<p>Hahahah Idk if you meant that to sound scary, but it sure did. But here is the thing, I knew about the 24 credit hour requirement, and I was just wondering, couldn’t I take a total of 24 credit hours in spring 2015 (If I get accepted that is) and summer 2015 combined? And then Fall I could start taking upper level courses in both Math and Science? Or is this a loop hole that is non existent at UT? Like lets say I take my Cal 2, Chem 2, upper level bio (i guess genetics), upper level physics and etc spring 2015 at UT. And then I take Organic, and whatever upper level courses come for math and science after that in fall 2016? Or is that not possible as a COLA undeclared major? Because then I would be on track with others as well correct? </p>
<p>Also, lets say I want to further my loophole more and take summer courses at ACC to save $$$. Even if those credits transfer, do they not count as “in residency” hours that would add up to the 24? </p>
<p>To be honest, I really just want to be at UT. I’d take graduating a year later. Because I know that getting a degree from UT will really open me up to a lot of opportunities. I might be a year behind my friends, but oh well. </p>
<p>I think the 24 residency hours only applies to some majors, because according to the COC internal transfer page, you only need 24 residency hours to add a second major and not change your major. </p>
<p>Sorry XDDDD I am just really stressed about it right now so my feelings transferred into my response. I literally tried to find all the loopholes too man! XDDD but sadly there really isnt any loopholes. I contacted UT multiple times and done my research on this subject and there really is no loopholes.</p>
<p>Yes you can have your 24 hours of residency completed during the spring of 2015 and the summer of 2015. But that doesn’t really do anything because the only time they accept internal transfer applications is in the spring semester. so like I said you and I will only be eligible to apply spring of 2016. </p>
<p>You cannot take CNS courses if you are not a CNS major. So definitely upper level bio, upper level physics, ect are out of the picture if you are going into UT as COLA undeclared. They don’t let “outside majors” take these courses because it is reserved for CNS members only because there can only be a certain number of available spots in these courses, right? So they can only have them open for CNS majors. </p>
<p>Now taking upper level CNS courses at a different school to stay on track sounds like a great idea, right? That is what I thought. But if you do more research into it, you will find that a majority, if not ALL, upper division classes at other schools are not transferrable to UT. For example, I wanted to take Genetics at UH this semester but I dropped it when I found out it isnt transferrable. I then proceeded to look up all my other upper bio courses to see if they will be transferrable to UT and it was not. </p>
<p>If you take summer courses at ACC they will not count as “in residency” hours. </p>
<p>But if all you want is to go to UT then I say go for it. The reason why this is such a problem for me is because I am pre-med and I really do not want to add another year of schooling to my already long educational journey. But that is just my situation xDDDDD </p>
<p>@utbound2014 do you mind sharing what courses you took last year for your 30 credit hours? I heard UT favor certain classes more than others. I also applied to COE for fall 2014 with a 3.647 but my backup choice was social work, which seemed like a bad idea because neither schools accepted me. Maybe it’s because of the courses I took?</p>
<p>The average transfer GPA for COLA is around 3.6, and the average transfer GPA for COE is around 3.5. The real difference is that COE only accepts around 100 transfers a year, while COLA accepts around 1,000. UGS’ average transfer GPA is also around 3.6, and they usually take in about 400 transfers a year. McCombs - GPA is about 3.8 and number is about 120. So basically, you still need good stats, essays, and ECs to transfer to any UT major, but your odds are better for some majors.</p>
<p>@Elena94 I took Gov, Stats, Music, General Psych, Bio for non-majors, Eng Comp, Nutrition, US History, Theatre, Geography, and a one unit Journ course. So I actually had 31 units that all transferred to UT. I just focused on satisfying core classes. I plan to double major in Sport Management and Public Relations. After Spring semester I will try to apply for the Comm School too. I had two recs-one from my Eng Comp professor and the other from my summer employer for the last two years. CC was so helpful to me when I was going through the transfer process, I just wanted to share my experience. I got offered CAP, but opted to go to another college and try to transfer for Fall 2014. It was UT or USC and I got into both. I feel so blessed to have achieved my goal to attend UT. Good luck everyone! You can do it if I did. </p>
<p>Is it really necessary for us to declare a second choice major? Cause I really only want to go to UT if i get accepted for my first.</p>
<p>My first is Computer Science, my 2nd is CNS undeclared. Im worried that they will be more inclined to put me in CNS undeclared when they look at my application, just cause it has more space available. If I don’t get into CS, I will not attend UT. I feel that having this second choice major will screw up the chances of me getting picked for my first choice, cause they will just look at it and go “Oh, CNS undeclared has more spots, lets just throw him there” despite the fact that my entire application (resume, EC’s, essays, grades) shows that I am definitely suited for CS.</p>
<p>@ utbound2014 When you talked to the advisor and they swtiched you, does that mean you are officially in COE. Like does it say it officially anywhere. I</p>
<p>yes, my major was officially changed to COE and I am no longer in COLA. It shows on my student RIS (registration info sheet). The RIS shows current major, financial holds, total units (at UT or transferred), GPA, etc. it took about 48 hrs for the change to reflect on the RIS which the advisor said it would take a few days. </p>
<p>Okay here is a hypothetical scenario. Lets say I get rejected by UT CNS for my Chemistry major. And I get picked up by COLA Undeclared. Can I appeal my CNS decision, even though I got accepted to COLA undeclared? So I can basically have a safety net. Or to appeal, would I have to give up COLA altogether? </p>
<p>And lets say I get rejected altogether, is it possible for me to appeal BOTH CNS and COLA at the same time and see what happens? Or is general appealing basically doing exactly that? </p>
<p>@kooplar246 Yes you can appeal your CNS decision even though you got accepted into COLA. That is what I am doing right now. I am already accepted into COLA but in December when i get my fall 2014 grades Imma use that in my appeal. If you get into COLA, and then appeal for CNS, they will NEVER take back their acceptance for COLA. They already accepted you so they wouldn’t UNaccept you, does that make sense? Is that what you are referring to as “safety net”? If you get rejected altogether then yes you can appeal for both.</p>
<p>@utbound2014 wait. you said that you called them though before meeting with the advisor. Because today I called CNS and asked to speak with an advisor to ask about a major change because of my situation and they told me
“I am sorry. All major change requests at this time for newly admitted students are only handled by the office of admissions” But office of admissions will only tell me to internal transfer, which is what I am stressing about. Because I really do not wanna undergo that process.</p>
<p>If you are only admitted (but not registered for classes) your case is an admission appeal under the Admission Office’s jurisdiction (because you are not yet a UT student). After you are registered for classes your case is an internal transfer under the jurisdiction of the CNS dean’s office.</p>
<p>So all of my stuff is completed and i feel pretty good, but this semester isn’t going too well for me. I am working 2 full time jobs and I’ve become really far behind in my classes. I’m still trying to maintain getting A’s in the classes but I don’t know if it’ll be possible anymore Do you think they would rescind my admission if i get in?</p>
<p>Best of luck to all transfer hopefuls. =)
Also, does anyone happen to know if AP scores can be claimed at UT upon transferring?
My current college won’t allow more than 18 credit hours to be claimed, & I don’t particularly want to retake courses I studied in HS. Anyone know?</p>
<p>@moonlily I’m certain that whatever AP credit you claim at your current school will be the ones that transfer over to UT. Maybe the rest of your unclaimed AP credits can be claimed at UT, but I’m not sure. The best way is to call and speak to an admissions advisor. </p>
<p>Oh gosh guys, I am stressing like there is no tomorrow! </p>
<p>Okay so my GPA right now is a 3.68. I think my statement of purpose is good, but I feel iffy on my other essay. I’m getting rec letters from a high school teacher and two professors.
Does this sound good? I’m applying to COLA for English.</p>
Do you think they would rescind my admission if i get in?</p>