunications .................................................................................... $ 454,788

6. Security ......................................................................................................... $ 252,216

7. Testing and Air Balancing ............................................................................ $ 378,324

8. Construction Materials Testing .................................................................... $ 636,703

9. Envelope Testing .......................................................................................... $ 100,000

10. Artwork / Graphics ....................................................................................... $ 206,647

11. A/V Equipment ............................................................................................. $ 2,059,764

12. Moveable Equipment ................................................................................... $ 8,308,255

13. Moveable Furnishings .................................................................................. $ 1,681,440

14. FP&C Project Management and Inspection Fees ......................................... $ 3,292,000

15. Owner's Contingency ................................................................................... $ 4,534,850

16. Miscellaneous ............................................................................................... $ 2,584,549

17. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT .............................................. $127,500,000

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1. BOR Approval of Capital Plan ................................................................. September 4, 2015

2. Issue A/E RFQ ............................................................................................. February 9, 2016

3. Issue CMAR RFP ............................................................................................ March 1, 2016

4. Receive A/E RFQ Responses........................................................................... March 3, 2016

5. Shortlist A/E Firms ........................................................................................ March 15, 2016

6. Receive CMAP RFP Responses .................................................................... March 30, 2016

7. Interview A/E Shortlist .................................................................................. March 31, 2016

8. Shortlist CMAR Firms ..................................................................................... April 12, 2016

9. Interview CMAR Shortlist ............................................................................... April 21, 2016

10. A/E Ranked Order Approved by Chancellor ................................................... April 26, 2016

11. CMAR Ranked Order Approved by Chancellor ............................................... May 23, 2016

12. A/E Design Kickoff ............................................................................................ June 2, 2016

13. Execute A/E Agreement ................................................................................... June 29, 2016

14. Execute CMAR Agreement ...................................................................... September 6, 2016

15. Complete Schematic Design ........................................................................ October 21, 2016

16. Complete Design Development ................................................................... February 2, 2017

17. Receive GMP from CMAR ....................................................................... February 16, 2017

18. BOR Approval for Construction ...................................................................... April 27, 2017

19. Submit THECB Application ................................................................................... May 2017

20. Complete Construction Documents ........................................................................ May 2017

21. Begin Construction ................................................................................................. May 2017

22. Substantial Completion ............................................................................................ July 2019

23. Owner Occupancy .............................................................................................. October 2020

DENTISTRY CLINICAL EDUCATION FACILITY

TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

PROJECT NO. 23-3202

PROJECT SCHEDULE

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TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTERPERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND

23-3202 Dentistry Clinical Education Facility - Dallas

Outstanding Principal Interest CoverageDates Principal Amount Amount Annual Total 1.15x

BONDS 5,050,000.00 YEAR 1 4,895,000.00 155,000.00 252,500.00 407,500.00 468,625.00 YEAR 2 4,735,000.00 160,000.00 244,750.00 404,750.00 465,462.50 YEAR 3 4,565,000.00 170,000.00 236,750.00 406,750.00 467,762.50 YEAR 4 4,390,000.00 175,000.00 228,250.00 403,250.00 463,737.50 YEAR 5 4,205,000.00 185,000.00 219,500.00 404,500.00 465,175.00 YEAR 6 4,010,000.00 195,000.00 210,250.00 405,250.00 466,037.50 YEAR 7 3,805,000.00 205,000.00 200,500.00 405,500.00 466,325.00 YEAR 8 3,590,000.00 215,000.00 190,250.00 405,250.00 466,037.50 YEAR 9 3,365,000.00 225,000.00 179,500.00 404,500.00 465,175.00

YEAR 10 3,130,000.00 235,000.00 168,250.00 403,250.00 463,737.50 YEAR 11 2,880,000.00 250,000.00 156,500.00 406,500.00 467,475.00 YEAR 12 2,620,000.00 260,000.00 144,000.00 404,000.00 464,600.00 YEAR 13 2,345,000.00 275,000.00 131,000.00 406,000.00 466,900.00 YEAR 14 2,055,000.00 290,000.00 117,250.00 407,250.00 468,337.50 YEAR 15 1,750,000.00 305,000.00 102,750.00 407,750.00 468,912.50 YEAR 16 1,435,000.00 315,000.00 87,500.00 402,500.00 462,875.00 YEAR 17 1,100,000.00 335,000.00 71,750.00 406,750.00 467,762.50 YEAR 18 750,000.00 350,000.00 55,000.00 405,000.00 465,750.00 YEAR 19 385,000.00 365,000.00 37,500.00 402,500.00 462,875.00 YEAR 20 - 385,000.00 19,250.00 404,250.00 464,887.50

5,050,000.00$ 3,053,000.00$ 8,103,000.00$ 9,318,450.00$

Issuance costs and rounding of $50,000 are included in this schedule.Long-term rates are assumed to be 5.00%. Rates are subject to market change.Prepared by the Office of the Treasurer - Treasury Services 2/19/17

Rates are subject to market change. Amounts are preliminary estimatesthat will be revised at the time bonds are issued.

Available University Fund

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TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTERREVENUE FINANCING SYSTEM

23-3202 Dentistry Clinical Education Facility - DallasTuition Revenue

Outstanding Principal InterestDates Principal Amount Amount Annual Total

BONDS 72,000,000.00 YEAR 1 69,820,000.00 2,180,000.00 3,600,000.00 5,780,000.00 YEAR 2 67,535,000.00 2,285,000.00 3,491,000.00 5,776,000.00 YEAR 3 65,135,000.00 2,400,000.00 3,376,750.00 5,776,750.00 YEAR 4 62,615,000.00 2,520,000.00 3,256,750.00 5,776,750.00 YEAR 5 59,970,000.00 2,645,000.00 3,130,750.00 5,775,750.00 YEAR 6 57,190,000.00 2,780,000.00 2,998,500.00 5,778,500.00 YEAR 7 54,270,000.00 2,920,000.00 2,859,500.00 5,779,500.00 YEAR 8 51,205,000.00 3,065,000.00 2,713,500.00 5,778,500.00 YEAR 9 47,990,000.00 3,215,000.00 2,560,250.00 5,775,250.00 YEAR 10 44,610,000.00 3,380,000.00 2,399,500.00 5,779,500.00 YEAR 11 41,065,000.00 3,545,000.00 2,230,500.00 5,775,500.00 YEAR 12 37,340,000.00 3,725,000.00 2,053,250.00 5,778,250.00 YEAR 13 33,430,000.00 3,910,000.00 1,867,000.00 5,777,000.00 YEAR 14 29,325,000.00 4,105,000.00 1,671,500.00 5,776,500.00 YEAR 15 25,015,000.00 4,310,000.00 1,466,250.00 5,776,250.00 YEAR 16 20,490,000.00 4,525,000.00 1,250,750.00 5,775,750.00 YEAR 17 15,735,000.00 4,755,000.00 1,024,500.00 5,779,500.00 YEAR 18 10,745,000.00 4,990,000.00 786,750.00 5,776,750.00 YEAR 19 5,505,000.00 5,240,000.00 537,250.00 5,777,250.00 YEAR 20 - 5,505,000.00 275,250.00 5,780,250.00

72,000,000.00$ 43,549,500.00$ 115,549,500.00$

Long-term rates are assumed to be 5.00%. Rates are subject to market change.Actual debt service will correspond to the TRB appropriations provided by the State.Prepared by the Office of the Treasurer - Treasury Services 2/19/17

Rates are subject to market change. Amounts are preliminary estimatesthat will be revised at the time bonds are issued.

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TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTERREVENUE FINANCING SYSTEM

23-3202 Dentistry Clinical Education Facility - Dallas

Outstanding Principal Interest CoverageDates Principal Amount Amount Annual Total 1.15x

BONDS 37,870,000.00 YEAR 1 37,390,000.00 480,000.00 2,272,200.00 2,752,200.00 3,165,030.00 YEAR 2 36,885,000.00 505,000.00 2,243,400.00 2,748,400.00 3,160,660.00 YEAR 3 36,350,000.00 535,000.00 2,213,100.00 2,748,100.00 3,160,315.00 YEAR 4 35,780,000.00 570,000.00 2,181,000.00 2,751,000.00 3,163,650.00 YEAR 5 35,175,000.00 605,000.00 2,146,800.00 2,751,800.00 3,164,570.00 YEAR 6 34,535,000.00 640,000.00 2,110,500.00 2,750,500.00 3,163,075.00 YEAR 7 33,855,000.00 680,000.00 2,072,100.00 2,752,100.00 3,164,915.00 YEAR 8 33,135,000.00 720,000.00 2,031,300.00 2,751,300.00 3,163,995.00 YEAR 9 32,370,000.00 765,000.00 1,988,100.00 2,753,100.00 3,166,065.00

YEAR 10 31,560,000.00 810,000.00 1,942,200.00 2,752,200.00 3,165,030.00 YEAR 11 30,700,000.00 860,000.00 1,893,600.00 2,753,600.00 3,166,640.00 YEAR 12 29,790,000.00 910,000.00 1,842,000.00 2,752,000.00 3,164,800.00 YEAR 13 28,825,000.00 965,000.00 1,787,400.00 2,752,400.00 3,165,260.00 YEAR 14 27,805,000.00 1,020,000.00 1,726,500.00 2,746,500.00 3,158,475.00 YEAR 15 26,720,000.00 1,085,000.00 1,668,300.00 2,753,300.00 3,166,295.00 YEAR 16 25,570,000.00 1,150,000.00 1,603,200.00 2,753,200.00 3,166,180.00 YEAR 17 24,355,000.00 1,215,000.00 1,534,200.00 2,749,200.00 3,161,580.00 YEAR 18 23,065,000.00 1,290,000.00 1,461,300.00 2,751,300.00 3,163,995.00 YEAR 19 21,700,000.00 1,365,000.00 1,383,900.00 2,748,900.00 3,161,235.00 YEAR 20 20,250,000.00 1,450,000.00 1,302,000.00 2,752,000.00 3,164,800.00 YEAR 21 18,715,000.00 1,535,000.00 1,215,000.00 2,750,000.00 3,162,500.00 YEAR 22 17,085,000.00 1,630,000.00 1,122,900.00 2,752,900.00 3,165,835.00 YEAR 23 15,360,000.00 1,725,000.00 1,025,100.00 2,750,100.00 3,162,615.00 YEAR 24 13,530,000.00 1,830,000.00 921,600.00 2,751,600.00 3,164,340.00 YEAR 25 11,590,000.00 1,940,000.00 811,800.00 2,751,800.00 3,164,570.00 YEAR 26 9,535,000.00 2,055,000.00 695,400.00 2,750,400.00 3,162,960.00 YEAR 27 7,355,000.00 2,180,000.00 572,100.00 2,752,100.00 3,164,915.00 YEAR 28 5,045,000.00 2,310,000.00 441,300.00 2,751,300.00 3,163,995.00 YEAR 29 2,595,000.00 2,450,000.00 302,700.00 2,752,700.00 3,165,605.00 YEAR 30 - 2,595,000.00 155,700.00 2,750,700.00 3,163,305.00

37,870,000.00$ 44,666,700.00$ 82,536,700.00$ 94,917,205.00$

Issuance costs and rounding of $370,000 are included in this schedule.Long-term rates are assumed to be 6.00%. Rates are subject to market change.Prepared by the Office of the Treasurer - Treasury Services 2/19/17

Rates are subject to market change. Amounts are preliminary estimatesthat will be revised at the time bonds are issued.

Designated Tuition/Interest Income

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Dentistry Clinical Education Facility

Texas A&M Health Science Center Project No. 23-3202

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Agenda Item No.

AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING Submitted by: Ray M. Keck, III, Ph.D., President Texas A&M University-Commerce

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction

Services, and Approval for Construction for the Energy Conservation Measures Project, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, Texas (Project No. 21-1701)

Background and Prior Actions:

The Energy Conservation Measures Project was included as an approved project on the FY 2017 – FY 2021 A&M System Capital Plan approved by the Board at the September 2016 meeting.

Proposed Board Action:

(1) Approve the project scope and budget.

(2) Appropriate $9,051,865 for construction services and related project costs.

(3) Approve construction of the Energy Conservation Measures Project at Texas A&M

University-Commerce (A&M-Commerce).

Funding/Budget Amount:

Funding Source

Budget Amount

Average Estimated Annual

Debt Service Debt Service

Source

Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds* $8,874,378 $586,387 Energy Savings

Cash (Designated Tuition) $ 177,487 N/A N/A

Total Project Funds $9,051,865

* A&M-Commerce is considering alternative funding options through either Qualified

Energy Conservation Bonds (QECB) or the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)

program. Energy savings would be used to repay these sources of funding.

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Project Justification:

Following a site visit from Texas A&M University Utilities & Energy Services (UES), A&M-

Commerce initiated preliminary discussions to review options for improving facility operating

efficiencies. A&M-Commerce proceeded with utilizing The Texas A&M University System’s

prior Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select a vendor for an energy savings performance

contract.

A&M-Commerce is requesting permission to apply to receive an $8,874,378 low interest loan

through public third party participants, typically reviewed by SECO and approved through the

Texas Bond Review Board (BRB) and the Governor’s Office. A&M-Commerce is also

requesting permission to pursue QECB. Either option will fund upgrades in 42 campus facilities

to improve facility operating efficiencies, and reduce costs and environmental impacts, primarily

through an improved campus building automation system, the application of window films, LED

lighting and a new dorm room control system. The project will also include building metering

which is currently not present. These upgrades will result in reduced energy consumption and

greenhouse gas emissions. The $8,874,378 will be borrowed through a public offering and

repaid over 18 years. The project price is final from the energy service company (ESCO), but is

not to exceed the amount of $8,874,378, allowing for variations in costs of issuance for financing

origination and legal fees. Simple payback of less than 17 years (based on avoided energy

consumption using FY15 energy costs) will be guaranteed by ESCO, which was engaged to

perform an investment grade audit of the utilities and will be engaged to perform both design and

construction of the project and provide for performance guarantees, which will be reviewed and

approved by the Office of General Counsel prior to execution. Loan repayment will be made

from purchased energy cost avoidance. If the projected energy consumption avoidance is not

achieved, ESCO will be responsible for payment to the university for any shortfall in projected

savings.

Scope:

A low interest loan of $8,874,378 for the Energy Conservation Measures Project has been

recommended for A&M-Commerce pending approval by the Board of Regents. Any loan

agreements prepared for this project must be reviewed and approved by the Office of General

Counsel prior to execution.

The project is designed and mandated to be self-supporting, meaning that reductions in electric,

gas or water will exceed the costs associated with the project. Over 50 buildings were originally

designated for any of 20 potential energy savings measures. After several months of reviewing

the potential return on investment (ROI) for each measure in each building, a final selection was

made of seven measures in 42 buildings. The university insisted that individual electrical

metering (sub meters) be added to the project, even though there would technically be no

payback. However, individual metering provides invaluable insight into how a building is

functioning and supports accurate billing for auxiliaries.

Table 1 provides a brief summary of the project.

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Table 1: Summary of the recommended energy savings measures for each Campus Building.

Construction on this project would be scheduled to start in July 2017 with substantial completion

scheduled for December 2018. The total project budget is $9,051,865.

Other Major Fiscal Impacts: None.

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Agenda Item No.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE

Office of the President

March 13, 2017

Members, Board of Regents

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of the Project Scope and Budget, Appropriation for Construction Services,

and Approval for Construction for the Energy Conservation Measures Project, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, Texas (Project No. 21-1701)

I recommend adoption of the following minute order:

“The project scope along with a project budget of $9,051,865 for the

Energy Conservation Measures Project is approved.

The amount of $8,874,378 is appropriated from Account No. 21-

831707 Energy Conservation Measures Project-RFS, and the amount of

$177,487 is appropriated from Account No. 21-831706 Energy Conservation

Measures Project, for construction services and related project costs. If the

Revenue Financing System debt program is used for the $8,874,378 funding,

this amount will instead be appropriated from Account No. 01-083538

Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds (Energy Savings).

The Energy Conservation Measures Project, Texas A&M University-

Commerce, Commerce, Texas, is approved for construction.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Board)

reasonably expects to incur debt in one or more obligations for this project,

and all or a portion of the proceeds received from the sale of such obligations

is reasonably expected to be used to reimburse the account(s) for amounts

previously appropriated and/or expended from such account(s).

As required by Section 5(a) of the Master Resolution of the Revenue Financing System, the Board hereby determines that it will have sufficient

funds to meet the financial obligations of The Texas A&M University System, including sufficient Pledged Revenues to satisfy the Annual Debt Service

Requirements of the Revenue Financing System and to meet all financial

obligations of the Board relating to the Revenue Financing System and that

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the Participants, on whose behalf the debt is issued, possess the financial

capacity to satisfy their Direct Obligations.”

Respectfully submitted,

Ray M. Keck III, Ph.D., President

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Approval Recommended: Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

John Sharp Ray Bonilla

Chancellor General Counsel

Billy Hamilton

Executive Vice Chancellor and

Chief Financial Officer

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1. Amount Available for Construction Contract .............................................. $8,874,378

2. Owner’s Contingency ................................................................................... $ 177,487

3. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT .............................................. $9,051,865

ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE

PROJECT NO. 21-1701

PROJECT BUDGET

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1. BOR Approval for Construction ...................................................................... April 27, 2017

2. Submit THECB Application ................................................................................ May 1, 2017

3. Begin Construction ............................................................................................ July 31, 2017

4. Substantial Completion ............................................................................ December 31, 2018

ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE

PROJECT NO. 21-1701

PROJECT SCHEDULE

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Energy Conservation Measures Project

Texas A&M University-Commerce Project No. 21-1701

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11 Projects 196,974,920$         

16 Projects 693,034,995$         

3 Projects 59,902,030$           

31 Projects 1,602,504,465$      

61 Projects 2,552,416,410$      

28‐3231 10,000,000$           

01‐3233 70,000,000$           

28‐3229 12,000,000$           

09‐3244 7,000,000$             

01‐3245 474,920$                

28‐3230 13,000,000$           

28‐3232 9,000,000$             

02‐3237 28,500,000$           

02‐3221 47,000,000$           

02‐3243 ‐ $                       

09‐3249 ‐ $                       

196,974,920$         

12‐3224 70,000,000$           

18‐3226 32,500,000$           

18‐3227 14,330,000$           

TTI State Headquarters

Canyon, TX

Football & Soccer‐Track Stadiums

Renovate Jarrett Hall Phase II

San Antonio, TX

Training & Support Facility

Total of Projects in Programming / Planning

Projects in Design:

Bryan, TX

College Station, TX

Aggie Band Residence Hall

Research Personnel Building

Ft. Worth, TX

TAMU Law School

RELLIS ‐ TEEX HQ & Training

RELLIS Master Plan

Rowlett Industrial Distribution Center

TEES Headquarters Building

Projects in Programming / Planning:

Bryan, TX

Cyber‐Physical Research and Development Center

Gateway Education Center

Mary K O'Connor Process Safety Center

Construction Project Status Report

Effective 04/07/2017

Projects in Programming / Planning:

Projects in Design:

Projects in Bidding:

Projects in Construction:

Combined Total:

PROJECTS TO BE AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS

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02‐3236 70,000,000$           

02‐3183 28,640,000$           

02‐3184 39,800,000$           

02‐3208 45,000,000$           

02‐3211 42,500,000$           

02‐3220 11,429,600$           

02‐3235 42,000,000$           

23‐3202 127,500,000$         

04‐3191 39,600,000$           

17‐3225 16,553,075$           

17‐3207 60,950,320$           

05‐3204 20,232,000$           

22‐3200 32,000,000$           

693,034,995$         

18‐3250 18,200,000$           

05‐3251 15,302,030$           

04‐3176 26,400,000$           

59,902,030$           

28‐3196 80,850,999$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 01/17/2018

24%

Bryan, TX

Center for Infrastructure Renewal

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors

Construction Work Completed:

Total of Projects in Design

Projects in Bidding:Amarillo, TX

Amarillo Center Renovation Phase II

Total of Projects in Bidding

Projects in Construction:

Prairie View, TX

Stephenville, TX

Energy Consumption Reduction

Memorial Stadium Renovation and Expansion

Education Complex

Prairie View, TX

Capital Improvements

Texarkana, TX

Academic & Student Services Building

Ft. Worth, TX

Southwest Metroplex Building

Kingsville, TX

Administrative Services Building

Music Activities Center

Storm Water System Improvements

Student Services Building

Dallas, TX

Dentistry Clinical Education Facility

21st Century Classroom Building

Aggie Softball Stadium

Aggie Track & Field Stadium

Agriculture Building #5

College Station, TX

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02‐3193 5,000,000$             

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 09/01/2017

36%

23‐3203 103,800,000$         

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 03/04/2019

3%

01‐3228 49,200,000$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 11/15/2018

1%

18‐3199 49,036,000$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 07/25/2018

15%

06‐3175 32,500,001$           

Status: Behind Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 02/24/2017

98%

02‐3205 86,000,000$           

Status: Just Starting Substantial Completion Date: 02/28/2019

2%

02‐3164 12,894,125$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 06/27/2017

58%

02‐3156 49,850,000$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 04/16/2017

97%

02‐3162 149,000,000$         

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 06/30/2017

89%

02‐3155 225,669,000$         

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 05/31/2018

69%

Engineering Education Complex

J. T. Vaughn Construction, LLC

Construction Work Completed:

Construction Work Completed:

Commons Building Renovations and Additions

K‐W Construction, Inc.

Construction Work Completed:

Completion of Corps Dorm Renovation

SpawGlass Construction, Inc.

Construction Work Completed:

Skanska USA Building, Inc.

Construction Work Completed:

Biocontainment Research Facility (BRF)

J. T. Vaughn Construction, LLC

Construction Work Completed:

Chemistry Bldg 72 Wing 1st & 2nd Floor Renovation

SpawGlass Construction, Inc.

Canyon, TX

Agricultural Sciences Complex

Western Builders

Construction Work Completed:

College Station, TX

Agriculture and Life Sciences Building No 4

Medical Research & Education Building 2

J. T. Vaughn Construction, LLC

Construction Work Completed:

RELLIS Campus Infrastructure

J. T. Vaughn Construction, LLC

Construction Work Completed:

Joint Library Facility Module 2

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors

Construction Work Completed:

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02‐3170 13,950,000$           

Status: Warranty Substantial Completion Date: 01/16/2017

100%

02‐3213 15,028,100$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 07/31/2017

10%

02‐3216 9,984,263$             

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 04/30/2017

87%

02‐3210 33,155,000$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 04/28/2017

85%

02‐3143 54,990,000$           

Status: Warranty Substantial Completion Date: 01/16/2017

100%

20‐3160 53,600,000$           

Status: Substantially Complete Substantial Completion Date: 12/23/2016

99%

02‐3177 17,000,000$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 12/27/2017

15%

21‐3186 54,000,000$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 11/30/2018

2%

15‐3188 60,000,000$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 08/28/2018

12%

06‐3192 34,000,000$           

Status: Just Starting Substantial Completion Date: 10/31/2018

0%

Dallas, TX

Dallas AgriLife Center

Sedalco, Inc.

Construction Work Completed:

BE&K Building Group

Construction Work Completed:

Corpus Christi, TX

Life Sciences Research & Engineering Complex‐Ph I

Fulton Construction Corp./Coastcon Corp. JV

Construction Work Completed:

Construction Work Completed:

West Campus Support Building

Sedalco, Inc.

Construction Work Completed:

Commerce, TX

Nursing & Health Sciences Building

Evolve Infrastructure Solutions

Construction Work Completed:

Student Recreation Center Addition

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc.

Construction Work Completed:

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

J. T. Vaughn Construction, LLC

HVAC Replacement Mosher Hall

MLN Company

Construction Work Completed:

Penberthy Rec Fields Relocation

Austin Commercial, LP

Construction Work Completed:

Renovate the Commissary Building

Human Clinical Research Center

Skanska USA Building, Inc.

Construction Work Completed:

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10‐3180 47,950,000$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 07/20/2017

73%

10‐3197 56,280,000$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 06/13/2018

11%

24‐3194 36,000,000$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 07/23/2018

5%

16‐3206 71,000,000$           

Status: Just Starting Substantial Completion Date: 01/04/2019

2%

02‐3212 40,000,000$           

Status: Just Starting Substantial Completion Date: 04/01/2018

0%

05‐3198 17,158,000$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 01/15/2018

18%

25‐3158 63,000,000$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 06/29/2018

100%

04‐3195 54,000,000$           

Status: Just Starting Substantial Completion Date: 09/29/2018

2%

04‐3187 25,750,000$           

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 11/20/2017

44%Construction Work Completed:

Stephenville, TX

Applied Science Building

BE&K Building Group

Construction Work Completed:

Utility and Infrastructure Improvements

Imperial Construction, Inc.

Fabrication Center

SpawGlass Construction, Inc.

Construction Work Completed:

San Antonio, TX

Science and Technology Building

SpawGlass Construction, Inc.

Construction Work Completed:

McAllen, TX

McAllen Multipurpose Academic Facility

BE&K Building Group

Construction Work Completed:

Prairie View, TX

Multipurpose Building 3

Austin Commercial, LP

Construction Work Completed:

Laredo, TX

Addition of Instructional & Support Space

Bartlett Cocke General Contractors

Construction Work Completed:

Linbeck

Construction Work Completed:

Academic Building Complex Phase II & Infrastructure

J. T. Vaughn Construction, LLC

Construction Work Completed:

Killeen, TX

Galveston, TX

Academic Building Complex

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22‐2997 1,858,977$             

Status: On Schedule Substantial Completion Date: 04/12/2017

98%

1,602,504,465$        

01‐3248 32,400,000$           

02‐3165 200,000,000$         

02‐3246 9,500,000$             

02‐3189 200,000,000$         

02‐3247 134,160,000$         

21‐3218 30,000,000$           

15‐3215 24,441,000$           

05‐3214 20,723,000$           

25‐3219 13,646,600$           

04‐3190 54,000,000$           

22‐3217 9,700,000$             

728,570,600$         

Student Recreation Center at TAMU‐T

Total of Private Development Projects

San Antonio, TX

TAMU‐San Antonio Housing

Stephenville, TX

Tarleton 2016 Residence Hall

Texarkana, TX

Corpus Christi, TX

Momentum Village Phase II

Prairie View, TX

PVAMU Phase 8 Student Housing

New FBO & Hangar for Astin Aviation

Park West Development

TAMU Hotel and Conference Center

Commerce, TX

TAMU Commerce Freshman Housing

Private Development:

Bryan, TX

Blinn at RELLIS

College Station, TX

Century Square

Texarkana, TX

Multipurpose Library Building & Central Plant‐Phase II

Alessi Keyes Construction

Construction Work Completed:

Total of Projects in Construction

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Agenda Item No.

AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING

Submitted by: Presidents, Member Universities

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of Changes to the Admissions Standards for System Member

Universities for the 2018-19 Academic Year

Proposed Board Action:

Approve changes to the admissions standards for the 2018-19 academic year for member

universities (academic institutions) of The Texas A&M University System.

Background Information:

System Policy 11.04, Admissions Standards states that each academic institution shall prepare,

on a schedule determined by the chancellor, specific admissions standards for its institution with

any changes from the previous year noted. Any changes to admissions standards, upon

endorsement by the chancellor, shall be submitted to the Board of Regents for approval.

In response to System Policy 11.04, presidents of the academic institutions, or their

representatives, have submitted their annual proposed changes to the admissions standards for

the next academic year for consideration at the April 2017 Board meeting. These standards are

documented and are attached to the agenda item as exhibits.

Changes to the 2018-19 academic year admissions standards are documented on the table

exhibits through annotation.

A&M System Funding or Other Financial Implications:

None.

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THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Office of the Chancellor

March 11, 2017

Members, Board of Regents

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of Changes to the Admissions Standards for System Member Universities

for the 2018-19 Academic Year

I recommend adoption of the following minute order:

“The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby

approves the changes to the admissions standards of the member universities

of The Texas A&M University System for the 2018-19 academic year, as

shown in the attached exhibits, copies of which are attached to the official

minutes.”

Respectfully submitted,

John Sharp

Chancellor

Approval Recommended: Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

________________________

Billy Hamilton Ray Bonilla

Executive Vice Chancellor and General Counsel

Chief Financial Officer

James R. Hallmark, Ph.D.

Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

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The Texas A&M University System Campuses

Freshmen Admissions Standards

Final for Year 2018-19

Prairie View A&M University

Application Fee $40 - non-refundable fee

$100 non-refundable fee for International students

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full

Admission1

Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.00 scale AND

710 SAT (Critical Reading + Math) OR

800 (New SAT) OR

15 ACT Composite

High School Program,

Curriculum or Course

Work2

Official high school transcript.

Distinguished, Recommended or Foundation High School

Program with Endorsements or GED certificate.

Conditional Admission

and Requirements for

Full Admission

Applicants who do not meet regular admission requirements

based on ranking and/or SAT/ACT scores and GPA will be

automatically reviewed using a holistic review that includes

academic performance and rigor as well as, extracurricular

activities, community service, talents and awards, leadership

skills, employment, and other factors that support a student’s

ability to succeed at the university by the university’s admission

committee.

At the completion of this review, students will be:

1.) Granted full admission,

2.) Granted conditional admission or 3.) Denied admission

Students who are not granted full admission out of the holistic

review will may be admitted provisionally conditionally and

may will be required to attend a 5-week summer program and

complete assigned core curriculum courses. The number of

students granted into the programs may be limited. Students

who earn at least a 2.0 GPA will be granted full admission for

the fall but will may have conditions that must be met for

continued enrollment.

Early Admission for

students from ISD’s with

an MOU with PVAMU

Top 25% of ranked juniors at the end of the junior year

3.00 GPA (recalculated) on a 4.00 scale

820 SAT (Critical Reading & Math only) or 17 ACT or higher

Graduation on the recommended or foundation high school

program with endorsement

International Applicant TOEFL:

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EXHIBIT

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English Proficiency

Requirements**

500 - Paper based;

64 - Internet based

Prairie View A&M University College of Engineering

Application Fee $40 Non-refundable fee

$100 Non-refundable fee for International Students

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full

Admission1

Must meet university admission requirements.

Engineering and Computer Science Majors:

Minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 Scale AND

950 (New SAT – total score) or 18 ACT Composite

Engineering Technology Majors: Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.00 Scale AND

910 (New SAT – total score) or 17 ACT Composite

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements **

TOEFL:

500 – Paper based;

64 – Internet based

Texas A&M International University

Application Fee No fee required

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full

Admission1

Rank first 40% of HS class must have official SAT/ACT

scores;

Lower 60% must have a 900 SAT (CR+M) or 980 New SAT

Total, or an 19 ACT

High School Program,

Curriculum or Course

Work2

Students must complete any of the high school graduation

programs recognized by the Texas Education Agency, including

the Texas Foundation High School Program with

Endorsement(s), Distinguished Level of Achievement Program,

the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, or the

Recommended High School Program or high school program of

equivalent rigor.

Conditional Admission

and Requirements for

Full Admission

Provisional Admissions:

Lower 60% of HS class with 840 SAT (CR+M) or 920 New

SAT Total or 17 ACT composite.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

523 Paper;

69 Internet based

IELTS: 5.5

Other Requirements

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Texas A&M University

Application Fee $75 non-refundable fee

$90 non-refundable fee for international and Qatar applicants

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 10%

Standards for Full

Admission1

Academic Admit (does not apply at TAMUQ):

Top 25% -1300 SAT Critical Reading and Math with at least

600 in each section, or New SAT ERW plus Math of 1360 with

a 660 in ERW and 620 in Math or 30 ACT with at least 27 in

Math and English.

TAMUQ Academic Admit:

A minimum SAT Math score of 650, or New SAT Math of 670,

or ACT Math score of 29, a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 100

or IELTS score of 7.00, and a minimum school average of B;

students who don't submit TOEFL or IELTS scores must submit

a minimum SAT Critical Reading score of 600 or New SAT

ERW score of 660, and achieve a combined SAT Math and SAT

Critical Reading score of at least 1300 or New SAT Math and

ERW of 1360, or the ACT English and composite score

equivalents. Students will be admitted according to availability

of spots.

Other Admits (all campuses):

A holistic assessment of a complete application includes

recognizing elements of excellence through extracurricular

involvement, leadership, community service, achievement, and

other non-cognitive variables.

High School Program,

Curriculum, or Course

Work2

Students entering for the fall 2018 and after, the Foundation

High School Program with at least one endorsement will be

required for admission consideration. Students are strongly

recommended to complete one or more available endorsement(s)

that include Algebra II or its equivalent as well as biology,

chemistry and physics.

Conditional Admission

and Requirements for

Full Admission

TAMU Aggie Gateway:

Students not granted full admission out of the holistic review

pool may be selected for program. Must attend 6-week summer

session and complete two assigned core curriculum courses.

Students who earn at least a 2.0 GPA are granted full admission

for the fall.

Texas A&M Blinn TEAM:

Participating students are initially admitted to TAMU main

campus on a part-time basis, and may earn full admission by

several methods. Students are enrolled in one academic course at

TAMU each semester, and the remainder of courses at the Bryan

Campus of Blinn College. Students who complete 45 Blinn

credit hours and 15 A&M credit hours within a two-year period,

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while maintaining a 3.0 grade point average at each school, are

automatically admitted. TEAM students who wish to transition

to A&M sooner may compete for transfer admission when they

meet transfer eligibility. Finally, students who do not transition

by the aforementioned methods may fully matriculate via the

university’s readmission process after their two year program

has concluded. TEAM students are considered regular admits,

but have conditions that must be met for continued enrollment.

Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn College – Bryan: Similar in design to the Texas A&M Blinn Team program,

selected students who are interested in a major in the College of

Engineering may be admitted to the Texas A&M Engineering

Academy at Blinn – Bryan. Students admitted through the Top

10% or as an Academic Admit will be considered full admits

with a limitation on the number of hours enrolled as an

engineering student until successful completion of the

Engineering Academy requirements. Students admitted through

holistic review are guaranteed full admission to Texas A&M

University upon the successful completion of the program

requirements. The Engineering Academy at Blinn – Bryan

requires the successful completion of 45 credit hours at Blinn

and 15 credit hours at A&M. Successful completion is defined

as achieving a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average at

both institutions (as calculated by Texas A&M University). At

least 12-15 hours taken at A&M must be in three or four credit

hour courses (with the exception of ENGR 111 or 112 that are

each 2 credit hour courses). Courses taken at Blinn must satisfy

the A&M Core Curriculum or an engineering degree

requirement. These students are considered regular admits, but

have conditions that must be met for continued enrollment.

Texas A&M Engineering Academies with Select Community

Colleges:

Similar in design to the Texas A&M Blinn Team program,

selected students who are interested in a major in the College of

Engineering may be admitted to the Texas A&M Engineering

Academy under current MOUs at Austin Community College

Highland Campus, Blinn College – Brenham, El Centro College,

and, Houston Community College (HCC) Spring Branch

Campus and Texas Southmost College. Additional MOUs may

include other community colleges. An academy student must

enroll for a minimum of 12 total credit hours each fall and spring

semester. Three to five credit hours will be taught by Texas

A&M and the remainder will be from the community college.

Students who successfully complete the Academy by the first

summer term following their second year with a minimum GPA

of 2.50 at both institutions, as calculated by Texas A&M, will be

automatically admitted to Texas A&M for the following fall.

These students can then apply for a change of curriculum into a

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degree granting major in the College of Engineering. Students

apply directly to the community college. The final decision of

admission is determined by Texas A&M’s Office of Admissions.

Engineering at Galveston

The Engineering at Galveston program provides students with

the opportunity for admission to engineering and addresses

space limitations on the main campus. Students are admitted

from the pool of engineering applications originally submitted to

College Station. Students who choose to enroll follow the same

entry to major process as those students currently enrolled.

Program for System Admission:

Students not admitted to the main campus may select one of the

A&M System Institutions and be admitted if they meet

admission requirements for their selected institution. A student

completes their first year at the System Institution. The program

is limited to 7 6 specific areas of study (Agriculture & Life

Sciences, Architecture, Education, Engineering, Geosciences,

Liberal Arts and Science) and requires that applicants finish at

least 24 transferable hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA for all

courses attempted in the chosen Texas A&M degree plan.

TAMUG Provisional Admission (SAIL):

Students not granted full admission out of the holistic review

pool may be selected for program. Must attend 6-week summer

session and complete two assigned core curriculum courses.

Students who earn at least a 2.0 GPA are granted full admission

for the fall.

TAMUQ Aggie Gateway Program:

Students not granted full admission out of review pool may be

selected for program. Students will be placed in appropriate

Math and English courses based on the results of their placement

tests. Students will be fully admitted once they progress to Math

151 and English 104. Students must progress through the

English and/or Math sequence by the end of the academic year

(12 months).

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 paper;

80 internet based

Or SAT verbal of 500 or New SAT ERW of 550; ACT English

21

Or IELTS of 6.0 on overall band

Or a minimum PTE Academic score of 53

Or completing all four years in a US high school

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Other Requirements

SAT or ACT

Writing component highly recommended but not required;

Catalog has complete list of additional requirements

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Application Fee None

$60 enrollment fee charged upon enrollment

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 30%

Standards for Full

Admission1

Top 30% or

SAT: 980 (V + M) Test taken prior to March 2016

New SAT: 1060 (Math and ERW Only)

ACT: 21

High School Program,

Curriculum or Course

Work2

For students entering 9th

grade beginning 20114-15, the new

Foundation High School Program with at least one endorsement

will be required for admission consideration. Students are

strongly recommended to complete one or more available

endorsement(s) that include Algebra II or its equivalent as well

as one science course from Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

Students applying for top 10% automatic admission must

complete the foundation curriculum with the distinguished

level of achievement.

Conditional Admission

and Requirements for

Full Admission

Applicants who do not meet automatic admission requirements

based on ranking and/or SAT/ACT scores will be reviewed by

the university’s Admission Committee.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 paper

79 internet based

IELTS: 6.0 or

successful completion of the A&M-Commerce English

Language Institute Program

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Application Fee $40 non-refundable fee

$75 non-refundable fee for international students

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full

Admission1

2nd

QTR:

1000 SAT/21 ACT

3rd

QTR:

1100 SAT/23 ACT

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4th

QTR:

1200 SAT/27 ACT

New SAT Composite Score

2nd

QTR:

1080 SAT/21 ACT

3rd

QTR:

1170 SAT/23 ACT

4th

QTR:

1270 SAT/27 ACT

High School Program,

Curriculum or Course

Work2

All applicants must meet the following high school academic

preparedness requirements.

English 4 credits

Lab Science 4 credits At least one credit must be in

Biology, Chemistry or Physics

Math 4 credits Algebra I or higher, may include

plane geometry

Social Studies 4 credits

Foreign Language 2 credits Must be 2 credits in one language

or 2 credits in American Sign Language

Conditional Admission

and Requirements for

Full Admission

Students who do not meet institutional requirements for

automatic admissions are offered consideration through the

Alternative Admissions process.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 paper exam

79-80 internet based IELTS: 6.5

Other Requirements

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Application Fee $25 non-refundable fee

$50 non-refundable fee for international applicants

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 10%

Standards for Full

Admission1

Next 15%:

740 SAT/830 New SAT/15ACT

2nd

QTR:

830 SAT/910 New SAT/17 ACT

3rd

QTR:

950 SAT/1030 New SAT/20 ACT

4th

QTR:

1070 SAT/1140 New SAT/23 ACT

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Or meet ACT or SAT Benchmark scores for College Readiness

High School Program,

Curriculum or Course

Work2

Must complete the Texas Foundation High School Program with

Endorsement(s), Distinguished Level of Achievement, the

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, Texas

Recommended High School Program, or a high school program

of equivalent rigor.

Conditional Admission

and Requirements for

Full Admission

Alternative Admission Review:

Applicants who do not meet the Regular Admission

Requirements will automatically be reviewed using a holistic

review that includes academic performance and rigor as well as,

extracurricular activities, community service, talents and awards,

leadership skills, employment, and other factors that support a

student’s ability to succeed at the university.

Students must complete 12 SCH fall and spring and earn a GPA

> 2.00.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

College of Arts & Sciences and College of Engineering:

550 Paper Based

79 Internet Based

Or IELTS of 6.5 on overall band

All other colleges:

500 Paper Based

61 Internet Based

Or SAT CRverbal of 500; nNew SAT Reading 27; ACT English

21

Or IELTS of 6.0 on overall band

Or completing all four years in a US high school

Other Requirements

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Application Fee $30 non-refundable fee U.S. applicants

$50 non-refundable fee International applicants

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 25% of graduating high school class

Standards for Full

Admission1

High School GPA of ≥3.4 or higher OR top 25% of class

ACT Composite score of ≥22

SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics combined score of

≥1020

No minimum SAT or ACT

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ACT Composite score of 19 OR SAT Critical Reading and

Mathematics combined score of ≥ 900 (≥ 980 New SAT) AND

high school GPA of 3.0-3.392nd quartile of class

ACT Composite score of 20 OR SAT Critical Reading and

Mathematics combined score of ≥ 940 (≥ 1020 New SAT)

AND high school GPA of 2.5-2.993rd quartile of class

ACT Composite score of 21 OR SAT Critical Reading and

Mathematics combined score of ≥ 980 (≥ 1060 New SAT)

AND high school GPA of 2.0-2.494th

quartile of class (ACT and SAT equivalents based on comparison chart at www.act.org.)

High School Program,

Curriculum or Course

Work2

Recommended or Distinguished High School Program,

Foundation High School Program with at least one Endorsement.

Conditional Admission

and Requirements for

Full Admission

Students who do not meet institutional requirements for full

admissions are offered consideration through the Alternative

Admissions process. In order to be eligible an applicant must

meet one of the following requirements:

ACT Composite score of 17 or SAT Critical Reading and

Mathematics combined score of ≥ 820 (≥ 900 New SAT) AND

high school GPA 2.70 – 2.992nd

quartile of class

ACT Composite score of 18 or SAT Critical Reading and

Mathematics combined score of ≥ 860 (≥ 940 New SAT) AND

high school GPA 2.40 – 2.693rd

quartile of class

ACT Composite score of 19 or SAT Critical Reading and

Mathematics combined score of ≥ 900 (≥ 980 New SAT) AND

high school GPA 2.00 – 2.394th

quartile of class

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements **

TOEFL:

550 paper based

79 internet based71 internet based

Other Requirements

Tarleton State University

Application Fee $45 non-refundable fee

International: $75145 non-refundable fee

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 2510%

Standards for Full

Admission1

1st QTR: no minimum but must provide SAT or ACT scores

*2nd

QTR: Minimum 8800 New SAT or 800 Old SAT or 16

ACT

*3rd

QTR: individual review

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4th

QTR: individual review*Requires successful completion of

distinguished level of achievement under the Foundation,

Recommended or Advanced High School Program.

High School Program,

Curriculum or Course

Work2

*Requires successful completion of Distinguished Level of

Achievement under the Foundation High School Program,

Recommended or Advanced High School Program.

Conditional Admission

and Requirements for

Full Admission

Students not meeting the institutional requirements for full

admission may be reviewed for conditional admission which

may require participation in enhanced support or gateway

programs, such as the Summer Texan Gateway and Fall Texan

Gateway or Fall Texan Transfer programs, or the Fall Texan

Transfer Pathway Program which allows for joint admission at

one of the physical outreach locations and either Tarrant County

College, McLennan Community College or Navarro College.

The number of students granted into each program may be

limited. Specific agreement conditions for admission will be

enforced.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

520 – Paper based;

69 - Internet based;

IELTS: 6

PTE: 50

iTEP: 3.5

Other Requirements Foreign credentials must be evaluated by an accrediting agency

that is recognized by the U.S.

West Texas A&M University

Application Fee $40.00 non-refundable fee

$75 non-refundable fee for international applicants

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full

Admission1

2nd

QTR: 860 SAT or 940 New SAT/ 18 ACT

3rd

QTR: 980 SAT or 1060 New SAT/ 21 ACT

4th

QTR: 1050 SAT or 1130 New SAT/ 23 ACT

High School Program,

Curriculum or Course

Work2

Distinguished Level of Achievement on the Foundation High

School Program, Recommended High School Program or similar

college preparatory program.

Students who do not meet the Distinguished Level of

Achievement on the Foundation Plan or Recommended High

School Program may qualify by satisfying the College Readiness

Benchmarks on the ACT or SAT assessment: 18 English, 22

Reading, 22 Mathematics, and 23 Science on the ACT, or 1500

out of 2400 (to include the writing section) on the SAT.

Conditional Admission

and Requirements for

Full Admission

Students who do not meet the class rank + ACT/SAT

requirements will be reviewed for admission on a competitive,

individual basis, with weighted consideration of class rank,

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GPA, and/or standardized test scores (ACT or SAT.)

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

525 Paper based;

197 Computer based;

71 iInternet based

IELTS: 6.0

PTE: 48

Other Requirements

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Application Fee $15.00 non-refundable fee

$50.00 non-refundable fee for international applicants

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full

Admission1

Students who graduated or will graduate from an accredited U.S.

high school must meet two of the three following requirements

to be eligible for regular admission:

Rank in the top 50% of their graduating class.

Have an overall high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

on a 4.0 scale. Other grading scales will be converted to the

4.0 scale for admissions purposes.

Achieve a minimum score of 18 on the ACT, OR a minimum

score of 860 on the SAT (CR and Math sections) (940 New

SAT).

High School Program,

Curriculum or Course

Work2

Recommended or Distinguished High School Program or

Foundation High School Program with Endorsement(s)

Conditional Admission

and Requirements for

Full Admission

Students who do not meet two of the three requirements for

regular admission; adult students without test scores and with no

college level work who graduated five or more years prior to the

application; or students who received a GED, attended school at

home, or attended a non-accredited high school will be reviewed

through A&M-San Antonio’s Committee Review Process. The

Committee Review Process may take into consideration the

following additional criteria for admission:

High school attended

First generation status

Employment

Special abilities

Extracurricular school activities

Individual achievement

Leadership activities

Other public service-related activities

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL: 500 Paper-based; 61 Internet-based

IELTS: 6.0

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The following footnote/column heading explanations apply to all System campuses:

*Uniform Admission Policy

19 Texas Administrative Code Part 1 Chapter 5 Subchapter A Rule §5.5

(a) Each public university shall admit first-time undergraduate students for each semester in accordance with Texas

Education Code, §§51.801 - 51.809.

(b) All applicants from Texas schools accredited by a generally recognized accrediting agency and who graduate in

the top 10 percent of their high school class or who graduate in the top 25 percent of their high school class, to the

extent the governing board of a general academic teaching institution has adopted such an admission policy, shall be

admitted to a general academic teaching institution if the student meets the following conditions:

(1) The student has met one of the following:

(A) Successfully completed the distinguished level of achievement under the Foundation, Recommended, or

Advanced High School Program from a Texas public high school as outlined under Texas Education Code, §28.025,

as well as, 19 TAC §§74.63, 74.64, 74.73, and 74.74 (relating to the distinguished level of achievement under the

Foundation, Recommended High School Program, or Distinguished Achievement High School Program--Advanced

High School Program);

(B) Successfully completed a curriculum from a high school in Texas other than a public high school that is

equivalent in content and rigor to the distinguished level of achievement under the Foundation, the Recommended,

or Advanced High School Program as outlined under subsection (c) of this section;

(C) Satisfied ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT assessment; or

(D) Earned on the SAT assessment a score of at least a 1500 out of 2400, or the equivalent.

1 In March 2016, the College Board began the administration of a redesigned version of the SAT. The new SAT

consists of two sections, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and Mathematics. Each section is scored on

a scale of 200 to 800 with a total score range between 400 and 1600. The previous SAT consisted of three sections,

Writing, Critical Reading and Mathematics. Each section was scored on a scale of 200 to 800 with a total score

range between 600 and 2400. Universities will currently accept both versions of the SAT for admission decisions.

2 House Bill 5 of the 83

rd Texas Legislature established the new Foundation High School Program as the default

graduation program for all students entering high school beginning in 2014. The bill replaced the Minimum High

School Program, Recommended High School Program, and Distinguished Achievement Program with the

Foundation High School Program. A student must earn at least 22 and one-half credits to complete the foundation

program. In addition, it calls for a set of endorsements which consist of a related series of courses that are grouped

together by interest or skill set. Endorsements provide students with in-depth knowledge of subject area.

A student may earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement by going beyond the Foundation High School Program

which requires a total of 26 credits, including Algebra II, a fourth science credit and an endorsement. A student

must earn this designation to be eligible for Top 10 percent automatic admission to a Texas public university.

Students may earn an additional acknowledgment on their transcripts because of outstanding performance in areas

such as dual credit courses and bilingualism and biliteracy; on Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate,

PSAT, ACT ASPIRE, the SAT or ACT exams; or by earning a state-, nationally- or internationally-recognized

business or industry certification.

Foundation High School Program (22 credits) include:

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English (4 credits) • English I • English II • English III • An advanced English course

Mathematics (3 credits) • Algebra I • Geometry • An advanced math course

Science (3 credits) • Biology • Integrated Physics & Chemistry or an advanced science course

• An advanced science course

Social Studies (3 credits) • World History or World Geography • U.S. History

• U.S. Government (one-half credit) • Economics (one-half credit)

Languages Other Than English (2 credits) • 2 credits in the same language or

• 2 credits from Computer Science I, II, III

Physical Education (1 credit) Fine Arts (1 credit) Electives (5 credits)

Speech: Demonstrated proficiency

Endorsements

Consist of a related series of courses grouped together by interest or skill set. Include four credits in both math and

science and two additional elective credits. Total credits with endorsements 26.

STEM

Business & Industry

Public Services

Arts & Humanities

Multidisciplinary

Distinguished Level of Achievement

4 credits in math including Algebra II

4 credits in science

At least one endorsement

** International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English

must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing

System (IELTS).

All international students (who are not citizens or permanent U.S. residents) are required to be covered under the

Student Health Insurance Plan or have equivalent insurance coverage as described in System Regulation 26.99.01.

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The Texas A&M University System Campuses:

Transfer Admissions Standards

Year 2018-19

Institutions with Changes Requested

Prairie View A&M University

Application Fee $40 non-refundable fee

$100 non-refundable fee for International student

Admissions Standards Minimum 2.0 GPA in at least 15 semester hours of transferrable

coursework (excluding developmental courses). Automatic

admit for students who have earned an Associates of Arts (AA)

or Associate of Science (AS) degree.

Use of High School

Record

Required for students with less than 15 SCH transferrable course

work

Number of Articulation

Agreements and

Requirements for

Admission

Articulation Agreements with the following:

Lone Star College System

Houston Community College System

Alamo Colleges and

Wharton County Junior College. Admission requirements are

the same for all transfer students.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL

500 Paper based;

64 - Internet based

Other Requirements Must be eligible to return to previous institution and submit

transcripts from all colleges attended.

Texas A&M International University

Application Fee None

Admissions Standards Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.0 in at least 30 24 SCH of

college level course work (excludes developmental courses).

Use of High School

Record

If less than 24 30 transferable college-level credit hours earned

after high school, criteria for freshmen admission will be

utilized.

Number of Articulation

Agreements and

Requirements for

Admission

Laredo Community College

Southwest Texas Junior College

San Jacinto College

Admissions standards will be the same as transfer students

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

523 Paper;

69 Internet based;

IELTS: 5.5

Other Requirements

Texas A&M University

Application Fee $75 non-refundable fee

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$90 non-refundable fee for international & Qatar applicants

$45 - Nursing application service fee; $50 Nursing supplemental

application fee

$35 – Dental Hygiene non-refundable fee

Admissions Standards 2.5 GPA on at least 24 graded semester hours of transferable

course work to be considered. Decision based on appropriate

course work on the appropriate degree plan. Admission criteria

vary by college.

Qatar: Applicants must meet the minimum English proficiency

requirements. At Qatar campus, preference is given to the

applicant with the highest GPR and the most courses completed

in the Degree Track for the major designated on the application.

HSC: Public Health 3.00 GPA on at least 60 graded semester

hours of transferable work (core curriculum and required

prerequisites) to be considered as a transfer student.

HSC: College of Nursing

Admission is competitive and students must complete all

prerequisite courses. Strongly recommended that applicants

present an overall grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)

and a minimum grade of “C” in each of the prerequisite courses.

RN to BSN applicants must complete prerequisite coursework.

HSC: Dental Hygiene

Strongly recommended that applicants present with a high GPA

since admission is competitive. Students must earn a minimum

grade of “C” in each of the prerequisite courses.

Completion of required courses with GPA as high as possible.

Admission is competitive.

Use of High School

Record

Not for admission decision, but high school transcript must be

submitted by the first term of enrollment.

Number of Articulation

Agreements and

Requirements for

Admission

Program for Transfer Admission (PTA) at main campus with

community colleges across the state. 30 hours post high school

graduation with a 3.2 GPA. Limited to colleges of Agriculture

and Life Sciences, Architecture, Education, Geosciences, Liberal

Arts, and Science.

BSPH in Public Health Transfer Articulation Program (TAP)

with South Texas College for the McAllen based program as

well as with Austin Community College, Kilgore College,

McClennan Community College, Odessa College and Paris

Junior College. 60 hours post high school graduation with a 3.0

GPA

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper;

80 Internet based

Or SAT verbal of 500 or new SAT EBRW of 550; ACT English

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21Or IELTS of 6.0 on overall band

Or a minimum PTE Academic score of 53

Or completing all four years in a US high school

Some colleges require higher scores for select programs.

Other Requirements and

Change of Curriculum

Catalog has complete list of additional requirements.

Students not admitted to the main campus may be offered

admission at the Galveston campus with the option of moving to

the main campus after completing 27 hours through a change of

curriculum. Students must meet the change of curriculum GPA

for the specific major they are seeking.

HSC: College of Nursing -– 59 58 hours of prerequisite

coursework, HESI Admissions Exam, personal statement, at

least one academic or professional reference and clear criminal

background check

HSC: Dental Hygiene -– 60 hours of prerequisite course work

core complete at incoming institution. TSI assessment,

interview, comprehensive biographical sketch, 16 hours of

verified observation of a dental hygienist, and three professional

references.

Texas A&M University – Central Texas

Application Fee $3045 non-refundable fee

$145 non-refundable fee for international students

Admissions Standards Minimum 2.0 Minimum GPA of 2.0 in at least 30

academic SCH (excludes developmental courses)GPA

must be a cumulative transfer GPA2.0 on a 4.0 scale

Minimum 30 academic, college-level transferable semester

hours

Completion of TSI Requirements.

Use of High School

Record

No

Number of Articulation

Agreements and

Requirements for

Admission

Austin Community College

Central Texas College Temple College Texas State Technical College

4 with Central Texas College

2 with Texas State Technical College

Reverse Transfer Agreements with Central Texas College,

Temple College, Texas State Technical College and Austin

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Community College

Admissions standards for these participants are the same for all

transfer students.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

520 Paper;

698 Internet- based

or

IELTS: 6

or

Completion of English 1301 and English 1302 with a C or

better.

Other Requirements Student must be TSI Complete

Students must be in Good Standing (eligible to enroll) at most

recent institution to be admitted.

Military credit is reviewed following completion of 6

credit hours.Must be eligible to return to all previously attended

institutions and submit official transcripts from all institutions

attended.

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Application Fee $60 enrollment fee (charged upon enrollment)

Admissions Standards Minimum GPA of 2.0 in at least 12 SCH of college level course

work (excluding developmental courses).

Use of High School

Record

Required for students with less than 12 SCH and Second Chance

Program

Number of Articulation

Agreements and

Requirements for

Admission

45 Articulation Agreements

Admissions standards will be the same as transfer students

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper;

79 Internet based

IELTS: 6.0

or

successful completion of the A&M-Commerce English

Language Institute (ELI) Program

Other Requirements Must be eligible to return to all previously attended institutions

and submit transcripts from all colleges attended.

Tarleton State University

Application Fee $45 non-refundable fee

International: $145 75 non-refundable fee

Admissions Standards 30 or more SCH – 2.0 GPA; (Off-campus locations must have

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30 or more SCH, TSI complete, and 2.0 GPA)

12-29 SCH – 2.8 GPA

Use of High School

Record

1-11 SCH: Minimum 2.0 college GPA and must meet first-time

freshmen standards

12-29 SCH: 2.0 to 2.79 college GPA and must meet first-time

freshmen standards

Conditional Admission

Requirements

Students not meeting the institutional requirements for full

admission may be reviewed for conditional admission in the Fall

Texan Transfer Pathway Program, which may require joint

admission at one of the physical outreach locations and either

Tarrant County College, McLennan Community College or

Navarro College. The number of students granted into each

program may be limited. Specific agreement conditions for

admission will be enforced.

Number of Articulation

Agreements and

Requirements for

Admission

Top Academic Partner (TAP) agreements (including Reverse

Transfer) with Tarrant County College. McLennan Community

College, Navarro College, Hill College and Weatherford

College. Requirements are the same as transfer requirements.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirement**

TOEFL

520 – Paper based;

69 – Internet based;

IELTS: 6

PTE: 50

iTEP: 3.5

Other Requirements Foreign credentials must be evaluated by an accrediting agency

that is recognized by the U.S.

Must be eligible to enroll at all institutions previously attended

and submit all transcripts. Up to 68 SCH from a 2-year

institution will be used on a degree plan.

West Texas A&M University

Application Fee $40 non-refundable Fee

Admissions Standards Must have a 2.0 GPA in at least 12 graded semester hours of

transferable course work. Only courses with grades of C or

better will transfer.

Use of High School

Record If less than 12 transferable college-level credit hours earned after

leaving high school, criteria for freshman admission will be

utilized.

Number of Articulation

Agreements and

Requirements for

Admission

Destination WT with Amarillo College, Clarendon College,

Frank Phillips College and South Plains College.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

525 Paper based;

197 Computer based;

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71 Internet based

IELTS: 6.0

PTE: 28

Other Requirements Must not be suspended from another college or university.

Institutions with No Requested Changes

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Application Fee $40 non-refundable fee

$75 non-refundable fee for international students

Admissions Standards Cumulative 2.0 GPA or greater on a 4.0 scale with 24+

transferable college level hours. No remedial or duplicate

courses may be transferred.

Use of High School

Record

1-23 SCH cumulative 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and must meet

freshmen admissions standards

Number of Articulation

Agreements and

Requirements for

Admission

+*^#Del Mar College

+ Alamo Colleges (San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College,

Northwest Vista College, Northeast Lakeview College & Palo

Alto College)

Victoria College

Temple College

+Wharton College

+# Austin Community College

+ Dallas County Community College

+ Coastal Bend College

# Texas State Technical College

# South Texas College

# Oklahoma State

# Lone Star College plus Texas Reverse Transfer Initiative. (in

progress Theatre)

+ Seattle Community Colleges (Central, North, South)

* American Education Centre Limited; Colombo 03 Sri Lanka

Note: Details regarding program eligibility requirements are

provided below.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

Waived for international transfer students who have earned an

associate’s degree from an accredited institution in the United

States

TOEFL:

550 Paper

79-80 Internet based

IELTS: 6.5

Other Requirements Eligible to return to previous institution.

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Catalog has complete list of additional requirements TAMU-CC holds several articulation agreements with numerous institutions. General university articulation

agreements may overlap with agreements that are specific to an individual academic program.

Institutions with articulation agreements with the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The College of

Nursing and Health Sciences adheres to the Texas Nursing Articulation Model published by the Texas Nurses

Association.

+ General articulation agreements with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

* Articulation agreements specific to the academic program of Mechanical Engineering. The Mechanical

Engineering program at TAMU-CC requires Del Mar Community College (DMC) students to have a minimum

grade point average of 2.5 for all coursework taken and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all science, math, and

engineering classes undertaken at DMC for admission into the BSME degree curriculum.

^ Articulation agreements specific to the academic program of Computer Science

# Articulation agreements specific to the academic program of Geographic Information Science

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Application Fee $25 non-refundable fee

$50 non-refundable fee for international applicants

Admissions Standards Cumulative 2.0 GPA for applicants with 12 or more semester

credit hours of transfer work.

To be accepted to the College of Engineering applicant must

have 2.5 GPA.

Use of High School

Record

Applicants with less than 12 semester credit hours must also

meet freshman requirements which include high school

performance and entrance test scores.

Number of Articulation

Agreements and

Requirements for

Admission

Del Mar College

Coastal Bend Community College

Blinn College

South Texas College

Wharton College

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

College of Arts & Sciences and College of Engineering:

550 Paper; 79 Internet based

Other Colleges:

500 Paper

61 Internet based

Other Requirements Must be eligible to return to previous institution.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Application Fee $15.00 non-refundable fee

$50.00 non-refundable fee for international applicants

Admissions Standards Transfer Students with less than 30 earned semester credit hours

(not including developmental courses) must meet the following:

First-year student admission criteria.

Cumulative college transfer grade point average (GPA)

of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Submit SAT or ACT scores.

Transfer Students with 30 or more earned semester credit hours

(not including developmental courses) must meet the following:

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Cumulative college transfer grade point average (GPA)

of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Use of High School

Record

Required for students with less than 30 SCH transferrable course

work

Number of Articulation

Agreements and

Requirements for

Admission

All five Alamo Colleges

Richland College

Laredo Community College

Austin Community College

Admission requirements are the same for all transfer students.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL: 500 Paper-based; 61 Internet-based

IELTS: 6.0

Other Requirements Must be eligible to return to previous institution and submit

official transcripts from all colleges attended.

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Application Fee $30 non-refundable application fee U.S. applicants

$50 non-refundable application fee International Applicants

Admissions Standards Completion of at least 30 SCH with 2.0 cumulative GPA in all

college level work

Use of High School

Record

No

Number of Articulation

Agreements and

Requirements for

Admission

Four articulation agreements that indicate admissions

requirements as established for all students

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper;

79 Internet based

Other Requirements

** International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English

must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing

System (IELTS).

All international students (who are not citizens or permanent residents) are required to be covered under the Student

Health Insurance Plan or have equivalent insurance coverage as described in System Regulation 26.99.01.

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The Texas A&M University System Campuses:

Graduate and Professional Admissions Standards

Year 2018-19

Institutions with Changes Requested

Prairie View A&M University

Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions out-

side the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA or 3.00 on last 60 SCH for

regular status.

Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA for provisional conditional

status or non-degree status.

Students below a 2.50 GPA who have acquired relevant

experience that could contribute to ensuring their success in

graduate study, may be considered for conditional admission

upon a holistic review and recommendation by the respective

department head and dean.

GRE+ Official scores required. May not be more than 10 years old at

time of enrollment.

GMAT+

(Business) Official scores required.

May not be more than 10 years old at time of enrollment.

Other Requirements Three letters of recommendations from persons in the field of

the applicant’s academic major or area of concentration.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper;

79 Internet based

IELTS; 5.0 6.0

PVAMU College of Business

Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university. Students without a bachelor’s

degree in business or its equivalent may be required to take

leveling courses upon review of undergraduate coursework.

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Minimum 2.75 Cumulative GPA or 3.0 on the last 60 SCH for

regular status.

Minimum 2.50 Cumulative GPA for conditional status

GRE/GMAT+ Students below a 2.50 2.75 Cumulative GPA or last 60 SCH

Official GRE/GMAT scores. Scores must not be older than 5 years

old at the time of application.

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Formula: (GPA x 200) + (Test Score) or = 950.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper;

79 Internet based

IELTS: 6.00

Other Requirements Essay describing why the applicant wants a graduate

degree in business Resume

Additional requirements for Conditional Admission:

Interview

PVAMU College of Engineering-Masters

Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions out-

side the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees).

Students without a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or its

equivalent may be required to take leveling courses upon review

of undergraduate coursework.

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Minimum 3.00 2.75 cumulative GPA for regular graduate status.

Minimum 2.75 2.50 GPA for provisional conditional status

GRE+ Official scores required. May not be more than 10 years old at

time of enrollment.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper;

79 Internet based

IELTS; 5.0 6.0

PVAMU Ph.D. Juvenile Justice

Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Bachelors and master’s degrees from an regionally accredited

college or university.

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Overall 3.00 GPA in undergraduate work and 3.50 GPA in all

previous graduate work.

GRE+ Official scores required. Verbal – 145, Quantitative – 145,

Analytical Writing -– 3. Applicants whose GPA is 3.00 or above

may request the GRE to be waived.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper;

79 Internet based

IELTS: 5.0 6.0

Other Requirements Departmental application

Admissions decisions are based on a holistic review and

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not any one factor alone. 1000 word essay or a copy of the master’s thesis or other

lengthy report or paper. Complete an individual interview

PVAMU Ph.D. Clinical Adolescent Psychology

Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psychology from an

accredited college or university.

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Overall 3.0 GPA in undergraduate work and 3.5 GPA in all

previous graduate work.

GRE+ Official scores required. Verbal – 150, Quantitative – 147.

Applicants whose GPA is 3.00 or above may request the GRE to

be waived.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper;

79 Internet based

IELTS: 5.0 6.0

Other Requirements Writing sample.

Departmental application Admissions decisions are based on a holistic review and

not any one factor alone.

Complete an individual interview.

PVAMU Ph.D. Educational Leadership

Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Bachelor’s and master’s from a regionally accredited college or

university. Master Degree prior to entering doctoral program.

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Minimum of 2.75 GPA in undergraduate work.

Minimum of 3.20 on all completed graduate work.

GRE+ Official scores required

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper;

79 Internet based;

IELTS: 5.0 6.0

Other Requirements Original 500-1000 word written essay. Minimum three years

teaching experience.

Departmental Application

Individual Interviews

PVAMU Ph.D. Electrical Engineering

Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Bachelor degree in Engineering, Mathematics or the Physical

Sciences from a regionally accredited institution.

MS in Electrical. Engineering. or related discipline from a

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regionally accredited institution

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

2.753.00 GPA in undergraduate work.

Minimum of 3.2 3.00 on all completed graduate work.

GRE+ Official scores required

(verbal and quantitative scores in the higher percentiles)

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper;

79 Internet based

IELTS; 5.06.0

Other Requirements Essay describing research goals and/or professional

accomplishments.

PVAMU Nursing

Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Minimum of

BSN degree from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program.

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Overall minimum

GPA of 3.00 for regular graduate status.

GRE+ Official scores required.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper;

79 Internet based

IELTS; 5.06.0

Meet Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools

admission requirements.

Other Requirements Current license as a RN in Texas or application in progress for

licensure.

Employed as a Professional nurse for one year.

Three letters of recommendation, one must be a former nursing

faculty.

Personal Interview,

Meet Nursing health requirements, $3,000 minimum. Complete

individual interview with graduate faculty. Criminal back-

ground check and drug screening.

Texas A&M University

Application Fee $65 50 non-refundable fee

$90 non-refundable fee for international & Qatar applicants.

M.S. in Education for Health Care Professionals, M.S./Ph.D. in

Medical Sciences: $75 non-refundable application fee

(application fee waived for domestic applicants.)

SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service)/

HAMPCAS SRPH Graduate Admissions Form;

$120 non-refundable fee

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Full-time, part-time and executive MBA program;

$175 non-refundable fee

$200 non-refundable fee for international students

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions

outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

School of Public Health (SPH)Ph.D.: Bachelors or professional

degree and relevant degree containing research training from an

accredited college or university

SPH Dr. P.H.: Master’s degree from an accredited college or

university.

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

See individual department for additional specific requirements.

GRE+ Official scores required (no more than five years old)

SPH M.P.H.: Official scores required from one of GRE, GMAT,

LSAT, MCAT, DAT, or PCAT (GRE Preferred)

Applicants for combined MD/PhD in Medical Science may use

MCAT instead of GRE

Exempt from test score if applicant has Master or Doctoral

degree from US accredited institution, ECFMG Certificate, or

licensed US physician.

M.S.P.H, Ph.D., & Dr.P.H.: accept GRE

GMAT+

(Business)

Official scores required (no more than five years old)

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

See individual departments for additional specific requirements.

Other Requirements See individual departments for additional specific requirements.

TAMU College of Nursing M.S.N.

Application Fee $115 non- refundable fee

Previous Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

Official transcripts from each academic institution attended.

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in the last 60 hours

of undergraduate course work.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL taken within the previous two years:

587 Paper;

95 Internet Based

OR

IELTS minimum score of 6.0 overall band.

Other requirements Completion of an introductory/basic statistics course (minimum

grade of “C”

Admission essay

Professional resume and three academic and/or professional

references

Active, encumbered Registered Nurse license to practice in the

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State of Texas

TAMU College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Veterinary Medicine

D.V.M.

Application Fee $75 non-refundable fee

$100 non-refundable fee to TMDSAS.

Previous Degree An applicant is expected to have completed at least 42 hours of

course work before submitting an application. Applicants must

have 56 58 hours prior to admission into the professional

program. All applicants are required to have completed or be

enrolled in Organic Chemistry I, Physics I and Biochemistry I

prior to submission of the application. All prerequisite courses

must be completed and all transcripts submitted to the College of

Veterinary Medicine within 15 days of the end of the semester.

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Minimum of 2.90 overall and or 3.10 on the last 45 hours

attempted and a 2.90 in science coursework.

(last 45 SCH). Completion of set core curriculum with GPA as

high as possible.

GRE+ Official scores required

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

Priority consideration is given to qualified applicants who are

residents of Texas & U.S. citizens, or residents of Texas who

live in the U.S. under a visa permitting permanent residence.

Applicants of other states with superior credentials will be

considered for 10 available spots in each class.

Other Requirements Application interview at the option of the Selection Committee.

TAMU School of Law J.D., LL.M and M. Jur. Programs

Application Fee $55 non-refundable fee Juris Doctor and Master of Laws

$50 non-refundable fee; $90 international Master of

Jurisprudence

Previous Degree Juris Doctor - Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a

regionally accredited college or university (degrees from

institutions outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to

U.S. degrees)

*Master of Law – Earned J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.

Foreign educated lawyers must possess an equivalent degree.

*Master of Jurisprudence – Earned Bachelor’s degree from

accredited school. Foreign educated lawyers must possess an

equivalent degree.

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

No minimum

LSAT Official LSAT scores required (no more than five years old).

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

Transcript evaluations must be performed by the Credential

Assembly Service (CAS) provided by LSAC

TOEFL – 100 internet based

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IELTS minimum score of 7.0

Other Requirements A personal statement & resume.

Supporting addenda (including Character & Fitness Disclosure

requirements).

A complete CAS report:

All post-secondary transcripts; evaluations as required.

A minimum of 2 letters of recommendation, no more than 3 4

letters; an applicant may submit up to 2 LSAC evaluations in

lieu of the 2 additional LORs to achieve a total of 4

LORs/evaluations.

*Note: Some Master of Laws and Master of Jurisprudence programs are still pending

SACS approval.

TAMU College of Dentistry Graduate Dentistry (Cert./M.S./PH.D)

Application Fee MATCH, PASS applications required for some programs

$35 non-refundable fee;

a $100 non-refundable fee is required of international applicants

Previous Degree Requirements vary for specific graduate programs

Official transcript of all undergraduate & graduate work from

previously attended institutions

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Applicants must provide a record of study & experience which is

predictive of success in advanced education; for some programs,

acceptable scores on the National Board Examination

GRE+ Acceptable scores required on GRE or

on other national tests approved by graduate program

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL: Minimum score of 550 Paper;

80 or higher Internet based.

Score a 6.0 overall band score on the Academic Module of the

IELTS

Other Requirements Approval for admission from the Program Admissions

Committee and the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate

Studies. National Board Scores must be furnished with the

exception of international students.

TAMU College of Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery Program (D.D.S.)

Application Fee TMDSAS.

$140 flat fee)

For Non-Texas residents: ADEA Associated American Dental

Schools Application Service (AADSAS)

($238 for the first dental school)

College of Dentistry Secondary Application for Non-Texas

residents only

$50 non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Not required but current competitive level dictates BA or BS

from accredited college or university prior to matriculation

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Official transcript of all undergraduate

& graduate work from previously attended institutions

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Completion of required courses with GPA as high as possible

(90 SCH’s minimum/BA or BS degree recommended);

admission is competitive

DAT Official scores required.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

At least 90 SCHs from a fully accredited college or university in

the U.S. or its territories including specific subject requirements.

Degree preferred.

TOEFL: Minimum score of:

550 Paper;

80 higher Internet based.

Score a 6.0 overall band score on the Academic Module of the

IELTS

Other Requirements LOR from practicing dentist, health professions advisor or

committee letter; Also interview; Comprehensive bio-graphical

sketch; Observation of a general dentist; and community

service experiences.

TAMU College of Medicine M.D./Ph.D. & M.D.

Application Fee M.D./Ph.D.:

AMCAS

($160 for the first school and $36 for additional medical school

designations)

M.D.:

TMDSAS $140 flat non- refundable fee regardless of the

number of additional schools designated

Both Programs:

College of Medicine Secondary Application

$60 non-refundable fee

Previous Degree At least 90 SCHs from a fully accredited college or university in

the US or its territories including specific subject requirements

Degree preferred

Official transcript of all undergraduate & graduate work from

previously attended institutions

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Completion of set core curriculum with competitive GPA

Admission is competitive

MCAT Official score required

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

At least 90 semester credit hours from a fully accredited college

or university in the US or its territories.

Degree preferred.

TOEFL: Minimum score

550 Paper;

80 Internet based.

Score a 6.0 overall band score on the Academic Module of the

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IELTS

M.D.: Preference given to US permanent residents.

Other Requirements Combined M.D./Ph.D.: Three letters of recommendation, at least

one of which is from a research mentor

M.D.: One composite letter from health professions advisory

committee; or at least two letters from current/former professors.

Both Programs: Personal interview required

Partnership for Primary Care. Entrance into the A&M medical school is assured at the time of

entrance into one of the seven A&M System partner schools provided that the student has a

high school GPA of 3.50 or higher, be predicted to graduate in the top 10% of the high school

class, and present SAT scores of at least 1200 or an ACT equivalent. Students also need to

maintain a yearly 3.50 GPA while in college and complete the required courses for medical

school. Students must complete an undergraduate degree. ,All applicants are now required to

take the MCAT test . Minimum standard to be determined.

TAMU Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy Pharm.D.

Application Fee Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) $150 for

first pharmacy school and increases for each additional school

Supplemental Application fee ($100 non-refundable)

Previous Degree Degree not required.

Minimum of 72 SCHs college credit from a regionally-

accredited college or university.

Official transcripts from each academic institution attended.

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and

PCAT Minimum composite score of 40 percentile.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL

550 Paper; or

80 Internet based.

Other Requirements Personal interview required.

Three PharmCAS recommendation forms are required from an

applicant. Prospective students should submit two

recommendations from college professors, and one from an

employer, advisor, or college or university administrator (mentor

or teaching assistant recommendation forms are not accepted).

Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Application Fee $30 non-refundable fee for U.S. and permanent resident

applicants$45 non-refundable fee

$130145 non-refundable fee for international students

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

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accredited college or university (degrees from institutions

outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Minimum 2.5 GPA on last 60 semester credit hours of course

work completed to include all courses in the semester where the

60th

hour occurs.

Applicants with a GPA of 2.5-2.99 on the last 60

semester credit hours of coursework completed will not be

admitted without an acceptable GRE/GMAT score

Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or above on the last 60

semester credit hours of coursework completed will have the

GRE/GMAT requirement waived (individual programs may still

require a minimum GRE/GMAT score)

GRE+

Applicants with a GPA of 2.5-2.99 on the last 60 semester

credit hours of course work completed will not be admitted

without an acceptable GRE score

Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or above on the last 60

semester credit hours of course work completed will have

the GRE requirement waived (individual programs may still

require a minimum GRE score)

If GRE is required, official scores must be submitted.

See individual programs for specific requirements.

GMAT+

(Business) Applicants with a GPA of 2.5-2.99 on the last 60 semester

credit hours of coursework completed will not be admitted

without an acceptable GMAT score

Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or above on the last 60

semester credit hours of coursework completed will have

the GMAT requirement waived (individual programs may

still require a minimum GMAT score)

Applicants planning to pursue a master's program in Business

may submit GRE instead of GMAT scores

If GRE/GMAT is required, official scores must be submitted.

See individual programs for specific requirements.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper;

80 Internet-based.

or

IELTS: 6

or

Completion of ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 with a C or better.

Other Requirements Writing SampleAdmissions essay..

See individual program for additional specific requirements.

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Application Fee $50 fee for domestic students

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$75 fee for international students.

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree and/or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions

outside the US are evaluated for equivalency to US degrees)

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Master’s Minimum of 2.75 overall or 3.0 (last 60 SCH).

Doctoral Minimum of 2.75 overall or 3.0 (last 60 SCH or 3.40

overall on graduate work.

GRE+ Official score is required. Some master’s programs provide

options for the GRE, such as other standardized test scores or a

higher minimum GPA.

GMAT+

(Business)

Official score or 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA (3.25 on the last

60 undergraduate hours of bachelor’s degree) or completion of a

graduate degree from an accredited institution in an area of study

approved by the department; or passing score on all parts of the

Uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper

79 Internet based

213 Computer based

IELTS 6.0 or

Successful completion of the A&M-Commerce English

Language Institute (ELI) Program

Other Requirements See individual department for additional specific requirements.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Application Fee $50 non-refundable fee.

$75 for international students.

Previous Degree Baccalaureate* degree or higher from a regionally accredited

college or university (degrees from institutions outside the U.S.

are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

*(Does not apply to students enrolled in the RN to MSN option.)

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

GPA last 60 SCH

(See individual department for specific requirements.)

GRE+ Official scores

See individual department for specific requirements and waiver

exceptions.

GMAT+

(Business)

Official scores

Scores over 5 years old not accepted.

The program admissions committee will waive the GMAT/GRE

requirement for students with a GPA of 3.0 or better on the last

60 hours or a master’s degree and a grade of B or better earned

in college algebra or a higher level math course.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79-80 Internet based

IELTS: 6.5

Official scores on GRE or GMAT, depending on program

Other Requirements International applicants: Affidavit of Support. Approved

evaluation of credentials. Visa status documentation.

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See individual department for additional specific requirements.

Tarleton State University

Application Fee $45 non-refundable fee

International:

$75145 non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions

outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Conditional: Minimum 2.5 GPA on last 60 hours, writing

sample.

Full: Minimum 3.0 GPA on last 60 hours

See individual departments for specific requirements

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores required.

See individual departments for specific requirements.

GMAT+

(Business)

Official scores required

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 – Paper based;

80 – Internet based.

IELTS: 6

PTE: 53

iTEP: 3.9

Other Requirements International applicants: Foreign credentials must be evaluated

by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S.

Must have a reliable financial sponsor.

See individual department for additional specific requirements.

Tarleton Ed.D. Educational Leadership

Application Fee $45 non-refundable fee

International: $75145 non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Master’s degree from accredited college or university.

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Minimum of 18 hrs of graduate or undergraduate course work in

administration, management or leadership.

GRE+ Official scores required

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

Same as for university.

Other Requirements Personal interview. Writing sample. Leadership portfolio.

Letters of Reference.

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West Texas A&M University

Application Fee $40 non-refundable fee for U.S. and permanent resident

applicants.

$75 International. student application/

transcript analysis fee

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions

outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

For Master’s level, Composite score of undergraduate GPA

(overall or last 60 SCH)

For Doctoral level, Master’s GPA.

See individual department for specific requirements.

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores required.

See individual department for specific requirements.

GMAT+

(Business)

Applicants whose GPA is 3.0 or above can request the GMAT to

be waived.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper based;

213 Computer based;

79 Internet based

IELTS: 6.0

PTE: 53

Score requirements for the M.S. in Biology and

Environmental Science are as follows: TOEFL 233

(Computer based); 90-91 (Internet based) or 575 (Paper

based); or IELTS 6.5; or PTE 62

Other Requirements See individual department for additional specific requirements

Institutions with No Changes Requested

Texas A&M International University

Application Fee $35 non-refundable fee

$50 for international students

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Composite of undergraduate GPA (overall or last 60SCH)

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores required.

See individual department for specific requirements.

GMAT+

(Business)

Official scores required

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International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper;

79 Internet based

6.5 IELTS

Other Requirements Statement of purpose.

See individual department for additional requirements.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Application Fee $35 non-refundable fee for U.S. applicants.

$50 non-refundable fee for international applicants.

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions

outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Minimum of 2.6 undergraduate cumulative GPA or 3.0 last 60

hours; GPA below 2.6 GRE/GMAT score used to determine

admission.

GRE+ Official scores required

GMAT+

(Business)

Official scores required

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper based;

79 Internet based

Other Requirements See individual department for additional requirements

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Application Fee $35 domestic non-refundable fee

$50 international non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions out-

side the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Minimum 3.0 GPA for regular graduate status.

Minimum 2.6 GPA for provisional status or non-degree status.

GRE+ Official scores required. May not be more than five years old at

time of enrollment.

GMAT+

(Business only)

Official scores required. May not be more than five years old at

time of enrollment.

MAT+

(Education only)

Official scores required. May not be more than five years old at

time of enrollment.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based

IELTS: 6.0

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Application Fee $30 non-refundable fee for domestic students

$50 non-refundable fee for international students.

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Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions

outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

Undergraduate

Cumulative GPA

Minimum 2.5 GPA overall or on last 60 hours toward bachelor’s

degree. Some degrees require 3.0 overall. See individual

program for specific requirements.

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores (no more than 5

years old) are required.

See individual program for specific requirements.

GMAT+

(Business)

Official scores (not over 5 years old) are required.

For MBA, GMAT waived for cumulative GPA of 3.0 on

baccalaureate degree

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper

Notarized Affidavit of Sponsor Support and Visa Status

Documentation.

Other Requirements Additional requirements vary by program but may include GRE,

MAT or GMAT scores, letter of purpose/intent, resume,

references, interview, or writing sample. See individual program

for specific requirements.

Individual program admissions decisions are based on total

points received on a quality program rubric (e.g., for the

Master’s in Education Administration – a score of 50 out of 80

on a rubric assessing the quality of five components: GPA, GRE,

letter of purpose, references and resume).

Students who do not meet institutional requirements for

admissions may request consideration through an Alternative

Admissions process.

+ GRE and GMAT: Evaluated in a manner that complies with Statute 51.842 (per HB 1641, 77

th Texas Legislature)

** International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English

must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System

(IELTS).

All international students (who are not citizens or permanent U.S. residents) are required to be covered under the

Student Health Insurance Plan or have equivalent insurance coverage as described in System Regulation 26.99.01.

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The Texas A&M University System Campuses Freshmen Admissions Standards

Final for Year 2018-19

Prairie View A&M University Application Fee $40 - non-refundable fee

$100 non-refundable fee for International students

Admission Under Uniform Admission Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full Admission1

Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.00 scale AND 710 SAT (Critical Reading + Math) OR 800 (New SAT) OR 15 ACT Composite

High School Program, Curriculum or Course Work2

Official high school transcript. Distinguished, Recommended or Foundation High School Program with Endorsements or GED certificate.

Conditional Admission and Requirements for Full Admission

Applicants who do not meet regular admission requirements based on ranking and/or SAT/ACT scores and GPA will be automatically reviewed using a holistic review that includes academic performance and rigor as well as, extracurricular activities, community service, talents and awards, leadership skills, employment, and other factors that support a student’s ability to succeed at the university by the university’s admission committee. At the completion of this review, students will be:

1.) Granted full admission, 2.) Granted conditional admission or 3.) Denied admission

Students who are not granted full admission out of the holistic review may be admitted conditionally and will be required to attend a 5-week summer program and complete assigned core curriculum courses. The number of students granted into the programs may be limited. Students who earn at least a 2.0 GPA will be granted full admission for the fall but may have conditions that must be met for continued enrollment.

Early Admission for students from ISD’s with an MOU with PVAMU

Top 25% of ranked juniors at the end of the junior year 3.00 GPA (recalculated) on a 4.00 scale 820 SAT (Critical Reading & Math only) or 17 ACT or higher Graduation on the recommended or foundation high school program with endorsement

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 500 - Paper based; 64 - Internet based

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Prairie View A&M University College of Engineering Application Fee $40 Non-refundable fee

$100 Non-refundable fee for International Students Admission Under Uniform Admission Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full Admission1

Must meet university admission requirements. Engineering and Computer Science Majors: Minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 Scale AND 950 (New SAT – total score) or 18 ACT Composite Engineering Technology Majors: Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.00 Scale AND 910 (New SAT – total score) or 17 ACT Composite

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements **

TOEFL: 500 – Paper based; 64 – Internet based

Texas A&M International University Application Fee No fee required Admission Under Uniform Admission Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full Admission1

Rank first 40% of HS class must have official SAT/ACT scores; Lower 60% must have a 900 SAT (CR+M) or 980 New SAT Total, or an 19 ACT

High School Program, Curriculum or Course Work2

Students must complete any of the high school graduation programs recognized by the Texas Education Agency, including the Texas Foundation High School Program with Endorsement(s), Distinguished Level of Achievement Program, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, or the Recommended High School Program or high school program of equivalent rigor.

Conditional Admission and Requirements for Full Admission

Provisional Admissions: Lower 60% of HS class with 840 SAT (CR+M) or 920 New SAT Total or 17 ACT composite.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 523 Paper; 69 Internet based IELTS: 5.5

Other Requirements Texas A&M University Application Fee $75 non-refundable fee

$90 non-refundable fee for international and Qatar applicants

Admission Under Uniform Admission Policy*

Top 10%

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Standards for Full Admission1

Academic Admit (does not apply at TAMUQ): Top 25% -1300 SAT Critical Reading and Math with at least 600 in each section, or New SAT ERW plus Math of 1360 with a 660 in ERW and 620 in Math or 30 ACT with at least 27 in Math and English. TAMUQ Academic Admit: A minimum SAT Math score of 650, or New SAT Math of 670, or ACT Math score of 29, a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 100 or IELTS score of 7.00, and a minimum school average of B; students who don't submit TOEFL or IELTS scores must submit a minimum SAT Critical Reading score of 600 or New SAT ERW score of 660, and achieve a combined SAT Math and SAT Critical Reading score of at least 1300 or New SAT Math and ERW of 1360, or the ACT English and composite score equivalents. Students will be admitted according to availability of spots. Other Admits (all campuses): A holistic assessment of a complete application includes recognizing elements of excellence through extracurricular involvement, leadership, community service, achievement, and other non-cognitive variables.

High School Program, Curriculum, or Course Work2

Students entering for the fall 2018 and after, the Foundation High School Program with at least one endorsement will be required for admission consideration. Students are strongly recommended to complete one or more available endorsement(s) that include Algebra II or its equivalent as well as biology, chemistry and physics.

Conditional Admission and Requirements for Full Admission

TAMU Aggie Gateway: Students not granted full admission out of the holistic review pool may be selected for program. Must attend 6-week summer session and complete two assigned core curriculum courses. Students who earn at least a 2.0 GPA are granted full admission for the fall. Texas A&M Blinn TEAM: Participating students are initially admitted to TAMU main campus on a part-time basis, and may earn full admission by several methods. Students are enrolled in one academic course at TAMU each semester, and the remainder of courses at the Bryan Campus of Blinn College. Students who complete 45 Blinn credit hours and 15 A&M credit hours within a two-year period, while maintaining a 3.0 grade point average at each school, are automatically admitted. TEAM students who wish to transition to A&M sooner may compete for transfer admission when they meet transfer eligibility. Finally, students who do not transition by the aforementioned methods may fully matriculate via the university’s readmission process after their two year program has concluded. TEAM students are considered regular admits, but have conditions that must be met for continued enrollment.

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Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn College – Bryan: Similar in design to the Texas A&M Blinn Team program, selected students who are interested in a major in the College of Engineering may be admitted to the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn – Bryan. Students admitted through the Top 10% or as an Academic Admit will be considered full admits with a limitation on the number of hours enrolled as an engineering student until successful completion of the Engineering Academy requirements. Students admitted through holistic review are guaranteed full admission to Texas A&M University upon the successful completion of the program requirements. The Engineering Academy at Blinn – Bryan requires the successful completion of 45 credit hours at Blinn and 15 credit hours at A&M. Successful completion is defined as achieving a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average at both institutions (as calculated by Texas A&M University). At least 12-15 hours taken at A&M must be in three or four credit hour courses (with the exception of ENGR 111 or 112 that are each 2 credit hour courses). Courses taken at Blinn must satisfy the A&M Core Curriculum or an engineering degree requirement. These students are considered regular admits, but have conditions that must be met for continued enrollment. Texas A&M Engineering Academies with Select Community Colleges: Similar in design to the Texas A&M Blinn Team program, selected students who are interested in a major in the College of Engineering may be admitted to the Texas A&M Engineering Academy under current MOUs at Austin Community College Highland Campus, Blinn College – Brenham, El Centro College, Houston Community College (HCC) Spring Branch Campus and Texas Southmost College. Additional MOUs may include other community colleges. An academy student must enroll for a minimum of 12 total credit hours each fall and spring semester. Three to five credit hours will be taught by Texas A&M and the remainder will be from the community college. Students who successfully complete the Academy by the first summer term following their second year with a minimum GPA of 2.50 at both institutions, as calculated by Texas A&M, will be automatically admitted to Texas A&M for the following fall. These students can then apply for a change of curriculum into a degree granting major in the College of Engineering. Students apply directly to the community college. The final decision of admission is determined by Texas A&M’s Office of Admissions.

Engineering at Galveston The Engineering at Galveston program provides students with the opportunity for admission to engineering and addresses space limitations on the main campus. Students are admitted from the pool of engineering applications originally submitted to College

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Station. Students who choose to enroll follow the same entry to major process as those students currently enrolled. Program for System Admission: Students not admitted to the main campus may select one of the A&M System Institutions and be admitted if they meet admission requirements for their selected institution. A student completes their first year at the System Institution. The program is limited to 7 specific areas of study (Agriculture & Life Sciences, Architecture, Education, Engineering, Geosciences, Liberal Arts and Science) and requires that applicants finish at least 24 transferable hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA for all courses attempted in the chosen Texas A&M degree plan. TAMUG Provisional Admission (SAIL): Students not granted full admission out of the holistic review pool may be selected for program. Must attend 6-week summer session and complete two assigned core curriculum courses. Students who earn at least a 2.0 GPA are granted full admission for the fall. TAMUQ Aggie Gateway Program: Students not granted full admission out of review pool may be selected for program. Students will be placed in appropriate Math and English courses based on the results of their placement tests. Students will be fully admitted once they progress to Math 151 and English 104. Students must progress through the English and/or Math sequence by the end of the academic year (12 months).

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 paper; 80 internet based Or SAT verbal of 500 or New SAT ERW of 550; ACT English 21 Or IELTS of 6.0 on overall band Or a minimum PTE Academic score of 53 Or completing all four years in a US high school

Other Requirements Writing component highly recommended but not required; Catalog has complete list of additional requirements

Texas A&M University-Commerce Application Fee None

$60 enrollment fee charged upon enrollment Admission Under Uniform Admission Policy*

Top 30%

Standards for Full Admission1

Top 30% or SAT: 980 (V + M) Test taken prior to March 2016 New SAT: 1060 (Math and ERW Only)ACT: 21

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High School Program, Curriculum or Course Work2

For students entering 9th grade beginning 20114-15, the new Foundation High School Program with at least one endorsement will be required for admission consideration. Students are strongly recommended to complete one or more available endorsement(s) that include Algebra II or its equivalent as well as one science course from Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Students applying for top 10% automatic admission must complete the foundation curriculum with the distinguished level of achievement.

Conditional Admission and Requirements for Full Admission

Applicants who do not meet automatic admission requirements based on ranking and/or SAT/ACT scores will be reviewed by the university’s Admission Committee.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 paper 79 internet based IELTS: 6.0 or successful completion of the A&M-Commerce English Language Institute Program

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Application Fee $40 non-refundable fee

$75 non-refundable fee for international students Admission Under Uniform Admission Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full Admission1

2nd QTR: 1000 SAT/21 ACT 3rd QTR: 1100 SAT/23 ACT 4th QTR: 1200 SAT/27 ACT New SAT Composite Score 2nd QTR: 1080 SAT/21 ACT 3rd QTR: 1170 SAT/23 ACT 4th QTR: 1270 SAT/27 ACT

High School Program, Curriculum or Course Work2

All applicants must meet the following high school academic preparedness requirements. English 4 credits Lab Science 4 credits At least one credit must be in Biology, Chemistry or Physics

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Math 4 credits Algebra I or higher, may include plane geometry Social Studies 4 credits Foreign Language 2 credits Must be 2 credits in one language or 2 credits in American Sign Language

Conditional Admission and Requirements for Full Admission

Students who do not meet institutional requirements for automatic admissions are offered consideration through the Alternative Admissions process.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 paper exam 79-80 internet based IELTS: 6.5

Other Requirements Texas A&M University-Kingsville Application Fee $25 non-refundable fee

$50 non-refundable fee for international applicants Admission Under Uniform Admission Policy*

Top 10%

Standards for Full Admission1

Next 15%: 740 SAT/830 New SAT/15ACT

2nd QTR: 830 SAT/910 New SAT/17 ACT

3rd QTR: 950 SAT/1030 New SAT/20 ACT

4th QTR: 1070 SAT/1140 New SAT/23 ACT

Or meet ACT or SAT Benchmark scores for College Readiness

High School Program, Curriculum or Course Work2

Must complete the Texas Foundation High School Program with Endorsement(s), Distinguished Level of Achievement, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, Texas Recommended High School Program, or a high school program of equivalent rigor.

Conditional Admission and Requirements for Full Admission

Alternative Admission Review: Applicants who do not meet the Regular Admission Requirements will automatically be reviewed using a holistic review that includes academic performance and rigor as well as, extracurricular activities, community service, talents and awards, leadership skills, employment, and other factors that support a student’s ability to succeed at the university. Students must complete 12 SCH fall and spring and earn a GPA > 2.00.

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International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: College of Arts & Sciences and College of Engineering: 550 Paper Based 79 Internet Based Or IELTS of 6.5 on overall band All other colleges: 500 Paper Based 61 Internet Based Or SAT CR of 500; New SAT Reading 27; ACT English 21 Or IELTS of 6.0 on overall band Or completing all four years in a US high school

Other Requirements Texas A&M University-Texarkana Application Fee $30 non-refundable fee U.S. applicants

$50 non-refundable fee International applicants Admission Under Uniform Admission Policy*

Top 25% of graduating high school class

Standards for Full Admission1

High School GPA of ≥3.4 or higher OR top 25% of class No minimum SAT or ACT ACT Composite score of 19 OR SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics combined score of ≥ 900 (≥ 980 New SAT) AND 2nd quartile of class ACT Composite score of 20 OR SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics combined score of ≥ 940 (≥ 1020 New SAT) AND 3rd quartile of class ACT Composite score of 21 OR SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics combined score of ≥ 980 (≥ 1060 New SAT) AND 4th quartile of class (ACT and SAT equivalents based on comparison chart at www.act.org.)

High School Program, Curriculum or Course Work2

Recommended or Distinguished High School Program, Foundation High School Program with at least one Endorsement.

Conditional Admission and Requirements for Full Admission

Students who do not meet institutional requirements for full admissions are offered consideration through the Alternative Admissions process. In order to be eligible an applicant must meet one of the following requirements: ACT Composite score of 17 or SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics combined score of ≥ 820 (≥ 900 New SAT) AND 2nd quartile of class

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ACT Composite score of 18 or SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics combined score of ≥ 860 (≥ 940 New SAT) AND 3rd quartile of class ACT Composite score of 19 or SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics combined score of ≥ 900 (≥ 980 New SAT) AND 4th quartile of class

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements **

TOEFL: 550 paper based 71 internet based

Other Requirements Tarleton State University Application Fee $45 non-refundable fee

International: $75 non-refundable fee Admission Under Uniform Admission Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full Admission1

*2nd QTR: Minimum 880 New SAT or 800 Old SAT or 16 ACT *3rd QTR: individual review *Requires successful completion of distinguished level of achievement under the Foundation, Recommended or Advanced High School Program.

High School Program, Curriculum or Course Work2

*Requires successful completion of Distinguished Level of Achievement under the Foundation High School Program, Recommended or Advanced High School Program.

Conditional Admission and Requirements for Full Admission

Students not meeting the institutional requirements for full admission may be reviewed for conditional admission which may require participation in enhanced support or gateway programs, such as the Summer Texan Gateway and Fall Texan Gateway, or the Fall Texan Transfer Pathway Program which allows for joint admission at one of the physical outreach locations and either Tarrant County College, McLennan Community College or Navarro College. The number of students granted into each program may be limited. Specific agreement conditions for admission will be enforced.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 520 – Paper based; 69 - Internet based; IELTS: 6 PTE: 50 iTEP: 3.5

Other Requirements Foreign credentials must be evaluated by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S.

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West Texas A&M University Application Fee $40.00 non-refundable fee

$75 non-refundable fee for international applicants

Admission Under Uniform Admission Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full Admission1

2nd QTR: 860 SAT or 940 New SAT/ 18 ACT

3rd QTR: 980 SAT or 1060 New SAT/ 21 ACT

4th QTR: 1050 SAT or 1130 New SAT/ 23 ACT High School Program, Curriculum or Course Work2

Distinguished Level of Achievement on the Foundation High School Program, Recommended High School Program or similar college preparatory program. Students who do not meet the Distinguished Level of Achievement on the Foundation Plan or Recommended High School Program may qualify by satisfying the College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT or SAT assessment: 18 English, 22 Reading, 22 Mathematics, and 23 Science on the ACT, or 1500 out of 2400 (to include the writing section) on the SAT.

Conditional Admission and Requirements for Full Admission

Students who do not meet the class rank + ACT/SAT requirements will be reviewed for admission on a competitive, individual basis, with weighted consideration of class rank, GPA, and/or standardized test scores (ACT or SAT.)

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 525 Paper based; 197 Computer based; 71 Internet based IELTS: 6.0

PTE: 48 Other Requirements Texas A&M University-San Antonio Application Fee $15.00 non-refundable fee

$50.00 non-refundable fee for international applicants Admission Under Uniform Admission Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full Admission1

Students who graduated or will graduate from an accredited U.S. high school must meet two of the three following requirements to be eligible for regular admission: • Rank in the top 50% of their graduating class. • Have an overall high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

on a 4.0 scale. Other grading scales will be converted to the 4.0 scale for admissions purposes.

Achieve a minimum score of 18 on the ACT, OR a minimum score of 860 on the SAT (CR and Math sections) (940 New SAT).

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High School Program, Curriculum or Course Work2

Recommended or Distinguished High School Program or Foundation High School Program with Endorsement(s)

Conditional Admission and Requirements for Full Admission

Students who do not meet two of the three requirements for regular admission; adult students without test scores and with no college level work who graduated five or more years prior to the application; or students who received a GED, attended school at home, or attended a non-accredited high school will be reviewed through A&M-San Antonio’s Committee Review Process. The Committee Review Process may take into consideration the following additional criteria for admission: • High school attended • First generation status • Employment • Special abilities • Extracurricular school activities • Individual achievement • Leadership activities

Other public service-related activities International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 500 Paper-based; 61 Internet-based IELTS: 6.0

The following footnote/column heading explanations apply to all System campuses: *Uniform Admission Policy 19 Texas Administrative Code Part 1 Chapter 5 Subchapter A Rule §5.5 (a) Each public university shall admit first-time undergraduate students for each semester in accordance with Texas Education Code, §§51.801 - 51.809. (b) All applicants from Texas schools accredited by a generally recognized accrediting agency and who graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class or who graduate in the top 25 percent of their high school class, to the extent the governing board of a general academic teaching institution has adopted such an admission policy, shall be admitted to a general academic teaching institution if the student meets the following conditions: (1) The student has met one of the following: (A) Successfully completed the distinguished level of achievement under the Foundation, Recommended, or Advanced High School Program from a Texas public high school as outlined under Texas Education Code, §28.025, as well as, 19 TAC §§74.63, 74.64, 74.73, and 74.74 (relating to the distinguished level of achievement under the Foundation, Recommended High School Program, or Distinguished Achievement High School Program--Advanced High School Program); (B) Successfully completed a curriculum from a high school in Texas other than a public high school that is equivalent in content and rigor to the distinguished level of achievement under the Foundation, the Recommended, or Advanced High School Program as outlined under subsection (c) of this section; (C) Satisfied ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks on the ACT assessment; or (D) Earned on the SAT assessment a score of at least a 1500 out of 2400, or the equivalent.

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1 In March 2016, the College Board began the administration of a redesigned version of the SAT. The new SAT consists of two sections, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and Mathematics. Each section is scored on a scale of 200 to 800 with a total score range between 400 and 1600. The previous SAT consisted of three sections, Writing, Critical Reading and Mathematics. Each section was scored on a scale of 200 to 800 with a total score range between 600 and 2400. Universities will currently accept both versions of the SAT for admission decisions. 2 House Bill 5 of the 83rd Texas Legislature established the new Foundation High School Program as the default graduation program for all students entering high school beginning in 2014. The bill replaced the Minimum High School Program, Recommended High School Program, and Distinguished Achievement Program with the Foundation High School Program. A student must earn at least 22 and one-half credits to complete the foundation program. In addition, it calls for a set of endorsements which consist of a related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. Endorsements provide students with in-depth knowledge of subject area. A student may earn the Distinguished Level of Achievement by going beyond the Foundation High School Program which requires a total of 26 credits, including Algebra II, a fourth science credit and an endorsement. A student must earn this designation to be eligible for Top 10 percent automatic admission to a Texas public university. Students may earn an additional acknowledgment on their transcripts because of outstanding performance in areas such as dual credit courses and bilingualism and biliteracy; on Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, PSAT, ACT ASPIRE, the SAT or ACT exams; or by earning a state-, nationally- or internationally-recognized business or industry certification. Foundation High School Program (22 credits) include: English (4 credits) • English I • English II • English III • An advanced English course Mathematics (3 credits) • Algebra I • Geometry • An advanced math course Science (3 credits) • Biology • Integrated Physics & Chemistry or an advanced science course • An advanced science course Social Studies (3 credits) • World History or World Geography • U.S. History • U.S. Government (one-half credit) • Economics (one-half credit) Languages Other Than English (2 credits) • 2 credits in the same language or • 2 credits from Computer Science I, II, III Physical Education (1 credit) Fine Arts (1 credit) Electives (5 credits) Speech: Demonstrated proficiency Endorsements Consist of a related series of courses grouped together by interest or skill set. Include four credits in both math and science and two additional elective credits. Total credits with endorsements 26.

• STEM • Business & Industry • Public Services • Arts & Humanities • Multidisciplinary

Distinguished Level of Achievement

• 4 credits in math including Algebra II • 4 credits in science • At least one endorsement

** International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

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The Texas A&M University System Campuses: Transfer Admissions Standards

Year 2018-19 Institutions with Changes Requested Prairie View A&M University Application Fee $40 non-refundable fee

$100 non-refundable fee for International student Admissions Standards Minimum 2.0 GPA in at least 15 semester hours of transferrable

coursework (excluding developmental courses). Automatic admit for students who have earned an Associates of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree.

Use of High School Record

Required for students with less than 15 SCH transferrable course work

Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

Articulation Agreements with the following: Lone Star College System Houston Community College System Alamo Colleges and Wharton County Junior College. Admission requirements are the same for all transfer students.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL 500 Paper based; 64 - Internet based

Other Requirements Must be eligible to return to previous institution and submit transcripts from all colleges attended.

Texas A&M International University Application Fee None Admissions Standards Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.0 in at least 24 SCH of college

level course work (excludes developmental courses) Use of High School Record

If less than 24 transferable college-level credit hours earned after high school, criteria for freshmen admission will be utilized.

Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

Laredo Community College Southwest Texas Junior College

San Jacinto College

Admissions standards will be the same as transfer students International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 523 Paper; 69 Internet based; IELTS: 5.5

Other Requirements

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Texas A&M University Application Fee $75 non-refundable fee

$90 non-refundable fee for international & Qatar applicants $45 - Nursing application service fee; $50 Nursing supplemental application fee $35 – Dental Hygiene non-refundable fee

Admissions Standards 2.5 GPA on at least 24 graded semester hours of transferable course work to be considered. Decision based on appropriate course work on the appropriate degree plan. Admission criteria vary by college. Qatar: Applicants must meet the minimum English proficiency requirements. At Qatar campus, preference is given to the applicant with the highest GPR and the most courses completed in the Degree Track for the major designated on the application. HSC: Public Health 3.00 GPA on at least 60 graded semester hours of transferable work (core curriculum and required prerequisites) to be considered as a transfer student. HSC: College of Nursing Admission is competitive and students must complete all prerequisite courses. Strongly recommended that applicants present an overall grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) and a minimum grade of “C” in each of the prerequisite courses. RN to BSN applicants must complete prerequisite coursework. HSC: Dental Hygiene Strongly recommended that applicants present with a high GPA since admission is competitive. Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in each of the prerequisite courses.

Use of High School Record

Not for admission decision, but high school transcript must be submitted by the first term of enrollment.

Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

Program for Transfer Admission (PTA) at main campus with community colleges across the state. 30 hours post high school graduation with a 3.2 GPA. Limited to colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture, Education, Geosciences, Liberal Arts, and Science. BSPH in Public Health Transfer Articulation Program (TAP) with South Texas College for the McAllen based program as well as with Austin Community College, Kilgore College, McClennan Community College, Odessa College and Paris Junior College. 60 hours post high school graduation with a 3.0 GPA

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 80 Internet based Or SAT verbal of 500 or new SAT EBRW of 550; ACT English

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21Or IELTS of 6.0 on overall band Or a minimum PTE Academic score of 53 Or completing all four years in a US high school Some colleges require higher scores for select programs.

Other Requirements and Change of Curriculum

Catalog has complete list of additional requirements. Students not admitted to the main campus may be offered admission at the Galveston campus with the option of moving to the main campus after completing 27 hours through a change of curriculum. Students must meet the change of curriculum GPA for the specific major they are seeking. HSC: College of Nursing – 59 hours of prerequisite coursework, HESI Admissions Exam, personal statement and clear criminal background check HSC: Dental Hygiene – 60 hours of prerequisite course work core complete at incoming institution. TSI assessment, interview, comprehensive biographical sketch, 16 hours of verified observation of a dental hygienist, and three professional references.

Texas A&M University – Central Texas Application Fee $45 non-refundable fee

$145 non-refundable fee for international students Admissions Standards • Minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA on a 4.0 scale

• Minimum 30 academic, college-level transferable semester hours

Use of High School Record

No

Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

• Austin Community College • Central Texas College • Temple College • Texas State Technical College

Admissions standards for these participants are the same for all transfer students.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 520 Paper; 69 Internet-based or IELTS: 6 or Completion of English 1301 and English 1302 with a C or better.

Other Requirements Must be eligible to return to all previously attended institutions and submit official transcripts from all institutions attended.

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Texas A&M University-Commerce Application Fee $60 enrollment fee (charged upon enrollment)

Admissions Standards Minimum GPA of 2.0 in at least 12 SCH of college level course work (excluding developmental courses).

Use of High School Record

Required for students with less than 12 SCH and Second Chance Program

Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

45 Articulation Agreements Admissions standards will be the same as transfer students

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS: 6.0 or successful completion of the A&M-Commerce English Language Institute (ELI) Program

Other Requirements Must be eligible to return to all previously attended institutions and submit transcripts from all colleges attended.

Tarleton State University Application Fee $45 non-refundable fee

International: $75 non-refundable fee Admissions Standards 30 or more SCH – 2.0 GPA; (Off-campus locations must have

30 or more SCH, TSI complete, and 2.0 GPA) 12-29 SCH – 2.8 GPA

Use of High School Record

1-11 SCH: Minimum 2.0 college GPA and must meet first-time freshmen standards 12-29 SCH: 2.0 to 2.79 college GPA and must meet first-time freshmen standards

Conditional Admission Requirements

Students not meeting the institutional requirements for full admission may be reviewed for conditional admission in the Fall Texan Transfer Pathway Program, which may require joint admission at one of the physical outreach locations and either Tarrant County College, McLennan Community College or Navarro College. The number of students granted into each program may be limited. Specific agreement conditions for admission will be enforced.

Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

Top Academic Partner (TAP) agreements (including Reverse Transfer) with Tarrant County College. McLennan Community College, Navarro College, Hill College and Weatherford College. Requirements are the same as transfer requirements.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirement**

TOEFL 520 – Paper based; 69 – Internet based;

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IELTS: 6 PTE: 50 iTEP: 3.5

Other Requirements Foreign credentials must be evaluated by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Must be eligible to enroll at all institutions previously attended and submit all transcripts. Up to 68 SCH from a 2-year institution will be used on a degree plan.

West Texas A&M University Application Fee $40 non-refundable Fee Admissions Standards Must have a 2.0 GPA in at least 12 graded semester hours of

transferable course work. Only courses with grades of C or better will transfer.

Use of High School Record

If less than 12 transferable college-level credit hours earned after leaving high school, criteria for freshman admission will be utilized.

Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

Destination WT with Amarillo College, Clarendon College, Frank Phillips College and South Plains College.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 525 Paper based; 197 Computer based; 71 Internet based

IELTS: 6.0

PTE: 28 Other Requirements Must not be suspended from another college or university. Institutions with No Requested Changes Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Application Fee $40 non-refundable Fee

$75 non-refundable fee for international students Admissions Standards Cumulative 2.0 GPA or greater on a 4.0 scale with 24+

transferable college level hours. No remedial or duplicate courses may be transferred.

Use of High School Record

1-23 SCH cumulative 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and must meet freshmen admissions standards

Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

+*^#Del Mar College + Alamo Colleges (San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, Northwest Vista College, Northeast Lakeview College & Palo Alto College) Victoria College Temple College +Wharton College

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+# Austin Community College + Dallas County Community College + Coastal Bend College # Texas State Technical College # South Texas College # Oklahoma State # Lone Star College plus Texas Reverse Transfer Initiative. (in progress Theatre) + Seattle Community Colleges (Central, North, South) * American Education Centre Limited; Colombo 03 Sri Lanka Note: Details regarding program eligibility requirements are provided below.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

Waived for international transfer students who have earned an associate’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States TOEFL: 550 Paper 79-80 Internet based IELTS: 6.5

Other Requirements Eligible to return to previous institution. Catalog has complete list of additional requirements

TAMU-CC holds several articulation agreements with numerous institutions. General university articulation agreements may overlap with agreements that are specific to an individual academic program. Institutions with articulation agreements with the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The College of Nursing

and Health Sciences adheres to the Texas Nursing Articulation Model published by the Texas Nurses Association. + General articulation agreements with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi * Articulation agreements specific to the academic program of Mechanical Engineering. The Mechanical

Engineering program at TAMU-CC requires Del Mar Community College (DMC) students to have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 for all coursework taken and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all science, math, and engineering classes undertaken at DMC for admission into the BSME degree curriculum.

^ Articulation agreements specific to the academic program of Computer Science # Articulation agreements specific to the academic program of Geographic Information Science Texas A&M University-Kingsville Application Fee $25 non-refundable fee

$50 non-refundable fee for international applicants Admissions Standards Cumulative 2.0 GPA for applicants with 12 or more semester

credit hours of transfer work. To be accepted to the College of Engineering applicant must have 2.5 GPA.

Use of High School Record

Applicants with less than 12 semester credit hours must also meet freshman requirements which include high school performance and entrance test scores.

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Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

Del Mar College Coastal Bend Community College Blinn College South Texas College Wharton College

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

College of Arts & Sciences and College of Engineering: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based Other Colleges: 500 Paper 61 Internet based

Other Requirements Must be eligible to return to previous institution. Texas A&M University-San Antonio Application Fee $15.00 non-refundable fee

$50.00 non-refundable fee for international applicants Admissions Standards Transfer Students with less than 30 earned semester credit hours

(not including developmental courses) must meet the following: • First-year student admission criteria. • Cumulative college transfer grade point average (GPA)

of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. • Submit SAT or ACT scores.

Transfer Students with 30 or more earned semester credit hours (not including developmental courses) must meet the following:

• Cumulative college transfer grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Use of High School Record

Required for students with less than 30 SCH transferrable course work

Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

All five Alamo Colleges Richland College Laredo Community College Austin Community College Admission requirements are the same for all transfer students.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 500 Paper-based; 61 Internet-based IELTS: 6.0

Other Requirements Must be eligible to return to previous institution and submit official transcripts from all colleges attended.

Texas A&M University-Texarkana Application Fee $30 non-refundable application fee U.S. applicants

$50 non-refundable application fee International Applicants Admissions Standards Completion of at least 30 SCH with 2.0 cumulative GPA in all

college level work

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Use of High School Record

No

Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

Four articulation agreements that indicate admissions requirements as established for all students

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based

Other Requirements

** International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

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The Texas A&M University System Campuses: Graduate and Professional Admissions Standards

Year 2018-19

Institutions with Changes Requested

Prairie View A&M University Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions out-side the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA or 3.00 on last 60 SCH for regular status. Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA for conditional status or non-degree status. Students below a 2.50 GPA who have acquired relevant experience that could contribute to ensuring their success in graduate study, may be considered for conditional admission upon a holistic review and recommendation by the respective department head and dean.

GRE+ GMAT+ (Business) Other Requirements Three letters of recommendations from persons in the field of

the applicant’s academic major or area of concentration. International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS; 6.0

PVAMU College of Business Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university. Students without a bachelor’s degree in business or its equivalent may be required to take leveling courses upon review of undergraduate coursework.

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum 2.75 Cumulative GPA or 3.0 on the last 60 SCH for regular status. Minimum 2.50 Cumulative GPA for conditional status

GRE/GMAT+ Students below a 2.75 Cumulative GPA or last 60 SCH Official GRE/GMAT scores. Scores must not be older than 5 years old at the time of application. Formula: (GPA x 200) + (Test Score) or = 950.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS: 6.00

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Other Requirements • Essay describing why the applicant wants a graduate degree in business

• Resume Additional requirements for Conditional Admission:

• Interview PVAMU College of Engineering-Masters Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions out-side the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees). Students without a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or its equivalent may be required to take leveling courses upon review of undergraduate coursework.

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA for regular graduate status. Minimum 2.50 GPA for conditional status

GRE+ International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS; 6.0

PVAMU Ph.D. Juvenile Justice Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree Bachelors and master’s degrees from a regionally accredited

college or university. Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Overall 3.00 GPA in undergraduate work and 3.50 GPA in all previous graduate work.

GRE+ Official scores required. Verbal – 145, Quantitative – 145, Analytical Writing – 3. Applicants whose GPA is 3.00 or above may request the GRE to be waived.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS: 6.0

Other Requirements • Departmental application • Admissions decisions are based on a holistic review and

not any one factor alone. • 1000 word essay or a copy of the master’s thesis or other

lengthy report or paper. • Complete an individual interview

PVAMU Ph.D. Clinical Adolescent Psychology Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Psychology from an accredited college or university.

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Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Overall 3.0 GPA in undergraduate work and 3.5 GPA in all previous graduate work.

GRE+ Official scores required. Verbal – 150, Quantitative – 147. Applicants whose GPA is 3.00 or above may request the GRE to be waived.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS: 6.0

Other Requirements • Departmental application • Admissions decisions are based on a holistic review and

not any one factor alone. • Complete an individual interview.

PVAMU Ph.D. Educational Leadership Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree Bachelor’s and master’s from a regionally accredited college or

university. Master Degree prior to entering doctoral program. Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum of 2.75 GPA in undergraduate work. Minimum of 3.20 on all completed graduate work.

GRE+ Official scores required International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based; IELTS: 6.0

Other Requirements Original 1000 word written essay. Departmental Application Individual Interviews

PVAMU Ph.D. Electrical Engineering Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree Bachelor degree in Engineering, Mathematics or the Physical

Sciences from a regionally accredited institution. MS in Electrical Engineering. or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

3.00 GPA in undergraduate work. Minimum of 3.00 on all completed graduate work.

GRE+ International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS; 6.0

Other Requirements Essay describing research goals and/or professional accomplishments.

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PVAMU Nursing Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree Minimum of

BSN degree from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program. Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Overall minimum GPA of 3.00 for regular graduate status.

GRE+ International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS; 6.0 Meet Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools admission requirements.

Other Requirements Current license as a RN in Texas or application in progress for licensure. Employed as a Professional nurse for one year. Three letters of recommendation, one must be a former nursing faculty. Meet Nursing health requirements, $3,000 minimum. Complete individual interview with graduate faculty. Criminal back-ground check and drug screening.

Texas A&M University Application Fee $65 non-refundable fee

$90 non-refundable fee for international & Qatar applicants. Ph.D. in Medical Sciences: application fee waived for domestic applicants. SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service)/ HAMPCAS SRPH Graduate Admissions Form; $120 non-refundable fee Full-time, part-time and executive MBA program; $175 non-refundable fee $200 non-refundable fee for international students

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university (degrees from institutions outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees) School of Public Health (SPH)Ph.D.: Bachelors or professional degree and relevant degree containing research training from an accredited college or university SPH Dr. P.H.: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

See individual department for additional specific requirements.

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GRE+ Official scores required (no more than five years old) SPH M.P.H.: Official scores required from one of GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, or PCAT (GRE Preferred) Applicants for combined MD/PhD in Medical Science may use MCAT instead of GRE Exempt from test score if applicant has Master or Doctoral degree from US accredited institution, ECFMG Certificate, or licensed US physician. M.S.P.H, Ph.D., & Dr.P.H.: accept GRE

GMAT+ (Business)

Official scores required (no more than five years old)

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

See individual departments for additional specific requirements.

Other Requirements See individual departments for additional specific requirements. TAMU College of Nursing M.S.N. Application Fee $115 non-refundable fee Previous Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

Official transcripts from each academic institution attended. Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL taken within the previous two years: 587 Paper; 95 Internet Based OR IELTS minimum score of 6.0 overall band.

Other requirements Completion of an introductory/basic statistics course (minimum grade of “C” Admission essay Professional resume and three academic and/or professional references Active, encumbered Registered Nurse license to practice in the State of Texas

TAMU College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Veterinary Medicine D.V.M. Application Fee $75 non-refundable fee

$100 non-refundable fee to TMDSAS. Previous Degree An applicant is expected to have completed at least 42 hours of

course work before submitting an application. Applicants must have 56 hours prior to admission into the professional program. All applicants are required to have completed or be enrolled in Organic Chemistry I, Physics I and Biochemistry I prior to submission of the application. All prerequisite courses must be completed and all transcripts submitted to the College of Veterinary Medicine within 15 days of the end of the semester.

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Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum of 2.90 overall and 3.10 on the last 45 hours attempted and a 2.90 in science coursework. Completion of set core curriculum with GPA as high as possible.

GRE+ Official scores required International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

Priority consideration is given to qualified applicants who are residents of Texas & U.S. citizens, or residents of Texas who live in the U.S. under a visa permitting permanent residence. Applicants of other states with superior credentials will be considered for 10 available spots in each class.

Other Requirements Application interview at the option of the Selection Committee. TAMU School of Law J.D., LL.M and M. Jur. Programs Application Fee $55 non-refundable fee Juris Doctor and Master of Laws

$50 non-refundable fee; $90 international Master of Jurisprudence

Previous Degree Juris Doctor - Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university (degrees from institutions outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees) *Master of Law – Earned J.D. from ABA-accredited law school. Foreign educated lawyers must possess an equivalent degree. *Master of Jurisprudence – Earned Bachelor’s degree from accredited school. Foreign educated lawyers must possess an equivalent degree.

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

No minimum

LSAT Official LSAT scores required (no more than five years old).

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

Transcript evaluations must be performed by the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) provided by LSAC TOEFL – 100 internet based IELTS minimum score of 7.0

Other Requirements A personal statement & resume. Supporting addenda (including Character & Fitness Disclosure requirements). A complete CAS report: All post-secondary transcripts. A minimum of 2 letters of recommendation, no more than 3 letters.

*Note: Some Master of Laws and Master of Jurisprudence programs are still pending SACS approval. TAMU College of Dentistry Graduate Dentistry (Cert./M.S./PH.D) Application Fee MATCH, PASS applications required for some programs

$35 non-refundable fee; a $100 non-refundable fee is required of international applicants

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Previous Degree Requirements vary for specific graduate programs Official transcript of all undergraduate & graduate work from previously attended institutions

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Applicants must provide a record of study & experience which is predictive of success in advanced education; for some programs, acceptable scores on the National Board Examination

GRE+ Acceptable scores required on GRE or on other national tests approved by graduate program

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: Minimum score of 550 Paper; 80 or higher Internet based. Score a 6.0 overall band score on the Academic Module of the IELTS

Other Requirements Approval for admission from the Program Admissions Committee and the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies. National Board Scores must be furnished with the exception of international students.

TAMU College of Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery Program (D.D.S.) Application Fee TMDSAS.

$140 flat fee For Non-Texas residents: ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) ($238 for the first dental school) College of Dentistry Secondary Application for Non-Texas residents only $50 non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Not required but current competitive level dictates BA or BS from accredited college or university prior to matriculation Official transcript of all undergraduate & graduate work from previously attended institutions

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Completion of required courses with GPA as high as possible (90 SCH’s minimum/BA or BS degree recommended); admission is competitive

DAT Official scores required. International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

At least 90 SCHs from a fully accredited college or university in the U.S. or its territories including specific subject requirements. Degree preferred. TOEFL: Minimum score of: 550 Paper; 80 higher Internet based. Score a 6.0 overall band score on the Academic Module of the IELTS

Other Requirements LOR from practicing dentist, health professions advisor or committee letter; Also interview; Comprehensive bio-graphical sketch; Observation of a general dentist; and community service experiences.

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TAMU College of Medicine M.D./Ph.D. & M.D. Application Fee M.D./Ph.D.:

AMCAS ($160 for the first school and $36 for additional medical school designations) M.D.: TMDSAS $140 flat non- refundable fee regardless of the number of additional schools designated Both Programs: College of Medicine Secondary Application $60 non-refundable fee

Previous Degree At least 90 SCHs from a fully accredited college or university in the US or its territories including specific subject requirements Degree preferred Official transcript of all undergraduate & graduate work from previously attended institutions

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Completion of set core curriculum with competitive GPA Admission is competitive

MCAT Official score required International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

At least 90 semester credit hours from a fully accredited college or university in the US or its territories. Degree preferred. TOEFL: Minimum score 550 Paper; 80 Internet based. Score a 6.0 overall band score on the Academic Module of the IELTS M.D.: Preference given to US permanent residents.

Other Requirements Combined M.D./Ph.D.: Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a research mentor M.D.: One composite letter from health professions advisory committee; or at least two letters from current/former professors. Both Programs: Personal interview required

Partnership for Primary Care. Entrance into the A&M medical school is assured at the time of entrance into one of the seven A&M System partner schools provided that the student has a high school GPA of 3.50 or higher, be predicted to graduate in the top 10% of the high school class, and present SAT scores of at least 1200 or an ACT equivalent. Students also need to maintain a yearly 3.50 GPA while in college and complete the required courses for medical school. Students must complete an undergraduate degree. ,All applicants are now required to take the MCAT test . Minimum standard to be determined.

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TAMU Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy Pharm.D. Application Fee Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) $150 for

first pharmacy school and increases for each additional school Supplemental Application fee ($100 non-refundable)

Previous Degree Degree not required. Minimum of 72 SCHs college credit from a regionally- accredited college or university. Official transcripts from each academic institution attended.

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and

PCAT Minimum composite score of 40 percentile. International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL 550 Paper; or 80 Internet based.

Other Requirements Personal interview required. Three PharmCAS recommendation forms are required from an applicant. Prospective students should submit two recommendations from college professors, and one from an employer, advisor, or college or university administrator (mentor or teaching assistant recommendation forms are not accepted).

Texas A&M University-Central Texas Application Fee $45 non-refundable fee

$145 non-refundable fee for international students Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum 2.5 GPA on last 60 semester credit hours of course work completed to include all courses in the semester where the 60th hour occurs.

GRE+ • Applicants with a GPA of 2.5-2.99 on the last 60 semester credit hours of course work completed will not be admitted without an acceptable GRE score

• Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or above on the last 60 semester credit hours of course work completed will have the GRE requirement waived (individual programs may still require a minimum GRE score)

If GRE is required, official scores must be submitted.

GMAT+ (Business)

• Applicants with a GPA of 2.5-2.99 on the last 60 semester credit hours of coursework completed will not be admitted without an acceptable GMAT score

• Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or above on the last 60 semester credit hours of coursework completed will have the GMAT requirement waived (individual programs may

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still require a minimum GMAT score) Applicants planning to pursue a master's program in Business may submit GRE instead of GMAT scores If GMAT is required, official scores must be submitted.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 80 Internet-based. or IELTS: 6 or Completion of ENGL 1301 and ENGL 1302 with a C or better.

Other Requirements Admissions essay. Texas A&M University-Commerce Application Fee $50 fee for domestic students

$75 fee for international students. Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree and/or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions outside the US are evaluated for equivalency to US degrees)

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Master’s Minimum of 2.75 overall or 3.0 (last 60 SCH). Doctoral Minimum of 2.75 overall or 3.0 (last 60 SCH or 3.40 overall on graduate work.

GRE+ Official score is required. Some master’s programs provide options for the GRE, such as other standardized test scores or a higher minimum GPA.

GMAT+ (Business)

Official score or 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA (3.25 on the last 60 undergraduate hours of bachelor’s degree) or completion of a graduate degree from an accredited institution in an area of study approved by the department; or passing score on all parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper 79 Internet based 213 Computer based IELTS 6.0 or Successful completion of the A&M-Commerce English Language Institute (ELI) Program

Other Requirements See individual department for additional specific requirements. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Application Fee $50 non-refundable fee.

$75 for international students. Previous Degree Baccalaureate* degree or higher from a regionally accredited

college or university (degrees from institutions outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees) *(Does not apply to students enrolled in the RN to MSN option.)

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Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

GPA last 60 SCH (See individual department for specific requirements.)

GRE+ Official scores See individual department for specific requirements and waiver exceptions.

GMAT+ (Business)

Official scores Scores over 5 years old not accepted. The program admissions committee will waive the GMAT/GRE requirement for students with a GPA of 3.0 or better on the last 60 hours or a master’s degree and a grade of B or better earned in college algebra or a higher level math course.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79-80 Internet based IELTS: 6.5

Other Requirements International applicants: Affidavit of Support. Approved evaluation of credentials. Visa status documentation. See individual department for additional specific requirements.

Tarleton State University Application Fee $45 non-refundable fee

International: $75 non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university (degrees from institutions outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Conditional: Minimum 2.5 GPA on last 60 hours, writing sample. Full: Minimum 3.0 GPA on last 60 hours See individual departments for specific requirements

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores required. See individual departments for specific requirements.

GMAT+ (Business)

Official scores required

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 – Paper based; 80 – Internet based. IELTS: 6 PTE: 53 iTEP: 3.9

Other Requirements International applicants: Foreign credentials must be evaluated by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Must have a reliable financial sponsor. See individual department for additional specific requirements.

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Tarleton Ed.D. Educational Leadership Application Fee $45 non-refundable fee

International: $75 non-refundable fee Previous Degree Master’s degree from accredited college or university. Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum of 18 hrs of graduate or undergraduate course work in administration, management or leadership.

GRE+ Official scores required International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

Same as for university.

Other Requirements Personal interview. Writing sample. Leadership portfolio. Letters of Reference.

West Texas A&M University Application Fee $40 non-refundable fee for U.S. and permanent resident

applicants. $75 International. student application/transcript analysis fee

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university (degrees from institutions outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

For Master’s level, Composite score of undergraduate GPA (overall or last 60 SCH) For Doctoral level, Master’s GPA. See individual department for specific requirements.

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores required. See individual department for specific requirements.

GMAT+ (Business)

Applicants whose GPA is 3.0 or above can request the GMAT to be waived.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper based; 213 Computer based; 79 Internet based IELTS: 6.0 PTE: 53 Score requirements for the M.S. in Biology and Environmental Science are as follows: TOEFL 233 (Computer based); 90-91 (Internet based) or 575 (Paper based); or IELTS 6.5; or PTE 62

Other Requirements See individual department for additional specific requirements

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Institutions with No Changes Requested Texas A&M International University Application Fee $35 non-refundable fee

$50 for international students Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Composite of undergraduate GPA (overall or last 60SCH)

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores required. See individual department for specific requirements.

GMAT+ (Business)

Official scores required

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based 6.5 IELTS

Other Requirements Statement of purpose. See individual department for additional requirements.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville Application Fee $35 non-refundable fee for U.S. applicants.

$50 non-refundable fee for international applicants. Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum of 2.6 undergraduate cumulative GPA or 3.0 last 60 hours; GPA below 2.6 GRE/GMAT score used to determine admission.

GRE+ Official scores required GMAT+ (Business)

Official scores required

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper based; 79 Internet based

Other Requirements See individual department for additional requirements

Texas A&M University-San Antonio Application Fee $35 domestic non-refundable fee

$50 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions out-side the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum 3.0 GPA for regular graduate status. Minimum 2.6 GPA for provisional status or non-degree status.

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GRE+ Official scores required. May not be more than five years old at time of enrollment.

GMAT+ (Business only)

Official scores required. May not be more than five years old at time of enrollment.

MAT+ (Education only)

Official scores required. May not be more than five years old at time of enrollment.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS: 6.0

Texas A&M University-Texarkana Application Fee $30 non-refundable fee for domestic students

$50 non-refundable fee for international students. Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum 2.5 GPA overall or on last 60 hours toward bachelor’s degree. Some degrees require 3.0 overall. See individual program for specific requirements.

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores (no more than 5 years old) are required. See individual program for specific requirements.

GMAT+ (Business)

Official scores (not over 5 years old) are required. For MBA, GMAT waived for cumulative GPA of 3.0 on baccalaureate degree

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL: 550 Paper Notarized Affidavit of Sponsor Support and Visa Status Documentation.

Other Requirements Additional requirements vary by program but may include GRE, MAT or GMAT scores, letter of purpose/intent, resume, references, interview, or writing sample. See individual program for specific requirements. Individual program admissions decisions are based on total points received on a quality program rubric (e.g., for the Master’s in Education Administration – a score of 50 out of 80 on a rubric assessing the quality of five components: GPA, GRE, letter of purpose, references and resume). Students who do not meet institutional requirements for admissions may request consideration through an Alternative Admissions process.

+ GRE and GMAT: Evaluated in a manner that complies with Statute 51.842 (per HB 1641, 77th Texas Legislature) ** International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English

must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

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Agenda Item No.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Office of the President

March 8, 2017

Members, Board of Regents

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Honoring Mr. Van H. Taylor for His Outstanding

Dedication and Service as Trustee of the Texas A&M Foundation

I respectfully request the Board of Regents approval of the following resolution honoring

Mr. Van H. Taylor '71 for his service to Texas A&M University.

“WHEREAS, Mr. Van H. Taylor, a member of the Class of 1971, has served Texas A&M

University with honor and distinction in a variety of capacities; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in mechanical engineering from

Texas A&M University, where he was commander of the Corps of Cadets; a Ross Volunteer; a

member of the MSC Student Conference on National Affairs; a member of MSC Town Hall; a

member of Who’s Who; a member of the Student Engineers’ Council and both Tau Beta Pi and

Pi Tau Sigma engineering honor societies; and the first recipient of the Earl Rudder Memorial

Outstanding Student Award established by the Brown Foundation; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor was commissioned into the U.S. Army, where he served on active duty

for a training tour and fulfilled his commitment as an officer in the Army Reserve; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor earned an M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor worked for over 34 years in the telecommunications industry; serving at

AT&T Inc. as president of network services for the southwest region; and serving at Technology

Resources Inc., the research subsidiary of SBC Communications, as CEO, where he relocated the

entire organization from St. Louis to Austin; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor has been a member of the Texas A&M Research and Infrastructure

Committee for Vision 2020; a member of The Association of Former Students Board of

Directors, where he served as president of the board in 2006; a member of the Corps of Cadets

Hall of Honor; an emeritus member of the College of Engineering Advisory Council; a trustee of

the Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley; a board member for Habitat for Humanity; a

member of the Boy Scouts of America Circle Ten Executive Council; and a 2007 Fish Camp

namesake; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor is a Distinguished Alumnus (2016) of Texas A&M University; a

member of the A&M Legacy Society; and a member of the Endowed Century Club; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor and his late wife Carole will from this day forward be known as valued

partners to Texas A&M University for years of generous support, including creating the Carole

and Van Taylor '71 President’s Endowed Scholarship; and for supporting the MSC Renovation

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and Expansion Project; the Clayton W. Williams Alumni Center expansion; and continued

giving to the 12th

Man Foundation; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor has served the Texas A&M Foundation’s Board of Trustees with

distinction for seven years, during which time he was also chairman from 2014 to 2015; now,

therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that we, the members of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University

System, gratefully recognize the outstanding dedication and service of Mr. Taylor as a trustee of

the Texas A&M Foundation, and his efforts to maintain the excellence that defines Texas A&M

University and the Texas A&M Foundation; and, be it, further

RESOLVED, that this resolution be included in the minutes, and copies thereof be signed by the

Chairman of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, and be presented to

Mr. Taylor and to the Archives of Texas A&M University as an expression of great appreciation

and respect for Mr. Van H. Taylor ’71.

ADOPTED, this 27th

day of April 2017.”

Respectfully submitted,

Michael K. Young

President

Approval Recommended: Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

John Sharp Ray Bonilla

Chancellor General Counsel

Billy Hamilton

Executive Vice Chancellor and

Chief Financial Officer

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Agenda Item No.

AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING

Submitted by: Clifton L. Thomas, Jr., Chairman of the Board

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Appointment of Member of Board of Directors of The University of Texas

Investment Management Company

Proposed Board Action:

Appoint member of the Board of Directors of The University of Texas Investment Management

Company (UTIMCO), to be effective on April 27, 2017.

Background Information:

The UTIMCO Board of Directors is made up of nine Directors consistent with Texas Education

Code Section 66.08, as follows:

The University of Texas System (UTS) Board of Regents appoints (i) three persons then

serving as members of the UTS Board of Regents, (ii) three persons with substantial

background and expertise in investments, and (iii) one qualified individual as determined

by the UTS Board of Regents, which may include the Chancellor of The University of

Texas System.

The Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) Board of Regents appoints two persons,

one of whom must have substantial background and expertise in investments.

The five “outside” Directors (three appointed by the UTS Board of Regents and two appointed by

the TAMUS Board of Regents) serve three-year staggered terms that expire on the first day of

April of the appropriate year, or until their replacement is named.

Mr. Phil Adams was appointed by the TAMUS Board in 2015. His term on the UTIMCO Board

is scheduled to expire on April 1, 2018.

Mr. Ray Rothrock was appointed by the TAMUS Board in 2016 to fill the third year of a three

year term, previously held by Mr. John D. White, who resigned from his position. The term for

this position expired on April 1, 2017 but, under the bylaws of UTIMCO, Mr. Rothrock holds

over and continues to serve until a successor is appointed.

A&M System Funding or Other Financial Implications:

None.

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THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Office of the Board of Regents

April 12, 2017

Members, Board of Regents

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Appointment of Member of the Board of Directors of The University of Texas

Investment Management Company

I recommend adoption of the following minute order:

“Mr. Ray Rothrock is hereby appointed to serve as a Director of The

University of Texas Investment Management Company for a three-year term

to expire on April 1, 2020, or until a replacement is named.”

Respectfully submitted,

Clifton L. Thomas, Jr.

Chairman, Board of Regents

Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

Ray Bonilla

General Counsel

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