
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.
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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Undergraduate 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
- Apply online at ApplyTexas.org or CommonApp.org
- Complete the “International” application
- Pay $70 application fee
- 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)
- Submit English language proficiency test scores
English Language Requirements

1-Semester Pathway
- TOEFL iBT 71 or equivalent
2-Semester Pathway
- TOEFL iBT 61 or equivalent
3-Semester Pathway
- TOEFL iBT 57 or equivalent
Sample Course Map - B.S. in Architecture
3-Semester Pathway |
Program Components 15 credit hours apply from pathway toward degree completion (B.S. in Architecture) |
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Entry requirements
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Semester 1 | Progression Requirements
These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency |
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Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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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 |
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Writing for Academic Success II | 3 | ||
Communication for Academic Success I | 3 | ||
Academic Skills for Scholars II | 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 |
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Reading for Academic Success II | 3 | ||
Communication for Academic Success II | 3 | ||
Academic Skills for Scholars III | 3 | ||
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I | 3 | ||
POL 1133 Texas Politics and Society | 3 | ||
Total | 15 |
2-Semester Pathway |
Program Components 12 credit hours apply from pathway toward degree completion (B.S. in Architecture) |
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Entry requirements
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Semester 1 | Progression Requirements
These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency |
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Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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Writing for Academic Success II | 3 | ||
Communication for Academic Success I | 3 | ||
Academic Skills for Scholars II | 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 |
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Reading for Academic Success II | 3 | ||
Communication for Academic Success II | 3 | ||
Academic Skills for Scholars III | 3 | ||
WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I | 3 | ||
POL 1013 Introduction to American Politics | 3 | ||
Total | 15 |
1-Semester Pathway Course Map |
Program Components 6 credit hours apply from pathway toward degree completion (B.S. in Architecture) |
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Entry requirements
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Semester 1 | Progression Requirements
These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency |
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Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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Reading for Academic Success II | 3 | ||
Communication for Academic Success II | 3 | ||
Academic Skills for Scholars III | 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

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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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 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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