Freshman Admissions

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.

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1. Review Freshman Admission Requirements

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.

2. Submit Admission Application

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.

ApplyTexas

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

1. Create an account on ApplyTexas. You will be assigned a login and password. Keep these for your records.
2. 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.
3. Complete your Core Questions.
4. 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.
5. Select “Start your Application”.
6. Select your first choice major.
7. 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.
8. 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.

Common App

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.

1. Create an account on Common App for “First Year Students”. You will create your log–in and password. Keep these for your records.
2. 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.
3. 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)”
4. 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.
5. 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.

3. Pay Application Fee or Submit Fee Waiver

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.

Pay Fee by Check or Money Order

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.

4. Submit Academic Records

Submit Academic Records

Freshmen must submit a Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) or an up-to-date high school transcript . 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.

5. Submit Additional Documentation

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.

Letters of Recommendation

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”

Dual Credit Transcripts

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.