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Freshman

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.

Domestic freshmen are U.S. citizens, permanent residents or students who are graduating from a Texas high school. If you are an international freshman, visit our International Freshman page.

Online Application

Common App Spring App

Key Freshman Admission Dates

Summer/Fall Enrollment

  • Application Opens
    August 1
  • Early Action Deadline to Apply
    October 15
  • Early Action Deadline for Supplemental Materials
    October 22
  • Regular Deadline To Apply
    December 1
  • Regular Deadline for Supplemental Materials
    December 10
  • Early Action Decisions Released
    January 15
  • All Decisions Released
    February 15
  • Honors Decisions Released
    March 1

Early Action applicants will receive their admission decision or a notification of deferral by January 15, 2027. Applicants who receive a notification of deferral and regular deadline applicants will receive a decision by February 15, 2027.

Spring Enrollment

  • Deadline To Apply
    September 1
  • Deadline for Supplemental Materials
    September 8
  • Decisions Released
    December 1

Application Requirements

All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline to be considered for admission.

  1. Application

    Apply using the Common App for summer/fall admission. Use the Spring App link below for spring admission.

    Common App Spring App

  2. Application Fee

    Pay the non-refundable application fee of $75 when you submit your application. If needed, you can request a fee waiver in the application or in MyStatus.

  3. Essay and Short Answers

    Submit at least one essay and the required short answer prompts. More details can be found on the Essays and Short Answers page.

    Essays and Short Answers

  4. SAT/ACT Scores

    Send at least one official SAT or ACT score directly from the testing agency.

    Testing agencies should send your scores using the codes designated for UT Austin:

    SAT — 6882

    ACT — 4240

    After requesting that your scores be sent, you may self-report them in MyStatus. Official scores from the testing agency must be received by the appropriate deadline for your application to be considered.

    We do not require the SAT Essay, ACT Writing scores, the ACT Science section, or SAT Subject Tests.

  5. High School Transcripts, Class Rank and College Transcripts

    Transcripts should list all of your high school coursework (from 9th-11th grade) as well as your class rank. If you have earned any college credit, including dual credit, while in high school, you should also request that the college or university send official transcripts to UT Austin. More details can be found on the Transcript Info page.

    Transcript Info

  6. High School Prerequisites

    You must complete or be on track to complete certain high school coursework to be competitive for admission. We use the information provided in your high school transcript to determine if you meet these prerequisites. More details can be found on the High School Prerequisites page.

    High School Prerequisites 

  7. Review Optional and Additional Materials

    Certain majors may require additional materials to complete your application. You may also wish to submit additional materials to strengthen your application, such as letters of recommendation or a resume.

Additional Materials

The following materials may be required. These items must be received by the appropriate deadline.

Major-Specific Items

Certain majors may require specific items in addition to your application. Please be sure to review any additional items required by your first and second choice majors by visiting their college or school website.

Colleges & Degrees

Student Information Form

If applicable, MyStatus will prompt you to complete this form.

Texas Private High School Certification Form

If applicable, MyStatus will prompt you to complete this form. Applicable students are:

  • Those who attended a Texas private school and do not satisfy test score requirements.
  • Those who attended a Department of Defense High School and are not exempt based on test scores.

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Academic Coursework Entry Form

Students who do not attend a Texas high school may be required to input their high school courses via the Academic Coursework Entry Form. If applicable, MyStatus will prompt you to complete this form.

Optional Materials

The optional items below are NOT required for admission consideration. However, you may include them as part of your application for admission if submitted by the appropriate deadline.

Classic Learning Test

You may submit your score from the Classic Learning Test (CLT) using the Document Upload System.

Resume

You may submit a resume offering additional information about your achievements, activities, leadership positions and student employment. Submit your resume in MyStatus using the Document Upload System or in Common App.

If you submit a resume, you should include:

  • Details about what each activity involved rather than a general description.
  • The number of hours per week and weeks per year you spent on each activity.

Letters of Recommendation

You can submit up to two letters of recommendation. These letters may be from mentors or people who know you well, and can include teachers, although we encourage you to provide letters from sources outside 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 (resume, transcripts).

Submitting Your Recommendations

We do not accept recommendations via email. Submit your recommendations via:

  • The Common App
  • MyStatus using the Document Upload System (accessible only by students after application submission)
  • Parchment, Naviance/Edocs or Scoir
  • Counselors may submit directly in Slate.org
  • By mail

Optional Short Answer

You can submit a response to the optional short answer prompt: Please share background on events or special circumstances that you feel may have impacted your high school academic performance. Please limit your response to 250-300 words.

Next Steps

Once you’ve submitted your application, you can track the status and submit remaining application requirements in MyStatus. Be sure to regularly monitor MyStatus until your application is listed as complete and submit any to-do items prior to the deadlines.

  1. Check MyStatus

    MyStatus is available 24-48 hours after submitting your application.* You may be asked for additional information to complete your application. Check MyStatus to stay up to date.

    *Students submitting their application in August will receive an email from the Office of Admissions that includes their UT EID and MyStatus information no later than September 1.

    MyStatus

  2. Complete Your Financial Aid Application

    Completing your financial aid application before January 15 will maximize your eligibility for financial aid awards.

  3. Complete Your Housing Application

    You can apply for housing as soon as your admission application is complete. Housing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

  4. Check Your Email

    We’ll alert you about your admission decision, financial aid awards, housing contract and other important details via email. Be sure to check your email regularly.