Transfer Admissions Requirements. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. In reviewing applications, the GC Office of Admissions uses a holistic admissions process. This process not only exams the studentsâ academic record but also takes into consideration the competencies and experiences (full spectrum) of an applicant.
Tyler is the county seat of Smith County, occupies an area of about 50 square-miles, and is at an official altitude of 544 feet (165 meters) above sea level. Intractive Map of Tyler Texas (Courtesy of Google Maps) View Larger Map.
The University of Texas at Tyler, established in 1971 as Tyler State College, had an enrollment of 3,725 in 1990. Tyler's population grew steadily from 51,230 in 1960 to 57,770 by 1970. Beginning in the 1980s, however, the population expanded rapidly, its growth rate at times even outpacing that of Dallas and Houston.