Before You Apply
Helpful Advice
We strongly encourage you to thoroughly read the information included in this section and other sections of the Graduate School website for important and useful information about the Office of Graduate Studies and the application process.
Of particular importance to prospective applicants:
- Choose your program.
- Review the information for your program provided in the Graduate Catalog.
- Contact your program’s Graduate Advisor.
- Apply.
Be sure to review the information provided by each program in the Graduate Catalog and on departmental websites for program specific admission deadlines, requirements and procedures.
Feel free to contact us directly or use our Information Request form to request more information.
Deadlines
| US Students | International Students, Permanent Residents & Resident Aliens | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Note: Some graduate programs may have earlier admissions deadlines. Please check with your specific program for exact dates. The Graduate School will continue to accept and process applications, transcripts and other documentation after the published deadline, however, we cannot guarantee that the applications from late applicants will be processed in time to enable the applicant to enroll in the semester for which they applied. We urge you to begin planning for Graduate School early and to submit the application materials by the published deadlines. | |||
| Spring 2010 | October 16, 2009 | September 11, 2009 | |
| Summer 2010 | March 19, 2010 | January 15, 2010 | |
| Fall 2010 | June 1, 2010 | April 1, 2010 | |
| Spring 2011 | October 15, 2010 | September 15, 2010 | |
Test Preparation
Below are links to some general admission tests. Check with the graduate program you are interested in to find out which test(s) they require.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- UT Arlington Testing Services
You are encouraged to prepare well for each exam. UT Arlington Continuing Education provides reasonably priced preparatory courses for both the GRE and GMAT.