Follow these four simple steps to join the UT Dallas Comet Connection program.

Step 1
Choose courses at any Texas community college, referring to the UT Dallas transfer guide to choose classes that will directly apply toward your bachelor's degree.

Step 2
Join the Comet Connection

• Complete a minimum of 12 hours at your community college.
• Be in good standing at your community college.
• Download the Comet Connection agreement.
• Fill out the student information section of the Comet Connection agreement.
• Have an academic advisor at your community college sign the agreement.
• Return the form to the UT Dallas Office of Admission and Enrollment Services.
• Be sure to get your Comet Connection ID card from the UT Dallas Comet Center after you receive your Comet Connection confirmation letter.
• You are now a member of the Comet Connection.

Step 3
Apply to UT Dallas

• Complete a minimum of 30 transferable credit hours at your community college.
• Submit the following documents to UT Dallas:
  • ApplyTexas application for transfer admission.
  • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
  • $50 non-refundable application fee.
• Have your application fee waived by attending a UT Dallas Scholars' Day, Preview Friday or Comet Expo.
• Submit the required documents by the posted deadlines.

Step 4
Enroll at UT Dallas

• Declare your intent to enroll.
• Register for transfer orientation.
• Schedule a meeting with an academic advisor.
• For Comet Connection members, admission is valid for 12 months from the semester of admission. Comet Connection students who plan to defer enrollment must submit a deferment of admission form to the office of Admission and Enrollment Services seven days prior to the start of classes for the term to which they are deferring.