UH 2016-2017 Viewbook

2016-2017

VIEWBOOK

INTRODUCING HOUSTON Houston isn’t a college town, it’s a college city. Houston is growing fast because Houstonians are ambitious. They’re used to living on the frontier, as entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators. It’s an environment that will inspire you as a student, and when you graduate, this city has more opportunities for your career and your life than you’ll find most anywhere.

Your life is one destination after another, each a new beginning.

High school leads to college, college leads to degrees, and degrees lead to careers, promotions, and a life powered by ambition.

And when you join the University of Houston, your ambition can take you anywhere.

FOURTH LARGEST CITY IN THE US

TOP CITY FOR JOB CREATION

MOST DIVERSE CITY IN THE NATION

QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON 667 40,000+ 120 24 acre campus students undergraduate cutting-edge majors and minors

research centers

137

nations represented

17

intercollegiate sports teams

560

active student organizations

TIER ONE PUT US ON THE MAP. WHERE YOU GO IS UP TO YOU. Tier One. It means we’ve been nationally recognized for our excellence in groundbreaking research. Less than 2% of universities nationwide are recognized as Tier One research institutions. In other words, a Tier One degree is more valuable.

With UH’s world-renowned faculty leading the way, you can go anywhere. To learn more about our majors and colleges, visit uh.edu/academics/colleges-departments.

13 Colleges 120 Majors and minors 200 Graduate/professional programs 22:1 Student faculty ratio

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MAJORS Accounting American Sign Language and Interpreting Anthropology Architecture Art (teacher certification option available) Art History Biochemical & Biophysical Sciences Biology Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Chinese Studies Civil Engineering Classical Studies Communication Communication Sciences & Disorders Computer & Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Technology Computer Information Systems Computer Science Construction Management Dance Digital Media Earth Science Economics Electrical Engineering Electrical Power Engineering Technology

English English, Creative Writing Entrepreneurship Environmental Design Environmental Science Finance French Geology Geophysics Health History Hotel & Restaurant Management Human Development & Family Studies Human Resource Development Industrial Design Industrial Engineering Interior Architecture Interpersonal Communication Italian Studies Journalism Kinesiology, Exercise Science Kinesiology, Sports Administration Liberal Studies Management Management Information Systems Marketing (Pre-Business) Mathematical Biology Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology

Media Production Media Studies Music Music, Applied Music Composition Music Theory Nursing* Nutrition Organizational Leadership and Supervision Painting Petroleum Engineering Philosophy Photography/Digital Media Physics Political Science Psychology Public Relations Religious Studies Retailing and Consumer Science Sculpture Sociology Spanish Supply Chain & Logistics Technology Supply Chain Management Teaching and Learning Theatre World Cultures and Literatures *This major is only available to transfer students.

Visit uh.edu/nursing for more details.

ENHANCE YOUR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE NORWAY UNITED KINGDOM

GERMANY

HUNGARY

SPAIN

FRANCE

ITALY

BELIZE

THE HONORS COLLEGE

STUDY ABROAD

Regardless of your major, you’ll receive the personal attention of a small college while exploring the resources and diversity of a large university. You’ll attend small classes and enjoy special privileges such as priority registration.

Experience exchange programs and semesters abroad in Central America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Your career may require you to collaborate with people from other countries, work internationally, or solve problems for the global community.

Read more at uh.edu/learningabroad.

Learn more about applying to the Honors College at thehonorscollege.com/apply.

“Passport for Coogs” initiative provides UH students with free U.S. passports.

COSTA RICA

CHILE

GHANA

SOU

SWEDEN

CZECH REPUBLIC AUSTRIA TURKEY

UTH AFRICA

CHINA INDIA

RESEARCH

INTERNSHIPS

We have over 24 research labs, centers, and institutes across every academic area. As a Tier One research institution, students and professors work together to find innovative ways to make real changes in the daily lives of real people around the world.

Houston is ranked “3rd Best City for Young Professionals” by Forbes magazine. Not only are we located in Houston—one of the world’s fastest growing economies—but we also work with the local industries to help design our degrees, majors, and internships.

UH is one of only three public Tier One research universities in Texas.

EXPERIENCE CAMPUS LIFE

JOIN A STUDENT ORGANIZATION TAILGATE AT A FOOTBALL GAME WEAR RED GET AN INTERNSHIP LEARN THE COUGAR HAND SIGN TAKE A SELFIE WITH PRESIDENT KHATOR ATTEND HOMECOMING BOWL AT THE STUDENT CENTER CLIMB THE ROCK WALL POSE WITH THE COUGAR STATUE GRADUATE

TOP 10 REASONS TO LIVE ON CAMPUS 1 Save time and money 2 You’re closer to class 3 You don’t have to cook 4 Enjoy exercise and recreation 7 days a week 5 Experience independence in a safe environment 6 Utilities, television service, internet, and use of laundry facilities are included 7 Meet other #NewCoogs 8 You live with student leaders, mentors, and advisors 9 Connect with students who share your interests and major 10 Get the real college experience The best part of living in UH housing is that there’s always something going on. Nervous about finding a roommate? Browse other students’ profiles to find your roommate with RoomSync. Read more at uh.edu/housing.

FRESHMAN HOUSING TRANSFER HOUSING

COUGAR VILLAGE I

COUGAR VILLAGE II

MOODY TOWERS

COUGAR PLACE

QUADRANGLE

CALHOUN LOFTS

BAYOU OAKS

ADMISSIONS AND FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION APPLICATION PRIORITY DATES All admission materials, including the application, application fee, official transcripts, and official test scores, must be received by the Office of Admissions by the dates below.

Fall 2016 Admission Freshman Scholarship Priority Final Consideration

2 Application fee

Dec. 1 July 1

Transfer Scholarship Priority Final Consideration

March 1 July 15

International Admission

June 1

Spring 2016 Admission Freshman and transfer International Admission

1 The application

Dec. 15 Oct.1

Freshman Assured Admission Criteria Class Rank

SAT Total (CR + M)

ACT Composite

Top 10%

No Minimum

No Minimum

11-25%

1000

21

26-50%

1100

24

Applicants who do not meet criteria for assured admission are individually reviewed.

Visit uh.edu/admissions/apply for more details about freshman, transfer, and international admission.

3 Your transcripts 4 Your test scores

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Apply online using the ApplyTexas Application at ApplyTexas.org.

Submit your $50 application fee by credit card on the ApplyTexas website or mail a check or money order to the Office of Admissions.

FRESHMAN

TRANSFER

Ask your high school registrar to send your transcript (electronically or in a sealed envelope) to UH. Fax and photocopies are not accepted.

Send updated official transcripts from all colleges and institutions previously attended. Electronic transcripts are strongly encouraged.

Send official SAT or ACT scores directly to UH from the testing agency. Scores can also be sent through The College Board (code 6870) or ACT (code 4236).

Official test scores must have been taken within the last five years.

Students transferring to UH with college credits earned while in high school and those with less than 15 earned post high school graduation need to submit official SAT or ACT scores along with an official copy of their final high school transcript.

The University of Houston has some majors that have additional admission criteria.

For more details on what’s needed for those majors, visit uh.edu/impactedmajors.

ESTIMATED ANNUAL COSTS FOR 2016-2017 Texas Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition and fees

$10,940

$25,386

Room and board

$10,809

$10,809

Books and supplies

$1,300

$1,300

$23,049

$37,495

TOTAL*

*Total costs are based on average full-time enrollment of 15 hours per semester, average cost of on-campus residence halls and meal plan, and average cost of books.

SCHOLARSHIPS Incoming students receive over $12 million in scholarship funds. To be eligible for scholarships, please apply for freshman admission by December 1 or transfer admission by March 1.

UHin4 UHin4 provides a comprehensive plan for on-time graduation in four years for incoming freshmen and select transfer students.

You’ll receive academic maps and be offered fixed tuition rates to help you achieve your academic goals. Read more about this program at uh.edu/provost/UHin4.

ONE OF 150 INSTITUTIONS RANKED BEST VALUE COLLEGE

RANKED #4 COLLEGES WITH BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK

RANKED #16 GRADUATING STUDENTS WITH LEAST AMOUNT OF DEBT

—The Princeton Review

—PolicyMic

—U.S. News & World Report

FINANCIAL AID To apply for federal financial aid, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov (school code: 003652). The priority submission deadline is March 15. Our helpful and knowledgeable financial aid staff can help you pursue these options: • Grants • Work-study and on-campus student jobs • Loans (student and parent) Visit uh.edu/typesofaid for more information on financing your education.

APPLY TODAY!

University of Houston Office of Admissions Welcome Center 4434 University Drive | Houston, TX 77204-2023 713.743.1010 | uh.edu/admissions | admissions@uh.edu

VISIT THE CAMPUS!

Campus tours are available at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. each weekday as well as 11 a.m. on Monday, Friday, and Saturday. A campus visit includes an information session and a campus tour led by one of our Ambassadors.

Register for a visit at uh.edu/campusvisits.

COUGAR PREVIEW DAYS

October 17, 2015 • April 2, 2016

Register at uh.edu/cougarpreview

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