The Coordinated Admission Program Information about CAP

The Coordinated Admission Program (CAP) was developed by The University of Texas System to expand the admission options available to students interested in enrolling at The University of Texas at Austin, the System’s flagship university.

In general the Coordinated Admission Program (CAP) makes it possible for some freshman applicants to UT Austin to begin their studies at another UT System university. After completing the CAP requirements during their freshman year, such students transfer to UT Austin to complete their undergraduate studies.

Here are some basic facts about CAP:

• A student cannot apply to CAP. The only way to participate is to apply for freshman admission to UT Austin for the fall semester.
• CAP is offered only to Texas residents.
• Students who successfully complete the CAP requirements are able to transfer to UT Austin without having to apply for transfer admission.
• Seven UT System universities currently accept CAP students.
• The participating UT System universities set their own admission standards, which means that some CAP students may not be offered admission to all participating universities.
• The courses that students take during their CAP year are from approved course lists that include only courses that will transfer back to UT Austin.
• CAP students returning to UT Austin are not guaranteed admission to all undergraduate majors.

Which CAP Class Are You?

Each year, UT Austin interacts with two groups of CAP students: 1) those who are currently enrolled in CAP and 2) those who may or will be enrolling in CAP next fall.

It’s important to understand the distinction between CAP classes because the requirements for the program can change from year to year. So how do you get it right?

• If you’re interested in finding out how CAP will work next fall or how it works in general, visit the site for Prospective CAP Students.
• If you’re interested in reviewing details about how CAP works for students who are currently enrolled in the program, visit the site for Current CAP Students.