Admissions

We are excited that you are interested in the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology!

We offer Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees in the following subjects:

• Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communications
• History
• Latin American Studies
• Literature
• Philosophy
• Visual and Performing Arts

Master of Arts (MA) degrees in the following subjects:

• Art History
• Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communications: Emerging Media Studies
• History
• History of Ideas
• Humanities
• Latin American Studies
• Literature
• Visual and Performing Arts

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in:

• Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communications: Animation
• Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communications: Creative Practice
• Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communications: Game Development

As well as the following Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs:

• Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communications
• History of Ideas
• Humanities
• Literature
• Visual and Performing Arts

First-Year Students

UTD offers a thriving atmosphere for first-year students to find their community. In UTD’s 300-plus student organizations and honor societies, there are lots of places for Bass School students to connect. Take a look at the student organizations and ensembles within the Bass School.

Prospective first-time-in-college freshman and transfer students who would like to speak with an admissions counselor about undergraduate admission and enrollment to UT Dallas can schedule a virtual appointment online.

For admissions decision or application status check please reach out to admission@utdallas.edu.

If you are going to live on campus, the Bass School has a Living Learning Community for first-year students. Additionally, first-year students enroll in a First Year Seminar during their first fall semester. This class is designed to introduce students to UTD and the Bass School, as well as help them navigate the transition to university life.

Current high school students with additional questions about the Bass School’s degree plans, AP, CLEP and transfer credit can request a virtual or in-person “Bass School Prospective High School Student” meeting.

Transfer Students

The Bass School welcomes transfer students. Our school has an incredibly diverse population of students. We have transfer students who are coming after one or two years at another institution as well as students who are returning to academics later in life. We have students who are working full-time or managing families or other large responsibilities. Our academic advisors work hard to support each student in their unique situation.

Transfer Guides

Students who are wanting to know what they can take off-campus at a Texas community college should consult the UTD Transfer Plan for their major. To check the transferability of courses not listed on the transfer plan, please consult the Transfer Equivalencies page and search by the institution where the course was taken. Do note that only courses with a grade of C or better will be considered for transfer credit.

Students who have taking 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 notify your advisor if you have any of these credits.

Military veterans may be eligible to receive credit for their service experience. During your academic advising, please notify your advisor that you are interested these credits.

All policies regarding transfer credit, credit by exam, and military credit are posted within the Undergraduate Student Catalog.

Current community college or university students who are interested in transferring into one of the Bass School’s majors may ask their questions to their assigned Academic Advisor. Advisors are assigned based on the student’s major and last name.   

Steps to Undergraduate Enrollment

1. Talk to us. 

Your first place to start is with UTD pre-admissions counseling. The UTD Office of Admissions has a team to help you navigate the admissions process. They can also do unofficial articulations of your transcripts. Their website also has lots of great information about admission requirements and what you need to do to apply to UTD.

2. Apply.

Get step-by-step directions on the University’s admissions website. 

3. Attend.

Once you have received you admissions offer to UTD, your first two steps are to confirm your plans to attend UTD in Galaxy/Orion and sign up for an orientation (freshman or transfer). Please refer to the First Year Experience and Student Transition Services for full lists of post-admissions tasks.

First-year students and transfer students will be advised after their orientation holds have been removed by completing the online modules.

Review steps after admission for freshman students. 

Steps after admission for transfer students.

Graduate Students

Our unique graduate programs provide students with a flexible, interdisciplinary context in which to pursue a personalized course of study. Our curriculum is designed to allow study that crosses and transforms traditional disciplinary lines. This flexible design allows faculty members to create learning communities based on mutual interests and in response to the educational needs of students.

Explore graduate programs.

Learn more about the graduate degree application process.

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