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UT Coordinated Admission Program (CAP)
The Coordinated Admission Program (CAP) presents an alternative pathway for Texas resident high school graduates seeking freshman admission to the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin).
Under CAP, you'll begin your academic journey at UTRGV for your freshman year, fulfilling all CAP requirements before transferring to UT Austin to continue your undergraduate studies. Upon successful completion of these requirements, admission to UT Austin's College of Liberal Arts is guaranteed, though specific majors within other colleges are not assured.
Notably, CAP offers opportunities for admission to majors across colleges outside of Liberal Arts, excluding the School of Architecture. This program ensures access to UT Austin for students who may not have initially secured direct admission, offering a promising avenue to achieve academic goals within the renowned UT System.
Students can choose UTRGV when selection opens on the student’s UT Austin MyStatus page.
Important Change effective Fall 2022
CAP Students selecting UTRGV will begin classes in the Summer II - 5 Week Session.
CAP Students are not eligible for a fully online course load. Students must plan to attend class on the Edinburg or Brownsville campus.
CAP Students selecting UTRGV will have the following enrollment requirements:
- Attend New Student Orientation before July 1 (Enroll in both Summer & Fall Courses)
- Enroll in Summer II courses, 6 - 8 hours (2 courses)
- Enroll in Fall courses, 9-11 hours (3 courses)
- Enroll in Spring courses, 15 hours (5 courses)
Course modalities: Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Online - Synchronous, Online - Asynchronous
No more than one course delivered online or hybrid during Summer II and no more than two courses online or hybrid for Fall and Spring.
CAP Students are not eligible for a fully online course load. Students must plan to attend class on the Edinburg or Brownsville campus.
Students awarded academic scholarships that select to attend UTRGV via the UT CAP program forfeit their UTRGV Scholarship. Other aid may be available for students through federal and state aid programs.
UTRGV requires students to have TSI scores on file before attending New Student Orientation and enrollment in courses.
UTRGV offers on-campus housing options on both the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses.
First Time Freshmen living outside the four-county Rio Grande Valley fall under the first-year student housing policy and are required to live on campus during their first year of coursework. In addition, UTRGV highly encourages students living in the Rio Grande Valley to consider living on campus to take advantage of the amenities afforded to students. Living on campus allows students to immerse themselves in the campus community where faculty, staff, and services support their educational goals both academically and socially.
UTRGV provides first-semester CAP Students academic support and course registration during New Student Orientation. Advising support continues in the subsequent terms, with the academic advisor working closely with the student and the approved course list to ensure students meet the course, GPA, and other requirements needed to fulfill the UT CAP Agreement.
UTRGV offers virtual, in-person, and on-campus appointments for students and families. We understand the importance of your decision. Schedule an appointment with your Outreach Rep to discuss UTRGV, the next steps, and more.
UTRGV offers a variety of ways to experience our campuses. Schedule a campus tour and meet with one of our Outreach Reps, participate in Explore UTRGV, or Discover UTRGV on a tour.