Frequently Asked Questions by Parents
- If we want to visit the campus, whom do we call?
- Do you have an Orientation for Parents?
- Whom should my son/daughter call to find out whether or not he/she has been accepted for admission?
- If my son/daughter wishes to select his/her roommate, whom do we contact and how soon does this information need to be provided?
- My son/daughter is a first-time freshman. Will he/she be allowed to have a car during the freshman year?
- We have our own health insurance; can we have the "medical service plan" fee waived?
- We do not have health insurance. Can we buy student health insurance in addition to paying the medical services fee?
- Whom do I contact for Scholarship Information?
- How do I obtain information on campus crime statistics and campus security policies?
- Where can my son or daughter find a tutor?
- I am paying my son's/daughter's tuition. Who do I contact if I want to find out if he/she is attending classes regularly, or how he/she is doing academically, or to obtain a copy of his/her transcript?
- My son/daughter is an excellent student. What happens if he/she receives what we both perceive to be an unfair grade. What do we do?
- This is the first time for my son/daughter to be away from home for an extended period of time. What if this should cause stress and problems adjusting to living away from home?
- I want to know exactly how much we will have to pay for tuition and fees.
1.) If we want to visit the campus, whom do we call?
To make an appointment for a tour of the campus, please call the Admissions office, at 432-552-2605 or the toll free number at 866-552-UTPB, or e-mail the Admissions Office. You are also encouraged to visit the campus during the regularly scheduled Falcon Days.
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2.) Do you have an Orientation for parents?
Parents are always welcome during Orientation. Feel free to contact the Office of Student Life about our Orientation schedule or email Rolondo Diaz.
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3.) Whom should my son/daughter call to find out whether or not he/she has been accepted for admission?
To inquire about the status of his/her application, he/she should call the main number: 432-552-2605 or if calling from outside the Odessa/Midland area, call toll free at: 866-552-UTPB.
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4.) If my son/daughter wishes to select his/her roommate, whom do we contact and how soon does this information need to be provided?
Contact Leta Blewett, Housing Manager, at 432-552-2743.
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5.) My son/daughter is a first time freshman. Will he/she be allowed to have a car during the freshman year?
YES!
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6.) We have our own health insurance, can we have the "medical service plan" fee waived?
The "medical service" does not serve the same purpose as your medical insurance since it covers only those services provided by Primary Medical Clinic and does not include hospitalization. There is an $8 co-payment at the time of the visit to the clinic. Therefore, if you have your own health insurance, it is not necessary to use it for services covered by this plan. For additional information, contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Services at 432-552-2600.
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7.) We do not have health insurance. Can we buy student health insurance in addition to paying the medical services fee?
Yes. Contact the Office of Student Life, 432-552-2652, for additional information.
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8.) Whom do I contact for Scholarship Information?
For information about scholarships for first-time freshmen, contact the Office of Admissions, 432-552-2605 or toll-free at 1-866-552-UTPB, for information on other scholarships, contact the Office of Financial Aid, 432-552-2620.
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9.) How do I obtain information on campus crime statistics and campus security policies?
UTPB rates high among the safest campuses in the state. UTPB publishes specified information in compliance with the Federal Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act (P.L. 101-542, as amended). For more information contact the UTPB Police Office at 432-552-2787
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10.) Where can my son or daughter find a tutor?
Comprehensive academic support services designed to improve the student's learning potential are available through the Programs Assisting Students Study (PASS) Office. For information on services provided, call 432-552-2630.
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11.) I am paying my son's/daughter's tuition. Who do I contact if I want to find out if he/she is attending classes regularly, or how he/she is doing academically, or to obtain a copy of his/her transcript?
If your son or daughter is24 years of age or under and you claim him/her as a dependent on your income tax, you may request this information. If your son or daughter is 25 years of age or older, no information can be provided to you without his/her signed permission. This is in compliance with the Federal Right to Privacy Act. All transcript requests must be made by the student and directed to the Office of the Registrar. Transcript requests from a third party will not be honored.
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12.) My son/daughter is an excellent student. What happens if he/she receives what we both perceive to be an unfair grade. What do we do?
The student has the right to appeal. Please refer to the catalog's Student Academic Appeal Procedures.
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13.) This is the first time for my son/daughter to be away from home for an extended period of time. What if this should cause stress and problems adjusting to living away from home. What kind of services do you offer?
The Counseling Center provides free counseling services to students. The PASS Office offers academic counseling in the areas of study skills, career counseling and career interest testing and short-term problem solving counseling services.
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14.) I want to know exactly how much we will have to pay for tuition and fees.
The State Legislature establishes the tuition for all public colleges and universities. As such, tuition is subject to change with little or no previous notice. List of current tuition and fees.