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Texas: University Admission Requirements
Texas
Subject Areas
Social Studies
3 units
Subject Areas
Mathematics
3 unitsEnglish
4 unitsWorld Languages
2 unitsVisual or Performing Arts
1 unitScience
4 unitsSocial Studies
3 units
Source:
TX Public Flagship University's Application Requirements, University of Texas-Austin, more info here.
Course Requirements
Fulfillment via High School Courses:
3 units of Social Science, selected from Anthropology, Area Studies, Ethnic Studies, Economics (with emphasis on the free enterprise system), Geography, Government (Civics), Philosophy, Social Science, Psychology, Sociology, Texas History, U.S. History, World History, and Work/Study Programs. 4 units are recommended.
Course Sequence
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
1 Unit Social Science
1 Unit Social Science
1 Unit Social Science
Not required
Year 1
1 Unit Social Science
Year 2
1 Unit Social Science
Year 3
1 Unit Social Science
Year 4
Not required
Equivalent Exams
No equivalent exams found
Last updated 9/3/2025