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Guidelines for Incoming Exchange Students

Guidelines for Incoming Exchange Students (for students from our partner universities)
As a student from one of our university exchange partners, you are eligible to study at The University of Texas at Arlington for a period of time while still pursuing a degree from your home institution. To begin the application and selection process, you should contact the Study Abroad Office on your university campus. Once you have been nominated by your home institution, you can then complete the application form (see Exchange Application). Upon completion, give the application to your outgoing exchange coordinator at your university, who will send us your nomination and application.

Exchange Application

Please complete the application and submit it to the outgoing exchange coordinator at your university.

  1. The Exchange Application requires a nomination and signature from your outgoing exchange coordinator. Applications will not be accepted without this signature and nomination.
  2. The Sponsor Statement must have a Notarial seal/stamp or other attestation.
  3. The Bank Statement should have a seal or stamp from the bank and should not be more than 6 months old.
  4. Official Transcripts must be mailed with the application. Faxed transcripts cannot be accepted. Transcripts must be translated into English.
Click here for Exchange Application Form

Choosing Courses

UTA offers both undergraduate and graduate courses. All courses are available to exchange students who meet the appropriate academic requirements. Exchange students are eligible to register for classes upon arrival, after attending a mandatory orientation. Students must also meet with an academic departmental advisor before registration. The advisor’s recommendations should be taken into consideration when choosing courses.
A schedule of courses can be found on the UT Arlington website by clicking here . Students can search the classes by semester and subject. A complete listing of courses will appear with a description of the course material and other course details.

UTA Colleges and Schools

Architecture Honors College



Education Liberal Arts Nursing

Engineering Science

Graduate School Social Work

Urban and Public Affairs

Academic Calender

To see UTA Academic calender click here

Pre-Arrival and Orientation Information

Upon acceptance, students will receive an acceptance packet with vital pre-arrival information. Included in the packet:

  • Immigration Form I-20
  • UTA Student ID Number
  • Pre-arrival/Orientation Letter including information on housing, insurance, orientation, etc.

To obtain a US Student Visa, students will need to schedule an interview with the US Embassy and provide the immigration form I-20 and proof of financial support. For more information about US Student Visas, visit this page

To read the Pre-Arrival Letter and other information specifically for New International Students.click here