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How to Declare a Major

To declare your major please submit a General Petition to our advising center via email: hhpadvising@uh.edu. No appointment necessary! You are required to have a minimum GPA listed below AND to be currently enrolled or have completed one course within the major desired. General Petitions typically take effect the semester after  the submission. Please only submit your petition once.

HHP Majors that require a cumulative GPA of 2.30 to declare:

Exercise Science – Primary Option

Exercise Science – Health Professions

Fitness & Sports

Sport Administration

Human Nutrition & Foods – Nutrition & Fitness

HHP Majors that require a cumulative GPA of 3.00 and junior standing to declare:

Human Nutrition & Foods – Nutritional Sciences

HHP Majors that require credit for CHEM 1311/1111, CHEM 1312/1112, NUTR 3101, and 12 hours of DPD coursework with a 3.00 DPD GPA:

Human Nutrition & Foods – ACEND