First-Year Admissions
First-year admissions overview
You can apply to Texas Woman’s anytime. Recommended priority application dates:
- Fall: March 1
- Spring: November 1
- Summer: One month before the first day of classes
- Specific programs have varying application deadlines. Check the undergraduate catalog for information on your program.
Academic Calendars show semester and class start dates as well as deadlines.
Benefits of applying early as a first-year student:
- More time to find scholarships you are eligible for
- Earlier notification of financial aid and housing selections
The average application processing time is 4-6 weeks once all documents are received. Learn how to check your application status.
How to apply as a first-year student
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1. Apply online
Read the first-year admissions requirements.
2. Pay the application fee
For first-year, transfer, non-degree and graduate applicants the application fee is $50.
For international applicants, the application fee is $75.
Application fees are non-refundable.
- Pay by credit card through the TWU Bursar’s Office.
- Send a certified check or money order payable to TWU and including the applicant’s full name and ID number, to 304 Administration Drive Suite 102 | Denton, Texas 76204 (no Saturday delivery). TWU no longer accepts personal checks as payment.
- Pay in person at the Bursar’s Office (cash, certified check or money order) and bring your receipt to Admissions Processing (Admission and Registration Building Ste. 102).
Application fee waivers are granted only when you submit an official SAT/ACT fee waiver form.
3. Submit documents to TWU
- Official U.S. high school transcript - Your transcript should show your class ranking and current courses. Transcripts may be electronic or printed.
- Official U.S. college transcript – If you have taken college courses, include an official transcript from that institution. Transcripts may be electronic or printed. Find more information regarding transcripts.
- ACT or SAT scores
- The SAT or ACT is optional for admissions but may be used for honors and scholarship purposes
- These may be included on the back of your high school transcript or sent directly to TWU.
- International Transcripts – If you completed or are completing secondary studies outside of the U.S. a Course-by-Course evaluation prepared by a NACES or AICE member evaluation service provider is required verifying completion of higher secondary studies or studies completed to date. Evaluation should reflect a GPA. If applicable, evaluation of any non-U.S. post-secondary studies is also required. See International Admissions’ How to Apply for more details.
Submit all application materials, certified checks, money orders and fee waivers to:
TWU Admissions Processing | 304 Administration Drive Suite 102 | Denton, Texas 76204
Submit electronic application materials to: oap@twu.edu
Page last updated 3:26 PM, June 27, 2024