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Admitted Students

Both domestic and international First Time in College Freshmen and new transfer students are required to attend our new student orientation programs. New Student Orientation is a fun and informative way to get to know Javelina Nation. At these programs, students register for classes and meet other incoming students.

Freshmen who have completed dual credit courses while in high school are still required to attend the freshman orientation even if they have completed 12 or more hours if they were done prior to high school graduation.

Transfer orientation is required for new transfer students. Students who have 12 or more college hours after high school graduation should register for transfer orientation. 

International students may have to attend additional orientations before arriving on campus. Please view our orientation website for more information.

Our College of Engineering has SAT/ACT test score requirements that must be met to be admitted into any of their undergraduate programs. Applicants who meet the university's general admission requirements, but do not meet the test scores requirements for the College of Engineering will be admitted either pre-engineering or alternate pre-engineering.  

To be admitted as an entering freshman to the Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, students are required to have a minimum composite score of 21 on the ACT (with a minimum mathematics score of 22), a 970 on the old SAT (with a minimum mathematics score of 530) or 1050 on the new SAT (with a minimum math score of 560). Applicants whose test scores fall below the minimum scores for full admission to the College of Engineering but have an 18 or above on the ACT (with a mathematics score of 19 or above), an 810 or above on the old SAT (with a mathematics score of 500 or above) or an 890 on the new SAT (with a minimum math score of 530) will be admitted to the Pre-Engineering (PPEN) program in order to complete preparatory coursework. Students who do not meet either of these requirements will be admitted to the Alternate Pre-Engineering (APEN) program.

This means that, based on the information you have provided, we have been unable to code you as a Texas Resident for tuition purposes. Non-Residents pay a higher tuition rate each semester of registration. If you have questions about your residency status, please contact the Office of Admission at admissions@tamuk.edu or at 361-593-5372, before your first day of classes at TAMUK.

All new students are required to take the new Texas Success Initiative Assessment unless they have received an exemption. The purpose of this examination is to assess a student's academic ability in order to correctly identify the correct course sequence for new students. The TSI measures your college preparation level in the subject areas of reading, writing, and math. Students may be exempt from taking the assessment based on ACT, SAT, TAKS, or STAAR assessments. They may also be exempt based on their transferring into TAMUK having already met satisfying TSI requirements, having completed a qualifying associate's degree or being honorably discharged from the US military and can provide an official DD214. For more information, including exemptions and test dates, visit www.tamuk.edu/tsi.

Students with less than 30 hours are required to live on campus unless they have been granted an exemption. If you decide to live on campus, you need to fill out a Housing Application, now available when you log on to Blue and Gold. Exemptions may include residing locally with a family member, military status, or being a parent of a dependent child. Each request will be considered individually. Students living at home within a 40-mile radius will automatically be exempt.  For more information, go to the University Housing and Residence Life website.

Javelina Dining offers an array to choose from when eating on campus. We have two dining halls, Turner-Bishop Dining Hall, located in the middle of Turner-Bishop Residence Hall, and Javelina Dining Hall which is in between Martin and Lucio Residence Halls. We also have a great selection of retail venues in the Memorial Student Union Building, including a full service Starbucks, Subway, Chick-fil-A Express, Pizza Hut Express, and Taco Taco. For a quick snack, you can stop by the Cup & Chaucer in Jernigan Library. Javelina Dining is all about options which is why we provide students with meal plan options to choose from to fit their dining style and your budget. To learn more about Javelina Dining please visit our website at www.myjavelinadining.com or call us at (361) 593-3096.

Yes! All students are welcome to bring cars to campus. We only require that students purchase a parking tag which must be displayed in their vehicles while on campus. To learn more about parking tags, please visit http://www.tamuk.edu/finance/upd/parking.html.

Future Students

You can request information by email or by calling the Office of Admission at (361) 593-5372. You may also write us at the following address: Office of Admissions, 700 University Blvd., MSC 128, Kingsville, TX 78363.

Admission to Texas A&M University-Kingsville - there is not a deadline for admission, but you are strongly encouraged to submit your admission application as early as possible. To be considered for Federal Financial Aid, please submit your financial aid paperwork prior to these priority deadline dates:

Fall - March 15
Spring - November 1st
Summer - May 1st

For scholarships, incoming freshmen students should be admitted by December 15th to be considered for the Presidential Series Scholarship. In addition, incoming freshmen should complete the Javelina Online Scholarship Application by the deadline of February 15th for all other general and departmental scholarships. Transfer students should complete the Javelina Online Scholarship Application by June 1st to be considered for general and departmental transfer scholarships.


For registration dates, last day to add and drop classes, and other important dates in the semester, refer to the academic calendar.

Incoming students who are locked out of their Blue and Gold Connection may contact the admission office to have their PIN reset. Students may request the PIN reset via phone (361-593-5372) or email (admissions@tamuk.ed). Students who are currently enrolled must contact ITS for assistance with a Blue & Gold PIN Reset (361-593-4357)

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers 47 bachelor degrees, 39 master's and six doctoral degrees in various areas of study. For more information, please visit Catalog of Courses.

Information about course offerings each semester is available online via Blue & Gold Connection.

Information about degree plans is available on each department's web pages.

The Admission recruiters is here to answer your questions and help you with the application process. Contact us by e-mail, phone, mail-or drop into our office. We're always happy to see you. Contact Phone: (361) 593-3907 Contact Email: outreach@tamuk.edu.

The Campus Calendars webpage have upcoming events on campus.

Employment opportunities are posted online.

The process of applying for financial aid is not difficult. You must be admitted to the University and complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Students Aid (FAFSA). The Office of Student Financial Aid Services will help you complete the necessary forms to apply for financial aid and will answer all your questions.

Texas A&M-Kingsville offers many grants and scholarships. If you qualify for a grant or scholarship, these are an excellent way to finance some of your college education because they do not have to be repaid. Check out what's available online or contact the Office of Student Financial Aid Services at (361) 593-3911 or (361) 593-3031 if you have any questions about the financial aid process. You may also write to us at:

Blue and Gold Central
MSC 115
Kingsville, TX 78363

The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You must complete it to be considered for both federal and state financial aid in the form of grants, loans, and student employment. Forms are available from any local high school guidance office, community college, or university financial aid office. The form can also be completed online at Federal Student Aid. 

For more information, you can contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-fed-aid (1-800-433-3243) from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern time).

International Students

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