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Application Timeline: OTCAS
It's important you apply as early as possible since completing your application can be a lengthy process, and since
application processing times vary throughout the cycle. Below is a suggested timeline that includes key actions to keep the application process on track. This timeline may need to be adjusted based on the programs' deadlines and requirements.
1. Research programs you wish to apply to. Pay special attention to:
- Cycle dates and deadline requirements.
- Application fees.
- Evaluation requirements.
- Minimum requirements, including:prerequisites, standardized test scores,supplemental applications, foreign evaluations,etc.
2. Ask your schools to send you the official transcripts you'll need to enter your coursework.
3. Begin contacting potential evaluators to confirm their participation.
4. Begin drafting your personal essay.
5. Review the instructions in this Help Center and the OTCAS Applicant Responsibilities.
1. Create your account.
2. Complete the Colleges Attended section.
3. Complete the Evaluations section.
1. Ask your schools to send official transcripts directly to OTCAS. If there are any holds on your account at a school, resolve them now to avoid delays in sending transcripts.
2. Begin entering coursework into your application.
3. If you want to use the Professional Transcript Entry (PTE) service, sign up and submit your payment.
4. Check in with your evaluators to confirm that they received the evaluation request via email.
1. Complete and submit your application.
2. Review the verification process.
3. If you paid for PTE, monitor your emails for information on the review process and be sure to approve your coursework in a timely manner.
4. Monitor your application for receipt of transcripts and letters of evaluation and follow up on any missing items.
Continue monitoring your application until your status is Verified.
After Deadline Download a copy of your application for your records.
After Deadline Download a copy of your application for your records.
Waiver Instructions
Applications Instructions
STEP 1: Submit a completed OTCAS application by November 1.
STEP 2: Submit the non-refundable UTRGV graduate application fee to process your application to UTRGV. The fee is $50 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants. You will receive an email from gradadmissions@utrgv.edu with payment instructions. Payment can be made online using a credit card or electronic check.