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 & Credentials

All transcripts and documents must be received by the admission deadline (not postmarked) for your application to be processed. Please note that processing times from the institution or agency sending your documents may take several weeks so students should plan accordingly to meet admission deadlines.

Unofficial College Transcripts for Admission Application

Upload unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary colleges or universities you have previously attended or are presently attending on the UTSA Graduate Admissions Application platform. 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. Please note that upon admittance, all official transcripts and documentation must be submitted to UTSA (see below).

Official College Transcripts for Admitted Students

Once a decision is rendered, admitted students must request official transcripts to be sent from their Institution to UTSA.

• Electronic Transcripts – UTSA prefers transcripts to be received electronically through SPEEDE. Electronic Parchment, E-Script PDF, National Student Clearinghouse, and other Electronic (eTranscript) Exchange systems can be sent to graduate.documents@utsa.edu. Official transcripts must be sent from the electronic delivery service or institution. We will not accept official transcripts emailed or sent directly from the student.
• Sealed Paper Transcripts – If your institution prefers mailing transcripts, seal copies of your official transcript can be mailed to
  The University of Texas at San Antonio
  Office of Admissions
  One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249
• UTSA Students and Alumni – Official UTSA transcripts are not needed for current students and alumni.

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 who have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions are required to submit a detailed course-by-course credential evaluation along with transcripts. This includes U.S. Citizens, non-U.S. citizens (International), and permanent residents. Summaries will not be accepted. UTSA accepts credit only from recognized accredited academic institutions. If you are submitting a foreign transcript, please see the section below. UTSA will accept the following foreign credit evaluations.

• Through the UTSA Graduate Admissions Application portal, students can request an official ECE credential evaluation. For questions, review the ECE ordering instructions or connect with ECE through their live chat. .
• The preferred agency is Foreign Credential Services of America (FCSA). On the FCSA website, go to "Apply" and then select "University Admissions" as the purpose. Then select "UTSA" and complete the PDF form and follow the instructions on their webpage on where to submit. FCSA will then submit your evaluation to UTSA after your application is processed by them.
• You can also submit a credential evaluation from any evaluators on the NACES website. Follow the instructions from the evaluator's website and be sure to designate UTSA as the recipient. The evaluator can send graduate transcripts to graduate.documents@utsa.edu.

Foreign Transcripts

International transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English. We need both the official transcript in the original language; as well as, the translation of the transcript in english.

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.