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First year
applications

If you are a high school senior or a student who has completed high school and has not yet enrolled at another college or university after graduation, you are eligible to apply for admission to UT Austin and the School of Civic Leadership’s B.A. in Civics Honors and B.A. in Great Books.

Incoming freshmen students apply to the University of Texas Austin through UT Austin Admissions via Common App or Apply Texas.

Make sure to satisfy all requirements listed on the UT Austin Application Checklist.

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Dates & Deadlines for
First-Year Applications

UT Austin Application to the School of Civic Leadership Opens
August 1, 2026
Early Action Deadline to Apply
October 15, 2026
Early Action Deadline for Supplemental Materials
October 22, 2026
Regular Deadline to Apply
December 1, 2026
Regular Deadline for Supplemental Materials
December 10, 2026

For more information on the UT Austin Admissions Calendar, click here.

UT Austin Admissions Calendar

Internal Transfer Applications

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The School of Civic Leadership accepts internal applications. Prospective students currently enrolled at UT Austin who wish to transfer from one UT School or College into the School of Civic Leadership must apply for internal transfer through an online application provided by UT Admissions.

If you are interested in transferring into the School of Civic Leadership (SCL), we encourage you to start by attending a Prospective Students Info Session to learn more about the program and the internal transfer process.

You are also welcome to enroll in one or more of our Civics (CIV) Courses during the semester to explore our curriculum firsthand. The following courses not only count toward the Civics Honors major, but also fulfill Core Curriculum requirements:

CIV 304
Fulfills the Math core requirement
CIV 312P
Fulfills the Government core requirement
ECO 304K
Fulfills the Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS) core requirement
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We also recommend reviewing our  course catalog  for a deeper look at our coursework and degree structure.

Please note that the School of Civic Leadership only admits students for the Fall semester, and the application deadline is May 1 for internal transfer students.

To be eligible to apply, students must meet all the following requirements:

Complete at least 24 in-residence credit hours by the end of spring (excludes credit-by-exam)
Maintain a minimum 3.25 UT Austin GPA
Have no more than 45 hours of total university coursework completed (does not include dual credit or high school placement credit)
Apply within the first four long semesters at UT Austin
For complete details on eligibility and how to apply, visit the Internal Transfer – University of Texas at Austin website.

External Transfers

The School of Civic Leadership reviews transfer applications from prospective students at other institutions of higher education.

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If you are considering transferring from another institution, we encourage you to:
Review our Civics Honors B.A. and Great Books B.A. to understand the curriculum
Familiarize yourself with UT Austin’s external transfer admissions requirements
Please note that the School of Civic Leadership admits students for the Fall semester only, and the application deadline is March 1 for external transfer students. For complete details on eligibility and how to apply, visit the Transfer Admissions website.
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FAQs

Your Questions Answered

How can I track the status of my application following submission?

Check MyStatus to track the status of your application.

What is required to apply to UT Austin?

Make sure to review the UT Application Checklist.

What does the School of Civic Leadership look for in applicants?

You’ll thrive here if you’re committed to:

  • Independent thinking. SCL seeks students who are excited to ask great questions as they read texts in Western civilization and the American tradition.
  • Serious study. SCL students search for moral and intellectual resources to live and lead well. They are eager to engage intellectual traditions and find the American story worthy of study, in its best and worst moments.
  • Interdisciplinary inquiry. SCL enables students to combine deeper philosophical and historical reflection with social science and economics in order to prepare to take responsibility.
  • Work that matters. SCL prepares students for work in an array of fields, including politics, law, commerce, entrepreneurship, analytics, public policy, military, art and culture, nonprofit, and related civic endeavors.
  • Intellectual virtues. SCL students want to cultivate intellectual virtues including: presence, attentiveness, respect, desire for truth, willingness to change your mind in pursuit of truth, intellectual courage, intellectual humility, good faith, and charity (good will).
  • Strong academics. SCL seeks students who have a strong high school academic profile, anchored in a desire to understand the world and make life better for others.
  • Service. SCL students find ways to help others thrive.
  • Good faith dialogue. SCL students are willing to engage in civic discourse.
  • Community. SCL students show up ready to help build a serious intellectual community.
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