Deadlines and Fees

Application Deadlines

UT Dallas encourages applicants to submit their application and supporting documents as early as possible to be considered for admission to a graduate program. Applicants must submit their application and supporting documents by the designated deadlines.

TermEarly Application and Documentation DeadlineRegular Application and Documentation DeadlineLate Application and Documentation Deadline
Fall Full-TermJanuary 15 May 1Business Day Prior to the First Day of Classes
Spring Full-TermMay 15October 1Business Day Prior to the First Day of Classes
Summer (11-week session)October 15March 1Business Day Prior to the First Day of Classes

Please note that deadlines may vary by program. Review the program information page to which you are applying to determine if a different deadline applies to your program.

An application is considered complete once your application and all supporting documents, such as transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation, essays and resume, are submitted on or before the deadline.

Early Application Deadline

  • Complete applications submitted by the early application deadline may receive an earlier decision.
  • International applicants may benefit from applying early. Applying early helps to ensure your I-20 is processed in time for registration.
  • Last day to select a second program choice option within the Master’s application. After the Early Application Deadline, applicants must submit a new application to be considered for another program.

Regular Application Deadline

  • Please submit your application by the regular deadline to avoid the late application fee.
  • Complete application files submitted by the regular deadline will be reviewed for an admission decision. 
  • You are encouraged to submit a complete application as early as possible, as applications can take four to six weeks to process.

Late Application Deadline

  • The late application deadline is the last day the application will be available for the upcoming term.
  • Late applications may be accepted after the regular application deadline for some programs, but we can’t guarantee a decision will be made in time to avoid late registration.
  • We recommend that students submit complete application files, including official transcripts, when applying near the late application deadline. This may prevent you from experiencing further enrollment delays if a decision is made.
  • Applications submitted after the regular deadline will be assessed an additional late application fee of $75.
  • Applicants who apply by the late application deadline are eligible to submit a change of application request to move their application to the next term if a decision is not reached in time for registration. This request must be submitted through Galaxy by census day.

Application Fees

Fees are assessed based on application deadlines and can be paid through the online graduate application or UT Dallas MarketplaceAll fees are non-refundable.

Application Fee(1)(2)$50All applicants will be assessed this fee for each application submitted unless they meet the waiver criteria below.
Late Application Fee$75This additional fee will be assessed for each application submitted after the regular deadline.
(1) Applicants to the MS Business Analytics (Cohort) and the MS Finance (Cohort) will be charged a $75 application fee.
(2) Applicants to the MBA (Full Time) will be charged a $100 application fee.

International Credential Evaluation Fee

International Credential Evaluation Fee$50An additional fee will be assessed to any applicant that has international academic documents to review for admission.

Application Fee Waivers

  • Students attending UT Dallas or UT Dallas alumni: The $50 application fee and $75 late application fee are automatically waived.
  • Current or past Graduate Application Fee Waiver Program participants: Qualified applicants may be eligible for a $50 application fee waiver. *
  • Military personnel: Applicants may be eligible for a $50 application fee waiver by providing one of the following documents:
    • Valid military ID
    • DD214, including the character of service
    • Driver’s license indicating the veteran designation

Military personnel documentation and the documentation of your participation for the Graduate Application Fee Waiver Program should be uploaded in Galaxy under the Admission Forms section using the “Submit App Fee Waiver” option.

For additional application fee/waiver-related questions, please contact admission-fee@utdallas.edu.

*The Graduate Application Fee Waiver Program does not waive the program or seat fee for Executive Education or Cohort programs.