Graduate Program -- Admissions, Requirements and Deadlines!
Admission Deadline: January 15!
Admission to the Human Development and Family Sciences Program (HDFS) is based on academic merit, a personal statement outlining the applicant's background, research interests, career goals, letters of recommendation, and work samples or other evidence of academic promise. The Admission Committee also examines the fit between applicants’ goals and the goals of the program. Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree prior to beginning the graduate program. A master’s degree is not required for admission. HDFS only accepts applicants for the Ph.D. program and only for the Fall semester. Approximately 15% of applicants are accepted for admission. Admissions decisions are made by the Graduate Admissions Committee on the basis of review of each applicant’s particular profile of strengths. Admitted students have different profiles. Some, for example, have extremely high test scores or grade point averages where as others have unusually strong prior research experience. International students should first contact the Graduate and International Admissions Center for information on application to the University of Texas at Austin. They will then assist you with applications to the various programs.
Graduate Program: How to Apply
Applying for admission to the Ph.D. program in Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin requires the following materials. These materials should be sent directly to the graduate school (see Part 1, below). In addition, we also recommend that you send copies of some materials directly to the HDFS graduate program (see Part 2, below).
The Graduate School requires an application that can be obtained and submitted online.
The items listed below are required by the Graduate and International Admission's Center.
1) Online application
2) Official transcripts
3) Official GRE test scores
4) $50 application fee
1.) Supplemental Application
2.) Three academic recommendation letters attached to request for reference forms
3.) Statement of Purpose
4.) Copies of transcripts
5.) Copies of GRE test scores
6.) Writing sample and resume (suggested)
The supplemental application, letters of reference, and statement of purpose can be downloaded.
HDFS Application Forms
Once completed, the supplemental items listed under Part 2 should be sent to:
Maria Acosta
Graduate Coordinator - HDFS
The University of Texas at Austin
Department of Human Development and Family Sciences
SEA 2.412/A2700
One University Station
Austin, TX 78712
USA
512-475-8800
The following are helpful URL's:
APPLICATION STATUS CHECK:
http://utdirect.utexas.edu/nr/appstat.html
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
http://www.utexas.edu/student/finaid
HOUSING:
http://www.utexas.edu/student/housing
http://longhornliving.org/
Graduate School Professional Development Program provides courses, workshops and resources for UT graduate students.
