REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION

1. Online Application & Application Fee

Apply using the ApplyTexas.org website.

2. Statement of Purpose

Rule of thumb is to keep this concise, no more than two printed pages, double-spaced if printed.  But, it is uploaded within the online application (#1).

3. Three (3) Letters of Academic Reference


You will provide names and emails for your recommenders as part of online application (#1).  Please contact us by email if your recommender is not able to use this method.

4. Copies of Official Transcripts


The Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC) requires a copy of your official transcript from each college and/or university that you have attended. U.S. applicants who have taken coursework through an Exchange Program, Semester Abroad or Study Abroad, please contact an Admissions Counselor at GIAC (512-475-7391) to determine if you need an original transcript from the foreign institution. These can be scanned and uploaded with your other required documents from your Application Status Page.  Once you are admitted, you will need to send a hard copy of the official transcript.  

Go here and scroll down to see instructions on submitting transcripts:  http://www.utexas.edu/ogs/admissions/howtous.html 

5. Official GRE Scores

Sent electronically from the Educational Testing Service (ETS).  Request that your scores go to The University of Texas at Austin (#6882).

6. TOEFL score (or IELTS)

International Students only, request that you scores go to The University of Texas at Austin (#6882). Click on link to see more detail.

7. Résumé


Upload after submitting the main application from your Application Status Page.

8. Academic Writing Sample            


Upload from your Application Status Page, after you submit your online application.  This sample is an example of a report, article, review, or anything that you've written for a class (or similar).  No page limit, we recommend something at least 5-10 pages long.

9. Portfolio

Please submit up to 20 minutes of the best examples of your filmmaking work. We are open to all genres and styles.  Include detailed descriptions or a separate document (PDF) that lists the works you are including, related information about them (medium, dimensions, date completed, etc.), and your priority for viewing.

In the Slideroom.com application you will be able to create a login and upload your portfolio materials.  If you have problems with this system, please contact our Graduate Program Coordinator.