Coordinated Admission Program Universities University of Texas at Brownsville
The University of Texas at Brownsville has been a member of The University of Texas System since 1991. In cooperation with Texas Southmost College, the University serves more than 10,000 students at its campus in Brownsville, Texas.
Located 20 miles from South Padre Island and one block from the United States-Mexico border, UT Brownsville is one of the fastest-growing institutions in the UT System.
UT Brownsville students participate in a variety of campus life activities while still taking advantage of the small class sizes and courses taught by experienced professors. The recently-opened on-campus student housing complex offers spacious rooms and many other amenities such as computer labs, exercise rooms and a swimming pool.
Financial Aid
Financial need is determined once you submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may pick up a paper FAFSA from your high school guidance counselor or you may request that an application be mailed to your home by calling 1-800-433-3243. If you haven't done so already, you may file an application electronically on the FAFSA web site.
If you applied for financial aid for UT Austin (by completing the FAFSA) but plan to attend UT Brownsville as part of the Coordinated Admission Program, you must make certain that UT Brownsville is authorized to receive your FAFSA information.
If you did not originally designate UT Brownsville to receive your information, you can make the correction to your FAFSA in one of several ways:
Options for Correcting Your FAFSA
Paper Student Aid Report (SAR)
If you have your paper SAR, add your university's FAFSA school code (030646) in Step 6 of the FAFSA, sign the report and return it to the address indicated for corrections.
Phone Correction
Call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243. You will need the Data Release Number (DRN) printed on your SAR to make the correction by phone.
Online
Visit the FAFSA on the Web and select the Add or Delete a School Code link. You will need a Federal Student Aid PIN to access and update your FAFSA information online. If you don't know your PIN, visit the Federal Student Aid PIN site for help.
Scholarships
Scholarships at The University of Texas at Brownsville are made available each semester to students through the generous donations of corporations, businesses, community organizations, individual donors and the university itself. These funds are intended to open doors for students to achieve their academic goals, while relieving some of the financial costs of higher education.
The UT Brownsville Scholarship Guide provides an overview of the scholarship application process and lists scholarships for which you may be eligible. The UT Brownsville scholarship application must be completed and submitted online. Incoming freshman are also encouraged to apply for private scholarships.
For more information about scholarship programs at UT Brownsville, contact the Financial Aid Office.
On-Campus Housing
Many UT Brownsville students live on campus at The Village at Fort Brown. If you choose to attend UT Brownsville as part of CAP and you would like to live at The Village at Fort Brown, follow these steps to complete the application process.
- Complete the Application for University Student Housing.
- Pay the $200 security deposit and $20 processing fee in the UT Brownsville Business Office located in Tandy 109.
- Bring your completed campus residence application and receipts for your security deposit and processing fee to the Office of Residence Life and Housing, located at 1915 East Elizabeth on the UT Brownsville campus.
- Make plans to move into your room two days before the first day of class.
There is no deadline for applying for on-campus housing. However, if you're interested in living on campus, you're encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For more about on-campus housing at UT Brownsville, visit the Department of Residence Life and Housing web site.
Placement Testing
Freshmen at UT Brownsville are placed in the appropriate level of courses based on their scores on the THEA exam. To learn more about placement testing at UT Brownsville, visit the university's Testing Office site.
Approved CAP Courses at UT Brownsville
Many students are interested to find out what courses they can take during their freshman year at UT Brownsville. Review the approved UT Brownsville course listings to find out what courses are available. If you choose to attend UT Brownsville as part of CAP, the university will contact you after you submit your online CAP agreement with information about orientation and class registration. Be sure to consult an academic advisor before making final decisions about the courses you take.
Visiting UT Brownsville
Want to see the UT Brownsville campus in person? The Office of New Student Relations invites prospective students and their families to visit the beautiful and historic campus.
During our walking tours, prospective students learn about programs of study, campus life, athletic programs, student services, residence halls and facilities. In addition, visitors receive information on admissions, academic advising, testing requirements, financial assistance and scholarships.
Campus tours are conducted by New Student Relations staff and are available on a call-in basis during the fall, spring and summer semesters. You may schedule a campus tour by contacting our office at least two weeks in advance at 956-882-8860 or 1-877-UTBTSC1. You may also send an e-mail to the Office of New Student Relations to schedule a visit. Please make sure a confirmation is received prior to arriving for a tour.
For More Information
UT Brownsville Contacts
For admissions and enrollment questions
Contact the Office of Admissions at UT Brownsville with questions about admissions and enrollment requirements.
- Rene Villarreal
Director
Office of Admissions
The University of Texas at Brownsville
956-882-7344
For academic advising questions and CAP coursework requirements
Contact Dr. Eli Eric Pena in the Academic Advising Center with questions regarding academic programs and coursework that should be taken while in CAP.
- Dr. Eli Eric Pena
Director
Academic Advising Center
The University of Texas at Brownsville
956-983-7362
The information presented on this page is specific to students enrolled in CAP during the 2008-2009 school year. Details will be updated in the spring of 2009 before CAP offers are made for the 2009-2010 year.