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Key dates for first-year applicants
Aug. 1: Application opens
Dec. 1: Deadline to apply
Dec. 10: Deadline to submit supplemental application materials required by College of Fine Arts
Feb. 15: Admission decisions released
May 1: Accept admission and satisfy enrollment deposit
Butler School of Music
Complete the UT Austin application
- Apply online via the Common Application or Apply Texas and select your preferred Butler School of Music major as your first choice
- For a full list of university application requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website
Submit the Butler School of Music application
Visit the Butler School of Music website for specific requirements by instrument or degree program. Requirements include:
- Introductory video
- Prescreen videos
- Composition portfolio
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
- Resume (optional)
- Audition date selection (selected applicants will be invited for a live audition in January)
Department of Art and Art History
Complete the UT Austin application
- Apply online via the Common Application or Apply Texas and select your preferred Department of Art and Art History major as your first choice
- For a full list of university application requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website
Submit additional materials for the Department of Art and Art History
- Studio Art applicants submit an art portfolio and artist statement. Learn more about preparing your portfolio and artist statement.
- Art History and Art Education applicants do not need to submit additional materials.
Department of Theatre and Dance
Complete the UT Austin application
- Apply online via the Common Application or Apply Texas and select your preferred Department of Theatre and Dance major as your first choice
- For a full list of university application requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website
Submit additional materials for the Department of Theatre and Dance
After submitting your application for admission, you will need to submit a headshot and additional items by major:
- Acting (B.F.A.) and Dance (B.F.A.) applicants submit submit 3 pre-screen audition videos
- Theatre Education (B.F.A.) applicants submit a short answer and a video personal introduction & informal teaching demonstration
- B.A. in Theatre & Dance applicants submit an audition video or portfolio, depending on their intended emphasis
Selected applicants may be asked to participate in an audition or interview for final consideration.
Learn more about the requirements for the Department of Theatre and Dance
Department of Design
Complete the UT Austin application
- Apply online via the Common Application or Apply Texas and select your Department of Design major as your first choice
- For a full list of university application requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website
Submit additional materials for the Department of Design
- Design applicants submit a response to our Creative Design Prompt, including a final work and video essay to document your design process.
Learn more about the requirements for the Department of Design
Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies
Complete the UT Austin application
- Apply online via the Common Application or Apply Texas and select your Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies major as your first choice
- For a full list of university application requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website
Additional materials are not required
- We do not require or accept formal portfolios for applicants.
Learn more about the requirements for the Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies
Key dates for external transfer applicants
Aug. 1: ApplyTexas Application opens
Sept. 1: Common Application opens
Dec. 1: Deadline to apply to the Butler School of Music
March 1: Deadline to apply to programs other than music
June: Admissions decisions released
July 1: Accept admission and satisfy enrollment deposit
Butler School of Music
Complete the UT Austin application
- Apply online via the Common Application or Apply Texas and select your preferred Butler School of Music major as your first choice. Important: Music applicants must apply online by Dec. 1 due to auditions in January.
- For a full list of university application requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website. Supporting materials must be submitted by March 1.
Submit the Butler School of Music application
Visit the Butler School of Music website for specific requirements by instrument or degree program. Requirements include:
- Introductory video
- Prescreen videos
- Composition portfolio
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
- Resume (optional)
- Audition date selection (selected applicants will be invited for a live audition in January)
Department of Art and Art History
Complete the UT Austin application
- Apply online via the Common Application or Apply Texas and select your preferred Department of Art and Art History major as your first choice.
- For a full list of university application requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
Submit additional materials for the Department of Art and Art History
- Studio Art applicants submit an art portfolio and artist statement. Learn more about preparing your portfolio and artist statement.
- Art History and Art Education applicants do not need to submit additional materials.
Department of Theatre and Dance
Complete the UT Austin application
- Apply online via the Common Application or Apply Texas and select your preferred Department of Theatre and Dance major as your first choice. Important: we do not currently accept transfer applications to Acting B.F.A.
- For a full list of university application requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website
Submit additional materials for the Department of Theatre and Dance
After submitting your application for admission, you will need to submit a headshot and additional items by major:
- Dance (B.F.A.) applicants submit 3 pre-screen audition videos
- Theatre Education (B.F.A.) applicants submit a short answer and a video personal introduction & informal teaching demonstration
- B.A. in Theatre & Dance applicants submit an audition video or portfolio, depending on their intended emphasis
Selected applicants may be asked to participate in an audition or interview for final consideration.
Learn more about the requirements for the Department of Theatre and Dance
Department of Design
Complete the UT Austin application
- Apply online via the Common Application or Apply Texas and select your preferred Department of Design major as your first choice
- For a full list of university application requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website
Submit additional materials for the Department of Design
- Design applicants submit a response to our Creative Design Prompt, including a final work and video essay to document your design process, and three recent work samples.
Learn more about the requirements for the Department of Design
Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies
Complete the UT Austin application
- Apply online via the Common Application or Apply Texas and select your preferred Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies major as your first choice
- For a full list of university application requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website
Additional materials are not required for the Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies
- The department does not require or accept formal porfolios for applicants.
Learn more about the requirements for the Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies
Current UT students who want to transfer to or add a second major within the College of Fine Arts must complete an internal transfer application. Each school and department in the College of Fine Arts requires different application materials and has unique application deadlines.
For more information about simultaneous majors, visit the University Catalog website.
Key dates for current students (internal UT major change or add)
Feb. 1*: Application opens
May 1*: Deadline to apply to programs other than music
Mid-June: Admissions decisions released
Aug. 1: Deadline to apply to accept admission offer
*The Butler School of Music opens in the fall and is due Dec. 1.
Butler School of Music
Prior to applying
- Review the university’s requirements for applying to change majors or add a double (simultaneous) major
- Attend an information session prior to submitting your Butler School of Music application
Submit the Butler School of Music application
Visit the Butler School of Music website for specific requirements by instrument or degree program. Requirements include:
- Introductory video
- Prescreen videos
- Composition portfolio
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
- Resume (optional)
- Audition date selection (selected applicants will be invited for a live audition in January)
Department of Art and Art History
How to apply
- Review the university’s requirements for applying to change majors or add a double (simultaneous) major
- Submit the university’s internal transfer application, including requirements by major
Requirements for Art Education and Studio Art applicants
- Submit an Art Portfolio of 12-15 artworks, with at least two pieces being composed from direct observation
- Write an Artist Statement: “Please describe the art you make and why you make it. Feel free to elaborate on what your experience with art has been thus far, what art instruction you may have received in school and outside of school, and future goals you have within art”
Requirements for Art History applicants
- Submit a writing sample. The writing sample must be a substantial, well-argued, and clearly written paper involving documented research, including a bibliography and/or appropriate citations, and demonstrating critical analysis. It must have been produced in a college-level course, preferably at UT Austin
Learn more about submitting materials and preparing your portfolio
Department of Theatre and Dance
How to apply
- Review the university’s requirements for applying to change majors or add a double (simultaneous) major
- Submit the university’s internal transfer application, including requirements by major
- Important: we do not currently accept transfer applications for Acting B.F.A.
Submit additional materials for the Department of Theatre and Dance
- Dance (B.F.A.) applicants submit a video pre-screen audition
- B.A. in Theatre & Dance and Dance (B.F.A.) applicant requirements will be posted in January of 2027.
- Theatre Education (B.F.A.) applicants will be asked to participate in an interview for consideration.
Selected applicants may be asked to participate in an audition or interview for final consideration.
Learn more about the requirements for the Department of Theatre and Dance
Department of Design
How to apply
- Review the university’s requirements for applying to change majors or add a double (simultaneous) major
- Submit the university’s internal transfer application, including requirements by major
Submit additional materials for the Department of Design
- Design applicants submit a response to our Creative Design Prompt, including a final work and video essay to document your design process, and three recent work samples.
Learn more about the requirements for the Department of Design
Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies
How to apply
- Review the university’s requirements for applying to change majors or add a double (simultaneous) major
- Submit the university’s internal transfer application, including requirements by major
Submit additional materials for the Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies
- Arts and Entertainment Technologies applicants submit a response to our AET Creative Prompt.
Learn more about the requirements for the Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies
Students who previously enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin and seek to be readmitted after a period of interruption.
Key dates for returning students
May 1: Application deadline for summer enrollment
July 1: Application deadline for fall enrollment
Dec. 1: Application deadline for spring enrollment
How to apply for readmission
Returning students submit the university’s application for readmission, which does not require students to complete major-specific items, e.g., auditions or art samples.
All returning students are readmitted to their previous major. Students who desire to change majors must first be readmitted and then pursue the internal transfer process.