Application Information
The UTLA Program is open to all UT majors interested in a pre-professional, hands-on experience in the entertainment industry. Students can apply to participate during the fall, spring or summer semester. While most students complete the program during their junior or senior year, students can participate up to one full year after graduation. UT graduate students are also allowed to participate.
Before you apply, attend our events, information sessions and office hours!
Office Hours
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon, DMC 1.206
Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., DMC 1.206
Summer 2027 Application
Due November 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT
Program Requirements
60 hours by semester of participation.
GPA of 2.0+ by semester of participation.
Demonstrated interest in the entertainment industry.
Graduate students must hold a minimum GPA of 3.0.
How to Apply
The UTLA application is online and must be completed by the designated semester deadline. There is no application fee. We encourage students to re-apply for future semesters if not admitted. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified.
The UTLA application includes:
An up-to-date resume that follows the UTLA Applicant Resume Guide.
Two short essay prompts regarding interest in the program.
An optional scholarship essay.
Before applying, students are encouraged to:
Attend UTLA events, information sessions, and office hours to learn more about the program. Demonstrated engagement with the program is taken into consideration in the admissions process.
Review the UTLA Applicant Resume Guide.
Meet with their academic advisor to determine which semester works best with their degree plan.
Meet with a career coach in their college to discuss their resume.
You’re not doing this alone. The UTLA team are experts in helping you explore careers in the industry, regardless of your major, and part of your support system. Let’s talk about your interests and see if a semester in LA is the right fit (and when the right time might be!).
After you apply but before you go…
Students will receive admissions decisions via email. Acceptance and scholarship decisions are usually shared two weeks after the application deadline.
If accepted, students must:
Meet all payment deadlines, including the initial deadline to pay a non-refundable, $1,000 program fee deposit.
Continue to make satisfactory academic progress toward a degree.
Participate in pre-departure sessions and meet expectations during the internship application process.
Further details are included with notification of acceptance.