The University of Texas at Austin Office of Admissions states in its FAQ that the regular deadline for fall 2027 first-year applicants is December 1, that all remaining materials, including official SAT or ACT scores sent directly by the testing agency, must be received by December 10, and that all decisions will be released by February 15, 2027. Irvine seniors have 23 days until the deadline; the university requires test scores, so students who have not yet sent scores should plan ahead.
Who Is Affected by the UT Austin December 1 Deadline
The Early Action deadline of October 15 has passed, so students applying now use the regular deadline. The two rounds are as follows:
| Round | Online application deadline | Remaining materials deadline | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action (nonbinding) | October 15 | October 22 | Admission or deferral by January 15, 2027 |
| Regular deadline | December 1 | December 10 | By February 15, 2027 |
The university states that Early Action provides no advantage in the review process. It encourages summer and fall first-year applicants to use the Common App, and the choice of application system does not affect the decision. UT Austin does not conduct admission interviews and does not consider demonstrated interest. Letters of recommendation are optional, with a maximum of two, and the resume is optional for first-year applicants. Automatic admission applies to Texas students in the top 5% of their class; California students are considered through holistic review.
What UT Austin Applicants Should Do Now
Arrange official score reports. Applicants must submit official SAT or ACT scores sent directly by the testing agency, and official Classical Learning Test (CLT) scores are also accepted; self-reported scores on the application are not sufficient. The university does not superscore and uses the highest score from a single test date. ACT scores with or without the Science section are treated equally.
Check the calculus readiness requirement. Applicants to the Cockrell School of Engineering, the Jackson School of Geosciences, computer science, and certain majors in the College of Natural Sciences must show calculus readiness. A calculus course in progress or a spring AP Calculus exam does not count unless the final grade or exam score is available by December 10.
Prepare the financial aid application at the same time. There is no separate scholarship application; students are considered by applying for admission and submitting the appropriate financial aid application, and eligible students should complete the FAFSA.
For out-of-state public university planning and score sending, see the EDUBUS College Planning service and Standardized Test Prep. The university states that scores must be received by the deadline to be considered, so before registering for a December test, confirm that the score can arrive by December 10.
Sources
- The University of Texas at Austin Office of Admissions: Frequently Asked Questions (accessed November 8, 2026)
- The University of Texas at Austin Office of Admissions: Review & Decision Process (accessed November 8, 2026)
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