CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Classifications of graduate admission require approval by the Dean of Graduate Studies, the administrative officer responsible for graduate education. The criteria for the various classifications of admission to UTSA are set forth below.
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageGraduate Degree-Seeking Students
A graduate degree-seeking student is one admitted to a graduate degree program. Admission as a graduate degree-seeking student may be unconditional, conditional, or conditional on academic probation.
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageIn order to be eligible for admission without conditions as a graduate degree-seeking student, an applicant normally must
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous Page1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
2. Have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60
semester credit hours of coursework for the baccalaureate degree, as well as
in all graduate-level work taken.
3. Have completed at least 18 semester credit hours (12 of which must be at
the upper-division level) in the area or areas in which the graduate degree
is sought or in related areas as determined by the Graduate Program Committee
for the proposed major.
4. Be in good standing at the last institution attended.
5. Be recommended for admission by the Graduate Program Committee in the proposed
major. The committee may examine a student on his or her previous preparation
before a recommendation is made for the student to be admitted to the program.
Even though admission is based on the last 60 undergraduate hours attempted
and all graduate coursework taken, students must list on the application for
admission all colleges and universities attended and request that an official
transcript from each institution be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies.
UTSA graduates only need to order transcripts from any institutions not listed
on the UTSA transcript. The Office of Graduate Studies will obtain the UTSA
transcript from the Office of the Registrar.
An applicant who has insufficient preparation in his or her intended graduate degree program, or who lacks certain supporting documentation required for unconditional admission, may be admitted conditionally to the graduate degree program upon recommendation of the Graduate Program Committee in the proposed major and approval by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Conditions placed on admission may include
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous Page1. Submission of test scores or other indicators of preparation for graduate
study that are unavoidably lacking at the time of admission.
2. Completion of additional coursework or other study to remove deficiencies,
with such makeup work to be in addition to the regular degree requirements.
3. Completion of a given number of semester credit hours and the achievement
of a minimum grade point average, in no case lower than that required for a
student to remain in the University as a graduate degree-seeking or special
graduate student, if the student’s grade point average is less than that
specified for unconditional admission. (See the section on Academic
Standing in Chapter 3, General Academic Regulations.)
Any conditions placed on the student’s admission are included in the notification of admission. If conditions placed on admission are not met within the time specified by the Graduate Program Committee and stated in the admission notice, the Dean will direct the Registrar to withdraw the student from the University. The student may petition for reinstatement under the provisions listed in this catalog. (See Petition for Reinstatement in Chapter 3, General Academic Regulations.)
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageAdmission on Academic Probation
An applicant who fails to meet the requirements for admission without conditions and is admitted on a conditional basis may be admitted on academic probation, upon recommendation of the appropriate graduate program committee and approval by the Dean of Graduate Studies. Such admission requires that coursework taken during the first semester be completed with a grade point average of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better. Failure to earn this average results in academic dismissal.
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If an applicant is not eligible for either admission without conditions or conditional admission, the applicant is denied admission as a graduate degree-seeking student. In such cases, the appropriate graduate program committee may recommend the applicant’s admission or denial of admission as a special graduate student.
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageA special graduate student is one admitted to UTSA for the purpose of enrolling in master’s-level and/or undergraduate courses without currently entering a degree program. An applicant who elects to enroll as a special graduate student normally must
If the program is interdisciplinary, the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research of the appropriate college is the authorized representative.
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageEven though admission is based on the last 30 undergraduate hours attempted for the bachelor’s degree and all graduate coursework taken, students must list on the application all colleges and universities attended. Students must request that an official transcript be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies from institutions attended for the last 30 undergraduate hours for the bachelor’s degree. Also, official transcripts must be requested from the institution conferring the last degree, plus all the institutions where graduate hours were earned. UTSA graduates only need to order transcripts from any institutions not listed on the UTSA transcript. The Office of Graduate Studies will obtain the UTSA transcript from the Office of the Registrar.
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageSpecial graduate students are eligible to take any master’s level or undergraduate courses for which they have the necessary prerequisites, provided that space is available, and have the approval of the instructor in which the course is taught. Students who wish to take a graduate course in a discipline other than that for which they have been authorized upon admission must obtain the approval of the authorized representative (as defined above) of the discipline offering the course.
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Denial of Admission as a Special Graduate Student
An applicant who is denied admission as both a graduate degree-seeking student and a special graduate student may be eligible for admission as a special undergraduate student if admission requirements for that classification have been met. (See Special Students in Chapter 4, Admissions, UTSA Information.)
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageStudents holding bachelor’s degrees who are admitted as special undergraduate students may enroll in undergraduate courses only. If they wish to take courses at the graduate level, they must obtain permission from the course instructor and the department chair on the form provided for this purpose or apply and be admitted as special graduate students. Students may not be enrolled at the graduate and undergraduate levels at the same time.
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An applicant who wishes to enroll for courses without pursuing a degree at UTSA should apply for admission as a non-degree-seeking graduate student. In order to qualify as a non-degree-seeking graduate student the applicant must
Even though admission is based on the last 30 undergraduate hours attempted for the bachelor’s degree and on good standing at the last institution attended, students must list on the application for admission all colleges and universities attended.
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageStudents must request that an official transcript be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies only from institutions attended for the last 30 undergraduate hours for the bachelor’s degree. UTSA graduates only need to order transcripts from any institutions not listed on the UTSA transcript. The Office of Graduate Studies will obtain the UTSA transcript from the Office of the Registrar. A statement of good standing is required from the last institution attended.
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageNon-degree-seeking graduate students may register for any master’s level or undergraduate course for which they have the necessary prerequisites, provided that space is available and that they have the approval of the course instructor. Students who wish to take a graduate course in a discipline other than that for which they have been authorized upon admission must obtain the approval of the authorized representative (as defined above) of the discipline offering the course.
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Applications from persons holding nonpermanent visas will be processed as international. This includes applications received from other countries and requests to transfer from a U.S. college or university.
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The above criteria serve as guidelines for admission for international students. The credentials of each applicant are examined on an individual basis by the Office of Graduate Studies and the appropriate graduate program committee, with admission granted only to those who show promise of success in graduate study at UTSA.
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageAn applicant who has earned a baccalaureate degree under the Academic Fresh Start statute, Texas Education Code ยง 51.931, will be evaluated on only the grade point average of the coursework completed for that baccalaureate degree and the other criteria stated herein.
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageProcedures for Teacher Certification or for Certificate Endorsements at the Graduate Level
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageAn applicant who desires to work on teacher certification requirements and holds a bachelor’s degree should apply either as a graduate degree-seeking student or special graduate student (not special undergraduate student) to the Graduate Program Committee for the M.A. in Education for certification and endorsement requirements other than endorsements in Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language. Applicants for these endorsements should apply for admission as either a graduate degree-seeking student or special graduate student to the Graduate Program Committee for the M.A. in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies. A student who is simultaneously seeking a master’s degree in education should apply for admission to the M.A. in Education Program or the M.A. in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies Program.
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageWhen admission has been granted, the student should apply to the College of Education and Human Development Advising and Certification Center for an analysis of his or her transcripts and for an official outline of a program that will ensure meeting the requirements to obtain a teacher’s certificate or a certificate endorsement. In some cases it may be possible to meet certification requirements within a degree program; in other cases the student may need to take additional work for the certificate beyond that required for the graduate degree. The completion of degree requirements does not guarantee completion of Texas certification requirements. The student’s program advisor and the College of Education and Human Development Advising and Certification Center will assist the student in planning an appropriate program of study.
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageAny student seeking a teaching certificate in the state of Texas must pass the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) test. For further information on the TASP requirement and exemptions for teachers, a student should contact the College of Education and Human Development Advising and Certification Center.
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageRecommendations for teacher certification (to the Texas Education Agency) are made by the College of Education and Human Development Advising and Certification Center only after all requirements have been met and the student has officially requested such recommendation.
Chapter 2 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageA brochure summarizing education certificate and endorsement requirements is available from the College of Education and Human Development Advising and Certification Center.
Declaration of Previous College Work Attempted
Students are not at liberty to disregard previous college work attempted. All students transferring to UTSA must list all colleges attended on their UTSA application for admission. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application, withdrawal of any offer of acceptance, cancellation of enrollment, permanent dismissal from the University, or other appropriate disciplinary action. Students should consult the admission categories listed above to learn which transcripts they need to have sent to the Office of Graduate Studies.
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