UTMB FALL 2015

chec86 · May 22, 2015

Has anyone heard anything back about their prerequisites being approved or not? I applied as an out of state transfer and never took Texas Gov only U.S. Gov so I'm curious if that was accepted in place of that course or if I need to take it for the conditional acceptance.

vmaldon25 · May 22, 2015

I emailed Elizabeth Botello to get clarification, those of us that we're waitlisted with conditional acceptance she said,"Yes, please go ahead and get the BON FastPass out of the way. Conditions for acceptance are any outstanding prerequisites must be completed, along with a satisfactory background check and drug screening." Hope that helps anyone who had questions!

DevinM14 · May 22, 2015

I emailed Elizabeth Botello to get clarification, those of us that we're waitlisted with conditional acceptance she said,"Yes, please go ahead and get the BON FastPass out of the way. Conditions for acceptance are any outstanding prerequisites must be completed, along with a satisfactory background check and drug screening." Hope that helps anyone who had questions!

The FastPass is the email we got about fingerprinting correct? Because I went ahead and did that on Tuesday!

vmaldon25 · May 22, 2015

Yes the fastpass is the email we got that same day, I'm doing mine this Tuesday!

TX2015 · May 23, 2015

@chec86 - I earned a BS and an MBA degree from another state but I was told that I had to take Texas government .... which of course - was not required in another state. I would suggest that you confirm that you have all of your prerequisites so that you don't have an unpleasant surprise in August. I'm finishing my last prerequisite now - US History part II. My college required 3 semesters of world history which were not accepted as a substitute. The good news is that these are not difficult classes. Just more time and money!

Good luck to all those waiting - I am hoping for you all to join us!

chec86 · May 23, 2015

Did they tell you what you needed or did you call them? I asked during my interview but was told everything was good to go if I've gotten this far which I'm realizing might not have been the right answer. I appreciate you taking the time to write me back. I've left Elizabeth Botello a voice message to find out but haven't heard anything back I'll try emailing her.

TX2015 · May 23, 2015

Before I started on this journey - I took all of my transcripts and reviewed them with someone from SON to make sure that I knew exactly how my classes would transfer since the course names/numbers were different from Texas schools. I petitioned to get at least some history credit for my three semesters of World History - but no luck. Maybe you are OK since your transcripts should have been cleared and reviewed by Nursing CAS. I would still double check. Worst case - they tell you that you need Texas government and you take it this summer. This is better than finding out in August and then running risk of not getting into school. I personally think this isn't necessary - especially if you already have a degree - but they seem to be pretty serious about this "Texas Core" requirement. Good luck - I hope you don't have to take it.

chec86 · May 26, 2015

Does anyone know if they'll accept an Art Education course for the visual/performing arts course we need?

allsmilesDA · May 26, 2015

As long as it has the word "appreciation". I took a photography class and it was not valid, even though it said Arts. It can be Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation, Dance Appreciation, Drama...Theater...

I hope this can help!

DevinM14 · May 26, 2015

I just got admitted off of the waitlist! :)

vmaldon25 · May 26, 2015

Omg congratulations!!! Did they email you or did your mystar just change?

DevinM14 · May 26, 2015

Thank you!! I got an email and then I checked MyStar!