Admissions

The University of Texas at Tyler University Academies are Open Enrollment Free Public Charter Schools.
The mission of the University Academy is to develop students who leave school STEM College and Career Ready. STEM College Ready indicates students are prepared to enroll in a STEM Major at a university.

The University Academy provides an innovative and rigorous K-12 education using Project Based Learning in conjunction with the latest and promising practices in education designed to foster 21st Century Skills and prepare students for university study and the STEM workforce.

The University Academy offers High School STEM Pathways in Engineering and Biomedical Sciences aligned with the University of Texas at Tyler undergraduate STEM programs. Students have the opportunity to complete up to 42 hours of dual credit at no cost. 

The University Elementary and Middle School programs provide an accelerated curriculum to prepare students to enroll in high school courses during Middle School. Elementary and Middle School age students explore STEM disciplines and high paying STEM careers tracks.  We encourage you to meet with the Campus Director to learn more!

View the 2024-2025 Admissions Timeline for detailed information about the admissions process.

Applications are available on the campus pages.  Please click the links below to take you directly there:

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