View the list of exemptions in the table below. If you believe you qualify for an exemption, please submit your exemption and accompanying required documentation.
| Exemption Type | Area(s) of exemption | Requirement for Exemption(s) | How to Submit Exemptions |
|---|---|---|---|
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ACT Scores |
English (Reading & Writing) |
Prior to Feb. 15, 2023: After Feb. 15, 2023: |
Student must send ACT scores from ACT to UTA |
| Math |
Prior to Feb. 15, 2023: After Feb. 15, 2023: |
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| SAT Scores valid for up to 5 years |
English (Reading & Writing) | Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score >= 480 | Student must send SAT scores from the College Board to UTA |
| Math | Math score >= 530 | ||
| STAAR Scores valid for up to 5 years |
English (Reading & Writing) |
English III score >= 4000 | Student must submit high school transcript or official score report to UTA |
| Math | Algebra II score >= 4000 | ||
| Texas College Bridge Certificates valid for up to 2 years after high school graduation date |
English (Reading & Writing) | Certificate earned for English prep course completion | Student must submit certificate(s) from Green Light to UTA |
| Math | Certificate earned for Math prep course completion | ||
| TSI Completion from Other Texas College | Reading | College deemed student Complete for TSI Reading | Student must submit official college transcript to UTA |
| Writing | College deemed student Complete for TSI Writing | ||
| Math | College deemed student Complete for Math | ||
| Associate Degree or higher | All | Earned Associate degree or higher (equivalency cannot be used) | Student must submit official college transcript to UTA |
| Transfer Coursework | English (Reading & Writing) | C or better in 3-hour college-level course from accredited higher education institution in one of the following subjects: ANTH, ART, BIOL, BCMN, COMM, COMS, ECON, ENGL, GEOG, GOVT, HIST, PHIL, POLS, PSYC, SOCI or THEA | Student must submit official college transcript to UTA |
| Reading only | C or better in 3-hour college-level course from accredited higher education institution in one of the following subjects: CHEM, DNCE, GEOL, HUMA, MUSI or PHYS | ||
| Math | C or better in 3-hour college-level Math course from accredited higher education institution |
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| Military - Active Duty or Honorable Discharge | All | At least 3 years of service completed in U.S. armed forces/reserve or Texas National Guard |
Active Duty: Student must submit copy of official military document showing minimum 3 years of active service to tsi@uta.edu Honorable Discharge: Student must submit copy of DD 214 showing Honorable Discharge to tsi@uta.edu |