Important Application Dates:
September 01, 2025 – Application Opens
December 01, 2025 – Application Deadline for Early Admission (High School Seniors Only)
February 09, 2026 – Early Acceptance Decision Date (High School Seniors Only)
April 06, 2026 – Application Deadline for Regular Admission (Undergraduate Students and High School Seniors)
May 11, 2026 – Regular Acceptance Decision Date (Undergraduate Students and High School Seniors)
All students applying to the Texas Undergraduate Medical Academy must:
- Submit a completed online UMA Application. If preferred, submit a paper copy of the application packet to:
Undergraduate Medical Academy
P.O. Box 519 MS#2900
Prairie View, TX 77446
Or fax to: 936-261-3089
2. Submit 3 letters of recommendation. Each must have a completed Evaluation Form (The Evaluation Form is contained within the online UMA Application Packet)
3. Submit an official transcript from their High School or College(s)
4. Submit a personal statement (700 words or less)
Honors Admission: High School – An official transcript that includes:
| 1. | English: | 4 credits |
| Mathematics: | 4 credits (Algebra I and above) | |
| Science: | 3 credits (Biology, Chemistry, and Physical Science) | |
| Social Studies: | 4 credits (World History-1, World Geography-1, U.S. History-1, U.S. Government- 1/2 and Economics-1/2) | |
| Foreign Language: | 2 credits in a single language | |
| Computer Science: | 1 credit | |
| 2. | A minimum high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale | |
| 3. | A minimum SAT score of 1200 or an ACT score of 25 | |
| 4. | Passage of any state mandated examination used as a high school exit examination | |
| 5. | Application and Acceptance to Prairie View A&M University | |
| 6. | Completion of 24 hrs of college credits with a minimum GPA of 3.30 | |
| 7. | Complete application submitted to the UMA no later than April 01, 2025 | |
| 8. | Interview | |
| Regular Admission – College transcript(s) that include: | ||
| 1. | Enrolled student of Prairie View A&M University | |
| 2. | Major that requires completion of the prescribed core of basic sciences and Mathematics courses as required by U.S Medical Schools for admission | |
| 3. | Completion of at least one year of undergraduate studies with a minimum of 24 credit hours of course work overall with at least 6 credit hours in biological or physical science college courses approved by the Academy | |
| 4. | Demonstrated interest in a medical career | |
| 5. | Present highly competitive academic qualifications (minimum GPA of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale) | |
| 6. | Demonstrated positive personal attributes | |
| 7. | Demonstrated community service experiences | |
| 8. | Complete application submitted to the UMA no later than April 01, 2025 | |
