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There’s no better way to decide if The University of Texas at Austin and the College of Natural Sciences is the right fit for you than to see it for yourself! We encourage you to sign-up to schedule your campus visit.

All questions regarding freshman or transfer admission to the University should be directed to the Office of Admissions. Please see below for updates for the the Fall 2023 application cycle for new freshmen.

Standardized Testing Policy FAQs - For Fall 2023 undergradate admission (high school students)

Admitted to CNS for the upcoming Fall?
Contact the CNS First Year Advising Center Student Services Main Desk, M-F, 8am – 4:30pm, through Zoom or by email, CNSinfo@austin.utexas.edu.

Are you a current UT student interested in internal transfer?
Send your inquiry to the following address: cns.internal.transfer@austin.utexas.edu

While we do not offer tours of our College at this time, please check out our virtual tour of CNS to learn more about our College, research, and opportunities we offer by exploring Science of the Forty Acres.

Natural Sciences Information Sessions

The best way to visit and learn more about the College of Natural Sciences is through one of our information sessions. This session provides an overview of the college at-large including fields of study, degree options, research, student communities, honors programs, and other opportunities available to all undergraduates in the College of Natural Sciences.

We hope to see you soon!

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For questions or problems regarding your online registration, please contact the Visitor Center for assistance via email or phone at (512) 475-7399.

Natural Sciences Honors Programs

CNS College-Wide Honors Programs (Polymathic Scholars, Dean's Scholars, and Health Science Scholars) and the School of Human Ecology Honors Programs (Honors in Advanced Nutritional Sciences and Honors in Advanced Human Development and Family Sciences) – host information sessions at 2pm on select Fridays during the fall semester. These sessions provide an overview of the programs and include a panel of current students who can answer questions and speak about their experiences in Honors.

Please direct all college and honors admissions questions to cnsadmissions@austin.utexas.edu. We also invite students interested in a particular honors program to reach out to students in that program. You can find contact information for students in Polymathic Scholars here, in Dean's Scholars here, and in Health Science Scholars here. Specific questions from admitted CNS honors students may be sent to cns.honors@austin.utexas.edu.

Computer Science Campus Visits

The department provides an opportunity to visit with Computer Science community members and tour the building. More information is available on the Computer Science visit page.

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Health Professions Individual Appointments

During off-peak periods, peer mentors in the Health Professions Office are available to speak with prospective students about health care paths. To inquire about an individual appointment, contact the Health Professions Office at HPO@austin.utexas.edu.

School of Human Ecology

We welcome you to visit our prospective students website.

Please email the School of Human Ecology Advising Office if you are interested in learning more about our Human Ecology, Human Development and Family Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, Textiles & Apparel, and Public Health programs.

Please email Professor Sara Stewart Stevens if you are interested in scheduling a Textiles & Apparel faculty visit and tour. We appreciate a two-week notice when scheduling a visit and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences. However, we cannot guarantee a tour without prior notice.

UTeach Natural Sciences

Please contact UTeach Natural Sciences at 512-232-2770 to set up an individual appointment with an academic advisor. Please call at least two weeks in advance. Appointments may not be available during peak advising and registration times.

Office of Admissions Events

Visit the Office of Admissions Texas Admissions website for more information about prospective student events.

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