Freshman Admissions: Timeline

At UT Dallas, applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis up until the regular application deadline. The following is a general timeline of our admissions process.

Freshman Application Dates (Domestic & International)

July 1ApplyTexas application opens
August 1CommonApp application opens
December 1Priority Admission Application Deadline*
May 1Regular Application
*Completed applications received by December 1 will be reviewed for the AES award.

Submit your application and supporting documents.

Follow the steps to apply as a freshman. Your application will be considered complete and ready for review after you:

Your completed application will be reviewed.

The admission office will review your entire completed application file before rendering an admission decision. You are encouraged to submit your documents early. This process can take four to six weeks; however, it might take longer during peak times. You can check on your application status or any missing documentation in the Orion Applicant Center inside Galaxy.

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You will receive an admission decision.

Once an admission decision is made, your application status will be updated in your Galaxy Applicant Center. A decision letter will also be mailed to the address listed on your application, as well as emailed to your UT Dallas email address.

If admitted, you will need to complete the steps after admission for freshmen before you can register for classes.


Questions?

Admission Counseling

Our admission counselors are here to help guide you through the entire admission process — from choosing your school and submitting your application to preparing for enrollment.

Contact us or use our counselor locator tool to email your assigned UT Dallas admission counselor directly.