Admissions

The application is COMPLETELY ONLINE, and all materials must be submitted through the Office of Graduate Admissions (OGA) website at: gradschool.utexas.edu/how-to-apply.

All paper applications and materials (including recommendation letters) sent to OGA or the Sociology Department will be unread and disposed of. To see what materials must be submitted, as well as further requirements, please refer to the Instructions and FAQ. Please note: The GRE score requirement is waived for Fall 2025.

The deadline for admission is DECEMBER 1. Late and/or incomplete applications, including recommendation letters, will not be considered. Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications and materials will not be considered. All materials must be submitted through the Office of Graduate Admissions (OGA) website at: gradschool.utexas.edu/how-to-apply.

Checking on the Status of an Application

For the latest on the status of an application, please go to: utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/adm/mystatus.

There is a lag in processing time due to the heavy processing load at OGA. Applicants with questions about submitting transcripts, uploading documents, test scores, letters of recommendation, or residency, must contact the appropriate email address below -
Transcripts: gradtranscript@austin.utexas.edu
Uploading documents: gradupload@austin.utexas.edu
Test scores: giatest@austin.utexas.edu
Letters of recommendation: gradref@austin.utexas.edu
Residency: residency@austin.utexas.edu
For general questions, including information about fee waivers, please visit the Admissions website, or contact gradus@austin.utexas.edu (US applicants) or intladm@austin.utexas.edu (international applicants).

If an applicant did not list their recommenders on the application, they must email gradref@austin.utexas.edu their name, UT EID, and the name and email of their recommenders. Requests are processed in the order received. OGA will notify the applicant when they send the initial request. After they send the initial request, the applicant will be able to see its status at: utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/adm/mystatus.

Change-of-Major Applications

For change-of-major applicants (applicants already admitted to the UT Austin Graduate School) ONLY: Please follow the instructions here. The December 1 deadline and supporting document requirements still apply.