How to Apply to UTEP as an Undergraduate, Graduate, or Online Student

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UTEP's website provides three separate application paths — undergraduate, graduate, and online — and you can start by requesting information or going straight to the application. The right path depends on the degree level you're pursuing and whether you want an in-person or online format. Before applying, browse the admissions pages for the specific program, since requirements differ by level and field.

Choose your applicant path

The UTEP homepage presents three application entry points side by side: Undergraduate, Graduate, and Online. Each links to its own application flow, so pick the one that matches your goal rather than trying to use a single form for everything.

Path Who it's for Where it starts
Undergraduate First-time, transfer, and returning students seeking a bachelor's degree Undergraduate admissions / Apply
Graduate Students seeking a master's, doctoral, or other graduate credential Graduate admissions / Apply
Online Students who want to complete a degree or program online Online admissions / Apply

If you're unsure which category fits you, use the Request Information option first. It routes you to admissions information before you commit to a formal application.

Before you apply

A few steps make the process smoother regardless of path:

  1. Confirm your program exists and its level. UTEP offers nearly 170 degree options, including biological sciences, nursing, psychology, education, computer science, mechanical engineering, criminal justice, and finance. Check whether your intended program sits at the undergraduate or graduate level, and whether an online version is offered.
  2. Review the admissions page for that program. Requirements, deadlines, and materials vary by level and department, so the general homepage won't tell you everything.
  3. Request information if you want guidance first. The Request Information link connects you to admissions staff before you file an application.
  4. Note cost context. UTEP describes itself as having one of the lowest out-of-pocket costs of any U.S. research university, with grants and scholarships available. That's a general positioning statement — check the financial aid pages for your specific situation rather than assuming a figure.

Applying as an undergraduate

Undergraduate applicants use the undergraduate application link on the UTEP site. The homepage frames this as "Pick Your Future. Build It at UTEP." and points prospective students to the undergraduate Apply option.

What to expect:

  • You'll complete the undergraduate application form through the linked portal.
  • You can pair the application with a Request Information submission if you want details on programs or aid first.
  • UTEP highlights first-generation student support, so if you're the first in your family to attend college, that's a relevant resource to look into.

Applying as a graduate student

Graduate applicants follow a separate Graduate application path. Because graduate admissions are typically program-specific, the key step is identifying your department's requirements before submitting.

  • Start from the Graduate Apply link on the UTEP homepage.
  • Check the individual program page for materials and deadlines.
  • UTEP's research strengths — aerospace, cancer research, 3D printing, cybersecurity, bilingual education, and cross-border economics — can help you match your interests to a department.

Applying as an online student

The Online path is for students who want to study remotely. It has its own application entry point on the UTEP site.

  • Use the Online Apply link if your program is offered in an online format.
  • Confirm the specific program is actually available online before applying, since not every degree is delivered that way.
  • The same Request Information option applies if you want to ask about online program details first.

If you're an international student

The homepage content doesn't spell out visa or international-specific steps, so treat this as a gap to fill directly with UTEP admissions. For international applicants, plan to:

  • Contact admissions through the Request Information route to ask about international requirements.
  • Confirm any visa-related or documentation steps with the university before deadlines, since these aren't detailed on the main page.

Quick reference

  • Undergraduate: use the Undergraduate Apply link; browse program list first.
  • Graduate: use the Graduate Apply link; check department requirements.
  • Online: use the Online Apply link; verify your program is offered online.
  • Not sure yet: use Request Information before applying.
  • International: ask admissions directly about visa and documentation steps.

The most reliable next action is to open the admissions page for your specific level and program, then follow that page's instructions rather than relying on the homepage alone.