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How do I apply for a loan deferment?
How do I get an Emergency Loan?
How do I apply for financial aid?
How do I update my address, e-mail and phone number?
How do I order a transcript?
How do I get an ID Card? Replacement ID Card?
How do I request an enrollment verification?
How do I get my grades?
How do I get registered at UTSW?
How do I register concurrently at UTA or UTD?
How do I audit a course?
How do I register In Absentia?

 

Application Process and Requirements
Secondary Application
MCAT Scores
Interviews
Combined Degree Programs
Transfer Students
International Students

 

Current Students

 

How do I apply for a deferment?

Come in to the Office of Student Affairs and see our Supervisor, Student Loan Consultant.  She will give you a deferment form that fits your needs (in school deferment, hardship deferment, etc.).  The Student Loan Consultant will give you instructions.  If it's an in-school deferment you will go to the Registrar's Office (in the same office suite) and they will document on your deferment request form that you are enrolled in school for at least half-time status and that document will be forwarded to your lender.

 

How do I get an Emergency Loan?

There are several different types of emergency loans and each loan has varying amounts that you can borrow. Please come in and visit with your Financial Aid Counselor and they will see if you qualify for an emergency loan and they can direct you to the loan that best fits your needs.

 

How do I apply for financial aid?

To apply for financial aid you must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). To submit this form, you first need to apply for a PIN number. Do this at www.pin.ed.gov. After you have your PIN, you need to complete your FAFSA on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Put UT Southwestern's school code (010019) and your information will be sent electronically to the school several days later.

 

How do I update my address, e-mail and phone number?

Address, e-mail and phone updates can be submitted through the Secure Student Application webpage.

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How do I order a transcript?

Transcript requests should be submitted through the Office of the Registrar. Complete the PDF, print, and fax to our office at (214) 648-3289.  We must have this signed authoriation to release all transcripts. Please note any special instructions on the form and allow 2 to 3 business days for processing.

 

How do I get an ID Card? Replacement ID Card?

ID cards for new students and returning students are issued in the Student Affairs Office (M2.216) between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Registered new students may be issued an ID card one week before classes start. A fee is required on all lost ID cards and can be paid at the Bryan Williams, M.D. Student Center front desk.

 

How do I request an enrollment verification?

Enrollment verification requests should be submitted through the Office of the Registrar. Complete the PDF , print, and fax (214) 648-3289 to our office. Please note any special instructions on the form and allow 2 to 3 business days for processing.

 

How do I get my grades?

Grades are no longer mailed out to students.  All students enrolled in courses at UTSW are assigned logons to access their online student profile.  By using the assigned logon, grades can be viewed through the Secure Student Applications webpage.  If you prefer, you can submit a transcript request for an official academic transcript.  

 

How do I get registered at UTSW?

At UTSW, you are enrolled in course(s) by your program office.  If you have any questions about your registration, then please contact your program office.  Your registration will be reflected on your billing statement.

 

How do I register concurrently at UTA or UTD?

Contact your program office to initiate a Concurrent Enrollment Form.  This must be approved by the department.  Once approved, the Concurrent Enrollment Form will be sent to the Registrar's Office for processing.  We will coordinate with the UTA and UTD Registrar's Offices to have you enrolled in the course on their campus.  Once you are enrolled, you should receive a confirmation e-mail.  All tuition and fees are paid at your home campus.

 

How do I audit a course?

Auditors must have permission by the program to audit their course.  Please contact the department for advisement.

 

How do I register In Absentia?

Forms can be obtained through the program office.  Approval is required by the department and the Dean's Office. Once approved, these forms are forwarded to the Registrar's Office for processing.

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Medical School Admissions Questions & Answers

 

Application Process and Requirements

 

How do I apply to your medical school?

Application is through the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS).  Application for the MD/PhD program is through the American Medical Colleges Application Service (AMCAS).

 

What does my college major need to be to come to medical school?

There isn't one particular major that is recommended.  UT Southwestern accepts students that major in a variety of disciplines. Typically, around 70% of students that are accepted into the medical school are science majors.  The other 30% major in a variety of non-science fields (psychology, business, English, music, etc.). Please visit our website and click on the "Entering Class Profile" link to see a list of majors in the past year's entering class.

 

What undergraduate college or university do I need to attend to get into your medical school?

UT Southwestern accepts students from a variety of colleges and universities.  Typically, more than 70 schools are represented in an entering class.  You can look on our website under "Entering Class Profile" to see schools represented in last year's entering class.