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Admission requirements for undergraduate study at UTSA are designed to give admitted applicants an opportunity to demonstrate that they can perform college-level work. Each application file is reviewed individually. Exceptional circumstances and appeals should be addressed, in writing, to the Admission Committee. UTSA will admit all applicants who are holders of bona fide University of Texas at San Antonio scholarships who are designated admissible by the President of the University.
Offers of admission are valid only for the semester indicated in the acceptance letter. Admitted students wishing to change the semester of initial enrollment must reapply as indicated in the Admission Procedures portion of this chapter.
Application, Application Fee, and Supporting Documentation
Sections 51.762 and 51.763 of the Texas Education Code establish a common application (both electronic and printed versions) to be used by general academic teaching institutions statewide. UTSA uses the State of Texas Common Application as its sole undergraduate application for admission for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. International applicants who plan to enroll while residing in the United States using a nonpermanent visa may submit the State of Texas Common Application for International Undergraduate Admission (electronic version), or use UTSA’s International Student Application for Admission (printed version). Electronic versions of both regular and international Common Applications may be accessed at www.applytexas.org.
In addition to filing the application for admission, applicants must also provide the appropriate supporting documentation and a nonrefundable application fee to complete the application file.
The application fee is nonrefundable and is required from all applicants who have not previously registered and paid for academic credit coursework at UTSA. For applicants planning to enroll prior to Spring 2007, the fee is $30.00. Beginning Spring 2007, the application fee is $40.00.
Requirements for additional supporting documentation such as official high school and/or college transcripts, official test scores, and other documents are stated in the following sections.
Upon file completion, the application and supporting documentation will be reviewed and an admission decision will be communicated to the applicant.
The criteria for the various classifications of undergraduate admission are set forth in the following sections.
First–Time Freshmen
UTSA classifies the following students as first–time freshmen:
Basic requirements for first-time freshmen depend on the length of time between their date of graduation or the General Educational Development (GED) test and their date of application. If an applicant graduated within five years of application, a minimum rank-in-class and either the SAT Reasoning Test of the College Board or the ACT Assessment are required. If an applicant graduated more than five years before application, an SAT or ACT score is not required. An applicant who earned a GED more than five years before application is not required to take the SAT or ACT.
Admission is conditional for students who have not yet graduated from high school. An official copy of the final high school transcript reflecting graduation date must be provided to ensure enrollment and financial aid eligibility and to facilitate registration for future semesters.
High School Graduates
Home School Programs
Texas residents who have scored at least 970 on the combined math and critical reading portions of the SAT composite or 20 on the ACT and are graduates of home school programs will be considered for admission. In addition to the application and application fee, documentation of the student’s high school coursework should be forwarded to the Office of Admissions early in the student’s senior or final year of study. Appropriate documentation that is signed and dated by the person supervising the student’s educational experience may include any one of the following items:
The admission decision is often made prior to high school graduation and, therefore, admission decisions are conditional until verification is received that the student has graduated from high school. An original signed and dated copy of the final high school transcript reflecting graduation date must be provided to ensure financial aid eligibility and registration for future semesters.
Applying within Five Years of Graduation
A State of Texas Common Application, nonrefundable application fee, and sixth-semester or seventh-semester high school transcript should be forwarded to the Office of Admissions early in a student’s senior year. Applicants for admission as first-time freshmen who are attending high school at the time of application and who meet the rank-in-class and SAT/ACT requirements during their senior year are admitted pending certification of high school graduation. Applicants who do not meet the requirements before graduation will be considered for admission upon submission of final transcripts or new test scores.
Admission is conditional for students who have not yet graduated from high school. An official copy of the final high school transcript reflecting graduation date must be provided to ensure financial aid eligibility and registration for future semesters.
In-State. This category covers applicants who have graduated from an accredited Texas high school within five years of the date of application to UTSA. An accredited high school is one that has been accredited by the Texas Education Agency or by an accrediting association approved by the Texas Education Agency. UTSA will also consider any student who graduates from a high school accredited by any of the regional accrediting associations organized within the American Association of Colleges and Schools.
The following table shows the minimum total scores required, based on high school rank-in-class and on either the SAT Reasoning Test of the College Board or the ACT Assessment.
High School Rank-in-Class |
Minimum Combined SAT Scores |
Minimum Total Composite |
Top 10% |
No minimum required, |
No minimum required, |
Top 25% (not in top 10%) |
830 |
17 |
Second 25% |
870 |
18 |
Third 25% |
920 |
19 |
Fourth 25% |
970 |
20 |
GED, non-ranking high school, |
970 |
20 |
Texas resident students who are in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class at an accredited high school are admitted without minimum score requirements on the ACT or SAT, but their scores must be submitted to UTSA. Students scoring a minimum composite score of 20 on the ACT or a combined score of 970 on the math and critical reading portions of the SAT will be admitted contingent upon high school graduation. Students scoring below those minimums will be evaluated using the requirements for rank-in-class as shown in the above chart.
*Notice: The Writing score of the SAT and/or the score on the Writing Test of the ACT will not be considered in the admission decision. However, these scores must be submitted in order to help UTSA determine future University admission criteria.
If a first-time freshman does not meet the admissions criteria above, the Office of Admissions may also take into consideration the following factors to determine admission:
Out-of-State. An out-of-state applicant must graduate from a high school accredited by that state’s accreditation division. That division’s mission and scope must be similar to that of the Texas Education Agency. UTSA will also consider the applications of students who graduate from a high school accredited by any of the regional accrediting associations similar to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Out-of-state applicants for admission who have graduated within five years of the date of first enrollment at UTSA and who have not attended another college or university must be in the top one-half of their graduating class. Minimum SAT or ACT scores must correspond to those required of in-state applicants whose class rank as determined by grade point average places them in the first or second quartile of their class.
Applying More Than Five Years after Graduation
Both in-state and out-of-state applicants for admission whose graduation from high school was more than five years before their application for admission and who have never attended another college or university are eligible for admission regardless of both high school rank-in-class and SAT or ACT scores. These applicants must submit a completed application, an official high school transcript, and a nonrefundable application fee to the Office of Admissions. Admission is conditional upon graduation from high school. (Applicants who have not graduated from high school should refer to the section below addressing General Educational Development.)
Admission by Individual Approval
Applicants who are graduates of high schools that are not accredited or that do not rank their senior classes, or applicants who have obtained a GED or International Baccalaureate diploma will be considered according to the individual approval policy delineated below. A State of Texas Common Application and nonrefundable application fee must be forwarded to the Office of Admissions in addition to a current official high school transcript, official GED scores, or official transcript of the International Baccalaureate, whichever is appropriate. Each application is reviewed individually. Exceptional circumstances should be addressed, in writing, to the Admission Committee.
Individual Approval |
Minimum Combined SAT Scores |
Minimum Composite |
Unaccredited high schools, high schools that do not rank, GED applicants, or International Baccalaureate |
970 |
20 |
Unaccredited High Schools and Schools That Do Not Rank
Graduation from an accredited high school is the standard minimum requirement for admission to UTSA. However, Texas residents who earn a composite score of 20 on the ACT or a combined score of 970 on the math and critical reading portions of the SAT but are graduates of unaccredited high schools may be considered for admission. Texas residents who are graduates of either an accredited or unaccredited high school that does not rank its graduating class also may be considered for admission if they have earned a composite score of 20 on the ACT or a combined score of 970 on the math and critical reading portions of the SAT. In addition to the application and the nonrefundable application fee, a sixth- or seventh-semester high school transcript and official copies of test scores should be forwarded to the Office of Admissions early in a student’s senior year. The admission decision is often made prior to high school graduation and, therefore, admission is conditional for students who have not yet graduated from high school. An official copy of the final high school transcript reflecting graduation date must be provided to ensure financial aid eligibility and registration for future semesters.
General Educational Development (GED) Applicants
Applicants who did not graduate from an accredited high school but who received a GED certificate may be considered for admission to UTSA. Applicants are required to have an average standard GED score of 450 or above on the five tests, with no score lower than 410 on any individual test. If the GED was taken within five years of application, GED applicants must also furnish official SAT or ACT scores. A minimum score of 970 on the SAT or 20 on the ACT is required. Applicants who received their GED more than five years before application to UTSA are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores; admission for these applicants is based on satisfactory GED scores as outlined above. An official copy of the GED score report reflecting satisfactory performance must be provided to confirm that admission requirements have been met. Financial aid can be applied toward tuition and fees upon submission of the GED score report reflecting satisfactory performance.
International Baccalaureate
Applicants who are graduates of an International Baccalaureate (IB) program may be considered for admission with minimum scores of 970 on the SAT or 20 on the ACT. Applicants who meet the SAT or ACT requirements during their senior year are admitted pending certification of high school graduation or completion of the International Baccalaureate. An official copy of the IB transcript reflecting graduation date must be provided to confirm that admission requirements have been met and to ensure financial aid eligibility and registration for future semesters. Students who receive an International Baccalaureate diploma will be awarded 24 hours of course credit based upon scores of “4” or greater on diploma examinations. An articulation table of course credits is available in the Testing Services Office and on their Web site.
Applicants who are Texas residents, first-time freshmen, and graduates of any accredited high school, but who do not qualify for admission because of inadequate SAT or ACT scores or high school records, may be admitted to a Fall or Spring Semester on a provisional basis.
Students who are admitted on a provisional basis are given an opportunity to demonstrate that they can perform college-level work and can reasonably be expected to make progress toward a degree. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to perform at the college level by obtaining an overall “C” grade point average (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in 18 college credit hours. Upon completion of at least 18 college credit hours of approved courses at UTSA with a grade point average of at least 2.0, students admitted provisionally will be in academic good standing at the University.
Students who completed dual credit courses prior to graduation from high school are eligible to be admitted on a provisional basis. Credit for these courses, even if they were taken at UTSA, does not count toward the 18 semester- credit-hour requirement.
The admission decision is often made prior to high school graduation and, therefore, admission is conditional for students who have not yet graduated from high school. An official copy of the final high school transcript reflecting graduation date must be provided to ensure financial aid eligibility and registration for future semesters.
Enrollment Requirements
Students admitted provisionally may take developmental education courses, but developmental education courses taken as a provisional student do not count toward the 18 college semester-credit-hour requirement. Provisional students must take at least 12 semester credit hours of courses, including any needed developmental education courses, in the first long semester of enrollment.
Provisional students must enroll as undeclared majors. When a student successfully clears his or her provisional status, the student may then declare a major within a college, subject to college requirements.
Students in a provisional admission status in a Spring Semester may not enroll in the following May Mini-mester unless special permission is received from the Tomás Rivera Center or from the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.
Program Requirements
All students admitted under provisional admission are required to participate in the Academic Development Program (ADP) administered through the Tomás Rivera Center. Participation requires the submission of the ADP agreement form by the determined deadline date to ensure program eligibility. The Academic Development Program is designed to help provisional students successfully complete their first year of college. Students in the program must take COR 1203, Freshman Seminar, and courses selected from English, mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and foreign languages.
Enrollment in COR 1203, a 3 semester-credit-hour course that integrates study skills with academic content, is required in the first semester of enrollment.
COR 1203 counts as part of UTSA’s core curriculum requirement.
Until a student’s provisional status is removed, the student may not take courses at UTSA in disciplines other than English, mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and foreign languages except for COR 1203.
Provisional students who fail to receive at least a 2.0 overall UTSA grade point average at the end of a semester in which they have completed 18 or more semester credit hours of college-level work at UTSA may not continue in the program. Students not meeting the requirement to continue in the program must complete at least 12 semester credit hours of coursework at another accredited college or university with a minimum 2.0 grade point average and reapply for admission before returning to UTSA. In all circumstances, students who are admitted provisionally must meet the same academic standards as other students to maintain satisfactory academic standing (see Chapter 4, General Academic Regulations– Undergraduate).
Deferred Admission
If the applicant does not meet admission requirements after initial review, admission may be deferred pending completion of a minimum of 30 transferable credit hours at an accredited college or university with a grade point average of at least a 2.0. Applicants offered Deferred Admission are encouraged to take advantage of transfer advising services offered by the Office of Admissions, to use transfer guides found at the UTSA Web site to assist in course selection during the period of deferment, and to reapply to UTSA according to the procedures outlined in the “Transfer Students” section of this chapter.
Coordinated Admission Program– The University of Texas at Austin
UTSA is a University of Texas System Component Partner in the UT Austin’s Coordinated Admission Program (CAP). Some Texas freshman applicants who are not admitted to UT Austin are offered participation in the Coordinated Admission Program (CAP). The program offers students the opportunity to begin their undergraduate studies at a UT System university and earn the right to complete their undergraduate coursework at The University of Texas at Austin. These students receive the CAP offer from UT Austin and must submit an acceptance contract to UT Austin no later than May 1, 2006. If students designate UTSA as their partner school when submitting the contract, their initial application information is forwarded to UTSA from UT Austin; they do not need to submit a second application to UTSA. However, students who send AP and Dual Credit Scores/Grades to UT Austin must request that this documentation be sent to UTSA for evaluation. The admission decision is often made prior to high school graduation and, therefore, admission is conditional for students who have not yet graduated from high school. An official copy of the final high school transcript reflecting the student’s graduation date must be requested to be sent to UTSA to ensure admission status, financial aid eligibility and registration for future semesters.
Students who are admitted to the UT Austin Coordinated Admission Program in Fall 2006 must complete, by June 1, 2007, 30 transferable semester credit hours from a selected curriculum in residence at UTSA and maintain a minimum cumulative 3.2 grade point average in all prescribed hours with no grade lower than “C.” Those students who accomplish this are guaranteed admission to UT Austin into either the College of Liberal Arts or the College of Natural Sciences. Students in this program may compete for admission into other majors at UT Austin, but they are guaranteed admission only into one of these two specific colleges.
CAP students cannot count placement credit or other coursework not earned in residence at UTSA as part of the 30 hours, although this work will be evaluated and may be accepted by UT Austin later according to UT Austin policies. UTSA students admitted into this program must select courses from a list approved by UT Austin and be advised by the Colleges’ Freshman Advising Center (CFAC). Students who do not complete the requirements by June 1, 2007, will no longer be guaranteed admission to UT Austin, although they may apply there as a transfer student and be evaluated as part of a competitive transfer pool. CAP students who decide to remain at UTSA rather than transfer to UT Austin should complete a CFAC Opt-out Letter which is available from the academic advisors at UTSA’s Colleges’ Freshman Advising Center (CFAC).
Recommended Preparation
UTSA expects each applicant to be prepared for academic work at the university level. High school students who plan to apply to UTSA are strongly encouraged to prepare for university study by taking courses in language skills, quantification skills, and other subjects contributing to a broad academic background (English, foreign languages, speech, social sciences, history, mathematics, sciences, and the fine arts).
The recommended curriculum and number of high school units (a year of study in one subject at an accredited secondary school) follow:
Subject |
Units |
English |
4 |
Mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and advanced mathematics) |
3 or more |
One foreign language |
2 or more |
Natural science |
3 |
Social science |
3.5 |
Fine arts |
1 or more |
These specific units, although not required for admission, are recommended. Students who enroll at UTSA and who have knowledge in certain subjects may be able to earn credit toward graduation through the credit by examination program outlined in Chapter 4, General Academic Regulations– Undergraduate, of this bulletin.
Early Admission of High School Students
High school students who have junior or senior class standing may be admitted under the Early Admission Program and enroll in UTSA courses while completing their high school studies. This policy is designed to address the needs of individual high school students who want to start earning college credit while in high school.
Early Admission is not intended for students who want to earn simultaneous credit toward high school graduation and a university degree, or for students who enroll as part of a group of students under the terms of an agreement between UTSA and the student’s school district. Such applicants should refer to the policy under the heading Dual Credit Program Admission in this chapter.
Early Admission status is granted for one semester and requires an abbreviated admission procedure for students wishing to continue as an Early Admission student beyond the initial semester of enrollment.
First-Time Early Admission Criteria
To qualify for Early Admission, students must take the SAT or the ACT test and earn the following scores:
Minimum Total SAT Score |
Minimum Total ACT Score |
1070 |
23 |
Procedures
Continuing Student Early Admission Procedure
Early admission is granted for one semester only. As such, students enrolled under the Early Admission status who wish to continue beyond the initial semester of enrollment should:
Enrollment Procedures
Dual Credit Program Admission*
Dual Credit Program Admission is designed for high school students who want to simultaneously earn credit toward high school graduation and a university degree, or for students who enroll as part of a group of students under the terms of an agreement between UTSA and the student’s school district.
Dual Credit Program Admission is not intended for high school students who simply want to get an early start earning college credit. Such applicants should refer to the policy under the heading Early Admission of High School Students in this chapter.
Enrollment Requirements
Procedures
* In accordance with Chapter 4 under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rules (Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 1). Rules Applying to All Public Institutions of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter D, Dual Credit Partnership Between Secondary Schools and Texas Public Colleges.
Transfer Students
Students should apply for admission as transfer students if they have previously completed any credit courses at the college level after high school graduation, with the exception of those who attend college during the summer immediately after high school graduation (first-time freshmen). Applicants may be attending another accredited college or university at the time of their application to UTSA.
Applicants for admission as transfer students must have at least a “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) admission grade point average. When calculating the grade point average for transfer students to determine eligibility for admission, all college-level courses considered transferable to the University are used in the calculation.
Applicants who are enrolled at another regionally-accredited college or university at the time of application and have at least a “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) admission grade point average may be admitted pending receipt of final transcripts verifying the grade point average. For applicants who are currently enrolled in another college or university and do not meet these requirements, determination of eligibility for admission may be deferred until all final transcripts are received. When transfer students have met all of the admission requirements listed in this bulletin, they will be granted admission.
Submission of an official copy of the college transcript(s) reflecting all coursework attempted prior to enrollment at UTSA is required. Financial aid can be applied toward tuition and fees upon submission of the complete college transcript(s) indicating all college coursework attempted. Registration for future semesters is also contingent upon receipt of the college transcript(s).
With Fewer Than 30 Semester Credit Hours
Applicants for admission who have earned fewer than 30 semester credit hours from accredited colleges or universities must:
With 30 or More Semester Credit Hours
Applicants for admission to UTSA who have earned 30 or more semester credit hours from accredited colleges or universities must:
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Admission Criteria and Procedures
UTSA offers a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) degree for students who have graduated from a regionally accredited, two-year college with an Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.) degree. The following B.A.A.S. degrees are offered: Early Childhood Language and Literacy Studies; Children, Family, Community; Criminal Justice; and Mexican American Studies.
Applicants to the B.A.A.S. program must:
To apply for admission in the B.A.A.S. program, applicants must:
See the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog for B.A.A.S. degree requirements.
Admission by Individual Approval
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements discussed above are reviewed individually. Exceptional circumstances should be addressed, in writing, to the Admission Committee.
Declaration of Previous College Work Attempted
Students are not at liberty to disregard previous college work attempted. All students transferring to UTSA must list all colleges attended on their UTSA application for admission. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment, permanent dismissal from UTSA, or other appropriate disciplinary action.
Transfer Coursework
Upon admission, UTSA grants credit for college-level transfer coursework, earned with a grade of “D” or higher, from regionally-accredited colleges and universities. Applicability of such coursework toward the UTSA degree plan is at the discretion of the major academic department. General information about transferring courses may be found in Chapter 1 of the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog.
Transfer Programs
Transfer programs have been designed to help students attending certain community colleges graduate from UTSA without losing credit in the transfer. Students must meet the general admission requirements set forth in this bulletin as well as any additional specific admission requirements of the various degree programs.
UTSA has established transfer programs with Austin Community College, Coastal Bend College, Del Mar College, Laredo Community College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, South Texas Community College, Southwest Texas Junior College, and The Victoria College.
Students completing coursework as part of the recommended plan of study that appears in the transfer plan for one of the above colleges may complete their remaining coursework at UTSA and earn a bachelor’s degree from UTSA in their respective discipline.
Transient Status
Applicants actively seeking a degree at a college or university (home institution) other than UTSA may be considered for admission to UTSA as a transient student. Transient enrollment is limited to one semester only. Transient students are non-degree-seeking and are not eligible for Financial Aid. Applicants wishing to attend UTSA for a period longer then one semester, or in a degree-seeking status, must reapply for admission for the following semester according to the transfer application guidelines outlined in the current UTSA Information bulletin. Transient students assume responsibility for selecting courses at UTSA that meet the home institution requirements.
Requirements
Qualified applicants will be in good academic standing, eligible to return to the home institution, and enrolled there during the semester/quarter immediately preceding the selected semester at UTSA. Transient students are not required to participate in the Texas Success Initiative while enrolled at UTSA.
Transient Applicant Procedures
Submit to the UTSA Admissions Office:
OR
Academic Fresh Start
Texas residents who otherwise would not meet UTSA’s admission requirements because of college grades may apply for admission to UTSA under the Academic Fresh Start statute (Texas Education Code, § 51.931). Under this program, academic course credits or grades earned 10 or more years before the semester for which the student seeks enrollment are not considered for admission purposes.
At the time of application, applicants seeking admission under the Academic Fresh Start statute must inform the Office of Admissions in writing of their intent by submitting an Academic Fresh Start form, available in the Office of Admissions. Students admitted under this program will not receive any credit for courses taken 10 or more years before enrollment.
Students who plan to pursue graduate degrees should note that if their baccalaureate degree was earned under the Academic Fresh Start statute, only the grade point average of the coursework that applied to the baccalaureate degree as stated under the Academic Fresh Start restrictions will be evaluated. However, other standard evaluation criteria for graduate study will apply.
Admission under Academic Fresh Start does not change a student’s financial aid obligations for courses not considered for admission purposes.
There are circumstances whereby an applicant or admitted student may wish to cancel his or her admission to UTSA. Cancellation of admission triggers automatic cancellation of course registrations, financial aid awards, and housing applications and contracts.
Restrictions
Applicants and admitted students may cancel their admission any time prior to the first day of class for the expected semester of enrollment as indicated on the application for admission.
Special students are transfer students who enroll in courses only at the undergraduate level without pursuing a degree at UTSA. First-time freshmen and international students may not apply as special students. Because special students are not working toward a degree, they may be ineligible for financial assistance.
Applicants with fewer than 30 undergraduate semester credit hours attempted at an accredited college or university must meet the same admission requirements as first-time freshmen, have at least a “C” average (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) on all college-level coursework, and be in good standing at the last institution attended.
Applicants who have attempted 30 or more undergraduate semester credit hours must have at least a “C” average (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the last 30 hours attempted and be in good academic standing at the last accredited college or university attended. Even though admission is based on the last 30 undergraduate semester credit hours attempted, students must list all colleges and universities attended on the admission application.
Special students desiring to be regular degree-seeking students must reapply for admission and meet the same admission requirements as those listed for transfer students. Applications must be submitted in accordance with the application dates stated in this bulletin.
Definition
Applications from individuals who plan to enroll while residing in the United States using a nonpermanent are processed as international. This includes applications received from other countries as well as applications received from students currently attending U.S. high schools, colleges, or universities. International students are encouraged to use the International Student Common Application www.applytexas.org (electronic version) but may use UTSA’s International Student Application for Admission (paper version).
All international students, including first-time freshmen and transfer students, must:
TOEFL Internet |
TOEFL Computer |
TOEFL Paper |
IELTS |
|
English Language Assessment Program (ELAP) Exempt |
100 |
250 |
600 |
7 |
Admission Qualification* |
61 |
173 |
500 |
5 |
Conditional Admission** |
32 |
97 |
400 |
3.5 |
Ph.D. Admission |
79 |
213 |
550 |
6.5 |
*The UTSA English Language Assessment Program is required of all new students. Students will be assigned to take up to three English as a Second Language classes if it is judged the courses will benefit the student.
**Students are admitted to the Intensive English Program with a guarantee that they are accepted to the bachelor’s degree program of their choice as soon as the appropriate level of English proficiency has been achieved. Conditional admission is not available to graduate students. The I-20 issued by the university covers both programs.
TOEFL is an examination written by The Educational Testing Service of The College Board. For more information visit www.toefl.org. IELTS is jointly managed by University of Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages (Cambridge ESOL) Examinations, British Council, and IDP Education Australia: IELTS Australia. For more information visit www.ielts.org.
The TOEFL or IELTS will be waived if:
Fall Semester June 1
Spring Semester October 15
Summer Semester March 1
International Freshmen
Applicants for admission to UTSA as international first-time freshmen must:
International Transfer Students
Transferring from Schools outside the United States. International transfer students who have attended a college or university in a country other than the United States must:
Transferring from Schools within the United States. International transfer students who have attended another college or university in the United States must have completed at least 30 semester credit hours with a “C” average (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) on all college work attempted.
Each applicant for admission is responsible for ensuring that the State of Texas Common Application and all required application materials (nonrefundable application fee, SAT or ACT test results, official transcripts, etc.) are on file in the Office of Admissions by the application deadlines. The State of Texas Common Application may be submitted electronically through the common application Web site at www.applytexas.org or the University Web site at www.utsa.edu. Printed copies of the application are available in high school and community college counseling centers and at the UTSA 1604 and Downtown campuses. An admission decision is not made until the applicant’s file is complete. All documents submitted in support of an application become the property of UTSA and cannot be returned. Offers of admission are valid only for the semester indicated in the acceptance letter.
Students who are admitted for any semester and do not register for courses must submit a new State of Texas Common Application and application fee to apply for any future semester. Any subsequent applications must be in accordance with current admission requirements. New transcripts, test scores, and other supporting documents may be required since files for admitted students who do not register are not retained indefinitely, and to ensure the application file reflects the applicant’s complete academic record prior to enrollment at UTSA.
The University reserves the right to decline admission to applicants with criminal convictions.
Students are urged to apply for admission as early as possible so that matters regarding admission can be resolved well in advance of the beginning of a semester. Applicants whose files are completed by the following priority application deadlines have increased availability of courses and other campus resources during registration:
U.S. Resident PRIORITY Processing Application Deadlines
Fall Semester April 1
Spring Semester November 1
Summer Semester March 1
U.S. Resident FINAL Application Deadlines
Fall Semester July 1
Spring Semester December 1
Summer Semester May 1
Students must have all application materials (application, nonrefundable application fee, and all required supporting documents) on file in the Office of Admissions by the application deadlines. Beyond these dates, applications will not be accepted.
A student who is not admitted to UTSA may appeal the admission decision by submitting a letter of appeal to the Office of Admissions. The letter should contain additional information related to the student’s academic history and educational goals. Any evidence of an applicant’s ability to be successful in college that was not presented in the initial application should be submitted with the letter. After the Admission Review Committee further evaluates the student’s application file, the student is notified in writing of the final decision. During this evaluation process, the Admission Review Committee reserves the right to request additional documentation required to render an admission decision.
Former UTSA students who have not been in attendance for more than three semesters must submit the State of Texas Common Application by the application deadline. The application may be submitted electronically through the common application Web site www.applytexas.org or the UTSA Web site http://www.utsa.edu/Admissions/. Printed copies of the application are available in high school and community college counseling centers and at the UTSA 1604 and Downtown campuses.
All former students returning to UTSA who have attended other institutions of higher education since they were last enrolled at UTSA must submit an official transcript from each institution. Eligibility for readmission depends on the student’s academic status at the conclusion of the last UTSA semester of enrollment and, for those required to apply for admission, performance on any subsequent college or university work attempted. Evaluation of any subsequent coursework attempted is based on the same admission requirements for new transfer students. Former UTSA students who were academically dismissed during their previous period of enrollment and wish to return to UTSA should follow the guidelines outlined in the Academic Standing/Academic Dismissaland Reinstatement Policy and Procedures portion of this bulletin contained in Chapter 4, General Academic Regulations– Undergraduate.
Students who withdrew from the University to perform military service (not including Texas National Guard training exercises) will not have to requalify for admission and will be readmitted upon request made within one year of being released from active military service. A returning student may be eligible for the same financial assistance provided before the student’s withdrawal.
The Office of Admissions reserves the right to require students to resubmit official documents from former institutions at the time of applying for readmission.
The College of Business seeks to use available resources in ways that prepare as many qualified students as possible for careers in business. The undergraduate degree admissions policy of the College of Business seeks to identify those students most likely to succeed in an undergraduate business education. Supporting this admission philosophy is a Business Scholars Program which helps promising students from disadvantaged backgrounds prepare for academic and professional success. In addition, a business minor is available to all UTSA students who seek a strong foundation in business.
The specific criteria for admission to the College of Business are listed in the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog. Generally, applicants meeting all UTSA undergraduate admission requirements and entering the University with fewer than 30 hours of college credit will be directly admitted to any College of Business major based primarily on their high school class rankings and successful completion of the University’s Success Initiative. Internal transfer students and external applicants who have completed 30 or more hours of transferable college credit will be directly admitted to any College of Business major based primarily on grade point averages and the successful completion of certain lower-division college coursework. Applicants for admission to the College of Business who do not meet the criteria for direct admission will be admitted to the College as prebusiness students.
Subsequent eligibility of students admitted as prebusiness students will be based on several factors, including academic performance in UTSA College of Business courses and the availability of departmental resources to support various academic disciplines. The UTSA Undergraduate Catalog has additional details regarding these provisions and the College of Business requirements for students to remain in good academic standing with both the University and the College.
The Honors College is a community of highly talented and motivated students who want the excitement and stimulation of a comprehensive, urban university and the individual attention available in an Honors College. The Honors College is open to students from all academic disciplines. Members of the Honors College pursue a rigorous academic program which satisfies all requirements of their academic departments and colleges and goes beyond those requirements to provide the basis for outstanding achievement and appropriate recognition for that achievement. The Honors College offers small classes with greater opportunities for student participation, increased student-faculty contact, greater individual attention, lively discussions of important issues, special interdisciplinary seminars, community service opportunities, encouragement of study abroad, learning of foreign languages, and supervised research experiences. All these activities are designed to challenge talented students.
Participation in the Honors College supplements, but does not replace, work in a major field. Credits earned in Honors College courses may be used to satisfy Core Curriculum requirements or specific degree requirements, when appropriate. Honors College advisors work with advisors in other colleges to assure that students meet all requirements of their major and Honors curriculum.
Transfer students and students currently enrolled at UTSA are eligible for admission if they have a grade point average of 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale) or above. High school students are eligible for admission if they are ranked in the top 10 percent of their class or have a combined SAT score of 1100 or have a composite ACT score of 26. Although students are admitted throughout the year, high school and transfer students must submit their applications by February 1 to be considered for Presidential Honors Scholarships.
Students who wish to apply for admission to the Honors College should contact the Office of the Dean of the Honors College. Applications are reviewed and Honors students are selected by members of the Advisory Committee on Honors Education. Selection is based on grades, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and writing samples.
UTSA is approved by the State Board for Educator Certification to recommend students for teaching certificates in various baccalaureate degree areas. Students seeking a standard teaching certificate or seeking certification endorsements should apply for admission to the certification program through the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) Advising and Certification Center. Applicants may be either degree-seeking or special students.
Undergraduates seeking elementary teacher certification must complete the Interdisciplinary Studies degree as outlined in the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog. Individuals seeking secondary certification should complete the bachelor’s degree requirements in their academic specialization while coordinating with the COEHD Advising and Certification Center to fulfill certification requirements. Students wishing to add additional teaching fields to their standard teaching certificate or graduate students seeking professional certification must also coordinate with the Center.
Specific information regarding admission requirements to the Teacher Certification undergraduate certification programs may be obtained in the COEHD Advising and Certification Center. Requirements for admission to the undergraduate Teacher Certification Program include:
*Criminal History Checks. UTSA students must submit to a criminal history check every semester they interact directly with any minor(s) or legal adult(s) of diminished capacity. Results will be shared with Independent School Districts (ISDs) and/or the receiving agency. Students who are unable to provide a clear criminal background check may not be able to complete the Teacher Certification Program. In accordance with Article 6252-13c, Texas Civil Statutes, the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) may suspend or revoke a teacher certificate or refuse to issue a teacher certificate for a person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor for a crime that directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the teaching profession.
Students are encouraged to initiate and maintain contact with an academic advisor in the COEHD Advising and Certification Center in order to stay informed of certification and graduation requirements.
Fitness to Teach Policy
The College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) has a responsibility to the educational community to ensure that individuals whom the University recommends to the State of Texas for teaching certification are worthy to join the teaching profession. All teacher candidates in the UTSA Teacher Certification Program are expected to demonstrate that they are prepared to teach children and youth. This preparation results from the combination of successful completion of University coursework and the demonstration of important human characteristics and dispositions all teachers should possess. The UTSA Fitness to Teach policy addresses these important aspects of teacher preparation. The Fitness to Teach policy can be accessed from the COEHD Web page. Copies may also be obtained in the COEHD Advising and Certification Center.
College of Education and Human Development Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) Exemption Guidelines for Students Seeking Admission to the Teacher Certification Program
Coursework Performance
Students may use performance in specific courses to become exempt from corresponding sections of the THEA. All courses used for exemption purposes must have been taken at UTSA and within five years from the date of admission to the teacher certification program.
For undergraduate students seeking admission to the Teacher Certification Program, a grade of “B” or better in one of the following courses must have been achieved in order to be declared exempt:
THEA Reading – “B” or better in a sophomore level or higher Literature course
THEA Mathematics – “B” or better in College Algebra with Applications (MAT 1023)
THEA Writing – “B” or better in WRC 1013 and WRC 1023
Testing Exemptions
ACT Composite –23 English and Math part scores–19. Taken within the last five years.
SAT Combined Scor e – 1070 and verbal scores of at least 500 and math scores of at least 500. Taken within the last five years.
TAAS Exit Level Scale Scores: Math = TLI X–86; Reading = TLI X–89; Writing = 1770. Taken within the last three years.
TAKS scaled score of at least 2200 on the mathematics section (for math exemption) and scaled score of at least 2200 on the English Language Arts section (for reading and writing exemption). Taken within the last three years.
Exemption for Hearing Impaired Students
Hearing impaired students who plan to enter a teacher certification program may substitute the Stanford Achievement Test for the THEA. Passing scores are as follows:
Reading Comprehension– 29
Mathematics– 66
Language– 37
Study Skills– 19
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