Documents and Test Scores

Admission Requirements

Master’s and Doctoral Programs

The minimum requirement for admission to any master’s or doctoral degree program at UT Dallas is an earned UT Dallas baccalaureate degree or its equivalent and a record indicative of readiness for graduate work. Some doctoral programs may require an earned master’s degree or its equivalent for admission.

Note: Applicants with three-year undergraduate degrees will be considered for admission into our master’s programs. Their candidacy will be reviewed holistically considering all of the following variables: admission test scores, English proficiency scores if applicable, undergraduate grade point average, official transcripts from all previous institutions, undergraduate degree major and awarding institution, resume, recommendations, and personal objective statement.

Graduate Certificate Programs

Admission to graduate-level certificate programs requires a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Many certificate programs do not require admissions tests such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) unless or until a student seeks admission to a related master’s program.

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. Admission as a non-degree-seeking student requires a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. 

Submitting Documents When You Apply

Upload copies of the following documents within your online application to avoid processing delays:

  • Official transcript.
  • Degree certificate — provide only if you graduated from an international institution
  • Official GRE/GMAT test score, if required.
  • English Proficiency exam score, if required. 
  • Other supplemental documents include your essay, resume and letter of recommendation.

Transcripts and test scores submitted with your application are considered unofficial but will suffice to review your application for an admission decision. If you are granted admission, you will need to submit official copies of your documents to the Office of Admission and Enrollment before you are allowed to enroll in class.

If you upload a copy of your documents within your online application, you do not need to submit another copy within the application or in Galaxy – doing so will cause delays in processing your application. If you have submitted your application and still need to submit additional documents, such as your transcript, essay, resume or letter of recommendation, you may upload the documents through your Orion Applicant Center inside the Admissions Forms folder in Galaxy.

Applications and all supporting documents and transcripts must be postmarked by the application and documentation deadline.

Additional Requirements

Individual graduate programs may require official GRE/GMAT test scores and other supplemental documents such as an essay, resume and letter of recommendation. To avoid processing delays, applicants should review additional program requirements to ensure the completion of their application.

Applicants applying from outside of the United States should also carefully review the requirements for international students.

After admission, there may also be additional requirements that must be met before you can register for classes.

File Requirements for Uploading Documents

  • Format:
    • PDF file, scanned and saved. Photos are not acceptable.
    • File size should be 10MB or less
    • The resolution should be legible but no more than 300 dpi.
    • Black and white scans only.
  • Scans must be of your official and original document that was issued by the registrar. Online printouts, grade reports or unofficial transcripts are not acceptable.
  • Files cannot be password-protected or encrypted or have a digital signature.
    • If you download a document (i.e., PDF) from an institution or testing agency, rescan it before uploading it, as these documents are typically encrypted.
  • Upload each document separately.
    • Transcripts with several pages should be uploaded as one file. Include all pages, front and back, in the correct order according to the transcript legend.
  • Preview your documents during uploading to ensure the scan quality is readable.

Test Scores

Requirements

Each degree program sets its own criteria for what constitutes a satisfactory score, and students should confer with the graduate adviser for each degree program to determine test score requirements. Scores must not be more than five years old. 

The GMAT or GRE scores are not the sole criterion for making an admission decision or terminating consideration of an application.

The GRE revised General Test may be 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

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) may be required for admission to the Naveen Jindal School of Management. Master’s level applicants interested in being considered for a GMAT/GRE waiver should review the test waiver conditions outlined in the admission requirements section. 

A GRE or GMAT score is not required for admission to the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. 

Submitting Documents After Admission

If admitted, you must submit your official, final academic documents and test scores to the Office of Admission and Enrollment. To be considered official, your documents must be delivered to UT Dallas directly from the sending institution or testing agency. Please visit our steps after admission page for more information.