The Professional Golf Management Program at Sam Houston State University has two requirements for admission. The first is general admission to SHSU and the second is meeting the admission requirements of the PGA/PGM Program. In addition each student is required to pay $500 upon being accepted into the PGA/PGM Program to hold their position. This fee will be credited toward their program fee for the Freshman Year. The requirements and procedures are set forth below. If you have any concerns or questions as to a policy or procedure, please contact a member of the PGA/PGM staff for assistance.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

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BEGINNING FRESHMAN STUDENTS

A beginning freshman student must graduate from an accredited high school, take the ACT Composite or new SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math), and effective with enrollment for the Fall Semester 2003, the following test scores for beginning freshmen will be required.

• Students in the Top Ten percent, no minimum score on ACT Composite or new SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math).
• Students in the Top 11 to 25 percent, a minimum score of 17 on ACT Composite or a minimum score of 850 on new SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math).
• Students in the Second Quartile, a minimum score of 19 on ACT Composite or a minimum score of 930 on new SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math).
• Students in the Third quartile, a minimum score of 22 on ACT Composite or 1030 on new SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math).
• Students in the Fourth Quartile, a minimum score of 25 on ACT Composite or 1140 on new SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math).

A beginning freshman student must submit the following documentation.

1. Completed Texas Common Application or the SHSU Undergraduate Admissions Application with nonrefundable application fee.
2. Official copy of ACT Composite or new SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math) score.
3. Official copy of high school transcript showing class rank. Upon graduation from high school, applicant must provide a final official high school transcript showing final class rank, date of graduation, and graduation plan.

A beginning freshman student who has attempted college/university course work while enrolled in high school or in the semester prior to entering Sam Houston State University must provide official transcript(s) indicating the completion of all transferable academic hours (excluding developmental, remedial, vocational/technical, continuing education, or lifelong learning courses) with an overall cumulative transfer grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all academic hours attempted.

GRADUATES OF A NONACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL INCLUDING HOME SCHOOL

Sam Houston State University admits qualified students graduating from non-accredited high schools or home school graduates who meet the following criteria.

• Score at least 21 on the ACT Composite or 1010 on the new SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math).
• Present a high school/home school transcript that meets the Texas State Graduation Requirements as approved by the State Board of Education. (see Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 74)

Graduates of a non accredited high school, including home school, submit the following documentation.

1. Completed Texas Common Application or the SHSU Undergraduate Admissions Application with nonrefundable application fee.
2. Official copy of ACT Composite or new SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math) score.
3. Official copy of high school transcript showing class rank. If home school, provide notarized copy of transcript. Upon graduation, applicant must provide a final official transcript showing final class rank and date of graduation.

STUDENTS WHO EARNED THE GED

Sam Houston State University admits qualified students who have earned their GED and who score at least 21 on the ACT Composite or 1010 on the new SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math) and submit the following documentation.

1. Completed Texas Common Application or the SHSU Undergraduate Admissions Application with nonrefundable application fee.
2. Official copy of ACT Composite or new SAT I Total (Critical Reading + Math) score.
3. Official copy of GED certificate with GED test scores.