Steps To Apply

We’re here to help you start your graduate school journey today.


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1. Explore our graduate programs

Each graduate program and certificate has its own deadlines, admission committee and recommendation process. Direct any questions to the contact person listed on the program-specific information page.


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2. Prepare your application materials

Although UT Dallas sets minimum requirements, other application requirements vary by program. Check out the links below to learn what you will need to apply.


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3. Apply online

Submit your online application, documents and application fee(s).


UT Dallas Quick Admit

Undergraduate UT Dallas students who recently graduated or current UT Dallas undergraduates who will be graduating soon may qualify to apply using the Graduate Quick Admit application:


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4. Check your to-do list and application status

Check the status of your application and the items required for admission by logging in to your Applicant Center.


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5. Admitted? Congratulations!

As a new graduate student, we encourage you to view additional steps you may need to take before you register for your first day of class.


Frequently Asked Questions

For help with your application, first look through these frequently asked questions.

Contact us if you have other questions or encounter any problems with your application.

Is the GRE/GMAT required? 

The GRE test is required for admission to programs in the following schools:

  • School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
  • School of Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences
  • Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
  • School of Interdisciplinary Studies
  • School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (specific programs)
    • Actuarial Science
    • Geosciences
    • Mathematics
    • Physics – The Physics “Subject Test” is recommended but not required
    • Statistics

The GMAT (preferred)/GRE test is also required for admission to programs in the Naveen Jindal School of Management. Students interested in being considered for a GMAT/GRE waiver should review the school’s test waiver conditions outlined in the application requirements section of the Jindal School’s MS Programs Admission webpage.

The GRE is not required for admission to programs in the following schools: 

  • Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
  • School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (specific programs)
    • Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
    • Biotechnology
    • Chemistry 
    • Mathematics Education
    • Molecular and Cell Biology
    • Science Education

For more information, see the Documents and Test Scores page.

Am I eligible to have my application fee waived?

Currently enrolled UT Dallas students and UT Dallas alumni automatically have their application fees waived. Military personnel and qualified, current or past Graduate Application Fee Waiver Program participants may also be eligible for application fee waivers.

For more information regarding your application fee or waivers, visit the Deadlines and Fees page

When will I get my admission decision?

Once your application and all supporting documents have been submitted, your application will be reviewed by the department to which you applied. The length of time needed to make an admissions decision varies depending on the time of year when your file is completed. Please log in to your Applicant Center or contact the degree program to which you have applied to check the status of your admission decision. 

When will my application status be updated?

Your application status is displayed in the My Application tile in the Applicant Center. The status of your application will be updated to reflect its progress through the admission process. For more information, go to the Applicant Status page

How can I submit documents? 

View the Documents and Test Score page for information about submitting documents when applying.

View the Steps After Admission page for information on submitting official documents after accepting your offer of admission.

Is the English proficiency exam required?

If your native language is not English and you have been educated outside of the United States, you must demonstrate English proficiency.

More information about English proficiency requirements and exemptions is available on the International Students page

My master’s application was denied. Will I be considered for my second program choice?

Applicants to a master’s program can select a second program choice within the application. If you are denied your first-choice option, your application will be automatically considered for your second-choice option. To be considered for a second-choice option, you will need to select a second-choice option within the application and complete and submit your application by the Early Application and Documentation Deadline. No additional application fee is required. 

After the Early Application and Documentation Deadline, you must submit a new application to be considered for another program. A new application fee will be required.