# UT Austin undergraduate curriculum overhaul

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ut-austin-undergraduate-curriculum-overhaul
> Updated: 2026-08-17T16:20:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The University of Texas at Austin is undergoing a significant overhaul of its undergraduate core curriculum, the first major review of its framework in more than 20 years. The initial proposal aims to replace a disconnected system of over 1,000 courses with a more structured model organized around STEM, social sciences, and the humanities. This new framework increases total requirements from 10 to 12 and includes specific focuses on Western civilization, American and world politics, and artificial intelligence.

Following the passage of Senate Bill 37 (SB37) by the Texas state legislature and Governor Greg Abbott, the university has submitted a plan to implement a classical education model. This model emphasizes Western civilization and values through pillars such as ‘Masterworks of Literature’ and ‘Principles of American Politics’. While the university intends to develop specific course content and instructor details over the next year, faculty members have noted that academic freedom will remain a priority within the new structure.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: University of Texas at Austin adopts classical education plan

The University of Texas at Austin is developing a new classical curriculum focused on Western values and STEM, following the passage of Texas Senate Bill 37.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-texas-at-austin-adopts-classical-education-plan

### 2026-08-13: UT Austin to overhaul undergraduate core curriculum

The University of Texas at Austin is overhauling its undergraduate core curriculum, replacing a broad menu of courses with a more structured 12-requirement framework focused on humanities, social sciences, and/

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ut-austin-to-overhaul-undergraduate-core-curriculum

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