Post-Secondary: The University of Texas at El Paso

Points of Contact

Bernadette Martinez, M.Ed.
Director, Enrollment Services Center
bchinojos@utep.edu
(915) 747-8917

Lucero Macias, Ed. D.
Director, Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science
lsmunoz@utep.edu
(915) 747-5062

Jesse Hernandez
Director, Educational Talent Search
jhhernandez3@utep.edu
(915) 747-7363

The University of Texas at El Paso
Office of Admissions & Recruitment
500 W. University Ave. El Paso, TX 79968
futureminer@utep.edu
(915)747-5890

Application Checklist

Your journey to becoming a UTEP Miner starts here! Follow this checklist to complete your application and take the next step toward joining the UTEP community.

    1. Complete ApplyTexas form at https://www.applytexas.org

    2. Choose:

      1. Four-year institution

      2. First -year Freshman

  • Transcripts must be submitted by High School directly to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment to be considered official. Transcripts will not be accepted in person or if they are unofficial.

    Applicants who attend a Texas public high school should request transcripts to be sent electronically through the TREx system managed by the Texas Education Agency by their high school Registrar/Counselor.

    If TREx is not available, high schools may mail your transcript to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, although these submission methods are not preferred and may result in processing delays.

    Mailing Address

    Office of Admissions & Recruitment
    Mike Loya Academic Services Building, Room 102
    The University of Texas at El Paso
    500 W. University Ave.
    El Paso, TX 79968-0510

  • Ask testing agencies to send official reports of scores you earned on the SAT or ACT exams. (You must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores if you are an international applicant.)

    Official SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test), ACT (American College Test), GED (Test of General Educational Development), and/or TSI (Texas Success Iniative) scores must be sent to the Office of Admissions.

    When you ask the testing agency to send your scores, use the codes the agencies have designated for the university:

    1. SAT School Code — 6829

    2. ACT School Code — 4223

    You may submit as many score reports as you like. If you submit more than one, we will consider the score from the single test date that will benefit you the most. We will not, however, “superscore,” or combine scores from different test dates (a critical reading score from one test date with a mathematics score from another test date, for example).

  • Submit proof that you have received the shot within the last 5 years to meningitis@utep.edu

    If it has been more than 5 years, a booster must be administered.

  • You can download UTEP GO on your iOS and Android device.

    On this app you can check your application status, view your class schedule, check your financial aid status, explore UTEP’s interactive map, and so much more.

Admitted Miner Checklist

We're here to help make each step toward becoming a UTEP Miner a smooth experience. Here are some easy steps you need to complete before you begin attending UTEP.

  • Let UTEP know you accept their offer of admission and plan to attend UTEP. You will need your UTEP ID number to accept our offer.

    You can find your Student ID on your acceptance letter.

  • New Student Orientation is required and free to all new students. At orientation you will learn about your major, connect with your academic advisor, and register for classes. You will also have the opportunity to discover student services and resources, and meet current UTEP students.

    To register for orientation, log into your MyStatus portal at mystatus.utep.edu, and select the session that works best for you. If you have trouble registering for an orientation session, call

    the Office of New Student Orientation at 915-747-6752. Orientation sessions fill quickly and close in advance.

    REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION

  • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to award federal grants, loans, work-study, and certain scholarships, and can be filed now for the 2019-2020 school year. We encourage you to file right away. UTEP’s Federal School Code is 003661. If you have already applied, you can check your Financial Aid status by logging into mystatus.utep.edu.

    If you have any questions about Financial Aid or documents that you are being asked to submit, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid as soon as possible or by calling 915-747-5204.

    APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID | FAFSA.GOV | CHECK MY FINANCIAL AID STATUS

  • All UTEP students are required to set up a UTEP account to access e-mail and student portals. After you attend orientation, all official university communication will be sent to your new UTEP e-mail. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the UTEP HelpDesk at 915-747-5257.

    ACTIVATE MY MINERS ACCOUNT

  • What’s so great about living on campus? In a word: everything!

    Students who live on campus enjoy benefits including from getting involved in their community, being close to classes and activities, living and learning with friends. We offer a variety of living options and floor plans including efficiencies and multi-bedroom units.

    All of our housing comes fully furnished with access to recreational areas, study areas, and the Miner Metro Shuttle.

    LEARN MORE

  • As you make the transition to becoming a member of the Miner nation and completing your high school diploma, please remember to submit copies of your final high school transcripts showing your high school graduation and final grades.

    Transcripts must be sent from your high school to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment to allow you to register for future courses. Transcripts can be submitted electronically through the Texas Records Exchange (TREx), sent form another secure electronic platform to submit@utep.edu, or mailed directly to:

    Office of Admissions and Recruitment
    Mike Loya Academic Services
    Building The University of Texas at El Paso
    500 W. University Ave.
    El Paso, TX 79968-0510 USA

 FAQs

  • Go to https://www.applytexas.org to apply.

  • To create an ApplyTexas account you will need:

    1. Your legal name

    2. Date of birth

    3. Phone number

    4. ZIP code

    5. Personal email (i.e. Gmail)

    Some documents you might need are:

    1. Birth certificate

    2. Social security number

    3. Military leave

    4. Earnings statement

    5. Permanent address, residential address, mailing address

  • The Undergraduate Admissions Test Scores are:

    1. SAT

      1. Minimum score Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score 480 and a Math score of 530

      2. Registration and request your score at sat.collegeboard.org

      3. School code 6829

    2. ACT

      1. No minimum composite but a combined score of 40 on the English and Reading (E+R) and a score of 22 on the Math section.

      2. National registration and request your score at www.actstudent.org

      3. School code 4223

    For international students:

    1. TOEFL

      1. Institutional Paper based (ITP) exam:

        1. Minimum score of 500 for UTEP only

        2. Registration at testing.utep.edu

        3. School code 6829

        4. Score Report Request: https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/scores/send-scores.html

      2. TOEFL® Essentials™ test Home Edition:

        1. Minimum score of 7.0

        2. Registration and request your score at www.ets.org

        3. School code 6829

    2. PAA

      1. Minimum score of 1000

      2. Registration at testing.utep.edu

  • For tests: ACT: 4223; AP, CLEP, SAT, TOEFL: 6829; THEA: 357; DSST: 8021

    For FAFSA: 003661

  • To explore the different colleges and majors, go to https://www.utep.edu/programs/undergraduate

  • Go to https://studentaid.gov to apply. For more information on UTEP costs and financial aid, go to https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/admissions/cost-and-aid

  • Transcripts must be submitted by High School directly to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment to be considered official. Transcripts will not be accepted in person or if they are unofficial.

    Applicants who attend a Texas public high school should request transcripts to be sent electronically through the TREx system managed by the Texas Education Agency by their high school Registrar/Counselor.

    If TREx is not available, high schools may mail your transcript to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, although these submission methods are not preferred and may result in processing delays.

    Mailing Address

    Office of Admissions & Recruitment
    Mike Loya Academic Services Building, Room 102
    The University of Texas at El Paso
    500 W. University Ave.
    El Paso, TX 79968-0510

Not sure where to start? Contact us today and let us guide you on your journey to success!