Admission

Prospective UT Students

Incoming freshmen and (external) transfer students can declare Health & Society as their major at the time of their application to UT. For new student admission information, please visit the Office of Admissions website.

Internal Transfer Admission 

The internal transfer application is currently open.  Applications are due on December 1. 

Current UT students interested in declaring Health & Society must submit an internal transfer application.

To be considered for internal transfer into H S, you must meet all of the following criteria:

• Attend an Internal Transfer Information Session (see below).
• Minimum 2.75 cumulative UT GPA with at least 12 hours in-residence taken for a letter grade.
• Must be prior to fifth long semester in college, at UT Austin or at a previous institution. Transfer students entering the University with 4 or more semesters can only apply in their first semester at UT.
• Submit a compelling essay response.

Students who do not meet the eligibility criteria and still want to apply can explain their circumstances within the application. 

Spring 2024 Internal Transfer Information Sessions

Are you a current UT student interested in learning more about internally transferring to Health & Society? Attend an information session to learn more about the major and determine if it is a good fit for you!

Attendance at an information session is mandatory for students applying to internally transfer to the major.

RSVP to receive the Zoom link. Information to be updated soon. 

Information Sessions:
Thursday, February 15th from 2:00-3:00 PM (closed)

Monday, March 4th from 11:00 AM to Noon (closed)

Wednesday April 24th from 3:30-4:30 PM (closed)

***If you applied for an Internal Transfer to Health & Society to begin the program in Fall 2024 but did not attend an info session, please contact the advising office to see if alternative arrangements are possible. ***