Admission
Requirements for Graduate Study
Each program has specific admission
requirements listed at http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/degrees/.
At a minimum, all applicants must
provide the following documentation:
Master's Programs
An earned UT Dallas baccalaureate
degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution with a grade average of B or better is in upper-division (junior and
senior level) work in the student’s major field and related fields is the minimum requirement for admission to any master’s
degree program.
Applicants in their final year of
undergraduate study may be admitted on the condition that their bachelor’s
degree is awarded before enrollment at UT Dallas.
Doctoral Programs
An appropriate earned U. T. Dallas
master's degree or its equivalent, with an average of at least B+ or
demonstrated comparable research competence. Applicants currently enrolled in
post baccalaureate study may be admitted on the condition that their master’s
degree is awarded before enrollment at UT Dallas.
Some departments admit directly to
the doctoral program from a bachelor's degree for highly qualified candidates.
Non-Degree Students
Must
hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
International Students
Applicants
educated at non-U.S. institutions should note that their educational background
will be assessed for equivalency with a U. T. Dallas degree as described above.
Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a
non-U.S. university where the language of instruction and examination was not
English, must demonstrate facility in English using one of the following
methods:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)
Successful completion ELS level 112
This
requirement should be met at the time the admission application is submitted.
Visiting and Exchange students
Applicants
wishing to attend UT Dallas as a visiting graduate research student or as an
exchange student from one of our partner schools should contact the UT Dallas
Office of International Education at http://www.utdallas.edu/oie/.
Application
U.T
Dallas uses a web-based application form that can be accessed using the
"apply now" link for each degree listing at :
http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/degrees/
There
is a $50.00 nonrefundable application fee.
Applicants
are advised to carefully review the program information and the semester
specific deadlines for domestic and international applications. Supporting
documentation requirements for each of the admissions category are as follows.
Applications
submitted using the Statewide Common Application will also be processed.
Specific
Admission Documentation Requirements
As a Degree-Seeking Graduate Student
Official Transcripts
Admission
to a master’s degree requires that an official
transcript demonstrating the completion of a bachelor’s degree with a
grade average of B or better in upper-division (junior and senior level) work
in the student’s major field and related fields from UT Dallas or another,
equivalent, recognized university be submitted at the time of enrollment. An
applicant who has earned a baccalaureate degree under the "academic fresh
start statute" (Texas Education Code, Section 51.931) will be evaluated
only on the grade point average of the course work completed for that
baccalaureate degree and the other criteria stated in this catalog.
An
official transcript demonstrating the completion of a master’s degree,
submitted at the time of enrollment, is required for admission to a doctoral
degree. Some departments admit highly qualified candidates directly to the
doctoral program from a bachelor's degree.
Test Scores (GMAT, GRE)
Standardized test scores must be official and reported
directly by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) should be sent to The University of Texas at Dallas, Code
6897. The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is required if applying to
the School of Management and the Graduate Record Examinations General Test
(GRE) is required if applying to all other schools except the School of Arts
and Humanities. Each degree program sets its own criteria for what constitutes
a satisfactory score for degree-seeking admission see http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/degrees/).
English Language Proficiency Test
Scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE)
International applicants whose first language is not English
must submit satisfactory test scores from one of the following testing
agencies: the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the academic
modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE academic). UT Dallas will also accept a
passing grade in level 112 of English from the ELS Language Centers, www.els.edu.
Applicants with an earned baccalaureate degree from a
college or university where the language of instruction and examination was in
English are excused from this requirement. Scores must not be more than two
years old, and an official copy must be sent from the testing agency to:
The University of Texas at Dallas
Admissions and Enrollment Services
800 W Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
Dallas
requires a minimum TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) score of 80, a minimum IELTS
score of 6.5 or a minimum PTE score of 67 for automatic regular admission as a
degree-seeking student. Higher scores may be required if the applicant is to
succeed in the competition for teaching assistant openings.
Narrative
A narrative from the applicant outlining academic interests,
current or long-range interests in research, teaching or other professional
objectives; describing publications or other scholarly endeavors; listing of
academic and professional organizations and fellowships, scholarships, or other
honors received (for additional information see http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/degrees/).
Request for Recommendation Forms
Completed forms from 3 individuals (employers, community
leaders, teachers, etc) able to judge your probable success in graduate school.
Letters of recommendation may be sent directly to the contact listed for the
degree program.
http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/documents/GradReqRecommendation.pdf
International applicants without Permanent
Resident Visas must submit evidence of financial support (financial affidavit
and original bank statement) before they can receive the I-20 or other
required documents needed for visa application.
In accord with Chapter 51, of the Texas Education Code,
decisions on admission to degree-granting graduate programs at UT Dallas are
based on holistic considerations of all submitted information regarding the
academic, career and personal histories of the applicants. Standardized test
scores and coursework GPA levels cited in the catalog descriptions of some
degree programs are listed for advisory purposes only, to indicate the typical
achievement levels of students enrolled and succeeding in the various programs.
No single quantitative or qualitative measure; or any specific combination
thereof, constitutes a definitive standard for admission. Rather, each
application will be considered individually and each applicant’s complete
profile of strengths and prospects for successful completion of the program
will be evaluated by the admissions committee. Applicants are encouraged to
contact the graduate advisor in the degree program in which they expect to
enroll to discuss specific admission requirements.
Applicants who satisfy all of the above criteria qualify for
regular admission to the degree program. Students denied this admission status
may qualify for admission under one of the following categories:
as a Conditional Degree-Seeking Graduate Student
Upon review of the credentials of an applicant seeking
regular admission to a UT Dallas degree program, the graduate studies committee
of that degree program may recommend, and seek concurrence of the Dean of
Graduate Studies, that the applicant be admitted subject to specific conditions
being satisfied over a specified time period. Such conditions might include
requiring additional semester hours to be taken, and/or a specific grade point
average to be maintained. A student satisfying the conditional requirements
within the specified time period will then qualify for regular admission. The
graduate advisor in the academic program will monitor compliance with the
admissions conditions. A student who does not fulfill the specified conditions
within the time period specified at the time of admission will be barred from
continued registration in the degree program.
Normally a student cannot remain in conditional status for
more than one calendar year. Exceptions to the one-year limitation can be
granted only by the Dean of Graduate Studies upon recommendation of the
graduate program. Under no circumstances will the student be allowed to remain
enrolled under Conditional Status for more than 15 semester credit hours or two
consecutive years, whichever comes first. Within these limits, specified
graduate level coursework taken as a conditionally admitted student can be
applied to the degree program.
as a Non-Degree-Seeking Graduate Student
A student wishing to take graduate level coursework without
becoming a candidate for a graduate degree may apply for admission to UT Dallas
as a non-degree-seeking graduate student. The applicant must satisfy the
condition for admission to a master’s degree program at UT Dallas, but is not
required to submit GRE or GMAT scores or letters of recommendation. Enrollment
as a non-degree-seeking graduate student is subject to annual review and
approval by the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies in the school. Students
admitted as non-degree-seeking may not be eligible for financial aid and should
consult the UT Dallas Financial Aid office regarding their status prior to
submission of their application for admission.
A non-degree-seeking graduate student in good academic
standing who wishes to apply for admission to a degree program must submit a
new application. No more than 15 semester credit hours taken as a
non-degree-seeking student at UT Dallas may be transferred to satisfy the
coursework requirements of a graduate degree program, except with the
permission of the Dean of Graduate Studies. A student not officially enrolled
in a degree program requires the consent of the graduate advisor to enroll in
graduate classes offered by that degree program.
NOTE: A student in the United States
on an F1 or J1 Visa may only be admitted to a degree program at UT Dallas and
is not eligible for Non-Degree-Seeking Student status.
as a Graduate Student Taking Only Undergraduate Courses
Students holding a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university may elect to take or, based on their academic background,
be restricted to taking only undergraduate leveling courses. The applicant need
only provide an official transcript demonstrating the completion of a
bachelor’s degree level and be in good academic standing. These students will
be required to maintain the same scholastic standards as regularly admitted
undergraduates and will receive academic guidance from the academic advisor in
the school. Students restricted to taking undergraduate courses may not take
graduate courses in a degree program. Students admitted to take only
undergraduate level courses may not be eligible for financial aid and should
consult the UT Dallas Financial Aid office regarding their status prior to
submission of their application for admission.
Application Deadline Dates
Domestic
and international applicants are urged to plan ahead and apply as early as
possible and to allow adequate time for review by the admissions committees. To
ensure consideration for financial assistantships students are urged to submit
a completed application nine months prior to anticipated enrollment. Applicants
are advised to refer to http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/degrees/ for
additional information on specific admission deadlines for each degree program.
Domestic
applicants should have all necessary application materials to the Office of
Enrollment Services prior to the following dates:
Fall
semester |
July
1 |
Spring
semester |
November
1 |
Summer
semester |
April
1 |
Applicants
who are not citizens or permanent US residents should submit all necessary
application materials to the Office of Enrollment Services by the following
dates:
Fall
semester |
May
1 |
Spring
semester |
September
1 |
Summer
semester |
March
1 |
Students
seeking appointments as Teaching Assistants or Research Assistants should
contact the academic advisor for the degree program and plan for earlier
application submissions.
The term "Official
Transcript" is understood to refer to the official recorded results of the
student’s academic work in a sealed envelope signed and stamped by the
registrar or by an authorized official of the issuing college or university.
English translations of transcripts and documents that are in a language other
than English are also required and should be sent to:
The University of Texas at Dallas
Admissions and Enrollment Services
800 W Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
A $50.00 nonrefundable international
document evaluation fee applies.
All materials submitted in the
process of applying to the University become the property of the University and
will not be returned to the applicant.
Section
4.29, Texas Education Code provides legal penalties for any alteration of
academic records or transcripts with the intent to use such a document
fraudulently or permit the fraudulent use of such a document. Falsifying or
omitting information may result in withdrawal of any offer of acceptance,
cancellation of enrollment, and/or disciplinary actions.
Office of Admissions and Enrollment Services
The
Office of Admissions and Enrollment Services, located in the Student Services Building, can
assist prospective students in exploring the possibility of graduate study at
UT Dallas. For detailed admissions or academic advice, please contact the
specific academic program by visiting http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/degrees/ .
Graduate
Admission Examinations
The information about the GRE and GMAT examinations given
below was current at the time this catalog was published. Applicants should be
advised that both examinations are undergoing changes in format and design.
Graduate
Record Examination (GRE)
The GRE general test is offered on a year-round basis at
regional testing centers in a computer-based testing (CBT) format. Information
on regional CBT testing may be obtained directly from Graduate Record
Examination, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6000; Princeton, New Jersey
08541-6000; by phone (609) 771-7670, via e-mail at [email protected];
or on the World Wide Web at www.gre.org. Applicants should specify by both institution and code
that the test score be sent to The University of Texas at Dallas, Code 6897.
Graduate
Management Admission Test (GMAT)
The GMAT is offered on a year-round basis at regional
testing centers in a computer-based testing (CBT) format. Information on
regional CBT testing sites may be obtained directly from Graduate Management
Admission Test, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box
6103, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6103; by phone (609) 771-7330; via e-mail at [email protected];
or on the World Wide Web at www.gmat.org. Applicants should specify by both institution and code
that the test score be sent to The University of Texas at Dallas, Code 6897.
English Proficiency Test Scores
Automatic regular admission as a degree-seeking student UT
Dallas requires a minimum TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) score of 80, a
minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or a minimum PTE score of 67. Applicants with lower
scores will be considered but are advised to improve their test scores and
reapply. UTDallas will also accept a passing grade in level 112 of English from
the ELS Language Centers, www.els.edu.
English Requirements for Teaching
Assistants
Students are required to be able to speak and write English
clearly and well. State law and regulations of the Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board require that international students appointed as Teaching
Assistants (TA’s) be proficient in the use of the English language. An English
Proficiency Interview conducted under the auspices of the office of the Dean of
Graduate Studies will be used to screen for students requiring remedial help in
the form of English as a Second Language (ESL) course. International students
must satisfy the proficiency requirement upon appointment or pass the ESL
course within two semesters to be eligible for consideration of continued
appointment as a TA. Regardless of test scores, students must meet the language
requirements of their programs.