T h e U n iv e r s i t y o f Te x a s a t D a l l a s
UT Dallas
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What is the Comet Connection?
The Comet Connection is specifically for students who begin at a
community college and know they would like to complete their degree
at The University of Texas at Dallas. This unique program invites transfer
students to become acquainted with the many services available to
UT Dallas students.
You can learn more about the Comet Connection by contacting
our Enrollment Services Advisors at 972-883-2270 or visiting
the Comet Connection Web site at www.utdallas.edu/connect.
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Comet Connection members build a close association with UT Dallas. In addition to invitations to exclusive
Comet Connection events, participants receive:
• Tuition Savings: Participate in the UT Dallas Guaranteed Tuition Plan
• Deferred Admission: Defer your admission for up to 12 months
• Degree Completion: Transfer UT Dallas course credit back to your community college
to complete your associate degree
• Early Advice: Meet one-on-one with UT Dallas academic advisors
• Career Preparation: Access health professions and pre-law advising centers
• Library Privileges: Use the UT Dallas Library through the TexShare program
• Student Discounts: Join us at campus and athletic events at the Comet Connection student rate
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j o i n t h e c o m e t c o n n e c t i o n
Step 1: Step 2:
Attend a partner school Join the Comet Connection
To see if your community college participates, visit our Website • Complete your first semester at the community college to establish good
for the most updated list. www.utdallas.edu/connect academic standing
• Download the Comet Connection agreement for your school from:
R Choose courses that will lead to an Associate of Arts, www.utdallas.edu/connect
Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts in Teaching degree. • Fill out the student information section of the Comet Connection agreement
• Have an academic advisor at your community college sign the agreement
R Refer to the UT Dallas Transfer Guides to choose classes • Return the form to the UT Dallas Office of Enrollment Services
that will directly apply towards your bachelor’s degree.
www.utdallas.edu/transferguides R Be sure to get your Comet Connection ID card from the Info Depot, after
you receive your Comet Connection confirmation letter.
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Step 3: Step 4:
Apply to UT Dallas Enroll at UT Dallas
• Complete a minimum of 30 transferrable credit hours at your community college • Complete the online Intent to Enroll form at
• Submit the following documents to UT Dallas: www.utdallas.edu/intent
o Texas Common Application for Transfer Admission • Register for Transfer Orientation
www.applytexas.org • Schedule a meeting with an academic advisor
o Official transcripts from ALL colleges/universities attended
o $50 non-refundable application fee R For Comet Connection members, admission is valid
• Submit the required documents by the posted deadlines for 12 months from the semester of admission. Comet
Connection students who plan to defer enrollment should
R Have your application fee waived by attending a UT Dallas Scholars’ Day, notify Enrollment Services in writing or send an email to
Preview Friday or Transfer Expo. interest@utdallas.edu stating their new enrollment term.
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c o m e t c o n n e c t i o n p r o g r a m
Join the Comet Connection Your admission to UT Dallas is valid for the following semesters
If admitted to
Sign-up period Membership ends Min. Apply to UT Dallas, Summer Fall Spring Summer Fall Spring Summer
30 hrs. UT Dallas by Comet 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010
Connection
membership
is extended to
Jan. 1 - June 30, 2007 May 15, 2008 April 1, 2008 May 15, 2009
July 1 - Dec. 31, 2007 Aug. 31, 2008 July 1, 2008 Aug. 31, 2009
Jan. 1 - June 30, 2008 May 15, 2009 April 1, 2009 May 15, 2010
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t h e u t d a l l a s g u a r a n t e e d t u i t i o n p l a n
UT Dallas students are automatically enrolled in the Guaranteed Tuition Plan their first semester at UT Dallas.
As a Comet Connection member, you also receive guaranteed tuition for four full years from the time of your
Comet Connection registration. For more information regarding Guaranteed Fixed Tuition, go to
www.utdallas.edu/tuition/guarantee.
Tuition Guarantee Fixed Final Semester of
Enrollment Date Tuition Rate Fixed Tuition Rate
July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008 Fall 2007 Summer 2011
July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009 Fall 2008 Summer 2012
July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010 Fall 2009 Summer 2013
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a d m i s s i o n c r i t e r i a
UT Dallas welcomes applications for admission from transfer students for the fall, spring and summer semesters.
Classifications for admission, which are based on transferable semester credit hours (SCH), determine the admission criteria.
Assured Admission
Sophomore (30-41 transferable credit hours) Transfer Admissions Junior and Senior (42 + transferable credit hours) Transfer Admissions
Must satisfy all of the following criteria to qualify for assured admission: Must satisfy all of the following criteria to qualify for assured admission:
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Completion of all the following courses with B or better: • Be in good standing from the last college or university attended
RHET 1301 or 1302
College algebra or higher (not trigonometry) Reviewed Admission
A social science core course • Transfer students who do not meet the criteria for assured
A major-related course (or core lab science if undecided) admission will be reviewed for admission on a case-by-case basis.
• Be in good standing from the last college or university attended • It is recommended that reviewed applicants provide an essay
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Eligibility for Honors Program
Collegium V is the 4-year Honors Program at UT Dallas. Transfer students who have participated in accredited honors
programs at other colleges or universities and have at least a 3.5 grade point average are invited to apply. Transfer students
may receive up to 12 hours of honors credit from accredited honors programs. Participation in Collegium V is not guaranteed.
Applications are available through the Collegium V office at 972-883-4297. For more information see cv.utdallas.edu.
Transfer Scholarships
Students with 42 to 90 transferrable hours and a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible for competitively awarded Transfer
Scholarships for the fall and spring semesters. Visit the Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship Web site at
www.utdallas.edu/transfer for more details.
Contacts and Questions
For more information on the Comet Connection, or to receive an updated list of participating community colleges, contact one
of our Enrollment Services Advisors at 972-883-2270 or visit the Comet Connection Web site at www.utdallas.edu/connect.
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Office of Enrollment Services
800 W. Campbell Rd
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
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