The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. UT Tyler accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, UT Tyler has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 42% of students who start college at UT Tyler finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

UT Tyler offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: UT Tyler may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At UT Tyler?

UT Tyler has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with UT Tyler directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at UT Tyler

When choosing a major, UT Tyler students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at UT Tyler.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

UT Tyler does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at UT Tyler

UT Tyler offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Texas at Tyler

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Does UT Tyler Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ UT Tyler offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does UT Tyler Offer Online Classes?

✅ UT Tyler has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does UT Tyler Give AP Credit?

✅ UT Tyler offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does UT Tyler Have An Honors Program?

✅ UT Tyler offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at UT Tyler.

Does UT Tyler Require Internships?

🟨 UT Tyler does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About The University of Texas at Tyler

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The University of Texas at Tyler Library

The main library on campus is the Robert R. Muntz Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at UT Tyler

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

UT Tyler does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does UT Tyler have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

UT Tyler does not have any ROTC programs.

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