MS/MBA Application Process

All applications in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business are reviewed holistically. Click to download a printable MBA-MS Application Checklist.

One-on-one Advising for Prospective students: Schedule an individual appointment here and select "Admissions" after selecting a location.

UNT will continue to require ApplyTexas applications with supporting documents for FALL 2024 and SPRING 2025 applications.  The updated application process for summer 2025 and all following semesters will be posted below in the next few weeks. For now, if you are planning to apply to FALL or SPRING, here is your process to apply to Fall 2024 or Spring 2025:

Recommended deadlines:

We have rolling admission for most programs (allowing you to apply as late as two or three weeks prior to your desired starting semester), but you might find these recommended deadlines helpful:

Desired Starting Semester

Domestic Applicant Deadline

International Applicant Deadline*

Summer

April 15

March 15

Fall

June 15

May 15

Spring

October 15

September 15

(*note – online MBA programs not available to students seeking an F1 student Visa)

ApplyTexas Application:

Complete UNT Toulouse Graduate School Application via https://goapplytexas.org/  

  • Be sure you have indicated a completed bachelor’s
  • Select that you are seeking a GRADUATE program of study
  • Select University of North Texas (not University of North Texas-Dallas)
  • You will not remit payment or upload any documents through ApplyTexas.
  • After submission of your ApplyTexas application, you will follow the steps below:

Official transcripts:
  • UNT Alumni are not required to submit transcripts except for institutions attended after leaving UNT.
  • Alumni from other U.S. Institutions: Request that all colleges/universities from which you have been enrolled submit official transcripts to UNT.
  • Applicants with international academic documents will upload copies of official documents and, if admitted, provide official copies once on campus.

Submission contact information for official transcripts:

Email: GradAdmission@unt.edu

University of North Texas Toulouse Graduate School
1155 Union Circle #305459 (USPS)
1147 Union Circle, ESSC Room 354 (UPS/FedEx)
Denton, TX 76203-5017

Activate EUID and my.unt.edu portal:

Within 3 business days you will receive an email from UNT with a pin number for your UNT EUID. You should then activate your UNT EUID and your my.unt.edu portal. 

Remit application fee and upload required documents

through task list on www.my.unt.edu :

  • Follow task to remit $75.00 application fee.
  • Statement of Purpose to include summary of unique events, life experiences, and qualifications that you feel distinguish your candidacy. Should not exceed 600 to 700 words (Exception: if applying to the MBA Music Business – essay of 300-500 words with links to portfolio).
  • Resume/CV
  • Three (3) letters/forms of recommendation from professional and/or academic references:
    • If reviewers send letters, they must be signed and on letterhead of reviewer or in lieu of letterhead, the recommender can email RCoBMasters@unt.edu directly from their PROFESSIONAL/COMPANY email.
    • Rather than a letter, the reviewer may submit their recommendation via the rec form ( downloadable form ).
    • The applicant may upload these to My.UNT or the recommender(s) may email them directly to RCoBMasters@unt.edu .

Interview: Only required of applicants to the MBA Management Consulting Cohort or the MBA Sport Entertainment Management Cohort.

GMAT/GRE scores : Unless waived, submit directly to UNT (GRE code is 6481, no code required for GMAT). Testing waiver conditions provided below*

*GMAT/GRE WAIVER POLICY:
  • Testing is waived for applicants who have earned a doctoral or professional doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Testing is waived for applicants to non-STEM programs with a Master’s degree and a 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited institution. Waiver is based on a 3.5 GPA for all applicants to STEM programs.
  • Testing is waived for applicants to non-STEM programs with a Bachelor’s degree and a 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited institution. Waiver is based on a 3.5 GPA for all applicants to STEM programs.

Determining GMAT/GRE Waiver Eligibility:

If an applicant qualifies for a waiver of test scores, the waiver will be extended automatically upon verification of the applicant’s GPA. Work experience or other assessments will not be considered in lieu of GMAT or GRE exam scores. If you attended U.S. institutions, you may email copies of transcripts to Julie.Jernigan@unt.edu to determine eligibility of testing waiver prior to applying.  If you attended international institutions, your eligibility will be determined after you apply and your transcripts are evaluated. If you have an evaluation from a NACES member ( https://www.naces.org/members .), you may email a copy to Julie.Jernigan@unt.edu prior to applying to confirm eligibility based on cumulative GPA. Last-60-credit hour GPA will be confirmed by UNT international evaluators. 

If test score requirement is not waived:

Scores may not be more than (5) years old. Recommended scores: GMAT 520-570 or GRE 153 verbal/154 quant. Applicants may test at a testing center or take the test via online format. You must request official scores be sent to the Toulouse Graduate School at UNT.

For GMAT information, visit:  https://www.mba.com/ .
For GRE information, visit:  https://www.ets.org