College of Engineering Admission Requirements for Freshmen
Direct Admission to the College of Engineering:
It is highly recommended to take the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment before Orientation, so you will place into Calculus I.
* New SAT scores combine Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math.
Admission to the College of Engineering is competitive and not guaranteed. Freshmen who do not meet the above requirements, but meet UTSA’s general admission requirements will be part of “Engineering, Math and Sciences Studies” where they will be able to work towards meeting the prerequisites needed to declare Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering as their major.
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Recommended High School Coursework for COE Admission:
College of Engineering Admission Requirements for Transfer Students
Transfer requirements for direct admission to the College of Engineering for students who have earned 12 or more transferable semester credit hours:
Applicants who do not meet College of Engineering admission requirements will be admitted to the Engineering, Math, and Sciences Studies in the University College. Students have three semesters to complete Calculus I with a grade of "C-" or better and meet the COE Transfer Requirements.
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College of Engineering Admission Requirements for Transfer Students
Transfer requirements for direct admission to the College of Engineering for students who have earned 12 or more transferable semester credit hours:
Applicants who do not meet College of Engineering admission requirements will be admitted to the Engineering, Math, and Sciences Studies in the University College. Students have three semesters to complete Calculus I with a grade of "C-" or better and meet the COE Transfer Requirements
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Workshops for writing and problem solving skills, resources for internship opportunities, tutoring and gate keeper courses, FE exam preparation, and career advising are all examples of the activities on hand at the center. The center also facilitates sequential internships in local industries as part of student development.
The CE3 seeks to support UTSA’s engineering students by sponsoring special classes, initiatives and events that strengthen academic performance and foster a learning community that contributes to increased retention and graduation rates.
Mehdi Shadaram, Ph.D. Center Director