Academic programs in Schools & Majors

Not yet certain about the academic program you want to enter? Take some time to review the information in Why UT? Academics.

Program-Specific Requirements & Restrictions

Some majors have special application requirements or restrictions on admission beyond those for applying to the university. To make certain that you complete all the admission requirements for your selected majors, carefully review the requirements for individual majors (if applicable) before applying.

Major Selection and Admission Decisions

When you apply to UT Austin, you’ll be able to select both a first-choice major and a second-choice major. If you choose to make two selections, you’ll initially be considered for admission to your first-choice major. If you aren’t admitted to that major, you’ll be considered for your second-choice major.

Advising for Selected Majors

Some students pursue interests in special aspects of the major they select. Such students are able to obtain special academic advising to help them pursue their particular interests. Examples include “Prelaw” (code19), “Premedical, Predental, Preveterinary” (code14), and “Prepharmacy” (code 18).

Lists of special advising areas for each college and school are located in the “Advising and major codes” section of each semester’s Course Schedule on the Registrar’s web site.

If you are interested in special advising, fax (512-475-7478) or mail a request identifying your interest to the Office of Admissions, Attention: Special Advising. The Office of Admissions will note the request on your admissions application record. If you’re admitted, contact the special advising area to request assistance.