Transfer Admissions: Application Process

Applying to UT Dallas has the potential to change your life. Are you ready to begin your journey with us?

Transfer Application Opens

Domestic & International

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Submit Your Admission Application

Complete and submit the online application through ApplyTexas.

After you have submitted your application, you will receive an email from the Office of Admission and Enrollment that includes your unique, 10-digit UTD-ID and confirmation we have received your application. You will receive an additional email with your NetID and instructions on setting up your account for the first time. After your account is created, you will use your NetID and password to access the Orion Applicant Center inside Galaxy, where you can submit documentation and check your application status.

Pay the Application Fee or Submit a Fee Waiver Request

Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee or submit an application fee waiver located in the Orion Applicant Center inside Galaxy under the Admissions Forms folder. Qualifying fee waivers can be obtained through NACAC, by providing proof of military services and/or attending either Preview Friday or a Scholars’ Day event.

Submit Official Transcripts

Submit electronically, or mail sealed, official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended to the following address.

The University of Texas at Dallas
The Office of Admission and Enrollment
800 W. Campbell Road
Richardson, TX 75080-3021

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Submitting Supplementary Documentation

While not required, all applicants are encouraged to submit supplemental materials, such as:

  • Resume
  • ApplyTexas application essay (Option C)
  • Letter(s) of recommendation (limited to a maximum of three)

Submit your supplementary documentation through the Applicant Center in Galaxy using the Submit Supplemental Docs option.  

Bachelor Degree Holders

The application process and requirements for admission to UT Dallas vary depending on your academic history and the courses you want to take. Review the applicant types to determine the best route to take.

International Students

Review our additional documentation requirements for applying as an international student.

Veterans

Review the Veteran and Military-Affiliated Student Checklist for applying as a veteran or military-affiliated transfer applicant.


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.