Undergraduate FAQ for the College of Business & Technology

Please take a moment to review our Frequently Asked Questions from prospects, students & parents just like you. If AFTER you have reviewed all the following you still have unanswered issues your contact is Misty Lair, Undergraduate Coordinator @ 903.886.5155 or Misty_Lair@tamu-commerce.edu we’ll be happy to assist you in any way we can.

Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Answer:
1) How do I apply for admission?

If you are an entering first-time freshman, see Freshman Admission requirements.  
If you are a transfer student with at least 21 previous credits, please visit Transfer Admission requirements.
All students applying for admission will follow the Office of Undergraduate Admissions contact list below (alphabet is by your last name):

A-E: Tiffany Woolbright - 903.886.5077
F-L: Pam Wright - 903.886.5078
M-R: Sarah Northam - 903.886.5079
S-Z: Dawn Wilburn  - 903.886.5104
2) How does Financial Aid work?

You have to be enrolled in at least 6 hours (2 courses) to be considered half-time and eligible for grants and loans.  Full-time enrollment is 12 hours (4 courses).
See HERE for more financial aid questions & answers.

All students applying for financial aid will follow the Office of Financial Aid contact list below (alphabet is by your last name):
A-G:   Ladosia Arize - 903.886.5911
H-M:  Gari Yelenik - 903.886.5910
N-Z:   Elva Resendez - 903.886.5228

Navarro/Midlothian campus students:
Diane Lewis - 903.886.5913
3)  How do I know if I have to take the JLE (Junior Level Essay)?

You can be exempt from the JLE based on the following test scores:

  • THEA/TASP: 220 or higher in the writing section
  • ACT: 23 Composite with 19 in both the English and Math sections
  • SAT: 1070 composite with Verbal/Math 500 each
  • TAAS: 1770 composite with 86 in Math and 89 in Reading
  • TAKS: 2200 in Writing/Reading with subscore 3 and 2200 in Math

Or, you can make a B or higher in ENG 333 or ENG 341.  NOTE: IT 303/BA 303 or a technical writing course does NOT fulfill this requirement.
 
You must contact the Testing Center to verify your exemption they will note as complete in Banner. 

If is has been determined that you need to take the JLE, click here for more information.
4) What is the “Mandatory Advising” hold on my student account?
All new & transfer students have an advising hold on their account until:
a) you have completed the basic skills requirements (as outlined in #5 below),
b) you have a GPA of 2.0 or better,
c) you have officially filed a degree plan (in your major department office),
d) and have completed one full semester @ TAMU-Commerce and those grades are posted.
Once ALL the above has occurred the hold will be lifted. If you feel this hold is in error, please contact Misty_Lair@tamu-commerce.edu. Until all above requirements have been completed, you will have to register through the BAAS office.
5)  Why can’t I drop my Math (PJCM 306/300 or Math 131/141/175) or English (ENG 100/110/101) course?  OR - What does the Basic Skills policy have to do with me?
Please review the University Basic Skills policy to understand this rule.  It really is in the best interest of the student so that we can better ensure your success in your higher educational endeavors.
6)  How do I drop and/or add classes? Download a Drop/Add form here.

The following outlines the procedure by semester type/length:
Fall/Spring (16 weeks)

  • 1st – 4th class days: No signatures are required to drop or add a class. You complete a Drop/Add form and take it to the Office of the Registrar or to the Advising Center for the changes to be made to your schedule.
  • After 4th class day: You must complete the Drop/Add form, get the signature of the Instructor of the class you want to ADD and the signature of the CBT Dean (BA 215), and take it to the Office of the Registrar. You can still DROP a class by completing the Drop/Add form and taking it to the Office of the Registrar.
  • After the 12th class day: You cannot add a class after this point. To DROP a class, you must complete the Drop form, get the instructor’s signature, and take it to the Office of the Registrar. NOTE: After the 12th class day be aware that a grade of either a DP or DF would be assessed (DP=Drop Passing which doesn’t affect your GPA, DF=Drop Failing is calculated into your GPA as an F and will be detrimental to your overall GPA).

Summer (5 weeks)

  • 1st and 2nd class days:  No signatures are required to drop or add a class.  You complete a Drop/Add form and take it to the Office of the Registrar or to the Advising Center for the changes to be made to your schedule. 
  • After 2nd class day:  You must complete the Drop/Add form, get the signature of the Instructor of the class you want to ADD and the signature of the CBT Dean (BA 215), and take it to the Office of the Registrar.  You can still DROP a class by completing the Drop/Add form and taking it to the Office of the Registrar.
  • After the 4th class day:  You cannot add a class after this point.  To DROP a class, you must complete the Drop form, get the instructor’s signature, and take it to the Office of the Registrar.  NOTE:  After the 4th class day be aware that a grade of either a DP or DF would be assessed (DP=Drop Passing which doesn’t affect your GPA, DF=Drop Failing is calculated into your GPA as an F and will be detrimental to your overall GPA).

Mini terms (13 days)

  • 1st class day:  To drop a class, you have to withdraw from the university since you can only be enrolled in one course. 
  • 1st and 2nd class days:  No signatures are required to add a class.  You complete a Drop/Add form and take it to the Office of the Registrar or to the Advising Center for the changes to be made to your schedule. 
  • After 2nd class day:  You must complete the Drop/Add form, get the signature of the Instructor of the class you want to ADD -- and the signature of the CBT Dean (BA 215), and take it to the Office of the Registrar.  NOTE:  After the 2nd  class day be aware that a grade of either a DP or DF would be assessed (DP=Drop Passing which doesn’t affect your GPA, DF=Drop Failing is calculated into your GPA as an F and will be detrimental to your overall GPA).
PLEASE NOTE:  If you are taking an online course this procedure is outlined below—
If you wish to drop an online course simply e-mail your instructor stating that you desire to drop the course. The instructor will reply back to you via e-mail with an acceptance of your drop and forward your request to the Office of the Registrar. The Office of the Registrar will process the drop.  You will need to check myLeo to validate the drop in a timely manner.  REMEMBER:  Dropping a course may affect your financial aid (http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/financial-aid/) and/or your scholarships (http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/scholarship/ )  - please check with those offices before proceeding, if necessary. ALSO:  If you are unable to come personally to take care of the Drop/Add because of your location, please contact the Department of the course you wish to Drop/Add for clear directions to fax or email your completed form.
7)  How can I see my degree evaluation (audit)?

a)  Log onto myLEO.  Click “Student Records,” then “Degree Evaluation.” 
b)  Select the current term and click the “Submit” button.  If the program that is listed is the one you want to view, click on “Generate New Evaluation” link. 
c)  Click on the small circle by the program name line and click the “Generate Request” button. 
d)  Finally, click on the small circle by “Detail Requirements” then the “Submit” button.
OPTIONS: If you would like to see the degree requirements of another degree that is not listed when you enter the Degree Evaluation menu, you will click “What-If Analysis” instead of “Generate Evaluation.”  You will select the term of your current catalog and click the “Continue” button.  You will click on the drop down menu to select the program you are interested in viewing and click the “Continue” button.  You will have to select the major in the drop down menu by “first major” (with the red star) and click the “Submit” button then click the “Generate Request” button.  If you would like to view a concentration and/or minor with the program, you will click the “Add More” button to view the concentration options.  Click the “Add More” button again to view the minor options.    Finally, you will click on the little circle by “Detail Requirements” then the “Submit” button.

If you have trouble getting your degree evaluation from the myLEO system, you can also contact the department of your major to obtain a copy. If you continue to have difficulty with this process, feel free to contact us directly by calling email, Misty_Lair@tamu-commerce.edu for assistance.
8)  How do I change/officially declare my major? 
You must contact department of the majoring you are changing to.  Example:  If you are a Business Administration major who is changing to Management, you will contact the Marketing and Management department to have your major changed.  All major departments can be found from the CBT website.
9)  How do I declare a minor? 
Contact the department of your major (as in #7 above).  Example:  If you are a Finance major who wants to add an Information Technology minor, you will go the Accounting, Economics, and Finance department to have your minor declared. 
10)  What do I do if my major is in a different college, but my minor is in business?
Contact the department that houses that minor.  Example:  If you are a Psychology major with a minor in General Business, you will go to the Business Administration and MIS department to see the faculty advisor for General Business.
11) Who is my Faculty Advisor and why would I need to see him/her?
Once you reach junior status (at least 60 hours) and have completed a semester at this university, you will meet with your faculty advisor for degree plan/evaluation questions, scheduling issues, graduation check out, general advising, and job prospects/questions.  They will assist in your graduation process as well.  Find your Faculty Advisor here.
12)   How do I know what college my major is in?
13)   How do I obtain Enrollment Verification?
The Office of the Registrar processes enrollment verifications.  Please see this link for the process.
14)  How do I request a transcript? 
You can request a transcript by mail, phone, or fax from the Office of the Registrar.  Click here for more detailed information.
15)  I am graduating!!!  What do I do?
a) First you need to begin the CBT Graduation Checkout process.  Pay careful attention to the dates. b) You must also file for graduation with the Office of the Registrar.
16)  What can I do with my degree…In the real-world?
Visit this informative site to see what occupation fits your degree.
17)  I want to go to Graduate School!  What do I do first?
You can begin graduate course work after you receive your bachelor’s degree…sometimes even while you are finishing it up.  Please visit us at the CBT’s Graduate Programs in Business & Technology website for valuable and pertinent information.  Please contact Jason Price, Graduate Coordinator or Shanna Hoskison, Director for assistance.
18) How do I look up classes on myLEO?
19) How do I register?
20) How do I print out my schedule?
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