Freshman Admissions: Deadlines and Fees
Domestic and international students are encouraged to submit a complete freshman application as early as possible. For an application to be considered complete, all supporting documents and transcripts must be received on or before the deadline.
Important Dates
| August 1 | CommonApp and ApplyTexas applications open |
| December 1 | Priority Admission Application Deadline* |
| May 1 | Regular Application Deadline |
Application Deadline (Domestic and International)
| Term | Priority Application Deadline1 | Regular Application Deadline2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | December 1 | May 1 |
- Complete application files received by the priority deadline will receive an early review for admission and scholarship purposes.
- Complete application files received by the regular deadline will be reviewed for admission. We will continue to review application files completed after the stated deadline. However, we cannot guarantee that the application will be processed in time for fall enrollment.
Application Fees
| Submitted on or before the regular application deadline | $75 |
Payment instructions for applicants who do not qualify for a fee waiver:
- Applying through Common Application: When submitting your application through Common Application, pay your $75 application fee inside the application.
- Applying through ApplyTexas: After submitting your application through ApplyTexas, submit your $75 application fee through the UT Dallas Marketplace.
Note: If you have already submitted your application and need to pay an application fee, submit your payment through the UT Dallas Marketplace.
All fees are non-refundable.
Submitting Fee Waivers
Submit qualifying application fee waivers (SAT, ACT, NACAC, and/or proof of military service) in the App Fee Waiver Submission folder in your Orion Applicant Center inside Galaxy.
International students who attend high school in the U.S. and qualify for an SAT, ACT or NACAC fee waiver are encouraged to submit an application fee waiver form for consideration.
Questions?
Our admission counselors are here to help guide you through the entire admission process — from choosing your school and submitting your application to preparing for enrollment.
Contact us or use our counselor locator tool to email your assigned UT Dallas admission counselor directly.