What is the application deadline?
Refer to each program’s application instructions for the deadlines.
What do I need to submit to apply?
See our application instructions for the application process and required materials.
What if my letter of recommendation, test score, or other documents will not arrive by the deadline?
It is an applicant’s responsibility to ensure all required materials are submitted by the deadline. Admissions committees will not review late applications and we are unable to make an admission decision on an incomplete file.
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What is the most important component of my application?
For design programs, the portfolio is most important. The statement of purpose and letters of recommendation are also important to our admissions committees.
What should I include in my portfolio?
Refer to each program’s application instructions for detailed portfolio instructions.
What is the minimum acceptable GRE score?
What is the minimum acceptable GPA (grade-point average)?
The Graduate School requires a 3.0 grade point average for admission, calculated on upper-division undergraduate courses (junior- and senior- level courses) and any graduate courses. If your GPA for admission does not meet the 3.0 minimum requirement – or if you feel that your GPA is not a valid indicator of your ability – you may submit your ApplyTexas application, then upload a statement for the admissions committee through the Document Upload System explaining your situation. If other factors negate a low GPA, it is possible to be admitted following a petition to the Graduate School.
What is the minimum acceptable TOEFL score?
Please see GIAC’s minimum acceptable scores information.
Are there any prerequisites?
Prerequisites are listed in each program’s application instructions.
Do you admit for spring or summer semesters?
The SOA admits only for the fall semesters. Most students admitted to the 3-year M Arch and the MLA I programs will begin in the summer.
When can I expect an admission decision? How will I be notified of the decision?
We expect admission decisions to be available in late February or early March. When a decision is available, it will appear on MyStatus.
Can I apply as a transfer student?
Students wishing to transfer from a graduate program at another institution follow the standard admissions process. UT Austin does not have an official transfer option for graduate students. If admitted, you will be considered as beginning a new degree at UT Austin. The Graduate Office will evaluate your transcript(s) and you will receive an estimate of the credit you will receive for previous coursework.