To be considered for freshman admission, you must meet the high school coursework requirements and complete the following application requirements by the deadline.
» 2010 Spring Deadline: October 1, 2009
» 2010 Summer/Fall Deadline: December 15, 2009*
*The summer/fall deadline for 2011 will be December 1, 2010. The spring deadline will remain October 1.
Items must be in the Office of Admissions by the deadline. Find out more about the time needed to process documents submitted by mail and fax.
Application Requirements
Application
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Essays
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- Include two admissions essays, with your name and UT EID on each page.
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Official high school transcript
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- An official transcript includes the school’s official seal or the signature of a school official, your class rank and size, and your high school coursework.
- Your transcript should show coursework and rank through the end of your junior year. Submit senior-year coursework with your ApplyTexas application or as a separate document.
- If your high school does not rank class members, include a statement from your school stating its policy, a copy of your school’s profile, and a GPA or grade distribution.
- Copies of transcripts and faxes are not considered official and do not satisfy this requirement.
- Texas high school transcripts submitted electronically through TREx are considered official. Electronic transcripts in any other format are not considered official.
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Test scores
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- Have official SAT Reasoning or ACT (including writing test) scores sent directly to UT Austin from the testing agency. (Scores on transcripts and student score reports don’t fulfill this requirement.)
- Learn more about testing and test scores.
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Non-refundable $60 application processing fee
($75 for international applicants)
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- Online payment preferred; pay by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) if paid while applying online.
- Some students are eligible for a fee waiver.
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Additional requirements
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- Program-specific requirements: Applicants may need to submit additional items to be considered for admission to certain majors.
- International students who qualify for Texas residency (under HB 1403): Submit a complete copy of the Residency Affidavit.
- Permanent residents: Submit a photocopy of the front of your permanent resident card.
- Home-schooled students: Submit any other credentials that reflect your academic potential (such as SAT Subject Test scores or dual credit coursework).
- Completed college coursework – including dual credit coursework – while in high school: Submit official transcripts of the credit issued by the college or university.
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Recommended and optional items
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After you submit a complete application, the Office of Admissions will begin the process of making your admission decision.
Fee Waiver
Some students qualify for fee waivers because of financial need. If you believe that you may qualify for a fee waiver, mail or fax us a copy of your SAT or ACT test fee waiver or a letter from your high school counselor or principal explaining your financial situation and reason for needing an admissions application fee waiver.
Admission Decisions
Once you complete your application, an admissions professional in the Office of Admissions will review it. Using guidelines established by the state and the university, the reviewer will consider your academic achievement and personal achievement. Issues such as whether applicants qualify for automatic admission, are Texas residents, or come from a non-ranking school can also affect the final admission decision.
Find out more about how different applicant types are considered for admission to the university.