Chess Spoken Here
The University of Texas at Dallas takes chess seriously. We believe that chess requires the
kind of mental toughness and competitive excellence characteristic of our students.
If you like chess and are looking for a college, we would like to hear from you.
Julio Catalino C. Sadorra
Puchen Wang
“The best thing about the UT Dallas Chess Program
is its desire to see its players excel in both chess and
academics. Its provision for playing opportunities
and training resources is an integral part of this.”
“UT Dallas’ reputation as a strong academic
institution and the winning reputation of the chess
team are what attracted me to the University.”
“While I was researching colleges, I was determined
to play chess for a winning university team, so
playing for the UT Dallas Chess Team was not
something I had to deliberate. The team has a
proven record and potential to win several titles
every year, due to the program’s training regimen
and dedication of the players.”
“As a freshman international student, being part
of the team helped me acclimate to the new
environment in my first semester. My teammates
gave me valuable company and academic tips.
The University offers a friendly, but serious and
challenging academic atmosphere.”
“Recruiting international student players is essential
because it not only gives the team a unique dynamic
of varied cultures and playing styles, but it also
enriches the knowledge and cultural appreciation of
every player on the team.”
Julio Catalino C. Sadorra, a junior applied
mathematics major, is an international student from
Singapore, where he and his family moved from
Cavite, Philippines. He enjoys reading chess books,
watching British sitcoms and playing table tennis and
basketball. Julio has a FIDE rating of 2498 and in
June 2011 received the title of Grandmaster (GM).
“Being part of the UT Dallas Chess Team
has taught me the value of teamwork and
responsibility. In two of the most important
tournaments we play, the Pan American
Championship and the Final Four of Chess
tournament, it’s all about how the team works
together to achieve the best results possible.”
“The best thing about the chess team is the
opportunity for travel. We often have the chance to
play in places we have never been to before, like last
October when the team was fortunate enough to
travel to Cuba for an exhibition match.”
“At UT Dallas, students are able to choose courses
to suit their academic goals, join a variety of student
organizations and play chess for a formidable team
at an institution where they are given the liberty to
be themselves, pursue their interests and develop
their talents.”
Puchen Wang, a junior finance and actuarial
science double major originally from Shanghai,
China, moved to New Zealand with his family in
1997. He is a member of the Management Honors
Program, the Financial Leaders Association and
the Collegium V honors program. In his spare
time, Puchen enjoys tennis, pool and table tennis.
He has a FIDE rating of 2437 and holds the title of
International Master (IM). Pictured above with
Associate Provost Abby Kratz making the opening
move at the Turner GM Invitational.
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The UT Dallas Chess Team
The team has won state, national and international titles and represents the University in
the Pan-American Intercollegiate Championship, the Texas Collegiate Championship, the
National Collegiate Chess League team championship and the Final Four of Chess.
The team competes internationally in annual Internet matches with the University of
Belgrade for The Transatlantic Cup.
Members of the UT Dallas chess team receive:
Scholarships: UT Dallas offers several chess scholarships to qualified student-players. We
welcome candidates who are excellent students, strong chess competitors and will contribute to
the UT Dallas Chess Program.
Coaching: The University employs International Master Rade Milovanovic, Co-Champion of
the 2008 U.S. Open, as the team’s coach.
Summer Training: The University provides opportunities for travel to tournaments on an
individual basis to strengthen playing skills over the summer semester.
Institutional Support: The University administration has given strong support to the program
since its inception. Unlike many American universities, we don’t have a football team!
Our chess players are supported by the student body, faculty and administrators for the positive
attention they bring to the University through tournament wins and individual recognitions.
When people think of college chess, they think of UT Dallas. Learn more at utdallas.edu/chess.
Becoming a member of the
UT Dallas Chess Team
The University recruits master-level players
for its chess team. To be awarded chess
scholarship and become a part of the team,
you may:
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Win a competitive
scholarship
Achieve a high chess rating
and maintain an exemplary
academic record
Interested? Contact program director Jim Stallings (james.stallings@utdallas.edu) one
year in advance of your intended enrollment date to begin the recruitment process. It
is important to work closely with Jim and the International Student Services Office
(ISSOprospective@utdallas.edu) to ensure a smooth transition to UT Dallas.
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About UT Dallas
UT Dallas comprises seven schools, offers an
array of interdisciplinary degree programs,
and features a student population as diverse
as its areas of study.
With a current enrollment of more than
17,000 students and a world-class faculty
that includes one Nobel laureate, members
of the National Academies of Sciences
and Engineering and active, news-making
researchers, UT Dallas aims to provide
Texas and the nation with the benefits of
educational and research programs of the
highest quality. By merging theory with
practice in classrooms and at the University’s
56 research centers, we challenge students to
investigate their own questions and create
the future they envision for themselves.
Living in Dallas
The University sits north of Dallas in
Richardson, Texas, offering students quick
and easy access to all that Dallas and Fort
Worth have to offer. Students may use their
free DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) pass
to explore the many shopping and eating
choices in the area. UT Dallas’ location
also provides easy access to many outdoor
amenities, such as parks, hike and bike trails
and swimming pools.
Popular attractions include the Dallas and
Fort Worth Zoos, Fair Park, the Fort Worth
Stockyards, the Dallas Museum of Nature
and Science, world-renowned art museums
that include the Kimbell, Amon Carter
Museum, the Dallas Museum of Art, the
Nasher Sculpture Center, the new Dallas
Center for the Performing Arts, the Dallas
World Aquarium and the State Fair of Texas.
Major sports teams in the area include the
world-famous Dallas Cowboys, the 2011 NBA
Champion Dallas Mavericks, the Dallas Stars,
the Texas Rangers and soccer team FC Dallas.
utdallas.edu/chess
About UT Dallas
UT Dallas comprises seven schools, offers an
array of interdisciplinary degree programs,
and features a student population as diverse
as its areas of study.
With a current enrollment of more than
17,000 students and a world-class faculty
that includes one Nobel laureate, members
of the National Academies of Sciences
and Engineering and active, news-making
researchers, UT Dallas aims to provide
Texas and the nation with the benefits of
educational and research programs of the
highest quality. By merging theory with
practice in classrooms and at the University’s
56 research centers, we challenge students to
investigate their own questions and create
the future they envision for themselves.
Living in Dallas
The University sits north of Dallas in
Richardson, Texas, offering students quick
and easy access to all that Dallas and Fort
Worth have to offer. Students may use their
free DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) pass
to explore the many shopping and eating
choices in the area. UT Dallas’ location
also provides easy access to many outdoor
amenities, such as parks, hike and bike trails
and swimming pools.
Popular attractions include the Dallas and
Fort Worth Zoos, Fair Park, the Fort Worth
Stockyards, the Dallas Museum of Nature
and Science, world-renowned art museums
that include the Kimbell, Amon Carter
Museum, the Dallas Museum of Art, the
Nasher Sculpture Center, the new Dallas
Center for the Performing Arts, the Dallas
World Aquarium and the State Fair of Texas.
Major sports teams in the area include the
world-famous Dallas Cowboys, the 2011 NBA
Champion Dallas Mavericks, the Dallas Stars,
the Texas Rangers and soccer team FC Dallas.
utdallas.edu/chess
Applying for Admission
The following is a checklist of materials required by the UT Dallas Office of Admission and
Enrollment Services to be considered for admission. Only complete applications received
by the deadline (see below) will be guaranteed an admissions decision. For detailed
information, visit utdallas.edu/enroll.
Undergraduate Admission
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Complete UT Dallas undergraduate application at www.applytexas.org,
including Essay Topic C.
$50 non-refundable application fee, in U.S. dollars.
$50 foreign credential fee, if submitting international academic documents.
TOEFL score (minimum score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based,
80 Internet-based or 6.3 IELTS), if applicable.
SAT/ACT score, if applicable.
Diplomas/degree certificates.*
High school transcripts/marksheets.*
All college/university transcripts/marksheets.*
Certified translation of non-English documents.*
Two letters of recommendation.
Please mail your application and supporting materials to:
The University of Texas at Dallas
Office of Admission and Enrollment Services
ROC 11
PO Box 850088
Richardson, TX 75083-0088
U.S.A.
To check your Admission Status, e-mail admissions-status@utdallas.edu or visit
utdallas.edu/status. Your ID number is your Social Security Number or assigned
Student Identification Number. Your Personal Identification Number is your birth
date in MM/DD/YY format.
Deadlines for International Applicants (All Visa Types)
Term
Fall Full-Term and First 8-Week Session
Spring Full-Term and First 8-Week Session
Application
Deadline
May 1
Sept. 1
Documentation
Deadline*
June 1
Oct. 1
Note: International students requesting an I-20 (F1) or a DS-2019 (J1) are not eligible to begin their study at UT Dallas during a second
8-week session. Contact the International Student Services Office (ISSOprospective@utdallas.edu) for more information.
*All supporting documents and transcripts, with the exception of courses in progress, must be postmarked by the documentation deadline.
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Safety and Security
When students are interested in UT Dallas
or any other university, they typically have
questions about campus safety.
UT Dallas promotes safety through its
police department staffed by trained
professionals and student officers, as well
as through a number of specialized services
and equipment. A walking escort service
is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,
for on campus transit and call boxes are
located throughout the University in case of
emergency. Learn more at
utdallas.edu/enroll/visit/safety.php.
Housing and Dining
Living on the UT Dallas campus offers a
convenient and comfortable environment
within walking distance to class. Freshmen
may choose to live in one of two new 400bed residence halls. To apply for incoming
freshman housing, see
utdallas.edu/fye/housing/apply.
For non-freshman students, housing is
available through University Village and
Waterview Park apartments.
More information about University
housing options is available at
utdallas.edu/housing.
Freshmen living on campus are required to
purchase a University meal plan. The new
dining hall is open seven days a week and
has space for students, faculty and staff to
mingle, relax and dine. Students not required
to participate in the meal plan program
can choose to purchase one of several
optional meal plans. Information about the
University’s meal plan options may be
found at utdallas.edu/dining.
UT Dallas is listed
among the Princeton
Review's Best Colleges.
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International
Student Services
More than 2,200 international students,
representing more than 90 countries, call
UT Dallas home. Our International Student
Services Office provides cultural, social and
adjustment programs to help international
students succeed while studying at UT
Dallas. Some common programs include
tax workshops, social security office visits,
cultural festivals, a talent showcase and an
international graduation reception.
For more information, visit
utdallas.edu/student/international.
The Career Center
Although evidence of financial support is a
required part of your application process,
many international students are interested in
opportunities to earn supplemental income.
While you’re here, you have full access to the
services of the University’s Career Center.
The staff can help you identify interests,
clarify values and assess skills in order to
make better educational and career decisions.
Learn more about the Career Center at:
utdallas.edu/career.
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About the UT Dallas Chess Program
What makes our chess program unique is that we offer something for everyone.
We offer chess opportunities for every interest and skill level through:
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The championship chess team.
The inclusive chess club.
Online “chess in education” courses for college credit.
Chess education outreach efforts, including children’s summer chess camps.
For more information about chess at UT Dallas, contact:
James A. Stallings
Director, Chess Program
The University of Texas at Dallas
P.O. Box 830688, FO55
Richardson, TX 75083-0688
Phone: (972) 883-4899
Cell: (214) 793-4967
Fax: (972) 883-2896
james.stallings@utdallas.edu
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