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Approved Plan II Course Lists (for all Catalogs):
Interdisciplinary studies are built into the Plan II degree. On top of University core Requirements, Plan II students will take two extra courses in Non-US History, one extra course in either Fine Arts or Humanities, and Plan II's unique Math and Sciences (or acceptable substitutions).
View the course lists below to see options for fulfilling these Plan II degree requirements. Please speak with an Advisor if you need clarification.
Non-US History
Must take two courses in the same region to fulfill requirement. Both courses taken can be either lower- or upper-division. Regions are: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, or Middle Eastern. Reference the lists below for the most accurate History course offerings every term. Previous lists may be viewed below.
SPRING 2027
FALL 2026
SUMMER 2026
Courses with (**) are Maymesters. Updated 10/2027
Fine Arts/Humanities
Must take one course from one of following listed areas. This requirement is in addition to the core Visual and Performing Arts requirement. Alongside these list options, you may also take another approved core VAPA to satisfy this requirement.
Math and Sciences
Must take Plan II Math, Biology, Logic, and Physics, or find an acceptable substitution in the course list. Speak with an Advisor to see if the substitution will qualify.
- Non-US History Historical Lists (for reference)
2026
2025
FALL 2025
SUMMER 2025
SPRING 2025
2024
Please use the NEW course lists, as it has the most accurate listing of available History courses that term.
The old list has been updated only through fall 2024.
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Long-Term Planning
Want to get a sense of what your next 2–4 years of college will look like? Start by using this long-term plan template (requires UT EID access login to Box) — specifically designed for Plan II students.
Then, schedule a long-term advising appointment with us to review and refine it.
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Plan II Go Abroad
According to Texas Global statistics, Plan II students are the second highest population of students that go abroad (IRG students being the first highest). Plan II Advising supports study abroad endeavors and encourages students thinking about going abroad to talk to an advisor early and often. We also recommend perusing the Texas Global website for experiences, and connecting with their Peer Mentor program.
Plan II students can take courses abroad that will fulfill their non-US History, Fine Arts/Humanities, or Foreign Language requirements. Visit this page to learn more about Plan II students' opportunities abroad. Read more below on the process of how to take a Plan II non-US History or Fine Arts/Humanities course abroad.
Non-US History Abroad
To take a qualifying course abroad that counts for Plan II non-US History, the course must evaluated at UT Austin as a History (HIS) course and is focused in a specific region.
To see if your course qualifies, please follow these steps below. Note that these are instructions for affiliate or exchange programs. For Maymesters or non-affiliated programs, please check in with an advisor.
- Find your program via My Credit Abroad, and see if your course has been approved as a HIS course (usually with a 319S or 329S course number.)
- If the credit is not available, then submit a Texas Global Pre-Course Evaluation form.
- If it is evaluated as History, double-check the course with Plan II Advising.
- Then, take the course abroad. Be sure to save a copy of the syllabus!
- When you return from abroad, UT will evaluate your credits.
- After credits have been evaluated, it is possible the courses will not count directly on your record. Email Plan II Advising so we can assist you with the next steps.
Before taking any courses abroad, we highly recommend speaking with an Plan II advisor first.
Fine Arts/Humanities Abroad
To take a qualifying course abroad that counts for Plan II Fine Arts/Humanities, the course must evaluated at UT Austin as courses that fit under the criteria of our Plan II Fine Arts/Humanities list (see list above). Easily transferable courses taken abroad are: any Art History course (ARH), upper-division Philosophy (PHL with number 320 or above), or upper-division Humanities (HMN with number 320 or above).
To see if your course qualifies, please follow these steps below. Note that these are instructions for affiliate or exchange programs. For Maymesters or non-affiliated programs, please check in with an advisor.
- Find your program via My Credit Abroad to see if your course has been approved.
- If the credit is not available, then submit a Texas Global Pre-Course Evaluation form.
- If it is evaluated under any of the criteria listed above, double-check the course with Plan II Advising.
- Then, take the course abroad. Be sure to save a copy of the syllabus!
- When you return from abroad, UT will evaluate your credits.
- After credits have been evaluated, it is possible the courses will not count directly on your record. Email Plan II Advising so we can assist you with the next steps.
Before taking any courses abroad, we highly recommend speaking with an Plan II advisor first.
Study Abroad Resources and Scholarships
- Academic Programs International - Texas Global Instant Scholarship (up to $10,000)
Texas Global is partnered with API, an Austin-based provider offering programs around the world, and they offer a Texas Global Instant Scholarship of up to $10,000 exclusively for UT students.
With semester, summer, and May Term options across many majors, API makes it easier for Longhorns to find (and fund!) the right experience.
Students can explore API’s Longhorn Store to find opportunities to fit their major and budget. Many Spring programs with scholarships are still open into October. Some popular programs for UT students include:
- John Cabot University in Rome – $8,000 Texas Global Instant Scholarship
- Business, Environmental Studies, and Sciences in the Himalayas – $6,000 Texas Global Instant Scholarship
- Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand – $6,800 Texas Global Instant Scholarship
- Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia – $10,000 Texas Global Instant Scholarship
- And many, many more!
Students can apply for additional scholarships and explore additional funding resources for affiliate programs. Spring deadlines are rolling now through October 15. Students interested in May Term opportunities should prepare for UT’s early-January deadline.
Apply now! Or email educationabroad@austin.utexas.edu with any questions.
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Registration Resources
1. View your Registration Information Sheet (RIS)
View registration times, access the registration system and clear holds
2. Run an Interactive Degree Audit
View progress toward degree completion and remaining requirements
3. Speak with an Advisor
Discuss degree progress and receive holistic student check-up
Course Schedule
View courses offered per semester for class registration
COLA Core & Liberal Arts Course List
Lists of acceptable courses that can fulfill Univeristy CORE requirements
Registering for Classes
Registration link and guide from Texas One Stop
Advising Guides
Plan II Degree requirements, curriculum explanation, and 4-year guides below.
- 2026-2028 ADVISING GUIDES
(Students entering UT fall 2026 & fall 2027)
- 2024-2026 ADVISING GUIDES
(Students entering UT fall 2024 & fall 2025)
- 2022-2024 ADVISING GUIDES
(Students entering UT fall 2022 & fall 2023)
- 2020-2022 ADVISING GUIDES
(Students entering UT fall 2020 & fall 2021)
- 2018-2020 ADVISING GUIDES
(Students entering UT fall 2018 & fall 2019)
University Resources
Study Help
Sanger Learning Center - tutoring services and professional learning specialists that can assist students with study-related concerns
Undergraduate Writing Center - provides free one-on-one individualized consultations with trained writing experts
CalcLab - drop-in hours for calculus assistance
Student Tools
Student Testing Services - claim credit by exam, sign up for placement tests
Course Instructor Surveys - see how professors are rated by UT peers
GPA Calculator - calculate how grades will affect GPA; find hours/GPA info on the Registration Information Sheet
MyUT - clearinghouse place to go to connect to anything student related at UT
Basics of Email Etiquette -free guide for students on how to address and write emails properly
Other Resources
Automated Transfer Equivalency System - learn about how courses transfer between colleges/universities within the State of Texas
Education Abroad Office - plan an academic experience abroad
Health Professions Office - provides advising services and comprehensive resources for students pursuing all pre-health tracks
Texas One Stop - for questions related to financial aid, scholarships, tuition, or other related topics