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When you choose HOUSTON, you become a leader. One of the best assets of the University of Houston is the city that is its namesake. As a student, the city of Houston will be the backdrop to your social, cultural and educational experiences. After graduation, UH students continue to enjoy and give back to the city by becoming a part of the Houston workforce. In fact, 14 percent of Houstonians holding a bachelor’s degree are UH graduates! The University of Houston is a Tier One research university, as designated by the Carnegie Foundation. We’re on a mission to educate tomorrow’s leaders in a learning environment that offers more than 40,000 students excellence in the classroom and hands-on leadership development in the community, across the nation and around the globe. Our approach works. The Princeton Review has named the University of Houston one of the best colleges in the nation for undergraduates. Our influence is global, as our more than 220,000 alumni share their knowledge in all corners of the world. You can be part of a diverse, multicultural student body that benefits from an award-winning faculty and a vibrant campus life. You can be one of tomorrow’s leaders because you CHOOSE HOUSTON.
ACADEMICS
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I didn’t know anyone when I started at UH, but the faculty provided an incredibly friendly environment. I immediately felt
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like I was part of a family.
Alyssa Weathersby MAJOR: VOCAL PERFORMANCE
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YOU CHOOSE HOUSTON.
What is your next great idea?
Academy • 30+ Undergraduate Research Centers • Tier One Public Research Institution (Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching)
You’ll discover it and more within the
We help you share your great ideas with the
offering 130 undergraduate majors and
university, the University of Houston conducts
Distinguished Faculty
research centers across every academic
• 11 National Academy Members
global marketplace by offering a variety of
• Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-Winning Faculty
University of Houston’s 12 academic colleges minors and 180 graduate study programs. The University of Houston’s dedication to academic excellence is embodied in our
award-winning faculty. Having been honored with such accolades as the Nobel Peace
Prize, the National Medal of Science, the
Pulitzer Prize and more, our highly decorated faculty are helping UH students reach their
world. As a public, comprehensive research world-class research through more than 40 department. We also prepare you for the study abroad programs. You can earn
credit toward your degree while experiencing
Choose HOUSTON
Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
• #3 Best City for Young Professionals (Forbes Magazine)
new cultures in places such as Asia, Africa,
highest level of achievement.
• Energy Capital of the World • 4th Largest City in the Nation
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Other schools sit on their laurels, but UH is on the rise to national recognition. There’s momentum here, and it’s exciting to be a part of the growth.
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NICHOLAS HEISIG NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR MAJOR: HISTORY AND SPANISH
• Largest Medical Center in the World • 2nd in Employment Growth Rate in the Nation
Student Success • 234 National Merit Scholars between 2001 – 2013 • 3,500+ Alumni are Presidents, CEOs or Heads of their Own Company • 1,898 Honors College Students
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Architecture
ACADEMICS
You will find your path when you CHOOSE HOUSTON.
UH’s academic colleges and
interdisciplinary Honors College
nurture the newest class of leaders
The internationally recognized Gerald D. Hines College of
Architecture is dedicated to the power of design to shape lives. You will learn in studio-based curricula that includes Texas’ only
undergraduate program in industrial and product design and the world’s first graduate program in space architecture.
like you. Our programs evolve with the times, events and issues that impact Houston and the world.
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My older brother was a National Merit Scholar at UH. got a sense of the community and pride every time I visited Fridays, and it was always a
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skip a beat. I love this school.
Camden Mahbubani 4
The C.T. Bauer College of Business is ranked among the
breakthroughs to help ensure our
the Entrepreneurship program is #1 in the country. Nearly 5,000
cultural, scientific and business
nation’s best business schools by The Princeton Review. In fact,
graduates will lead in their careers
companies recruit Bauer graduates every year for a reason: We
and their communities.
cultivate the world’s best business leaders.
Honors College
Education
By combining the advantages of a
The College of Education is nationally recognized for its award-
diversity of a large university, the
challenges at every level. We are shaping the next generation of
small college with the resources and
winning programs, research and strategic solutions to educational
Honors College serves the needs
leaders in teaching, administration, counseling and research.
specialized guidance, academic
flexibility and personal instruction.
Engineering
major, you will have the opportunity
Located in one of the largest engineering-centered regions in the world,
challenging forum.
places to earn an engineering degree and enter the workforce. We
Regardless of your college or
UH. I came to campus on
MAJOR: BIOLOGY (PRE-MED)
We stay current with educational,
of our most gifted students through
When I was in high school, I
sea of red. It made my heart
Business
to enhance your studies in this
the Cullen College of Engineering is in one of the most strategic
graduate leaders for industry and academia in the areas of biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, geosensing
systems, industrial, mechanical, petroleum, subsea, aerospace, materials, and computer and systems engineering.
Your journey begins when YOU CHOOSE HOUSTON.
Professional Schools Law The Tier One Law Center has four nationally recognized specialty programs. The Law Center combines merit, distinction and diversity in the nation’s fourth largest city, and offers the resources of one of the world’s largest legal markets.
Optometry The College of Optometry is internationally recognized for its vision research and is home to the University Eye Center, which serves 40,000 Houston-area residents a year.
Hotel and Restaurant Management
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Pharmacy
Work in hospitality anywhere on the globe with a
From alternative energy sources to geophysics to
the College of Pharmacy offers you access to the
managment degree from one of the top hospitality
programs in the world, and one of the top three in the
United States. The Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management offers great facilities, a
close-knit student body and a strong sense of community.
new software, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is a research powerhouse in the physical and biological sciences, computer science and mathematics.
With the Texas Medical Center as a major partner, finest research available and the opportunity to collaborate with Texas Medical Center institutions.
Social Work Critical thinking, partnered with vigorous research and ethical practice, develops leaders in social
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Technology
The largest and most diverse of our 12 colleges, the
Innovative research and breakthrough
nationally recognized for educating professionals
home to 16 schools and departments that encompass
Technology, where you will build the analytical
study paths are clinical practice and working with
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is
the humanities, social sciences, and creative and
performing arts. Undergraduate majors cover the full range of human knowledge, from anthropology to sports administration.
work. The Graduate College of Social Work is
applications are the signature of the College of
in those combined areas. The college’s two
and practical expertise needed to excel as
communities and organizations in MACRO practice.
leaders in diverse technology fields.
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T R A N S F E R REQU I REM E NTS Admissions Criteria and Deadlines You must be admissible to your first- or second choice major at the time your application is complete. You may submit one application per semester. Summer/Fall is considered one term for application purposes. Duplicate applications will be withdrawn. Complete applications consist of the ApplyTexas application, the application fee and all required supporting documents by the deadline. Application fees are nonrefundable. SEMESTER OF ENROLLMENT
DATE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION & ALL CREDENTIALS
SPRING 2014
AUGUST 1, 2013
NOVEMBER 1, 2013
SUMMER 2014
JANUARY 1, 2014
MAY 1, 2014
FALL 2014
JANUARY 1, 2014
PRIORITY: MARCH 1, 2014 FINAL: JUNE 1, 2014
GENERAL UH ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS HOURS OF COLLEGE-LEVEL CREDIT
REQUIRED GPA
0-14
MUST MEET FRESHMAN CRITERIA
15-29
2.50
30+
2.00
Completed applications after the March 1 priority deadline for the Fall semester are subject to individual review. International students visit uh.edu/international for deadlines. General admission will be granted to applicants who have earned an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution. You must submit official transcripts from every institution attended. Also, you must be in good standing at the previous institution attended to be considered for admission to the University of Houston. NOTE: All college-level coursework attempted from a U.S. regionally accredited institution will be used in computing the grade point average, including Fs and repeated courses. You should check your admissions status in your myUH self-service account at myUH.uh.edu.
The Honors College A complete application for the Honors College includes: • Honors College application completed online • Minimum 3.25 GPA • Résumé listing interests and activities • Full-length academic essay • Previous college transcripts Apply online at TheHonorsCollege.com.
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There are lots of undergraduate research opportunities at the University of Houston. You become close to a professor because you’re doing what they love to do … in their domain. This is an invaluable experience where you can develop a personal relationship with professors.
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I was even able to talk to my professor in French!
Hamza Hallal MAJOR: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 6
Alternate Admissions Considerations
Impacted Major Requirements Impacted majors are majors that have additional requirements that go above and beyond the general university requirements.
ARCHITECTURE Application priority deadline is February 1. Admission is granted for the Fall semester only. Applicants are encouraged to submit an 8.5”x11” portfolio clearly marked with the student’s name, contact information and myUH ID. Portfolios will only be returned to applicants who include stamped envelopes with the appropriate postage.
To be admitted, students must have attempted at least one college-level English course, at least one calculus course and at least one college-level science course in the areas listed.
HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT MAJOR
COMPLETED HOURS
REQUIRED GPA
HOTEL AND RESTARUANT MANAGEMENT
15+
2.85
LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES MAJOR
BUSINESS MAJOR
COMPLETED HOURS
BUSINESS*
REQUIRED GPA
15 – 59
3.0
60+
3.0
(MOST RECENT 60 HOURS)
* Students at UH with more than 45 credit hours are not allowed to change their major to Business.
EDUCATION MAJOR
PRE-HEALTH
PRE-TEACHING AND LEARNING
COMPLETED HOURS
REQUIRED GPA
15 – 29
2.5
30+
2.3
15 – 29
2.5
30+
2.3
ENGINEERING AREA
ALL COLLEGE-LEVEL WORK ATTEMPTED ALL CALCULUS COURSES AND MATH COURSES WITH CALCULUS PREREQUISITES ATTEMPTED ALL COLLEGE-LEVEL CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY, GEOLOGY AND CALCULUS-BASED PHYSICS COURSES THAT APPLY TO UH ENGINEERING DEGREE PLANS ATTEMPTED ALL COLLEGE-LEVEL ENGLISH COURSES ATTEMPTED
ALL COLLEGE-LEVEL ENGINEERING COURSES ATTEMPTED
REQUIRED GPA
3.0 3.0 3.0 2.5 3.0
COMPLETED HOURS
REQUIRED GPA
15 – 29
2.5
ECONOMICS
KINESIOLOGY
30+
2.25
15 – 29
2.5
30+
2.3
MUSIC
15+
THEATRE AND DANCE
15+
2.5 (IN ALL MUSIC COURSEWORK) ADDITIONAL APPLICATION TO COLLEGE AUDITION REQUIRED AUDITION REQUIRED
NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS AREA
REQUIRED GPA
ALL COLLEGE-LEVEL WORK ATTEMPTED
2.5
ALL COLLEGE-LEVEL BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, GEOLOGY, MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS COURSES ATTEMPTED
2.5
ALL COURSEWORK ATTEMPTED FROM EITHER CATEGORY I OR CATEGORY II (LISTED BELOW)
2.5
Category I (applies to students majoring in Biology, Biochemistry, Geology, Physics, Geophysics, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Mathematical Biology or Physics) • Must have successfully completed at least one of the following: • MATH 1330 • MATH 1431
• MATH 1432
• Must have successfully completed at least one of the following: • BIOL 1361 • GEOL 1302 • BIOL 1362 • GEOL 1330
• GEOL 1340 • GEOL 1350 • GEOL 1376 • CHEM 1331
FORMER UH STUDENTS
• CHEM 1332 • PHYS 1301 • PHYS 1321
• Submit ApplyTexas application for readmission.
Category II (applies to students majoring in Mathematics or Computer Science) • Must have successfully completed at least two of the following: • COSC 1410 • MATH 1431
• MATH 1432 • MATH 2433
• 2.75 cumulative GPA required • 2.75 GPA for all pre-pharmacy math and science coursework attempted (see list below) • Students must have completed at least one class from the list below: • Calculus (MATH 1431, MATH 1432, MATH 2433, MATH 1450, MATH 1451 or MATH 3334) • Statistics (MATH 2311) • Biology I and II w/ lab (BIOL 1361, 1161 and BIOL 1362, 1162) • General Chemistry I and II w/ lab (CHEM 1331, 1111, and CHEM 1332, 1112) • Microbiology w/ lab (BIOL 3332, 3132) • Organic Chemistry I and II w/ lab (CHEM 3331, 3221 and CHEM 3332, 3222) • Physics (Any college-level physics)
TECHNOLOGY
BIOTECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
COMPLETED HOURS
•S ubmit official transcripts of coursework completed since leaving UH. POSTBACCALAUREATE STUDENTS*
PRE-PHARMACY
MAJOR
• Submit the application fee.
REQUIRED GPA
15 – 29
2.5
30+
2.25
15 – 29
2.5
30+
2.25
15 – 29
2.5
30+
2.5
15 – 29
2.5
30+
2.25
15 – 29
2.5
30+
2.25
• Submit ApplyTexas application for transfer students. • Submit the application fee. • Submit official transcript from all institutions attended. * Some colleges and programs have additional requirements or do not offer coursework at the postbaccalaureate level. VETERANS • Submit ApplyTexas application. (Applicants with less than 15 hours of college or military work should submit a transfer application but follow the freshman admission requirements.) • Submit the application fee. • Submit all official college and/or military transcripts. • Some colleges and majors have specific requirements that must be met to be admitted into specific programs.
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M A J O R S A ND CO L L E G E S GERALD D. HINES COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE*
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION*
Architecture
Human Development and Family Studies
Environmental Design Industrial Design Interior Architecture C. T. BAUER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS* Pre-Business* Accounting Entrepreneurship Finance Management Management Information Systems Marketing Supply Chain Management *All new students declare pre-business as their initial concentration. Once a student completes the required university core and business core classes, a student can declare a specific major in business. *Refer to page 7 for major requirements. 8
Health (Students enter as Pre-Health) (Students enter as Pre-Health Development and Family Studies)
Teaching and Learning
(Students enter as Pre-Teaching and Learning)
CULLEN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING* Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Petroleum Engineering
CONRAD N. HILTON COLLEGE OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT*
Photography/Digital Media
Hotel and Restaurant Management
Communication
THE HONORS COLLEGE Open to all undergraduate majors Honors students may be eligible to participate in the Dual-Degree M.D. Program in partnership with The University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston and The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. For details, visit uh.edu/md-programs.
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Anthropology Art Art History Graphic Communications Painting
Sculpture Advertising Corporate Communication Health Communication Interpersonal Communication Journalism Media Production Media Studies Public Relations Communication Sciences and Disorders Economics English Creative Writing Linguistics Literature
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I found out early in my college search that UH had the most to offer me. I love how UH professors engage with their students, both in and out of the classroom. Every semester and almost every day is a different experience here.
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I never have trouble finding fascinating courses.
Chris Powell MAJOR: ENGLISH LITERATURE
Health and Human Performance
Music
Human Nutrition and Foods
Instrumental Performance
Kinesiology — Exercise Science
Music and Business
Kinesiology — Fitness and Sports
Music Composition
Kinesiology — Sports Administration
Music and Religion
Hispanic Studies
Music Theory
Spanish
Organ Performance
History
Piano Performance
Liberal Studies
Vocal Performance
Modern and Classical Languages
Elective Studies (Teacher Certification)
Chinese Studies
Philosophy
Classical Studies
Political Science
French
Psychology
Geophysics
(Students enter as Pre-Psychology)
Interdisciplinary Sciences
Sociology
Mathematics
Theatre and Dance
Mathematics — Mathematical Biology Option
Acting/Directing
Mathematics — Mathematical Finance Option
Dance
Physics
Design Technology
Physics — Geophysics Option
German German Area Studies Italian Studies
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS* Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences Biology Chemistry Computer Science Computer Science — Business Option Computer Science — Systems Option Earth Science Environmental Sciences — Environmental Systems and Modeling Geology
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY* Pre-Pharmacy COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY* Biotechnology Computer Engineering Technology Computer Information Systems Construction Management Consumer Science and Merchandising Digital Media Electrical Power Engineering Technology Human Resource Development Mechanical Engineering Technology Organizational Leadership and Supervision Supply Chain and Logistics Technology Surveying Engineering Technology
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CAMPUS LIVING
Learn. Engage. Discover. UH has a comprehensive array of services, programs and activities just for you. 10
Chart Your Success.
CHOOSE HOUSTON.
Student Life • 581 Student Organizations
The University of Houston is a great place for you to achieve
• 46 Fraternities and Sororities
and professional opportunities.
• 16 Intercollegiate Sports
success through a balance of academic, social, physical, spiritual
Successful students are leaders. The University of Houston opens the door for you to develop leadership and citizenship skills through the
• 41 Sports and Intramurals • 2,500+ On-campus Jobs and Internships posted annually by University Career Services
Center for Student Involvement and the Center for Fraternity &
• 60+ Group Exercise Classes (per week each semester)
students’ interests and hobbies to honors and academics. If you don’t find
• 21 Outdoor Adventure Trips (each semester)
Sorority Life. Organizations range in focus from campus traditions to an organization that fits your needs, we’ll help you start one.
Successful students are engaged. We offer a variety of programs and
• 22 Clinic/Workshops (each semester)
events that encourage you to get involved and to interact with diverse
Winning Excellence
Housing & Residential Life provides living/learning communities that
• 39 Olympic Medals from 22 Student-Athletes
groups of people to create unique and memorable experiences. Student promote collaboration among students of common interests. Convenient public, intercampus transportation and Commuter Student Services allow commuters to stay connected to UH.
Successful students are well-rounded. The University of Houston supports
student safety, wellness, and physical and mental health. The Department
• 899 All-Americans • 389 Postseason Appearances in 16 Sports • 55 NCAA Individual Championships • 17 NCAA Team Titles
of Campus Recreation provides aquatics, intramural sports, fitness,
open recreation, outdoor adventure and sport clubs to all of our students. The Health Center, UH Wellness, and Counseling and Psychological
Services offer on-campus services to ensure that you have access to the resources you need to succeed.
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For Tier One Living, CHOOSE HOUSTON. in a timely, cost-effective manner. Other resources range from wellness
The Place
programs, career services, health center and counseling services to
The University of Houston campus is located on 667 park-like acres,
specialized programs for international students and students with disabilities,
lush with mature trees, gardens and lawns winding through one of the
to name a few.
best public art collections outside of downtown Houston. Step inside our
buildings, and you’ll discover world-class facilities, high-tech laboratories
The Life
and expansive libraries.
UH is the nation’s second most ethnically diverse university, with students from 127 countries and from cities across the United States. Our students
CHOOSE HOUSTON, the nation’s fourth largest city. Known for its oil and
gas industry, Houston offers so much more, including a vibrant arts scene, from the symphony and live concerts to art museums and award-winning
Consider living on campus — one of the best aspects of a university
experience. Studies show that students who live on campus transition into the university well and graduate faster.
We offer Living-Learning Communities to connect you with an academic
program or department or Theme Communities where you can meet students
outdoor murals. Restaurants offer every cuisine imaginable. Best of all,
of similar backgrounds or interest. These special communities include, but
this global business hub offers opportunities for internships and fieldwork
are not limited to, Business, Engineering, Theatre, Global Perspectives and
in every area.
Experiences, Second-Year Residential Experience and Pre-Health. Choose the residential community that meets your lifestyle. To learn more about
The Resources
Student Housing and Residential Life, visit housing.uh.edu.
It takes more than just a great classroom to make the most of an education.
You will meet others who share your dreams when you CHOOSE HOUSTON.
That’s why we offer numerous resources to support your success. Our
Transfer Advising Program will assist you to reach your academic goals
32.2%
11.3%
8.9%
24.9%
19.2% 3.4%
.2% UH Student Diversity According to racial background of 2012 enrollment
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African American
Native American
International
Caucasian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Multiracial or Unspecified
Hispanic
UH HOUSING COSTS RATES ARE PER SEMESTER AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE VISIT UH.EDU/HOUSING FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
MOODY TOWERS DOUBLE — $2,252
Student Housing
MOODY TOWERS SINGLE — $2,810
MOODY TOWERS SUPER SINGLE — $3,081
QUAD DOUBLE — $2,494
QUAD SUPER SINGLE — $3,302
LIFESTYLE MEAL PLAN — $1,700
$3,952
$4,510
$4,781
$4,194
$5,002
COUGAR CASH MEAL PLAN — $1,350*
$3,602
$4,160
$4,431
$3,844
$4,652
* COUGAR CASH MEAL PLAN IS AVAILABLE TO JUNIOR, SENIOR AND GRADUATE RESIDENTS ONLY.
COUGAR PLACE 4BD/1BA
COUGAR PLACE 2BD/1BA
COUGAR PLACE 1BD/1BA
$3,285
$3,585
$3,685
BAYOU OAKS 4BD/2BA
BAYOU OAKS 3BD/2BA (SHARED)
BAYOU OAKS 2BD/1BA
BAYOU OAKS 2BD/1BA (SHARED)
$3,245
$3,337
$3,414
$2,781
CALHOUN LOFTS EFFICIENCY
CALHOUN LOFTS 1BD/1BA
CALHOUN LOFTS 2BD/1BA
• #2 in Texas for Number of Beds in On-campus Housing • 7 Residential Communities, with More to Come • 30 Campus Restaurants and Dining Halls • Faculty-in-Residence Living in Every Undergraduate Residence Hall
Afford Your Future
FURNISHED
$4,625
$5,710
$4,135
UNFURNISHED
$4,510
$5,545
$4,025
• #7 in U.S., Graduating Students with Least Amount of Debt (U.S. News & World Report) • Best Value College (Princeton Review) • $113 Million Awarded in Grants and Scholarships (each year) • Top 10 Most Affordable Postsecondary Schools in Texas (College Database) • Top 100 Most Affordable Large Public Colleges (AffordableCollegesOnline.org)
COUGAR PLACE 4BD/1BA
CALHOUN LOFTS 2BD/1BA
CALHOUN LOFTS 1BD/1BA 13
Paying for College. CHOOSE HOUSTON.
Note: The following dates are for priority processing of financial aid.
Costs of Education
Financial Aid
The greatest investments are those you make in yourself, especially when it comes to education. Your costs to attend the University of Houston depend on an array of factors, including state residency, program of study and the number of semester hours you’re planning to take.
The University of Houston believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue an education. That’s why we offer a wide array of financial aid packages, such as grants, loans and work-study programs, to help students invest in their future.
Below are estimated resident (in-state) and non-resident (out-of-state) costs for full-time undergraduate study for an academic year. Costs do not take into account any financial aid. Undergraduate tuition and incidental fees are consolidated and are charged per semester credit hour based on a student’s college and/or major. For more information, please visit uh.edu/tuition.
IN-STATE TUITION AND FEES (FISCAL YEAR 2014)
Based on 15 credit hours per fall and spring semesters Tuition and Fees: Room and Board: Annual Total:
$ 10,272 $ 10,600 * $ 20,872
OUT-OF-STATE TUITION AND FEES (FISCAL YEAR 2014)
Based on 15 credit hours per fall and spring semesters Tuition and Fees: Room and Board: Annual Total:
$ 20,892 $ 10,600 * $ 31,492
*Price reflects on-campus living costs. For more information about on-campus housing, visit uh.edu/housing.
For current tuition and fees information, visit uh.edu/financial/undergraduate/tuition-fees/. For Net Price Calculator, visit uh.edu/financial/net-price-calculator. 14
Financial Aid Steps
That said, funds are limited, and the financial aid process can take up to six weeks, so planning ahead is crucial. Learn more at uh.edu/financial/undergraduate/how-apply. We know that the financial aid process can be confusing, but we’re here to help. For more information, or to meet with a financial aid advisor, visit uh.edu/financial.
Scholarships Thanks to successful fundraising efforts, the University of Houston is proudly able to offer transfer students the following scholarships. Discover more scholarships opportunities at uh.edu/scholarships. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$1,200 $600/semester Non-renewable
For Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society members who are transfer students and intend to pursue their first baccalaureate degree at the University of Houston
Transfer Excellence Scholarship
$1,000 $500/semester Non-renewable
Available to newly admitted transfer students. • Must hold a permanent residence card or be a U.S. citizen • Must enroll in 12 hours of classes at UH (main campus) • Must have 42 transferable hours from a regionally accepted U.S. institution • Must have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
• Priority will be given to students who apply to UH by March 1.
Step 1 August 1 – April 1 Apply to UH. www.ApplyTexas.org
Step 2 Apply for your federal pin. pin.ed.gov
Step 3 January 1 – April 1 Fill out FAFSA (UH code: 003652). fafsa.ed.gov
Step 4 Check your status for possible additional requirements. myuh.uh.edu
Step 5 Accept your award after it is posted. myuh.uh.edu
TRANSFER STUDENT CHECKLIST
Before You Apply a campus visit or 1 Schedule attend one of our special events for prospective students. Find out more at uh.edu/campusvisits.
available majors 2 Research at uh.edu/academics/ majors-minors.
heck admissions 3 Crequirements and
ontact the Transfer 4 CAdvising Program (TAP)
ubmit official transcripts 3 Sfrom ALL colleges and
applying, activate your 4 After myUH self-service account
deadlines. Speak with a transfer admissions counselor if you have any questions. Locate your counselor at uh.edu/ transfercounselor.
for pre-advising assistance with specific majors at uh.edu/tap.
Application Process to UH (main campus) the application fee 1 Apply 2 Submit online using the ApplyTexas ($50 for domestic students; application for admissions and scholarships at ApplyTexas.org.
$75 for international students). Pay online or with a check or money order made payable to: University of Houston.
universities attended. Electronic submission is highly encouraged as it expedites the evaluation process.
and monitor your admission status.
Once Admitted f you haven’t already started the 1 Ifinancial aid process, complete the
FAFSA. The UH school code is 003652. Allow up to eight weeks for processing. View cost of attendance information.
up for a mandatory Advising and housing and dining options at 2 Sign 3 Explore Registration for Transfers (ART) session uh.edu/housing. through your myUH portal. For tutorials, visit uh.edu/newtransfer.
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LEGACY (renderings of the new Robertson Stadium and the University Center, currently under construction)
Our History First founded in 1927, our school officially became the University of Houston in 1934. Two years later, the institution acquired the land for a permanent campus, and by 1939 opened its first building. Since then, UH has developed a series of deep-rooted traditions that continue to thrive today.
Our Traditions
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Shasta
The Cougar Sign
Shasta is the official mascot of the Houston Cougars. Between 1947 and 1989, five live cougars served as mascots and lived on campus. Since 1989, the tradition has continued with a student-Shasta mascot (above), who’s best known for his traditional push-ups performed after every football touchdown, and Sasha, the female cougar mascot. In 2012, another live cougar, Shasta VI, was adopted in partnership with the Houston Zoo — making appearances during UH events via webcam from his home at the zoo, where he also blesses all of the UH class rings before graduation.
Made by folding the ring finger of the right hand toward the palm and covering it with the thumb, the Cougar Sign dates back to 1953, when Shasta I lost a toe in a cage door on her way to a game. The opposing team mocked UH by imitating the cougar’s injury. After a staggering victory against the same team a few years later, the Cougars adopted that gesture as a symbol of school pride.
Scarlet Red and Albino White The colors of Sam Houston’s ancestor, Sir Hugh, serve as UH’s official colors. The red stands for courage and inner strength to face the unknown, while the white stands for the good of helping one’s fellow man.
Homecoming
Frontier Fiesta
Each year, students, faculty, staff and alumni pack Robertson Stadium and flow through the streets of campus for a weekend of football and festivities in celebration of the University of Houston’s Homecoming. At UH there also is a full week of activities preceding the actual Homecoming weekend, which includes pep rallies, Homecoming court announcements and concerts — not to mention the tailgating, the Homecoming parade and a live cougar on game day. uh.edu/homecoming
Frontier Fiesta is an annual student-run, student-led festival hosted by UH, featuring concerts, carnival booths, multicultural events and cook-offs. After its debut in 1940, LIFE magazine, a national publication, dubbed it “The Greatest College Show on Earth.” It still is. Come for the fun of it and support scholarship and community. uh.edu/fiesta
This is our legacy, what will yours be? CHOOSE HOUSTON.
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A special thanks to the University of Houston students who generously appeared in all campus photos. 8.2013