2023ADM_REVISEDJAN23

MAJORS

GERALD D. HINES COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

Architecture + +

Environmental Design (*) + +

Industrial Design + +

Interior Architecture + +

(*) Environmental Design students should select Architecture as their major when applying.

KATHRINE G. MCGOVERN

COLLEGE OF THE ARTS

Art + +

Art History + +

Dance + +

Graphic Design + +

Music + +

Music Composition + +

Painting + +

Performance + +

Photography/Digital Media + +

Sculpture + +

Theatre + +

C.T. BAUER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Accounting + +

Entrepreneurship + +

Finance + +

Management + +

Management Information Systems + +

Marketing + +

Supply Chain Management + +

Students are admitted as Pre-Business until core classes are complete and you’re able to declare a specific major in business.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Health +

Human Development and Family Studies

Teaching and Learning +

CULLEN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Biomedical Engineering + +

Chemical Engineering + +

Civil Engineering + +

Computer Engineering + +

(Katy Instructional Site Only)

Computer Engineering Analytics + +

(Katy Instructional Site Only)

Construction Engineering + +

Electrical Engineering + +

Industrial Engineering + +

Mechanical Engineering + +

Petroleum Engineering + +

Systems Engineering + +

(Katy Instructional Site Only)

CONRAD N. HILTON COLLEGE OF GLOBAL HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP

Global Hospitality Leadership +

HOBBY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Public Policy

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES

African American Studies

American Sign Language Interpreting

Anthropology

Chinese Studies

Communication Disorders +

Communication Studies

Economics

English

Exercise Science +

Fitness and Sports +

French

Health Communication

History

Human Nutrition and Foods + Journalism

Liberal Studies

Media Production

Mexican American and Latino Studies

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

Religious Studies

Sociology

Spanish

Sports Administration +

Strategic Communication

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

World Culture and Literature

Honors Biomedical Sciences + +

Mathematical Biology + +

Mathematics + +

Physics + +

COLLEGE OF NURSING

Nursing, BSN (RN-BSN) +

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Biotechnology + +

Computer Engineering Technology + +

Computer Information Systems + +

(Sugar Land Instructional Site Only)

Construction Management + +

Digital Media +

Electrical Power Engineering

Technology + +

Human Resource Development +

Mechanical Engineering Technology + +

(Sugar Land Instructional Site Only)

Retailing and Consumer Science +

Supply Chain and Logistics Technology +

Technology Leadership and Innovation

Management +

EXPLORATORY STUDIES

A short-term preparatory major for students still considering their options.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRACKS

Pre-Dentistry

Pre-Law

Pre-Medicine

Pre-Optometry

Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

These are not majors, but your advisor will work to align your degree plan with prerequisite requirements for a professional track.

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS

Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences + +

Biology + +

Chemistry + +

Computer Science + +

Earth Science + +

Environmental Sciences + +

Geology + +

Geophysics + +

+ +

Freshman Additional Requirements

Transfer Additional Requirements

Some programs do not have a national ranking system.

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uh.edu/majors

FRESHMAN

APPLICATION DEADLINES

SCHOLARSHIP PRIORITY

DEADLINE: November 1

SPRING 2023: December 1

SUMMER 2023: May 1

UH.EDU/FRESHMAN

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Choose to submit your application with a test score or without. If you apply with test scores, we will only use the highest total or composite score from one sitting. UH does not super score.

WITH TEST SCORE

APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLY ONLINE

Apply at goapplytexas.org or commonapp.org.

APPLICATION FEE

FALL 2023: May 1 1 2 3 4 5

Pay the $75 application fee, $90 for international.

SELF-REPORT TRANSCRIPT

Self-report your grades and class rank in your MyUH portal.

SEND TEST SCORES

Send ACT or SAT score(s) directly from the testing agency if you want us to consider a test score.

ATTEND ORIENTATION

If admitted, commit to UH by registering for orientation.

WITHOUT TEST SCORE

*If you don’t meet the assured admissions requirements, we may consider additional factors in the admissions process. If we require additional documentation, we’ll request those materials from you.

**Unweighted GPA is calculated using core class grades on your transcript, excluding extracurricular classes.

CODES

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

UH.EDU/TRANSFER

APPLICATION DEADLINES

SPRING 2023: December 1

SUMMER 2023: May 1

*If you’ve earned less than 15 hours of college-level credit, freshman admission criteria will need to be met.

** If you don’t meet the assured admissions requirements, we may consider additional factors in the admissions process. If we require additional documentation, we’ll request those materials from you.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1 2 3 4

APPLY ONLINE

Apply at goapplytexas.org or commonapp.org.

APPLICATION FEE

Pay the $75 application fee, $90 for international.

SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT

Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.

ATTEND ORIENTATION

If admitted, commit to UH by registering for orientation.

FALL 2023: June 16

TRANSFER FAQS

INTERNATIONAL

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

FRESHMAN

MINIMUM GRADES/MARKS

Minimum 3.0 equivalent GPA (4.0 scale).

Graduates from an accredited U.S. high school: meet U.S. freshman admission requirements. (See page 4.)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS (ELR)

Completed high school in a non-English speaking country: meet ELR minimum scores below.

Completed high school in a country where English is the native language: take the SAT or ACT.

TRANSFER

MINIMUM GRADES/MARKS

Minimum 3.0 equivalent GPA (4.0 scale) in at least 15 transferable credits. If you’ve earned less than 15 hours of college-level credit, freshman admission criteria will need to be met.

Transfers from a U.S. college/university: meet U.S. transfer admission requirements. (See page 5.)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS (ELR)

Transfers from a college/university in a non-English speaking country: meet ELR minimum score.

Transfers from an accredited U.S. college: exempt from ELR with an AA or AS degree or a B or better in English 1301 or equivalent.

If you don’t meet the assured admissions requirements, we may consider additional factors in the admissions process. If we require additional documentation, we’ll request those materials from you.

TOEFL (IBT): 79 (CODE 6870)

UH.EDU/INTERNATIONAL

APPLICATION DEADLINES

SPRING 2023: November 1

SUMMER 2023: April 3

FALL 2023: May 1

APPLICATION PROCESS

1 2 3 4 5

DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST: 105

IELTS: 6.5

LIVE ON CAMPUS

First-Year Living $2,854 - $3,902

Sophomore + Up Living $2,854 - $4,668

Loft Living $4,795 - $6,619

Apartment Living $4,110 – $4,324

Rates based per term for the 2022-23 academic year. uh.edu/housing

Meal plans and Cougar Cash options are available whether you are living on campus or commuting. dineoncampus.com/UH

APPLY ONLINE

Apply at goapplytexas.org or commonapp.org.

APPLICATION FEE

Pay the $90 application fee.

SUBMIT TEST SCORES

Send official test scores directly from the testing agency.

SEND ACADEMIC RECORDS

Send all official academic records and/or transcripts from secondary, high school and/or colleges and university entrance examinations when appropriate.

ATTEND ORIENTATION

Admitted students are provided instructions to receive an I-20 and can then register for orientation and enroll in classes.

MONEY TALK

SCHOLARSHIPS

FAFSA Opens: Oct. 1, 2022

FAFSA/TASFA Priority Deadline: Jan. 15, 2023

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION

FRESHMAN

*Scholarship Priority Deadline: Nov. 1, 2022

Academic Excellence* Up to $6,000 per year

Tier One* Full tuition & fees up to 4 years + 2 years on-campus housing & meal plan + research/study abroad stipend eligibility

National Merit Full tuition & fees up to 4 years + research/study abroad stipend eligibility

Terry Foundation Scholarship

TRANSFER

Average awardee from ’21 had a 1350 SAT or 29 ACT and top 11% class rank.

Average awardee from ’21 had a 1474 SAT or 33 ACT and top 10% class rank. Tier One application and letters of recommendation are required.

National Merit Finalists

Based on cost and individually adjusted Financial need, a record of leadership, campus residency, meet in-state tuition requirements

Priority Deadline for the Transfer Excellence Scholarship: May 15, 2023

Transfer Excellence Scholarship

$1,000 per year ($500 each semester)

COUGAR PROMISE

Earned 48 transferable hours or more with a 3.0 GPA; enroll full-time at UH.

Tuition and fees covered for those with an adjusted gross family income up to $65,000 who demonstrate financial need. Those between $65,001 and $125,000 receive tuition support. Submit the FAFSA and/or TASFA and complete admissions application by Jan. 15, 2023. uh.edu/cougarpromise

SCHOLARSHIP UNIVERSE

Easily find and apply for institutional and external scholarships online in your MyUH portal.

This is an estimate as costs may vary based on your academic college. See if you qualify as a Texas resident at uh.edu/residency.

Use our tuition and fee calculator at uh.edu/undergrad-calculator.

OUT-OF-STATE TUITION WAIVER

Out-of-state and international students who receive $1,000 or more from competitive university scholarships may qualify for an out-of-state tuition waiver. uh.edu/cost

ADDITIONAL TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID

Student Loans Work-Study Grants

UH is proud to be a military friendly school with benefits, including the Hazlewood Act and GI Bill®

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at benefits.va.gov/gibill.