Concurrent Enrollment Policy

UNIVERSITY DECISION

UT San Antonio Health Science Center may establish agreements with other institutions to facilitate concurrent enrollment. Students must be actively enrolled at their home institution to participate. Participation in such agreements does not guarantee admission to the university. 

PERTINENT INFORMATION

Under Texas Education Code 54.011 students enrolled concurrently at more than one public institution are assessed tuition based on state guidelines.  In general: 

  • Students pay full tuition at the first institution of enrollment

  • Tuition at the second institution is adjusted based on state minimum tuition requirements

  • Residency status determined by one institution applies to all institutions of concurrent enrollment

Students are encouraged to consult with their academic program and the Office of Veteran Services and Financial Aid to understand the financial implications of concurrent enrollment. 

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Concurrent enrollment Enrollment in courses at another institution while also enrolled at the university. 

Joint Admission A formal agreement between institutions that facilitates admission of qualified students.  Admission may be guaranteed in some cases.  Refer to individual program admissions policies for details. 

Home Institution The institution where the student is primarily enrolled, completes the majority of the coursework and receives the degree.  

Student Responsibilities

Student seeking concurrent enrollment must:

  • Consult with their academic program prior to enrollment
  • Obtain approval for courses to be applied toward degree requirements
  • Not be in their first semester of enrollment
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

Additional requirements include:

  • Completing at least 24 of the final 30 credit hours in residence at the degree-granting institution
  • Ensure transfer course meet program requirements (typically a grade of C or better, unless otherwise specified)
  • Submitting official transcripts from host institution to the Office of the University Registrar
  • Completing coursework within the applicable academic term, refer to academic calendars

Courses taken through external institutions may transfer toward degree requirements but may not be included in the university GPA, unless otherwise specified (e.g., Finish@UT coursework). 

Students must obtain approval for concurrent enrollment each term and consult with the Office of Veteran Services and Financial Aid to determine the impact on financial aid eligibility.