ATTENTION STUDENTS:
We are so glad you have decided to join the Buff community! Students from colleges and universities across the country have experienced a smooth transition while transferring to WT. It is our desire that you share that experience. Our president, Dr. Walter Wendler, and the entire WT family, have committed to welcoming incoming transfer students and helping you feel right at home.
WTAMU will be hosting Transfer Information Sessions the second Friday of each month, designed to make your transition to Buff Life a great experience. Another great place to find helpful tips and insight is our Transfer Student Resources page.We are looking forward to having you as a student at West Texas A&M University.
Who is a Transfer?
Transfer students have earned 12 or more transferable college-level credit at a regionally accredited institution the fall semester or later after high school graduation. College credits earned prior to high school graduation (dual-credit) and courses taken immediately following high school graduation during the summer do not count towards the 12 needed to classify a student as a transfer student.
Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 Application Requirements
Transfer students who wish to be considered for admission should submit the following documentation:- Apply Texas Application
- $55 non-refundable application fee WAIVED through 07/31/2021
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including dual credit
The following required documents apply only to students who have completed fewer than 12 transferable academic hours from another regionally accredited college or university:
- Official high school transcripts.
- Entrance exam scores on the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Assessment Test I (SAT I).
Admission Decision
Applicants who hold an associate degree from a regionally accredited community college OR have a combination of transferable hours and GPA outlined below are guaranteed admission:
Transferable Hours GPAApplicants that do not meet admission guarantee criteria above will be evaluated under a competitive review process. Factors considered may include, but are not be limited to: types of courses taken, rigor of curriculum, pattern of progress, and potential for success.
12+ hours and 2.0 or greater cumulative
Students who are currently suspended from another college or university are not eligible for admission to West Texas A&M University.
Destination WT
Students who are transferring from Clarendon College, Frank Phillips College, or Amarillo College are eligible for Destination WT. Find more information about Destination WT here.
Other Important Information
Transcripts
Arrange for official transcripts to be sent from any colleges or universities previously attended. Request for official transcripts to be mailed to:
Office of Admissions
West Texas A&M University
Box 60907
Canyon, Texas 79016
Documents may be faxed to 806-651-5285 or PDFs can be emailed to admissions@wtamu.edu. Documents submitted by fax or email are considered unofficial. Final, official transcripts will be required to complete your admissions file.
Degree Checklists
Degree Checklists for the intended college and major of interest. The Degree Checklist outlines required courses for a bachelor’s degree at WT by major program, including the courses you can complete at your two-year institution toward this goal.
Articulation Agreements
WTAMU has partnered with 19 educational partners to provide a dependable and predictable transition between institutions.
Undergraduate Appeals
Students have the right to appeal the University’s admission decision. An appeal to reconsider an admissions decision may or may not change the decision. There are generally two reasons that a decision will be changed: (1) extenuating circumstances that were previously undisclosed, or (2) if the academic record changed significantly from the information on file. Information about the appeal process.
Campus Housing
Students that apply for campus housing prior to the May 1 priority date will receive their room assignment no later than June 15. Learn more about campus housing..
Contact Us
Email: admissions@wtamu.edu
Phone: 1-800-99-WTAMU or 806-651-2020
Fax: 806-651-5285
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Mailing Address:
Office of Admissions
WTAMU Box 60907
Canyon, TX
79016-0001
Online: information request form