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Explore the Forty Acres and meet current College of Natural Sciences students.

Campus Tours

Campus walking tours and the UT Welcome Center are overseen by the university’s Office of Admissions . Academic programs in the College of Natural Sciences span the campus and many spots you might see. From the Gates-Dell Complex that houses our Department of Computer Science to Welch Hall, UT’s largest academic building, to the iconic UT turtle pond, Natural Sciences is a major presence in any introduction to our campus.

• Plan your visit as a prospective student
• Schedule a campus walking tour

Information Sessions

Learn more about the College of Natural Sciences with our overview session that highlights what the college offers, from majors and degree options, to opportunities to conduct research, to belonging in a student community or honors programs. Our general session introduces you to life in the college. There are additional opportunities certain times of year to register for sessions with specific departments. We hope to see you soon! 

• Register for a session
• Questions? Contact the Admissions Center

Honors Program Sessions

College-wide honors programs—Polymathic Scholars, Dean’s Scholars and Health Science Scholars—and School of Human Ecology honors programs (Honors in Advanced Nutritional Sciences and Honors in Advanced Human Development and Family Sciences) host information sessions at 2 p.m. on select Fridays during the fall semester. Hear from current students who can answer questions and speak about their honors experiences. 

Visit Computer Science

Coffee chats and building tours in the Department of Computer Science are available on many Mondays and Fridays for those who schedule ahead. 

• Find details about Computer Science visits

Health Professions & UTeach

Appointments with students who serve as peer mentors in the college’s Health Professions Office require pre-scheduling for prospective students who are exploring health care pathways. Contact [email protected] to learn more. Students wishing to join UTeach, our science and mathematics teacher training program, are welcome to schedule an appointment two weeks in advance and outside of peak periods with a UTeach advisor .

See Textiles & Apparel

Please email Professor Sara Stewart Stevens at least two weeks in advance if you are interested in scheduling a Textiles and Apparel program visit and tour.

Visitor parking is available by the hour in any of the campus parking garages. The closest garages to our buildings are the 27th Street Garage (TSG), Speedway Garage (SWG), San Antonio Garage (SAG) and San Jacinto Garage (SJG).

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Visiting our Undergraduate Programs Visiting our Graduate Programs College Fairs Information for Non-Music Majors Group Visits and Tours Directions and Accommodations

We invite you to explore opportunities to learn more about The University of Texas at Austin, the College of Fine Arts, and the Butler School of Music. 

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INFORMATION SESSIONS AND CAMPUS TOURS

Campus walking tours.

Walking tours are currently only offered to high school juniors, seniors and admitted freshmen. The campus tour is an extensive walking tour that will highlight student life, research, and the educational experience of The University of Texas at Austin. Guests will get an inside look at what makes The University of Texas at Austin one of the top universities in the country!

In-Person Interest Sessions

Learn about UT Austin's colleges, schools, academic programs and more. These sessions are hosted across campus and provide guests the chance to learn more about a particular resources or academic opportunity on campus. In-person Fine Arts sessions are available most Fridays.

Virtual Information Sessions

Admissions Information Sessions are held once or twice a month. Many academic programs, including Fine Arts , also offer virtual sessions.

Fine Arts Information Sessions

The in-person and virtual sessions for prospective students include a presentation overview of the College of Fine Arts followed by department-specific breakout sessions during which you can view our facilities (in-person only) and ask questions about the many creative opportunities available to our students! Advance registration is required.

SHADOW DAYS FOR PROSPECTIVE MUSIC MAJORS

Experience a day in the life of a Butler School student with a music major host! We invite you to spend a day attending music classes and rehearsals. Plan to reserve 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for your Shadow Day. Your final schedule may differ based on your host student's class and rehearsal schedule.

Shadow Day requests for the spring 2024 semester are closed.

High school seniors will be invited to schedule a Shadow Day in the fall 2024 semester. Shadow Days will be available Monday to Friday between Sept. 18 and Nov. 22. The request form will be available beginning Sept. 4. Requests submitted prior to that date will be reviewed after Sept. 4. We require at  least two weeks-notice (ten business days)  to make arrangements.

The University of Texas at Austin will not take custodial responsibility of minors while participating in a Shadow Day. Custodial responsibility will remain with teachers, parents, legal guardians and chaperones .

BUTLER SCHOOL OF MUSIC TOURS

Guided tours.

Guided tours are available as a part of the Fine Arts Information Session and Tour , which is offered most Fridays.

Self-Guided Tours

We invite you to participate in a self-guided tour of the Butler School of Music facilities for an inside look at some of the classrooms and rehearsal spaces.

APPOINTMENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE UNDERGRADUATE MUSIC MAJORS

Sarah Goerg, Assistant Director for Admissions, is happy to arrange meetings with prospective freshmen and transfer applicants who are interested in majoring in music. Sarah is not available to meet with prospective non-music majors or evaluate transcripts.

At least one week advance notice is required to schedule an individual appointment.  Please understand that appointments are for informational purposes and do not influence admissions decisions.

Appointment Availability

• On campus appointments are available between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays only.
• Virtual   and phone appointments are available between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
• Appointments are not available when the university is closed: Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; the day after Thanksgiving; Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 1, 2025; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Memorial Day; Emancipation Day (Juneteenth); Independence Day. 
• Summer 2024 Exceptions : Appointments are not available May 20 to June 30.

Request an Undergraduate Admissions Appointment

If you would like to visit with a member of the Butler School of Music faculty, please email them directly to request an appointment.

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Visiting our Graduate Programs

Appointments for prospective graduate students.

Dan Seriff, Graduate Admissions Coordinator, is happy to arrange meetings with prospective graduate applicants.

• On campus appointments are available between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only.
• Virtual and phone  appointments are available between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
• Exceptions : Appointments are not available May 21 to 29.

Request a Graduate Admissions Appointment

SELF-GUIDED BUTLER SCHOOL OF MUSIC TOUR

We invite you to participate in a self-guided tour of the Butler School of Music facilities for an inside look at some of the classrooms and rehearsal spaces. Guided facility tours are not available at this time.

College Fairs

We invite you to visit with Butler School representatives at the following college fairs!

Music Admissions Roundtable Virtual College Fairs

Smu meadows performing and visual arts college fair.

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Location: Southern Methodist University, Owen Fine Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd, Dallas, TX 75205

Houston-Area Performing and Visual Arts College Fair

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Location: Shepherd School of Music , Alice Pratt Brown Hall,  6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005

Texas Music Educators Association Convention

Thursday, February 8, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. (College Night 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.) Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Henry B González Convention Center - 900 E. Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205

Information for Non-Music Majors

Are you planning to attend UT Austin in a major outside of music? Do you still want to play your instrument, sing or study music?

The Butler School welcomes non-music majors to take coursework, register for lessons and audition for ensembles.

Butler School of Music ensembles are open to any currently enrolled university student who can pass the ensemble audition. Visit the ensembles webpage for information.

Private Lessons & Group Instruction

Private lesson and group instruction courses for non-music majors are available in certain areas.

Academic Music Coursework

Visit the course schedule for a list of music coursework. Most classes will appear under the MUS field of study. Many academic music courses (theory, history, etc.) are restricted to allow only music majors to register, however, all MUS courses fulfilling the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) core curriculum requirement are open and unrestricted. Non-music majors are required to obtain instructor approval to register for restricted courses. The process for receiving instructor approval for a restricted course is described on the non-music major webpage . The Butler School of Music does not advise non-music majors, so music courses taken for degree purposes must be approved by your advisor for your major.

Undergraduate Certificates & Minors

Although the Butler School of Music does not offer a transcriptable certificate , students with an interest in fine arts might consider the certificates in Digital Arts & Media ,  Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship , Museum Studies and Textile Conservation and Museum Studies .

Transcript-recognized minors are available to students following the 2016-2018 catalog or later. The Butler School does not offer a minor in music. Students with an interest in fine arts might consider the Minor in Arts Management and Administration , the Art History Minor  and the Studio Art Minor .

Group Visits and Tours

We are able to accommodate groups of up to 50 people total, including chaperones. We suggest visits coincide with the rehearsal schedules of our flagship large ensembles on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The Concert Chorale, Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble rehearse from 12-2 p.m., while the Jazz Orchestra meets from 3-5 p.m.

Request a Group Visit

Maps, Directions and Parking Information

For information on navigating to and parking at the Butler School, visit our Directions & Parking page . 

The University of Texas at Austin is located in the heart of the city of Austin, just north of the downtown area. Campus is just two miles from the State Capitol. Main thoroughfares around campus include Guadalupe to the west, MLK to the south, Red River to the east and 26th (Dean Keeton) to the north.

The AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center is the university's premiere hotel and meeting site, and the only hotel located on the campus itself. Other hotels close to the Butler School of Music are Days Inn - University and Rodeway Inn - University .

The Butler School of Music cannot arrange or provide accommodations for any applicant or visitor.

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To find available dates and to register for a virtual info session, visit College of Natural Sciences Virtual Information Sessions . 

In-person coffee chats and building tours are available on Mondays and Fridays.  Visit   College of Natural Sciences In-Person Information Sessions   to register.  Please note that we are not offering class visits or in-person advisor meetings during this time.  

Ambassador visits are designed for high school juniors and seniors.  During the Spring semester, priority is given to admitted students. 

Tour the Bill and Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex

Explore our building with a current student Ambassador. See the labs and other facilities enjoyed by UTCS students.

Meet with a Current Student

Speak with a CS Ambassador about their college selection experience, why they chose UT, how they transitioned to college, how they enjoy living in Austin, and what it's REALLY like to be a UTCS major.

Attend a Virtual Info Session

Review the curriculum and discuss special programs like the Turing Scholars Honors, Texas CSB, 5-Year Integrated BS/MS, and student organizations.

Ambassador Visit FAQs

Who should participate in an Ambassador visit? Students who are interested in pursuing a CS degree at UT Austin and are high school juniors or seniors. Please note that during the Spring semester, priority is given to admitted students.

Are parents and guardians welcome to accompany students on their tour? Yes! Parents and guardians are welcome to attend all components of an Ambassador visit.

Can I come on a day when your calendar does not show a scheduled visit? If you would like to visit campus another day, please let us know when you email, and we will do our best to arrange a visit another day. But, we cannot guarantee we can accommodate requests outside of our scheduled visits. 

Where is the Department of Computer Science (UTCS)?   UTCS is located in the new Gates Dell Complex (GDC), at 2317 Speedway, just south of 24th St.  We're in region 5 on the  campus map .  You can click on our region of the map for more details.

Where do we go once we find the Gates Dell Complex (GDC)?    The Ambassador office is in the academic suite, GDC 2.702.  It's on the right after you enter GDC (from Speedway).

Where can we park?    The closest  UT parking garages  are the San Jacinto Garage (SJG, in region 6 on the campus map), the Speedway Garage (SWG, region 1), and the 27th Street Garage (TSG, region 1).  Parking for 4-8 hours is $15.  The walk to GDC from the garages is about 10 minutes.  

Is there a bus from the airport to campus?    Capital Metro's  Airport Flyer #100  comes to campus from the airport, and leaves the airport every hour and half hour.  Exit the airport from baggage claim and you'll see the bus stop on the far right on the median.  The bus costs $1.50.  It will drop you off on the east side of the football stadium, a 10-minute walk to GDC.  The stadium is in region 8 of the campus map.     

What hotels are near campus?    There are lots of  hotels near campus .  Our zip code is 78712, which you can use to search your favorite travel website.

Is breakfast available nearby, if we arrive early?    Lucky Lab operates GDC's coffee shop, the Qualcomm Cafe.  O's Campus Cafe is in the O'Donnell Building (POB) just north of GDC.  There's also food options in the WCP Student Activity Center (WCP) southeast of GDC.

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Interested in seeing what the Texas Engineering campus is like? There are several ways to visit the Cockrell School and UT Austin and learn more about our buildings and spaces, programs and resources, extracurricular and student group offerings, and life in Austin. Watch our Cockrell Campus Virtual Tour video, explore the engineering campus map, attend an information session, schedule a UT visit and more.

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Freshman Admission

Transfer admission, major-specific application requirements, readmission of former undergraduate students.

The Office of Admissions is responsible for the admission and readmission of undergraduate students to the University. Application procedures for freshman, transfer, former, international, and transient (visiting summer) students are outlined later in this chapter and details are available on Texas Admissions .

Application deadlines. For 2022-2023 undergraduate admission, application materials must be received in the Office of Admissions by the deadlines published on Applying for Admission .

Prospective students are encouraged to apply early for the enrollment period in which they are interested. Beginning the process early allows ample time for applicants to assure that their applications are complete by the deadline.

Application processing fees. A nonrefundable fee of $75 is required with each application for domestic undergraduate admission. (The undergraduate fee for transient admission, admission for visiting summer students, is $60.) Fee waivers based on financial need are available. International applicants (those who are not United States citizens or permanent residents) must submit a nonrefundable fee of $90; waivers are not available for international applicants.

Admission to requested majors. Although Texas law offers automatic admission to the University for eligible undergraduate applicants, it does not guarantee admission to an applicant's requested major. All undergraduate applicants are considered on a competitive basis through holistic review for admission to the majors they request.

Accepting admission. Applicants who are offered undergraduate admission to the University must take steps to accept the offer of admission. To accept admission, admitted students must pay a $200 enrollment deposit, which is applied to the payment of tuition when the student enrolls. Students who demonstrate financial need may qualify for assistance to cover the amount of the deposit. Enrollment deposits are not refundable.

Major changes following acceptance of admission. Undergraduate students are limited in their ability to change majors after accepting admission offers. Incoming undergraduates are not allowed to change majors from one college/school to another during summer or during orientation. Students interested in changing majors within their college/school should speak with an academic advisor about the requested change during orientation. Visit Internal Transfer for more information.

Rescinding offers of admission. The Office of Admissions has the authority to rescind an offer of admission to a student who, after being admitted to the University, fails to maintain the level of academic, achievement, or honor code standards that were displayed in the information the student submitted when applying for admission to the University. Applicants who falsify any part of their application or the documents required to complete the application process are subject to cancellation of their offer of admissions or disciplinary action. 

Students at the University are expected to conduct themselves in ways that reflect the University’s Student Honor Code .

Scholarship recipients. The executive director of admissions may admit recipients of bona fide scholarships.

Submitted application items. Official transcripts and test score reports submitted to the Office of Admissions will not be duplicated or returned to the student. Faxes of transcripts and applications are not accepted.

• Undergraduate Applicants with College Credit

Many undergraduate applicants come to the University after enrolling in college-level coursework or earning college credit.

Reporting previous college coursework. An applicant who has undertaken coursework at another collegiate institution (including freshman, transfer, reentry, and international applicants) must report all such coursework when applying for admission. Applicants who fail to report all college coursework or who otherwise falsify any part of their application or the documents required to complete the application process are subject to disciplinary action. Disciplinary action will include a one-year ban on enrollment and a permanent statement on the student’s record about the failure or falsification. Action may include expulsion and loss of credit for work taken subsequently at the University, as well as appropriate action by the dean of students.

Awarding college credit. The University awards college credit to some incoming undergraduate students for courses that are transferable from other colleges and universities, for designated scores on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams, for OnRamps courses and for dual credit courses the student took while in high school.

Students seeking transferable credit must submit official transcripts of all coursework taken at all other institutions for evaluation by the Office of Admissions. This evaluation determines whether the coursework could in any circumstances qualify for transfer credit at UT Austin, but it does not constitute approval of the credit for use toward a degree; such approval is solely within the jurisdiction of a student's academic dean.

The following policies govern evaluation of credit:

• Institution types: Transfer credit is generally awarded for academic course credit earned from regionally accredited institutions or from institutions that are candidates for regional accreditation if the course credit was earned during the candidacy period. In rare circumstances, course credit earned at other institutions may be accepted.
• Courses that are not transferable: Workforce (vocational) courses, developmental and remedial courses, and courses classified as below freshman level by the institution at which the student took them are not transferable and will not count toward a degree.
• Credit for military training: Transfer credit is awarded for some kinds of military training. Credit awarded for military training usually does not count toward the 24 hours of transferable credit needed to apply for admission.
• Coursework level: Junior and community college courses transfer as lower-division (freshman or sophomore) credit. Undergraduate courses from senior colleges transfer at the level (lower- or upper-division) at which the student took them. Graduate-level coursework is not transferable as undergraduate credit.
• Limits on use of credit toward degree: No limit is placed on the total amount of course credit accepted in transfer from either junior- or senior-level institutions. However, use of transfer credit toward a degree may be limited by the student’s academic dean.
• Credit by exam at another institution: Credit earned by examination at another institution is treated as transfer credit only if the sending institution records the credit on the student’s transcript with regular catalog course numbers and with a grade of at least C- , the symbol CR , or a similar designation representing credit earned without letter grade.
• Computing an applicant’s GPA: When computing an applicant’s grade point average (GPA) for admissions purposes, the Office of Admissions includes grades earned in all academic courses (except developmental courses), whether passed, failed, or repeated, including those in which the student earned a grade of D+ , D , or D- . However, a course in which the student earned a grade of D+ , D , D- , or F is not transferable and will not count toward a degree. An  A  or  A+  earned on transferable coursework is awarded four points in admission GPA calculations. (See Academic Policies and Procedures for information about how the University computes GPA.)
• Transfer coursework and the University’s GPA: Grades earned at other institutions are not averaged with grades earned at the University to determine the student’s internal University grade point average.

Disputed credit: If the University refuses to accept lower-division credit earned at another Texas public institution of higher education, the student and the sending institution will be given written notice that transfer credit was refused. If nontransfer of credit is disputed, the University will attempt to resolve the matter with the student and the sending institution according to applicable rules and guidelines of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. If the dispute is not resolved to the student’s or the sending institution’s satisfaction within forty-five days of the initial notification, the University will notify the Coordinating Board of the refusal of the transfer credit and the reasons for refusal. The Coordinating Board will resolve the dispute and notify the parties of its findings.

College credit for earning an International Baccalaureate diploma. Students who are admitted to the University and have earned an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma during high school may qualify for 24 hours of college credit. Details about the program are available from Student Testing Services .

College credit for military service. Military veterans who enroll as entering undergraduates (freshman, transfer, or returning students) at UT Austin and meet certain requirements are eligible to receive up to 12 semester hours of undergraduate elective coursework credit for the time they spent in the service. Eligibility requirements are defined in Section 51.3042 of the Texas Education Code .

The credit is awarded for having served, not for any college-level courses that the veteran may have taken while in the military. To be eligible to receive credit for military service, a veteran must

• Have graduated from a public or private high school accredited by a generally recognized accrediting organization or from a high school operated by the United States Department of Defense.
• Have completed at least two years of service in the armed services (unless the veteran was discharged because of a disability).
• Have been honorably discharged from the armed forces.

Admitted students who may qualify for credit for military service should speak with a representative of the Office of Admissions upon enrollment at the University.

• Recruiting Students for Undergraduate Admission

The Office of Admissions offers a variety of services and resources to assist prospective students with the undergraduate admissions application process. Undergraduate applicants are encouraged to use all available resources, especially consultation with the University’s admissions representatives and counselors.

Admissions representatives work in communities throughout the state of Texas. The University’s admissions representatives provide detailed information about, and assistance with, the freshman and transfer admissions and enrollment processes through consultation, information sessions, and local events.

The Office of Admissions participates in a variety of activities and efforts designed to recruit prospective freshman and transfer students.

• Collaborating with high school counselors in Texas and in other states and with junior and community college officers across the state.
• Hosting counseling and information sessions and conducting campus tours for prospective freshman and transfer students.
• Hosting meetings with representatives from UT Austin admissions, student affairs, and academic affairs offices for prospective transfer students visiting the campus.
• Hosting on-campus events for prospective freshman and transfer students.
• Participating in community college recruiting events across the state and visiting community colleges and business and industry locations to provide information for prospective transfer students.
• Participating in college nights and college fairs across the state and the nation to provide information to prospective freshman and transfer students.
• Working with academic and student affairs offices and departments across campus to assist students in their transition to UT Austin.
• Working with alumni and outreach centers across the state and nation to facilitate student recruiting through information distribution, events, and activities.

Freshman applicants should take advantage of the detailed information and resources available through Texas Admissions - Freshman .

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible to apply for freshman admission, an applicant must:

• Have graduated or be on track to graduate from high school or receive a GED and
• Not have enrolled in another college or university after graduating from high school or earning a GED.

To be eligible to apply for freshman admission, a Texas public high school applicant must also be on track to graduate under the high school coursework requirements defined in the state’s Uniform Admission Policy . Texas private high school applicants and applicants from Department of Defense schools must be on track to complete coursework that is equal in content and rigor to the requirements in the Uniform Admission Policy. See Admission Decisions below for information about requirements for automatic admission.

No student is exempt from the University’s minimum coursework requirements: four units of language arts, two units of a single foreign language, three units of mathematics at the level of Algebra I or higher, two units of science, three units of social studies, one and one-half units of electives, and one-half unit of fine arts. (Computer science/programming courses may be used to fulfill the admissions foreign language requirement.)

Meeting the minimum requirements makes a student eligible to apply for admission, but exceeding the minimum is often necessary for applicants to be competitive for admission to many of the University's academic programs.

Under Texas law, graduates of unaccredited high schools may seek admission to the University.

Admission Deficiencies 

Some applicants may be required to complete the University’s deficiency process in order to meet UT Austin’s minimum coursework requirements. Applicants who appear to be deficient after applying for admission are notified by the Office of Admissions that they must submit additional information through an online process. Notified students who fail to complete the deficiency process will not be considered for admission.

Admitted students must complete the coursework required to remove a deficiency before they enroll at the University. A deficiency in foreign language must be removed by achieving first-year college-level credit in a foreign or classical language, by earning a passing score on the appropriate placement examination given by the University, or by taking computer science/programming coursework, when applicable. A deficiency in mathematics must be removed by earning credit for  Mathematics 301 , College Algebra , or  Mathematics 303D , Applicable Mathematics , or an equivalent transfer course. For all other subjects, one semester of college credit is required to remove a deficiency of one year or less of high school credit.

Freshman Application Procedures

To be considered for admission as a freshman, an applicant must submit all required items by the deadline published on Texas Admissions .

• Application.  A completed Freshman application .
• Transcript and rank.  An official high school transcript showing coursework information through the end of the junior year along with information about the applicant's class rank and high school class size (usually noted on the transcript). If your high school does not rank students, provide a statement from your school describing its policy, a copy of your school's profile, and a GPA or grade distribution report. 
• High school coursework or exemption information.  Documentation showing that the applicant is on track to meet high school coursework requirements or is requesting an exemption to meet the state's Uniform Admissions Policy; applicants who claim an exemption based on equivalent coursework must submit a certification/exemption form as described above.
• Test score.  An official test score report for the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT Assessment. Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to be considered official. For the 2022-2023 application, this requirement is suspended. More information may be found on Texas Admissions-Freshman . 
• Fee or waiver request.  The application processing fee or a request for a fee waiver.

Additional requirements for some applicants. In addition to the items required of all applicants, some applicants are required to submit additional items. Some applicants, for example, may be required to submit the online Student Information Form to provide details about high school coursework. In addition, international freshman applicants must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores as well as evidence of sufficient financial support while studying in the United States. In addition, some majors require applicants to submit major-specific application requirements .

Additional information about applying for freshman admission, including details about reporting rank, high school coursework requirements, and testing requirements, is available on Texas Admissions - Freshman .

Keeping prospective students informed: In accordance with the admissions policy adopted by the University of Texas System Board of Regents, the Office of Admissions works diligently to keep students informed about items needed to complete an admissions application and about the status of their individual applications throughout the process. MyStatus – a secure online portal for UT Austin applicants – provides detailed information about application status (incomplete, complete, in review, etc.) and about items needed to complete an application for admission. The Office of Admissions also notifies applicants by email of the need to visit MyStatus for application information.

Reporting dual credit.  A freshman applicant may not disregard any part of their academic record, including college credit earned as dual credit. Such coursework must be reported when applying for admission, and the applicant must submit official transcripts of the coursework.

Freshman Application Review Process

In keeping with the admissions policy adopted by the University of Texas System Board of Regents, the Office of Admissions uses an individualized, holistic review process to consider each completed freshman application. Annual file review training is conducted to assure that files are reviewed consistently and fairly based on admission criteria.

Applications from students who qualify for automatic admission are reviewed to determine majors. Applications from students who are not eligible for automatic admission are reviewed to determine admissibility and to make decisions about majors.

The following items are considered during holistic review:

• Strength of academic background
• SAT Reasoning Test or ACT scores
• Record of achievements, honors, and awards
• Special accomplishments, work, and service both in and out of school
• Essay(s) and required short answers
• Special circumstances that put the applicant’s academic achievements into context, including the applicant's socioeconomic status, experience in a single parent home, family responsibilities, experience overcoming adversity, cultural background, race and ethnicity, the language spoken in the applicant’s home, and other information in the applicant’s file
• Recommendations (although not required)
• Competitiveness of the major to which the student applies

No specific class rank, test score, or other qualification by itself—other than automatic admission based on section 51.803 of the Texas Education Code or admission for top students from small Texas high school graduating classes—ensures admission.

Admission decisions are made on the basis of the information submitted as part of the student’s application. Applicants who believe that supplemental items will help convey information about their qualifications are encouraged to submit such items with their applications. Supplemental items often included with applications are expanded résumés of accomplishments and extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and letters addressing an applicant’s special circumstances.

Admission Decisions

The Office of Admissions uses an individualized, holistic review process to consider each completed freshman application. Applications from students who do not qualify for automatic admission are reviewed to determine which students will be offered admission and to determine majors for those offered admission. Applications from students who do qualify for automatic admission are reviewed to make decisions about majors.

Texas applicants eligible for automatic admission.  Section 51.803 of the Texas Education Code defines the rules that govern automatic admission to Texas universities. Under these rules, the University is required to use automatic admission to fill at least 75 percent of the spaces available to Texas residents in each admitted freshman class.

Each September, the University informs school districts of the rank that will be required to earn automatic admission to the University in the next application cycle. On September 16, 2020, the University notified school districts that it will automatically admit students in the top 6 percent of their high school classes to summer/fall 2022 and to spring 2023.

In addition to graduating under the coursework requirements found in the state’s Uniform Admission Policy , to be eligible for automatic admission, applicants from Texas public high schools must complete the Foundation High School Program with the Distinguished Level of Achievement. High school coursework exemptions are available for applicants who may be eligible for automatic admission and who attend private high schools in Texas or Department of Defense high schools. Available exemptions are based on achieving certain benchmarks on either the SAT or the ACT or completing high school coursework that is equal in content and rigor to the state’s high school graduation requirements.

In order for a student to qualify for automatic admission, the high school must report the student's rank as prescribed by section 51.803 of the Texas Education Code.

To be considered for admission to the Cockrell School of Engineering, the Jackson School of Geosciences, and the Environmental Science major in the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Natural Sciences, applicants who are otherwise eligible for automatic admission to the University should meet the calculus-readiness requirement. To be considered for admission to other math-intensive majors (mathematics, business, physics, or computer science), an applicant who is otherwise eligible for automatic admission to the University should demonstrate math proficiency. 

Automatic admission for military/veteran applicants.  Students who qualify for automatic admission to UT Austin at the time they graduate from high school and who join the military after graduation maintain eligibility for automatic admission for the period of time they serve in the military. Military or veteran applicants interested in enrolling at UT Austin following military service who have not enrolled in college-level coursework since high school graduation should apply for freshman admission. Such applicants are reviewed holistically with the freshman applicant pool to determine the major to which they will be offered admission. Qualified applicants who have enrolled in college-level coursework since high school graduation should apply for  transfer admission .

Applicants not eligible for automatic admission.  To be considered for freshman admission, applicants who are not eligible for consideration under the provisions of section 51.803 of the Texas Education Code must normally have graduated from or be on track to graduate from high school and have met the high school preparation requirements.

As a state-assisted institution, the University reserves 90 percent of its spaces for Texas residents per Texas law; 10 percent of the spaces are reserved for out-of-state and international students.

Notifying applicants of admission decisions. In keeping with the admissions policy adopted by the University of Texas System Board of Regents, the Office of Admissions notifies freshman applicants of their admission decisions as soon as possible. Summer/fall applicants who qualify for automatic admission are notified of their admissibility soon after their applications are complete. Decisions about majors for automatically admissible students and decisions about admission and majors for applicants who are not automatically admissible are made and delivered beginning in the fall. All freshman admissions decisions for summer/fall are communicated by the spring before the entry semester. The Office of Admissions also works to deliver spring decisions in a timely manner.

Alternative paths to admission.  The University works to identify and develop alternative admission programs that offer prospective students a clear path to completion of an undergraduate degree at the University. These programs include: Path to Admission through Co-Enrollment (PACE), a co-enrollment program with Austin Community College, and the Coordinated Admission Program (CAP), a University of Texas System program through which students enroll in a UT System university during their freshman year and then transfer to UT Austin—after successfully completing the program requirements—in order to complete their undergraduate studies.

Information about PACE requirements for the 2021-2022 academic year are available on Texas Admissions - Freshman . Information about CAP requirements for the 2021-2022 academic year is available on Texas Admissions - Freshman .

Prospective transfer applicants should take advantage of the detailed information and resources available on Texas Admissions - Transfer .

In most circumstances to be eligible for transfer admission consideration, an applicant must:

• Have graduated from high school or earned a GED
• Have enrolled in an institution of higher education following high school graduation or receipt of the GED
• Have earned 24 semester hours of transferable coursework at another college of university

While 30 semester hours of transfer credit is recommended for transfer applicants, students with at least 24 hours of credit will be considered based on the strength of their application and available spaces in the incoming class. In exceptional circumstances, students with fewer than 24 semester hours of credit may be considered for transfer admission under special review by appeal to the Executive Director of Admissions.

Ineligible at other institutions.  An applicant who is ineligible to continue at a previous institution for academic or disciplinary reasons is not eligible for admission to the University. There is no probationary or provisional admission for transfer applicants.

Degree holders.  Students who have obtained a degree at another college or university but are interested in working toward an undergraduate degree at UT Austin must apply for undergraduate transfer admission in the same way as students who have not yet earned a degree.

Former CAP and PACE participants.  Students who participated in the Coordinated Admission Program (CAP) or Path to Admission through Co-Enrollment (PACE) but did not complete the requirements or decided not to enroll at UT Austin despite successful completion of the requirements must apply for transfer admission if interested in attending UT Austin at a later date.

Additional situations requiring application for transfer.  UT Austin graduate students who are interested in taking undergraduate courses but who have never attended UT Austin as an undergraduate must apply for undergraduate transfer admission. The same is true for students who have taken only correspondence or extension courses at UT Austin as well as students who have taken only summer courses when enrolled as a visiting transient student.

Transfer Application Procedures

To be considered for transfer admission, an applicant must submit the items listed below by the application deadline . Official transcripts and test score reports submitted to the Office of Admissions will not be duplicated or returned to the student. Faxes of transcripts and applications are not accepted.

• Application and essays:  A completed Transfer application , including the required essays and statement of purpose.
• Transcripts:  Separate, official transcripts from each college attended, including any at which the applicant enrolled while in high school. Every college-level course the student took must be reported on a transcript from the institution at which the student enrolled in the course, even if it also appears on the transcript of another institution that accepted it for transfer credit. Summer and fall applicants must submit official transcripts of all coursework undertaken through the previous fall; spring applicants must submit official transcripts of all coursework undertaken through the previous summer.
• Fee (or exemption request):  The nonrefundable application fee or a request for an exemption, described in the section  Application Processing Fee .
• Résumé:  An expanded résumé that provides information about the applicant’s previous five years of academic, extracurricular, community, and work activities, honors, and awards.

The following items are required for some applicants:

• Permanent resident alien applicants must submit a photocopy of the front of the permanent resident card or temporary evidence of I-551 in the passport.
• Transfer applicants (including United States citizens and permanent residents) who have undertaken a significant amount of their college coursework in a country in which English is not the only language spoken must show proficiency in English by presenting a score on either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Details about possible exemptions are available on Texas Admissions - Transfer . 
• International transfer applicants must submit evidence of sufficient financial support while studying in the United States.

Required for enrollment.  Before enrolling at the University, admitted transfer students must submit an official high school transcript. The transcript is used to verify completion of the units in foreign language and mathematics that are requirements of many university degrees. Although the high school transcript is not required for admission, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit it with other admissions credentials by the deadline.

Automatic admission for eligible transfer applicants.  Section 51.8035 of the Texas Education Code establishes criteria for automatic admission to the University for qualifying transfer applicants who began their studies at a Texas community or junior college following high school graduation. Visit Automatic Transfer Admission for details.

Automatic admission for military/veteran applicants.  Students who qualify for automatic admission to UT Austin at the time they graduate from high school and who join the military after graduation maintain eligibility for automatic admission for the period of time they serve in the military. Qualified military or veteran applicants interested in enrolling at UT Austin following military service who have enrolled in any college-level coursework since high school graduation should apply for transfer admission. UT Austin waives the 24 semester-hour transfer coursework requirement for qualified military/veteran applicants. Such applicants are reviewed holistically with the transfer applicant pool to determine the major to which they will be offered admission. Applicants who have not enrolled in college-level coursework since high school graduation should apply for  freshman admission .

Transfer Application Review Process

All applications for transfer admission are reviewed and evaluated individually and holistically. Admission decisions are made after careful consideration of the strength of the applicant’s academic background; their record of achievement and accomplishment, both in and outside of the classroom; and related factors reported by the applicant in writing.

The Office of Admissions considers the following items when looking for evidence of a strong academic background:

• Substantial coursework from a challenging academic institution or program
• Evidence of relevant coursework and experiences related to requested field of study
• Required and appropriate courses for specific areas of study
• Evidence of a positive academic trend

The following items form the basis for evaluating an applicant’s record of achievement and accomplishment:

• Indications of a superior level of achievement in a particular area, or particular attributes that would be an asset to a department or college
• Letters from deans, department chairs, or faculty members that attest to the applicant’s qualifications for their respective programs
• Information on a personal résumé that attests to the applicant’s skills, abilities, experiences, or background
• Performance at an audition or the quality of a portfolio, when required for the applicant’s proposed major
• Scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language or the International English Language Testing System, when required
• Other special circumstances, including socioeconomic standing; educational goals; cultural background; employment, internships, etc.; race or ethnicity; personal experiences and hardships; personal responsibilities; and any additional information submitted by the applicant

Enrollment pressures at the University may not permit admission of all who qualify for certain academic programs. When this occurs, the Office of Admissions, within applicable law, admits those students who are judged to be most able to contribute to and benefit from the University’s rich, diverse, and academically challenging environment. Additional admissions requirements for some undergraduate programs are described in  Major-Specific Application Requirements .

Grade point average computation.  A transfer applicant’s grade point average on transferable college coursework is a significant indicator of the applicant’s academic strength. Because the Office of Admissions considers academic background as a factor when making transfer decisions, the grade point average can play an important role in an applicant’s final admission decision.

The admission grade point average (GPA) is computed on all transferable college coursework the student has undertaken, whether passed, failed, or repeated. The Office of Admissions uses the University's numerical equivalents as described in  Academic Policies and Procedures  when computing GPA for transferable coursework.

• GPA is computed by dividing the total number of grade points by the total number of semester hours pursued. (Credit hours and grade points earned on the quarter system carry 2/3, or .66, the numerical value of those on the semester system.)
• Transfer credit is not given for courses in which incoming students have earned a grade of  D+ ,  D ,  D- , or  F . However, if such courses would normally be eligible for transfer, they are included when GPA is calculated.
• During transfer GPA calculations, an  A  or  A+  earned on transferable coursework is awarded four points.
• Each instance in which a course is taken is counted when GPA is computed. For example, a course that a student takes twice in an effort to raise a grade is counted twice when the GPA is computed. However, transfer credit for a repeated course is counted only once.

Transfer and evaluation of credit.  Applicants for transfer admission must submit official transcripts of all coursework taken at all other institutions for evaluation by the Office of Admissions. This evaluation determines whether the coursework could in any circumstance qualify for transfer credit at the University, but it does not constitute approval of the credit for use toward a degree; such approval is solely within the jurisdiction of a student’s academic dean.

Additional information about evaluation of credit is available in  Undergraduate Applicants with College Credit .

Catalog eligibility for Texas transfer students.  A student who transfers from another Texas public institution of higher education has the same catalog choices that the student would have had if the dates of attendance at the University had been the same as the dates of attendance at the other institution. However, the student’s choice of major may affect whether or not transferable coursework may be counted toward a degree. Rules about catalog choice are given in the undergraduate catalog in the section  Graduation Under a Particular Catalog .

Coursework-in-residence requirement.  Candidates for all undergraduate degrees must complete at least 60 semester hours of coursework in residence at the University. A transfer student who has completed a substantial amount of transferable, degree-applicable coursework may be obliged to take more courses at the University than their degree program requires, in order to meet the residence requirement. Students considering transfer after earning more than 60 hours of transferable credit should carefully review their options and the possible ramifications of the coursework-in-residence requirement before transferring.  For more inform ation, r eview the  Non-Resident Tuition for Resident Students policy .  

Transient Admission (Summer Only)

Undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees at other U.S. colleges and universities and wish to continue their studies at the University during the summer only may be admitted to some undergraduate programs as visiting transient students. A transient student who then wishes to be admitted to the University on a regular basis must apply for admission as a transfer student.

Visiting transient students may not register in the Graduate School but may take graduate courses if qualified. If a visiting transient student is subsequently admitted to the University as a regular student, credit earned while enrolled as a transient student may be used to meet undergraduate degree requirements but may not be used to fulfill the requirements for a graduate degree.

Students who attend the University as transient students and then are admitted on a regular basis are immediately subject to the University’s academic regulations. In particular, such a student will be placed on scholastic probation upon enrollment if their grade point average for work undertaken as a transient student at the University is below 2.00.

Fresh Start

Section 51.931 of the Texas Education Code provides that a resident of Texas may apply for admission to the University as an undergraduate student without consideration of course credit or grades earned 10 or more years prior to the semester the applicant plans to enroll. To be admitted, the applicant must meet the admission standards in effect at the time of application. Students admitted under fresh start receive no credit for coursework taken 10 or more years before enrollment, even if a degree was earned.

Fresh start applicants must apply for transfer admission (or readmission if they attended UT Austin in the past), must submit transcripts for all college-level coursework taken and all required application items by the transfer deadline, and must have the minimum number of transferable courses.

Enrollment as a Nondegree Student

A student who holds a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, including UT Austin, may apply for admission as a nondegree student in one of the undergraduate colleges or schools. Students seeking nondegree admission follow the process for undergraduate transfer applicants and are considered on a competitive basis with transfer applicants for the same semester. Some undergraduate majors are not open to nondegree students; applicants must select from available nondegree majors.

Nondegree students are subject to the rules that apply to other undergraduates. With the approval of the Office of Admissions and the dean's office of the applicable college or school, nondegree students may change to degree-seeking status in an undergraduate college or school. Such students must meet the criteria required of all transfer applicants.

With the approval of the instructor and the graduate advisor, a nondegree student may take any graduate course for which they meet the prerequisite. However, graduate courses that a student takes while enrolled as an undergraduate nondegree student may not later be counted toward a graduate degree.

Exchange students.  A student who is admitted to the University through a reciprocal exchange program is also classified as a nondegree student. An exchange student may not register for more than two long-session semesters and one summer session. The transferability of academic credit to the student’s home institution is determined by the home institution.

An exchange student may later apply for admission to the University as a degree-seeking student, but only after completion of the exchange period. If the student is admitted as a degree-seeker, credit that they earned as an exchange student may be counted toward a university degree only on a limited basis and only with the approval of the student’s dean.

To be considered for admission to some undergraduate majors, applicants must submit additional information or meet additional requirements beyond those for applying to the University. Applicants who complete the University’s undergraduate application requirements but fail to submit these additional items or to meet these major-specific requirements may be considered for admission to other undergraduate majors based on academic interest and space availability. Undergraduate applicants may select both a first-choice and a second-choice major when applying for admission; however, preference may be given to first-choice applicants.

Foreign language requirement:  UT Austin undergraduate students are expected to have completed two years of a single foreign language in high school. Applicants who meet the University's foreign language high school coursework requirement with computer science coursework may be required to earn credit at the beginning level proficiency in a single foreign language to complete their undergraduate degree requirements. See  Foreign Language  in the Undergraduate Catalog.

The list below offers an overview of major-specific requirements. Additional information is available on  Texas Admissions  and to individual applicants through MyStatus, the University's secure admissions portal.

Architecture

Freshman requirements.

• Fall-only admission:  Entering students must begin their studies in a fall semester
• Short answer question:  Submit response to major specific short answer question

Transfer Requirements

• Essay D:  Submit a response to Essay D
• Portfolio and letter of recommendation:  Submit online portfolio and one letter of recommendation
• Minimum 3.25 grade point average:  Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 grade point average on transferable coursework
• Transfer from architecture/interior design programs:  Submit transfer credit from architecture or interior design programs
• Fall admission:  Entering business students must begin their studies in a fall semester; summer admission may be possible
• Canfield Business Honors Program:  Admission to the Canfield Business Honors Program requires completion of an additional application, criteria, and acceptance by the Canfield Business Honors Program
• Fall-only admission:  Entering business students must begin their studies in a fall semester
• Calculus II
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Foreign language proficiency:  Before enrolling, admitted transfer students must verify completion of two years of a single foreign language in high school or one year of a single foreign language in college.

Communication

• Fall-only admission:  Entering students must begin their studies in a fall semester
• Fall-only admission:  Entering students must begin their studies in a fall semester (nondegree seekers may apply to speech, language, and hearing sciences for the spring semester)
• Essay:  Submit an essay response that focuses on how the intended major aligns with the student's educational/career goals
• Teacher certification:  Non-degree seekers planning to begin professional development classes in the fall semester should complete the application to the professional development sequence as part of the admissions application process.

Engineering

• Calculus readiness requirement:  To be considered for admission to the Cockrell School of Engineering, students must be  calculus ready .
• Summer/Fall admission:  Entering students must begin their studies in a summer or a fall semester
• Engineering Honors Program:  Admission to the Engineering Honors Program requires the completion of an additional application
• Mathematics 408L ,  408M , or  408D
• Physics 303K  and  103M
• A minimum of four technical courses. Technical courses include courses in math, physics, biology, chemistry, geology, computer science, and engineering.
• Fall admission:  Entering students must begin their studies in a fall semester

Fall-only admission:  Entering students in all majors must begin their studies in a fall semester.

• Submit response to major specific short answer question
• Submit art portfolio
• Submit additional Butler School of Music application
• Submit letters of recommendation
• Complete an audition for the Butler School
• Submit departmental application
• Complete additional steps such as audition or interview
• Submit Essay D
• Complete an audition for the Butler School 
• Submit resume to the department

Geosciences

• Calculus readiness requirement:  To be considered for admission to the Jackson School of Geosciences, students must be  calculus ready
• Chemistry 301
• Geological Sciences 401  or  303
• Mathematics 408C , or  408K , or equivalent
• Biology 311C

Transfer Recommendations

• Mathematics 408L  and  408M ,  408D , or equivalent
• Geological Sciences 401  or  303  with a grade of at least  B-

Liberal Arts

• Honors programs:  Plan II and Liberal Arts Honors applicants must complete the online Honors Program application and submit the additional materials.
• Environmental Science (geographical sciences):  To be considered for admission to environmental science, students must be  calculus ready
• Fall-only admission:  Plan II and environmental science students must begin their studies in a fall semester
• Plan II:  The Plan II major is not currently available to transfer applicants.
• Undeclared:  The Undeclared major in Liberal Arts is not available to transfer applicants.
• Transfer credit for  Biology 311C ,  Chemistry 301 , and  Mathematics 408C ,  408K , or  408N  with a grade of at least  C-  in each
• Transfer credit for  Geological Sciences 401  or  303  with a grade of at least  B-

Natural Sciences

• Honors programs:  Natural sciences honors program applicants must complete the online Honors Program application and submit the additional materials
• Environmental science (biological sciences):  To be considered for admission to environmental science, students must be  calculus ready
• Fall-only admission:  Environmental science students must begin their studies in a fall semester
• ​Fall-only admission:  Computer science and environmental science students must begin their studies in a fall semester.
• Undeclared:  The Undeclared major in Natural Sciences is not available to transfer applicants.
• Transfer credit for  Biology 311C ,  Chemistry 301 , and  Mathematics 408C ,  408K , or  408N  with a grade of at least a  C-  in each

Transfer Recommendations (to be competitive for all natural sciences majors):

• Minimum of 30 transferable semester hours
• GPA in math and science:  Minimum grade point average of 3.00 in mathematics and science coursework is preferred for consideration. A GPA above 3.00, however, is generally needed to be competitive for admission.
• First-choice major:  Preference is given to applicants who select a Natural Sciences major as their first-choice major and who have transfer credit for at least one college-level calculus course.
• ​ Mathematics 408C ,  408D ,  408K ,  408L ,  408M ,  408N , or  408S
• Statistics and Data Sciences 301
• ​ Biology 311C ,  311D
• Chemistry 301 ,  302
• Computer Science 311 ,  312
• Physics 303K ,  303L
• or majors level equivalents
• Essay A:  Submit Essay A describing how the intended major would impact achievement of the student's educational and career goals
• Short answer questions:  Submit responses to major specific short answer questions​
• Essay A:  Submit Essay A with a focus on goals of becoming a nurse and/or a career in nursing
• Recommended GPA:  To be competitive, applicants should have a minimum 3.5 transfer GPA
• 24 hours by deadline:  Submit transcript showing 24 hours of completed coursework by the application deadline.
• Chemistry 301 ,  Statistics and Data Sciences 301 , and  Biology 311C
• Additional documents:  ​ Additional documents  may be required for applicants with an associate's degree in nursing

Admission to the College of Pharmacy is not available to freshman applicants

Transfer Applicants

• Pharm CAS Application:  Apply to the professional pharmacy program (PharmD) by completing the PharmCAS application and the College of Pharmacy Supplemental Application

Social Work

• Essay:  Submit Essay A or E with a focus on how social work would prepare a student to achieve education and career goals.

Undergraduate Studies

There are no additional application requirements or recommendations for applicants to undergraduate studies. Only freshman applicants may apply to the undeclared major in the School of Undergraduate Studies.

Admission to upper-division work and requirements for continuing study:  Some undergraduate academic programs admit new students as undeclared or entry-level majors within a college or school. In such cases, students must meet certain requirements—earn a certain grade point average in specified coursework, for example—to move into upper-level study. In some cases, students must apply for admission to a concentration or to a professional program after meeting the specified requirements.

Additional Information:  Prospective undergraduate students and applicants should review online information provided by the  colleges and schools  that offer the majors in which they are interested and should consult the  Undergraduate Catalog  for details.

Former University students who were not enrolled the previous long-session semester must apply for readmission. Students who completed the requirements for a degree from the University in the previous semester or summer session must also apply for readmission. (Former graduate students who have never been enrolled at UT Austin as undergraduates and who wish to take undergraduate courses must apply for undergraduate transfer admission.) Application materials must be submitted by the deadline for former students . To be eligible to re-enroll, a former student who has subsequently attended another college must submit an official transcript from each college showing a grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 scale for all transferable coursework the student has undertaken since leaving the University. (Students who have taken only one transferable course in their absence must earn at least a 2.00 on that course.) This requirement does not apply to work taken during a summer session that falls between consecutive spring and fall semesters in which the student is enrolled at the University.

A student who leaves the University on scholastic probation will be on scholastic probation when readmitted, even if they have attended another institution in the interim.

Former students who wish to enter the School of Law, the Graduate School, or the graduate program of the McCombs School of Business for the first time must meet the requirements and deadlines given in the appropriate section of this chapter. Additional information about graduate and law programs is given in their respective catalogs.

Readmission Following Military Service

In accordance with section 51.9242 of the Texas Education Code, a student who withdraws from the University in order to perform required military service will be readmitted for any semester or summer session that begins within a year after the student’s release from required service. The student is not required to apply for readmission or pay an application fee. However, the student must submit the Notification of Intent to Re-Enroll. This form allows the University to prepare for the former student’s return. If the form is submitted late, the student’s registration may be delayed. To prevent a delay, the former student should submit the form at least two weeks before they expect to register for classes.

This policy applies to students who withdraw for service with the United States armed forces or the Texas National Guard; however, it does not apply to students who withdraw solely to perform one or more training exercises as members of the Texas National Guard.

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Columbia suspends protesting students; Texas police break up UT Austin camp: Live updates

NEW YORK − Columbia University's administration said Monday it has begun suspending students hours after demonstrators defied a deadline for clearing the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” at the center of campus, which fueled similar protests on campuses across the nation .

Spokesperson Ben Chang said the university had notified students they would be suspended if they didn’t vacate the encampment by 2 p.m. ET, after the sides failed to reach an agreement earlier in the day. The site, he said, has created an unwelcoming environment for many Jewish students and faculty, and it has been noisy at the center of campus. Protest organizers note that many demonstrators in their space are Jewish, including several of the 100-plus arrested when the university asked police to break up a smaller encampment April 18.

“We’ve been suspending students as part of this next phase of our efforts to ensure safety on campus,” said Chang, who did not take questions from reporters or specify the number of students from Columbia and its affiliated Barnard College who were disciplined.

Around the time of the deadline, many students threw notices of the possible suspensions in the trash or put them on the ground to be stepped on. Chang said adjudication over suspensions will be handled by the university senate − composed of faculty, students, administration, staff and alumni − as well as the Office of University Life.

The administration cited the need to clear the encampment ahead of upcoming commencement ceremonies May 15, when about 15,000 students will graduate from the Ivy League school.

Columbia  protesters demand  the school halt investments with companies profiting from Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, and they want amnesty for students and faculty involved in the protest. College campus demonstrations have ramped up in opposition to the civilian toll in Gaza, where more than 34,000 people have died since the Israeli invasion that followed a Hamas-led attack that killed almost 1,200 people in Israel.

From Harvard to UT Austin to USC, college protests over Gaza are spreading. See our map.

Developments:

∎ At Ohio State, where more than 40 protesters were arrested last week, school president Ted Carter said in a Monday e-mail the university "will not be overtaken'' like other campuses. Another student demonstration is expected later in the week.

∎ U.S. schools got support from abroad in protesting the war in Gaza. Demonstrators took to Paris' Sorbonne University on Monday, chanting "Free Palestine" at the university's gates while some students set up tents in the courtyard.

∎ Video from the Shaboura refugee camp in the southern Gaza city of Rafah shows signs in support of the campus protests, CNN reports. Some read: "Students of Columbia University, continue to stand by us” and “Thank you, students in solidarity with Gaza. Your message has reached (us).”

Demonstrators breach barriers at UCLA: Campus protests multiply

Protest at University of Texas broken up forcefully

Law enforcement officers arrested at least 30 people in clearing out a small encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Texas at Austin on Monday, forcefully pulling away some demonstrators, the Austin American-Statesman reported .

Members of the university and Austin police, along with state troopers in riot gear, initially encircled the approximately 80 protesters, who sat on the ground and linked arms, some of them holding umbrellas to shield from the sun in 85-degree temperatures. Video from the scene showed a handful of demonstrators being taken away with their hands zip-tied behind their backs.

In responding to a post on the X platform, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott , who has taken a hardline stance against the protests, said, "No encampments will be allowed. Instead, arrests are being made.''

The American-Statesman reported only about 20 demonstrators remained in place some three hours after the protest began at the university’s south lawn. Their tents had been dismantled.

The group assembled unexpectedly following two earlier demonstrations around noon. A larger protest at UT Austin was broken up Wednesday when police arrested 57 people, although criminal trespassing charges against them were dropped.

Faculty members 'stand' with Columbia students

Student protesters at Columbia gathered for a rally Monday at the encampment ahead of the university’s 2 p.m. ET deadline to clear out or face suspension. “No business as usual,” demonstrators chanted. “There is only one solution!” and “Intifada revolution!”

“We will not move until Columbia meets our demands or we are moved by force,” a news release from the students said.

They were not alone. Faculty members, donning orange safety vests, joined students in rallying near the encampment. “We salute you, we stand with you,” Shana Redmond, a professor of English and comparative literature, told the crowd from a megaphone. “And we’re so proud to be your professors.”

The encampment has grown since police arrested more than 100 demonstrators April 18. Chris Carr, a doctoral student in astronomy who came by Monday to lend his support, called the protest "a beautiful display of community" and said it would not be a good idea to have police break it up again.

“It seems like every time that they try to like inflict force on us through public safety or through NYPD, the students come out stronger and stronger than ever,” he said. “They can try, but I think the students are strong and united on that.”

At GW in Washington, 'we're being disruptive,' protester says

Posters reading "End all U.S. aid to Israel" and "Resistance is justified in the face of genocide" interspersed the tents covering University Yard, an outdoor square on the Washington, D.C., campus of George Washington University on Monday afternoon. Students sprawled on blankets on the grass and sketched pro-Palestine messages in chalk on the sidewalk as scattered groups of officers with Metropolitan Police Department circled the park.

Officials with the MPD, which operates within the Washington metro area, rejected requests from the university to clear the encampment Friday morning, fearing the optics of a clash with peaceful protesters less than a mile from the White House, the Washington Post reported .

"There is clearly a lot of pressure from the university and the university police for us to leave, because we're being disruptive. And we're being disruptive because there cannot be business as usual during a genocide," said Miriam Siegel, a 19-year-old sophomore at Georgetown University who said she joined the encampment Thursday at around 5 a.m. when tents first went up in the square.

At the center of the square, a Palestinian flag propped up by an orange security cone sat atop a tangled pile of security barriers. According to local news reports , student protesters pushed through a police barrier set up on one side of the park Sunday night.

"We have seen some police aggression," Siegel said. "We know that the cops aren't here to keep us safe. We're here to keep each other safe."

− Cybele Mayes-Osterman

Two speakers withdraw from USC graduation programs

Author Pam Zhang and educator Safiya Noble have withdrawn as keynote speakers at the University of Southern California's Rossier’s doctoral and master’s commencement ceremonies. In an open letter to the school, Zhang and Noble criticized USC for failing to conduct good-faith talks with student protesters and for bringing armed LAPD officers onto campus to break up a pro-Palestinian encampment.

The duo also lashed out at USC for canceling a commencement speech by valedictorian Asna Tabassum after pro-Israel groups objected to Tabassum's support for Palestinians on social media. USC later canceled its primary undergraduate commencement, but some satellite ceremonies are taking place.

“To speak at USC in this moment would betray not only our own values, but USC’s too … We cannot overlook the link between recent developments and the ongoing genocide in Palestine,” Zhang and Noble said.

Suspensions, campus bans an option at George Washington

George Washington University officials have notified students that suspensions and campus bans are among the options they'll consider to clear their encampment at University Yard, which they say violates school rules.

“As we approach the end of the academic year, our ability to operate in a way that ensures the academic success and personal well-being of our community becomes even more critical,’’ officials said in an e-mail.

Metropolitan police have been stationed at the protest site in the square, where school activities like festivals are sometimes held. Earlier in the protest, a statue of George Washington at the entrance was draped with a Palestinian flag.

Some students have been bringing food and other supplies, including blankets, to their protesting peers in the tents. Outside the encampment, others brought boxes of pizza and pans of food, including rice and falafel.

Meanwhile, classes are still underway as finals approach. The beating of drums and chanting could be heard in some classrooms.

− Deborah Berry

Police break up 3-day protest at Virginia Tech

Blankets, trash and antiwar placards were all that remained Monday of a pro-Palestinian encampment at Virginia Tech, hours after school officials cited an "increasing potential to become unsafe" and called in police to disband the three-day protest. The school, 260 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., becomes the latest in a growing line of universities to take police action to curb protests of Israel's war in Gaza.

"Through constant dialogue between university officials, the Virginia Tech Police Department and protest organizers, we were able to maintain a safe and peaceful environment through much of the weekend," the school said in a statement, adding that the protest continued to grow. "Given these actions by protesters, the university recognized that the situation had the increasing potential to become unsafe."

The protesters were told to disperse voluntarily and warned that those who remained would be charged with trespassing, the statement said.

"I transferred to Virginia Tech, hoping to find a (supportive) environment, which I did, but unfortunately it has disappointed me over and over and over again," Palestinian student Fatima Hasan told WSET-TV .

Virginia Tech police referred USA TODAY to a school spokesperson who did not immediately respond to a request for information on the number of arrests and other details of the police action.

Pro-Palestinian protesters urge universities to divest from Israel. What does that mean?

What are college protests across the US about?

The  student protesters  opposed to Israel's military attacks in Gaza say they want their schools to stop funneling endowment money to Israeli companies and other businesses, like weapons manufacturers, that profit from the war in Gaza. In addition to divestment, protesters are calling for a cease-fire, and student governments at some colleges have also passed resolutions in recent weeks calling for an end to academic partnerships with Israel. The protesters also want the U.S. to stop supplying funding and weapons to the war effort.

More recently, amnesty for students and professors involved in the protests has become an issue. Protesters want protections amid threats of disciplinary action and termination for those participating in demonstrations that violate campus policy or local laws.

− Claire Thornton

Contributing: Reuters