Texas Wesleyan University

Choosing to attend Texas Wesleyan University is the first step in preparation for your career. You may choose to be "pre-law" or "pre-med" or even "pre-seminary" meaning that as an undergraduate, you think that you would like to go to graduate school after you receive a Bachelor's degree. It is important to realize that "pre-law" or "pre-med" or even "pre-seminary" are not majors*; it indicates an interest in professional post- Baccalaureate education leading to a specific career. When you designate such an interest, this also means to us, the faculty and staff at Texas Wesleyan, that we need to give you excellent, up-to-date advice and assistance to help you fulfill your lifetime goals.*A "major" is a prescribed course of study culminating in a Bachelor's degree, such as Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, History, Math, Music, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, Theatre, etc.

PreProfessional courses are designed to prepare students not only for the academic rigors of graduate school, but also for the intense admissions process including the entrance exam, the personal statement and the interview. Additionally PreProfessional offers networking opportunities with like-minded peers and with local professionals who come to the campus to share their expertise and insight.

All courses meet jointly on alternating Mondays for a luncheon and plenary session featuring a professional from one of the targeted fields who shares information regarding current topics and issues that provide understanding about the professional's work in the community.

On the other Mondays, each career field meets in a "pre-professional society" setting where the focus is relevant to that particular career path.

1. The zero hour courses (1001, 1002, 4001, 4002) do not incur tuition costs and thus only meet on Mondays from 12:00PM - 12:50 PM.
2. The sophomore and junior courses (2101, 2102, 3101, 3102) are one hour courses, incur a one hour tuition fee, and meet on Mondays & Wednesdays from 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM.
3. The sophomore courses (which in actuality can be taken any year) focus on interpersonal and intra-personal skills in professional life.
4. The junior courses (which can be taken after attaining 60 credit hours) research professional schools, begin the admissions process, develop and edit the personal statement, complete practice admissions tests, and videotape practice interviews.
5. The senior course is reserved for those students who are in their last year of classes, having already selected a graduate school and begun in earnest the admissions process. This course focuses on career exploration and tactical preparation for graduate school.

You must be an enrolled student of Texas Wesleyan University. (For university enrollment information, please contact Admissions.) Once you are able to enroll in classes, talk to your academic advisor and express your interest in the PreProfessional program. He/she will help you begin the registration process for enrollment or you can contact the PreProfessional advisors or staff for further information.

Admission to graduate school requires that you take your undergraduate studies seriously in order to attain the two most quantifiable factors needed for admission: your cumulative GPA and your score on the standardized exam. To this end, the PreProfessional program requires a 3.0 GPA for participation. In the event that you are an entering freshman, an SAT score of 1000 or an ACT score of 22 is accepted. While the PreProfessional program offers assistance and resources to aid in your application for the graduate school of your choice, only you can control your GPA.

College is a huge transition, and it takes several weeks or even months to fully acclimate to the academic and lifestyle changes that are necessary for a successful college career. Not only is PreProfessional available when you are ready for graduate school, but the advisors and staff of PreProfessional are on hand to offer assistance, resources and insight to help you throughout your educational journey. If you have concerns or questions regarding the admission requirements for PreProfessional, please do not hesitate to contact us at 817 531-4484 or 3PR@txwes.edu.

Each of the pre-professional programs that comprise PreProfessional (pre medical/dental, pre-ministry, and pre-law) has a student-led society.(Pre-licensed professional counseling students meet in conjunction with the Psi Chi Honor Society.) Mandatory society meetings and mandatory PreProfessional plenary sessions are generally held on alternating Mondays at noon. Because they offer additional credit hours, upper level PreProfessional classes require attendance not only at the noon Monday meetings but also a weekly class session that is typically scheduled for Wednesday at noon.

Tuition for PreProfessional is based on the level of course you are taking; for example, PreProfessional 1001/1002 offers zero credit hours and thus is exempt from tuition fees. However, you must attend the free catered luncheons and society meetings as scheduled. The upper level PreProfessional courses are worth credit hours and are charged accordingly. The credit hour is indicated by the second digit in the course number, i.e. 3102 offers one credit hour for the tuition fee of one hour, likewise 4301 is a three hour course with a three hour tuition fee.