New Students

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Welcome to JSOM!


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We are happy that you are joining the Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas.

Before you can attend classes, you will need to take care of several items including accepting your admission, attending orientation, reviewing your degree plan and registering. Please read the following information carefully to get started.

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate FAQ

Steps After Admission

Follow the Steps After Admission (Freshman/Transfer), which will include accepting your admission. There is no deadline, but you should do this at least one month before classes begin. (When do classes begin? See the Academic Calendar)

Please read your acceptance letter fully. Know your student ID and keep it safe.

New Freshmen Students

New Transfer Students

Register in coursework

Check your UTD email and follow the instructions provided to understand your degree plan, learn about your Student Center, and register. You will be able to sign up for your coursework as soon as you complete your UTD orientation modules (in eLearning) and clear any active holds.

Know your responsibilities

Many important procedures and policies will be discussed during your orientation, but it is never too early to begin familiarizing yourself with them. We recommend that you review the information in the Undergraduate Catalog as well as what we have put together under Degree Plans and Registration.

Graduate Students

Graduate FAQ

Steps After Admission

Follow the Steps After Admission, which will include accepting your admission. There is no deadline, but you should do this at least one month before classes begin. (When do classes begin? See the Academic Calendar)

Please read your acceptance letter fully. Know your student ID and keep it safe.

Prepare and Register

Check your UTD email! The Graduate Associate Dean’s Office, Program Directors and the Academic Advising Office will email you information to prepare for your first semester’s registration. This will include invitations to informational webinars, which can also be accessed here.

F1 and J1 visa holders – Access additional resources via Intercultural Programs.

Program directors will be an important part of your academic career. We strongly recommend that you also attend the Jindal School of Management Graduate Orientation, which will take place very close to the beginning of the semester and will help you learn even more about your degree. Details will be emailed to you.

Professional Development Course

The Professional Development course is designed to improve student readiness for their internship and full-time job search. This course is a prerequisite for all graduate MS degree programs. Students will learn how to write a targeted resume that includes action-oriented statements and metrics, how to create a compelling LinkedIn profile that demonstrates their unique brand, and how to develop and practice effective networking and interview skills. Most importantly, students will know how to improve their written and verbal communication skills and cultural awareness through classroom activities and discussion. The course goal is to enhance students’ marketability and value for employers in a global economy. This is a pass-fail course and no letter grade is assigned.

Know your responsibilities

Many important procedures and policies will be discussed during your orientation(s), but it is never too early to begin familiarizing yourself with them. We recommend that you review the information in the Graduate Catalog as well as what we have put together under Degree Plans and Registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers that you’re looking for. The Advising Frequently Asked Questions pages cover popular advising-related topics for undergraduate and graduate students as well as prospective students.

Undergraduate Student FAQ

Graduate Student FAQ

Chat with us via Question Desk

We are available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. to address any questions you might have about the upcoming semester or JSOM in general.

JSOM Question Desk