Transfer

You’re considered a transfer student at UTSA if you’ve previously earned college credit after completing high school or earning your GED—and you’re now looking to continue your undergraduate studies with us. Whether your credits come from a community college or another university, if you’re pursuing a bachelor’s degree or looking to take courses for credit at UTSA, you’ll apply as a transfer student.

Note: college credit received while in high school (dual credit) does not count.

It’s a common question—and a common misconception! There’s no minimum number of college credits required to transfer to UTSA. You can apply no matter how many credits you’ve earned after high school or your GED.

That said, there is a limit on how many credits UTSA can accept from a community college. According to university policy, students can apply up to 66 transfer credit hours from a community college toward their degree. This ensures that a required portion of your coursework is completed at UTSA as part of earning your bachelor’s degree.

Yes! If you’re currently part of the AlamoPROMISE program at one of the Alamo Colleges, you may be eligible for the AlamoPROMISE to UTSA Bold Promise as long as you meet certain eligibility criteria at UTSA. This is a tuition assistance program designed to make continuing your education at UTSA more affordable.

This program covers 100% of tuition and mandatory fees for up to four fall and spring semesters (within two years) for eligible students who maintain program requirements.

There’s no separate application—if you’re a Texas resident who meets the eligibility criteria, you’ll be automatically considered for this opportunity.

To review the full eligibility requirements and learn more, visit our One Stop page.

UTSA does not offer a fee waiver for transfer applications. All transfer applicants are required to pay the non-refundable $70 application fee when they apply.

However, we understand that some students may be facing financial hardships. If you have extenuating circumstances, you may request a fee deferral, which allows you to pay the fee at a later time. To explore this option, simply email the UTSA Transfer Admissions team for assistance.

“WIP” stands for Work In Progress—a transcript that shows you’re currently enrolled in courses at the time you submit your application to UTSA. And yes, it’s absolutely okay to apply while you’re still taking classes!

If your transcript includes WIP courses, don’t worry—our admissions team can still review your application, as long as your transfer GPA meets our admission requirements.

Here’s what you’ll need to do:

• Submit your current transcript (even if it includes WIP courses) when you apply.
• Once your final grades are posted, submit an updated transcript from your current school. This helps us finalize your admission and apply new credits toward your degree.

You can begin your transfer application to UTSA through either ApplyTexas or the Common App — whichever platform you prefer!

When starting completing your application, make sure to select “Transfer” student status. This ensures the correct application form appears. If you don’t select this, the system may default to the freshman application by mistake.

Note: If you used ApplyTexas or Common Application to apply to college previously, please keep in mind that you may need to create a new account or update your application type and/or profile with current information.

To find out which of your credits will transfer to UTSA, we recommend using our Transfer Credit Calculator.

Pro Tip: Have your most up-to-date transcript handy while using the calculator. You’ll need to reference course numbers and other details to get the best results.

For a comprehensive list of all classes UTSA accepts for credit, you can view it here.

If you need additional help or if the Transfer Credit Calculator doesn’t provide all the information you need, our Transfer and Transition Student Success Services team is here for you.

Yes, UTSA can reconsider a decision if a student has new information that may have affected their ability to meet admission policies or deadlines. Learn more information here.

For assistance with international admissions, you can reach out to the International Admissions Office by emailing international.admissions@utsa.edu or calling +1-210-458-7995.

You can also contact an international admissions counselor directly through our Contact Page.

For more information about military benefits, resources, and requirements, you can contact our Center for Military Affiliated Students. Visit their website at cmas.utsa.edu for further details.

Once you’ve submitted your application, you can easily check your status through your myUTSA Admissions portal. For step-by-step instructions, visit our Check Status Page.

If your application shows as “incomplete,” it means we’re waiting for additional documentation or items from you. In order for your application to be reviewed, it must be considered complete.

To see what’s missing, simply visit your myUTSA Admissions portal, where you’ll find a list of outstanding items. For detailed instructions, check our Check Status Page.

If you haven’t received your UTSA activation email, don’t worry! You can visit Registration & Records for step-by-step instructions on how to activate your myUTSA ID.

If you need further assistance, feel free to contact Tech Cafe at 210-458-5555.