TOEFL International applicants - Take the TOEFL/IELTS. An overall score of 550 (paper test), 213 (computer-based test), or 79 (internet-based test) on the TOEFL is considered the minimum acceptable for admission to UT Austin and the Sociology program. There are no individual section minimums for Sociology. IELTS International applicants - Take the TOEFL/IELTS. An overall band of 6.5 on the IELTS is considered the minimum acceptable for admission to UT Austin and the Sociology program. There are no individual section minimums for Sociology. GRE Take the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE. The GRE writing portion is NOT considered.

PS Statement of purpose. No longer than 3 pages (double-spaced). CV Curriculum vitae or resume. To be submitted online on the Online Admissions Status Check page, after submitting and paying for the application Fee $65 for US applicants, $90 for international applicants. RL Three letters of recommendation. Recommenders will be automatically notified by email with instructions on how to upload their letters once applicants have submitted and paid for their application. Letters and materials sent through folio services (such as Interfolio) WILL NOT be accepted. Transcript OFFICIAL transcripts for each senior college attended. To be submitted online on the Online Admissions Status Check page, after submitting and paying for the application. Note: each transcript can be uploaded ONLY ONCE, so please make sure the correct and full version of each transcript is being uploaded. Junior and community college transcripts are NOT necessary.