Please note that applying to UTA is a multi-step process. After being admitted to UTA's graduate school, you will need to complete a program-specific application process. You will be informed by our academic team when/how to complete these steps. Some students, such as international applicants, may have additional requirements. Questions? Email education@uta.edu.
View the admissions requirements for your program in UTA's Official Catalog for the College of Education.
Official CatalogPursuing an advanced certification as a reading specialist through our M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction or principal certification through our M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies or Principal Certification Only program? View your next steps.
Advanced Certification StepsApplicants interested in applying to any of the graduate-level, teacher certification programs (M.Ed. in Teaching with certification, M.Ed .in Special Education with certification, or Initial Teacher Certification Only) should view the steps to become certified to teach in Texas.
Teacher Certification StepsGRE test scores are waived for most College of Education students at this time. Students who opt to take the GRE, should send office test score reports directly from the testing agency. UTA's ETS institutional code is 6013. Individuals may be eligible to receive a 50 percent GRE Fee Reduction voucher for the general test and/or a subject test. Visit the GRE website to learn more about the GRE Fee Reduction Program.
Optional: Visit the GRE WebsiteOur PDF application provides all the information you need to apply to our Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Submit all application materials and any questions about the program to ELPSadvising@uta.edu.
Ph.D. PDF Application
Apply to UTA's Graduate School online, pay the application/admissions fee, and submit your official transcripts. Please check both your official, UTA email account and your personal email for important updates.
Complete the online application.
Apply NowIf you did not submit your application fee at the time of submitting your admissions application, you can pay it online.
Pay Application Fee OnlineStudents who submit unofficial transcripts to be reviewed for admission will still need to submit their official transcripts from their institutions. Official transcripts must be received no later than the 12th class day of a student’s first semester. Submit your official transcripts electronically or by mail. If you have foreign coursework, you must submit official foreign transcripts, or marksheets and diplomas, that bear the original university seal and original signature of the Registrar. UTA will accept course-by-course evaluations from companies with NACES or AICE membership as long as it includes a copy of your official transcript.
Options for Submitting TranscriptsStudents who wish to apply for financial aid must meet certain general eligibility criteria to apply for most need-based financial aid. To be eligible for scholarships students must complete the FAFSA or TASFA application.
Learn more about FAFSA or TAFSA
Apply for program admission by submitting your recommendation forms, transcripts, and other required materials.
After being admitted to UTA's graduate school, you will need to complete a program-specific application process. You will be informed by our academic team when/how to complete these steps. Each academic program sets its own admission criteria. Review the University Catalog for more information about these documents, including letters of recommendation and more.
University CatalogWe offer competitive funding options to help pay for school for many of our programs. Visit our funding page to view and apply for funding opportunities by the required deadline.
Paying for SchoolThe Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires candidates seeking certification to complete all practica in a TEA-approved site. Out-of-state students who do not complete the practicum at a UTA College of Education and TEA-approved site and meet all other TEA requirements do not qualify for Texas educator certification. If seeking certification outside of Texas, please work with your state agency in the state in which you are seeking certification to determine eligibility and to complete any additional requirements. Please note that after successful completion of your UTA College of Education degree, you may request a memo indicating your degree completion. UTA cannot recommend out-of-state students for certification and cannot recommend out-of-state students to take Texas certification exam(s). Additionally, UTA faculty and staff cannot complete out-of-state form requests for individuals seeking certification, licensure, and/or endorsements in another state according to TEA.
Program requirements may change as state/TEA certification requirements change.
As required by Texas HB1508, applicants need to be aware of the following.
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Have questions about your degree plan? Our graduate advisors are here to help you explore your interests and to connect you to critical resources that will support academic, career, and community minded goals.
Have questions about your degree plan? Our graduate advisors are here to help you explore your interests and to connect you to critical resources that will support academic, career, and community minded goals.
Find Your AdvisorMyMav, UTA's student information system, provides efficient, secure, and user-friendly access to manage virtually every aspect of a student's college career. Log in today register for classes, pay your bills, accept your financial aid, and more.
Log Into MyMavWe have resources to help you complete your admissions application as an international graduate student.
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All applications are processed through the Office of Admissions. View the graduate admissions page on the main UTA website for detail.
Office of Graduate Studies
UTA Box 19167
701 S Nedderman Dr
University Administration Building, Suite 333
Arlington, TX 76019
Applicants who do not meet requirements for admission may be admitted under probationary status, as outlined in the Graduate Catalog for each departments.
NOTE: All admissions decisions are under the purview of the academic program and its faculty, and meeting minimum qualification criteria does NOT guarantee admissions.
All students must meet qualifications specified in Texas Administrative Code §227.10 in order to participate in educator preparation programs. Per §227.10, the minimum overall grade point average is 2.5 or at least 2.5 in the last 60 semester credit hours of coursework. Students who do not meet the grade point average requirement should consult with their graduate advisor to determine their eligibility.
