Academic Alliance Overview
Collin College, Texas State University (TXST), and The University of Texas at Dallas
(UTD) have joined forces to create the Collin College Academic Alliance. Located at
the Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, the Academic Alliance began in the Fall
2025 semester. You can co-enroll at Collin College and a distinguished university,
and earn an associate degree while seamlessly earning a bachelor’s degree.
Save Money!
Taking many of your courses through Collin College will save you thousands of dollars
in tuition.
Experience Convenience!
You never have to leave Collin County to earn a bachelor’s degree from Texas State
University or The University of Texas at Dallas. Advising is available online or at
the Collin College Technical Campus.
Enjoy Alliance Perks!
You will be a Collin College and a university partner student, so you can reap the
benefits of student access to sports, events, advising, and library resources at Collin
College and the partner university.
Degrees Offered
Texas State University
Now Accepting International Students!
Apply NOW for Fall 2026 admission!
TXST Degree Pathways
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise and Sports Science (Clinical Exercise Science Concentration)
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering Concentration)
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering Technology Concentration)
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education:
EC-6 w/ESL Endorsement
Special Education for EC-12
EC-6 w/ESL Endorsement - Instructional Aid Pathway
Special Education EC-12 - Instructional Aid Pathway
TXST Program Flyers
The University of Texas at Dallas
UTD Degree Pathways
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems & Technology (CIST)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics/AI (BUAN)
UTD Program Flyers
Information Sessions
Join us for an engaging information session to learn how you can start your college
journey and earn your BS degree from one of our partner universities through the Academic
Alliance co-enrollment program.
Texas State University
- TXST Academic Alliance Information Session (RSVP)
4/22/2026, 6 PM
Online Event
The University of Texas at Dallas
- BUAN + CIST Information Session
4/15/2026, 12 PM
Online Event
How to participate in the Academic Alliance
Select a degree below to learn more about the program details and requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – Computer Engineering Concentration (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology – Electrical Engineering Technology Concentration (TXST)
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science – Clinical Exercise Science Concentration (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Education - EC-6 w/ESL Endorsement (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education for EC-12 (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems & Technology (UTD)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics/AI (UTD)
Office of Academic Partnerships
2550 Bending Branch Way
Allen, Texas 75013
Phone: 972.599.3167
Apply to Collin College and then to the University Partner school offering your program of choice. Please review special application steps in the checklists below:
Apply Now
Once accepted to Collin College, you may enroll in the courses denoted to Collin College in your degree plan. Schedule an appointment with an Academic Alliance advisor to review your degree plan by emailing acadalliance@collin.edu.
Enroll NowOnce accepted to the Academic Alliance partner school, enroll in the courses denoted to the partner school. Admitted students will be able to meet with a specialized advisor from the partner institution for registration assistance.
Texas State UniversityThe University of Texas at Dallas
Select a degree below to learn more about the program details and requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – Computer Engineering Concentration (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology – Electrical Engineering Technology Concentration (TXST)
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science – Clinical Exercise Science Concentration (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Education - EC-6 w/ESL Endorsement (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Education - Special Education for EC-12 (TXST)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems & Technology (UTD)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics/AI (UTD)
Continue to Next Step
Office of Academic Partnerships
2550 Bending Branch Way
Allen, Texas 75013
Phone: 972.599.3167
Continue to Next Step
Apply to Collin College and then to the University Partner school offering your program of choice. Please review special application steps in the checklists below:
Apply Now
Continue to Next Step
Once accepted to Collin College, you may enroll in the courses denoted to Collin College in your degree plan. Schedule an appointment with an Academic Alliance advisor to review your degree plan by emailing acadalliance@collin.edu.
Enroll NowContinue to Next Step
Once accepted to the Academic Alliance partner school, enroll in the courses denoted to the partner school. Admitted students will be able to meet with a specialized advisor from the partner institution for registration assistance.
Texas State UniversityThe University of Texas at Dallas
Financial Aid Information
Collin College Financial Aid Texas State University Financial Aid The University of Texas at Dallas Financial Aid
Academic Alliance FAQs
Yes, either online or with an advisor from the partner school who is stationed at
the Technical Campus in Allen.
The bachelor’s degree will be from the university (TXST or UTD), but you will also
earn an associate degree from Collin College at the same time.
Yes, the credit hours will be combined to determine eligibility, and you will only
have to apply for financial assistance with one school.
The Collin College courses will be charged Collin College rates, and the university partner school courses will be charged at the university partner school tuition rates.
Yes. You will apply to Collin College with a program major that aligns with the bachelor's
degree you prefer. Then, you will also apply to the partner university as a non-degree
seeking student and choose Collin College as the campus choice. You will eventually
transition to a degree-seeking student at the university when appropriate.
Submit official documents to Collin College or the university you plan to attend. No need to submit to both institutions.
Contact Us
For questions or advising appointments, please contact:
Office of Academic Partnerships
2550 Bending Branch Way
Allen, TX 75013