Learn how to get started with the BMS degree program at UTEP.

1. Getting Started
Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies

2. How to Get Started
This slide help you with:
1. Applying to UTEP
2. Applying for Financial Aid
3. Receiving official transcript evaluation
4. Creating a Goldmine account/TIS account
5. Requesting a degree plan from BMS advisors
6. Getting advised
7. Registering for classes
8. Paying for tuition
9. Creating Blackboard accounts

3. 1. Applying to UTEP
Complete online application
Go to www.applytexas.org
Submit all official transcripts to:
The University of Texas at El Paso
Office of Admissions and Recruitment
Academic Services Bldg. Room 102
El Paso, TX 79968
For more information regarding your admission
requirements, contact the Office of Admissions at
915-747-5890

4. ApplyTexas.org

5. 2. Applying for Financial Aid
We encourage all students to apply for financial aid
when applying for admission to UTEP. To do this,
follow the steps below:
Click on www.fafsa.ed.gov
UTEP school code is 003661
Priority date is March 15, but you can apply any time.

6. Financial Aid
Once you have accepted your financial aid
package:
Your UTEP tuition will be paid.
The remainder of your financial aid will be mailed/direct
deposited.
Please note: If you are registered for TIS classes, it is
your responsibility to pay tuition at other institutions.
For more information, contact the Financial Aid
Office at 915-747-5204.

7. 3. Receiving Official Transcript
Evaluation
Once you’ve been admitted, the Admissions Office will
evaluate and award transfer credit as appropriate.
Transcript evaluators will determine which courses will be used
towards the Texas core curriculum requirements.
See www.thecb.state.tx.us for more information.
An official evaluation will be mailed to you.
An official evaluation must be completed in order for
you to be advised for classes.
Questions regarding your evaluation may be directed
to the Office of Admissions and Recruitment at 915-
747-5890.

8. 4a. Creating a Goldmine Account
Once you’ve been accepted, it’s time to create your
Goldmine account. To do this, go to my.utep.edu.
This will enable you to access UTEP email, Blackboard,
Goldmine, and other important university functions.
Questions regarding your Goldmine account may be
directed to the Helpdesk at 915-747-5254

9. Gold Mine Log-in

10. Gold Mine Main Menu

11. 4b. Creating a TIS Account
BMS students are able to complete their
coursework online through other UT system
institutions. To do this, you’ll need to create a
Texas Information System (TIS) student account.
Go to https://tis.telecampus.utsystem.edu
• Select The University of Texas at El Paso as your home institution.
• Select the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies or Finish@UT as your
major.

12. Texas Information System (TIS)

13. Creating a TIS Account

14. 5. Requesting a Degree Plan
Once steps 1-4 have been completed, please
contact the BMS advisors to request a degree
plan.
Contact them at 915-747-5151 or bms@utep.edu

15. 6. Getting Advised
Your preliminary degree plan will be emailed to
you by a BMS advisor.
Review the degree plan, make note of questions,
and schedule your advising appointment (915-747-
5151) to discuss your options.
This can be done in-person or by phone.
Please note: Advising holds are posted to your
registration each semester. You must be
advised every semester to have them removed.

16. 7. Registering for Classes
Register for your classes through Goldmine or TIS.
• UTEP courses (face-to-face and online)
• register through your Goldmine account
• UT System online courses
• Select the courses and add them to your cart
• When you submit your cart, the courses are routed for approvals at your
home and the host institution.
• Upon approval, you will be enrolled in the courses.
• If a course is denied, you will be notified by email with explanations.
Please note the maximum number of credit hours
for one semester is 21.
See the Registration presentation for more details.

17. 8. Paying for Tuition
Tuition bills are sent to your UTEP email account
with payment deadlines.
Tuition can be paid by cash, check, or credit card
in-person, or online using Pete’s Payment Options.
For more information, contact Student Business
Services at 915-747-5116 and see the Paying
Tuition slideshow.

18. 9. Creating Blackboard Accounts
For UTEP courses, access Blackboard through
your Goldmine account.
For other TIS institutions, click on the link below:
www.utcoursesonline.org/enrollmentservices/registration.htm
Select the appropriate institution and follow the links to
create your account.

19. For More Information
Course Login and Help Desk Information
UT Arlington · UT Brownsville · UT Dallas · UT El Paso · UT Pan American ·
UT Permian Basin
UT San Antonio
UT Arlington
Course Login: UTA Blackboard
Default Credentials: NetID and password
Login Help: Logging in to Blackboard
UTA Help Desk
UTA Campus Contacts
UT Brownsville
Course Login: UTB Blackboard
Default Credentials:
Username: initial of first name + initial of last name + UTB ID # (initials must
be CAPITALIZED)
Example: Mary Garcia, UTB ID 0123456
Username: MG0123456
Password: Your initial password is on the letter sent to you from the
Admissions department. Use the MyPassword Tool to create a profile.
Login Help: System Access
UTB Help Desk
UTB Campus Contacts
UT Dallas
Course Login: UTD Blackboard
Default Credentials: NetID and password
Login Help: NetID and Password Help
UTD Help Desk
UTD Campus Contacts
UT El Paso
Course Login: UTEP Blackboard
Default Credentials: None, activate your UTEP Miners Account
Login Help: Account Management
UTEP Help Desk
UTEP Campus Contacts
UT Pan American
Course Login: UTPA Blackboard
Default Credentials: UTPA username and password (e-mailed to you when
you were admitted or registered for a course)
Login Help: Self-Service Identity Management
UTPA Help Desk
UTPA Campus Contacts
UT Permian Basin
Course Login: UTPB Blackboard
Default Credentials:
Username: lastname_first initial + last 3 digits of University ID (UID)
Password: first name + MMDDYYYY
Example: Sally Searching UID: 889-76-1234, birthdate: 07/13/1970
Username is: searching_s234
Password is: sally07131970
Login Help: Student Password Reset
UTPB Help Desk
UTPB Campus Contacts
UT San Antonio
Course Login: UTSA Blackboard
Default Credentials: myUTSA ID ("abc123" format) and password
Login Help: Blackboard Student Support
UTSA Help Desk