Prospective Students

Admission Information

Please read this page fully for details about MS/MBA application deadlines and the application process, and download an Application Checklist PDF here. All applications in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business are reviewed holistically. Prospective and admitted students are encouraged to schedule advising appointments or attend one of our virtual information sessions to find out more about our MBA and MS programs and application process. If you are ALREADY ADMITTED (but have not yet started your program) and need to UPDATE to a later term, please see this information.

Deadlines

The deadlines below reflect the last possible day to apply through UNT GradCAS. Applying earlier is recommended to ensure a timely admission decision and, assuming admission, course registration prior to the start of the semester.

*If seeking an F1 Visa and do not yet reside in the U.S., you should apply a minimum of two months PRIOR to the dates listed to allow time for issuance of an I20.

Applicant Guidelines

1. Please confirm that your program is available for your desired semester prior to applying to avoid future update fees. If in doubt, please contact us.
2. If you are seeking UNT scholarships (which are highly competitive and merit-based), this may impact your desired start date: All scholarship awards for the academic year are announced by June, so mid-year scholarship applications for a Spring start are not available.
3. International applicants must apply to the FALL or SPRING semesters only, with the exception of the MBA Management Cohort (summer application for all applicants to the Cohort).
4. If applying as an international applicant and will require a Visa, you will need additional time to request an I20 and secure a Visa appointment in advance of your desired semester. Future updates to your application, if required, will incur an additional application fee, so select your desired semester with care.

G. Brint Ryan College of Business MBA and MS Application Process

Submit application via GradCAS. Prior to applying, ensure your desired program is available for your desired starting semester and status (domestic vs. international).

Educational History and Transcripts

Applicants must list ALL colleges and universities attended or currently attending. Failure to list full academic history will delay processing.

• Request all U.S. transcripts via CAS
• Upload your official copies of all International Transcripts/marksheets/Degree Certificates (official copies from your institution will be required if admitted)
• UNT students/alumni do not need to request/upload unless they have attended any schools since leaving UNT but must still list full educational history (transferring institutions and UNT)

Essay of 600-700 words for all applicants:
Original narrative about your goals and what distinguishes you as a strong candidate for this program.

(applicants to the MBA Music Business should submit 300-400 words and include portfolio links)

Resume/CV: Upload to GradCAS.

Three (3) Recommendations from Professional and/or Academic references if required for your desired program*:

• Inform your recommenders about the process and that they will be completing the recommendation electronically.
• Request their preferred email address and ask that they monitor that inbox for your recommendation request (which will come from support@unt.myliaison.com), including any junk or spam folders.
• Ask that- when prompted - they indicate that your letters be applicable to current and future applications, in case you need to update.

*Recommendations are NOT required for applications to the MS Business Analytics, MS Information Systems and Technology or to any of the Accounting Master’s programs. All other programs require recommendations.

International Applicants: Please review this page for instructions on transcripts and English Language Proficiency.

GMAT/GRE scores: Required of all applicants unless waived based on GPA (which varies based on program). You may self-report scores, but official scores must be submitted directly to UNT from the testing agency (GRE code is 6481, no code required for GMAT). See waiver policy 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 or to the MS Information Systems and Technology 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 or to the MS Information Systems and Technology 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 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.