It’s Spring @ TAMIU…Welcome!
I’m Pablo Arenaz, your proud president of Texas A&M International University and it’s my pleasure to welcome you to TAMIU this Spring. This newsletter, the Trailblazer Weekly Bulletin, will keep you up to date on campus concerns, events and news. I look forward to keeping in touch with you. Let’s talk about this semester! We’ve developed a staggered re-entry plan for students January 25 through Saturday, Feb. 6. This plan, focused on maintaining the health and safety of our campus, is subject to change. Please monitor your official TAMIU email accounts, Uconnect and the University’s website for updates. Here’s the Plan…
TAMIU Spring 2021 Schedule Breakdown
- TAMIU Flex Courses: Students attend class synchronously (livestreaming) off-campus through Saturday, Feb. 6. TAMIU faculty teach synchronously from campus (office or classroom). Beginning Monday, Feb. 8, TAMIUFlex courses taught on established schedule with option of in-person or synchronous attendance.
- Dr. F. M. Canseco School of Nursing -TAMIU Flex Courses: Courses taught as scheduled beginning January 25 with in-person or synchronous attendance. TAMIU Nursing students will also complete required COVID-19 tests prior to beginning clinical experiences.
- Lab/Performance Courses: Students take courses synchronously (livestream) off-campus through Friday, Jan. 30. Students take lab and performance courses on campus beginning Monday, Feb. 1 and thereafter.
- TAMIU Online Classes: Offered as scheduled.
Spring 2021 Registration
TAMIU Spring Semester 2021 classes begin Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Late registration continues through Jan. 29.
Registration Information
- TAMIU offers 95+ undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs. A catalog containing a list of degree programs can be found at: http://catalog.tamiu.edu/appendix-b-degrees/
- Any new student, first-time freshman or transfer student wishing to enroll for Spring 2021 can schedule an appointment with TAMIU’s Office of Recruitment at www.tamiu.as.me.
- Transfer students enrolling for the Spring 2021 may be eligible for TAMIU’s Transfer Student Merit Scholarship. Priority deadline for admissions and the submission of updated college transcripts is January 15, 2021.
- More details on scholarship requirements can be found at: go.tamiu.edu/prospect-scholarship
Additional Payment Information
- Students already registered for the Spring semester can make payments online at www.tamiu.edu/pay. Installment payment plans and emergency loans are available.
- For more information on tuition payments, contact the Bursar’s Office at 956.326.2140, email businessoffice@tamiu.edu, visit offices in the Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center (ZSC) 137 or click on www.tamiu.edu/comptroller/bursar.shtml.
- Textbook purchases can be made at the University’s bookstore, located at ZSC 115.
- Online textbook purchases: go.tamiu.edu/textbook
Health and Safety on Campus
All students and employees must complete a brief online training video from the Texas A&M University System before coming to campus for the first time. Login to Blackboard complete the module.
Campus Safety FAQs
- Will face-coverings be required? Yes, absolutely. All students, faculty and staff are required to supply their own face-coverings and wear them over both their mouths and noses while on campus. The only exception for wearing is while in private offices alone or eating. Students who come to class without a face- covering will be asked to put one on or leave the classroom to view the class online. If they refuse, it becomes a safety issue and a conduct issue. The instructor is required to report the student to the Office of Student Conduct and will likely dismiss the entire class in order to ensure everyone’s safety.
- Will social distancing be required? Yes. All individuals – faculty, staff, and students – are expected to maintain a 6-foot distance from others while on campus.
- Will my classroom be disinfected and my desktop sanitized? Classrooms will be sanitized on a regular basis, but not between classes. Disinfectant wipes will be available in each classroom. We must all take personal responsibility for our own health and those around us, so use them to wipe down your personal space and materials you use. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the campus. Frequent and thorough hand washing is strongly recommended. You are also encouraged to bring your own hand sanitizer and use it frequently.
- Will the University provide testing for COVID-19? Yes, with limitations. The Texas A&M University System will be providing TAMIU with a limited number of COVID-19 tests each month. Details on who can be tested and when and where they can be tested will be shared by TAMIU email, Uconnect, and the COVID-19 Resource Center.
TAMIU CARES Funding
Students enrolling for Spring 2021 classes and meeting selection criteria can benefit from an additional $3 million from existing TAMIU CARES funding and anticipated federal funding from the Coronavirus Relief Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA).
Applying for TAMIU CARES
- Only enrolled students are eligible for this funding assistance and there are additional requirements. Enrolled students are encouraged to visit the TAMIU CARES website for updated details and criteria for selection. After the semester’s start, students will be contacted by TAMIU email to help guide the process.
- If approved, CARES funds will be distributed after the 20th class day. Students expecting to use funds to pay for the Spring semester courses will need to make interim arrangements - one possible way is to obtain an emergency loan by contacting the Bursar's Office at 956.326.2140.
- An application does not guarantee funding.