Psychology Admissions

Updated 8-1-2025

The Department of Psychology only accepts internal transfer applications during the Spring semester for Fall admission. Our next application cycle will begin in Spring 2026 for Fall 2026 admission. 

To be eligible to apply for internal transfer into the Psychology undergraduate program, a student must satisfy all below requirements by the end of the semester in which they are applying :

1. Watch Information Session Video & Complete Qualtrics Form: Must watch the internal transfer information session video and submit the Qualtrics form in the current academic year (Fall 2025 or Spring 2026)
2. UT Austin Overall GPA : Minimum 3.25
3. UT Austin PSY GPA : Minimum 3.25
4. PSY course(s) : At least one taken for a  letter grade  in-residence at UT Austin (before or during the semester you are applying)
5. Hours at UT : Complete minimum  12 hours for a letter  grade in-residence at UT Austin (excludes credit-by-exam, extension, correspondence and transfer credit)
6. Latest one can apply : Maximum of four long semesters after high school graduation
7. Current Enrollment : Must be currently enrolled at UT Austin and must submit a complete application by the posted internal transfer deadline
8. Apply : Apply through the UT Austin Internal Transfer Application portal from February 1st 2026 - May 1st 2026 by 11:59pm

Notes:

• The information session video and Qualtrics form is an updated requirement beginning in Fall 2025 for the Spring 2026 application. 
• All students who successfully complete the Internal Transfer Information Session Qualtrics Form will receive a written confirmation sent by Secure Academic Note (SAN) within five (5) business days of completing the form. If a student does not receive a SAN confirmation within the 5-business day window, then it is the student's responsibility to notify our office to investigate/resolve the issue. Only one (1) Qualtrics form is required per application cycle, and it must be submitted again if they choose to reapply in a future application cycle. 
• Attendance of an internal transfer information session prior to fall 2025 will not satisfy the new requirement to watch the video and complete the Qualtrics form.
• Priority is given to applicants with less than 75 hours.  Students are still encouraged to apply if they are past the four-semester mark and/or credit preference. Every application will be reviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis. 
• Must add PSY as  first  or  second  major only. If a student is admitted to the PSY major with two pre-existing majors, they must drop one major to add the PSY major. Psychology students cannot double major in Neuroscience or Behavioral and Social Data Science. 
• In-residence credit means credit taken through UT Austin and excludes credit-by-exam, extension, correspondence, and transfer credit. Current enrollment will be considered during the semester you are applying (ie, Spring 2026 courses), but not future courses (ie, Summer 2026 courses). 
• A student may only apply twice  to change their major to Psychology.

Optional Q&A Sessions: 

• Tuesday, October 28th @ 4pm-5pm
• Friday, December 5th @ 10am-11am
• Monday, February 2nd @1pm - 2pm
• Wednesday, March 11th @ 11am -12pm
• Thursday, April 30th @ 2pm-3pm

RSVP for a Q&A session here . Zoom links for these sessions will only be sent to those who RSVP and have already completed the Qualtrics form for Internal Transfer. 

The number of students who want to major in Psychology exceeds the number who can be adequately instructed by the faculty. Therefore, meeting the minimum internal transfer application requirements is not a guarantee of admission to the Psychology major.

The primary criteria will be overall GPA and hours taken at UT Austin.

Other factors for consideration include: number of PSY courses taken, evidence of long-term interest in Psychology (e.g., research, work in health/human services, etc.), total hours completed, and whether or not the student plans to switch majors or add PSY as a double major.

Apply here!

You will receive a confirmation email message upon receipt of your application. All submissions must be received by 11:59 pm on the day of the deadline.

Application periods

Fall admission: February 1- May 1 (DEADLINE 11:59 PM)

Questions about admission? Email: psy-apply@utexas.edu 

Apply here!
You will receive a confirmation email message upon receipt of your application. All submissions must be received by 11:59 pm on the day of the deadline.

Application periods

Fall admission: February 1- May 1 (DEADLINE 11:59 PM)

Questions about admission? Email: psy-apply@utexas.edu 

To declare Psychology as your major when you first enter UT as a freshman: you must indicate PSYCHOLOGY as your first choice major on your UT application form.

For information on admission standards, visit the UT Office of Admissions website.

Upon admission as a Psychology major, plan to attend the Freshman Orientation Program in the summer; this is when you will meet with an advisor and have your advising bar removed.

Plan to take PSY 301—Introduction to Psychology in your first year if you don't have credit already.

For questions, email us at psy-undergrad@utexas.edu.

For information on admission standards, visit the UT Office of Admissions website.

*Note that we play no role in the admissions process.

To declare Psychology as your major when you first enter UT as a Transfer Student, you must indicate PSYCHOLOGY as your first choice major on your UT application form.

Upon admission as a Psychology major, plan to attend the Transfer Orientation Program before you begin your studies- this is when you will meet with an advisor and register for courses. 

Email questions to psy-undergrad@utexas.edu

PSY 301 Intro to Psychology- Required for all psychology majors (with a C or better); prerequisite for all other Psycholgoy courses. Can be taken in transfer.

PSY 420M Psychological Methods & Statistics-Required for all psychology majors (with a C or better). Prerequisite for all other upper division PSY courses (with a "C" or better), and can ONLY be taken at UT, NOT in transfer.

Additional PSY Courses in transfer- Might transfer with "generic" course evaluations, such as PSY 3HRS or PSY 3ADV. Check with an advisor to see how these courses can apply toward the Psychology major. 18 hours of Psychology coursework in residence (at UT) is required