Admissions Information for Graduate Programs
Below are graduate instuctions and information for the School of Journalism and Media. If you have additional questions, please contact the JaM Graduate Office.
Get Hooked In: Virtual Information Session
Interested in exploring the MA in Research and Theory, MA Professional Track, or PhD program in Journalism and Media? Join us for a virtual open house!
This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the Graduate Advisor and current students, and to get answers to any questions you may have about the application process and what it's like to be part of our graduate community.
MA Research and Theory and PhD in Journalism: Friday, October 17, 2025 (12pm CT)
MA Professional Track: Thursday, October 23, 2025 (10am CT)
- Go to https://students.gradschool.utexas.edu/portal/app
- Complete all of the necessary information and answer all of the questions required.
- Letters of Recommendation: Supply names and email addresses for three recommenders.
- Make sure you hit the Submit button and that you pay your application fee. Only then will you be moved to the next stage.
- Within 48 hours of submitting your application, you will receive an email from the Office of Graduate Admissions (OGA) directing you to a Status Check website where you will be asked to upload additional application materials.
Graduate Resources
Moody provides additional resources for current and prospective graduate students, find more information on the Graduate Resources page.
Contact Us
Do you have questions about the School of Journalism and Media’s graduate programs?
Email Us: jamgradoffice@austin.utexas.edu