Doctoral Program Frequently Asked Questions

UT Tyler Soules College of Business

Application Process

• How will I know that all my application materials have been received?
  • Applicants can check their To Do List through their myUTTyler account or contact the Graduate Admissions Office at 903.566.7457 or ogs@uttyler.edu. It is the responsibility of applicants to keep up with the progress of their applications.
• Is there a special format that I need to use for my Career Statement or Admissions Essay?
  • No. Examples can be found on the Vita and Career Statement page.
• What needs to be included in my recommendation letters?
  • Visit our Recommendation Letter Guidelines page.
• Is there a special format that I need to use for my resume or vita?
  • No. Examples can be found on the Vita and Career Statement page.
• Who is going to review my application and how long does this usually take?
  • Applications will be reviewed by the PhD in HRD Admissions Committee and decisions are generally issued 4-6 weeks after the application deadline passes. All applicants are notified by email of their offer of admission or their denial into the program.
• What is the minimum GMAT or GRE score?
  • There is no minimum score requirement. Applications are reviewed holistically; a low GMAT or GRE score will not automatically exclude any applicant from consideration. Visit the GMAT and GRE websites for more information, registration instructions, and practice tests.
• Neither the GMAT nor GRE were a requirement at the institution where I received my master's degree. Can this requirement be waived?
  • No, this requirement cannot be waived.
• I do not test well, but I feel that I qualify to apply to the Ph.D. program; how much are GMAT and GRE scores weighted in the approval process?
  • The university will not use any singular criteria to evaluate an application. A low GMAT or GRE score should not discourage anyone who feels they are otherwise qualified from applying.
• I am finishing up my master's degree in the spring. Can I apply to begin in the following fall?
  • Yes. You must have completed all of your master’s degree coursework before our program begins, but you can be accepted if you are just waiting on your degree to be conferred.
• I have copies of my transcripts – can I send those?
  • Opened or scanned copies of transcripts cannot be accepted. If you have a sealed, official transcript on hand, you can forward that to the Graduate Admissions Office:
    
    The University of Texas at Tyler
    Graduate Admissions – STE 345
    3900 University Blvd
    Tyler, Texas 75799
• Will applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 for an undergraduate or graduate degree still be considered?
  • No, not currently.
• I just recently took the GRE or GMAT, and I am concerned that the scores will not be received by the deadline. What should I do?
  • Incomplete applications cannot be reviewed. Please begin the application process early to avoid unexpected delays. Those who do not meet the deadline can reapply for the next admission cycle.
• I just requested my transcripts, and I am worried that my previous institution will not send them by the deadline. Will I be excluded from consideration?
  • Incomplete applications cannot be reviewed. Please begin the application process early to avoid unexpected delays. Those who do not meet the deadline can reapply for the next admission cycle.
• I have applied for the program before. Do I need to resubmit all my materials?
  • Visit the Previous Applicants page.
• I will not be ready to start in the fall semester. Can I start in the Spring or Summer?
  • No, the program is set up in such a way that students must start in fall semesters only.

Program Details

• What are the expectations for each class? Where can I view course descriptions?
  • Course Description information
• Where can I view a degree plan for the Ph.D. in HRD?
  • Degree Plan information
• Who are my professors going to be?
  • View all faculty in the Department of HRD
• Is the program full time or part time?
  • Most of our students are full time and complete coursework in two years.
• How long does it take to earn the degree?
  • Coursework can be completed in two years and the entire degree (including dissertation) could be completed in three years.
• How much does the Ph.D. in HRD program cost?
  • Visit our Graduate Estimated Tuition and Fees Calculator.
• Are there assistantships or scholarships available?
  • Financial Support information
• How many applicants will be accepted? How many students will be in each class?
  • The program will consist of a cohort of no more than 15 students.
• May I speak to a current student?
  • Yes! You might be interested in watching this video or reaching out to any of our PhD student ambassadors.

UT Tyler Campus Information

• Where is Tyler, TX? Can I visit the campus?
  • Tyler is about 2 hours east of the Dallas/Fort Worth area just south of I-20. Visit tylertexas.com for more information. Prospective students are welcome to take a tour of UT Tyler through the Welcome Center.
• I will be traveling to Tyler from out-of-town or out-of-state; what options do I have?
  • There is an airport in Tyler (TYR). There is also a Greyhound bus stop at 210 E Oakwood St. Tyler, TX 75702, and an Amtrak station in Mineola, TX (about 50 minutes north of Tyler off Hwy 69).

Admitted Students

• What do I do now that I've been accepted?
  • View the New Student To Do list.