Admission Information
The Admissions Process to the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies is divided into a process for U.S Citizens and a different process for International Students. Please choose the one below that applies to you.
Admission Tips
Below are some helpful tips to help your application not be delayed.
- Include your full name on every page and student ID (if known).
- Print documents one-sided on letter size (8.5” x 11”) paper.
- All documentation must be in English.
- Do not staple pages together.
- Always include accurate contact information (email preferred method).
- All recommendation letters must be signed and on letterhead. Read recommendation information carefully.
- If business cards are included, they should be taped to the corresponding page.
- Essays should match topic and be no more than 600-700 words.
- Notify mbaCoB@unt.edu when you have completed the GMAT or GRE.
- A cover page is not required. Include name in header .
Deadlines
US Citizens and Permanent Resident Deadlines
NOTE: Submission of all application materials and transcripts in advance of the following deadlines is recommended for all applicants.| Semester | US Student Admission Deadline | GMAT |
| Spring | November 1 | Oct 1 |
| Summer | April 15 | March 15 |
| Fall | July 1 | June 1 |
International Deadlines
NOTE: Submission of all application materials and transcripts at least 3 months in advance of the following deadlines is recommended for all international applicants.
| Semester | Abroad | US Transfer |
| Fall | February 1 | March 1 |
| Spring | October 15 | November 1 |
| Summer | April 1 | May 1 |
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents Process
Ready to apply to UNT and/or IELI? UNT's application process is easy! Just follow the steps below:
- Complete and Submit your Application
- Submit Non-Refundable Application Fee
- Submit Official Transcripts
- Submit Supporting Documentation
- Submit Official GMAT/GRE Scores
- Check Status Online
1. Complete and Submit your Application
You may apply in one of the following ways:
Apply Online
The application form to use depends on the career for which you are applying.
- If you are applying to UNT as a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral student, please complete the Texas Common Application at www.applytexas.org.
2. Submit Non-Refundable Application Fee
Once you have completed your application, you will need to submit your application fee. Fee amounts are $50 for US Citizens and Permanent Residents.
3. Submit Official Transcripts
Secondary school graduates must send official secondary credentials and graduation certificates, if applicable.
If you have ever attended and/or graduated from a university, you must send official transcripts from all universities attended.
University of North Texas
Toulouse School of Graduate Studies
1155 Union Circle #305459 (USPS)
1147 Union Circle #354 (UPS/FedEx)
Denton, Tx 76203
E-mail: gradsch@unt.edu
Toll Free: 1.888.868.4723
Phone: 940.565.2383
Fax: 940-565-2414
The Toulouse School of Graduate Studies will check transcripts for minimum GPA requirements of 3.0 on the last 60 hours of a bachelor degree, or a 2.8 overall GPA, or a 3.4 on a Masters degree.
4. Submit Supporting Documentation
Mail Documentation to:
College of Business
Graduate Programs Office
1155 Union Circle #311160 (USPS)
1167 Union Circle, Room 229 (UPS/FedEx)
Denton, Texas 76203-5017
You may fax your documentation to 940.369.8978 or email to mbaCoB@unt.edu. Your full name and student ID must be included on ALL pages.
Essay
Essay of unique events, life experiences, and qualifications that you feel distinguish your candidacy and will add to the value of the class. (Must be no more than 600 – 700 words)
Resume
A resume consisting of work and academic experience.
Three Recommendations
Three (3) recommendationare required. Recommendations must be signed and dated on letterhead. Alternatively, recommendation forms may be downloaded. All recommendations should be professional or academic in nature, not from friends, family or clergy. No more than two letters may be from professors of the same university or supervisors of the same company. Professors must be different colleges if they are from the same university. Your full name and student ID must be included on ALL pages.
5. Submit Official GMAT/GRE Scores
The College of Business prefers the GMAT be taken but will accept the GRE if it has already been taken. Scores must be less than 7 years old for MS in Accounting Programs and 10 years old for other MBA or MS degrees. Scores may take 4-6 weeks to be processed and must be received before the deadline. Average Score: 510 (lower scores may be considered with high GPAs or recommendations.)
| Semester | Application Deadline | It is recommended to take the GMAT by: |
| Summer | April 15 | March 15 |
| Fall | July 1 | June 1 |
| Spring | Nov 1 | October 1 |
GMAT
The GMAT is US $250.00 and is due upon scheduling an appointment by calling 1-800-717-GMAT or online at: www.mba.com. Fall 2008 average is 508.
GRE
The institutional code for the University of North Texas is 6481. Be sure that you DO NOT put in a departmental code. Scheduling an appointment by calling 866-473-4373 or online at www.gre.org. Fall 2008 average is 1046.
6. Check Status Online
There are two ways to check your status.
- To check if your transcripts and GMAT/GRE scores have been submitted: The Toulouse School of Graduate Studies (TSGS) will send you an email and pin number to check online at: www.my.unt.edu. You will need to activate your EUID with the pin number and click on Admissions Status.
- To check if your supporting documents (essay, resume, recommendation) have been submitted: Email your full name and student ID to mbaCoB@unt.edu.
International Admission
Deadlines
NOTE: Submission of all application materials and transcripts at least 3 months in advance of the following deadlines is recommended for all international applicants.| Semester | Abroad | US Transfer |
| Fall | February 1 | March 1 |
| Spring | October 15 | November 1 |
| Summer | April 1 | May 1 |
Ready to apply to UNT and/or IELI? UNT's application process is easy! Just follow the steps below:
1. Complete and Submit your Application2. Submit Non-Refundable Application Fee
3. Submit Official Transcripts
4. Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
5. Submit International Student Statement of Finances
6. Submit Supporting Documentation
7. Submit Official GMAT/GRE Scores
8. Check Status Online
1. Complete and Submit your Application
http://www.international.unt.edu/pages/view/lang/en_US/id/apply
You may apply in one of the following ways:
Apply Online
The application form to use depends on the career for which you are applying.
- If you are applying to UNT as a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral student, please complete the Texas Common Application at www.applytexas.org
- If you are applying to IELI to study English (including GPC applicants), please complete the Online Application to IELI at https://www.international.unt.edu/forms/apply-ieli/program/lang/en_US.
- If you are applying for conditional admission to UNT as well as to IELI, please do not use either of the online forms above; instead, you should apply by mail as described below.
Apply By Mail
You may also choose to apply by mail; to do so, please download and print out the application form. (You will need to download and install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program to open the file.)
International Admission
302 S Ave B, Info Science Bldg, Room 288 (UPS/FedEx)
1155 Union Circle #311067 (USPS)
Denton, Tx 76203
Fax: 940-565-2414
2. Submit Non-Refundable Application Fee
Once you have completed your application, you will need to submit your application fee. Fee amounts are as follows:
| Applying To | Fee Amount |
| IELI Only | US$ 75 |
| UNT Only | US$ 75 |
| IELI (or GPC) and UNT | US$ 150 |
You may pay these fees in any of the ways described on our making payments page. Link http://www.international.unt.edu/pages/view/id/payment/lang/en_US
3. Submit Official Transcripts
Secondary school graduates must send official secondary credentials and graduation certificates, if applicable.
If you have ever attended and/or graduated from a university, you must send official transcripts from all universities attended.
The Toulouse School of Graduate Studies will check transcripts for minimum GPA requirements of 3.0 on the last 60 hours of a bachelor degree, or a 2.8 overall GPA, or a 3.4 on a Masters degree.
4. Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
All applicants to UNT must show proof of English language proficiency. For International students, this is most commonly demonstrated through TOEFL. However, we accept more methods of English proficiency than most other 4-year universities in the U.S. because of the international experience of our employees and their knowledge of international curriculums. See the list of acceptable measures below.
NOTE: UNT has made changes to its English Language Proficiency requirements, effective August 2007.
1. English Study at IELI:
Completion of Level 6 of the IELI at UNT qualifies you to enter:
1. All undergraduate degree programs
2. All graduate degree programs except:
- English Literature requires TOEFL 233 computer (MA) and 267 computer (PhD)
- Completion of Level 6 of the IELI at UNT qualifies you to enter UNT.
- Official Transcript showing graduation from accredited U.S. high school or U.S. Department of Defense school overseas: attended for at least 3 years - Remember! Send your SAT or ACT scores.
- Official Transcript of U.S. Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree - Degree must be posted.
- Graduation with a degree (High School, BA, MA, Doctorate) from an accredited school in other English-speaking countries: Anguilla, Antigua/Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Guyana, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica/other West Indies, Liberia, Montserrat, New Zealand, South Africa, St. Helena, St. Kitts, & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caico Isle, United Kingdom, and Virgin Islands. 3. English Language Proficiency Tests accepted by UNT (Arrange to have test scores sent to UNT):
- To check if your transcripts and GMAT/GRE scores have been submitted: The Toulouse School of Graduate Studies (TSGS) will send you an email and pin number to check online at: www.my.unt.edu. You will need to activate your EUID with the pin number and click on Admissions Status.
- To check if your supporting documents (essay, resume, recommendation) have been submitted: Email your full name and student ID to mbaCoB@unt.edu.
| Test | Score |
| CAE | B or higher |
| CPE | C or higher |
| GCE, GCSE, IGCSE (except Sri Lanka) | C or higher in English Language |
| IELTS | Overall band 6.5 or higher |
| Institutional TOEFL | no longer accepted |
| TOEFL | 213 computer |
| Internet (iBT) Reading - 20 Speaking - 19 Listening - 21 Writing - 17 (or a total score of 79) |
|
| 1. Original score sent from ETS (or copy to be verified by International Admissions) 2. Score must be less than 2 years old. Student may provide a certified older score if student has been continuously studying at a U.S. college/university. | |
| WASC, KCSE, SSCE sent directly from Examination's Council to UNT | B or higher in English Language |
| SAT (Critical Reading and Writing Sections) | 500 or higher on both sections |
| MELAB (official version) | 80 or higher |
| AP English language and Composition Exams | 3.0 or higher on both sections |
| Course/Degree/Diploma | Score |
| IB (International Baccalaureate) | Grade 5 or higher |
| English composition 1 and 2, passed at a U.S. institution, which counts as transfer credit at UNT (not ESL) | B or higher |
| Articulation partners, as pre-arranged |
5. Submit International Student Statement of Finances
Submit International Student Statement of Finances, with Sponsor's Statement (if not your own personal funds) and bank statement or proof of finances (refer to the list of acceptable support documents for more information). See amounts required for I-20.
6. Submit Supporting Documentation
Mail Documentation to:
UNT College of Business
Graduate Programs Office
1155 Union Circle #311160 (USPS)
1167 Union Circle, Room 229 (UPS/FedEx)
Denton, Texas 76203-5017
You may fax your documentation to 940.369.8978 or email to mbaCoB@unt.edu. Your full name and student ID must be included on ALL pages.
Essay
Essay of unique events, life experiences, and qualifications that you feel distinguish your candidacy and will add to the value of the class. (Must be no more than 600 – 700 words)
Resume
A resume consisting of work and academic experience.
Three Recommendations
Three (3) recommendationare required. Recommendations must be signed and dated on letterhead. Alternatively, recommendation forms may be downloaded. All recommendations should be professional or academic in nature, not from friends, family or clergy. No more than two letters may be from professors of the same university or supervisors of the same company. Professors must be different colleges if they are from the same university. Your full name and student ID must be included on ALL pages.
7. Submit Official GMAT/GRE Scores
The College of Business prefers the GMAT be taken but will accept the GRE if it has already been taken. Scores must be less than 7 years old for MS in Accounting Programs and 10 years old for other MBA or MS degrees. Scores may take 4-6 weeks to be processed and must be received before the deadline. Average Score: 510 (lower scores may be accepted with high GPAs or recommendations.)
| Semester | It is recommended to take the GMAT by: |
| Summer | March 15 |
| Fall | June 1 |
| Spring | October 1 |
GMAT
The GMAT is US $250.00 and is due upon scheduling an appointment by calling 1-800-717-GMAT or online at: www.mba.com. Fall 2008 average is 508.
GRE
The institutional code for the University of North Texas is 6481. Be sure that you DO NOT put in a departmental code. Scheduling an appointment by calling 866-473-4373 or online at www.gre.org. Fall 2008 average is 1046.
8. Check Status Online
There are two ways to check your status.
