Admissions Information Related to COVID-19
In an effort to support social distancing in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Office of Admission and Enrollment has moved virtually. While our campus may be closed, our undergraduate admission counselors and staff are ready to help you. If you are a prospective first-time-in-college freshman or transfer student, you can visit our counselor locator page to find your undergraduate admission counselor. Feel free to email them directly or send any questions to [email protected]. You can also schedule a virtual pre-admission counseling appointment. For graduate applications support, please contact the graduate departments directly.
Visit our undergraduate virtual resources webpage and the undergraduate admissions C19-FAQ for up-to-date information. We appreciate your understanding — please stay safe and healthy.
About Comet Connection
The Comet Connection is a program for Texas community college students who know they want to complete a bachelor’s degree at The University of Texas at Dallas. This unique program invites transfer students to become acquainted with the many services available to UT Dallas students while beginning to build a close association with the University. All two-year colleges in the state of Texas are participating partners in the UT Dallas Comet Connection program.
Opportunities unique to Comet Connection members:
- Tuition Savings: Participate in the UT Dallas Guaranteed Tuition Plan.
- Deferred Admission: Defer admission for up to 12 months.
- Degree Completion: Transfer UT Dallas course credit back to your community college to complete your associate degree.
- Early Advising: Meet one-on-one with UT Dallas academic advisors.
- Career Preparation: Access to pre-health professions and pre-law advising centers.
- Library Privileges: Use the UT Dallas Library through the TexShare program.
- Student Discounts: Join us at campus and athletic events and get the Comet Connection student rate.
Join Comet Connection+
Step 1
When choosing Texas community college courses, reference the UT Dallas transfer plans to guide you towards classes that will directly apply to your bachelor’s degree.
Step 2
Join Comet Connection
- Complete a minimum of 12 hours at your community college.
- Be in good standing with your community college.
- Download and fill out the Comet Connection agreement form.
- Dallas County Community College District students should use the DCCCD pre-admission form.
- Collin College students should use the Collin College pre-admission form.
- Have an academic advisor at your community college sign the agreement form.
- Return the form to the UT Dallas Office of Admission and Enrollment Services.
Step 3
Apply to UT Dallas
- Complete a minimum of 30 transferable credit hours at your community college.
- Submit the following documents to UT Dallas:
- ApplyTexas application for transfer admission and official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended prior to posted deadlines.
- Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee. You may have this fee waived by attending Preview Friday. Application fees already paid cannot be reimbursed.
Step 4
Enroll at UT Dallas
- Declare your intent to enroll.
- Register for transfer orientation.
- Schedule a meeting with an academic advisor.
- For Comet Connection members, admission is valid for 12 months from the semester of admission. Comet Connection students who plan to defer enrollment must submit a Petition for Undergraduate Deferment of Admission form, which is located under the Admission Forms folder in their Galaxy account. Deferment requests must be filed by census day of the original application term.
Lock In Your Tuition+
Lock in your tuition – Guaranteed
As a Comet Connection member, you can lock in your tuition rate for five years from the time your signed Comet Connection agreement is processed. Tuition is charged at an hourly rate for up to 12 credit hours. Additional hours do not incur a further charge for tuition. For more information, go to UT Dallas’ Guaranteed Tuition Plan website.
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Deadlines for U.S. Citizens and Residents |
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Tuition Lock Enrollment Date |
Fixed Tuition Rate |
Final Semester of Fixed Tuition Rate |
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January 1 – June 30, 2020 |
Fall 2019 | Summer 2024 |
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January 1 – June 30, 2021 |
Fall 2020 | Summer 2025 |
More Information
For University admission criteria, visit the admission requirements page.
For more information about the Comet Connection program, email [email protected] or schedule a pre-admission counseling appointment to meet with an admission counselor.
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Office of Admission and Enrollment | 1-972-883-2270 | [email protected] |
| Student Services Bldg | 800 W. Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080-3021 | 1-800-889-2443 |