Freshman Admissions: Application Process

Ready to begin your journey with us? Follow these steps to complete your freshman admission application.

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 admission application.

Complete and submit the online application through ApplyTexas OR Common App.

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.

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Submit your SAT or ACT scores or indicate you elect to have your application reviewed without test scores.

Submit your official SAT or ACT scores.
SAT Code 6897 | ACT Code 4243

OR

Answer ‘Yes’ to the statement ‘I request my application to be reviewed
without SAT/ACT scores’
when completing the admission application on
ApplyTexas or Common App.

Pay the application fee or submit a fee waiver form.

Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee. To qualify for a fee waiver, attend Scholars’ Day or submit an approved SAT/ACT fee waiver.

Submit your official transcripts.

Submit your official high school transcript(s) that shows all your high school coursework and grades starting with ninth grade and continuing through at least the end of 11th grade either electronically or via mail to the following address:


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

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After Submission

Once an application is received — including all fees and required supporting documents — it can take between four and six weeks to render an admissions decision.

If an application or any required documents are submitted after the stated application deadlines, a guarantee cannot be made that the application will be processed in time to render a decision before the deadline to register for classes.

Information regarding regular and late class registration is available on the academic calendar.


Optional Steps

Submitting Supplementary Documentation

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

  • An application essay response through ApplyTexas or Common App
  • Letter(s) of recommendation (limited to a maximum of three)
  • Resume
  • Official college transcripts for dual credit courses
  • Official AP test scores

Submit your supplementary documentation through the Orion Applicant Center inside Galaxy using the “Submit Supplemental Docs” option in the Admissions Forms folder. Official transcripts and test scores must be sent from the college/testing agency.

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 freshman 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.