Apply: Undergraduate

Mandatory Department Application

Please fill out the form below to begin the first step in applying to UT Permian Basin’s online program.

Complete the UT Permian Basin Online Application

Application Instructions for Online Undergraduate Programs

  • Go to goApplyTexas.org and create an account.
  • Once you’ve created an account, you’ll need to verify your email address. Check your email for the verification email and click on the link to confirm your email address.
  • Log back in to goApplyTexas.org, and select Start/Edit Profile. You’ll need to fill out your ApplyTexas profile completely before starting a new application. Click Done on the final page to submit.
  • Select Start/Edit Applications, and on the following page, select Start a New Application.
  • Select Four-year college/university.
  • For Target University, select University of Texas Permian Basin – (Odessa).
  • Select your application type.
    • If you are applying to the BAAS in industrial technology program or the RN to BSN program, you must select Transfer or Transient.
  • Choose the semester you wish to begin classes.
  • Select Falcon Online from the Select your school drop-down.
  • Select your online undergraduate program from the Select your first choice major drop-down field.
  • Click Select choices and start application.
  • Click on the ‘+’ next to ‘Admissions application’ to view the different parts of the application. Some applications have custom questions and/or essays attached to them.
  • Click on a section to start or edit.
  • Complete all relevant sections, which may include U.S. Freshman questions, U.S Transfer questions, or Questions specific to University of Texas Permian Basin.
  • When you complete a section, click on the ‘Done’ button on the final page to submit.
    • indicates that a section is complete.
    • !   indicates that a section is incomplete.
  • When all sections are complete, you will see the option to Submit this application. Click this to submit.
  • Pay your application fee.

For a video walkthrough showing you how to submit your application on GoApplyTexas.org, click on your student type below:

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Documentation

Programs may require additional documentation to evaluate your application, including official transcripts, resumes, purpose statements, letters of recommendation, and more.

Please reference your specific program for any additional documents that are required to be considered for admission.

Unless otherwise specified, required materials may be sent to admissions@utpb.edu or:
UT Permian Basin
Office of Admissions
4901 E. University Blvd.
Odessa, TX 79762

International Requirements

First-Time Student Requirements

  • An official transcript of all secondary school work attempted, including subjects taken and grades earned.
  • An official copy of final examinations taken at the end of the secondary school program, such as school leaving certificates and matriculation exam results should be submitted.

If documents are written in a language other than English, complete and official English translations must be provided. Each transcript (mark sheet) should contain a complete record of studies at the institution from which it is issued (i.e.,the subjects taken and grades [marks] earned in each subject).

International Transfer Student

  • Original or attested copies of ALL College or University transcripts and coursework.
  • An official transcript of all secondary school work attempted, including subjects taken and grades earned.
  • An official copy of final examinations taken at the end of the secondary school program, such as school leaving certificates and matriculation exam results should be submitted.
  • If you are transferring from a U.S. institution, you must have completed one full year (24 semester hours) or more of studies.

International Graduate Student

  • Original or attested copies of ALL College or University transcripts and coursework.
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Academic Examination of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores (see minimum accepted scores below), or proof of the successful completion of 24 credit hours of transferable college coursework from a regionally accredited U.S. institution to include English 1301 and English 1302 (Freshman Composition I & II) with grades of “C” or higher.

English Proficiency Minimum Score Requirements

TOEFLScore
Paper-based550
Computer-based213
Internet-based79
IELTS6.5 or better
Duolingo100 or better

Where to Send Required Documents

If documents are written in a language other than English, complete and official English translations must be provided. Each transcript(mark sheet) should contain a complete record of studies at the institution from which it is issued (i.e.,the subjects taken and grades (marks) earned in each subject).

All documents can be sent to:

UT Permian Basin
Office of Admissions
4901 E. University Blvd.
Odessa, TX 79762

Visa Status

If you are currently “in-status” under an F or J visa, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must be notified when an international student transfers from one U.S. institution to another. If you are admitted, UTPB will provide a Transfer-In Form that will need to be completed by the previous U.S. institution and submitted to UTPB to release the active visa information for update. However, if a student is “out of status” with USCIS, that student should reinstate him/herself with USCIS prior to enrolling at UT Permian Basin.

Questions regarding a student’s immediate immigration status must be directed to the international student advisor. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the correct visa and to maintain the appropriate immigration status while in the United States. International students should refer to, carefully read, and make sure the conditions of the visa, noted on the back of Form I-20 or DS2019, are understood before signing the form.

Full-Time Requirement

Holders of F-1 student visas and J-1 sponsored student visas must enroll for a full load of study. The minimum course load for undergraduate students is 12 credit hours per semester. If the student does not plan on enrolling during the summer semester, the full-time enrollment should be 15 credit hours per semester. The minimum course load for graduate students is 9 credit hours per semester.