Do Austin Community College foreign language classes transfer to UT?

I'm considering taking some foreign language classes at Austin Community College and want to know if those credits will transfer to the University of Texas. Has anyone done this or know if it's a smooth process?

Transferring credits from Austin Community College (ACC) to the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) can indeed be achievable, but the process requires careful planning.

Each department at UT Austin has its own transfer policies, therefore how well the foreign language credits from ACC will transfer depends on the specific foreign language department at UT Austin. Furthermore, how you intend to use those credits (i.e., to fulfill a major requirement, core curriculum, or as an elective) will also matter - UT Austin might accept a course as an elective, but still require you to take a similar one to fulfill the major requirement.

In order to ensure credit transfer, you should consult the Automated Transfer Equivalency (ATE) System, which provides a course-equivalence guide to help students understand how courses will transfer and apply to a degree. Besides this, reaching out to an academic advisor both at ACC and in UT Austin's foreign language department may further assist you in making the transition as smooth as possible.

Remember, course content can sometimes play a more critical role in credit acceptance than the course title. So be prepared to provide course descriptions or syllabi if requested.

For international language courses, getting a higher grade (usually a B or higher) also helps in the transfer process, as language courses often have higher grade expectations than the general standard.

Finally, always keep in mind that final credit evaluation will ultimately be made by UT Austin upon your admission, and they can accept or reject credits at their discretion. But with careful planning and communication, the transfer process can be made smoother, and you can have a good initial sense of which courses you might need to be prepared to retake, which is always a possibility no matter how thorough you are.