UT CAP (Coordinated Admissions Program)

Program Information

The University of Texas System developed the Coordinated Admission Program (CAP) to expand the admission options available to students interested in enrolling at The University of Texas at Austin, the system’s flagship university.

In general, UT CAP makes it possible for some freshman applicants to UT Austin to begin their studies at another UT System university. After completing UT CAP requirements during their freshman year, students transfer to UT Austin to complete their undergraduate studies.

If you are offered and decide to participate in UT CAP, you don’t have to apply for admission to the UT System university you attend during your freshman year. Simply complete the UT CAP agreement to let us know that you want to participate. You’re guaranteed admission to most majors in UT Austin’s College of Liberal Arts upon successful completion of the program (although admission to specific Liberal Arts majors are not guaranteed). And just like any other prospective transfer student, you’ll be able to compete for admission to majors in colleges outside of Liberal Arts.

UT CAP Contacts at UTA


Advising Admissions

 

Info Sessions

All new incoming UT CAP students should attend an information session to learn about the program and its requirements. These sessions will happen after a student completes their UT CAP agreements and is admitted to UTA, and before they attend orientation in June. Dates will populate in early March and can be found on the UT CAP advisor's Booking link.

Info sessions will go over UT CAP requirements, enrollment requirements, approved coursework, and provide next steps for students in the UT CAP journey. Follow-up information will be sent out to students who attend a session.

To register, students will need the following. Please choose the appointment labeled UT CAP Virtual Information Session.

  • Their 10-digit student ID number from UTA
  • UTA student email
  • Major of Interest

Current students should book an individual advising appointment each semester with the UT CAP advisor to go over their process, courses, and questions.

CAP Bookings Calendar
 

Your First Year At UTA

Students who attend UTA to fulfill their UT CAP requirements will be required to attend UTA for Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters. Below is the optional schedule of hours UT CAP students should be taking at UTA . All UT UT CAP students at UTA must start in the summer semester. Courses will be offered either face-to-face, online, or during the school year and it should be noted that the UT CAP program is not an a fully online program. All credit hours must be taken at UTA to complete the 30-hour requirement for UT CAP.

 

 

Staying at UTA

Students wishing to stay at UTA and completing their undergrad with us will need to complete the opt out process. Students will complete the two steps below.

Opt out for UTA Admissions

  • Open MyMav
  • Choose the tile labeled My Forms
  • Select New Form
  • Choose the form labeled UT CAP opt out
  • Fill out the form and include major
  • Save and Submit form

Forms

The University of Texas at Austin website for Coordinated Admissions program

UT CAP approved courses

UT CAP Academic Degree Plan (2024-2025)

UT CAP Timeline (2024-2025)

UT CAP Contacts at UTA

Advising – Lauren Minaudo, capadvisor@uta.edu

Application Questions

  • There is not a waitlist. If you were not able to submit to UTA, you can choose another participating UT CAP school or apply as a non-CAP student to UTA. UTA has a limited amount of spots available for eligible UT CAP students.
  • UTA accepts agreements on a first-come, first-served basis. Once UTA has received the agreements to reach the limit, the ability to submit the UT CAP agreement is closed.
  • If you are interested in attending UTA as a non-CAP student, you can do so by submitting an application for admission and the supporting documents before the freshman deadline of June 1.

Please contact the UTA Office of International Education for more information.

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Orientation Questions

Students should complete:

  • Their To-do list inMyUTA
  • TSI Testing
  • Math Placement Assessments, for students pursuing math of Pre Cal or higher.
  • Know what to bring to your orientation.

Enrollment - Hold Questions

Texas college students who are new to the institution and students returning after an absence of at least one fall or spring semester who are under age 22 on the first day of the term are required to submit documentation of immunization against bacterial meningitis.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES

  • Students may use the UT Arlington Bacterial Meningitis Immunization Record form as proof of vaccination.
    • A portion of this form must be completed and signed/stamped by a healthcare provider or pharmacy.
  • An acceptable meningitis document will include the following:
    • Full name of student
    • Name of facility where the vaccination was given
    • Vaccine administration date 
    • Signature of physician/provider OR stamp
    • Administered within the last 5 years of the admit term
    • Document must be in English
  • A receipt of your visit will not suffice as proper documentation. Students who have not turned 22 before the start of the admit term are still required to provide proper meningitis documentation. 

Enrollment - UT CAP Questions

  • Yes, all incoming freshmen, including UT CAP students, are expected to take this academic inquiry course.
    • UNIV 1131 will transfer to UT Austin and will be applied toward the required 30 credit hours.
    • More information about the actual course can be given during the participants’ orientation.
  • No, the UT CAP program requires that students must successfully complete courses that total 30 transferable credit hours during a UT CAP year. Hours must be from the approved UT CAP course list and taken at a participating university.
    • Dual credits and Test credits can be counted towards prerequisites and/or degree requirements but will not counts towards the 30-credit hour UT CAP requirement.
  • Please let your academic advisor know of any college credits, to avoid re-taking a course. Duplicate courses will show as Illegal Repeat on the UTA official transcript.
    • Test credits must be petitioned to have them posted officially posted on a college transcript.
    • Test credits do not expire and can be petitioned at UTA or after you transition to UT Austin.
    • Dual credits or other College credits are posted on an official college transcript which must be sent to UTA.
    • High School transcripts cannot be used for official college credits.
  • Prerequisites are the courses that must be successfully completed before advance courses can be taken.
    • Prerequisites are normally taken before Math, Science/Technology, and English/Literature courses
    • All UTA students, including UT CAP participants, must successfully complete the needed prerequisite(s) to enroll in courses with a prerequisite requirement.
  • The UT CAP degree plan has courses with prerequisites listed. The degree plan will also have prerequisites listed for intended UT Austin majors.
  • Participants are encouraged to identify these classes and confirm with their UTA advisor if they are eligible to take.
    • Please note that per the UT CAP agreement, your UTA advisor is responsible to advise on the approved list of courses. They do not advise on UT Austin majors.
    • All questions related to UT Austin majors should be directed to UT Austin.

Enrollment - General Questions

  • Each college level course is valued by a certain number of credit hours. The credit hours that are accepted by other universities are known as transferable credits.
  • All courses on the designated UT CAP list have been approved by UT Austin and are guaranteed as recognized transfer credits to UT Austin.
    • Please note that UT Austin requires a minimum of a “C” grade to accept the course as transferable credits.

UT CAP Questions

  • Housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We recommend contacting Housing and Residence Life for more information.
  • Students should apply for housing as soon as they complete their UT CAP agreement for UTA.
  • Students who successfully complete the UT CAP requirements during their freshman year are guaranteed admission to the College of Liberal Arts.
  • UT CAP students interested in applying to other majors at UT Austin, like Business, Natural Sciences, Engineering and Communication will need to compete for these majors as they are not part of the Liberal Arts.
    • Students interested in Architecture or Interior Design should carefully consider their options before enrolling in UT CAP. Majors in the School of Architecture are not available for UT CAP students.
    • UT CAP students can ask to be considered in the transfer applicant pool for a non-Liberal Arts major without jeopardizing their automatic admission to Liberal Arts, but admission to most majors is highly competitive.
  • The participating UT CAP universities cannot guarantee that the courses you take as a freshman will help you to prepare for transfer into programs outside the College of Liberal Arts.
  • The participating UT CAP university you select for your freshman year will provide courses that will transfer as part of the university’s core curriculum, but they may not all serve as prerequisite courses for some majors at UT Austin.
  • If your goals clearly point to one of our most competitive majors, you should consider attending a college or university where your pathway to your desired major is more certain.
  • Ensure you are meeting the UT CAP requirements
    • Complete 30 approved hours
    • 3.2 GPA
    • Complete a math course from the approved list
  • Make sure to complete all requirements in MyStatus.
    • If competing, complete statement of purpose, writing sample, and resume
  • Pre-order transcript before June 1st and send electronically to UT Austin. For instructions please visit the Registrar website.
  • In order to come to UTA as a UT CAP student, you must attend the summer semester. Students may check the academic calendar for start dates. Academic Calendar.
    • Please note that UT Austin will only accept courses taken at UTA and courses taken at another intuition can make a student ineligible for UT CAP.

Financial Aid Questions

  • Your federal aid will remain the same, which means you will still be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant, if you meet requirements, and Federal Direct Loans as a CAP student. However, if you were a recipient of any UTA merit-based scholarship, including the Presidential Scholarship or Maverick Academic Scholarship, you would no longer be eligible since these are only for students who will pursue their degree at UTA. For a list of all UTA merit-based scholarships, visit the UTA Scholarships website.

    UTA Scholarships

  • If you were a recipient of any UTA specific scholarship, including Distinguished Presidential Scholarship or Maverick Scholarship, you will not be eligible as a CAP student.
    These scholarships are only for students who will pursue their degree at UTA.
  • Depending on the type of aid you receive, the amounts may differ.
  • Enrolling in less than full time (12 credit hours) will reduce your grant amount. For example, if you enroll in 9 credit hours, you will receive 75% of your Federal Pell Grant amount.
  • On the other hand, federal direct loans are typically not affected by being less than full-time, since only half-time enrollment is required (6 credit hours).
  • For more information regarding Financial Aid disbursement requirements, visit UTA’s Financial Aid Disbursement website.