Application Material

Please find information below to assist you in completing your application for admission and address frequently asked questions. Please note that we have organized the information below to highlight what is required of all students, additional information that may be required if applicable, and optional materials (résumés and letter(s) of recommendation) that are not required. These optional materials will be accepted as part of the application if a student chooses to submit them.

We hope you find this information helpful. If you have any questions about completing your application for admission, please contact the Office of Admissions at 512-475-7399 to speak with an admissions counselor.

The Online Application

Freshman applicants can submit either the ApplyTexas application or the Coalition for College Access, Affordability, and Success application. Use your application to report your complete academic record, including college credit earned as dual credit.

Application Fee

$75 application fee—$90 for international applicants. Application fee waivers are available for eligible students.

Essay

Along with your ApplyTexas or Coalition for College application, submit at least one essay.

Short Answers

Answer three short answer prompts in your ApplyTexas or Coalition for College application.

High School Transcript

Have your high school send us your official transcript(s) documenting all coursework undertaken during your high school career. 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.

College Transcripts

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.

Test Scores

Students may submit either the ACT or SAT as part of their required materials.