Applying for Admission Checklist
If you are a high school senior or a student who has completed high school and has not yet enrolled at another college or university after graduation, you should apply for freshman admission.
Required Application Materials Deadline Extension: Summer/Fall 2022
The ApplyTexas or Coalition summer/fall application is due December 1. Students may submit all additional application materials until December 10 (11:59 p.m. Central).
Fall 2023 Application
The ApplyTexas or Common App application for fall 2023 is due December 1. Students may submit all additional application materials until December 10 (11:59 p.m. Central).
Required application materials
The application materials below are required for ALL freshman applicants.
The online application
Freshman applicants for fall 2023 can submit either the ApplyTexas application or Common App application. Use your application to report your complete academic record, including college credit earned as dual credit.
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Application fee
Pay the non-refundable $75 application fee — $90 for international applicants — when you submit your ApplyTexas or Common app application. Fee waivers are available.
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Essay
Along with your ApplyTexas or Common App application, submit at least one essay.
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Short Answers
Answer the required short answer prompts in your ApplyTexas or Common App application.
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Your high school transcript(s) and class rank
Work with your high school to send us your official transcript(s) documenting all coursework undertaken during your high school career and your class rank. If your high school does not rank students, include a statement from your school describing its policy, a copy of your school’s profile and a GPA or grade distribution report. International students should review the requirements on the “International Applicants” tab below.
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Any college transcript(s)
If you have earned any college credit (including dual credit) while in high school, request that the college or university send official transcripts to UT Austin.
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Additional materials if applicable
The following materials may be required. All required items must be received by the appropriate deadline.
Major-specific items
In addition to reviewing the prerequisites, submit any additional items required by the majors you’ve selected as your first and second choices.
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Permanent resident card
If applicable, provide a copy of your permanent resident card.
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TOEFL/IELTS
If applicable, submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
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Student Information Form
If applicable, tell us about your high-school coursework via MyStatus.
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Coursework Exemption Form
If applicable, submit a form to claim an exemption to the state’s Uniform Admission Policy.
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Residency affidavit
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Optional materials
The optional items below are NOT required for admissions consideration, but will be considered as part of your application for admission if submitted by the appropriate deadline.
SAT/ACT
ACT or SAT test scores are not required for the Fall 2022 admissions application. Applicants will indicate on their online application if they would like their SAT or ACT scores to be considered as part of their application. If a student indicates they would like for their scores to be considered they must submit official test scores by the appropriate deadline. When provided, ACT and/or SAT scores will continue to serve as just one of the many factors considered in our review of a student’s application. There is an online resource for frequently asked questions regarding submitting standardized test scores. Students may also contact the Office of Admissions with additional questions.
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Expanded Résumé
You may choose to submit an expanded résumé offering additional information about all of your achievements, activities, leadership positions, and student employment.
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Letter(s) of recommendation
You may submit up to two optional letters of recommendation with your admission application. These letters may be from teachers, mentors, or people who know you well, either within or outside of your high school. The letter should be able to give additional context or information to support your admission that is not already provided in your application or other submitted documents (résumé, transcripts).
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Track Your Status and Upload Materials
Once you’ve submitted your online application track the completion of your application and submit additional documents in MyStatus. Be sure to regularly monitor MyStatus until your application is listed as complete, and complete any outstanding to-do items prior to application deadlines.