Our colleges have found there are certain requirements that indicate success and preparedness for specific majors. Therefore, several majors at UTSA have additional admission requirements in order for incoming freshman and transfer students to be admitted directly into a college and major.
We want you to be as prepared for your major as possible. If you do not meet the stated requirements initially but meet UTSA’s general admission requirements, then you will be admitted into UTSA’s University College in an “academic studies” program based upon the major you applied for.
These “academic studies” offer prerequisite coursework and core classes appropriate for your intended major and are built specifically to prepare you for success in that major. Students are then able to move into their major and college upon successful completion of these courses.
Major Specific Admission Requirements
Majors or degree programs that have additional requirements are listed below, organized by college.
Carlos Alvarez College of Business
» Accounting
» Actuarial Science
» Business Analytics
» Cyber Security
» Economics
» Finance
» Information Systems
» Management
» Operations and Supply Chain Management (formerly Management Science)
» Marketing
» Real Estate Finance & Development
» Statistics and Data Science
Fall 2022 Applicants
must meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and be able to enroll in MAT 1053 Mathematics for Business or a higher level mathematics course in your first semester at UTSA |
Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 Applicants
FRESHMAN | Admission | High School Class Rank | Minimum Test Scores |
---|---|---|---|
Direct Admission | Top 25% | 1170 SAT* or 24 ACT | |
Direct Admission | n/a | 1270 SAT* or 27 ACT | |
TRANSFER | Admission | Transferable Credits | Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale) & Coursework |
Direct Admission | meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and have 3.0 GPA and Completed with a C- or better the following courses: MAT 1053 (TCCN MATH 1324) and WRC 1013 (TCCN ENGL 1301) |
*New SAT scores combine Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math.
Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design
» Architecture
» Interior Design
FRESHMAN | Admission | High School Class Rank | Minimum Test Scores |
---|---|---|---|
Direct Admission | Top 10% | no minimum | |
Direct Admission | Top 25% | 1220 SAT* or 25 ACT | |
College Review | n/a | 1170 SAT* or 24 ACT | |
TRANSFER | Admission | Transferable Credits | Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale) & Coursework |
College Review | < 30 hours | 3.0 GPA and meet UTSA’s general admission requirements | |
College Review | >= 30 hours | 3.0 GPA and meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and submit a portfolio |
» Construction Science & Management
FRESHMAN | Admission | High School Class Rank | Minimum Test Scores |
---|---|---|---|
Direct Admission | Top 10% | no minimum | |
Direct Admission | Top 25% | 1170 SAT* or 24 ACT | |
Direct Admission | Top 50% | 1220 SAT* or 25 ACT | |
TRANSFER | Admission | Transferable Credits | Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale) & Coursework |
Direct Admission | < 12 hours | 3.0 GPA and meet UTSA’s general admission requirements | |
Direct Admission | >= 12 hours | 3.1 GPA and meet UTSA’s general admission requirements |
» Biomedical Engineering
» Chemical Engineering
» Civil Engineering
» Computer Engineering
» Electrical Engineering
» Mechanical Engineering
FRESHMAN
(with less than 12 hrs) |
Admission | High School Class Rank | Minimum Test Scores |
---|---|---|---|
Direct Admission | Top 10% | no minimum and Calculus I Ready | |
Direct Admission | Below Top 10% | 1200 SAT* or 25 ACT and Calculus I Ready | |
TRANSFER | Admission | Transferable Credits | Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale) & Coursework |
Direct Admission | meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and have 3.0 GPA and Calculus I Ready and Completed with a C- or better the following courses: MAT 1214 (TCCN MATH 2413), WRC 1013 (TCCN ENG 1301) | ||
College Review | meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and have < 3.0 GPA and Calculus I Ready and Completed with a C- or better the following courses: MAT 1214 (TCCN MATH 2413), WRC 1013 (TCCN ENG 1301) |
College for Health, Community and Policy
» Nutrition & Dietetics
College of Liberal and Fine Arts
» Music
College of Sciences
» Biochemistry
» Chemistry
Fall 2022 Applicants
FRESHMAN | Admission | High School Class Rank | Minimum Test Scores |
---|---|---|---|
Direct Admission | must meet UTSA’s general admission requirements | ||
TRANSFER | Admission | Transferable Credits | Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale) & Coursework |
Direct Admission | Must meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and completed MAT 1073 (or higher) with a grade of C- or higher |
Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 Applicants
FRESHMAN | Admission | High School Class Rank | Minimum Test Scores |
---|---|---|---|
Direct Admission | Top 15% | 1350 SAT* or 29 ACT and Calculus I Ready | |
TRANSFER | Admission | Transferable Credits | Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale) & Coursework |
Direct Admission | Meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and have 2.5 GPA and Calculus I Ready and Completed with a C- or better the following course: CHE 1103 (General Chemistry) or CHE 1143 (Principles of Chemistry I) |
*New SAT scores combine Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math.
» Biology
Fall 2022 Applicants
No additional requirements; applicants must meet UTSA’s general admission requirements |
Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 Applicants
FRESHMAN | Admission | High School Class Rank | Minimum Test Scores |
---|---|---|---|
Direct Admission | must meet UTSA’s general admission requirements | ||
TRANSFER | Admission | Transferable Credits | Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale) & Coursework |
Direct Admission | < 30 hours | Meet UTSA’s general freshman admission requirements | |
Direct Admission | >= 30 hours | Meet UTSA’s general transfer admission requirements and completed College Algebra or higher which can be achieved with dual or transfer credit for College Algebra, Precalculus or Calculus I, or score 50 or higher on CLEP College Algebra Exam, or score 3 or higher on AP Calculus Exam or meet mastery metrics for Pre-Calculus or higher on the ALEKS placement exam |
» Computer Science
Fall 2022 Applicants
FRESHMAN | Admission | High School Class Rank | Minimum Test Scores |
---|---|---|---|
Direct Admission | must meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and be Pre-Calculus Ready | ||
TRANSFER | Admission | Transferable Credits | Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale) & Coursework |
Direct Admission | Meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and completed MAT 1073 or higher with grade of C- or better |
Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 Applicants
FRESHMAN | Admission | High School Class Rank | Minimum Test Scores |
---|---|---|---|
Direct Admission | Top 15% | 1350 SAT* or 29 ACT and Calculus I Ready | |
TRANSFER | Admission | Transferable Credits | Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale) & Coursework |
Direct Admission | Meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and be Calculus I Ready and Completed with a C- or better CS 1083 Programming I for Computer Science (UTSA Equivalencies or higher CS 1083, CS 1714 or CS 2124 |
*New SAT scores combine Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math.
Online Degree Programs
» Communication – Online Degree
» Cyber Security – Online Degree
Fall 2022 Applicants
FRESHMAN | Admission | High School Class Rank | Minimum Test Scores |
---|---|---|---|
Direct Admission | must meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and be able to enroll in MAT 1053 Mathematics for Business or a higher level mathematics course in your first semester at UTSA | ||
TRANSFER | Admission | Transferable Credits | Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale) & Coursework |
Direct Admission | must meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and completed or be able to enroll in MAT 1053 Mathematics for Business or a higher level mathematics course in your first semester at UTSA | ||
POST BACCALAUREATE | No additional requirements. Post baccalaureates who completed a degree from an accredited university will have direct admission into the Cyber Security-Online program. |
Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 Applicants
FRESHMAN | Admission | High School Class Rank | Minimum Test Scores |
---|---|---|---|
Direct Admission | Top 25% | Meet UTSA’s general freshman admission requirements and be TSI Complete and have completed or are eligible to enroll in the following courses: MAT 1053 and WRC 1013 | |
Direct Admission | Top 50% | SAT score of at least 1100 (Reading and Math, old SAT), 1170 (Reading and Math, new SAT*) or an ACT composite score of at least 24 and be TSI Complete and qualify for enrollment in or completed the equivalent of the following: MAT 1053 and WRC 1013 | |
TRANSFER | Admission | Transferable Credits | Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale) & Coursework |
Direct Admission | meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and 2.5 overall GPA on all transferable coursework, eligible to return to most recent institution, must be TSI Complete and qualify for enrollment in or completed the equivalent of the following: MAT 1053 and WRC 1013. | ||
POST BACCALAUREATE | No additional requirements. Post baccalaureates who completed a degree from an accredited university will have direct admission into the Cyber Security-Online program. |
*New SAT scores combine Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math.
» Multidisciplinary Studies – Online Degree
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an “academic studies” program?
An “academic studies” program is based on the major that you applied for, but it also includes several other similar majors. For example, there are 10 majors grouped under the Business Academic Studies: actuarial science, accounting, cyber security, economics, finance, information systems, management science, management, marketing, and real estate finance and development. For these “academic studies,” the courses you need to take in your first year at UTSA are common to all the majors in that program. This allows you to take the appropriate courses to work toward your degree and be grouped with other students who have similar academic interests to yours.
What is University College?
University College is one of UTSA’s nine colleges and its mission is devoted exclusively to undergraduate students and their success. University College collaborates with other colleges, departments, and offices throughout the university that are focused on helping you achieve academic excellence — no matter what your major is. University College also houses the Multidisciplinary Studies major.
Why am I not admitted to the program I applied for?
Some of the academic programs at UTSA have specific requirements to be admitted directly into the program. These requirements are in place to ensure you are successful when you do enter the program.
How can I move from an Academic Studies to a major/degree program?
Your academic advisor will be able to tell you what is needed to move from the academic studies program to your intended major/degree. In most cases, these are a set of courses that you need to complete within your first two or three semesters at UTSA. Once these are completed, you will be automatically moved into your major/degree.
Can I change the major I indicated on my application?
You will have the opportunity to change your major during your orientation academic advising appointment, if you’re able to meet the requirements for the major.