Internal Transfer

If you are a current student at UT Austin and are interested in changing your major, you may be able to apply for internal transfer. The internal transfer process is competitive and some majors only offer internal transfer for fall admission. Consideration is based on a holistic review of your academic performance and other materials.

Requirements

Current UT Students in any undergraduate college or school may transfer to any other college or school within the university only under the general procedures and conditions described in the General Information Catalog.

To apply for internal transfer, submit the UT Austin Internal Transfer Application and review the following requirements:

Limits

Students may apply to internal transfer only two times to each new college or school that has limited space for internal transfers. For these colleges and schools, the student must apply within the student’s first four long-term semesters of enrollment at the University.

 

Students who are readmitted to the University after not enrolling for one or more fall or spring semesters are readmitted to the college or school in which they were last enrolled. They may then apply for transfer to another college or school, provided they meet the general conditions for transfer given in this section and any special admission requirements of the college or school to which they wish to transfer.

Transfer students from other institutions of higher education are eligible to apply for transfer between colleges and schools within the University upon completion of their first fall or spring semester or summer semester at the University, regardless of the number of semester hours accumulated, provided they satisfy all conditions and procedures that apply to students entering the same college or school, and any program thereof, when first admitted to the University.

Double/Simultaneous Majors

Students are admitted to the University with a single major. They may choose a second major after completing 30 semester hours of coursework in residence at the University. A student must follow any application procedures and meet any admission requirements that have been established for the second major; information about these and other relevant college policies is available from the dean. Approval of the student’s application for simultaneous major will take into account the student’s ability to graduate within four years of entering the University. You can learn more about simultaneous majors by reviewing Simultaneous Major section of the General Information Catalog.

College/School Requirements

Students who have completed 45 or fewer semester hours of college credit are eligible to apply for transfer between colleges and schools regardless of their university grade point average, provided they satisfy all conditions and procedures that apply to students who enter the same college or school, and any program thereof, when first admitted to the university.

GPA

Students who have completed more than 45 semester hours of college credit must have a university grade point average of at least 2.00 to qualify for transfer between colleges and schools. Generally, students with more than 45 semester hours of credit and a grade point average less than 2.00 may not transfer to another division within the university and must enroll in courses approved by their current college or school. All colleges are authorized to allow such students to register for courses required for the students’ potential new majors, provided the normal prerequisites are met.

Credit Hour Limits

Students may not transfer to another college or school after they have completed 60 semester hours of coursework in residence. A student who wishes to seek an exception to this rule should petition the dean’s office of the college into which the student would like to transfer. Approval of the petition will take into account the student’s ability to graduate within four years of entering the University.

Students may not transfer to another college or school after they have completed four fall or spring semesters in residence, regardless of the amount of credit they have earned. A student who wishes to seek an exception to this rule should petition the dean’s office of the college into which the student would like to transfer. Approval of the petition will take into account the student’s ability to graduate within fouryears of entering the University.

The Application

The Internal Transfer Application includes questions related to your academic history and extracurricular activities at UT and requires you to submit a copy of your resume. You may submit the Internal Transfer Application for a maximum of two (2) majors, and you will be asked additional specific questions based on the major(s) you chose.

Please contact the Internal Transfer Application processing team at internal-transfer@austin.utexas.edu for additional assistance.

Majors Available

Students applying for internal transfer have the option to apply to up to two majors per application cycle. The majors available for internal transfer vary by semester.

Fall Internal Transfer

The application for fall internal transfer admissions opens February 1 and the following colleges and schools accept internal transfers during that semester:

  • School of Architecture
  • McCombs School of Business
  • Moody College of Communication
  • College of Education
  • Cockrell School of Engineering
  • College of Fine Arts*
  • Jackson School of Geosciences
  • School of Information
  • College of Liberal Arts
  • College of Natural Sciences
  • School of Nursing
  • Steve Hicks School of Social Work

*The Butler School of Music Internal Transfer Application opens in Fall and can be found here.

Spring Internal Transfer

The application for spring internal transfer admission opens on September 15 and the following colleges and schools accept internal transfers during that semester:

  • Moody College of Communication
  • McCombs School of Business
  • College of Education
  • Cockrell School of Engineering (for current Engineering students only)
  • Jackson School of Geosciences
  • College of Liberal Arts
  • School of Nursing
  • Steve Hicks School of Social Work

Summer Internal Transfer

The application for summer internal transfer admission opens on June 14 and the following colleges and schools accept internal transfers during that semester:

  • College of Liberal Arts – Open Majors

Major Requirements

Each major will require a personal statement to be submitted along with the core application questions. Restricted majors may also require additional academic requirements, application questions and/or information sessions.

Below are links to specific college and school’s internal transfer application pages for additional information:

*The Butler School of Music Internal Transfer Application opens in Fall and can be found here.

Tips Prior to Applying

If you are hoping to switch to a major in another college or school other than the one in which you are currently enrolled, we encourage you to do the following:

  • Know the process. The university has published procedures for those seeking internal transfer. Become familiar with them.
  • Be aware of transfer admission requirements. Most colleges and schools post information on their websites to inform prospective students of the credentials applicants need to be competitive in the internal transfer admission process. Review those details so you know what you have to do to become a strong contender (and so you can decide whether you think that will be possible).
  • Talk with your advisor. Advisors can work with you to decide on a class schedule that will help you pursue your goals while also staying on track for on-time graduation. Note: Some colleges and schools may require that you attend an information session before meeting with an advisor.

Resources

Internal Transfer Application Processing Team

Need help with your internal transfer application? Contact the internal transfer application processing team at internal-transfer@austin.utexas.edu.

Vick Advising Excellence Center

You can schedule an appointment with a Vick Center advisor online to explore majors and careers, and get help with your internal transfer.

Texas Career Engagement

Career Education Professionals in Texas Career Engagement work with students to explore their strengths and interests, identify majors and careers that align with their goals, and plan for internal transfer.

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