Prospective Graduate Students FAQ
December 15.
Candidates passing an initial review of materials will be invited for a virtual interview. These are typically scheduled through February.
The target date for decisions is early March (approximately).
Students may request a fee waiver by completing a form. Please note that requests for fee waivers are separate from the application process and receipt of a fee waiver is not a guarantee of admission. You must submit your waiver request by November 10 to receive full consideration. Our department has limited fee waivers to allocate each year, and we typically award all of them before the end of the calendar year.
Students typically secure a graduate advisor in their first or second year of study. You do not need to identify a research advisor before applying; however, if you are interested in working with a particular faculty member, you are encouraged to contact them before applying to see if they plan to take on new students.
We do not require the GRE subject or GRE general tests. There is no minimum score required.
Information on the Graduate School's language requirements can be found here.
The GRE/TOEFL reporting code for UT Grad School is 1843.
Information on the minimum requirements for the Graduate School can be found here.
A committee of faculty members makes our final admissions decisions, and we look at a variety of factors that include, among other things, academic preparation and prior research experience. Importantly, we make our choices in the context of the applicant pool. For this reason, we will not provide estimates of your chances of acceptance into the program.
You do not need to hold a visa at the time of your application. You will, however, need to have a valid Visa to enroll in the program.
The Graduate School requires copies of official transcripts for the first round of review. However, you will be required to supply official copies of all documents if you are accepted into the program.
Nearly all of our admission offers come with support in the form of a graduate teaching assistantship. Students typically transfer to a graduate research assistantship after they join a research group. If a student cannot secure a GRA, then the department will continue GTA funding provided the student is making satisfactory progress towards completing their degree.
Yes. You can update your application by contacting the Office of Graduate Admissions .
We strongly encourage you to contact individual faculty members to discuss research opportunities, especially if you want to work with a particular faculty member or conduct research in a specific area.
We have historically made admissions offers to approximately 25-33% of the applicants to our program under our current admissions practices.
You can check the status of your application here. Please note that the Office of Graduate Admissions staff are ready to assist you with questions you may have during your application process.