A Purposeful First Year in Austin
The Transfer Admission Pathway (TAP) at St. Edward’s University offers students who applied to The University of Texas at Austin a strategic, supported start to college.
Students begin their first year on the Hilltop, completing rigorous coursework aligned with UT Austin transfer requirements while receiving individualized academic advising throughout the year.
As part of the St. Edward’s community, TAP students live and learn on our beautiful hilltop campus, with full access to residence life, student organizations, athletics and campus resources. Located just five miles from the Forty Acres and three miles from downtown Austin, St. Edward’s offers the best of both worlds — a close-knit campus experience and the energy of the city.
Pathway Program Next Steps
Students may participate in TAP at St. Edward’s University only if they have been offered the option through UT Austin. Students interested in the program must follow the key dates and deadlines in order to enroll at St. Edward's for the fall and spring semesters.
The St. Edward’s University Experience
St. Ed’s is a special community that supports academic curiosity, experiential learning and a vibrant campus life.
About St. Ed's
Transformative opportunities await students at St. Edward’s and Hilltoppers make the most of those experiences to enrich their learning and fully engage in their education in the classroom, around our vibrant campus, throughout Austin and beyond.
Academics
St. Edward’s provides a purposeful academic foundation designed to help students thrive. Through carefully aligned coursework and personalized advising, students follow a clear path forward — supporting a successful transfer to UT Austin or continued enrollment on the Hilltop.
Campus Life
As members of the St. Edward’s community, TAP-SEU students are fully integrated into campus life, with access to student organizations, leadership opportunities, personalized advising, academic support and residential living in the heart of Austin.
First Year Experience
Your First-Year Experience is designed to help you build your future. You’ll develop the foundations needed for success in college, in your first job after graduation and in your chosen career.
Transfer Admission Pathway at St. Edward's University Frequently Asked Questions
St. Edward’s University and The University of Texas at Austin partner to support student access and success through the TAP-SEU program. This pathway offers select students a strong academic foundation, personalized support and a meaningful first-year experience in Austin.
TAP-SEU Information Sessions are designed specifically for students (and their parents and families) who have been invited to participate in the program and are interested in learning more. These sessions provide a comprehensive overview of the pathway experience and what to expect in the year ahead.
During the session, we’ll walk through transfer requirements, approved TAP-SEU coursework, Orientation, housing, tuition, campus involvement and what life is like at St. Edward’s. Students and families will also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect directly with the St. Edward’s team as well as representatives from UT Austin.
Registration details are emailed directly to students who have expressed interest in the program. For more information about upcoming Information Sessions — including the next session on February 24 at 6:30 p.m. — please contact utseutap@stedwards.edu.
Students who are selected for and have completed the required 30 credit hours of TAP coursework at St. Edward’s University, and have earned a minimum 3.2 GPA in those courses, are guaranteed transfer admission into the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Social Work at UT Austin. Specific majors are not guaranteed.
Only the courses designated as part of the official TAP course list are included in the GPA calculation. Students will receive guidance on required coursework and can reference the published TAP course list to ensure they remain on track.
Review approved transferable courses below.
A minimum of 30 credit hours is required.
Students who successfully complete 30 credit hours of approved TAP-SEU coursework and meet all published program requirements are guaranteed transfer admission to the UT Austin College of Liberal Arts or the School of Social Work. Admission to a specific major is not guaranteed.
UT Austin requires completion of 30 credit hours within the approved transfer curriculum. TAP-SEU students generally complete 15 credit hours in the fall and 15 in the spring, maintaining full-time enrollment.
Yes! TAP students work closely with St. Edward’s academic advisors throughout the year to plan coursework, monitor progress and prepare for the transfer process.
Absolutely, we encourage it! TAP students are fully part of the St. Edward’s community and have access to the complete hilltop experience — including student organizations, campus events, academic resources and life at SEU.
Yes. While participating in the TAP-SEU program, students are required to live on campus at St. Edward’s University.
Many students may find that their first-year experience on the Hilltop leads them to want to continue at St. Edward’s, and we love that. Students who would like to remain enrolled at St. Ed's can continue in their major or explore some of the other 55+ majors offered at the university. The supportive academic community of advisors, faculty and mentors is committed to student success, career preparation and achieving long-term goals for each and every student.
St. Edward’s is here to support TAP-SEU students every step of the way — from your initial offer through completion of transfer requirements and beyond.
Our virtual Information Sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the program, the transfer process, Orientation, housing, tuition and campus life. The next session is on February 24 at 6:30 p.m. We encourage students and their families to attend and connect with our team, as well as representatives from UT Austin.
You’re also welcome to reach out directly at utseutap@stedwards.edu with any questions about the TAP-SEU program. We’re happy to help.
Want to Learn More about TAP-SEU? We're Here to Help.
Students and families who have questions about the TAP-SEU program are encouraged to contact utseutap@stedwards.edu to learn more about information sessions, program requirements, majors, the TAP agreement, how to access the student portal and much more. We look forward to hearing from you!