Thank you for your interest in The University of Texas at Austin. Admission to UT Austin is highly competitive, and military and veteran applicants complete the same application process and are evaluated using the same admissions standards as all other applicants. We encourage you to visit the Office of Admissions website for the most up-to-date information on application requirements, deadlines, and the admissions process.
Preparing for Higher Education
Are you preparing to transition from the military to higher education?
The University of Texas at Austin’s Veteran and Military Affiliated Services, in partnership with OnRamps, has created Project SMART, a free and self-paced series of modules to walk you through each phase of the transition process. Project SMART provides information that helps current military members transition to any higher education institution.
Modules cover:
- Understanding your benefits, including GI Bill benefits
- Navigating the college application process
- How to prepare to take college classes and ensure your success once enrolled
Complete this short interest form to receive additional information about the modules and learn how this toolkit can support you through your transition.
Preparing to Apply to UT
- Explore Programs
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Explore UT Austin majors and degree programs that match your interests and goals.
Not sure what degree is right for you? Take the MyMajors assessment. It will match your interests, academic experiences and talents with recommended majors.
The Undergraduate Catalog lists all the official credentials and their requirements offered at UT Austin.
- Review Admissions Requirements
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The Office of Admissions keeps updated information for each College & School including the degrees they offer, the semesters they admit students, and the prerequisites needed to gain admission.
- Determine Application Type
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Freshman applicants have not enrolled at another college or university after graduating from high school or earning a GED.
Transfer applicants have been enrolled at a college, university, or online institution since graduating from high school. Transfer applicants must have or will have earned 24 semester hours of required transferable coursework.
The Office of Admissions evaluates Military Training and Experience using Joint Services Transcripts (JST) and the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcripts.
- Submit Your Application
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Submit your admissions application by the posted deadlines.