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== == == == == == == == == == See the "How to Apply" link below for more detailed information on the specific requirements to get into UT.

Applicants for freshman admission must successfully complete at least 15 1/2 units of high school coursework* in grades 9-12. At least 14 units must fulfill the subject area requirements listed below. One year's work in a subject counts as one unit; one semester counts as a half unit. You may fulfill your coursework requirements with dual credit courses taken while you're in high school.

Required HS Units

Language Arts 4 units of English (one unit may be writing, world literature, speech, or journalism). English as a second language (ESL) and correlated language arts do not count as units of English

Foreign Language 2 units (3 recommended) of a single foreign language. American Sign Language may be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement.

Mathematics 3 units (4 recommended) at the level of Algebra I or higher: algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, elementary analysis, probability and statistics, solid geometry, calculus with analytic geometry, or number theory. Informal geometry, pre-algebra, and mathematics of money are below-achievement-level courses and may not be counted toward the mathematics requirements.

Strongly recommended: If you're interested in studying architecture, business, geosciences, natural sciences, or other technical fields, you should prepare by taking math every year of high school.

Science 2 units (3 recommended) of laboratory science. Recommended courses include physical science, Biology, chemistry, physics, physiology and anatomy, geology, meteorology, marine science, or astronomy.

Social Studies 3 units, which may include anthropology, area studies, ethnic studies, economics, geography, government (civics), philopussy, social science, psychology, sociology, Texas history (advanced), U.S. history, world history, or work/study programs.

Fine Arts 1/2 unit of art, dance, music, or theatre arts is strongly recommended.

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