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, CAP makes it possible for some freshman applicants to UT Austin to begin their studies at another UT System university. After completing 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 CAP, you don’t have to apply for admission to the UT System university you attend during your freshman year. Simply complete the 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 CAP students should attend an information session to learn about the program and its requirements. These sessions will happen after a student completes their 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 CAP advisor's Booking link.

Info sessions will go over CAP requirements, enrollment requirements, approved coursework, and provide next steps for students in the 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 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 CAP requirements will be required to attend UTA for Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters. Below is the optional schedule of hours CAP students should be taking at UTA . All 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 CAP program is not an a fully online program. All credit hours must be taken at UTA to complete the 30-hour requirement for 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)

Application Questions

There is not a waitlist. If you were not able to submit to UTA, you can choose another participating CAP school or apply as a non-CAP student to UTA. UTA has a limited amount of spots available for eligible 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 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.
Registration will open mid-February and you will receive an email to remind you to sign up for your orientation experience. You can sign up for online orientation by following these instructions. For questions or more information about new student orientation contact [email protected] or (817) 272-3213.
 

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. 

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state law requiring all Texas public institutions, including UT Arlington, to determine college readiness in Reading, Writing, and Math for all degree-seeking undergraduate students, both on campus and online.

YOUR TSI STATUS

  • You can view your TSI status in your MyMav account (MyMav Student Center -> TSI Status).
  • TSI STATUS DEFINITIONS
    • TSI Complete : You have met all TSI requirements and do not need to take further action
    • TSI Not Complete : You have attempted the TSI Assessment and have failed one or more sections; developmental coursework is required
    • TSI Liable : You will be required to take the TSI Assessment in the area(s) for which you do not have an exemption; you must take the assessment or provide proof of exemption before you can enroll in classes

TSI EXEMPTIONS

  • A list of TSI exemptions can be found here.
  • If you believe that you qualify for an exemption or have questions about exemptions, please email for a review of your TSI status.
    • Make sure to send the email from your UTA email account and provide your full name and UTA ID number.
  • Please ensure that you have submitted all test scores, transcripts, or other documentation that you believe may exempt you from taking the assessment.
    • TSI Advisors will not be able to advise you without that documentation.

Students must sign up and complete Orientation to have this hold released.

  • Please visit for more information on how to register for Orientation.

Enrollment - CAP Questions

  • No, the UT CAP program requires that students must successfully complete courses that total 30 transferable credit hours during a CAP year. Hours must be from the approved 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 CAP participants, must successfully complete the needed prerequisite(s) to enroll in courses with a prerequisite requirement.
  • The 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 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 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.

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 CAP agreement for UTA.
  • Students who successfully complete the CAP requirements during their freshman year are guaranteed admission to the College of Liberal Arts.
  • 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 CAP. Majors in the School of Architecture are not available for CAP students.
    • 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.
  • Ensure you are meeting the 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 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.
  • Yes, it is. For the Summer 2024 semester, you will need to go online to and submit a FAFSA form for the 2024-2025 aid year. UTA’s school code is 003656.
  • While consideration is given to all financial aid requests, we recommend you apply before UTA's priority deadline. For the 2024-2025 school year, the priority deadline will be April 1, 2024*.
  • You will be eligible for federal aid based on your FAFSA information and the funds that are available when you complete your financial aid application. For additional questions about deadlines, please check out our page.
    Financial Aid and Scholarships

*April 1, 2024 is the priority deadline for the 2024-2025 aid year due to the delayed availability of the 2024-2025 FAFSA. Subsequent years will follow UTA’s usual priority deadline of February 14th.