Major Specific Admission Requirements

FRESHMEN

High School Class Rank	Minimum Test Scores
Top 10%	1350 SAT* or 29 ACT

* New SAT scores combine Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math.

TRANSFER

Transferable Credits	Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale)
< 12 hours	3.0 GPA and must meet freshmen requirements and go through a portfolio review
> 12 hours	3.0 GPA and go through a portfolio review

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Freshmen and Transfer students who do not meet the above requirements, but meet UTSA’s general admission requirements will be in “Architecture, Construction & Planning Studies” which is housed in University College where students will be able to work towards meeting the pre-requisites needed to declaring an Architecture, Construction Science & Management or Interior Design major.

FRESHMEN

High School Class Rank	Minimum Test Scores
Top 25%	1170 SAT* or 24 ACT
Second 25%	1270 SAT* or 26 ACT

* New SAT scores combine Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math.

TRANSFER

Transferable Credits	Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale)
< 12 hours	3.0 GPA and must meet freshmen requirements, completed MAT 1133 Calculus for Business (TCCN MATH 1325) or equivalent with grade C or better, and be TSI Complete
> 12 hours	3.0 GPA, completed MAT 1133 Calculus for Business (TCCN MATH 1325) or equivalent with grade C or better, and be TSI Complete

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Freshmen and transfer students who do not meet the above requirements, but meet UTSA’s general admission requirements will be in “Business Studies” which is housed in University College where students will be able to work towards meeting the pre-requisites needed to declare a business major.

FRESHMEN

Students interested in Interdisciplinary Studies will not be able to be admitted directly into the major because this major cannot be declared as a freshman. Students interested in Interdisciplinary Studies must meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and will be admitted into “Interdisciplinary Education Studies” until all requirements can be met at UTSA.

TRANSFER

Transfers who are interested in majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies will be admitted into “Interdisciplinary Education Studies” in the University College unless they are transferring in as a Junior and meet the following requirements:

• Academic Good standing
• Clear criminal history
• Attain junior standing (60 semester credit hours)
• Complete all core requirements
• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) on all work completed
• Have completed 12-15 hours of content coursework. Math and Science certification tracks must have 15 hours completed
• Attain minimum passing scores to demonstrate basic skills in reading, written communication, and mathematics C- or Better in coursework:
  – Reading: any course in the Language
  – Philosophy and Culture Core Math (any course in the Math Core)
  – Writing: WRC 1013 and WRC 1023
• SAT: Composite score of 1070 or higher
• ACT: Composite score of 23 or higher
• Earn a “C” or better in WRC 1023.
• Demonstrate English Language Proficiency. Earn a “C-” or better in a public speaking course (WRC 1013, COM 1043, COM 1053, COM 2123, COM 2113. Credit for WRC 1013 through AP or CLEP will not be accepted. Teacher Candidates who did not receive an associate’s degree or high school diploma from an accredited institution in the United States will be required to take the TOEFL IBT in order to demonstrate proficiency. Required score for TOEFL IBT is a 26 on the oral language section.
• Read and Sign the Code of Ethics. Students will need to turn in the last page of the Code of Ethics signed and dated to MB 3.214. Code of Ethics
• EC-6 BBL and 4-8 BBL will be required to have taken the ALPS test

Students interested in Nutrition & Dietetics will not be able to be admitted directly into the major because this major cannot be declared as a freshman. Students interested in Nutrition & Dietetics must meet UTSA’s general admission requirements and will be admitted into the “Life and Health Science Studies” until all requirements can be met at UTSA.

FRESHMEN

High School Class Rank	Minimum Test Scores
Top 10%	No minimums, must be TSI Complete
Top 15%	1350 SAT* or 29 ACT

* New SAT scores combine Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math.

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Freshmen who do not meet the above requirements, but meet UTSA’s general admission requirements will be placed in the “Life and Health Science Studies” which is housed in University College where students will be able to work towards meeting the pre-requisites needed to get into the above majors.

TRANSFER

There are no additional requirements for transfer students. Transfers who meet the general UTSA admission requirements will be admitted directly into the above programs.

FRESHMEN

High School Class Rank	Minimum Test Scores
Top 10%	No minimums, but must Calculus I Ready and TSI Complete
Top 25%	1170 SAT* or 24 ACT and Calculus I Ready
Second 25%	1170 SAT* or 24 ACT and Calculus I Ready
Note: There are additional Admission Criteria for Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.

* New SAT scores combine Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math.

TRANSFER

Transferable Credits	GPA and Coursework
1-29	2.5 Overall GPA and 2.5 STEM GPA completed Calculus I (MAT 1214) with C- or better completed Composition I (WRC 1013) with C- or better meet UTSA freshmen admission requirements if GPA is < 2.75
≥ 30	Guaranteed Admission: 2.5 Overall GPA and 2.5 STEM GPA and completed Calculus I (MAT 1214) with C- or better Admission by Comittee Review: 2.25 Overall GPA and 2.25 STEM GPA and completed Calculus I (MAT 1214) with C- or better
Note: There are additional Admission Criteria for Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.

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Freshmen and transfer students who do not meet the above requirements, but meet UTSA’s general admission requirements will be in “Engineering, Math and Sciences Studies” which is housed in University College where students will be able to work towards meeting the pre-requisites needed to declare an engineering major.

Freshmen and Transfer students who are interested in majoring in Music must apply to audition. Students who are admitted to UTSA as a music major will be admitted in the “Arts & Humanities Studies.” Students who successfully complete their audition will eventually see their majors changed to Music.

FRESHMEN

Freshmen who are interested in majoring in Psychology must be in the Top 25% with a minimum of 1170 SAT* or 24 ACT or be TSI Complete.

TRANSFER

Transfer students who are interested in majoring in Psychology must meet the general UTSA admission requirements and transfer in the following or equivalent courses with the grade of “C-” or better:

• PSY 1013 Introduction to Psychology AND
• one of the following math – MAT 1023, MAT 1033, MAT 1073, MAT 1093, MAT 1163, MAT 1193, MAT 1214, or STA 1053

* New SAT scores combine Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math.

FRESHMEN

High School Class Rank*	Minimum Test Scores
Top 15%	1350 SAT* or 29 ACT and Calculus I Ready

* New SAT scores combine Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math.

TRANSFER

With the exception of Biology and Microbiology & Immunology, Transfer students must meet the general UTSA admission requirements and be Calculus I Ready to be admitted into the above College of Sciences programs.

Transfer students interested in Biology and Microbiology & Immunology must also transfer the following or equivalent courses with a grade of “C” or better:

• BIO 1414
• CHE 1103
• MAT 1193
• PHY 1943 or 1603

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Freshmen and transfer students who do not meet the above requirements, but meet UTSA’s general admission requirements will be in either the “Life & Health Sciences Studies ” or “Engineering, Math and Sciences Studies” which is housed in University College where students will be able to work towards meeting the pre-requisites needed to declare their intended science major.