Students who don't meet admission requirements may pursue alternative methods for admission.
Considerations for extenuating circumstances
Extenuating circumstances
The is designed to identify first-semester freshman students who did not meet the admission requirements as a result of significant extenuating circumstances. Space is limited and documentation required. Applications must be submitted at least five business days before the semester and are reviewed on a continuing basis for the fall and spring semesters.
Transfer from another institution
Option to transfer
First-semester freshmen not meeting admission requirements may attend an accredited community college or four-year university to gain admission to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ for a future semester if they successfully complete:
- at least 15 semester hours of transferable work after high school graduation
- with a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Reapply to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ: When you reapply for admission to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, submit all official college transcript(s) that reflect the above completed criteria.
Students who participate in the Jacks Jumpstart program may not need to reapply to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ for admission.

Transfer to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ in a year without reapplying!
Offered online and in-person at , the Jacks Jumpstart program is designed for first-semester freshmen who don't meet admission requirements and would like a seamless transition to life as a Lumberjack.
Requirements for admission to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ:
- If you receive the offer from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ to join the Jacks Jumpstart program, be sure to opt in by May 1.
- Complete 15-30 semester hours of transferable core classes through the Jacks Jumpstart program.
- Achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Be "college ready" according to the Texas Success Initiative.
Students who complete this program and its requirements are eligible to transfer to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ within one academic year without reapplying.
If you have questions about the Jacks Jumpstart program, email JacksJumpstart@angelina.edu.
Axe ’Em, Jacks!