Pathway FAQ
FAQ for Pathway Program
Students interested in having the UTLA Pathway Program as an option for UT Austin admissions should indicate on their admissions application that they would like to be considered for the UTLA Pathway Program. Students must apply to Moody College as their first choice major to be considered.
UTLA Pathway is a program for incoming freshmen to enter UT Austin's Moody College of Communication as a four-year, degree-seeking student. Instead of spending their first semester in Austin, students will spend the fall in Los Angeles at the UTLA Center before moving to Austin in the spring.
Students will indicate on their admissions application that they are interested in being considered for the UTLA Pathway Program. Students must apply to Moody College as their first choice major to be considered.
Students who indicate interest will be reviewed by the Office of Admissions.
The UTLA Internship Program is a professional springboard for current UT students nearing the end of their college career who intend to enter the entertainment industry. This program operates separately from UTLA Pathway.
No. Students will be responsible for finding housing.
Students admitted into the UTLA Pathway Program will take four courses that fulfill Moody College degree requirements.
Yes. Pathway students will attend Longhorn Orientation with our Academic Advising team to register for fall courses. In addition, admitted students will have the opportunity to ask questions at multiple info sessions (both in-person and virtual) with UT staff. During their semester in Los Angeles, students will have access to a Moody College Advisor weekly and can schedule virtual advising appointments. Students will meet with a Moody Academic Advisor to register for spring courses.
Students will be considered for financial aid and scholarships when they apply for undergraduate admissions. To learn more about financial aid and scholarships, please visit https://onestop.utexas.edu/managing-costs/scholarships-financial-aid/.
You may submit a housing application to be considered to live on campus in the spring semester. To learn more about housing, please visit https://housing.utexas.edu/housing. Housing is on a first come, first served basis.
The UTLA facility is located at 100 E. Tujunga Ave. Suite 200 Burbank, CA 91502.
Students do not need to have an interest in the entertainment industry to be a part of the UTLA Pathway Program. For students who are interested in pursuing the entertainment industry, UTLA Pathway is an excellent introduction to potential career paths.
For questions, please contact us at moodypathways@austin.utexas.edu or 512-471-1553.