Applicants are considered a “first-time freshman” if the students’ first enrollment at a college or university, excluding summer, will occur at UT Dallas within two years of graduating from high school. Applicants are still considered a “first-time freshman” if they earn college credit before high school graduation (i.e., dual enrollment courses).
Applicants are encouraged to apply to UT Dallas through ApplyTexas or Common Application during their senior year of high school in order to be considered for admission and scholarship opportunities.
Freshman Student Application ProcessApplicants are considered a “transfer student” if they have previously completed college-level coursework at an accredited institution (excluding the summer following high school). Applicants can apply to UT Dallas through ApplyTexas or Common Application to start during the fall, spring and summer semesters.
Transfer Student Application Process