Applicants to the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) who do not meet admissions policies or deadlines may submit an appeal to the university appeal committee for consideration. Submitting an appeal does not guarantee admission to UTSA.
Students should appeal only if they have new significant information such as test scores, grades or personal circumstances that may have affected their ability to meet admission policies or deadlines. Every student has access to an admissions counselor for additional assistance. We highly recommend that each student submitting an appeal meet with an admissions counselor prior to appeal submission.
The following items must be received by UTSA Admissions by the appropriate deadline:
- A complete admissions appeal form completed.
- An explanation of reason(s) for the appeal, not to exceed 500 words. Note: Appeals missing the explanation will not be considered.
- Documentation of new significant or supporting information (Transcripts, test scores, grades, emails, receipts, etc.).
Deadlines to Appeal
| Term | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | August 1 |
| Spring | December 15 |
| Summer | May 15 |
Procedural Information:
- All applicants are encouraged to submit at least one letter of recommendation with their appeal.
- Only complete appeals received by the deadline will be reviewed by the committee. Incomplete applications or incomplete appeals will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all necessary items are received by the appeal deadline. Each appeal is considered on its own merit.
- The UTSA University Appeals Committee meets every six to eight weeks or on a “as needed” basis. Applicants are encouraged to submit appeals well in advance of deadlines to ensure timely decisions.
- ALL decisions of the committee are final.
- Previously dismissed UTSA students who need to Petition for Reinstatement cannot appeal through the Admissions Appeal committee. Please do not submit this form if you have been academically dismissed.
Frequently Asked Questions
We strongly discourage appeals for admissions decision unless you can provide significant documentation (ACT/SAT test scores, high school transcript or college transcript) that was not included as part of the original admissions file.
Unfortunately, the University Appeals decision is final and cannot be appealed.
No. Petitions are review by the Associate Dean of your college; the admissions department has no bearing on petitions whatsoever.
The Appeal Committee meets every six to eight weeks or as needed. Please continue to check your myUTSA Admissions portal and e-mail for updates.
No, each file is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A granted appeal does not mean an admission decision has been made.
Every student has access to an admissions counselor for additional assistance. We highly recommend that each student submitting an appeal meet with an admissions counselor prior to submission. Find your UTSA Admissions Counselor here.