Use the petition form below to have a course not listed on the curriculum sheet count toward your BDP requirements.
Course Petition Form (PDF)
Connecting Experiences Research Contract and Guidelines (PDF)
Requires faculty mentor signature; must be turned in by the 4th class day in the fall or spring semesters, or by the 1st class day in the summer.
Connecting Experiences Internship Contract and Guidelines (PDF)
Requires faculty mentor signature.
Timeline for Connecting Experiences Within the U.S. (PDF)
Timeline for Connecting Experiences Abroad (PDF)
Connecting Experiences Scholarship Application (PDF)
Due by the 4th class day in the fall or spring semesters, or by the 1st class day in the summer.
Connecting Experiences Reflection Essay Instructions (PDF)
Reflection essay is due by the last class day of your connecting experience semester.
Internship Sponsor Form (PDF)
Please have your on-site internship advisor complete this form.
Integration Essay Guidelines (PDF)
Due the semester you plan to graduate from UT Austin
BDP Certification Request Form
Due the semester you plan to graduate from UT Austin.
“The BDPs are the most supporting, structured, and above all, rewarding when it comes to making undergraduate academics an in-depth experience, an experience that will not only help you expand your horizons, but will add value to your degree.”