Internal Transfer
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An Internal Transfer is a student who is already admitted to the University of Texas at Austin but is declared in another major. The Internal Transfer process is inclusive of swapping from one major to another and adding a second major.
Students who have already completed a degree will NOT be considered for internal transfer admission.
Please note - Double majors in Psychology are welcome, but you cannot double major in Psychology if your current major is BSDS or Neuroscience.
An Internal Transfer is a student who is already admitted to the University of Texas at Austin but is declared in another major. The Internal Transfer process is inclusive of swapping from one major to another and adding a second major.
Students who have already completed a degree will NOT be considered for internal transfer admission.
Double majors in Psychology are welcome, but you cannot double major in Psychology if your current major is BSDS or Neuroscience.
The number of students who want to major in Psychology exceeds the number who can be adequately instructed by the faculty. Therefore, meeting the minimum internal transfer application requirements is not a guarantee of admission to the Psychology major.
The Department of Psychology opens their internal transfer applications during the Spring semester for Fall admission.
To be eligible to apply for internal transfer, a student must satisfy all below requirements by the end of the Spring semester in which they are applying:
- Watch Information Session Video & Submit Qualtrics Form: Within the current academic yer (Fall or Spring)
- UT Austin Overall GPA : Minimum 3.25
- UT Austin PSY GPA : Minimum 3.25
- PSY course(s) : At least one taken for a letter grade in-residence at UT Austin (before or during the semester you are applying)
- Hours at UT : Complete minimum 12 hours for a letter grade in-residence at UT Austin (excludes credit-by-exam, extension, correspondence and transfer credit)
- Latest one can apply : Maximum of four long semesters after high school graduation
- Current Enrollment : Must be currently enrolled at UT Austin and must submit a complete application by the posted internal transfer deadline
- Apply : Apply through the UT Austin Internal Transfer Application portal from February 1st - May 1st by 11:59pm
TBA Spring 2027
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FAQ's
- How do I know my Information Session attendance and Qualtrics form was submitted?
All students who successfully complete the Internal Transfer Information Session Qualtrics Form will receive a written confirmation sent by Secure Academic Note (SAN) within five (5) business days of completing the form. If a student does not receive a SAN confirmation within the 5-business day window, then it is the student's responsibility to notify our office to investigate/resolve the issue. Only one (1) Qualtrics form is required per application cycle, and it must be submitted again if they choose to reapply in a future application cycle.
- If I attended an Information Session and submitted a Qualtrics form last year, do I have to submit a new one?
Attendance of an internal transfer information session prior to the Fall of the academic year you are planning to apply will not satisfy the requirement to watch the video and complete the Qualtrics form.
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- What if I have completed more than 75 hours?
Priority is given to applicants with less than 75 hours. Students are still encouraged to apply if they are past the four-semester mark and/or credit preference. Every application will be reviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis.
- What if I'm already double majoring, can I still apply?
You must add PSY as first or second major only. If a student is admitted to the PSY major with two pre-existing majors, they must drop one major to add the PSY major. Psychology students cannot double major in Neuroscience or Behavioral and Social Data Science.
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- What is considered as in residence credit and current enrollment?
In-residence credit means credit taken through UT Austin and excludes credit-by-exam, extension, correspondence, and transfer credit.
Current enrollment will be considered during the semester you are applying (Spring courses), but not future courses (Summer courses).
- How many times can I reapply?
A student may only apply twice to internal transfer or change their major to Psychology.
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- What is the primary criteria that the deptartment is looking for in applicants?
The primary criteria will be overall GPA and hours taken at UT Austin.
- What other factors are considered in the internal transfer application?
Other factors for consideration include: number of PSY courses taken, evidence of long-term interest in Psychology (e.g., research, work in health/human services, etc.), total hours completed, and whether or not the student plans to switch majors or add PSY as a double major.
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