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What is the UT Success Academy?

UT Success Academy enhances the undergraduate experience by creating and supporting access and engagement opportunities for student scholars through an innovative four-year cohort experience focused on empowering each student to discover, connect, and lead through their strengths. All first-year admitted students may participate in the program, which was originally designed to maximize Black and Hispanic men’s transition to college.

UT’s academic-support initiatives champion the success of every scholar, including ones that—based on current data — substantially benefit from personal engagement and community building.

Who can participate?

Application Criteria:

  • All First-year students admitted to UT are invited to apply to the program 
  • Must complete the entire application including essay portion. (Any essays that do not adhere to the required outline will not be accepted) 
  • Committed to academic and leadership excellence and the mission of the UT Success Academy 
Fall Kick-Off: August 13-15 Opportunity for Study Abroad Scholarship Renewal Requirements
Student scholars will move into the residence halls six days early and participate in a customized pre-orientation program.

After year two, up to 25 student scholars will have the opportunity to be awarded the opportunity to participate in a cultural immersion experience that will focus on leadership philosophy in a global setting and explore cultures, life experiences, and worldviews through service learning and cultural immersion activities.  

 Maintain 2.50 GPA Program and Completion of Program Commitments
First Year: Understand your Strengths Second Year: Build Your Strengths Third & Fourth Years: Stretch Your Strengths
Student scholars will take a first-year seminar, and receive peer coaching. Student scholars will complete a weekly one-credit-hour seminar, tour industries to expand their career and networking opportunities, and utilize the services of the Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration. Student scholars will further develop their strengths through pathway programs like peer coaching, careers, service learning and civic engagement, research, and more!