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