Prospective Students

Admission Information

Visit the UTA Admissions Web site for information about applying to the University.

Early Admission Program

The Early Admission Program (EAP) at the University of Texas at Arlington is available to applicants who wish to begin their college education following their sophomore or junior year of high school.

Scholarships

UTA offers a number of scholarships and has a wealth of information on the UTA Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Web site.

Advanced Placement Program (AP)

UTA accepts advanced placement credit from students who have passed the AP exam in German:

• A level of 2 will provide students with credit for first year German (up to 8 hours).
• A level of 3 will provide students with credit for third semester (11 hours).
• A level of 4 or 5 will provide students with credit for four semesters (14 hours of credit).

For more information, consult the UTA Testing Services Advanced Placement Program Web page.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Students may test out of the first four semesters of German by taking the CLEP exam. Upon passing the examination, students can opt to take credit and a grade or credit only.

• Scores of 32–36 provide credit for German 1441.
• Scores of 37–51 provide credit for German 1441 and 1442.
• Scores of 52–70 provide credit for German 1441, 1442, 2313.
• Scores of 71–80 provide credit for German 1441, 1442, 2313, 2314.

For more information, consult UTA Testing Services College Level Examination Program Web page.

Alumni/Alumnae and What They Are Doing Now

• Laura Boyle teaches German at Pascal and South West High Schools. What she has to say about UT Arlington: "Die Professoren sind wunderbar. Die Deutschkurse sind interessant."
• Becky Christenberry teaches German at Nimitz High School. She is also secretary of the North Texas AATG. What she has to say about UT Arlington: "It was a wonderful opportunity to further my knowledge of German literature and culture."
• Cheyenne Herriman teaches German at Lee High School in Midland, Texas. What she has to say about her UT Arlington experiences in international organizations: "It was wonderful to have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and interact with a diverse group of students through the International Office, the International Student Organization, and the German Club."
• Bruce Horn got his teaching certification through UT Arlington. He teaches German at Nolan Catholic High School. What he has to say about UT Arlington: "The course in methods for secondary school teachers was helpful. I got some ideas I applied to my teaching methods, one of which has become tradition: Stammtisch!"
• Hildegard Lombardo teaches German at Trinity High School. She is also treasurer of the North Texas AATG. What she has to say about UT Arlington: "For one, the professors were very approachable. I liked the Honor Society as well."
• Ben Hicks is traveling to Germany regularly, using his German in the real setting!
• Mike Dailey does translations for individuals and organizations.
• Megan Bartholomew quit her teaching job in order to pursue her Ph.D. in German.
• Teresa Jade, after receiving her degree in German, went on to study linguistics and got a job in California in the Silicon Valley using linguistics in her work.