Applying to HLA

Applications are accepted once annually (June timeframe) for program admission the next fall. The next application period will be Summer 2024 (for program entry Fall 2024).

Requirements to Apply:

  • Applicants must be 18 years or older by September 1, 2024.
  • Applicants must be enrolled full-time at The University of Texas at Austin or Huston-Tillotson University.
    • UT graduate/post graduate students are eligible, as long as they will be enrolled full-time or have some other formal association with UT during the Fall 2024 Semester.
  • Applicants must have completed at least one-year of undergraduate coursework by September 1, 2024. 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 04/24/2024

  • The 2023-2024 HLA application period closed SUNDAY, 06/07/2023 at 11:59:59 pm.
  • The 2023-2024 HLA application results were sent via email on 08/17/2023.
  • The 2024-2025 HLA application period will open in June 2024. 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
HLA Program Coordinator