Prospective Students - Paul Quinn College
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Prospective Students - Paul Quinn College
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Admission
Qualifications
We Invite you to join a community
where you can transform
your ability into action and
your potential into achievement
Our students center the needs of the community over the wants of the individual, or simply put: WE Over Me. That is who WE are and what WE do!
If you are a student who shares in that belief and aspires to be a difference-maker, we encourage you to apply to Paul Quinn College with our WE Over Me Application today.
Advantages of the WE Over Me application:
No application fee
Priority scholarship consideration
SAT/ACT test-score submission optional
No essay requirement
Priority admission decision
Apply Today
Request More Information
Admissions Book
Libro de Admisiones
Application Requirements
As a student at America’s first and only Urban Work College, you will have the ability to graduate with significantly less
student loan debt
and be prepared for professional life because of the
real-world experience
you earn through interning with one of our corporate partners, such as JP Morgan Chase, Oncor, and Capital One. This is your future, and we think you could have great success here at Paul Quinn! See below for more information about our application requirements and admissions process.
First-Time Freshman
Transfer Students
International Students
Former Students
First-Time Freshman
WE Over Me Application
Completed Online
Official High School Transcript(s)
Professional Resume
Transfer Students
WE Over Me Application
Completed Online
Official College Transcript(s)
Professional Resume
International Students
WE Over Me Application
Completed Online
Official College Transcript(s)
Copy of Passport
TOEFL/iELTS Exam Report (if English is Not First Language)
Notarized Affidavit of Support
One (1) Letter of Recommendation
Professional Resume
International Students Application Checklist
Former Students
WE Over Me Application
Completed Online
Official College Transcript(s)
Professional Resume
Re-Admission Application
Applicants that have previously attended Paul Quinn must submit the Re-Admission Application in addition to the WE Over Me application. Please download the Re-Admission Application and submit it via email to
admissions@pqc.edu
when complete. In order to be re-admitted into the College, former students will need to receive departmental approval as noted in the
re-admission application
.
Academic Transcripts
All Students
We strongly encourage applicants to submit transcripts through an
electronic delivery service
like
Parchment
or
Naviance
to ensure timely delivery.
Official transcripts must bear the
embossed or raised school seal, date
and
signature
from the Registrar or School Administrator.
Official transcripts and paper copies should remain in the
unopened, sealed envelope
until it is presented to a Paul Quinn staff member.
Transcripts received that do not meet these requirements should not be considered official and should be routinely
rejected
for permanent use.
Submit via Parchment or Naviance
Transfer Students
Official transcripts must be submitted from
all prior post-secondary institutions
If transferring
fewer than 15 credit hours
, applicants must submit an official HS transcript.
Grades of
C or better
must be earned for credit to transfer.
Only credit that applies to Paul Quinn degree requirements will be transferred. Grades themselves do not transfer.
International Students
All transcripts and records must be accompanied by
certified English translations
when applicable.
Some students have used
InCred
or
WES
credential translation services.
Grades of
C or better
must be earned for credit to transfer.
Only credit that applies to Paul Quinn degree requirements will be transferred. Grades themselves do not transfer.
Professional Resumes
All Students
As a Work College, we aim to build work-ready leaders for tomorrow. Building a resume is a skill you will need for our process but also for future employment. Below are a number of resources you can use to help you complete this requirement:
Download this this template to create your own resume:
Resume Template
Here is a sample resume:
High School Resume
Here are a few resources to help you write yours:
HBCU Career Center
and
Princeton Review
Copy of Passport
International Students
Passport copy should
be submitted as a PDF document via email
to
EMForms@pqc.edu
.
Use Subject Line: “YOUR NAME —
Passport Copy
—
DATE OF BIRTH”
TOEFL/IELTS Exam Report
International Students
TOEFL/iELTS exam report (if English is not first language)
Minimum scores for consideration:
530
(TOEFL paper version)
71
(TOEFL internet version)
6.0
(iELTS)
Notarized Affidavit of Support
Students are required by U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service to show proof to Paul Quinn that adequate funding will be available to cover each year of study in the United States. An application for admission will not be considered without submission of a Statement of
Financial Support (Form I-134)
.
Per
instructions
for Form I-134, supporting documentation should be signed, in English, and include amounts converted to U.S. dollars.
Notarized Letter of Support can be submitted as a PDF document via email to
EMForms@pqc.edu
.
Use Subject Line: “YOUR NAME — Notarized Support — DATE OF BIRTH
Submitting Materials
All Students
All transcript(s), letter(s) of recommendation, and resumes may be submitted via:
Email
:
EMforms@pqc.edu
Use subject line:
“YOUR NAME—DATE OF BIRTH”
Mail
:
Paul Quinn College
Office of Enrollment Management
3837 Simpson Stuart Road
Dallas, TX 75241
International Students
All transcript(s), letters of recommendation, resumes, passport copies,TOEFL/iELTS exam reports, and notarized affadavit of support may be submitted via:
Email
:
EMforms@pqc.edu
Use subject line: “YOUR NAME—
Notarized Support—DATE OF BIRTH”
WE OVER Me
Holistic Admissions
Review
Test Optional
Policy
Re-Admit
Students
Transfer
Credits
Holistic Admissions
Review
Holistic Admissions Review
We practice a holistic approach to reviewing undergraduate applications. This means all parts of the application are considered when making an admissions decision, and there will not be just one reason why a student is or is not offered admission. Academic performance and potential hold significant weight during the review process. The high school transcript (rigor of curriculum, GPA, performance trends, rank in class) and non-academic engagement help us determine if you are prepared to tackle the Paul Quinn curriculum. On the right is more information on the various factors we consider when reviewing applications:
Academic Factors Include:
Completion of the following high school academic courses
✓ 4 units of English
✓ 3 units of Mathematics, including Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry (4 units preferred)
✓ 2 units of Science (3-4 units preferred)
✓ 2 units of History/Social Science (3-4 units preferred)
✓ 2 units of Foreign Language (2-4 units preferred)
Minimum 3.00 weighted high school cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale
Academic rigor
Class rank
(if available)
Classroom Performance
Non-Academic Factors Include
Resume (Activities):
This may include but not limited to athletics, band, community service, family responsibilities, employment, or internship, etc. We will focus on initiative and leadership in activities
Recommendation Letter:
From a non-relative, showcase your impact and focus on coachability, reliability, work ethic.
Test Optional
Policy
Test Optional Policy
Paul Quinn is test-optional for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. Applicants who have taken the ACT and/or SAT are welcome to submit scores to supplement their applications, but scores will not be required for an application to be considered for admission review.
Why is Paul Quinn Test-Optional?
Historically, many applicants have submitted multiple test scores for consideration, but now,
given the natural disasters and COVID-19 pandemic, students may be unable to sit for a single test. Additionally, Paul Quinn recognizes that research has revealed inequalities in testing access and preparation, particularly for Black and Brown students, First Generation students, and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. These challenges and inequalities have caused undue anxiety on what can already be a stressful process. We will do our part to ensure students do not fall behind in the college admissions process because of them.
What may be considered in the absence of test-scores?
For those who are unable to submit a standardized test score, a more holistic and rigorous review of high school curriculum, GPA, and class rank, when available, will be completed. There will be no additional requirements in lieu of the test score, but applicants are welcome to supplement applications with other material that best represent them. Students who do not submit scores will not be penalized–these scores are optional. Prospective student-athletes should defer to eligibility requirements issued by the NAIA.
I have taken the ACT and/or SAT. how do I Submit the scores?
Students who have taken the ACT and/or SAT, and wish to submit their scores may follow
the steps below:
How to send ACT scores
(our ACT Code is 4151)
How to send SAT scores
(our SAT code is 6577)
Paul Quinn superscores the SAT and ACT if multiple tests are submitted. Therefore, it is recommended to send all tests taken
Re-Admit
Students
Re-Admit Students
Some students need to separate from the College during the course of their studies. While the reasons vary, as long as a student has not been permanently dismissed, the College seeks to determine the best time and manner for a student to return to the rigors of full-time study. To that end, the Readmission Committee, which is chaired by the Office of Enrollment Management, is comprised of those offices involved in the student’s separation. This process enables all parties to be involved in determining whether the student is most fully prepared to return for that semester. A student who has discontinued study in a degree-seeking program at Paul Quinn College and is now seeking readmission must be approved by all of the following offices:
The Office of the Academic Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Financial Services
The Office of Financial Aid
For readmission, please contact
admissions@pqc.edu
to begin the process.
Transfer
Credits
Transfer Credits
In order to complete an official transfer credit evaluation, all official transcripts must be submitted for review. This allows for a more streamlined process and a quicker admission decision. Grades of C or better must be earned for credit to transfer. Only credit that applies to Paul Quinn College degree requirements will be transferred. Grades themselves do not transfer.
Applicants who do not meet the admission criteria are still reviewed by the admissions committee and may be conditionally accepted to Paul Quinn.
Discover Paul QUinn
Choosing the right college is a big deal—and we think visiting Paul Quinn is the best way to know if it’s the right place for you. That’s why we roll out the purple carpet and invite you to come see it all for yourself! When you visit our beautiful 146-acre campus, you won’t just get a tour, you’ll get an experience. You’ll walk through our state-of-the-art facilities, meet current Quinnites, and learn what makes Paul Quinn College unlike anywhere else.
Whether you’re a high school student, a transfer, or just starting your college journey, your visit will help you picture your future here, and we’re ready to help every step of the way! So come on by, ask questions, take it all in, and discover why WE over Me is more than just a motto, it’s a movement.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Admissions Book
Libro de Admisiones
Schedule a Campus Visit
All visits must be coordinated through our office in advance. Please
click
here to schedule your campus visit.
Contact Us
Office of Enrollment Management
3837 Simpson Stuart Road, Dallas, Texas 75241
Adams Building, Ste. 200
Phone
:
214.379.5449
Fax
: 214.379.5448
Email
:
admissions@pqc.edu
Hours
: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or by appointment
COACH Keldrick McKinney
Email:
kmckinney@pqc.edu
|
Phone:
214-379-5509
About the Coach
Coach Keldrick McKinney is a native of Dallas, Texas who enters his third year as the Head Track and Field/Cross Country Coach at Paul Quinn College. After serving one year as Associate Head Coach under the leadership of Coach Maurice West; Coach McKinney was given the opportunity by Paul Quinn’s legendary Athletic Director James “Zip” Summers.
The program has quickly grown from 3 to now 25 student athletes under the leadership of Coach McKinney. In the second year of competing at the Red River Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships, the Paul Quinn Tigers placed two athletes in the Top 10.
Coach McKinney received his bachelor’s in Kinesiology from Prairie View A&M University. After graduation he then opened a training facility where he trained hundreds of athletes. This provided the background and experience for Coach to thrive at the next level. Coach McKinney’s student-athletes not only excel on the track but also in the classroom as well. Coach McKinney’s team maintains over a 3.0 gpa.
COACH Michael Delgado
Email:
mdelgado@pqc.edu
|
Phone:
214-379-5374
About the Coach
Coach Michael Delgado has been coaching at the collegiate level since 2009. He began his coaching career at Howard Payne University, shortly after starting his time there as a collegiate soccer player. He began as a student coach and after graduating with a degree in Spanish Education, became an assistant.
In 2015, Coach Delgado moved back to Dallas to form the Men’s and Women’s Soccer program at Paul Quinn College as the assistant coach and became the head coach of the Women’s team in 2017. From 2015-2021 he was also the Men’s assistant coach.
In 2021, Coach Delgado took over the Men’s program and led the team as the #3 seed (highest in school history) to the USCAA National Championship for the 3rd year in a row, with a 3rd place finish.
Coach Delgado is a Dallas native and graduated from Mesquite Poteet High School as a district MVP & All-State. He holds his Master’s degree from Concordia University in Coaching & Athletic Administration. He resides in the campus neighborhood of Highland Hills and lives daily by his motto, #AlwaysRefuse2Lose.
COACH Brandon Espinosa
Email:
bespinosa@pqc.edu
|
Phone:
214-379-5516
About the Coach
Brandon Espinosa starts his fourth season as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Paul Quinn College.
Last season, Coach Espinosa and the Tigers had a historic 19 game turnaround from the previous year going from 7-25 to 26-2 (12-2 RRAC). Coach Espinosa led the 2021-2022 Tigers to the school’s first USCAA Men’s Division I National Championship and the 3rd overall national championship in school history. The Tigers also won the Red River Athletic Conference West (RRAC) regular season title for the first time since joining the conference in 1998. The Tigers finished the 2021-2022 season with the most RRAC wins and highest winning percentage in a season in program history.
The Tigers were the No. 1 seed at USCAA Nationals and had a dominant showing with 3 double digits wins. The championship game featured seven ties and ten lead changes. After trailing by four at half, 38-34, Bryant & Stratton led 67-65 with 6:33 left in the game. Henry Hampton hit a jumper a minute later to give Paul Quinn the lead to highlight a 10-0 run to seal the victory for the Tigers. Ja’Mare Redus led PQC with 18 points while Hampton finished with 17. Spencer McElway added 12, Ja’Mere Redus came off the bench and scored 11, and Steven Tynes chipped in seven points and nine assists.
While the team’s collective efforts were the deciding factor in their success, several outstanding individuals led them both on and off the court. Coach Brandon Espinosa was recognized as the USCAA National Coach of the Year. In addition, senior forward Spencer McElway was selected as a USCAA 1st Team All American, USCAA All Tournament Team and RRAC 2nd Team All Conference. Sophomore forward Trevoin Shaw was voted USCAA 1st Team All American, USCAA All Tournament Team and RRAC 1st Team All Conference. Sophomore guard Ja’mare Redus received USCAA Tournament MVP as well as USCAA 2nd Team All American Honors. Sophomore guard Torron Mingo Jr. earned the USCAA Academic All American award. Junior guard Caleb Thompson received the RRAC Champions of Character award.
During his first season with Paul Quinn, Espinosa led the Tigers to the most conference victories since 2012-2013. In addition, PQC had two players receive RRAC All Conference honors; Spencer McElway was 1st Team All RRAC and Mateo Escheik received 2nd Team All RRAC honors. McElway also joined the schools 1000-point club.
Espinosa also serves as the Director of EYBL and 17U Head Coach for Drive Nation which was founded by former NBA All-Star Jermaine O’Neal. This summer Drive Nation qualified for the 2021 Nike Peach Jam and currently has the most ESPN Top 100 ranked players in the country.
Espinosa has held coaching positions at Bossier Parish Community College, Ranger College and with the Dallas Mavericks NBA G-League affiliate, Texas Legends.
In 2016-17, while he was the associate head coach for Chris Lovell at Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier qualified for the Region 14 Championship Tournament for the first time since becoming a member of the conference. In 2017-2018 Bossier again qualified for the Region 14 Championship Tournament and finished with a record of 17-14. The 17 wins was the most for a team at Bossier in ten years.
While at Ranger College, he helped head coach Billy Gillispie orchestrate the biggest turnaround in college basketball history. During the 2015-2016 season Ranger went from 2-23 the previous year to 35-3, making the NJCAA national tournament and a Final Four appearance for the first time in the schools 90-year history.
From 2013-2015, Espinosa was an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks NBA G-League affiliate Texas Legends. Espinosa coached under Eduardo Najera, who in 2000 was the first Mexican born player to be draftedinto the NBA. During the 2013-2014 campaign the Texas Legends tied the franchise record for most wins in a season with 24. Legends guard PJ Hairston was the first G-League player ever to be drafted in the first round of an NBA draft when he was selected 26th overall by the Miami Heat in 2014.
Espinosa also served as the associate head coach for Jeff Webster and Nike Pro Skills 17U EYBL team from 2016-2018.
Espinosa is a native of Houston, Texas. He played collegiately for Dallas Christian College, where in 2010 they won the ACCA National Championship. Espinosa earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2011.
Paul Quinn did not compete in 2020-2021 due to Covid-19.
COACH Camille Smith
Email:
csmith@pqc.edu
|
Phone:
214-379-5499
About the Coach
Camille Smith is in her first season at Paul Quinn College.
Smith was hired in early March and her most recent position was as an Assistant Coach for the WNBA Dallas Wings.
Prior to coaching, Smith played professionally for 10 seasons internationally and 12 seasons in the WNBA before retiring in 2019. Smith was drafted to the San Antonio Silver Stars in the 2007 WNBA Draft as the 17th Overall pick. Amid the start of the 2008 WNBA season, Smith was selected in the Atlanta Dream dispersal draft before being traded to the Seattle Storm where Smith played and won a championship in 2010! In 2015 Smith was traded to the Connecticut Sun, then to the Phoenix Mercury in 2017, where she finished her career.
Internationally, Smith played on multiple teams in Israel (2015 Israel League Champion) and China. She also played in Turkey, Limassol, Cyrpus, Ragusa, Sicily (2016 Cup Champion), Lebanon (2017 Arab Cup Champion), Montpelier, France, and Venice, Italy (2018 Euro Cup runner-up).
As a former student-athlete at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Camille graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in interpersonal communications. A four-time All-ACC selection, she finished her college career with over 1,700 points, 800 rebounds, 250 assists, and 250 steals. As a senior, Camille averaged 13.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game along with 99 steals to help the Tar Heels reach the Final Four. Camille is ranked among the top 20 all-time scorers at UNC and was named Honorable Mention All-American by the Associated Press following her junior year. She averaged 11.7 points and 5.5 rebounds as a junior. As a sophomore, Camille averaged 13.3 points and 8.0 rebounds in the ACC tournament, including a 23-point game against Duke in the finals. In 2004, she was named ACC Rookie of the Year and was the only freshman selected as a finalist for Kodak All-American honor. Camille became the first Tar Heel to be named first-team All-ACC as a freshman.
In high school, Camille was named Associated Press NC Player of the Year and NC Miss Basketball (Class 3A; 2003). Camille was also awarded State Player of the Year by the Charlotte Observer and NC Gatorade Player of the Year (2002 and 2003). In 2001, Camille shared AP Player of the Year honors at Carver High School and helped her team finish with a 30-0 record and State Championship. Camille is a three-time All-State Selection and averaged 20.2 points and 11.1 rebounds per game during her senior year. She holds the record of 2,168 career points during her high school career, was a McDonald’s High School All-American, and played in the 2002 USA Basketball Youth Development Festival. Camille was also named Piedmont Triad All-Conference, four years in a row, and Piedmont Triad Conference Player of the Year, three years in a row.
Camille Smith & her husband Jeremis Smith are happily married & live in the Historical Stop 6 Community.
COACH PATRICK GONZALEZ
Email:
pgonzalez@pqc.edu
|
Phone:
214-379-5524
About the Coach
Coach Patrick Gonzalez is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. He has a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with emphasis in Criminal Justice from Texas Wesleyan University. He also has a M.Ed. in Sports Administration from Concordia University in Austin, Texas. He has coached volleyball for over thirteen years. He has coached on the high school, club, and collegiate level.
He currently coaches for 360 Volleyball Club in Arlington, Texas. Coach Gonzalez brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Paul Quinn College volleyball program. He served as the women’s assistant volleyball coach at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee for five seasons. While at Fisk University, Coach Gonzalez served as an Admissions Counselor and Director of International Student Services in the Office of Student Engagement. He has also worked at Howard University in Washington, D.C. and served as the Associate Director of Minority Outreach in the Office of Admissions. He most recently was selected into the Big XII Reach & Teach Volleyball Diversity Program.
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Admission
Qualifications
We Invite you to join a community
where you can transform
your ability into action and
your potential into achievement
Our students center the needs of the community over the wants of the individual, or simply put: WE Over Me. That is who WE are and what WE do!
If you are a student who shares in that belief and aspires to be a difference-maker, we encourage you to apply to Paul Quinn College with our WE Over Me Application today.
Advantages of the WE Over Me application:
No application fee
Priority scholarship consideration
SAT/ACT test-score submission optional
No essay requirement
Priority admission decision
Apply Today
Request More Information
Admissions Book
Libro de Admisiones
Application Requirements
As a student at America’s first and only Urban Work College, you will have the ability to graduate with significantly less
student loan debt
and be prepared for professional life because of the
real-world experience
you earn through interning with one of our corporate partners, such as JP Morgan Chase, Oncor, and Capital One. This is your future, and we think you could have great success here at Paul Quinn! See below for more information about our application requirements and admissions process.
First-Time Freshman
Transfer Students
International Students
Former Students
First-Time Freshman
WE Over Me Application
Completed Online
Official High School Transcript(s)
Professional Resume
Transfer Students
WE Over Me Application
Completed Online
Official College Transcript(s)
Professional Resume
International Students
WE Over Me Application
Completed Online
Official College Transcript(s)
Copy of Passport
TOEFL/iELTS Exam Report (if English is Not First Language)
Notarized Affidavit of Support
One (1) Letter of Recommendation
Professional Resume
International Students Application Checklist
Former Students
WE Over Me Application
Completed Online
Official College Transcript(s)
Professional Resume
Re-Admission Application
Applicants that have previously attended Paul Quinn must submit the Re-Admission Application in addition to the WE Over Me application. Please download the Re-Admission Application and submit it via email to
admissions@pqc.edu
when complete. In order to be re-admitted into the College, former students will need to receive departmental approval as noted in the
re-admission application
.
Academic Transcripts
All Students
We strongly encourage applicants to submit transcripts through an
electronic delivery service
like
Parchment
or
Naviance
to ensure timely delivery.
Official transcripts must bear the
embossed or raised school seal, date
and
signature
from the Registrar or School Administrator.
Official transcripts and paper copies should remain in the
unopened, sealed envelope
until it is presented to a Paul Quinn staff member.
Transcripts received that do not meet these requirements should not be considered official and should be routinely
rejected
for permanent use.
Submit via Parchment or Naviance
Transfer Students
Official transcripts must be submitted from
all prior post-secondary institutions
If transferring
fewer than 15 credit hours
, applicants must submit an official HS transcript.
Grades of
C or better
must be earned for credit to transfer.
Only credit that applies to Paul Quinn degree requirements will be transferred. Grades themselves do not transfer.
International Students
All transcripts and records must be accompanied by
certified English translations
when applicable.
Some students have used
InCred
or
WES
credential translation services.
Grades of
C or better
must be earned for credit to transfer.
Only credit that applies to Paul Quinn degree requirements will be transferred. Grades themselves do not transfer.
Professional Resumes
All Students
As a Work College, we aim to build work-ready leaders for tomorrow. Building a resume is a skill you will need for our process but also for future employment. Below are a number of resources you can use to help you complete this requirement:
Download this this template to create your own resume:
Resume Template
Here is a sample resume:
High School Resume
Here are a few resources to help you write yours:
HBCU Career Center
and
Princeton Review
Copy of Passport
International Students
Passport copy should
be submitted as a PDF document via email
to
EMForms@pqc.edu
.
Use Subject Line: “YOUR NAME —
Passport Copy
—
DATE OF BIRTH”
TOEFL/IELTS Exam Report
International Students
TOEFL/iELTS exam report (if English is not first language)
Minimum scores for consideration:
530
(TOEFL paper version)
71
(TOEFL internet version)
6.0
(iELTS)
Notarized Affidavit of Support
Students are required by U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service to show proof to Paul Quinn that adequate funding will be available to cover each year of study in the United States. An application for admission will not be considered without submission of a Statement of
Financial Support (Form I-134)
.
Per
instructions
for Form I-134, supporting documentation should be signed, in English, and include amounts converted to U.S. dollars.
Notarized Letter of Support can be submitted as a PDF document via email to
EMForms@pqc.edu
.
Use Subject Line: “YOUR NAME — Notarized Support — DATE OF BIRTH
Submitting Materials
All Students
All transcript(s), letter(s) of recommendation, and resumes may be submitted via:
:
EMforms@pqc.edu
Use subject line:
“YOUR NAME—DATE OF BIRTH”
:
Paul Quinn College
Office of Enrollment Management
3837 Simpson Stuart Road
Dallas, TX 75241
International Students
All transcript(s), letters of recommendation, resumes, passport copies,TOEFL/iELTS exam reports, and notarized affadavit of support may be submitted via:
:
EMforms@pqc.edu
Use subject line: “YOUR NAME—
Notarized Support—DATE OF BIRTH”
WE OVER Me
Holistic Admissions
Review
Test Optional
Policy
Re-Admit
Students
Transfer
Credits
Holistic Admissions
Review
Holistic Admissions Review
We practice a holistic approach to reviewing undergraduate applications. This means all parts of the application are considered when making an admissions decision, and there will not be just one reason why a student is or is not offered admission. Academic performance and potential hold significant weight during the review process. The high school transcript (rigor of curriculum, GPA, performance trends, rank in class) and non-academic engagement help us determine if you are prepared to tackle the Paul Quinn curriculum. On the right is more information on the various factors we consider when reviewing applications:
Academic Factors Include:
Completion of the following high school academic courses
✓ 4 units of English
✓ 3 units of Mathematics, including Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry (4 units preferred)
✓ 2 units of Science (3-4 units preferred)
✓ 2 units of History/Social Science (3-4 units preferred)
✓ 2 units of Foreign Language (2-4 units preferred)
Minimum 3.00 weighted high school cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale
Academic rigor
Class rank
(if available)
Classroom Performance
Non-Academic Factors Include
Resume (Activities):
This may include but not limited to athletics, band, community service, family responsibilities, employment, or internship, etc. We will focus on initiative and leadership in activities
Recommendation Letter:
From a non-relative, showcase your impact and focus on coachability, reliability, work ethic.
Test Optional
Policy
Test Optional Policy
Paul Quinn is test-optional for the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. Applicants who have taken the ACT and/or SAT are welcome to submit scores to supplement their applications, but scores will not be required for an application to be considered for admission review.
Why is Paul Quinn Test-Optional?
Historically, many applicants have submitted multiple test scores for consideration, but now,
given the natural disasters and COVID-19 pandemic, students may be unable to sit for a single test. Additionally, Paul Quinn recognizes that research has revealed inequalities in testing access and preparation, particularly for Black and Brown students, First Generation students, and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. These challenges and inequalities have caused undue anxiety on what can already be a stressful process. We will do our part to ensure students do not fall behind in the college admissions process because of them.
What may be considered in the absence of test-scores?
For those who are unable to submit a standardized test score, a more holistic and rigorous review of high school curriculum, GPA, and class rank, when available, will be completed. There will be no additional requirements in lieu of the test score, but applicants are welcome to supplement applications with other material that best represent them. Students who do not submit scores will not be penalized–these scores are optional. Prospective student-athletes should defer to eligibility requirements issued by the NAIA.
I have taken the ACT and/or SAT. how do I Submit the scores?
Students who have taken the ACT and/or SAT, and wish to submit their scores may follow
the steps below:
How to send ACT scores
(our ACT Code is 4151)
How to send SAT scores
(our SAT code is 6577)
Paul Quinn superscores the SAT and ACT if multiple tests are submitted. Therefore, it is recommended to send all tests taken
Re-Admit
Students
Re-Admit Students
Some students need to separate from the College during the course of their studies. While the reasons vary, as long as a student has not been permanently dismissed, the College seeks to determine the best time and manner for a student to return to the rigors of full-time study. To that end, the Readmission Committee, which is chaired by the Office of Enrollment Management, is comprised of those offices involved in the student’s separation. This process enables all parties to be involved in determining whether the student is most fully prepared to return for that semester. A student who has discontinued study in a degree-seeking program at Paul Quinn College and is now seeking readmission must be approved by all of the following offices:
The Office of the Academic Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Financial Services
The Office of Financial Aid
For readmission, please contact
admissions@pqc.edu
to begin the process.
Transfer
Credits
Transfer Credits
In order to complete an official transfer credit evaluation, all official transcripts must be submitted for review. This allows for a more streamlined process and a quicker admission decision. Grades of C or better must be earned for credit to transfer. Only credit that applies to Paul Quinn College degree requirements will be transferred. Grades themselves do not transfer.
Applicants who do not meet the admission criteria are still reviewed by the admissions committee and may be conditionally accepted to Paul Quinn.
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Choosing the right college is a big deal—and we think visiting Paul Quinn is the best way to know if it’s the right place for you. That’s why we roll out the purple carpet and invite you to come see it all for yourself! When you visit our beautiful 146-acre campus, you won’t just get a tour, you’ll get an experience. You’ll walk through our state-of-the-art facilities, meet current Quinnites, and learn what makes Paul Quinn College unlike anywhere else.
Whether you’re a high school student, a transfer, or just starting your college journey, your visit will help you picture your future here, and we’re ready to help every step of the way! So come on by, ask questions, take it all in, and discover why WE over Me is more than just a motto, it’s a movement.
We can’t wait to meet you!
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Contact Us
Office of Enrollment Management
3837 Simpson Stuart Road, Dallas, Texas 75241
Adams Building, Ste. 200
Phone
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214.379.5449
Fax
: 214.379.5448
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admissions@pqc.edu
Hours
: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or by appointment
COACH Keldrick McKinney
Email:
kmckinney@pqc.edu
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Phone:
214-379-5509
About the Coach
Coach Keldrick McKinney is a native of Dallas, Texas who enters his third year as the Head Track and Field/Cross Country Coach at Paul Quinn College. After serving one year as Associate Head Coach under the leadership of Coach Maurice West; Coach McKinney was given the opportunity by Paul Quinn’s legendary Athletic Director James “Zip” Summers.
The program has quickly grown from 3 to now 25 student athletes under the leadership of Coach McKinney. In the second year of competing at the Red River Athletic Conference Track and Field Championships, the Paul Quinn Tigers placed two athletes in the Top 10.
Coach McKinney received his bachelor’s in Kinesiology from Prairie View A&M University. After graduation he then opened a training facility where he trained hundreds of athletes. This provided the background and experience for Coach to thrive at the next level. Coach McKinney’s student-athletes not only excel on the track but also in the classroom as well. Coach McKinney’s team maintains over a 3.0 gpa.
COACH Michael Delgado
Email:
mdelgado@pqc.edu
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Phone:
214-379-5374
About the Coach
Coach Michael Delgado has been coaching at the collegiate level since 2009. He began his coaching career at Howard Payne University, shortly after starting his time there as a collegiate soccer player. He began as a student coach and after graduating with a degree in Spanish Education, became an assistant.
In 2015, Coach Delgado moved back to Dallas to form the Men’s and Women’s Soccer program at Paul Quinn College as the assistant coach and became the head coach of the Women’s team in 2017. From 2015-2021 he was also the Men’s assistant coach.
In 2021, Coach Delgado took over the Men’s program and led the team as the #3 seed (highest in school history) to the USCAA National Championship for the 3rd year in a row, with a 3rd place finish.
Coach Delgado is a Dallas native and graduated from Mesquite Poteet High School as a district MVP & All-State. He holds his Master’s degree from Concordia University in Coaching & Athletic Administration. He resides in the campus neighborhood of Highland Hills and lives daily by his motto, #AlwaysRefuse2Lose.
COACH Brandon Espinosa
Email:
bespinosa@pqc.edu
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Phone:
214-379-5516
About the Coach
Brandon Espinosa starts his fourth season as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Paul Quinn College.
Last season, Coach Espinosa and the Tigers had a historic 19 game turnaround from the previous year going from 7-25 to 26-2 (12-2 RRAC). Coach Espinosa led the 2021-2022 Tigers to the school’s first USCAA Men’s Division I National Championship and the 3rd overall national championship in school history. The Tigers also won the Red River Athletic Conference West (RRAC) regular season title for the first time since joining the conference in 1998. The Tigers finished the 2021-2022 season with the most RRAC wins and highest winning percentage in a season in program history.
The Tigers were the No. 1 seed at USCAA Nationals and had a dominant showing with 3 double digits wins. The championship game featured seven ties and ten lead changes. After trailing by four at half, 38-34, Bryant & Stratton led 67-65 with 6:33 left in the game. Henry Hampton hit a jumper a minute later to give Paul Quinn the lead to highlight a 10-0 run to seal the victory for the Tigers. Ja’Mare Redus led PQC with 18 points while Hampton finished with 17. Spencer McElway added 12, Ja’Mere Redus came off the bench and scored 11, and Steven Tynes chipped in seven points and nine assists.
While the team’s collective efforts were the deciding factor in their success, several outstanding individuals led them both on and off the court. Coach Brandon Espinosa was recognized as the USCAA National Coach of the Year. In addition, senior forward Spencer McElway was selected as a USCAA 1st Team All American, USCAA All Tournament Team and RRAC 2nd Team All Conference. Sophomore forward Trevoin Shaw was voted USCAA 1st Team All American, USCAA All Tournament Team and RRAC 1st Team All Conference. Sophomore guard Ja’mare Redus received USCAA Tournament MVP as well as USCAA 2nd Team All American Honors. Sophomore guard Torron Mingo Jr. earned the USCAA Academic All American award. Junior guard Caleb Thompson received the RRAC Champions of Character award.
During his first season with Paul Quinn, Espinosa led the Tigers to the most conference victories since 2012-2013. In addition, PQC had two players receive RRAC All Conference honors; Spencer McElway was 1st Team All RRAC and Mateo Escheik received 2nd Team All RRAC honors. McElway also joined the schools 1000-point club.
Espinosa also serves as the Director of EYBL and 17U Head Coach for Drive Nation which was founded by former NBA All-Star Jermaine O’Neal. This summer Drive Nation qualified for the 2021 Nike Peach Jam and currently has the most ESPN Top 100 ranked players in the country.
Espinosa has held coaching positions at Bossier Parish Community College, Ranger College and with the Dallas Mavericks NBA G-League affiliate, Texas Legends.
In 2016-17, while he was the associate head coach for Chris Lovell at Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier qualified for the Region 14 Championship Tournament for the first time since becoming a member of the conference. In 2017-2018 Bossier again qualified for the Region 14 Championship Tournament and finished with a record of 17-14. The 17 wins was the most for a team at Bossier in ten years.
While at Ranger College, he helped head coach Billy Gillispie orchestrate the biggest turnaround in college basketball history. During the 2015-2016 season Ranger went from 2-23 the previous year to 35-3, making the NJCAA national tournament and a Final Four appearance for the first time in the schools 90-year history.
From 2013-2015, Espinosa was an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks NBA G-League affiliate Texas Legends. Espinosa coached under Eduardo Najera, who in 2000 was the first Mexican born player to be draftedinto the NBA. During the 2013-2014 campaign the Texas Legends tied the franchise record for most wins in a season with 24. Legends guard PJ Hairston was the first G-League player ever to be drafted in the first round of an NBA draft when he was selected 26th overall by the Miami Heat in 2014.
Espinosa also served as the associate head coach for Jeff Webster and Nike Pro Skills 17U EYBL team from 2016-2018.
Espinosa is a native of Houston, Texas. He played collegiately for Dallas Christian College, where in 2010 they won the ACCA National Championship. Espinosa earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2011.
Paul Quinn did not compete in 2020-2021 due to Covid-19.
COACH Camille Smith
Email:
csmith@pqc.edu
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Phone:
214-379-5499
About the Coach
Camille Smith is in her first season at Paul Quinn College.
Smith was hired in early March and her most recent position was as an Assistant Coach for the WNBA Dallas Wings.
Prior to coaching, Smith played professionally for 10 seasons internationally and 12 seasons in the WNBA before retiring in 2019. Smith was drafted to the San Antonio Silver Stars in the 2007 WNBA Draft as the 17th Overall pick. Amid the start of the 2008 WNBA season, Smith was selected in the Atlanta Dream dispersal draft before being traded to the Seattle Storm where Smith played and won a championship in 2010! In 2015 Smith was traded to the Connecticut Sun, then to the Phoenix Mercury in 2017, where she finished her career.
Internationally, Smith played on multiple teams in Israel (2015 Israel League Champion) and China. She also played in Turkey, Limassol, Cyrpus, Ragusa, Sicily (2016 Cup Champion), Lebanon (2017 Arab Cup Champion), Montpelier, France, and Venice, Italy (2018 Euro Cup runner-up).
As a former student-athlete at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Camille graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in interpersonal communications. A four-time All-ACC selection, she finished her college career with over 1,700 points, 800 rebounds, 250 assists, and 250 steals. As a senior, Camille averaged 13.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game along with 99 steals to help the Tar Heels reach the Final Four. Camille is ranked among the top 20 all-time scorers at UNC and was named Honorable Mention All-American by the Associated Press following her junior year. She averaged 11.7 points and 5.5 rebounds as a junior. As a sophomore, Camille averaged 13.3 points and 8.0 rebounds in the ACC tournament, including a 23-point game against Duke in the finals. In 2004, she was named ACC Rookie of the Year and was the only freshman selected as a finalist for Kodak All-American honor. Camille became the first Tar Heel to be named first-team All-ACC as a freshman.
In high school, Camille was named Associated Press NC Player of the Year and NC Miss Basketball (Class 3A; 2003). Camille was also awarded State Player of the Year by the Charlotte Observer and NC Gatorade Player of the Year (2002 and 2003). In 2001, Camille shared AP Player of the Year honors at Carver High School and helped her team finish with a 30-0 record and State Championship. Camille is a three-time All-State Selection and averaged 20.2 points and 11.1 rebounds per game during her senior year. She holds the record of 2,168 career points during her high school career, was a McDonald’s High School All-American, and played in the 2002 USA Basketball Youth Development Festival. Camille was also named Piedmont Triad All-Conference, four years in a row, and Piedmont Triad Conference Player of the Year, three years in a row.
Camille Smith & her husband Jeremis Smith are happily married & live in the Historical Stop 6 Community.
COACH PATRICK GONZALEZ
Email:
pgonzalez@pqc.edu
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Phone:
214-379-5524
About the Coach
Coach Patrick Gonzalez is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. He has a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with emphasis in Criminal Justice from Texas Wesleyan University. He also has a M.Ed. in Sports Administration from Concordia University in Austin, Texas. He has coached volleyball for over thirteen years. He has coached on the high school, club, and collegiate level.
He currently coaches for 360 Volleyball Club in Arlington, Texas. Coach Gonzalez brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Paul Quinn College volleyball program. He served as the women’s assistant volleyball coach at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee for five seasons. While at Fisk University, Coach Gonzalez served as an Admissions Counselor and Director of International Student Services in the Office of Student Engagement. He has also worked at Howard University in Washington, D.C. and served as the Associate Director of Minority Outreach in the Office of Admissions. He most recently was selected into the Big XII Reach & Teach Volleyball Diversity Program.
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