Students from The University of Texas at Austin

Registration and Course Credit

Students of The University of Texas at Austin register for all Semester in Los Angeles courses online, via UT Direct. Semester in Los Angeles courses are listed in the UT course catalog, but are restricted to students who are enrolled in the program.

Click here for course registration information for summer and fall 2008.

All participants are required to maintain full time enrollment status during their semester of participation. For undergraduate students, this means 12 hours in the fall or spring, or 9 hours during the summer. For undergraduate students, the flat rate tuition is the same for 12 or more hours in any given long semester, so students may enroll in an additional course at no additional expense.

For most students at The University of Texas at Austin, courses will count as electives toward degree requirements. Students in the Department of Radio-TV-Film can elect to have Semester in Los Angeles courses meet RTF requirements, Communication elective or general elective requirements. Other students in the College of Communication will have the courses count toward their degrees as Communication electives outside of their major or as general electives.

College of Communication students may also request a waiver to exceed the credit hour limits for their major (RTF students only) or degree in order to incorporate the Semester in Los Angeles course work into their studies. Each student’s situation is unique, so students should consult their academic advisor to determine their options, and learn about policies that may impact their participation, such as concurrent enrollment, graduation, etc. Taking the time to plan in advance will contribute to a successful experience in the Semester in Los Angeles Program.