Graduate Admissions

Review Program Requirements

Admission requirements are at the program level. Please review your graduate program of interest on what is required. On each program page, you will see:

• Information on the Program
• Admission & Application Requirements
• Application Deadline
• Graduate Advisor of Record Contact Information

It is important to choose the correct program as applications are program and term specific. You will be required to resubmit a new application for each major selected. If you have questions about which program is right for you, please contact a Graduate Recruiter or a representative in the program area of interest.

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Submit Graduate Admissions Application

Complete and submit your online Graduate Admissions Application. Application deadlines and term offerings prior to beginning the application process are listed on the specific program pages.

Pay Application Fee

A non-refundable application processing fee is charged per application to a graduate program. Applicants may apply simultaneously to more than one graduate program; a fee for each application will be required.

Please note there are no fee waivers at the graduate level. Approved McNair program waiver forms must be provided by the McNair office at your institution. Please contact the program department for further information.

Submit Transcripts

From the Graduate Admissions Application platform, upload official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges or universities you have previously attended or are presently attending. The number of identified institutions must match the number of transcripts uploaded. Failure to include all colleges/universities on your application may result in your application not being processed. Please note once submitted, all documents become the property of UTSA and will not be returned.

Unofficial Transcripts

Applicants must submit unofficial transcripts to complete your Graduate Admissions Application; however, once a decision is rendered, all official documentation will need to be submitted to UTSA and can be sent to graduate.documents@utsa.edu.

Official Transcripts for Admitted Students

Once a decision is rendered, admitted students must request official transcripts to be sent from their Institution to UTSA. Official transcripts can be received from another institution electronically via SPEEDE, E-Script, National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, and other Electronic (eTranscript) Exchange systems or emailed directly to graduate.documents@utsa.edu from the institution. Official transcripts can also be mailed to the address below.

The University of Texas at San Antonio
Office of Graduate Admissions
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-0616

Proof of Degree

A degree must be obtained from an accredited college/university in the United States or equivalent training at a foreign institution. If you are currently attending a university, a final official transcript must be submitted upon completion of coursework. If you have completed your degree, the award of degree must be noted on the transcript.

Evaluation of Foreign Credentials

Any applicants, including non-U.S. citizens (International), U.S. Citizens, and permanent residents, who have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions are required to submit a detailed course-by-course credential evaluation along with transcripts. Summaries will not be accepted. Please note the following:

• Foreign credential evaluations must be received by the application deadline for your application to be processed. Processing time may take up to three weeks, and students should plan accordingly with the application deadlines of the programs for which they are applying.
• Students can request an official ECE credential evaluation directly through the UTSA application portal. ECE can be reached through their live chat. For UTSA application portal (CAS) ordering instructions, please visit this page: UTSA Graduate Admissions CAS Instructions
• UTSA will also accept foreign credit evaluations from FCSA or any other NACES approved evaluation agency. The application form for FCSA can be found on this link. FCSA can be reached at (512)459-8428 or info@foreigncredentials.org.

Foreign Transcripts

International transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English. Transcripts in the original language must accompany all translated documents.

UTSA Students and Alumni

UTSA students and alumni do not need to submit official UTSA transcripts.

Submit Test Scores

Depending on the requirements for your graduate program of interest, you might be asked to submit test scores.

Test Scores GRE/GMAT

Submit official GRE or GMAT test scores that have been taken within five years. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) institutional code for the University of Texas at San Antonio is 6919. Upon admission to the University, official test scores are required and must be sent directly from the testing organization to UTSA. While you can request an official score report to be sent to UTSA at the time of application, please keep in mind that you will be required to upload unofficial copies within the Graduate Admissions Application.

Test Scores TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo

International applicants are required to prove proficiency in the English language by taking either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). Please note the following:

• Students who take the IELTS should take the academic exam, not the general exam.
• English Language Proficiency scores may be waived for international students from countries where English is the official language, or for non-citizens of the United States earning an accredited bachelor’s degree or higher in the United States or other countries where English is the official language as indicated in the Graduate Catalog.
• English Language Proficiency scores older than two years are not valid or accepted.
• TOEFL institutional code for the University of Texas at San Antonio is 6919. There is no institutional code for IELTS.
• Minimum English Language Proficiency scores can be found online at https://future.utsa.edu/international/. Individual degree programs may have higher TOEFL or IELTS requirements for their various programs.

Submit Other Documents

Depending on the requirements for your graduate program of interest, you might be asked to submit the following documents. See below for a description of the items and check the program requirements for what is required for your Graduate Admissions Application.

Letters of Recommendation

All letters of recommendations should be requested through the Graduate Admissions Application. Student-provided copies will not be accepted. Be sure to inform your recommenders of your program deadline. In order for your Graduate Admissions Application to be complete, recommenders must submit their recommendation before the program deadline. Depending on the program, you may be required to submit a letter of recommendation from a specific recommender. Review your program of interest for details.

Resume

Upload your resume or CV on your Graduate Admissions Application and identify the uploads as “CV/Resume”.

Statement of Purpose

Upload your statement of purpose (or letter of intent) to your Graduate Admissions Application and identify it as “Statement of Purpose”. Depending on the program, you may be required to respond to a specific question. Review your program of interest for details.