<p>I’m currently enrolled at a community college, and have completed 1 semester with a 3.5 GPA. From things I’ve read and heard, there are some exceptions for Vets, and said exceptions vary from school to school. My question, however, is there a possibility for the 30hr minimum for transfer students (veterans) to be waived at UT Austin? Anyone have first hand experience with this? Thanks!</p>
<p>To answer your question simply, no.</p>
<p>I am a veteran and got out of the army right before the beginning of last semester. I had 36 hours and a 3.9 that got me into UT. </p>
<p>You should be okay with a 3.5 (depending on what major you are trying to get into) if you have strong leadership characteristics in your military resume. Also, a deployment would probably look pretty good as well. To increase your chances substantially of getting accepted, get that GPA up to a 3.7. </p>
<p>If you apply and get admitted, make sure you come by the Student Veterans’ Center in the Student Services Building so we can get you taken care of.</p>
<p>Thanks for the response!</p>
<p>I was in the Marine Corps Infantry, and have a deployment on file. After this semester I will have 24 credits, although I don’t think there’s time to squeeze in 2 classes during maymester. Perhaps I can get something out of my SMART transcript.</p>
<p>I don’t recommend relying on your SMART transcript as I only got 3 credit hours and I was a mechanic with quite a few tech. certifications.</p>
<p>Look at Central Texas College or Midland College online and see if you can knock out a self-paced 8 week course.</p>
<p>Also, if you are applying for the Fall 2013 semester, you may want to call admissions and see if you could get a summer course to count.</p>
<p>Worst case scenario, come to Austin Community College in the Fall, and transfer to UT in the spring of 14. It happens quite often.</p>
<p>I’m interested in getting into the RTVF school, and from what I understand, Admissions for that is only in the Fall, which means I would have to wait an entire year before being able get in on a second try.</p>
<p>I understand your dilemma, but maybe my opinion will help your decision in making what you feel is best for you.</p>
<p>I personally see no reason to come to UT with less than 50 or 60 credit hours. Most classes that you will take here that fulfill general requirements are what are known as “weed out classes” meaning the course load is difficult and the average GPAs are low. I would recommend coming to Austin (or maybe living with your parents/relative to save cash if this is an option) and going to community college. It will get you back into the swing of college, be easier to reintegrate back into civilian society, etc. Also, you will be able to raise your GPA substantially in a community college setting due to the (presumably) less quantitative and demanding coursework.</p>
<p>If you feel that you need to be right at UT as soon as you get out, or possibly in Spring 2013, you can always internally transfer into RTF while you are at UT.</p>
<p>As always, this is only an opinion from someone who has gone through a situation similar to yours. Best of luck to you man.</p>
<p>Hah, I think I may have presented myself wrong. I got out last summer, completed fall '12 at CC and enrolled for Spring '13 at CC. I am anticipating transferring for Fall '13.</p>
<p>Today I spoke with the student advisors. From the GI Bill, I received 4 hrs. I am going to add 1 more class, bringing it to 5 classes, for this Spring semester. So by the deadline, I will have 31hrs.</p>
<p>You are actually pretty accurate with what you’ve stated. I do plan on transferring from my CC in Dallas to Austin CC in the event that I don’t get accepted at UTA, and try again the following year.</p>