Internal Transfer
An internal transfer student is one who is enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin and applies for admission to transfer into the McCombs School of Business. The process is highly competitive. It is not recommended that students enroll in another college at UT Austin on the assumption that they will transfer into the McCombs School of Business.
Keep in mind the McCombs School of Business accepts students for the fall semester, only.
Helpful Tips
- Attend an Internal Transfer information session,
- Check your eligibility to apply; McCombs Internal Transfer website.
Requirements
24 hours in residence at UT Austin
- Must be completed by the end of the spring semester, summer courses taken after the May 15 deadline do not count.
- Placement (credit by exam), correspondence, extension, pass/fail, or transfer hours will not work to fulfill the in-residence requirement.
Demonstrate Foreign Language Proficiency
- Two years of the same foreign language in high school OR
- One year (2 semesters) of the same foreign language in college.
Course Requirements
- Calculus I (M 408K, M 408N, M 408C or M 403K)
- Calculus II (M 408L, M 408S, M 408D or M 403L)
- Microeconomics (ECO 304K)
- Macroeconomics (ECO 304L)
Most business students take the K and L calculus sequence. However, students interested in the Engineering Route to Business major should take the C and D sections OR K, L and M.
Students with over 90 hours or a completed degree are encouraged to consider other options, such as completing a degree in their current college/school or alternate institution with the option of pursuing an MBA or MPA degree at a later date.
- 90 hours includes any university setting coursework, but it does not include dual credit, placement, correspondence or extension hours.
- An undergraduate degree in Business is not required for entry into a Masters program in Business or Accounting. The majority of people pursuing an MBA degree do not have undergraduate degrees in Business.
Additional Opportunities (Require separate admission procedures)
Business Honors Program
Requires a separate application in addition to the Internal Transfer application. Sophomore admission only
Application Deadline: May 1. Decisions Released: July 1
Requires a separate application in addition to the Internal Transfer application. Sophomore admission only Application Deadline: Decisions Released: July 1
BHP Sophomore Admissions
Integrated MPA
Requires separate application. ACC 311 and ACC 312 must be completed. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Application Deadline: June 1. Decisions Released: Late June - early July
For more information, contact the appropriate office. You must be admitted as an internal transfer before these programs will consider your application.
Integrated MPA Admissions
Past Statistics
Internal Transfer Historical Summary
Acceptance Rates
| Year |
Applications |
Admitted |
Acceptance Rate |
| 2004 |
374 |
307 |
82% |
| 2005 |
466 |
319 |
68% |
| 2006 |
487 |
317 |
65% |
| 2007 |
466 |
312 |
67% |
| 2008 |
493 |
307 |
62% |
| 2009 |
460 |
307 |
67% |
| 2010 |
329 |
257 |
78% |
| 2011 |
378 |
269 |
71% |
| 2012 |
436 |
291 |
67% |
Mean Earned UT GPA
| Year |
Residents |
Non-Residents |
| 2004 |
3.6 |
3.7 |
| 2005 |
3.7 |
3.76 |
| 2006 |
3.7 |
3.8 |
| 2007 |
3.7 |
3.7 |
| 2008 |
3.8 |
3.8 |
| 2009 |
3.8 |
3.8 |
| 2010 |
3.7 |
3.7 |
| 2011 |
3.8 |
3.8 |
| 2012 |
3.7 |
3.7 |
Minimum UT GPA for Admission
| Year |
Residents |
Non-Residents |
| 2004 |
3.3 |
3.5 |
| 2005 |
3.4 |
3.5 |
| 2006 |
3.5 |
3.7 |
| 2007* |
3.5 |
3.5 |
| 2008* |
3.6 |
3.6 |
| 2009* |
3.6 |
3.6 |
| 2010* |
3.4 |
3.4 |
| 2011* |
3.5 |
3.5 |
| 2012 |
3.5 |
3.5 |
*Beginning 2007, there will no longer be a distinction between resident and non-resident admission requirements (i.e. GPA) for internal transfer to the McCombs School of Business.
Information Sessions
Spring 2013
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Date:
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Time:
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Location:
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Wednesday,
January 16, 2013
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4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
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CBA 3.304 (CBA Events Room)
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Tuesday,
February 12, 2013
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4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
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CBA 3.304 (CBA Events Room)
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Tuesday,
March 19, 2013
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4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
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CBA 3.304 (CBA Events Room)
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Thursday,
April 18, 2013
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4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
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CBA 3.304 (CBA Events Room)
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Wednesday,
May 1, 2013
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4:00 p.m.--5:00 p.m.
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CBA 3.304 (CBA Events Room)
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After Internal Transfer Admission
How do I register for classes after I am admitted?
During the application, students should register for you regular courseload as if they were not applying for transfer to business. During the summer registration, you will be allowed to register for business courses. Visit our Advising site for more information about steps after admission.
When do I declare a major?
If you are admitted to the McCombs School of Business, you will be listed as an unspecified business major. You can declare a specific business major (eg., Accounting, Finance, etc.) in the Undergraduate Programs Office (CBA 2.400) once you:
- Enroll in the McCombs School of Business
- Remove all high school unit deficiencies
- Complete 30 hours of college credit, including:
- Calculus I and Calculus II
- Microeconomics & Macroeconomics
- BA 101, and have credit or registration in BA 102
- Register with the BBA Career Center
Students must declare a major before reaching 75 hours or registration will be barred.
Alternate Options
- Pursue a different major at the University of Texas at Austin and complement it with our Business Foundations Program.
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Sanger Learning Center: Career counselors work to help students clarify goals, explore interests, discuss personal concerns and develop a plan of action for their transition from college to a career.
- Consider McCombs for a graduate business degree. An undergraduate degree in Business is not required for entry into a Masters program in Business or Accounting.