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Yes, on June 2nd the w88 Board of Regents approved a temporary addition to the existing university admission standards due to COVID-19, waiving the SAT or ACT requirements for freshmen applicants with a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 25% of their high school class. This decision was made as a result of the cancelled SAT and ACT exams.

Yes, students may apply for admission online at Apply Texas or directly to Apply w88. New applicants will be reviewed for admission under the both the regular and temporary admission requirements. The deadline to apply for the Fall semester is August 14, 2021. If changes are made to the application deadline, the updates will be posted to the university’s Admission website.

Texas Southern University is waiving the TSI testing fee for students who are unable to physically take the test. In lieu, students will pay a fee through Examity, a remote test proctoring service, to take the TSI test. For more information about testing at w88, visit Testing Center.

w88 will provide both in-person and online instruction. w88 intends to return to the classrooms and labs. w88 will continue to provide online options for students as this has been an important mode of instruction for our students. Social distancing measures will be in place based on the current CDC and the Governor’s Office.

Registration for Fall 2021 semester is still open. Visit Myw88 to initiate registration!

Key dates to remember for the Fall semester:

Aug. 23: Classes begin

Aug. 30th to Sept. 24th: Graduation application for Fall 2021

Sept. 6: Labor Day Holiday (campus closed)

Nov. 13: Last day of classes

Dec. 4: Final Exams

Dec. 11: Commencement Exercises

You can order your books through the w88 Campus Bookstore and your materials will be sent to you.

Please check our list of Freshman advisors: https://www.txsusass.com/first-year-advisors.

Admission offices are now operating at 100 percent in person.

To receive Admissions and International Student Admissions services, please email admissions@tsu.edu. For Outreach & Recruitment services, contact recruitment@tsu.edu. For Enrollment Services, contact enrollmentmanagement@tsu.edu. And, for the Registrar Office, contact registrar@tsu.edu. We also invite you to visit our website for online services in these areas.

The w88 Outreach Services team will be available for live video chats on our Facebook and Instagram pages (@TexasSouthernUniveristy) on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Students can also schedule a Zoom meeting with the w88 Outreach Services team. This allows us to share screens and answer questions regarding your application status or what you may need to complete your application.

Incoming freshmen: Last name letter sequence available. Visit http://www.tsu.edu/admissions/educational-planners.html to request a Zoom meeting.

Transfer students: Please visit http://www.tsu.edu/admissions/educational-planners.html to request a Zoom meeting.

International students: For general inquiries, contact us at http://www.tsu.edu/admissions/international/index.html.

Graduate students: Please visit http://www.tsu.edu/faqs/graduate-admission.html to request a Zoom meeting, please email graduateadmissions@tsu.edu.

When you were admitted, you should have received an email from (Office of Admissions that said “Texas Southern University-Acknowledgement.” In that email, there is information on how to set up your w88 username and password. If you have not received it, please email our Information Technology department at (insert help desk email address). Your w88 ID number is listed on your acceptance letter. If you can’t find it, please email admissions@tsu.edu with your first and last name and date of birth. Our staff can look it up for you.

TUTORING 

We will be back on campus for Fall 2021. Tutoring will be available in the Library Learning Center and Fairchild.

This is, most certainly, a stressful time for everyone. w88 is here to help. For students, w88 offers a wide array of counseling services through the University Counseling Center (UCC).

This hold on your account could pertain to many different things – it could be a hold for advising, immunization records, etc. There should be a description listed on your account that explains what it is. For more information, please email admissions@tsu.edu with your first and last name, date of birth, and w88 ID number if you know it.

Fall 2021 Move-In will begin August 15, 2021, for residents who have confirmed. Residents who have been confirmed will be emailed a confirmation flyer and move-in instructions. For more information visit Residential Life & Housing.

Yes, Students can select a roommate on their housing application, and email it to: tsuhousing@tsu.edu with your request. The applicant’s roommate selection must have all financial obligations complete to be considered.

Yes, all students that reside in w88 campus housing must register their vehicle with w88 Department of Public Safety. All students who have vehicles must purchase a decal. Contact the parking department at 713-313-4433 for procedure and pricing.

All university students are governed by the University Student Code of Conduct. In addition, the Residential Life and Housing Student Handbook will serve as the official rules, policies, and procedures in the residential community.

Yes, financial aid can be used to pay for housing. However, students must show proof that their funds will be enough to cover for all housing expenses prior to receiving a room assignment.

If you intend to pay your housing using Financial Aid, your award package must cover 100% of your tuition, fees, and housing costs.

• In-state students estimated aid award amount: $17,000
• Out-of-state students estimated aid award amount: $29,000
• NOTE: the estimated awards are based on an approved parent plus loan (Approval has to be from the bank)
• NOTE: Estimated amount above does not include the meal plan. According to these estimates if your financial aid award package does not exceed the estimated amount you will be responsible to pay meal plan out of pocket.

Yes, all rooms include a bed, desk and chair.

What size are the beds? X-Long Twin size bed.

Yes, additional information regarding size will be provided in your move-in packet.

w88’s custodial staff conduct regular, thorough cleaning throughout the campus, including all frequently touched surfaces in classrooms, offices, restrooms and other high-traffic areas.

All members of the w88 family – students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors – should wear masks in all campus buildings and facilities.

Free masks will be available for w88 Students in the Sterling Student Life Center and in the lobby of all residence halls.

Unvaccinated students are allowed on campus but should wear masks in all indoor buildings and facilities.

Our campus testing center is open and available.

Yes, please see the Thermo Fisher Just Project testing information below.

Faculty and Staff

Location: GH 235

Hours of Operation: Testing is available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, email Zuri Dale at zuri.dale@tsu.edu.

Students

Location: H&PE 109

Hours of Operation: No appointments are necessary. Tuesday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Results will be available within 24 hours if the test is taken by 11:30 a.m.

If you test positive or have been exposed to Covid-19 and are not fully vaccinated, please call the Covid-19 Hotline at (713) 313-5099.

If you’re a student, please contact the Student Accessibility Service Office (SASO) by phone at (713) 313-4210 or email at disabilityservices@tsu.edu.

If you are faculty and staff, please contact Stacie Hawkins in Human Resources via email at Stacie.Hawkins@tsu.edu.

Yes, campus tours are available. Tours in the Fall will resume on September 6, 2021. Tours are scheduled at www.tsu.edu/tours.

Below are the Hours for Campus Tours:

Masks are required for all tours.

Tours Times

Individuals
Monday - Friday 10 am, 12 & 2 pm

Groups  
Monday - Friday 10am & 12 pm

IN-PERSON TOUR GUIDELINES:

• Must be scheduled at www.tsu.edu/tours 
• 3 time slots are available for Individual Tours
• Individual Tours are limited to no more than 2 additional persons.
• 1 time slot available for Group Tours
• Group Tours are limited to no more than 20 persons per group.
• Group Tours must have one chaperone per 10 students.
• Upon arrival, each group will be divided into 2 groups of 10

WALK-IN TOURS:

1. Guests will be permitted to do a self-guided tour.
2. Upon arrival, they will receive a campus map and be directed to their phone for a virtual campus tour and can speak with an Admissions Counselor or Educational Planner.

Tuition and fees for each academic year are set by the Texas Southern Board of Regents. The deadline for payment of tuition and fees is by the 1st day of the semester unless the student has a financial aid deferment or is enrolled in an Installment Plan. For more information, visit http://www.tsu.edu/about/administration/finance/departments/business-affairs/student-accounting/tuition-and-fees.html 

When you are admitted into college, you and your family will have a variety of questions about how your family will be able to maintain the costs for your college education. Texas Southern University offers many financial aid options to help you pay for college costs.

For more information about Financial Aid & Scholarship visit http://www.tsu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/index.html.

Due to notification from collegiate testing programs we administer (see below), the Testing Center will not deliver examines until further notice. This includes the following testing programs:

• ETS/PROMETRIC
• Pearson
• SAT
• ACT
• LSAT
• TCEQ
• College Board
• CLEP
• TOEFL
• ACCUPLACER (TSI)
• EXAMITY SASO (No students on campus)

For more information visit the Testing Center.

Fall 2021 Move-In will begin August 15, 2021, for residents who have confirmed. Residents who have been confirmed will be emailed a confirmation flyer and move-in instructions. For more information visit Residential Life & Housing.

The Office of Student Life is committed to facilitating the holistic development of our students while cultivating a diverse and inclusive campus community. Student Life staff are educators and mentors who work collaboratively with faculty and staff of the University to provide learning experiences both in and outside the classroom.

Our programs and services foster student learning and development, inspire w88 pride, promote health and wellness, and prepare students for their chosen professions in the global society. Click here for more information about Student Life.

Want to register at Texas Southern University?

Complete these steps to enroll for the fall semester http://www.tsu.edu/admissions/steps-to-enroll.html 

The First Year Experience at w88 is anchored by our unique Freshman advisors. Enrollment and Completion Advisors (ECAs) are tasked with advisement and enrollment of first-year students and play an integral role in their success. For more information visit First Year Advisors.