2013-2014 Transfer Requirements

UTSA Freshman Transfer Admission Criteria for Fall 2013*
Freshman Transfer (1-29 hrs): Admissions requirements for transfer students with 1-29 hours completed at time of application (work in progress is not considered) must:
- Meet the same Guaranteed Admission requirements as first-time freshmen for 1st and 2nd quartile:
- Submit official high school transcript indicating date of graduation
- Request ACT/SAT be sent directly from the testing agency
- Have at least a cumulative 2.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all transferable college coursework from a regionally accredited institution
- Submit your official transcripts from each college/university attended, including Dual Credit work
- Be eligible to return to most recent institution
| HS Class Rank | SAT Score (math and critical reading) UTSA College Board SAT Code: 6919 |
ACT Score (Composite) UTSA ACT Code: 4239 |
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1st quartile Top 25% |
Guaranteed Admission Test scores must be submitted |
ACT: 24 Guaranteed Admission |
2nd Quartile Second 25% or Non-Ranking Accredited HS |
SAT: 1100 Guaranteed Admission |
ACT: 24
Guaranteed Admission |
Below 50%
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Must meet Guaranteed Admission requirements otherwise please reapply when 30 or more transferable college credits are earned. |
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State of Texas Uniform Admission Standards
Per state law, Uniform Admissions Policy, TEC 51.803-51.809 requires that all students must meet one of the following college readiness standards in order to be eligible for consideration for admission at a Texas Four-Year Public Institution.
• Successfully complete the recommended or advanced (distinguished) high school program or complete the portion of the program that was available to them; or
• Successfully complete a curriculum that is equivalent in content and rigor to the recommended or advanced (distinguished) high school program at a high school that is exempt from offering such programs; or
• Satisfy the College Readiness Benchmarks on the SAT or ACT assessment:
ACT- 18 English, 21 Reading, 22 Math and 24 Science
UTSA Transfer Admission Criteria for Fall 2013*
Transfer (30+ hrs): Admissions requirements for transfer students with 30+ hours completed at time of application (work in progress is not considered) must:
- Have at least a cumulative 2.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all transferable college coursework from a regionally accredited institutions
- Submit your official transcripts from EACH college or university attended, including Dual Credit work
- Be eligible to return to most recent institution (includes academic and disciplinary actions)*
Note: When calculating the cumulative grade point average for admission, ALL attempted work is considered. Repeated courses are NOT excluded.
A student currently on suspension at a previous institution will not be considered for admission
For more complete information on admission requirements, click here
Transfer Resources
Transfer Plans
Transfer plans have been articulated with 14 community colleges to guarantee courses will be applied towards the intended degree. Each transfer plan is specific to a school, a catalog year & to a degree and indicates exactly what classes to take at the community college. In accordance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, all core classes have been issued a core component code (010-090). If the core is completed at any Texas public institution, it will transfer as a whole and substitute for the core at UTSA. Please note: Courses underlined & bolded, satisfy both core requirements and degree requirements. These degree requirements that satisfy the core will have to be taken if NOT originally taken as part of the core. Transfer plan completion does not guarantee admission. Please refer catalog for additional major admission requirements.
Transfer Equivalency Table
Online university resource that shows approved transferable credits used in the transfer admissions process. This tool can be used by prospective students to check course transferability (please note: equivalencies are subject to change).
College Source
In order for coursework to be transferable to UTSA it must have been completed at a regionally accredited institution. Check to see whether your college or university is regionally accredited through the College Source website. Click here to see a list of regional accrediting agencies.
Texas Common Course Numbering Matrix
The Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) System may be used to compare course transferability among institutions. The UTSA Core Curriculum may be printed out to compare TCCNs, and also prerequisites.
Undergraduate Catalog
Access the most current UTSA Undergraduate Catalog and Information Bulletin to review specific topics, degrees, course descriptions and more.
Transfer Admissions Process
Transfer Tips
Transfer tips highlighting suggested time-lines, myths and facts about transferring, GPA worksheet and more. When using the GPA Calculator or GPA Worksheet, please remember that technical, developmental and remedial courses are not transferable.
Academic Fresh Start
Texas residents who want academic work earned 10 years prior to the planned enrollment term not to be considered/transferred, can possibly utilize Fresh Start. If not admissible and coursework is more than 10 years old please review the form for more information.
To Apply
- Apply online at applytexas.org
- Pay an application fee of $60
- Submit your official high school transcript with curriculum verification
- Send your ACT/SAT scores with writing section sent directly from the testing agency
SAT - Code: 6919
ACT - Code: 4239 - If you took college credit courses, send any official college transcript when available
- If you are graduating early from high school, submit a recommendation letter from your guidance counselor
Committee Review:
First-time Freshmen in Committee Review are highly encouraged to submit the following supporting materials:
- One essay from the Apply Texas Application, Topic C one page single space
- Up to two letter of recommendation, from community involvement, high school academics or employer
- *All supporting materials must include your full name, high school, and date of birth as it appears on your Apply Texas Application
Additional Notes:
- UTSA Undergraduate Admissions Office does not accept faxed documents.
- Applicants using a Visa card should submit payment with their ApplyTexas application.
- UTSA accepts application fee waivers for first-time Freshman only. A student applying as a first-time FR must use the Fee Waivers provided by either the ACT or SAT, verifying that a fee waiver was used to register for the respective test. These waivers are available only from the high school guidance office.




