Undergraduate

Overview

The Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (Klesse College) at The University of Texas at San Antonio offers Bachelor of Science degrees in biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering, architecture, construction science and management, and interior design.

Students enrolling in these academic programs are given an opportunity to develop their specialized knowledge and skills while working with those pursuing degrees in complimentary disciplines. In doing so, our students learn the analysis, design and synthesis tools necessary to be an active participants in traditional, as well as new and emerging areas of technology and industry.

The Klesse College has excellent laboratory facilities where students receive hands-on instruction by faculty. Computer-aided design (CAD) facilities, including state-of-the-art workstations, are routinely used in all programs. Some classes are taught by adjunct faculty from local industries, giving students the opportunity to interact with engineering and design professionals engaged in relevant practice.

Our biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering, architecture, construction science and management, and interior design programs are accredited. Our chemical engineering program is new and we are currently working toward accreditation. Graduates from the Klesse College have excellent opportunities for employment and pursuit of graduate degrees.

Admissions

Admission to any UTSA Engineering and Integrated Design undergraduate program is based on UTSA’s undergraduate admission requirements. Please note that some programs have additional admission criteria.

Klesse College Admission Requirements for Freshmen

Direct Admission to Engineering Programs:

  • meet all UTSA undergraduate admission requirements
  • are ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class
    • Students ranked below top 10% must have a minimum 1200 SAT* or 25 ACT score
  • qualify for enrollment in MAT 1214 Calculus I, or a higher level mathematics course
  • have successfully completed evaluation under the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) for unencumbered registration for courses.

 It is highly recommended to take the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment before Orientation, so you will place into Calculus I.

* New SAT scores combine Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math.

Admission to the Klesse College is competitive and not guaranteed. Freshmen who do not meet the above requirements, but meet UTSA’s general admission requirements will be part of “Engineering, Math and Sciences Studies” where they will be able to work towards meeting the prerequisites needed to declare biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical or mechanical engineering as their major.

Direct Admission to Architecture, Construction Science and Management and Interior Design Programs:

All initial undergraduate applications to UTSA are managed by the University's Undergraduate Admissions Office. All students who wish to study architecture, construction science and management, or interior design must first complete a common Foundation Year. Applicants are only admitted as pre-architecture, pre-construction science and management, and pre-interior design designated students. Entrance into the architecture, construction science and management, or interior design programs after completion of the Foundation Year is highly competitive, as it is based on the student performance in that foundation sequence.

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Recommended High School Coursework for Klesse College Admission:

  • 4 years of mathematics (e.g. algebra, geometry, and at least one year of pre-calculus is important for all engineering majors)
  • 4 years of lab science (e.g. biology, chemistry, and two advanced sciences, such as physics; environmental systems; or integrated physics and chemistry)
  • 4 years of English
  • 4 years of social studies (e.g. world history, U.S. history, human geography, U.S. government and politics, or economics)
  • 2-3 years of STEM related electives
  • 2 years of a foreign language

Klesse College Admission Requirements for Transfer Students - Engineering Programs

Transfer requirements for direct admission to engineering programs for students who have earned 12 or more transferable semester credit hours:

  1. applicants with a transfer grade point average of 3.00 or higher may be granted direct admission to the program, or
  2. applicants with a transfer grade point average below 3.00 may be granted admission to the program by ­committee review.

Applicants who do not meet engineering program admission requirements will be admitted to the Engineering, Math, and Sciences Studies in the University College. Students have three semesters to complete Calculus I with a grade of "C-" or better and meet the COE Transfer Requirements.

Learn more about UTSA Transfer Admission Process

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Klesse College Admission Requirements for Transfer Students - Architecture, Construction Science and Management, and Interior Design

Transfer requirements for direct admission to CEID for students who have earned 12 or more transferable semester credit hours:

Transfer applicants from outside UTSA (who have attempted 30 or more semester credit hours of college-level coursework) who wish to transfer to one of the three academic majors with advanced standing must comply with the Foundation Year Program and application requirements indicated above and must apply to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Studies by the first Monday in May for review and consideration of advanced standing. External transfer applicants who have completed architecture coursework elsewhere must submit application packages that include their cumulative GPA, a letter of interest, and a portfolio of studio work for students transferring into Architecture and Interior Design. Due to the current work-at-home situation, portfolios should be emailed to roxanne.cuevas@utsa.edu .

Transfer students who have attempted 30 or more semester credit hours of college-level coursework, have met university transfer admission criteria, and have applied for the architecture program must meet the following requirements:

1.  An applicant must submit a Gateway Application (i.e., an application to a major in architecture, construction science and management or interior design) by the first Monday in May for review and consideration for admission into one of the aforementioned majors or pre-majors for the following fall semester. Transfer students will not be considered for admission into these majors or pre-majors for spring and summer semesters. Transfer students admitted to the university for spring or summer semesters may apply for a change of major to one of these majors or pre-majors for a subsequent fall semester (see below).

2.  An applicant for admission into the architecture or interior design majors who has completed architecture coursework elsewhere must include his or her cumulative grade point average, a letter of interest, and a portfolio of studio work in the application package. The portfolio should be sent directly to the college. (Due to the current work-at-home situation, portfolios should be emailed to roxanne.cuevas@utsa.edu ).

3.  An applicant who has completed the equivalent of the Foundation Year and Gateway requirements must be selected for admission into the architecture, construction science and management, or interior design program after holistic review by the college. Transfer students who have completed the equivalent of the Foundation Year and Gateway requirements will not be considered for admission as a pre-major.

4.  An applicant who has not completed the equivalent of the Foundation Year and Gateway requirements must be selected for admission as a pre-major by holistic review by the college. Transfer students who have not completed the equivalent of the Foundation Year and Gateway requirements will not be considered for direct admission into an academic major.

Transfer students admitted as pre-architecture majors, pre-construction science and management majors, or pre-interior design majors must follow the current policy and may be considered for the corresponding academic major after completing the Foundation Year and Gateway requirements.

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Engineering Advising Center

The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Engineering Advising Center provides timely, accurate information, and professional advice about degree programs, university policies and procedures, and campus resources.

We can be reached at 210.458.5525 or coeadvising@utsa.edu.

We are dedicated, diverse, and caring professional undergraduate academic advisors at The University of Texas at San Antonio. We guide UTSA undergraduate students, transfer students, and potential students toward success in achieving their academic goals. As liaisons between students and the institution, we offer our professional expertise in a service-oriented environment.

This interaction empowers students to develop their educational plans according to their life goals. Therefore, we positively influence post-secondary education for future generations and foster the growth of our university community and culturally diverse society.

Students who have been assigned to one of its academic advisors, whether admitted directly into the College of Engineering or into an Engineering Pathway.

Engineering Undergraduate Advising 210-458-5525 coeadvising@utsa.edu Office Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm Please Note: Office Hours are not the same as Walk-in Advising Hours.

Advising FAQ's

The Engineering Advising Center offers students the opportunity to sit down with advisors and ask questions regarding their major and college plan.

Online at utsa.edu/advising/advisor/engineering.html.

Students may make an appointment with their acadmic advisor by contacting the Engineering Advising Center’s office (210)458-5525/coeadvising@utsa.edu. To see an advisor during Walk-In Advising hours, visit the Advising Center’s office and sign-in with the front desk. If you need to see an advisor at a time when Walk-in Advising is not available, contact the Engineering Advising Center’s office (210) 458-5525/coeadvising@utsa.edu. It is not necessary for students to make an appointment during Walk-In Advising hours. Walk-In Advising hours change periodically, so check the Advising Hours section on the Advising homepage before planning your visit.

Students who fail to maintain the minimum required grade point average of 2.0 in all work attempted at UTSA will be placed on Academic Warning, Academic Probation or Academic Dismissal. To learn more about these academic standings, visit the College of Engineering Academic Standing webpage.

The Klesse College offers: Bachelor of Science degrees in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Master of Science degrees in Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Advanced Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering.

Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. For more information about the College of Engineering’s Degree Programs, please visit the Prospective Students webpage.

Various offices place student records on hold for many reasons that include but are not limited to academic successes and account balances. Please check with our front desk staff to check whether you have any holds on your record. Only the office that placed the hold on your record can release that hold.

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Center of Excellence for Engineering Education

The Center of Excellence for Engineering Education (CE3) provides a holistic approach for improving the quality of engineering education at The University of Texas at San Antonio. The center strives to improve the preparedness and marketability of the students in the College of Engineering for challenging and rewarding careers.

What We Do

Workshops for writing and problem solving skills, resources for internship opportunities, tutoring and gate keeper courses, FE exam preparation, and career advising are all examples of the activities on hand at the center. The center also facilitates sequential internships in local industries as part of student development.

Our Mission

The CE3 seeks to support UTSA’s engineering students by sponsoring special classes, initiatives and events that strengthen academic performance and foster a learning community that contributes to increased retention and graduation rates.

Our Objectives

  • Improve retention and graduation rates in the College of Engineering
  • Lead superior research on teaching and learning in engineering disciplines and to disseminate the results
  • Provide essential resources to engineering faculty and students to improve the quality of engineering education
  • Promote multidisciplinary capstone programs with industry involvement
  • Provide educational support for the science and math teachers and students for grades K-12 at the K-12
  • Increase external funding for engineering education activities

Benefits

For Engineering Students

  • Special research and mentoring opportunities for undergraduate engineering students
  • Assistance in identifying and applying for off-campus summer research opportunities
  • Field trips to companies that hire UTSA engineering students
  • Summertime engineering research camps for high school students

For Engineering Faculty

  • Professional development support for new faculty
  • Assistance for faculty involvement in educational research
  • Support for curriculum development and revision
  • Workshops on student learning outcomes, assessment and accreditation

Contact the CE3

Mehdi Shadaram, Ph.D. Center Director

Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (Klesse College)

BSE Building, Room 2.106
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: 210-458-4490
Fax: 210-458-5515

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