Application Deadlines
Applications to UNT Health College of Public Health are reviewed holistically. Applicants are encouraged to submit their strongest application as each applicant and application will only be reviewed once per cycle. After submission of your application, there will be four to eight weeks before you receive a response to your application. In that time, all requested items must reach the application service. This includes recommendations, official transcripts and test scores (if applicable).
Once applications have been verified, application materials will be sent on to UNT Health College of Public Health. You will receive an automated email when your application reaches our system. CPH Admissions will then process and review the application before presenting it to the Faculty Admission Committee. We appreciate your patience as your application is taken through this process.
Please note:
Application materials, including official transcripts and evaluations, letters of recommendation, fee payments, official test scores (if applicable) and any other required items, must be received no later than two weeks or 15 days after the posted deadline. For example, for an application that closes on the 1st, all items will be due by the 15th, and for an application that closes on the 15th, all items will be due on the 1st.
Master of Science
Priority Deadline – Jan. 15. Applicants to the Master of Science program who wish to meet the priority deadline should have their application completed, submitted and verified by the application service by Jan. 15.
Final Deadline – June 1. Application reviews will conclude on June 1 unless program seats fill earlier in the admissions cycle
Master of Public Health &
Master of Health Administration
International Applicants are encouraged to apply by March 15 to ensure a smooth visa process.
Priority Deadline – March 15. All applications that have been completed, submitted and verified by the application service will be considered for scholarship opportunities with no additional application required. We suggest submitting your application by Feb. 15 to allow time for SOPHAS verification.
Domestic Applicants Deadline – July 1. Application reviews will conclude on July 1 unless program seats fill earlier in the admissions cycle
Online-only programs accept applications for the fall and spring semesters and can be completed on a part-time basis taking two class each session (recommended pace if you work full-time) or full-time taking three classes each session. Online courses are taught in a 16-week format with three sessions each academic year.
| Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | July 1 |
| Spring | Dec. 1 |
The MHA online program accepts applications for fall and spring semesters and will be completed on a part-time basis taking one class each term. Online courses are taught in an accelerated eight-week format with five terms each academic year.
| Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | July 1 |
| Spring | Dec. 1 |
UNT Health College of Public Health recommends allowing up to four weeks for SOPHAS
or HAMPCAS to complete coursework verification and processing. Consider your goal
to “submit” your application one month prior to the deadline listed.
After submission of your SOPHAS or HAMPCAS application, there will be four to eight weeks before you receive a response to your application. In that time, all requested items must reach the application service. This includes recommendations and official transcripts/test scores.
UNT Health College of Public Health recommends allowing up to four weeks for SOPHAS or HAMPCAS to complete coursework verification and processing. Consider your goal to “submit” your application one month prior to the deadline listed.
Upon final completion, the application service will conduct an initial evaluation of the degree and transcript records. Once verified, application materials will be sent on to UNT Health. You will receive an automated email when your application reaches our system. CPH Admissions will process and review the application before presenting to our Faculty Admissions Committee.
| Fall Admission Only: | Priority Deadline – Dec. 1 | Admission Deadline – Jan. 15 |
| Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | July 1 |
| Spring | Dec. 1 |
Applicants must apply to both the UNT Health College of Public Health and the University of North Texas.
| Fall Admission Only: | Admission Deadline July 1 |
For more information on the application process at UNT-Denton, click visit the admissions website.
Graduate certificate and non-degree seeking applicants can anticipate a response to their application in two to weeks.
| Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | July 1 |
| Spring | Dec. 1 |
| Summer | May 1 |
For questions, please contact the College of Public Health Office of Admissions at Admissions@unthealth.edu.