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First-Year Admissions

The Texas Admissions office handles admission of first-year undergraduate students to The University of Texas at Austin. For admission requirements and additional information — such as locating your local admissions counselor, campus and event registration, financial aid and housing — visit the UT Office of Admissions.

Cockrell School of Engineering Application Deadline: December 1

Summer or fall admission only; there is no spring admission.

First-year applicants seeking admission to the Cockrell School must meet the Calculus Readiness Requirement by the December 1 admissions application deadline.

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Additional Undergraduate Admissions Resources:

Applying to Texas Engineering (PDF one-pager)

Engineering Honors Program (for prospective and current students)

Admitted Student FAQs and Next Steps for Admitted Freshmen

New Student Orientation (for admitted first-year students)

External Transfer (from another institution)

Internal Transfer (from another college/school at UT Austin or another major within the Cockrell School)