Frequently Asked Questions

Students will receive full consideration for admission regardless of their application date, if they complete required materials by the regular application deadline. The university’s Early Action Deadline does not apply to College of Fine Arts applicants, including AET students.

Keep in mind that students can apply for university housing after completing an application for admission, and the earlier you do so, the earlier you will receive a housing contract. Learn more about university housing.

As of Fall 2024, AET has 360 undergraduates.

Admissions to AET are competitive, and the acceptance rates vary year-to-year. We encourage you to take your time and pay attention to each part of your UT application in order to showcase the full range of experiences you may bring to the program. We also recommend prospective students explore our current course listings and examples of student work to see if AET is right for you.

Freshman and external transfer students will be notified of their decision by the UT Austin Office of Admissions through their MyStatus pages. Freshman notices are typically given by Feb. 15. Transfer notices are typically given by June 15. Learn more from the Office of Admissions.

Current students at UT Austin applying as an internal transfer to AET will receive a notification via the UT Austin Internal Transfer Application portal in mid-summer.

Yes! You can find them here: AET Technology Requirements

Yes, students are able to obtain a minor in colleges across the university. The University of Texas at Austin offers numerous opportunities for students to enhance their educational experience. We encourage you to explore the Minors & Certificates page to learn about academic opportunities beyond your major. Our students often pursue Bridging Discipline Programs offered through the School of Undergraduate Studies.

While UT Austin does not offer a specific degree entitled “Game Design,” AET and UT offer many resources for students to focus their coursework in preparation for the gaming industry. AET students can focus their upper-level coursework in game design classes such as AR/VR for Gaming, Game Scripting, Level Design, UI/UX for Gaming, and more.

Additionally, The University of Texas at Austin has gaming curriculum entitled the University of Texas Game Development and Design Program (GDAD). The program is a partnership between the Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies (AET), the Department of Computer Science (CS), and the Department of Radio-Television-Film (RTF) and is intended for undergraduates with career interests in the gaming industry. Classes specifically on game design are offered by AET, coursework in coding for games and visualization are offered by CS, and courses offered by RTF center on narrative design, cinematic arts, and emergent media. This program culminates in the completion of the Capstone Course. Students interested in pursuing this curriculum should apply as an undergraduate student to the AET major and work with their advisors to plan out their degree plan accordingly.

A limited number of Fine Arts scholarships are awarded each year to incoming freshmen and transfer students based on the quality of their application materials. Students do not need to apply for these scholarships; all applicants are automatically considered for these awards. Students should also explore other university scholarships and financial aid options via Texas One Stop.

If you are admitted to UT Austin, but are not admitted to AET, we welcome you to join one of our student organizations, register for our non-major courses, or attend one of our events. While we do not offer specific minors in AET, many UT students explore adding a Design Strategies or Digital Arts & Media Bridging Disciplines Program certificate into their degree to prepare for AET-related careers.