Submit Your Transcripts and Documents
From the Graduate Admissions Application platform, upload official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges or universities you have previously attended or are presently attending. The number of identified institutions must match the number of transcripts uploaded. Failure to include all colleges/universities on your application may result in your application not being processed. Please note once submitted, all documents become the property of UTSA and will not be returned.
Unofficial Transcripts
Applicants must submit unofficial transcripts to complete your Graduate Admissions Application; however, once a decision is rendered, all official documentation will need to be submitted to UTSA and can be sent to [email protected].
Official Transcripts for Admitted Students
Once a decision is rendered, admitted students must request official transcripts to be sent from their Institution to UTSA. Official transcripts can be received from another institution electronically via SPEEDE, E-Script, National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, and other Electronic (eTranscript) Exchange systems or emailed directly to [email protected] from the institution. Official transcripts can also be mailed to the address below.
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Office of Graduate Admissions
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-0616
Proof of Degree
A degree must be obtained from an accredited college/university in the United States or equivalent training at a foreign institution. If you are currently attending a university, a final official transcript must be submitted upon completion of coursework. If you have completed your degree, the award of degree must be noted on the transcript.
Evaluation of Foreign Credentials
Any applicants who have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions are required to submit a detailed course-by-course credential evaluation along with transcripts. This includes U.S. Citizens, non-U.S. citizens (International), and permanent residents. Summaries will not be accepted. UT San Antonio accepts credit only from recognized accredited academic institutions. If you are submitting a foreign transcript, please see the section below. UT San Antonio will accept the following foreign credit evaluations.
- The preferred agency is Foreign Credential Services of America (FCSA). On the FCSA website, go to “Apply” and then select “University Admissions” as the purpose. Then select “UTSA” and complete the PDF form and follow the instructions on their webpage on where to submit. FCSA will then submit your evaluation to UT San Antonio after your application is processed by them.
- You can also submit a credential evaluation from any evaluators on the NACES website. Follow the instructions from the evaluator’s website and be sure to designate UTSA as the recipient. The evaluator can send graduate transcripts to [email protected].
Foreign Transcripts
International transcripts must be recorded in English or officially translated to English. Transcripts in the original language must accompany all translated documents.
UTSA Students and Alumni
UTSA students and alumni do not need to submit official UTSA transcripts. However, UTSA students should upload an unofficial UTSA transcript to the application to complete the application for initial review. For instructions on viewing or downloading an unofficial UTSA transcript, please visit unofficial transcripts.
Depending on the requirements for your graduate program of interest, you might be asked to submit the following documents. See below for a description of the items and check the program requirements for what is required for your Graduate Admissions Application.
Letters of Recommendation
All letters of recommendations should be requested through the Graduate Admissions Application. Student-provided copies will not be accepted. Be sure to inform your recommenders of your program deadline. In order for your Graduate Admissions Application to be complete, recommenders must submit their recommendation before the program deadline. Depending on the program, you may be required to submit a letter of recommendation from a specific recommender. Review your program of interest for details.
Resume
Upload your resume or CV on your Graduate Admissions Application and identify the uploads as “CV/Resume”.
Statement of Purpose
Upload your statement of purpose (or letter of intent) to your Graduate Admissions Application and identify it as “Statement of Purpose”. Depending on the program, you may be required to respond to a specific question. Review your program of interest for details.