Application for admission to the IPS includes:

1. A completed online application form
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. A statement of purpose
4. An intellectual autobiography
5. A sample of academic writing
6. Official transcripts sent directly to the Braniff Graduate Office from each college or university attended by the applicant (even if no credit or degree was earned)
7. GRE General Test scores not more than five years previous to the date of the application.

Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree. They should have an undergraduate major or equivalent evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.

Application for admission to the Master of American Studies includes:

1. A completed online application form
2. Two letters of recommendation 
3. A statement of purpose
4. An intellectual autobiography
5. A sample of academic writing
6. Official transcripts sent directly to the Braniff Graduate Office from each college or university attended by the applicant (even if no credit or degree was earned)

Completion of a bachelor's degree is a prerequisite to entrance.

Application for admission to the Master of Arts in Art (M.A.) includes:

1. A completed online application form
2. Two letters of recommendation 
3. A statement of purpose
4. A portfolio of at least ten representative works
5. Official transcripts sent directly to the Braniff Graduate Office from each college or university attended by the applicant (even if no credit or degree was earned)

Possession of a bachelor’s degree is prerequisite for entering the Master of Arts in Art program.

The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), the accepted terminal degree for studio artists, requires the completion of the Master of Arts in Art program from the University of Dallas or another college and acceptance by the full graduate art faculty. Students entering the program with an M.A. from another institution have their work and knowledge examined by the faculty after completion of nine to fifteen hours of study at UD.

Application for admission to the Catholic Teacher Certificate includes:

1. A completed online application form
2. Two letters of recommendation 
3. A statement of purpose
4. A writing sample
5. Official transcripts sent directly to the Braniff Graduate Office from each college or university attended by the applicant (even if no credit or degree was earned)

Application for admission to the Master of Arts in Classics or the Master of Classics includes:

1. A completed online application form
2. Two letters of recommendation 
3. A statement of purpose
4. An intellectual autobiography
5. A sample of academic writing
6. Official transcripts sent directly to the Braniff Graduate Office from each college or university attended by the applicant (even if no credit or degree was earned)

Possession of a bachelor's degree is prerequisite to matriculating, but not necessarily one in the humanities. Non-degree seeking students are welcome to participate after consulting with the Graduate Director in Classics. Nota bene: Knowledge of Latin or Greek is not a prerequisite for admission to the program.

Application for admission to the Classical Education Graduate Program includes:

1. A completed online application form
2. Two letters of recommendation 
3. A statement of purpose (max. 750 words)
4. An intellectual autobiography (max. 750 words)
5. A sample of academic writing (max. 6,000 words)
6. Official transcripts sent directly to the Braniff Graduate Office from each college or university attended by the applicant (even if no credit or degree was earned)

Possession of a bachelor’s degree is prerequisite to matriculating.

Application for admission to the Master of Arts in English or the Master of English includes:

1. A completed online application form
2. Two letters of recommendation 
3. A 750-word statement of purpose
4. An intellectual autobiography
5. A sample of academic writing
6. Official transcripts sent directly to the Braniff Graduate Office from each college or university attended by the applicant (even if no credit or degree was earned)
7. General GRE test scores (from within the last five years)

Applications will be evaluated regardless of undergraduate major.

Application for admission to the Master of Arts in Humanities or the Master of Humanities includes:

1. A completed online application form
2. Two letters of recommendation 
3. A statement of purpose
4. An intellectual autobiography
5. A sample of academic writing
6. Official transcripts sent directly to the Braniff Graduate Office from each college or university attended by the applicant (even if no credit or degree was earned)

Possession of a bachelor’s degree is prerequisite to matriculating but not necessarily one in the humanities. Non-degree seeking student's are welcome to participate after consulting with the Director.

Application for admission to the Master of Leadership includes:

1. A completed online application form
2. One or two letters of recommendation 
3. Personal and Professional Goals essay (in 300–500 words, share your personal and professional goals for pursuing your master’s in leadership)
4. A résumé
5. Official transcripts sent directly to the Braniff Graduate Office from each college or university attended by the applicant (even if no credit or degree was earned)

Possession of a bachelor’s degree is prerequisite to matriculating.

Application for admission to the Master of Arts in Philosophy includes:

1. A completed online application form
2. Two letters of recommendation (waived for 4 + 1 applicants who list 2 references on the application form)
3. A statement of purpose
4. An intellectual autobiography
5. A sample of academic writing
6. Official transcripts sent directly to the Braniff Graduate Office from each college or university attended by the applicant (even if no credit or degree was earned)
7. GRE General Test scores not more than five years previous to the date of the application

Possession of a bachelor's degree is prerequisite to matriculating in the program. Ordinarily candidates should have attained a bachelor's degree in the discipline. However, at least 15 credit hours of course work that covers classical metaphysics, ethics and the history of philosophy is prerequisite to graduate studies in philosophy.

Application for admission to the Master of Arts in Politics or the Master of Politics includes:

1. A completed online application form
2. Two letters of recommendation 
3. A statement of purpose
4. An intellectual autobiography
5. A sample of academic writing
6. Official transcripts sent directly to the Braniff Graduate Office from each college or university attended by the applicant (even if no credit or degree was earned)
7. GRE General Test scores not more than five years previous to the date of the application

Possession of a bachelor's degree is a prerequisite.

Application for admission to the Master of Psychology, Master of Psychology with Clinical Concentration, or the Master of Arts in Psychology includes:

1. A completed online application form
2. Two letters of recommendation 
3. A statement of purpose
4. An intellectual autobiography detailing what in particular about our program and curriculum is appealing to you (given that the distinguishing character of the program lies in its existential-phenomenological and historical orientation drawing upon the traditions of depth psychology and humanistic psychology). Your intellectual autobiography should address why your educational background and personal convictions about the character of psychology as a discipline make our program a good fit for you.
5. A sample of academic writing
6. Official transcripts sent directly to the Braniff Graduate Office from each college or university attended by the applicant (even if no credit or degree was earned)
7. GRE General Test scores not more than five years previous to the date of the application

Possession of a bachelor's degree is a prerequisite. 

Admission as a graduate student in psychology is contingent upon an academic foundation in the discipline of psychology. This foundation can be demonstrated by the successful completion (a grade of B or better) of at least a three credit course in each, General Psychology and Statistics/Experimental Design, or other course offerings as determined by the program director.

Application for admission to the Master of Arts in Theology or the Master of Theology includes:

1. A completed online application form
2. Two letters of recommendation 
3. A statement of purpose
4. An intellectual autobiography
5. A sample of academic writing
6. Official transcripts sent directly to the Braniff Graduate Office from each college or university attended by the applicant (even if no credit or degree was earned)
7. GRE General Test scores not more than five years previous to the date of the application

Possession of a bachelor's degree is a prerequisite. 

Further requirements include: 

1. Some background in philosophy in the case of M.Th. applicants and a minimum of nine undergraduate credits in philosophy for M.A. applicants. These requirements may be waived if applicants demonstrate competency in philosophy. 
2. A sufficiently strong background in theology and preferably an undergraduate philosophy major. Applicants’ backgrounds will be individually evaluated and in case of deficiency, students will be required to acquire the necessary theological foundations by taking appropriate courses and/or by directed individual study.

The University of Dallas offers 4 + 1 programs in which currently enrolled UD undergraduate students can earn both their bachelor’s and their master’s degrees in as few as five years.

4 + 1 programs are currently available for the following degrees:

• Master of Arts in English
• Master of Arts in Philosophy
• Master of Psychology & Master of Arts in Psychology
• Master of Theology & Master of Arts in Theology

How to apply and enroll:

1. Share your interest in earning your master's degree with your academic adviser in the spring semester of your junior year
2. Contact the graduate director or chairman of your program of interest.
3. Submit your application to the Braniff Graduate School, following the application instructions included within your program of interest as listed on this webpage.

The application fee and GRE requirement are waived for UD undergraduates.

The following information must be submitted when applying for entrance to the *Master of Arts in Teaching 4+1 Program:

1. A completed online application for admittance to the Braniff Graduate School
2. Statement of Purpose (a personal statement addressing why you want to be a teacher)
3. Writing sample
4. Two letters of recommendation (The Education Department uses a recommendation form. Please contact the Education Department to obtain this form)
5. All official college transcripts sent directly to the Braniff Graduate Office from each college or university attended by the applicant (even if no credit or degree was earned). Applicants must have at least a 2.75 GPA, verifiable by their transcripts.

Additional Requirements:

1. A completed application for admission to the University of Dallas Teacher Certification Program. (Contact the Education Department for information regarding the teacher certification application process).
2. 2.75 GPA, verifiable by your transcripts
3. Resume
4. THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment Test or proof of exemption by SAT, ACT or GRE scores)
5. Interview with an Education Department professor
6. Certification Plan (completed in conjunction with education advisor)
7. PACT (Preliminary Admissions Content Test)

International Student Applicants: A foreign credential evaluator that has been recognized by the State of Texas must evaluate all foreign transcripts. In addition, all student applicants whose native language is not English or who did not complete an undergraduate degree in the United States must submit a score report from the TOEFL. The minimum score of 26 is also a requirement for issuance of a probationary certificate and for a standard certificate. All scores must not be older than two years.

*This program is currently available exclusively to University of Dallas undergraduates seeking to pursue their MAT.

For those who wish to enroll in graduate level courses but are not seeking a degree: They should be over 21 years old and have completed an undergraduate degree. If at any time they wish to become candidates for a degree, they must submit an application and accompanying documents for regular admission into one of the programs which will be considered along with all other applications. Only nine credits earned as a non-degree seeking student may be transferred toward the degree. Art students, however, may not count courses taken as special students.

Unless proficiency is otherwise demonstrated, international applicants whose native tongue is not English are required to take either the English Language Test or the TOEFL of the Educational Testing Service. These tests are given in the students’ home countries and are normally the only acceptable certification of language ability. Unless a test has been taken at least three months before the proposed date of enrollment, students cannot be sure of having their application processed in time. The minimum acceptable score on the paper based TOEFL is 600; the minimum on the computer based TOEFL (CBT) is 250; the minimum on the internet based TOEFL (IBT) is 100; the minimum on the IELT is 7.0.

All international applicants must also submit GRE scores if the graduate program they are applying to requires them.

International students should be aware that the university has no special funds for them. Federal loan funds are restricted to U.S. citizens. International students must therefore fill out the Statement of Support for International Students form for their application to be considered.

Knowing that a graduate education can be cost-prohibitive for many, the University of Dallas wishes to make participation in its degree programs more affordable by enrolling full-time teachers and administrators in our Educators Cohort. As members of this cohort, educators will receive a special tuition rate. If you would like to become a member of the Educators Cohort, please submit a letter to the Braniff Graduate Office on official school stationery signed by your principal or headmaster that clearly states your current, full-time employment status as a school teacher and the term of employment. A letter is required for every academic year that the student will receive the Educators Cohort rate.