Admission Requirements for Graduate Study
Each
program has specific admission requirements listed at
At a minimum, all applicants must provide the following
documentation:
Master's Programs
An earned UT Dallas baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited
institution with a grade average of B or better is
in upper-division (junior and senior level) work in the student’s major field
and related fields is the minimum requirement for admission to any master’s degree
program.
Doctoral Programs
An appropriate earned U. T. Dallas master's degree or its equivalent, with an
average of at least B+ or demonstrated comparable research competence. Applicants currently enrolled in post
baccalaureate study may be admitted on the condition that their master’s degree
is awarded before enrollment at UT Dallas.
Some departments admit directly to the
doctoral program from a bachelor's degree for highly qualified candidates.
Non-Degree
Students
Must
hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
International
Students
Applicants
educated at non-U.S. institutions should note that their educational background
will be assessed for equivalency with a U. T. Dallas degree as described above.
Applicants whose primary language is not
English and who graduated from a non-U.S. university where the language of
instruction and examination was not English, must demonstrate facility in English using one of the following
methods:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
International
English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Pearson
Test of English (PTE Academic)
Successful completion ELS level 112
This requirement should be met at
the time the admission application is submitted.
Visiting
and Exchange students
Applicants
wishing to attend UT Dallas as a visiting graduate research student or as an
exchange student from one of our partner schools should contact the UT Dallas
Office of International Education at http://www.utdallas.edu/oie/.
Application
U.T Dallas uses a web-based application form that can be accessed using
the "apply now" link for each degree listing at
http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/degrees/
There is a $50.00
nonrefundable application fee.
Applicants are advised to carefully review the program information and the semester specific deadlines for domestic and international applications. Supporting documentation requirements for each of the admissions category are as follows.
Applications
submitted using the Statewide Common Application will also be processed.
Specific
Admission Documentation Requirements
Official
Transcripts
Admission to a master’s degree requires that an official transcript demonstrating the completion of a bachelor’s degree with a grade average of B or better in upper-division (junior and senior level) work in the student’s major field and related fields from UT Dallas or another, equivalent, recognized university be submitted at the time of enrollment. An applicant who has earned a baccalaureate degree under the "academic fresh start statute" (Texas Education Code, Section 51.931) will be evaluated only on the grade point average of the course work completed for that baccalaureate degree and the other criteria stated in this catalog.
An official transcript demonstrating the completion of a
master’s degree, submitted at the time of enrollment, is required for admission
to a doctoral degree. Some departments admit highly qualified candidates
directly to the doctoral program from a bachelor's degree.
Test Scores
(GMAT, GRE)
Standardized test scores must be
official and reported directly by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) should be sent to The University of Texas
at Dallas, Code 6897. The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is
required if applying to the School of Management and the Graduate Record
Examinations General Test (GRE) is required if applying to all other schools
except the School of Arts and Humanities. Each degree program sets its own
criteria for what constitutes a satisfactory score for degree-seeking admission
see http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/degrees/).
English Language
Proficiency Test Scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE)
International applicants whose first
language is not English must submit satisfactory test scores from one of the
following testing agencies: the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the academic modules of the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of
English Academic (PTE academic). UTDallas will also accept a passing grade in level 112 of English from
the ELS Language Centers, www.els.edu.
Applicants with an earned baccalaureate degree from a college or university where the language of instruction and examination was in English are excused from this requirement. Scores must not be more than two years old, and an official copy must be sent from the testing agency to:
Office of Enrollment Services, HH10
The University of Texas at Dallas
800 W Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
Dallas requires a minimum TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) score of 80, a
minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or a minimum PTE score of 67 for automatic regular
admission as a degree-seeking student. Higher scores may be required if the
applicant is to succeed in the competition for teaching assistant openings.
Narrative
A narrative from the applicant
outlining academic interests, current or long-range interests in research,
teaching or other professional objectives; describing publications or other
scholarly endeavors; listing of academic and professional organizations and
fellowships, scholarships, or other honors received (for
additional information see http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/degrees/).
Request for
Recommendation Forms
Completed forms from 3 individuals (employers, community leaders,
teachers, etc) able to judge your probable success in graduate school. Letters
of recommendation may be sent directly to the contact listed for the degree
program.
International
applicants without Permanent Resident Visas must
submit evidence of financial support (financial affidavit and original bank
statement) before they can receive
the I-20 or other required documents needed for visa application.
In accord with Chapter 51, of the
Texas Education Code, decisions on admission to degree-granting graduate
programs at UT Dallas are based on holistic considerations of all submitted
information regarding the academic, career and personal histories of the
applicants. Standardized test scores and coursework GPA levels cited in the
catalog descriptions of some degree programs are listed for advisory purposes
only, to indicate the typical achievement levels of students enrolled and
succeeding in the various programs. No single quantitative or qualitative
measure; or any specific combination thereof, constitutes a definitive standard
for admission. Rather, each application will be considered individually and
each applicant’s complete profile of strengths and prospects for successful
completion of the program will be evaluated by the admissions committee.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the graduate advisor in the degree program
in which they expect to enroll to discuss specific admission requirements.
Applicants who satisfy all of the
above criteria qualify for regular admission to the degree program. Students denied this admission status may
qualify for admission under one of the following categories:
as a Conditional Degree-Seeking Graduate Student
Upon review of the credentials of an
applicant seeking regular admission to a UT Dallas degree program, the
graduate studies committee of that degree program may recommend, and seek
concurrence of the Dean of Graduate Studies, that the applicant be admitted
subject to specific conditions being satisfied over a specified time period.
Such conditions might include requiring additional semester hours to be taken,
and/or a specific grade point average to be maintained. A student satisfying
the conditional requirements within the specified time period will then qualify
for regular admission. The graduate advisor in the academic program will
monitor compliance with the admissions conditions. A student who does not
fulfill the specified conditions within the time period specified at the time
of admission will be barred from continued registration in the degree program.
Normally a student cannot remain in
conditional status for more than one calendar year. Exceptions to the one-year
limitation can be granted only by the Dean of Graduate Studies upon
recommendation of the graduate program. Under no circumstances will the student
be allowed to remain enrolled under Conditional Status for more than 15
semester credit hours or two consecutive years, whichever comes first. Within
these limits, specified graduate level coursework taken as a conditionally
admitted student can be applied to the degree program.
as a 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. The
applicant must satisfy the condition for admission to a master’s degree program
at UT Dallas, but is not required to submit GRE or GMAT scores or letters of
recommendation. Enrollment as a non-degree-seeking graduate student is subject
to annual review and approval by the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies in the
school. Students admitted as non-degree-seeking may not be eligible for
financial aid and should consult the UT Dallas Financial Aid office regarding
their status prior to submission of their application for admission.
A non-degree-seeking graduate student
in good academic standing who wishes to apply for admission to a degree program
must submit a new application. No more
than 15 semester credit hours taken as a non-degree-seeking student at UT
Dallas may be transferred to satisfy the coursework requirements of a graduate
degree program, except with the permission of the Dean of Graduate Studies. A
student not officially enrolled in a degree program requires the consent of the
graduate advisor to enroll in graduate classes offered by that degree program.
as a Graduate Student Taking Only Undergraduate
Courses
Students holding a bachelor’s degree
from an accredited college or university may elect to take or, based on their
academic background, be restricted to taking only undergraduate leveling
courses. The applicant need only provide an official transcript demonstrating the completion of a
bachelor’s degree level and be in good academic standing. These students
will be required to maintain the same scholastic standards as regularly
admitted undergraduates and will receive academic guidance from the academic
advisor in the school. Students restricted to
taking undergraduate courses may not take graduate courses in a degree
program. Students admitted to take only
undergraduate level courses may not be eligible for financial aid and should
consult the UT Dallas Financial Aid office regarding their status prior to
submission of their application for admission.
Application
Deadline Dates
Domestic and international applicants are urged to plan ahead and
apply as early as possible and to allow adequate time for review by the admissions
committees. To ensure
consideration for financial assistantships students are urged to submit a
completed application nine months prior to anticipated enrollment. Applicants
are advised to refer to http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/degrees/ for additional information on specific admission
deadlines for each degree program.
Domestic applicants should have all necessary application
materials to the Office of Enrollment Services prior to the following dates:
Fall
semester |
July 1 |
Spring
semester |
November 1 |
Summer
semester |
April 1 |
Applicants who are not citizens or permanent US residents should
submit all necessary application materials to the Office of
Enrollment Services by the following dates:
Fall
semester |
May 1 |
Spring
semester |
September 1 |
Summer
semester |
March 1 |
Students seeking appointments as Teaching Assistants or Research
Assistants should contact the academic advisor for the degree program and plan
for earlier application submissions.
The
term "Official Transcript" is understood to refer to the official recorded
results of the student’s academic work in a sealed envelope signed and stamped
by the registrar or by an authorized official of the issuing college or
university. English translations of transcripts and documents that are in a
language other than English are also required and should be sent to:
Office of Enrollment Services, HH10
The University of Texas at Dallas
800 W Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
A $50.00 nonrefundable international
document evaluation fee applies.
All
materials submitted in the process of applying to the University become the
property of the University and will not be returned to the applicant.
Section 4.29, Texas Education Code provides legal penalties for
any alteration of academic records or transcripts with the intent to use such a
document fraudulently or permit the fraudulent use of such a document.
Falsifying or omitting information may result in withdrawal of any offer of
acceptance, cancellation of enrollment, and/or disciplinary actions.
The Office of Office of
Enrollment Services, located in Hoblitzelle Hall, can assist prospective students in
exploring the possibility of graduate study at UT Dallas. For detailed
admissions or academic advice, please contact the specific academic program
http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/degrees/ .
Graduate Admission Examinations
The information about the GRE and GMAT
examinations given below was current at the time this catalog was published.
Applicants should be advised that both examinations are undergoing changes in
format and design.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
The GRE general test is offered on a
year-round basis at regional testing centers in a computer-based testing (CBT)
format. Information on regional CBT testing may be obtained directly from
Graduate Record Examination, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6000;
Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6000; by phone (609) 771-7670, via e-mail at [email protected]; or on the World
Wide Web at http://www.gre.org/. Applicants
should specify by both institution and code that the test score be sent to The
University of Texas at Dallas, Code 6897.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
The GMAT is offered on a year-round
basis at regional testing centers in a computer-based testing (CBT) format.
Information on regional CBT testing sites may be obtained directly from
Graduate Management Admission Test, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6103, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6103; by phone
(609) 771-7330; via e-mail at [email protected]; or on the World
Wide Web at http://www.gmat.org/. Applicants
should specify by both institution and code that the test score be sent to The
University of Texas at Dallas, Code 6897.
English Proficiency Test Scores
Automatic regular admission as a
degree-seeking student UT Dallas requires a minimum TOEFL iBT (internet-based
test) score of 80, a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or a minimum PTE score of 67.
Applicants with lower scores will be considered but are advised to improve
their test scores and reapply. UTDallas will also accept a passing grade in
level 112 of English from the ELS Language Centers, www.els.edu.
English Requirements for Teaching Assistants
Students are required to be able to
speak and write English clearly and well. State law and regulations of the
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board require that international students
appointed as Teaching Assistants (TA’s) be proficient in the use of the English
language. An English Proficiency Interview conducted under the auspices of the
office of the Dean of Graduate Studies will be used to screen for students
requiring remedial help in the form of English as a Second Language (ESL)
course. International students must satisfy the proficiency requirement upon
appointment or pass the ESL course within two semesters to be eligible for
consideration of continued appointment as a TA. Regardless of test scores,
students must meet the language requirements of their programs.