Admissions
Come be a part of one of the top geosciences programs in the country! At the Jackson School of Geosciences, undergraduate students get the education and experience they need to make a change in the world. Geoscientists work in the field, the lab, and with high performance computers to seek a greater understanding of Earth. Geoscientists help protect the planet by studying it, learning from it, and predicting what the future will bring.
Visit Us!
Are you a high school or transfer student interested in attending the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin? Come visit us on campus! We offer information sessions throughout the year and also participate in campus-wide Admission events such as Texas Preview and Welcome to Texas. You can view and register for these sessions on the Visit UT website.
Tentative Summer 2026 Information Session Dates:
- Friday, June 12
- Friday, June 26
- Friday, July 10
- Friday, July 17
- Friday, July 24
If you can’t make it to campus for one of these sessions, please reach out to geoundergrad@jsg.utexas.edu so we can coordinate a session for you and your family either in-person or virtually.
Ready to Apply?
First-Year Students
The deadline to submit your UT application for Fall 2027 admission is December 1, 2026 (apply by November 1, 2026 to meet the Early Action deadline). To apply for the Jackson School, be sure to:
- Select a Jackson School major on your Common App application.
- Submit all admissions materials as noted by the University’s Office of Admissions in addition to all major-specific materials for the Jackson School of Geosciences.
- Check your UT “MyStatus” page to ensure all application materials have been received. More about MyStatus is here.
External Transfer Students (students enrolled at other universities)
The deadline to submit your UT application for Fall 2027 admission is March 1, 2027. To apply for the Jackson School, be sure to:
- Select a Jackson School major on your Common App application.
- Submit all admissions materials as noted by the University’s Office of Admissions in addition to all major-specific materials for the Jackson School of Geosciences.
- Check your UT “MyStatus” page to ensure all application materials have been received. More about MyStatus is here.
Internal Transfer Students (current UT students)
Undergraduate students who are already enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin may enter the Jackson School through an internal transfer process which occurs twice a year. Please visit the Jackson School’s Internal Transfers webpage for details about the internal transfer process, deadlines, and upcoming information session dates to learn more about our school and programs.
Have any questions? Send us an email at geoundergrad@jsg.utexas.edu and we will get back to you as soon as possible.