Freshman Admissions Requirements

UTSA has a streamlined application process, and our admissions counselors are standing by to help you with a wide range of services and materials.

Before you Apply

Before you get started, take note of these important details:

There are two ways to apply to UTSA, ApplyTexas and Common App. Pick one! Please do not submit an application on both platforms. Students interested in a fully online degree program should apply through UTSA Online.
Please submit only one application per term.
You are responsible for ensuring that all required documentation is received at UTSA by the application deadline (not postmarked).
An Admission decision cannot be processed until your admission file is complete (i.e. UTSA has received your application, fees, test scores, documentation, etc.)
All documents in support of an application become the property of UTSA and cannot be returned.
Offers of admission are valid only for the term indicated in the admittance letter.

How to Apply

Follow the steps below on how to apply to UTSA as a freshman.

Freshman Admission Requirements

Certain majors have additional requirements to be admitted directly into the academic program. Review our major pages to see if there are any additional requirements. Students who are admitted to the university are not guaranteed admission to a specific academic program.

Please Note: SAT or ACT test scores are not required for admission, but are considered if submitted. Neither score is preferred more than the other. Submit your SAT or ACT test scores directly from the testing agency. UTSA Institutional Test Code for ACT is 4239, and the test code for SAT is 6919.

Guaranteed Admission
HS Class Rank	SAT	ACT
Top 25%	no minimum	no minimum
Second 25%	1170 SAT	24 ACT
Holistic Review
HS Class Rank	SAT	ACT
Second 25%	≥ 980 SAT	≥ 19 ACT
Third 25%	≥ 1080 SAT	≥ 21 ACT
Fourth 25%	≥ 1170 SAT	≥ 24 ACT
Home school or GED Students	There is no minimum SAT/ACT score, but scores must be submitted from the testing agency.
Additional Requirements for Honors College
Freshmen will be automatically considered for Honors College eligibility based on their admission application to UTSA. While there is no required test score, GPA or class rank, the average honors freshman is in the top 8% and has a 1300 SAT or 28 ACT. Invitation letters and reservation forms are mailed to each student’s UTSA admission email on a rolling basis between November and February of each year. Visit the Honors College website for more details.
Additional Requirements for Specific Majors
At UTSA, we want you to be as prepared for your major as possible so some programs will have additional requirements. 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. View the major page to see if there is additional requirements to be admitted directly to the program.

Test Scores: Test scores must be submitted from the testing agency. UTSA’s code for ACT is 4239. UTSA’s code for SAT is 6919.
Class Rank: High school class ranking is required for graduates of accredited public or private high schools. For applicants whose high school transcript does not present a rank, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will assign a rank.
Holistic Review: Meeting the stated scores for Holistic Review does not guarantee admission. If you are to be considered for admission through holistic review, submission of an essay or personal statement and two letters of recommendations are highly suggested.
Dual Credit: If you’ve received dual college credits, please submit official college transcripts (not required for a decision).
Military Credit: If you served in the military, please submit your Joint Service Transcript.
Early Admission: If graduating early from high school, submit a recommendation letter from your guidance counselor.

Submit Admission Application

Submit an application either through ApplyTexas or Common App. Please submit only one application per term. Students interested in a fully online degree program should apply through UTSA Online.

Apply on ApplyTexas Apply on Common App

ApplyTexas is the Texas public university application platform that allows you to apply to multiple Texas public universities through one portal.

Create an account on ApplyTexas. You will be assigned a login and password. Keep these for your records.
Edit and complete your ApplyTexas Profile and screener questions. Your responses help determine which application type(s) you should use. If you’ve already completed your profile, you can go to the next step.
Complete your Core Questions.
Once you have completed your core questions, search for “University of Texas at San Antonio” using the school search function. Start a new application to UTSA by clicking the application option for “Undergraduate (4 year)” with your intended semester start term.
Select “Start your Application”.
Select your first choice major.
Answer all school-required questions specific to UTSA and the essay. Click on each of the links and follow the prompts on the screen to answer the questions.
Once UTSA receives your application, you will get an email from “UTSA One Stop”. Be sure to complete the rest of the steps in the admission process to have a “complete” admission file.

UTSA is also available on the Common App, a national application platform that allows students to apply to multiple participating universities across the United States through one portal.

Create an account on Common App for “First Year Students”. You will create your log–in and password. Keep these for your records.
Once your account is created, go to the “My Colleges” tab, click “add a college” and search for “The University of Texas at San Antonio. Click the (+) plus button to add college.
Start a new application to UTSA by clicking the “Start/Edit Application” button and “Start a New Application”. Then select “Four-year college/university” and then select “University of Texas at San Antonio – (San Antonio)”
Complete and submit your application by going back to the “My Colleges” tab, selecting “The University of Texas at San Antonio,” and then clicking to fill out the Application starting with Questions, then Recommenders and FERPA and Review and Submit Common App. Follow the prompts on the screen to answer the questions.
Once UTSA receives your application, you will get an email from “UTSA One Stop”. Be sure to complete the rest of the steps in the admission process to have a “complete” admission file.

Pay Application Fee

The application fee for UTSA is $70. It is a non-refundable fee.

You can pay your fee when applying or after you submit your application through the myUTSA Admissions portal. After we receive your application, you will get an email from UTSA to activate your myUTSA Account which will allow you to log in to your myUTSA Admissions portal. Please allow 2-3 business days after applying to receive your myUTSA account activation information.

Once logged in, find your application under “My Admission Applications.” Click on the orange “Pay Application Fee” button. Select your payment method and follow the instructions. Once you’ve made your payment, be sure to select the “Return to myUTSA Admissions” button to return to the portal. Selecting the “Return to myUTSA Admissions” button is crucial for completing your submission successfully.

If you prefer to pay via check or money order, you can make it out to “The University of Texas at San Antonio”. Please include applicant’s full name and date of birth so the payment matches the correct application. It can be mailed to the following address:

The University of Texas at San Antonio
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249

Fee Waivers

Eligible freshmen applicants who demonstrate financial need can submit an application fee waiver to cover the application fee. A submission does not mean your fees are waived. You must first be eligible and submit the correct documentation to support your request. UTSA’s Office of Undergraduate Admission will review your request. If your fee waiver request is denied, you will be required to pay the application fee. International, Transfer, Readmits, Special Undergraduate, and graduate applicants are not eligible for application fee waivers.

Fee Waiver Information

Submit Academic Records

Freshman applicants still in high school must submit a Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). For students who meet SRAR exceptions, a High School or GED Transcript is required. The Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) is encouraged for faster processing as a tool that allows applicants to self-report their courses, grades, class rank, and other academic information.

SRAR Requirement & Exceptions

Final High School Transcripts

Freshman applicants who have already graduated high school at the time of applying must submit an official Final High School Transcript. Applicants who are admitted while still in high school must submit an official final high school transcript once they have graduated to satisfy enrollment requirements. Final high school transcripts must be officially sent directly to UTSA by the school.

Ways to Send Your Final High School Transcript:

Electronically – Ask your school to send your official transcript to UTSA electronically on your behalf. TREx is preferred for high school transcripts. Electronic Parchment, eSCRIP-SAFE, National Student Clearinghouse, Scribbles, or other 3rd party vendor transcripts are also accepted and can be sent to apply@utsa.edu from your school official.
Mail – Send an official, sealed copy of your transcript to:
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-0616

Submit Additional Documentation

Once you have your myUTSA ID, you can check your admission status by logging into your myUTSA Admission portal to see all the remaining items, documents, or forms required to complete your admissions file. All documentation must be submitted by the admission deadline (not postmarked).

Submit your SAT or ACT test scores directly from the testing agency. SAT or ACT tests are not required for admission, but are considered if submitted. Neither score is preferred more than the other. UTSA Institutional Test Code for ACT is 4239, and the test score for SAT is 6919.

International students who need to submit an English language proficiency test score can submit any of the following: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced, iTEP Academic.

If you are to be considered for admission through holistic review, submission of essay A on ApplyTexas or any open prompt on Common App is highly encouraged.

If you are to be considered for admission through holistic review, two letters of recommendations are highly encouraged. Letters of recommendations can be submitted via the Document Uploader.

Click “Upload a New Document”
Select Department: “Undergraduate Admissions”
Select the Term you applied for
Select Category: “Outstanding Admission Application Items
Select Document: “Letters of Recommendation”

If you’ve received dual college credits, please submit the official college transcripts. Ask your school to send your official dual credit college transcript to UTSA through SPEEDE. Electronic Parchment, E-Script PDF and Naviance transcripts can be sent to apply@utsa.edu.

For international students, each country requires specific documentation when applying to UTSA and all submitted documents must be translated into English: North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania.

When to Apply

Term	ApplyTX	Common App
Summer 2025	Open	Open
Fall 2025	Open	Open
Spring 2026	Now Open	Opens August 2025
Summer 2026	Opens August 2025	Opens August 2025
Fall 2026	Opens August 2025	Opens August 2025

Admissions Deadline

All required documents, transcripts, fees, and test scores must be on file by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the deadline. Deadlines that fall on a weekend or UTSA holiday will be extended until 5:00 p.m. the following business day. Applicants whose files are not completed by the final deadline will not be considered for admission to UTSA for the semester to which they applied. Students interested in fully online programs should follow UTSA Online deadlines.

Term	Priority Freshman Deadline	International Freshman Deadline	Domestic Freshman Deadline
Fall	January 15	June 1	June 1
Spring	October 15	November 1	November 15 to submit application December 2 to submit missing documents
Summer	March 1	April 1	May 1

Applicants have the right to appeal decisions of the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Students requesting an appeal must do so by submitting the Appeal for Undergraduate Admission form and any other requested documents as outlined on the form. The appeal must be received by the Appeal Deadline for the term of the application. Deadlines which fall on a weekend or UTSA holiday will be extended until 5:00 p.m. the following business day.

After you Apply

Check Your Email

Once you submit your application, you will receive a thank you email from ApplyTexas or Common App, not UTSA. It can take up to two business days for the application to be received by UTSA once it is submitted.

Once UTSA receives your application, you will receive an e-mail from our One Stop Enrollment Center (UTSA One Stop) confirming the receipt of your application. Shortly after, you will also receive a second email from “UTSA Accounts” to claim your myUTSA ID.

Claim Your myUTSA ID

You will be issued your “myUTSA ID” once UTSA receives your admission application. Your myUTSA ID consists of 3 letters and 3 numbers (example: abc123), which will provide you access to your myUTSA Account Classic View where you can check your admission status.

Your myUTSA ID must be activated and a passphrase created by the applicant before they will be able to access any UTSA systems. If you run into any issues claiming your myUTSA ID, please contact UTSA Tech Cafe at 210-458-5555.

Check Your Admission Status

Once you have your myUTSA ID, you can log into your myUTSA Admissions portal to check your admission status. Once logged in, you will find your application under “My Admission Applications” section. There you’ll be able to review your admissions status. If you click on the orange “Review Details & Checklist” at the bottom of the tile, you can see if your missing any application items. If you’re admitted to UTSA, you’ll see additional information such as your Rowdy Ready Checklist and your Academic Standing.

Apply for Scholarhips & Financial Aid

With your myUTSA ID and passphrase, you can now access the UTSA Scholarship HUB, which is a single-source platform for students to find various scholarship opportunities available to apply to, including the Scholarship Hub’s General Application. The general application will instantly put you in the pool of scholarships that are managed by the UTSA Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. After you submit the Scholarship Hub’s General Application, we encourage you to continuously return back to the Scholarship Hub to check for additional scholarship opportunities provided by other UTSA offices.

Also, don’t forget Financial Aid! Even if you don’t think you will qualify for federal aid, we recommend all students submit a FAFSA. If you are not a US citizen, but eligible for Texas aid, submit the TASFA. Both FAFSA/TASFA are free, fairly quick to complete, and can help factor into additional items like grants and scholarship opportunities. If you need any help, reach out to your admission counselor!

Apply before Jan 15

January 15 is the deadline for our Distinguished Presidential Scholarship (DPS). Fall freshman applicants who apply and get admitted to UTSA by January 15 will be given automatic consideration for this scholarship valued at up to $20,000 for up to four years if renewal eligibility is maintained. Don’t miss out! We also offer other financial aid opportunities with different deadlines.

Distinguished Presidential Scholarship UTSA Bold Promise Financial Aid

Freshman Admissions