Year One Architecture, Construction & Planning

Program Description

Year One in Architecture, Construction & Planning will prepare you to enter a bachelor’s degree path at the University of Texas at San Antonio in the field of your choice (see below). Upon successful completion of this program and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may continue with your undergraduate studies at UTSA. The College faculty are a very diverse group of scholars and practitioners. Among them are well-recognized educators, scholars, and designers who have achieved national and international recognition for their research, publications, and professional practices. The College of Architecture, Construction and Planning offers three undergraduate degrees focused on various aspects of the built environment: B.S. in Architecture, B.S. in Interior Design, and B.S. in Construction Science and Management.

Now Accepting Applications:
2025

 



Degree Path Progression

Where will this degree path take me?

  • B.S. in Architecture
  • B.S. in Interior Design
  • B.S. in Construction Science and Management

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What do I need to progress?

Learn more about pathway entry and exit requirements.


Undergraduate Admission Requirements

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Admission Requirements

New students must complete the application to the UTSA International Pathway and submit required documentation to be considered for admission.

HOW TO APPLY TO UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAY

  1. Apply online at ApplyTexas.org or CommonApp.org
  2. Complete the “International” application
  3. Pay $70 application fee
  4. Submit official high school or secondary school transcripts/mark sheets (plus English translation if in another language; 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale)
  5. Submit English language proficiency test scores

English Language Requirements

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1-Semester Pathway

  • TOEFL iBT 71 or IELTS Band Score 6.0 (required in all sections) or Duolingo 90 or ITEP 3.7 or PTE 52 or Cambridge 171

 2-Semester Pathway

  • TOEFL iBT 61 or IELTS Band Score 6.0 or Duolingo 85 or ITEP 3.6 or PTE 45 or Cambridge 160

 3-Semester Pathway

  • TOEFL iBT 57 or IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 80 or ITEP 3.5 or PTE 41 or Cambridge 149

Sample Course Map - B.S. in Architecture

[Sample Course Map] Undergraduate Program: Year One (Program), 3 Semester

3-Semester Pathway
Course Map

Program Components

15 credit hours apply from pathway toward degree completion (B.S. in Architecture)
106 credit hours remaining toward degree completion (B.S. in Architecture)

 

Entry requirements
  • High School Diploma
  • 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • TOEFL iBT 57 or equivalent
  • Meet admission requirements for track
Semester 1 Progression Requirements
  • 80% or above in all non-credit courses
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA in all credit-bearing courses

These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency

Course Title ELC hours
Credit-bearing hours
Reading for Academic Success I 3
Writing for Academic Success I 3
Academic Skills for Scholars I 3
MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications 3
Total 12
Semester 2
Course Title ELC hours
Credit-bearing hours
Communication for Academic Discourse 3
Reading for Academic Success II 3
Student Success I 3
POL 1013 Introduction to American Politics 3
AIS 1213 Architecture, Construction, and Planning 3
Total 15
Semester 3
Course Title ELC hours
Credit-bearing hours
Advanced Communication 3
Writing for Academic Success 3
Student Success II 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I 3
POL 1133 Texas Politics and Society 3
Total 15

[Sample Course Map] Undergraduate Program: Year One (Program), 2 Semester

2-Semester Pathway
Course Map

Program Components

12 credit hours apply from pathway toward degree completion (B.S. in Architecture)
109 credit hours remaining toward degree completion (B.S. in Architecture)

 

Entry requirements
  • High School Diploma
  • 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • TOEFL iBT 61 or equivalent
  • Meet admission requirements for track
Semester 1 Progression Requirements
  • 80% or above in all non-credit courses
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA in all credit-bearing courses

These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency

Course Title ELC hours
Credit-bearing hours
Communication for Academic Discourse 3
Reading for Academic Success II 3
Student Success I 3
MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications 3
AIS 1213 Architecture, Construction, and Planning 3
Total 15
Semester 2
Course Title ELC hours
Credit-bearing hours
Advanced Communication 3
Writing for Academic Success 3
Student Success II 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I 3
POL 1013 Introduction to American Politics 3
Total 15

[Sample Course Map] Undergraduate Program: Year One (Program), 1 Semester
1-Semester Pathway
Course Map

Program Components

6 credit hours apply from pathway toward degree completion (B.S. in Architecture)
115 credit hours remaining toward degree completion (B.S. in Architecture)

Entry requirements
  • High School Diploma
  • 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • TOEFL iBT 71 or equivalent
  • Meet admission requirements for track
Semester 1 Progression Requirements
  • 80% or above in all non-credit courses
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA in all credit-bearing courses

These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency

Course Title ELC hours
Credit-bearing hours
Advanced Communication 3
Writing for Academic Success 3
Student Success II 3
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I 3
MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications 3
Total 15

Tuition & Fees

UTSA offers top-quality education and services at a competitive price. Click here to learn more about tuition and fees for Year One in Architecture.


Housing & Dining Options

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Campus Life

 Whether students join organizations to make friendships, serve within the city or further their careers, they thrive when they get connected to the UTSA and San Antonio communities. Discover all that is available to students seeking a vibrant campus life experience at UTSA.

 

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Live On Campus

For incoming students, UTSA offers several distinct housing options that are available in either a residence hall or apartment style on both the Main and Downtown Campuses. Each housing option comes with plenty of space for storage, studying, sleeping and socializing. 

 

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Dining Options

Dining on campus isn’t one size fits all.  UTSA Dining and Campus Services encourage students to review all available meal plans to determine the one that best fits their needs, budget, and dining style.

 

 

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