Master of City and Regional Planning

Undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA): The undergraduate GPA based on the last 60 hours of course work as calculated by the Graduate Admissions from the official transcript.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores: Verbal, Quantitative, and Writing (Exceptions: Outstanding UT Arlington graduates may qualify for GRE waiver providing they meet certain requirements)
Letters of Recommendation attesting to the applicant\u2019s potential to do Master\u2019s-level work and complete the program. Letters for Master\u2019s programs should be from professors or supervisors at work (download Letter of Recommendation form)
Essay by applicant approximately one double-spaced page in length (approximately 250 words). The Essay is considered both for its content and quality of writing. The Essay should address the following questions:

Why do you want to earn a Master\u2019s degree in the program for which you are applying

What relevant background and experience do you bring to the program

The essay can also include other concerns you\u2019d like to bring to the attention of the CAPPA Academic Recruiter. the Graduate Advisor, or the Master's Admissions Committee.
Non-native English speakers only:  TEOFL-iBT or IELTS scores meeting University minimum admission standards are required (TOEFL-iBT 79 with sectional scores of at least 22 Writing, 21 Speaking, 20 Reading, and 16 Listening; or an IELTS score of at least 6.5.). However, a non-native English speaking applicant holding either a Bachelor\u2019s or a Master\u2019s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university is not required to take these tests.