How To Apply

Admission to graduate programs at UTA is competitive! Each academic department sets its own admissions requirements and makes independent admission decisions. Submit a Pre-Application Form to see if you qualify to submit a formal application!

1. Submit Application & Pay Application Fee

Statement of Purpose is required with application

Applications cannot be considered before final submission. Application information cannot be edited after final submission. Applicants must submit an application on or before the term due date to be considered for admission.

The application fee can be paid through the application website using a credit card or on the University of Texas at Arlington MyMav Student Center using a credit card. The application fee is $75 for domestic students and $90 for international students.

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2. Submit Transcripts

Degree Certificates are required for international students

You will need to submit transcripts from each college or university you attended to the Office of Admissions. Currently enrolled or former UTA students do not need to request their UTA transcript. If you have submitted your graduate application and have not already requested your official transcripts/degree verification to be sent to UTA and wish to have your application processed with unofficial transcripts/degree verification, upload digital copies of your unofficial transcripts/degree verification.

Review and upload unofficial transcripts at the Graduate Student Transcript/Degree Submission form. 

View our Official Transcript Guidelines for more information.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT GUIDELINES

3. Submit Official GRE Scores

*GRE scores are not required but are strongly encouraged*

Official test scores should be sent directly from the testing agency and must not be older than five years. UTA's ETS institutional code is 6013. The Chemistry & Biochemistry department has no 'minimum requirement' for GRE scores. For instance, the average GRE verbal and quant scores for students accepted into the 2020 class were 155 and 159, respectively. These scores vary year-to-year depending on the applicant pool. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a 'minimum value' to guarantee acceptance. Visit the GRE website to submit scores.

SENDING GRE SCORES

4. Submit Official English Language Scores

UTA accepts TOEFL or IELTS. If your native language is not English, you must demonstrate a sufficient level of skill with the English language to assure success in graduate studies. You are required to submit official test score reports directly from the testing agency unless you hold a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited U.S. institution. Scores must not be older than five years and you are required to submit an official test score report sent directly from the testing agency. UTA's ETS institutional code is 6013.

5. Letters of Recommendation

A minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation are required. Generally, these letters are written by faculty who are familiar with your work and can address your potential for success in graduate school and beyond. Recommendation requests are not sent to the recommender after the applicant submits the application. The recommender will need to e-mail their recommendation letter to the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry using chemgrad@uta.edu . Applicants are encouraged to ensure that all letters of recommendation are received prior to the application deadline.

6. Submit CV or Resume

A current CV or resume with educational background, any related employment experience, and any relevant research experience should be submitted through e-mail to the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry using chemgrad@uta.edu.

7. Application Status

Applicants will be sent an application receipt e-mail 5-10 business days after the application has been submitted. This e-mail will contain your NetID and instructions to activate your MyMav account. You can check your application status in your MyMav account. Please allow a minimum of 14 business days after submitting your documents for it to appear as "complete" in your MyMav account.

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