Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible for admission consideration, applicants must meet the Graduate School's minimum requirements.
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Can I update my transcripts, CV, publications, etc. after the deadline?
Some documents, such as essays and resumes, can be updated via your MyStatus. To submit updated transcripts, you need to contact the Office of Graduate Admissions. Late information may not be included in our initial review but will be available to our review committee during their deliberations.
Do I need to submit a foreign credential evaluation from WES or another organization?
No, a foreign credential evaluation is not required. If a transcript is written in a language other than English, a complete and official English translation must be uploaded together with the original transcript.
Do I need a degree in Computer Science to be admitted?
Note that The Graduate School requires all applicants to have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
Can I waive the TOEFL/IELTS?
International applicants who are from a qualifying country are exempt from this requirement. Additionally, applicants are exempt from the requirement if they possess a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution or a qualifying country.The requirement is not waived for applicants who have earned a master’s—but not a bachelor’s—degree from a similar institution.
Can I submit expired scores?
Expired TOEFL scores are typically accepted at the discretion of the Office of Graduate Admissions (OGA); after submitting your application, you may email your expired TOEFL score report to giatest@austin.utexas.edu for their review. Please include your EID in your message.
GRE scores are optional. If submitted, GRE scores must be valid at the time an applicant applies.
Does the CS Department accept spring or summer applications for the on-campus graduate programs?
No, the CS Department only accepts Fall applications for our on-campus graduate programs.
What are the general guidelines for letters of reference?
Who should I pick as my recommenders? Can I have professional references?
Three letters of reference are required, but you may provide up to 5 references. Professional references are accepted. Your letter-writers should be able to speak to your CS abilities and should emphasize research experience and academic achievements, particularly in computer science.
How do I check the status of my letters? My letter writers haven’t received requests yet.
How do I check the status of my Application?
Please use MyStatus to check the status of your application: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/adm/mystatus/.
If you have questions about the information your MyStatus page, please contact OGA: https://gradschool.utexas.edu/admissions/contact.
How do I apply?
Department-specific application instructions are posted on our Apply page.
The Office of Graduate Admissions has also provided general application instructions here.