How do I know what AP/IB credits to claim?

Most AP/IB scores that were recently submitted will become available around July.  We recommend waiting to meet with your academic advisor at orientation to discuss your options. 

If any changes to your schedule are needed, the add/drop registration will open in mid-August and you can adjust your schedule.

Click here to find out specific information about AP/IB credit.

Where can I get advice before orientation since I have not met with my Academic Advisor?

Please keep a list of questions to ask your Academic Advisor at orientation.  Most advising staff are working to help continuing students with fall courses and graduation until the end of May. 

Please be reassured that you will have an opportunity to have your questions answered at orientation and will receive the Advisor's contact information for follow up questions over the summer.  

How do I contact my Academic Advisor?

You will be assigned an Academic Advisor by week three of the fall semester. 

In the meantime, after your orientation session, you can contact the advisor that assisted you in your remote appointment. You may also send questions to: cnsinfo@austin.utexas.edu.

Do I have the take the UTMA if I have Community College calculus credit?

If you are a transfer student with calculus transfer credit, you do not have to take the UTMA.

All incoming CNS freshmen are required to purchase the Math Readiness Package and take the UT Math Assessment by their registered orientation session, regardless of transfer credit or AP/IB scores.

What if I'm confused about the Math Readiness Package?

Please email: readiness@cns.utexas.edu and include your EID. 

Do I have to complete all of the modules in the Math Readiness Package & where do I find the UT Math Assessment?

Powerpoint step by step instructions for the Math Readiness Package can be found on the UTMA website under "New, Incoming Student Information":

https://cns.utexas.edu/ut-math-assessment#new-incoming-student-information 

How do I find my UTMA results?

You can discuss your results with your Academic Advisor at orientation.  Your UTMA results will be available in the Math Readiness Package in five hours.

What happens if I missed the UT Math Assessment?

Failure to complete the UT Math Assessment will result in an inability to register for fall courses.

All CNS students are required to purchase the Math Readiness Package and take the UT Math Assessment by their summer orientation session in summer 2022, regardless of possible transferred credits.  

CNS students are not exempt as we use the UTMA for advising for other math and science courses including Chemistry and Physics.

Failure to complete your scheduled academic advising will result in an inability to register for fall courses.

Send us an email with your full name and UT EID, as soon as possible: cnsinfo@austin.utexas.edu

Do I have to buy the Chemistry Readiness Package?

If you are certain that you will take CH 301 in the fall semester, we recommend buying the Chemistry Readiness Package.

If you are not sure, please wait until you meet with your advisor at orientation. 

REFUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

How do I get help if I'm currently having problems with the Chemistry Readiness Package OR The Math Readiness Package and Quest?

How do I create my UT email address?

There are a few steps involved in setting up your UT email. First you have to create it, then you have to update it on your personal info with UT. 

You can use the following link to create your UT email: https://get.utmail.utexas.edu

It’s a type of Gmail so you can sign in like you would with your current email. Once you have created your new email and have access to it, you can follow the next steps to update your email through UT.

You can use this link to log into UT Direct: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/

Once you’re logged in, you can scroll down and find “Address Change” under Personal Info. Click on it, and you should be able to scroll down and change your email address. Any emails from UT should be received in your new email from now on.

How do I plan out my degree?

The Interactive Degree Audit (IDA) and Degree Checklists are a great way to start planning.

After the 12th class day of fall semester, your academic advisor will reach out to you via email and you can schedule a half hour graduation planning appointment.

What if I am not a CNS major and want to attend CNS Orientation?

Students outside of the College of Natural Sciences are NOT allowed to attend the CNS meetings. 

When is the next time I can register after orientation?

Please check your Registration Information Sheet (RIS).

How can I sign up for placement testing?

Please contact Student Testing Services: https://testingservices.utexas.edu/