Applying to HLA

UPDATE (04/17/2025): The 2025-2026 application will open Monday, April 21st and will close on Monday, May 19th at 11:59pm. Application results will be announced in August. The HLA program will have our 2025-2026 Fall kick-off during the first or second week of the semester.

Requirements to Apply:

• Applicants must be 18 years or older by September 1, 2025.
• Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin during the 2025-2026 school year.
• Students from all majors are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must have completed at least one-year of undergraduate coursework by September 1, 2025. Students who are rising Sophomores now are eligible to apply.

Information about the Application Process:

• When the application period opens, a link is provided on this page to access the application.
• Students are not required to provide a resume or transcript and they do not have to complete an interview. Only a few application questions determine admission.
• Applicants’ responses are reviewed and rated by 80-100 reviewers (on average) through a blind and random process to minimize bias.
• Students are notified of acceptance by email before the beginning of the Fall semester...

Program Updates/Communication:

** Posted 05/19/2025

• The 2025-2026 HLA application period closed MONDAY, 05/19/2025 at 11:59:59 pm.
• Results of the 2025-2026 selection process will be available in August. Please subscribe to our email distribution list for up-to-date information.
• The 2026-2027 HLA application period will open early Summer 2026. Please subscribe to the email distribution list below for up-to-date information.

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If you have questions, you can email the HLA Program Coordinator at: dellmedhla@utexas.edu

Thank you for your interest in the HLA program!

Steve Steffensen, MD

HLA Program Director

Amanda Cantú, MSSW

HLA Program Coordinator

Nitakuwa Barret Orsak, MSN, RN

CDI Manager

Frances Cates

Co-President

Abinaya Kannapiran

Co-President