How To Apply

Admission to graduate programs at UTA is competitive! Each academic department sets its own admissions requirements and makes independent admission decisions. 

All applications for admission will also be considered for assistantships, fellowships, and scholarships. Some of the offers for financial aid are made well before the final deadline for application. Applicants are strongly urged to complete their applications early to take advantage of all the opportunities for financial aid available in the College of Science and the University.

1. Submit Application & Pay Application Fee

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 ApplyUTA portal using a credit card or at 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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Domestic Graduate Student Application

International Graduate Student Application

2. Submit Statement of Purpose

Your statement of purpose will be required with your application to UTA. Your statement of purpose should convince the admissions committee that your achievements show promise for your success in graduate study. Your statement of purpose should cover four different parts;

1. Introduce yourself, your interests, and your motivations.
2. Summarize your undergraduate and previous graduate career.
3. Discuss the relevance of your recent and current activities.
4. Elaborate on your academic/research interests and include research activity faculty you would like to work with in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department. 

Your statement of purpose can be submitted to chemgrad@uta.edu.

3. Submit Transcripts

You will need to submit transcripts from each college or university you attended to the Office of Admissions. Official Degree Certificates are required for international students. Currently enrolled or former UTA students do not need to request their UTA transcript.

Review and upload unofficial transcripts through the ApplyUTA portal.

View our OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT GUIDELINES for more information.

4. 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 2022 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.

5. 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 ensure 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.

6. 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. The recommender will receive an email from ApplyUTA requesting a letter of recommendation on your behalf. You can check the status of your letters in the ApplyUTA portal.  Applicants are encouraged to ensure that all letters of recommendation are received before the application deadline.

7. 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 to chemgrad@uta.edu.

8. Application Status

Applicants will be sent an application receipt e-mail 2-3 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, as well as through the ApplyUTA portal. Please allow a minimum of 7 business days after submitting your documents for it to appear as "complete" in your account.