Prospective Students

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Join a new generation of students on a mission to steward and improve American civic life.

Prospective Students
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Why SCL

What kind of education do you need to lead?

Liberty depends on citizens who understand the ideas and institutions that have made free, prosperous societies possible.

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Find a challenge worthy of your ambition in an intellectual community that prizes the knowledge and virtue you need to lead.

The University of Texas School of Civic Leadership is a new school that prepares a rising generation to lead. At SCL, you’ll study with faculty members dedicated to the pursuit of truth and wisdom, as part of a community on a mission to find out what it means and what it takes to be free and to live well.

Plan your Texas Civic Leadership experience today.

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Freedom & Virtue Seminar

Preview an SCL Education

Current high school students can preview the SCL classroom experience at a Freedom & Virtue Seminar. Meet SCL faculty and join other prospective students on campus for a great conversation. Find a challenge worthy of your ambition. This signature preview experience requires no advance preparation.

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SCL Info Session

Join an SCL Info Session

Prospective students and their families can learn more about SCL's mission, academic programs, student life, advising, and more at an SCL Info Session.

Meet faculty. Talk with academic advisors. Find your major. On campus. Space is limited. Register now!

Register for an SCL Info Session

Your Suggested SCL Itinerary

To start your day, preview the SCL classroom experience at a freedom & virtue seminar with SCL’s world-class faculty members. Then learn more about the School of Civic Leadership in an SCL on-campus info session. For lunch, enjoy one of the many restaurants on and around campus. End your day with a UT Austin campus walking tour from the UT Austin office of admissions.

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Schedule At A Glance (Times in Central)

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Freedom & Virtue Seminar
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lunch & Research Tour
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SCL Information Session
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Virtual Info

Book a Virtual
SCL Info Session

Join us for an SCL Virtual Info Session on Zoom. Learn more about SCL's mission, academic programs, student life, and more. Meet an academic advisor.

An excellent option for students and families unable to visit in person. Spaces limited. Sign up now!

Register for an SCL Virtual Info Session

Internal Transfers

Explore Your Path: 
Internal Transfer

Internal transfer allows current University of Texas at Austin students to join the School of Civic Leadership or add an SCL major. This is a selective process, and students should carefully consider their academic goals or consult an advisor before applying.

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FAQs

What programs does the School of Civic Leadership offer?

SCL offers the B.A. in Civics Honors, the B.A. in Great Books Honors, the Minor in Civic Leadership, the Minor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, and the Certificate in Classical Education.

How do I apply to a Texas Civic Leadership major?

Prospective students apply through UT Austin's admissions process; visit our Freedom & Virtue Seminars and information session pages to learn more before applying.

Freedom & Virtue Seminars

Are there scholarships available for SCL students?

Yes — SCL offers a number of scholarships for incoming and current students.

Scholarships

How can I learn more before applying?

Attend an SCL information session or Freedom & Virtue Seminar, or contact civics@utexas.edu with questions about our programs.

Who can I contact with questions about becoming an SCL student?

Email civics@utexas.edu — our team is happy to help prospective students learn more about SCL.

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