2023ADM_REVISEDJAN23

Undergraduate Admissions

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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 + +

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 EDUCATION Health + Human Development and Family Studies Teaching and Learning +

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

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 + +

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences + + Biology + + Chemistry + + Computer Science + + Earth Science + + Environmental Sciences + + Geology + + Geophysics + +

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.

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.

+ Freshman Additional Requirements + Transfer Additional Requirements Nationally Ranked Program Some programs do not have a national ranking system.

Scan here for additional info. uh.edu/majors

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FRESHMAN

UH.EDU/FRESHMAN

APPLICATION DEADLINES

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

SCHOLARSHIP PRIORITY DEADLINE: November 1 SPRING 2023: December 1 SUMMER 2023: May 1 FALL 2023: May 1

APPLICATION PROCESS

1 2 3 4 5

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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 Class Rank

SAT

ACT

Admission Type

Top 10%

No Minimum

11 - 25%

1080

21

26 - 50%

1170

24

51% and lower/No Rank

Individual Review*

Assured Admission

WITHOUT TEST SCORE Class Rank

Calculated Admission Type Unweighted GPA**

Apply at goapplytexas.org or commonapp.org.

Top 10%

No Minimum

Assured Admission

APPLICATION FEE

11 - 25%

3.40 or Higher

Assured Admission

Lower than 3.40

Individual Review*

3.45 or Higher

Assured Admission

Lower than 3.45

Individual Review*

APPLY ONLINE

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

SELF-REPORT TRANSCRIPT

26 - 50%

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.

51% and Lower/ No Rank

Individual Review*

*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

FAFSA 003652

SAT 6870

ACT 4236

TRANSFER

UH.EDU/TRANSFER

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ADMISSION TYPE

HOURS OF COLLEGE-LEVEL CREDIT EARNED

MINIMUM REQUIRED GPA

Assured Admission

15 or more*

2.50

Individual Review** 15 or more*

2.25 - 2.49

* 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 DEADLINES SPRING 2023: December 1 SUMMER 2023: May 1 FALL 2023: June 16

TRANSFER FAQS

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.

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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)

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

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

UH.EDU/INTERNATIONAL

APPLICATION DEADLINES SPRING 2023: November 1 SUMMER 2023: April 3 FALL 2023: May 1

APPLICATION PROCESS

1 2 3 4 5

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

FAFSA Opens: Oct. 1, 2022 FAFSA/TASFA Priority Deadline: Jan. 15, 2023

SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP

AWARD

CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION

TEXAS RESIDENT

NONRESIDENT

Tuition and Fees

$11,870

$27,110

On-campus Room & Board

$10,418

$10,418

Books & Supplies

$1,434

$1,434

Annual Total

$23,722

$38,962

FRESHMAN * Scholarship Priority Deadline: Nov. 1, 2022 Academic Excellence* Tier One*

National Merit

Terry Foundation Scholarship

Up to $6,000 per year

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

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

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.

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

National Merit Finalists

Based on cost and individually adjusted

Financial need, a record of leadership, campus residency, meet in-state tuition requirements

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

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

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

COUGAR PROMISE 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

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.

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

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