We bring UT Austin to the Metroplex and North Texas Dallas Admissions Center
The Dallas Admissions Center (DAC) is your connection to UT Austin right in your own hometown. Without ever leaving the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, you have access to the information, resources and admissions support you need to make an informed decision about applying to the university.
A Message from the Director
Whether you’re just beginning to consider your college options or you’ve already been admitted to UT Austin, the Dallas Admissions Center is here to help you explore the unlimited opportunities available to you at the university. Selecting a college is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make, so don’t feel like you have to do this alone; we’re here to help you through every step of the process. I invite you to call our Dallas office or attend one of our information sessions any time you have questions or just want to speak with us about your interest in becoming a Longhorn. We hope to see you soon at the DAC.
Hook 'em, Horns!
Brian Taylor
Director, Dallas Admissions Center
Services Offered at the Dallas Admissions Center
Admissions Information Sessions
Are you a high school junior and thinking about applying to UT Austin? During this information session an admissions counselor will give students the inside scoop on UT Austin and answer questions about the university, why students choose UT Austin, admissions requirements, the application process, on-campus housing, honors programs, financial aid, testing, and other important issues for prospective students and their families.
Select a session below to register (student's UT EID and password required):
- Nov 30, 2009 | Prospective Freshman Session (4:00 pm)
- Dec 9, 2009 | Prospective Freshman Session (4:00 pm)
- Dec 16, 2009 | Prospective Transfer Session (3:30 pm)
- Jan 12, 2010 | Prospective Transfer Session (4:00 pm)
- Jan 23, 2010 | Admitted Freshmen - Next Steps (10 am)
- Jan 23, 2010 | Prospective Transfer Session (11:30 am)
- Jan 27, 2010 | Admitted Freshmen - Next Steps (4:00 pm)
Seating is limited so advance reservations are required. Please register as soon as possible. If there are no sessions available, please check the page at a later date for updated info session dates and times.
School Visits
Admissions counselors from the DAC make frequent visits to high schools in the Metroplex to talk about your academic interests and some of the interesting things happening on the UT Austin campus.
Application Drop Offs and Roundups
Running a little behind on your application? Drop off your admissions application, high school or college transcripts, resume, essays or any other materials you’d like us to consider as part of your application. Admissions materials received at our office by the deadline are considered on time.
Application Assistance
If you have questions about the online applications for admissions, on-campus housing or scholarships, or you just need a computer with Internet access to learn more about UT Austin, stop by the DAC and use one of ours. We have space for you to work on your application, and we’ll be there to help you if you have questions about applying online.
Meet the Dallas Admissions Center Staff
Brian Taylor, Director
Demetra Durham, Admissions Counselor
Karime Naime, Admissions Counselor
Our Location
The Dallas Admissions Center is on the Plaza Level in Suite 100 of the 3300 Oak Lawn Building (at the Southeast corner of Oak Lawn Avenue and Hall Street).
The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dallas Admissions Center
The University of Texas at Austin
3300 Oak Lawn Avenue
Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: 214-526-1800
Fax: 214-526-1811
E-mail: Send an e-mail to the Dallas Admissions Center.
Select the image below to see a detailed map.
Driving directions
From I-35E – Traveling Northbound
Take the Oak Lawn Avenue exit and head east (right). Turn right onto Hall Street (Hall Street is one block past Cedar Springs Road). You’ll find four levels of free parking on the left (off of Hall Street) in the underground garage.
From I-35E – Traveling Southbound
Take the Oak Lawn Avenue exit and head east (left). Turn right onto Hall Street (Hall Street is one block past Cedar Springs Road). You’ll find four levels of free parking on the left (off of Hall Street) in the underground garage.
From Hwy 75/Central Expressway – Traveling Northbound
Take the Lemmon Avenue exit and head west (left). Turn left onto Oak Lawn Avenue and then left onto Hall Street (Hall Street is one block past Rawlins). You’ll find four levels of free parking on the left (off of Hall Street) in the underground garage.
From Hwy 75/Central Expressway – Traveling Southbound
Take the Lemmon Avenue exit and head west (right). Turn left onto Oak Lawn Avenue and then left onto Hall Street (Hall Street is one block past Rawlins). You’ll find four levels of free parking on the left (off of Hall Street) in the underground garage.
From the Dallas North Tollway – Traveling Southbound
Take the Wycliff Avenue exit and take a left onto Wycliff Avenue. Turn right onto Cedar Springs Road and then left onto Oak Lawn Avenue. Then take a right onto Hall Street (the first street to your right once you turn onto Oak Lawn Avenue). You’ll find four levels of free parking on the left (off of Hall Street) in the underground garage.