Undergraduate Admission
Drive Change, Define Tomorrow at EPPS.
At the School of Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences, we prepare you to shape the future by addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. Here, you’ll engage with real-world issues, develop innovative solutions, and explore the complex intersections of multidisciplinary fields. Our diverse learning environment fosters critical thinking and hands-on experience, empowering you to become a leader and a change-maker. Whether in the classroom or in the field, EPPS equips you with the tools to drive meaningful change and define a better tomorrow.
Prospective Students
The Office of Admission and Enrollment at UT Dallas offers pre-admission guidance to high school students and potential future students. If you’re a prospective freshman or transfer student interested in discussing undergraduate admissions and enrollment at UT Dallas, you can easily schedule a virtual appointment with an admissions counselor.
To learn more about academic opportunities, upcoming events, financial aid, application details, and more, please fill out this form.
To truly envision yourself as a Comet, we encourage you to visit our campus. Schedule an in-person or virtual campus tour or participate in one of our prospective student events.
Paying for College
UT Dallas provides financial support for eligible students and resources to make higher education more accessible. Approximately 70% of undergraduate students at UT Dallas benefit from various forms of need-based or merit-based financial aid. Visit here to learn more about affordability.
Use the cost calculator to estimate your budget and understand the total cost of attendance.
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Explore the various scholarships, fellowships, and awards offered to students at EPPS.
First-Year Students
If you will be graduating from high school soon or have not enrolled in any post-secondary coursework after high school graduation, apply as a freshman.
All EPPS freshmen are required to take EPPS 1110. This course is designed to introduce incoming students to the intellectual and cultural environment of the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. Students will learn about EPPS majors, research opportunities, careers, and internships.
For information on your admission decision or your application status, email admission@utdallas.edu.
Transfer Students
Join a distinguished group of alumni, current students, and faculty and staff.
WECM/AAS Credits
EPPS is the only school at UTD currently applying WECM/AAS credits to transfer student’s degree plan.
EPPS applies AAS course credits in the following majors:
- Geospatial Information Systems (GIS)
- Criminology
- Public Affairs/Public & Nonprofit Management
The range of AAS courses applied to these majors include business, allied health fields, EMT, law, fire, social work, management, criminology, homeland security, negotiation, and counseling and pharmacology just to name a few.
For more information, click here.
Transfer Information
You should apply for transfer admission if you have completed college-level coursework — excluding the summer following high school graduation. UT Dallas welcomes applications for the fall, spring and summer semesters from students who have begun college work and are in good standing at other higher education institutions.
Consult the UTD Transfer Plan to know what courses can be taken at a Texas community college before transferring to UT Dallas.
To check the transferability of courses not listed on the transfer plan, please consult the Transfer Credit Tool.
Students who have taken Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams should consult the equivalency charts to see which tests UTD awards credit and the scores needed. During your academic advising, please inform your advisor if you have any of these credits.
Campus Life & Career Paths
There are over 300 student organizations and honor societies at UT Dallas. Discover the student organizations sponsored by the School of EPPS.
We know how important it is for students to plan for life before and after graduation. Visit our Student Career Resources page to find internship and job opportunities, explore Undergraduate Experiential Maps, and discover more helpful resources.
Other Applicant Types
There are other ways to gain admission if you have completed a bachelor’s degree, such as pursuing additional degrees, taking courses as a transient student or seeking readmission as a former student.
If you’re unsure which application to use, contact the Office of Admission and Enrollment.
Steps to Undergraduate Enrollment
- Start with pre-admission counseling.
- Apply.
- Once you have received your admission offer, follow the directions for freshman students or transfer students.