UHCL Undergraduate Viewbook

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Undergraduate Viewbook

At UHCL, our goal is simple: your success.

We cultivate your bold imagination so that you become an innovative thinker who is ready to take on a career and the world. As part of our community, you form real connections with professors and students that enable you to learn in a supportive environment. We’re not only here for your education, but to help you thrive outside of the classroom with resources and services to support your personal growth. We’re ready for the journey. Are you?

YOUR PLACE TO LEARN

With nearly 50 years of educating astronauts, business owners, scientists, engineers and teachers in the nation’s fourth largest city, UHCL is the place to launch your future.

Three campus locations in Clear Lake, Pearland and the Texas Medical Center, along with online courses, give you flexibility in earning your degree and access to opportunities for internships, networking and hands-on research.

The Freshmen Honors Program and Undergraduate Research Program provides on opportunity for students to explore particular interest areas, be introduced to the exciting world of academic research, and collaborate with a research mentor.

Our degree programs give you options to explore your interests and define your future career so you graduate with valuable experience. But learning does not end in the classroom. More than 20 centers and institutes across multiple academic areas give you opportunities to collaborate with faculty on innovative research to improve the world. Students have studied how to advance learning outcomes for people with autism at the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, and helped people improve their physical mobility at the Health and Human Performance Institute. www.uhcl.edu/academics

Undergraduate Majors and Minors

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Majors:

• Accounting, BS

• Environmental Management, BS

• Exploring Major

• Finance BS

• General Business, BS

• Healthcare Administration, BS

• Healthcare Services, BAS

• Legal Studies, BS

• Management, BS

¶ Entrepreneurship & Small Business

¶ Leadership

¶ Human Resource Management

¶ Environmental Management

• Management Information Systems, BS

• Marketing, BS

• Professional Accounting, BS

¶ Management Information Systems

Minors:

• Business Startup

• Economics

• Marketing

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Majors:

• Addictions Counseling, BS

• Early Childhood Care and Education, BS

• Educator of Young Children, BAS

• Exploring Major

• Education, BSE

¶ Bilingual Education

¶ Early Childhood

¶ Elementary and Middle School Education

¶ ESL Supplemental

¶ Reading

¶ Special Education EC-12

Minors:

• Early Childhood Education

• Early Childhood Intervention

• Instructional Technology

• Literacy for 4-8 Majors

• Literacy for 7-12 Majors

• Special Education

• Teacher Education

• Addictions Counseling

COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES & HUMANITIES

Majors:

• Anthropology, BS

• Art and Design, BFA

¶ Graphic Design

¶ Studio

• Behavioral Sciences, BS

• Communication, BA

• Criminology and Criminal Justice, BS

• Exploring Major

• Fitness and Human Performance, BS

¶ Exercise Science

¶ Public Health

¶ Pre-Physical Therapy

¶ Pre-Physician’s Assistant

¶ Pre-Occupational Therapy

¶ Pre-Chiropractic Medicine

• Geography, BS

• History, BA

• Humanities, BA

• Literature, BA

• Psychology, BS

• Public Service Leadership, BS

• RN-BSN Nursing, BSN

• Serious Games and Simulations, BA

¶ Game Programming

¶ Game Design

• Social Work, BSW

• Sociology, BS

¶ Criminology

¶ Diversity

¶ Family Sociology

¶ Health & Medicine

¶ Legal Studies

¶ Women’s Studies

¶ Work and Occupation

¶ Urban Studies

Minors:

• African Studies

• Anthropology

• Art History

• Behavior Analysis

• Communication

• Exercise Science

• Geographic Information Systems

• Geography

• Graphic Design

• History

• Humanities

• Latinx and Latin American Studies

• Law and Society

• Literature

• Middle Eastern Studies

• Museum Studies

• Philosophy

• Professional Writing

• Public Health

• Public Service Leadership

• Social Work

• Sociology

• Studio Arts

• Video Production

• Women’s and Gender Studies

• Youth and Police Studies

Certificates:

• Applied Behavior Analysis

• Public Service Leadership

• Women’s and Gender Studies

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Majors:

• Biological Science, BA

• Biological Science BS

¶ Cell/Molecular/Biotechnology

¶ Clinical Laboratory Science

¶ Ecology/Microbiology/Aquatic and Marine

¶ Physiology/Pre-Health

¶ Plant Science

• Chemistry, BA & BS

• Computer Engineering, BS

• Computer Information Systems, BS

• Computer Science, BS

• Environmental Science, BS

¶ Biology

¶ Chemistry

¶ Geology

¶ Physical Geology

• Exploring Major

• Information Technology, BAS & BS

• Mathematical Science, BA

• Mathematical Science, BS

¶ Actuarial Science

• Mechanical Engineering, BS

• Occupational Safety and Health, BS

¶ Industrial Hygiene

¶ Safety

• Physics, BS

¶ Engineering Physics

¶ Computational Physics

• Pre-Engineering

¶ Chemical Engineering

¶ Civil Engineering

¶ Electrical Engineering

¶ Industrial Engineering

Minors:

• Actuarial Science

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Cybersecurity

• Environmental Science

• Geology

• GIS/Geospatial Technologies

• Mathematics

• Network Security

• Physics

• Software Engineering

• Statistics

Certificate:

• Biotechnology

All junior and senior courses offered conveniently online.

Dual BS/MS Program Available

Optional Teacher Certification Available

STUDENT SUPPORT

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY

The University of Houston-Clear Lake is a welcoming campus where all students belong. You’ll find a transformational environment that embraces and uplifts everyone’s unique strengths, interests, and backgrounds. There are many services provided by departments within the Division of Student Affairs for students to gain a full Hawk experience.

www.uhcl.edu/student-affairs

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Your physical, social, spiritual and mental health are crucial to your success, and UHCL offers holistic support to help you be your best. The Recreation and Wellness Center is the place to play sports and games, achieve your fitness goals and hang out with friends. Counseling Services supports your mental health with individualized and group therapy, relaxation rooms and culturally sensitive programs. At the Health Services clinic, you have access to nurses, an oncampus pharmacy, immunizations and women’s health services.

www.uhcl.edu/student-affairs/health-wellness

Students work on an assignment together in a classroom

Students can access indoor basketball courts, soccer court and track inside the Recreation and Wellness Center

NEW STUDENT EXPERIENCE

At orientation, you connect with new Hawks, learn about campus resources and how to succeed at UHCL. But it doesn’t stop there. Programs and events throughout the year like Hawk Launch, Weeks of Welcome and Homecoming and Family Weekend help you transition to college life. In the First-Year Seminar course, you’ll learn critical thinking and communication skills to help you succeed as a student.

www.uhcl.edu/student-orientation

ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SUCCESS

Our Academic Advising team is embedded in each college to help you choose classes, select a major and stay on track toward graduation. Advisers specialize in specific majors so you gain a mentor to plan for your future.

Our suite of support centers includes the Student Success Center and Writing Center to help with study skills and provide support from student tutors who understand your needs. At Career Services, you can explore your future career, learn about jobs and internships, improve your resume and prepare for interviews.

www.uhcl.edu/campus-life/services

EDUCATION ABROAD

Explore the world and gain a deeper understanding of global cultures through the Education Abroad program. Whether led by faculty or one of our global partners, you’ll find a variety of options to earn course credit, participate in internships or service learning or join an exchange program.

www.uhcl.edu/education-abroad

Photo by Bill Timmerman

UHCL student poses with camel in study abroad trip in Oman

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Live close to classes, stay connected to campus life and form new friendships when you live on campus.

HUNTER HALL

UHCL’s exclusive, suite-style on-campus residence hall puts you in the center of campus, steps away from the Recreation and Wellness Center, student clubs and organizations, on-campus dining, and various student support services. Our safe and inclusive community offers students furnished singles and doubles, with all-inclusive utilities. Highlighted amenities include a community kitchen, on-site laundry facilities (free to use), mail services, a food pantry, floor lounges, 24-hour on-site staff support, an enhanced Wi-Fi network, a beautiful outdoor courtyard, and more. UHCL Hawks living in this community will experience high-impact opportunities to truly “Live, Learn, and Engage” with their peers. Financial aid and scholarships may be applied towards housing in Hunter Hall.

www.uhcl.edu/housing

DINING ON CAMPUS

Our main dining facility, Patio Café, offers students warm comfort meals made to order, a salad bar, and grab-n-go snacks. Our Hawk’s Coffee House meets your daily drink needs by proudly serving Starbucks coffee. Hunter Hall residents are required to purchase a meal plan in order to easily eat throughout the year without additional food costs. Download the Boost Mobile App to make ordering food even easier.

www.uhcl.edu/dining

UNIVERSITY FOREST APARTMENTS

University Forest Apartments (UFA) is independently managed by Campus Living Villages and located on campus at The University of Houston-Clear Lake*, with just a short walk to classes and campus activities. University Forest accommodates a community of over 200 students and offers apartment-style living with various private or semi-private floorplans. Each apartment has a spacious living area with a fully open concept kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, and oven. The community includes fully furnished options, internet, water/sewer/trash, and an electricity allowance. Residents also have access to all on-site amenities such as a beautiful pool and spa, sand volleyball court, study rooms, coffee bar, BBQ pavilion, monthly social events, and much more within the gated community.

*Property not managed by UHCL.

universityforestuhcl.com

Student engagement in Hunter Hall

Hunter Hall

GET INVOLVED

University life can be a big adjustment, but there’s no doubt you will find your place at UHCL and discover your full potential. With 90+ student organizations, you can explore all of your interests, from sports to astronomy and cultural advocacy. Events and activities throughout the year give you the chance to share your school pride and create memories, including Spirit Week, Chili Cook-Off and Lighting of the Letters.

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

Programs like the Hawk Leadership Institute and Servant Leader Scholar Program allow you to maximize your leadership skills for your future career, while community engagement activities give you opportunities to volunteer, explore cultures and learn how to be an informed voter so you can make a positive impact in the world.

www.uhcl.edu/studentlife

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

You don’t have to go far for top-notch entertainment. UHCL regularly hosts artists, musicians, performers and productions from around the world in the Bayou Theater and Art Gallery so you can have fun exploring new cultural experiences with friends.

www.uhcl.edu/arts

Students sit together in Patio Café

Trey McLaughlin & the Sounds Of Zamar in Bayou Theater

Students at the UHCL Day at the Capitol

AFFORDABLE EDUCATION

FINANCIAL AID

College is a big investment in your future, but you don’t have to pay for it on your own. During the 2022-2023 academic year, UHCL awarded $4.9 million in university and endowed scholarships.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Your FAFSA is used to award federal, state and university need-based aid. The 2024-25 FAFSA application becomes available on December 2023. Apply online at https://studentaid.gov. UHCL FAFSA code: 011711.

TYPES OF AID

Merit-based Aid: These funds are awarded to students based upon their academic achievements and do not have to be repaid. Some UHCL meritbased aid includes:

• New Hawk Scholarship (Freshmen only): $1,000 to full ride

• Automatic Transfer Scholarship: $1,000 per semester

• Hawk Scholars Scholarship: $1,000 per semester

Need-Based Aid: These funds are awarded based on your financial need. Awards can be in the form of grants, work study programs and low-interest loans. Your eligibility is determined by information from your FAFSA. UHCL offers:

• Hawk Advantage Scholarship: $2,500 per year

• Hawk Promise: Guaranteed free tuition for new freshmen who qualify

• Federal Pell Grant: Up to Up to $7,395 (for 2023-2024)

• Federal Subsidized Stafford Loans: Up to $3,500 (Fr.), $4,500 (So.), $5,500 (Jr. and Sr.).

• TEXAS Grant: Up to $5,379 per semester, up to $16,137 for the 2022-2023 award year.

Veteran Education Benefits: This is another outstanding resource for benefits-eligible students. Get assistance with securing your VA benefits at the Captain Wendell M. Wilson Office of Veteran Services.

DATES AND DEADLINES

• FAFSA Application Available: December 2023

• Scholarship Deadline: Priority and final deadlines may vary. View qualifications and deadlines at www.uhcl.edu/scholarships.

TUITION AND COSTS (2023-2024)

Undergraduate Resident In-State (Direct Expenses)

Undergraduate Out-of-State (Direct Expenses)

*Tuition and required fees based on 12 hours for undergraduate students. Actual tuition and required fees can be found at www.uhcl.edu/finaid.

**Room/Board based on suite-style double room and the required dining dollar meal plan per semester.

***These are estimated costs of attending UHCL. Actual cost may vary by person.

APPLY FOR ADMISSION

To determine whether you will be admitted to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, please review admission criteria below. Continue the admission process and learn more at www.uhcl.edu/admissions.

REGULAR ADMISSION CRITERIA

FRESHMAN TO-DO LIST

• Submit your application through ApplyTexas.org

• Pay $45 application fee (or fee waiver)

• Submit official high school transcripts (all schools attended)

• Submit SAT/ACT (optional)

• Access your student portal and complete your to-do list at www.uhcl.edu/eservices.

*Admission Criteria – is review by Class Rank and Calculated Unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale.

**Individual Review – A holistic approach by the senior admissions office staff that reviews the applicant’s academic credentials (high school curriculum, course type, grades in cores courses), experiences, attributes, as well as the value an applicant would contribute to progressing through the academic curriculum.

Conditional Admission - is offered to applicants that don’t meet regular admission criteria. Applicants are considered for conditional admission through the individual review process. In order to be admitted to UHCL for the fall semester, Conditional Admits will need to attend the Summer Engagement Academy Program and successfully complete 6 credit hours with a C or above.

Secondary Admission - the following programs have secondary admission requirements; Mechanical Engineering, BS and RN-BSN Nursing, BSN.

TRANSFER ADMISSION CRITERIA

Freshman Application Deadlines

Fall Priority - July 15 Final - Aug. 1

Spring Priority - Nov. 1 Final - Dec. 1

Summer Priority - March 1 Summer 1&2 Final - May 1

TRANSFER TO-DO LIST

• Submit your application through ApplyTexas.org

• Pay $45 application fee (or fee waiver)

• Submit all official college transcripts (all schools attended)

Transfer Credit

• See how your credits transfer to UHCL through the Transfer Credit Estimator

• Access your student portal and complete your to-do list at www.uhcl.edu/eservices.

Transfer Application Deadlines

Spring 2024 Priority - Dec. 1 Final - Jan. 8

Summer 2024 Priority - May 1

Summer I Final - May 22

Summer II Final - June 28

Fall 2024 Priority - Aug. 1 Final - Aug. 12

GET TO KNOW UHCL 1974

founded in

42%

42% of students identify as Hispanic, making UHCL a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Fall 2022

45+

15:1 Fall 2022

2,308 Graduates

student to students enrolled

faculty ratio

8,562

9,053 Fall 2022

6,254 Undergraduates

62%

62% of UHCL students receive financial assistance.

Fall 2022

3 bachelor ’ s programs

39 countries represented master ’ s programs

50+ doctoral programs

UHCL Won Two National Awards for Campus Voter Engagement, Silver Campus Seal and Voter Friendly Campus awards.

Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges. Ranked 15 of 70 for 2023 Best College Campuses in Texas, Niche

#21 of 81 for 2023 Safest College Campuses in Texas, Niche

82% recommend uhcl

82% of students would recommend UHCL to friends and family considering college.

WHAT OUR GRADS SAY

88% 77% 73%

88% agreed or strongly agreed that faculty were accessible

77% of the respondents said they considered their education at UHCL to be good or better.

73% of respondents said their UHCL education was worthy of their tuition and fees

HUNTER THE HAWK

mascot BLUE AND GREEN

WEDNESDAY

spirit day GO HAWKS!

favorite saying

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Campus Tours - The best way to see yourself at UHCL is to visit. Explore our growing campus, tour housing, and connect with admissions staff. See what UHCL has to offer during our one-anda-half-hour-long campus tour.

www.uhcl.edu/visit

Discover UHCL - Discover all that UHCL has to offer with your family at our largest preview event of the semester. Tour our expanding campus, including the Recreation and Wellness Center, STEM and Classroom Building, housing, and campus green space. Meet professors and advisers, and learn more about admission and financial aid. Get your application fee waived when you attend and apply at this event.

www.uhcl.edu/discover-uhcl

Pearland Open House - Applying as a transfer student and interested in attending classes at UHCL at Pearland? This is your opportunity to tour campus, meet professors and more. Get your application fee waived when you attend and apply at this event.

www.uhcl.edu/pearlandopen

Healthcare Administration Open House - Join us at UHCL at Texas Medical Center to learn more about healthcare administration programs. You can meet with admissions counselors, academic advisers and faculty. Get your application fee waived when you attend and apply at this event.

www.uhcl.edu/healthcareopenhouse

Virtual Options - Explore UH-Clear Lake from anywhere with virtual resources, including tours, information sessions and individual appointments.

REQUEST INFORMATION

To learn more about UHCL, request information online at www.uhcl.edu/request-information

CONTACT ADMISSIONS

• Connect with us @uhcladmissions (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

• Meet your Enrollment Management Counselor at www.uhcl.edu/admissions/contact

• Phone: (281) 283-2500

• Fax: (281) 283-2522

• Email: admissions@uhcl.edu

• Mail: Office of Admissions, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Box 13, Houston, TX 77058

• Web: www.uhcl.edu/admissions

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