Graduate Students

Philosophy

Admission requirements for graduate study at UTSA are designed so that admitted students will have a high probability of success in graduate-level academic work. Graduate study is much more than a continuation of undergraduate work; it is an intellectual pursuit that requires independent thought and investigation.

Students seeking admission to a graduate program should visit the Graduate Admissions website for application forms and instructions.

Keep Running with Us Program

UTSA offers a streamlined admission program to retain current highly qualified UTSA students and alumni.

The Keep Running with Us (KRWU) Graduate Admission Program allows Graduate Faculty and Graduate Faculty Scholars to recommend outstanding UTSA undergraduate and graduate students for admission. This encourages students with excellent academic records to remain at UTSA for their graduate education. Graduate program faculty and staff may nominate and invite outstanding undergraduate and graduate students to apply for a participating master’s degree program. Participating degree programs may have specific criteria for eligibility.

Outstanding undergraduate candidates in their junior or senior year may be extended an offer of admission, conditional upon completion of their baccalaureate degree from UTSA in the area of nomination. All test scores and supplemental documentation are waived during the application process, resulting in a streamlined application that helps fast-track the recommended students through the admission process.

Exceptional graduate candidates in their last 12 hours of study may be extended an offer of admission, conditional upon completion of the master’s degree from UTSA in the area of nomination.

Exceptional graduate certificate candidates may be extended an offer of admission, conditional upon completion of their graduate certificate from UTSA in the area of nomination.

Graduate Classifications and Requirements

Classifications of graduate admission require approval by the Dean of the Graduate School, the administrative officer responsible for graduate education. The criteria for the various classifications of admission to UTSA are set forth in the admission section.