The Graduate School website provides links to the Graduate Catalog, descriptions of academic programs and degrees offered, lists of Advisors, and other information of importance to you. Be sure to review the information provided by each program in the Graduate Catalog and on departmental websites for program-specific admission requirements and procedures.

Use the Graduate Admissions Counselor to obtain answers to frequently asked questions about the admission process at UT Arlington.

• U.S. Citizen Application Requirements Checklist
• U.S. Resident Alien Application Requirements Checklist
• International Student Application Requirements Checklist
• Recommendation Form (Send directly to intended program) *Note: 3 recommendations are required.
• International Student Financial Forms (Send directly to the Office of Graduate Studies)

NOTE: Since specific program requirements vary, contact the individual Graduate Degree Program for full information.

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Office of Graduate Studies Deadlines:

Admissions Deadlines: You should meet these deadlines to assure that an admission decision and other materials needed to gain admission to the University will be delivered in time to enroll.

• U.S. Citizen Applicant: Applications are due 90 days prior to the start of the intended first semester of study, see Admissions Deadlines.
• International and U.S. Resident Alien Applicant: Applications are due 120 days prior to the start of the intended first semester of study, see Admissions Deadlines.

Departmental Deadlines:

Some graduate departments and programs set deadlines that are earlier than those set by the Office of Graduate Studies (Graduate School) and some may limit application and admission to specific semesters. Such deadlines and limitations will be included in the descriptions of admission requirements provided by each department. You should read the Graduate Catalog and program web site carefully and submit application materials for the appropriate semester before the departmental or program deadline passes. If a departmental or program deadline is not specified, you should meet the appropriate Office of Graduate Studies deadline.

Some application materials must be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies, other materials should be mailed directly to the program in which you wish to study.

Mailing Address:
Office of Graduate Studies
701 S Nedderman Drive
Davis Hall, Rm 333
UT Arlington Box 19167
Arlington TX. 76019-0167

*Application materials you MUST send to the Graduate School:

1. Application Evaluation Fee: (non-refundable).

    

   • U.S. Citizen and U.S. Resident Alien Applicants with NO foreign college or university course work: $30
   • U.S. Citizen and U.S. Resident Alien Applicants WITH foreign college or university course work: $60
   • International Applicants: $60

   Payment Methods:

   • Credit Card: To minimize delays, pay by credit card at the time the graduate online application is submitted. The following credit cards are accepted: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.
   • Check or Money Order: (drawn in US dollars) If you are unable to pay by credit card, mail a bank draft or U.S. issued personal check or money order payable to UT Arlington and mailed to the Office of Graduate Studies (see address above) may be made after the application has been submitted. You must also submit the Fee Payment Form along with your selected form of payment.

     With your check/money order, include

     • Full name exactly as is appears on the application
     • Date of birth
     • Email address
     • Application ID number
     • Program to which you are applying

    

2. Official Transcripts: (see Graduate Catalog for a definition of an official transcript and special requirements for foreign country transcripts, marksheets and diplomas). Submit one, but preferably two copies, of official U.S. or foreign country transcripts or marksheets and diplomas from all colleges and universities attended.
3. Standardized Test Scores: These scores should be sent to UT-Arlington directly by the testing service providing the test.
4. International Student Documentation: Used to verify immigration status or visa type (required only from non-U.S. Citizen applicants such as Legal Permanent Residents). You must provide Financial Forms and a Passport Copy. An international applicant wanting to attend in F-1 or J-1 status must complete the Financial Statement of Resources Form. This form is necessary for preparation of the immigration document Form I-20 or Form DS-2019. A copy of your passport is requested to assure that your name is properly spelled and recorded on required immigration documents.

NOTE: The Office of Graduate Studies will send periodic notification to you regarding application materials received and materials required to complete the application by email or by paper mail (if an email address is not supplied with the application). The first of these periodic emails is issued 2 to 3 weeks after delivery of the application to the Graduate School. You should monitor your email or mail for this important information.

*Application materials you MUST send to your intended program: (see program website for mailing address)

• Recommendation Form  *Note: 3 recommendations are required.
• Other Program Specific Requirements: Please examine the Graduate Catalog, the program’s website and/or contact your intended program to determine if additional materials are required. Examples include:

• Writing sample (not to be confused with statement in the application)
• Portfolio of work
• Publications
• Curriculum Vitae

1. You will be prompted to create a username and password to log in to the online application. Please record this information so that you can easily save and access your application. Once you have completed the application, you will be given an Application ID Number that you must save as this will be the reference to all your application materials.
2. Save each page of the application as you complete it.
3. Once you have completely filled your application, you must first save your completed application and then submit the application.