Information for former Military and ROTC
Most former military (ex-military personnel) or ROTC students who want to attend UT Austin after completing their military commitments apply to UT Austin as regular transfer applicants. Former military applicants who have not taken any college-level coursework should apply for freshman admission.
There are no extra application requirements for military students and no guaranteed admission standards. Although we do attempt to be sensitive to military students’ mobility and special commitments, we do not typically provide early admission decisions because of the timeline of our admissions process.
Transfer Credit from Military Schools
Military school credits typically do not count toward the application requirement for the required semester hours of transferable coursework.
The university reviews the military separation papers (DD 214) or military transcripts of transfer applicants to award appropriate transfer credit. UT Austin uses the American Council of Education (ACE) guides to research course credit.
Visit the Transfer Credit for Military Training & Experience page for details about how UT Austin considers most military training and experience.
Concurrent Admissions Program for Army Enlistees (ConAP)
UT Austin is a participating institution in the Concurrent Admissions Program for Army Enlistees (ConAP). As a participant, we agree to counsel enlistees who indicate an interest in UT Austin by sending us a participant form.
ROTC Scholarships
There are a number of scholarship programs for students planning to participate in ROTC. However, the Office of Admissions does not handle information on military scholarship awards. See each program’s website for information about Navy ROTC scholarships, Army ROTC scholarships, or Air Force ROTC scholarships.
State Residency
State residency can impact admissions, financial aid, and tuition and fees. Review the information about residency status for military from the university’s Residency Office to learn more.
Veteran Certification
For information about education benefits for veterans, including GI Bill benefits and the Hazlewood exemption, visit the Veteran Certification page on the Office of the Registrar’s web site.