School of Urban and Public Affairs
How to Apply
Application Deadlines
PhD Programs
Application deadline is February 1 for the following fall (fall admission only).
Master’s Degree Programs
Students may begin in fall or spring (see Application Deadlines).
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Students may begin in fall, spring or summer after meeting UTA admission requirements and have a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher (See UTA's preferred undergradaute deadlines).
Application Procedures
Graduate Degree Programs
Along with all Graduate School Application Requirements, a complete application includes:
- Official transcripts
- GRE scores (and TOEFL scores for international students)
- Letters of recommendation
- Essay
Detailed procedures for PhD programs
Detailed procedures for Master’s Degree programs
Undergraduate Degree Programs
- If you haven't already, you must apply to UTA before you can apply to our program (click here for UTA admissions).
- Fill out an online interest form if this has not already been done (click here);
- Attend a Peer Advising Student Session (PASS) [recommended for all new students]
- Set up an appointment with an advisor to create a degree plan
- Meet with advisor, review degree plan, and at the end confirm that you want to be admitted as an INTS student.
Admission Requirements
Graduate Degree Programs
- Factors considered include GPA, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, essay, field of study, community service, multilingual proficiency, and community service.
- Applicants may be admitted unconditionally or on probation.
- Applicants may also be denied admission or admitted on a provisional or deferred basis.
Detailed requirements for PhD programs
Detailed requirements for Master’s Degree programs
Detailed requirements for Certificate programs
- Admission to University of Texas Arlington
- 2.25 cumulative GPA at UTA (If GPA is 2.0-2.25 student may declare as "INTS-intended")
- 30+ credits completed (If less than 30, then may declare as "INTS-intended")
Financial Aid
In addition to Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs), internships, employment, and loans, the School has financial aid available specifically for students of regional planning, urban studies, public service, and public administration. Please see:
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