University of Texas of the Permian Basin

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. UTPB accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, UTPB has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 42% of students who start college at UTPB complete all the credits required within six years.

UTPB offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted		X
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: UTPB may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At UTPB?

UTPB has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for UTPB.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with UTPB directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at UTPB

When choosing a major, UTPB students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at UTPB.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

UTPB does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at UTPB

UTPB offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

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Does UTPB Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ UTPB offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does UTPB Have An Online Program?

✅ UTPB has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does UTPB Give AP Credit?

✅ UTPB offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does UTPB Have An Honors Program?

✅ UTPB offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does UTPB Require Internships?

🟨 UTPB does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Library

The main library on campus is the The J. Conrad Dunagan Library: The Heartbeat of Campus and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at UTPB

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

UTPB offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

ROTC

Does UTPB have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

UTPB does not have any ROTC programs.

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