Apply for Admission

*Supporting information includes application fee, self-reporting transcript information, test scores (if applicable). If applying without test scores, supporting information also includes your essay and resume. You can request to change to admissions without a test score by submitting this form.

Transfer Students

1. Complete the University of Houston application for admission using The Common Application.
2. Pay the nonrefundable $75 application fee ($90 for international students) with a credit card or debit card. Payment can be made in your myUH self-service portal or before submitting the admissions application.
3. If you will have fewer than 15 semester hours (30 for business majors) at the time of applying, have your high school transcript and ACT or SAT score(s) sent to the University of Houston, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 4434 University Drive, Houston, TX 77004. Our code for ACT is 4236; SAT is 6870.
4. Submit official college transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. Ask your college or university registrar to send your transcript data electronically through an EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) system, e.g. Speede. You may also upload a PDF copy of your transcript to your myUH self-service portal.

Deadlines

• Spring 2025
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 2, 2024
  • Supporting Information* Due: Dec. 18, 2024
  • Summer 2025
    • Application Deadline: May 5, 2025
    • Supporting Information* Due: May 12, 2025
    • Application Deadline: June 23, 2025
    • Supporting Information* Due: June 30, 2025

    *Supporting information includes application fee and official transcript(s) from all attended institution(s).

    International Students

    1. Complete the University of Houston application for admission using The Common Application.
    2. Pay the nonrefundable $90 application fee with a credit card or debit card. Payment can be made in your myUH self-service portal or before submitting the admissions application.
    3. Have your official test scores sent directly from the testing agency. Our code for ACT is 4236; SAT is 6870; TOEFL is 6870. There is no institutional code for IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores. For IELTS and Duolingo English Test scores, the testing agency should send score reports to University of Houston, Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
    4. For International Freshman: Submit official* high school (secondary school) transcripts, mark sheets, external exam results, and certificates) for years 9-12 (or equivalent years). Academic records not issued in English must be submitted in the original language and include a certified literal English translation. Review the UH Required International Secondary Academic Records page for the credentials required for your international curriculum or country. For International Transfer: Submit official* academic credentials (transcripts, mark sheet(s), and degree certificates) from all post-secondary schools (universities and colleges) attended whether in the USA or in another country. All hard copy documents submitted by international applicants as part of the application process become the property of the University of Houston and will not be returned to the student.
    5. OPTIONS FOR SUBMITTING TRANSCRIPTS • Upload to myUH self-service (Schools Outside US): Follow the Upload Transcript Guide to upload a copy of your official international academic records to your my.uh.edu self-service portal. Uploaded transcripts are considered unofficial but can complete an application for admission consideration. Please note, if admitted, UH will require submission of official final academic records before enrollment. • Send Electronically: Ask your school administrator to send your official transcripts electronically through a secure electronic transcript service such as: TRex, SPEEDE, Common App, Naviance, Parchment, etc. • Send by Postal Mail: Official transcripts can be mailed in an institutional-sealed envelope to: Office of Admission, University of Houston-Welcome Center, 4434 University Drive, Houston, TX 77204 , U.S.A. *Official transcripts must either state “official”, have your institution's seal, a signature by a school official, or official watermark. It is up to the discretion of the Office of Admissions to determine the validity of the transcript and the office reserves the right to request additional or different copies if needed.
    6. Submit a copy of your passport ID page(s). F-1s in the U.S. are required to submit a copy of page 1 and 2 of the SEVIS I-20 and a copy of their I-94 record. J-1s in the U.S. are required to submit a copy of page 1 of the DS-2019 and a copy of their I-94 record.
    7. Submit financial documents. Acceptable financial documents include: statement from the bank signed by agent or bank stamp/seal; letter written from back with the amount clearly indicated in U.S. dollars; checking, savings, or certificate of deposit statements; scholarship letters; or letters showing government funding.

    Deadlines

    • Spring 2025
      • Application Deadline: Nov. 4, 2024
      • Supporting Information* Due: Nov.11, 2024
      • Summer 2025
        • Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
        • Supporting Information* Due: April 8, 2025
        • Application Deadline: May 5, 2025
        • Supporting Information* Due: May 12, 2025

        *Supporting information includes application fee and official transcript(s) from all attended institution(s).

        Post-Baccalaureate Students

        1. Complete the University of Houston Transfer application for admission using the ApplyTexas Application.
        2. Pay the nonrefundable $75 application fee ($90 for international students) with a credit card or debit card. Payment can be made in your myUH self-service portal or before submitting the admissions application.
        3. Have your most recent colleges or university transcript sent to the University of Houston. Ask your college or university registrar to send your transcript data electronically through an EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) system, e.g. Speede.

        Deadlines

        • Spring 2025
          • Application Deadline: Dec. 2, 2024
          • Supporting Information* Due: Dec. 18, 2024
          • Summer 2025
            • Application Deadline: May 5, 2025
            • Supporting Information* Due: May 12, 2025
            • Application Deadline: June 23, 2025
            • Supporting Information* Due: June 30, 2025

            *Supporting information includes application fee and official transcript(s) from all attended institution(s).

            Transient / Visiting Students

            1. Complete the University of Houston transient application for admission using the ApplyTexas Application.
            2. Pay the nonrefundable $75 application fee ($90 for international students) with a credit card or debit card. Payment can be made in your myUH self-service portal or before submitting the admissions application.
            3. Have your most recent colleges or university transcript sent to the University of Houston. Ask your college or university registrar to send your transcript data electronically through an EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) system, e.g. Speede.

            Deadlines

            • Fall 2024
              • Application Deadline: Aug. 9, 2024
              • Supporting Information* Due: Aug. 16, 2024
              • Application Deadline: Dec. 2, 2024
              • Supporting Information* Due: Dec. 18, 2024
              • Summer 2025
                • Application Deadline: May 23, 2025
                • Supporting Information* Due: May 30, 2025
                • Application Deadline: Aug. 1, 2025
                • Supporting Information* Due: Aug. 8, 2025

                *Supporting information includes application fee and official transcript(s) from all attended institution(s).

                Admissions Brochure

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