Programs Assisting Student Study

Located in the Courtyard - MB 1160

Telephone: 432-552-2630

Fax: 432-552-3631

FALL/SPRING Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 pm

SUMMER Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Between Semester Breaks:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Director: Dr. Efren D. Castro - ext. 2631
Administrative Assistant: Nivia Urteaga - ext. 2632
   

All services are provided at no charge unless otherwise noted. Some services may require an appointment.

Counseling

• Academic counseling that includes study strategies, note-taking, test-taking and reading improvement.
• Career counseling and career testing for undecided students.
• Counseling for personal problem solving concerning issues related to transferring and adapting to the university.

Services for students with disabilities

• Student must contact the PASS office at least 30 days prior to the start of classes.
• Provide documentation from appropriate medical providers, psychologists, or diagnosticians.
• The documentation must not be more than three (3) years old.
• The documentation should include a diagnosis of current disability, the date, how the disability affects major life activities, how the disability affects education performance, and possible accommodations.
• Interview with Director of the PASS office.

Testing Services & Fees (We accept cash, money orders and personal checks)

• Institutional ACT - $30.00
• Quick THEA Test - $29.00 (Check or money order ONLY)
• Administration fee for THEA Test- $10.00 cash
• TEXES Pretest and Exit for Techer Certification
• TOEFOL: Test of English as a Foreign Language
• NCAA Coaches Exam
• Algebra placement
• Chemistry placement
• Computer Proficiency Test
• CLEP Exams - Through CLEP exams you can earn credit for most of the general ed. Courses. Exams are delivered through the computer and take an hour and a half. You instantly see your score. - $65 + a $10 Admin fee
  
  
  • Principles of Accounting (ACCT 2301 & 2302)
  • General Biology (BIOL 1306/1106)
  • General Chemistry (CHEM 1331/1133)
  • Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 2301)
  • Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 2302)
  • Freshman College Composition (ENGL 1301)
  • Freshman College Composition (ENGL 1301 & 1302)
  • American Literature (ENGL 2327)
  • U.S. History I (HIST 1301)
  • U.S. History II (HIST 1302)
  • Western Civilization I (HIST 2311)
  • Western Civilization II (HIST 2312)
  • College Math (MATH 1332)
  • Calculus (MATH 2413)
  • Principles of Management (MNGT 3310)
  • Introduction to Business Law (MNGT 2312)
  • Principles of Marketing (MKGT 3300)
  • American Government (PLSC 2301)
  • Introductory Psychology (PSYC 2301)
  • Introductory Sociology (SOCI 1301)
  • Spanish Language (SPAN 1411 & 1412)
  • Spanish Language (SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311)
  • Spanish Language (SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312)
    
    
• Proctoring for Correspondence Courses - $10
• Makeup exams - No Fee, Student ID Required

Computer Services

• Word-processing
• Internet
• Research

Resources

• Career information
• Career Library
• Study Areas
• Study Skill information including books and videos.