Transfer Students

To declare Psychology as your major when you first enter UT as a freshman or transfer student, you must indicate Psychology as your first choice major on your UT application form.

Additionally, you are required to apply for and attend an Orientation session before you can meet with your academic advisor. Please use the links below to find the appropriate session for you!

For information on UT Austin Admission visit the UT Office of Admissions website.

Transfer Courses

PSY 301 Intro to Psychology is required for all psychology majors (with a C or better); prerequisite for all other Psychology courses. Can be taken in transfer.

PSY 420M Psychological Methods & Statistics is required for all psychology majors (with a C or better). It is a prerequisite for all other upper division PSY courses (with a "C" or better), and can ONLY be taken at UT and CANNOT be transfered in.

Additional PSY Courses in transfer might transfer with "generic" course evaluations, such as PSY 3HRS or PSY 3ADV. Check with a Psychology advisor to see how these courses can apply towards the Psychology major.

18 hours of Psychology coursework in residence (at UT) is required