Application Requirements

Questions about what it takes to study at Texas Wesleyan? Find out what requirements your child needs to meet to become a Ram.

• Freshman Students
• Transfer Students
• What if my Child Doesn't Meet the Criteria?

We begin reviewing your child's file once we've received their application, transcripts and test scores. We'll mail our decision in about a week or two.

Freshman Students

• A GPA of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale

Class Units You'll Need

• English: 4
• Mathematics: 4
• Social Sciences (includes 1 unit of American history): 3.5
• Natural Science: 3
• Foreign language: 2
• Electives: 8
• Vocational Units (non-academic): No more than 2

Transfer Students

Less Than 30 Credit Hours

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

Students with less than 30 semester hours must also provide a high school transcript, so an equivalent university GPA can be computed.

More than 30 Credit Hours

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

Academic programs may have additional requirements for entrance, and students are subject to review by the dean of the appropriate school for admission approval.

What if my child doesn't meet the criteria?

If your child doesn't meet the requirements, they can start the process for their application to be reviewed by the Committee on Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid.

They must submit the following items to their admissions counselor:

• A personal essay about why attending Texas Wesleyan would be beneficial for them
• At least two letters of recommendation

They have the option of:

• Submitting a copy of their resumé
• Participating in a personal interview with their admissions counselor

Once they have turned in their paperwork, their file will be sent to the committee for review.