Admitted Students

Submit Your Matriculation Questionnaire

Deadline:
June 15, 2025

profile & Contact information

Deadline:
June 15, 2025

Please provide us with up-to-date profile and emergency contact information using the form below.

Please note, the form cannot be accessed and submitted until you have made your enrollment deposit and confirmed your seat in class. In July, you will receive your University of Austin student email address. If you do not receive an email inviting you to set up your student email address in late July, please reach out to admissions@uaustin.org.

Official & Final Transcripts

Deadline:
June 15, 2025

Submit your final official transcripts

All admitted students are required to submit final, official transcripts showing (i) all completed coursework, (ii) final grades received through your final year of high school, and (iii) your high school graduation date.


Request one official transcript from each secondary (e.g., high school) and post-secondary (e.g., college) institution you have ever attended, regardless of length of attendance. It is your responsibility to contact each institution to request that transcripts be sent to the Office of Admissions by the deadline. Scanned copies of transcripts uploaded with your online application are not considered official.

The University reserves the right to withdraw your offer of admission for various reasons, including:

  • Your final academic records fail to show completion of required courses;
  • You failed to maintain satisfactory scholastic standing in your coursework; or
  • Your offer of admission was based on incomplete or inaccurate information you provided in your application file.

How to Submit Official Transcripts

High schools and school districts have their own protocols for submitting transcripts. The University of Austin accepts transcripts in a variety of ways to accommodate this. Contact your high school to determine which of the following methods should be used to submit your transcript:

Electronic submission

Official transcripts may be sent electronically through Parchment or Scoir. When sending an electronic transcript, please select the University of Austin as the destination.

By mail

Official transcripts may be mailed to the Office of Admissions at:


University of Austin, Office of Admissions
522 Congress Ave, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78701

Email

If your official high school transcript cannot be sent electronically or by mail, a school official may email transcripts to admissions@uaustin.org. The sender’s email address must be associated with the sending institution. Transcripts sent from Gmail, Yahoo or other generic email providers will not be accepted. Note, this option cannot be used to submit college transcripts.

Home-Schooled and GED Students

If you were home-schooled, please have your education administrator submit a transcript that contains the following:

  • High school graduation date
  • Cumulative GPA and GPA by grade level or semester
  • Course titles for coursework taken at each grade level or semester, as appropriate, with a grade for each course
  • Very brief course descriptions for each course
  • Indication of any completed college (e.g. dual enrollment) or co-op coursework
  • Signature of a school official/education administrator, defined as the adult person who was primarily responsible for your education.

If you earned a GED, submit your high school transcript(s) showing any coursework completed along with a copy of the GED certificate.

Additional Guidelines about Transcripts

What is an official transcript?

An official transcript is –

  • An original or an attested photocopy of a transcript with a fresh school stamp or seal and the institution’s authorizing signature. If mailed, official transcript(s) must be in a sealed school envelope from the school.
  • An electronic transcript, accepted as official only if it is sent through Parchment or Scoir. When sending an electronic transcript, select the University of Austin as the destination.
  • Do not send transcripts by email, unless it is impossible to otherwise submit your official transcript and you meet the requirements detailed above. Transcripts sent by email that do not meet these requirements will not be considered official.
What should my transcript record include?

Each academic record must list the –

  • Dates you attended the institution, including your graduation date (if applicable)
  • Titles of courses you completed
  • Grades (marks) you received
  • Credit hours or units earned
What if my transcripts are not in English?

All transcripts must be accompanied by an official English translation in the same format as the original(s).  To be official, the translations must be stamped as official by the school or be certified as accurate by a certified translator.

What if I attended school(s) outside of the U.S.?

If you attended school outside of the U.S., send a transcript from each high school attended, even if your current school has posted foreign transferred coursework on their own transcript.

How long will it take to process my official transcript?

Once your transcript has been submitted, please allow 1-3 weeks for our office to process your official transcripts.

Verify U.S. Citizenship

Deadline:
July 15, 2025

To verify your U.S. citizenship status, please submit one of the following documents
by July 15:

  • A copy of your U.S. passport (current)
  • A copy of your long-form U.S. birth certificate
  • A copy of your Certificate of Naturalization
  • A copy of your Certificate of Citizenship
  • A copy of your Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)

You may upload a scanned copy or photograph here.

Please prepare to bring your original, official document with you when you arrive for move-in so it can be officially verified.

If you have questions about acceptable documents or encounter any difficulties, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Course registration

Deadline:
date to go here
For the Fall 2025 term, the University will automatically register all freshmen for classes. Please expect to receive your course assignments and schedule by early August.

For future terms, all class registration will be completed by students through the Student Portal, where you will be able to view course information, course descriptions, class offerings, and required books/materials by clicking on the class in which you wish to enroll.

Please find below the University's calendar and catalog for the 2024-2025 academic year. Updated versions for the 2025-2026 academic year will be posted here as soon as available, likely in mid-Spring.


Fall 2025 Courses

Knowing, Doing, Making Wisdom

This seminar examines the nature and limits of knowledge and the relationship between knowledge and wisdom. Guiding questions include: What is knowledge? What are its sources, modes, objects, and methods? How is knowledge manifested in doing and making? How is it acquired, preserved, and transmitted? What are the limits of our knowledge? Is some knowledge ineffable? How does knowledge differ from wisdom?

Chaos and Civilization

This seminar asks what foundational texts of the Western tradition can teach us about the origins of civilization. What is the character of the beginning of human life, and why does it matter? What roles do the heroes of Homer, Plato, the Greek tragedies, and the Bible play in the beginning of civilization? Are they agents of order or disorder?

Quantitative Reasoning I

The first of a two-course sequence in quantitative reasoning. Topics include interpretation of graphical information, functional notation, patterns, and mathematical problem formulation. Throughout the course, examples will be drawn from a variety of fields including physics, biology, and economics; there will be particular emphasis on the laws of nature and analogies among them.

Students will take one of the following two courses in the Fall 2025 term:

Intellectual Foundations of Economics

This course examines the extension of moral philosophy into the origins of a core social science (Economics). We will discuss in sequence the Greek and Christian legacies, the challenge of Hobbes, Adam Smith and the Classical Economists, Mercantilism, Utilitarianism, Neoclassicism, the German historical school, the Austrian school of von Mises and Hayek, American institutionalism, the heresy of Veblen, and Schumpeterian innovation. At each stage, students will examine how the core questions asked and the frameworks applied shaped disagreements with earlier thinkers and the emergence of new ideas. Students will depart with a sense of the competing intellectual traditions which shape contemporary social science.

Writing and the English Language

This seminar aims to increase our appreciation for the English language and to make us better writers and more perceptive readers. What can great poems, plays, speeches, letters, autobiographies, short stories, and essays teach us about the depth and range of the English language and the uses of language as such? How can good reading promote good writing—and vice-versa?

billing

Deadline:
Aug 31, 2025

In late spring, you will gain access to your online Student Account, which is where you will be able to see your class schedule and make payments on your student bill.

The University bills students on a per-term basis in advance of the start of each academic term. You can expect to receive your bill for the Fall 2025 term some time in July.

For your Fall 2025 bill, the full balance must be paid, or you must enroll in a University-approved payment plan, by August 31.

Failure to meet this deadline can result in adverse consequences, including financial holds being placed on your account and the inability to register for future classes. Your Student Account provides you with an option to have someone else, such as a parent, pay your bill on your behalf. Please expect additional information to be forthcoming in the spring.

Below in Exhibit 1, please find a sample student bill for the 2025-2026 academic year. As a reminder, every student who enrolls in the Class of 2029 can expect to receive the Founders Scholarship. This will be applied on a per term basis to match University-billed tuition. The need-based aid figure is an estimate based on the average financial aid award for the 2024-2025 academic year. Each student's financial circumstances will vary. You are encouraged to apply for financial aid early to have as accurate a forecast as possible regarding your future student bill. See Financial Aid & Other Scholarships for more information.

University Billed Expenses
Tuition
Student Fees 1
Housing 2
Refundable Security Deposit 3
Student Health Insurance 4
Fall 2025
$10,834
$1,050
$4,917
$200
$1,200
Winter 2026
$10,833
$ -
$4,917
$ -
$1,200
Spring 2026
$10,833
$-
$ 4,916
$ -
$1,200
Total
$32,500
$1,050
$ 14,750
$ 200
$3,600
Scholarships
Founders Scholarship
$(10,834)
$(10,833)
$(10,833)
$(32,500)
Credits
Enrollment Deposit
$(2,000)
$ -
$ -
$(2,000)
Your Student Bill
$5,367
$6,117
$6,116
$17,600
Need-Based Financial Aid
Avg Need-Based Aid 5
$(2,810)
$(2,810)
$(2,810)
$(8,430)
Your Student Bill w. Avg Aid
$2,557
$3,307
$3,306
$9,170
  • Includes the following required fees every student must pay: (i) Student Health Clinic Fee, (ii) Student Activity Fee, and (iii) Student Transportation and Housing Fee. Additional fees may be incurred depending on a student’s circumstances. Remains subject to change prior to the start of the Fall 2025 term.
  • Reflects a housing cost savings of $1,750, or a total housing cost of $14,750 compared to the previously estimated cost of $16,500. Includes utilities up to a monthly cap. Utility expenses incurred in excess thereof will be separately billed to each apartment directly by Union on 24th and owed by the apartment residents on a pro rata basis. Does not include vehicle parking at Union on 24th, which would be billed directly by the same, and is expected to cost approximately $175 per month.
  • Mandatory security deposit refundable to students upon move-out, contingent upon the apartment being in good condition.
  • All students are required to have effective health insurance coverage while enrolled. Students will automatically be enrolled in the University's student health insurance plan offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX unless they submit a health insurance waiver and provide proof of coverage with a comparable health insurance policy. The University's student plan is expected to cost approximately $3,600 per year.
  • Estimated figure based on the average financial aid award for the 2024-2025 academic year. Each student's circumstances will vary.

Merit &
Need-Based Scholarships and Financial Aid

Deadline:
8 july 2024
Deadline:
JUne 15, 2025

Need-Based Financial Aid

At present, University of Austin students are not eligible to receive federal financial aid. However, we are committed to making a UATX education accessible to all qualified students, regardless of financial background. While every student receives the four-year, full-tuition Founders Scholarship, we understand that additional assistance may still be needed.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, UATX offers additional financial support in the form of both need-based aid (grants and work-study opportunities) and merit-based scholarships.

To apply for need-based aid, students must submit a Financial Aid Request Form to the Office of Financial Aid using the link below.

Once your form is submitted, you will receive an updated Estimated Financial Aid Award Letter. We strongly encourage you to submit your request as soon as possible to ensure you have accurate financial information before making your enrollment decision.

Note: The Financial Aid Request Form asks for a copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS). You can download this from fafsa.gov by logging in with your FSA ID.

If you haven’t yet completed the FAFSA and don’t have an FSS, you may still submit the UATX Financial Aid Request Form to receive a preliminary estimate. However, your financial aid award cannot be finalized until your FSS is received.

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Our merit-based scholarship program recognizes students with outstanding academic achievement on standardized tests—reflecting UATX’s values of intellectual excellence and rigor. These scholarships are awarded independently of financial need and are stacked on top of the full-tuition Founders Scholarship.

To be eligible, students must have achieved one of the following scores:

  • SAT: 1460 or higher
  • ACT: 33 or higher
  • CLT: 105 or higher

Eligibility is determined based solely on the standardized test score submitted at the time of application for admission. No test taken after the submission of the application will be considered for merit-based scholarship evaluation.

Merit scholarships are awarded for the first year only, based on test scores. To continue receiving merit aid in future years, students must reapply annually. Renewal is based solely on academic performance (GPA) at UATX.

Note: Recipients of the Lonsdale Magaro Build Scholarship are not eligible for additional merit-based aid. Total financial aid—including scholarships—may not exceed the cost of attendance.

Other Scholarships

UATX also offers a limited number of additional scholarships. Your undergraduate admission application and any supporting scholarship materials may be reviewed to determine your eligibility for these awards.

Tax Considerations

As you prepare to manage your scholarship and financial aid, please be aware of the following:

  • Scholarship funds may have tax implications that vary by individual. We recommend consulting a qualified tax professional for guidance on your specific situation.
  • UATX does not issue 1098-T tax forms for scholarship funds. This form is typically used to report tuition payments and educational expenses—not scholarships.
    As such, it is important that you maintain your own records and consult a tax advisor to ensure proper reporting.

Build Scholarship

Deadline:
Rolling
Apply now

Award: $100,000 over four years

Some of America's most remarkable success stories began with little more than raw talent, grit, and a desire to make a difference. Palmer Luckey built the first Oculus prototype in his garage at 16, eventually selling the company to Facebook and later founding Anduril to transform defense technology. Patrick Collison co-founded Stripe at 22, revolutionizing online payments. Michael Dell began assembling PCs in his college dorm room before growing Dell Technologies into a $50 billion tech giant.

The University of Austin is seeking the next generation of bold builders and founders through the Lonsdale Magaro Build Scholarship—a $100,000 merit-based award distributed over four years of undergraduate study. The scholarship recognizes students who combine technical skill with a deep sense of civic purpose.

Build Scholars benefit from personal mentorship by leaders in the UATX Talent Network, including:

  • Joe Lonsdale — Co-founder of Palantir, Addepar, OpenGov, and 8VC
  • Alex Magaro — Investor and executive who helped scale Meritage Group into a global investment powerhouse

Who Should Apply

The ideal Build Scholar:

  • Excels academically, especially in STEM fields
  • Strongly values freedom, merit, and innovation
  • Is driven to tackle meaningful challenges and contribute to the future of the United States

Application Details

Eligibility:
Applicants must be admitted to the University of Austin’s undergraduate degree program. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis.

Essay Prompt:
What do you hope to build with your University of Austin education, and how will it strengthen the United States of America?
Please share a project concept in one of the following categories:

  • STEM
  • Public policy and civil society
  • Arts and media
    (Maximum: 1000 words)

Optional Supplemental Materials:
You may submit additional materials to help illustrate your project idea. This could include:

  • Product designs or prototypes
  • Portfolios or artwork
  • Presentation slides or pitch decks
  • Video clips or visual content

Consent Notice:
By submitting your Build Scholarship application, you consent to the University of Austin sharing your undergraduate admissions file with members of the scholarship selection committee for evaluation purposes only.

Apply now

Terms and Conditions

  • The Build Scholarship is a competitive, four-year program open exclusively to enrolled UATX undergraduates.
  • The scholarship cannot be deferred. Students who defer admission forfeit any awarded financial aid and must reapply for future consideration.
  • If a student withdraws or transfers, the remaining scholarship funds will be forfeited.
  • Ongoing eligibility depends on remaining in good academic and disciplinary standing. Violations of university policy or law may result in suspension or loss of the award.
  • For complete terms and conditions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Health & Medical Forms

Health Insurance Requirement

All enrolled students must have active health insurance coverage. Unless a waiver is submitted, students will be automatically enrolled in the University’s student health insurance plan, provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. The estimated cost of the plan is approximately $3,600 per year.

To opt out of the University plan, students must complete a health insurance waiver and submit proof of comparable coverage.

Immunization Requirements

UATX follows Texas state vaccine requirements for college enrollment. All incoming students must provide proof of receiving a meningococcal vaccination or booster within the five years prior to enrollment, unless they qualify for an exemption.

Primary Medical Care: One Medical

One Medical is the official student health services provider at UATX. It offers comprehensive, high-quality care through a blend of in-person visits and 24/7 virtual access.

  • Insurance Compatibility: One Medical accepts most major insurance plans except Kaiser Permanente. If you are covered by Kaiser, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss alternative arrangements.
  • Clinic Location: One Medical’s nearest clinic is a 3-minute walk from campus.
  • Clinic Hours:
    • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Care Options with One Medical

In-person services:
Students can expect same-day or next-day appointments during clinic hours.

Virtual care:

  • Available 24/7 with no co-pays or claims
  • Includes on-demand urgent care and virtual primary care
  • Students can ask questions anytime via the app—no appointment necessary
  • Providers can prescribe medications as needed

Specialty care referrals:
For more complex needs, One Medical providers will refer students to urgent care or specialty clinics. One Medical partners with Ascension, a leading local health system, to streamline referrals and share health records across providers.

campus safety

Deadline:
15 JUNE 2024

The University of Austin is serious about safety.  We have partnered with the Austin Police Department, the Downtown Austin Alliance, Block by Block, and Watchmen Security to ensure our students, staff, and faculty are safe, both on and near campus.

Our Scarbrough Building campus is access-controlled, and we have on-site security personnel before, during, and after operating hours. Student, employee, and visitor IDs are checked upon entry. UATX's student housing partner - Union on 24th - also has patrolling onsite security officers, and access-controlled floors, suites, and rooms.

Additionally, the University of Austin uses AlertMedia, which is an app-based emergency alert and response system to notify our campus community in the event of an emergency, including weather emergencies.

If you would like more details about campus safety please email the Student Life Office at studentlife@uaustin.org

Procedures for On-Campus Emergencies

INJURY
  • If someone appears seriously injured, call 911 immediately. Then alert the most senior staff/faculty member onsite to the situation.  That senior employee will help manage the situation.
  • If the extent of a person's injury is unknown, alert the most senior staff/faculty member onsite to the situation.  That senior employee will then help manage the situation.
weather
  • In the event of a tornado, hail, or other high-wind natural disaster, move away from windows, and towards or into the stairwells at the rear (south side) of the building, and shelter in-place until the all-clear is sounded.
  • In the event of flash-flooding, remain on the 3rd floor of the building, and avoid driving during the flooding.  Use caution when walking to bus stops, and contact CapMetro via its phone app to ensure that busses are running prior to exiting the building.
VIOLENT ASSAULTS

If violence is taking place inside or outside the building, seek safety, then alert the UATX Security Staff via your AlertMedia app.  The stairs are an effective emergency escape route.  There are stairs just outside the elevator, and at the rear of the building.

OFF-SITE EMERGENCIES

Call 911.

ALERTMEDIA APP

Students will partake in an onboarding session for the AlertMedia App during orientation. This app will notify students of emergencies and allow them to quickly and safely contact UATX Security in emergency situations.

Move-In Day & Convocation

We’re thrilled to welcome you to the University of Austin—and to your beautiful new apartment at Union on 24th.

Move-In Day: August 30

All students are expected to move in on this day and will be assigned a specific check-in and unloading time. In May, you’ll receive the UATX Move-In Survey. Please complete it as soon as possible—and no later than June 15—so we can assign your move-in time.

Move-in times will be sent out by August 1. It’s important that you arrive at your assigned time. If you’re unable to do so, please contact studentlife@uaustin.org to coordinate alternate arrangements.

What to Expect on Move-In Day

Expect a mix of excitement, nerves, activity—and fun! The wait is over, and it's time to settle in, meet your suitemates, and make your student apartment feel like home.

A team will be on hand to welcome you, assist with unloading, and guide you to your suite.

Orientation Week

Dates:
Sept 1-5, 2025
Welcome to the University of Austin's Orientation Week!

You’ve officially been accepted to the University of Austin, and we couldn’t be more excited to have you join our community! Get ready for an unforgettable start to your journey with UATX’s Orientation Week, a week-long retreat designed to introduce you to life as a student at the University of Austin.

Orientation Week is more than just a warm welcome—it’s your gateway to everything UATX. Held the week before classes begin, it’s required for all incoming students, and trust us, you won’t want to miss it. This isn’t your typical orientation; it’s a chance to dive deep into the heart of the UATX experience.

Orientation Week will take place September 1 to 5.

What to Expect

Community: Think of this week as your opportunity to explore who you are and who you want to be in a community that values open minds and an excitement for learning and building America’s next great university.

Conversation: Engage in thought-provoking discourse with fellow students, faculty, and industry leaders. We hope you leave each discussion with new perspectives, fresh ideas, and excitement for more.

Culture: Discover what makes the UATX experience so unique—and why we’re all about creating a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and respect.

A Little Fun (Okay, A Lot of Fun): Try new activities, explore Austin, meet new friends, and maybe even pick up a few hidden talents you didn’t know you had. 

By the end of the week, you’ll not only feel ready to jump into your academic life at UATX, but you’ll also have already started building meaningful connections with your future peers. We can’t wait to welcome you to UATX!

Schedule Overview

Saturday, August 30 - Move-in Day
Sunday, August 31 - Parent Orientation; Convocation Rehearsal and Ceremony
Monday, September 1 - Labor Day; Say Your Goodbyes; Orientation Kick Off in Evening
Tuesday, September 2 - First full day of Orientation Week.
Friday, September 5 - Orientation Week concludes.

meals & Dining

Deadline:
15 JUNE 2024

While UATX does not offer a traditional meal plan, students have access to a wide variety of dining options within walking distance of both campus and their residence hall. Each student apartment includes a full kitchen, and many students enjoy cooking and hosting meals together.

Students may also purchase meal plans through nearby university dining halls. If you'd like help exploring those options, please contact the Office of Student Life.

In addition, UATX partners with local restaurants and vendors to offer student discounts near campus and student housing.

The University also provides a weekly catered dinner to the entire campus community as part of our Tuesday night lecture series.

Index of Forms

Deadline:
8 july 2024

For a comprehensive list of all forms that require your attention, please see the links below. Deadlines and specific information with respect to each form are available in the tabs above. Please be sure to complete each required form by its respective due date, and check in regularly for further requirements.

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