STUDENT TYPES
STUDENT TYPES
Are you an incoming freshman, transferring to UH, a returning former student, or a new graduate student? Online and Special Programs is here to support you in making the best decision on where to get started. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you explore degree options and prepare for what to expect when you arrive at the University of Houston.
INCOMING FRESHMAN
Award-winning faculty and diverse online undergraduate degree options are just a few reasons why students choose UH. Once you've selected a program, the next step is to apply. The University of Houston uses ApplyTexas to process undergraduate applications. Through ApplyTexas, you can submit your application, review its status, and access post-submission features.
Freshman Admission Criteria > Find Your Advisor > Apply >
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Interested in transferring to the University of Houston to complete an online undergraduate program? Here's what you need to know to get started. One of the first major hurdles transfer students face is selecting a degree. Many are excited to study at UH but aren't sure which degree to pursue. If this sounds like you, contact us—we're ready to assist you.
Once you have a degree in mind, we recommend speaking with a UH Transfer Advisor. They can review your unofficial transcripts and give you an idea of which credits will transfer to UH. They can also help you select courses to complete at your current college before making the transition. Once you're prepared, it's time to apply!
Transfer Equivalency Guides > Find Your Transfer Advisor > Apply >
VISITING STUDENTS
Are you currently enrolled at another college or university and interested in taking a course at University of Houston? You can apply to the University as a Visiting Student by selecting the transient application type. As a visiting student you are not subject to the University's general admissions requirements and are only required to provide a transcript from your current university to prove you are in good academic standing.
The first and most important step is to discuss your plans with an academic advisor from your home institution to ensure the credits you take at UH will transfer back to your university.
Check the UH class schedule online to make sure the course is available and open.
Note: Students who check availability before the open enrollment period begins may find that their desired course fills up during the initial enrollment appointment period. Remember, priority goes to degree seeking students. If your course is full, you will need approval from your instructor to enroll in the course.
Visiting Students should apply by selecting the transient student application type. Students must be in good standing at their current institution and only their current institution’s official transcript is required. The deadline to submit an application and all required documents varies. Please check the website for dates.
Admitted Visiting Students are not required to comply with the Texas Success Initiative requirements for demonstrating college readiness, as they are not seeking a degree. Our automatic file evaluation process should recognize the Visiting status and not place an enrollment hold on those accounts. However, if a hold listed as “R40 TSI” is mistakenly placed, students should email TSI@uh.edu to request a status review to determine whether the hold may be lifted.
Beginning January 2014, Texas State law (SB 62) mandates that all entering students under the age of 22 provide a certificate signed by a health care provider or an official immunization record verifying that a student has been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis, or has received a booster during the five years prior to registration. Students may also submit proof of approved conscience exemption from the Texas Department of State Health Services (see below for more information).
FORMER UH STUDENTS
Ready to return to the University of Houston? Here's what you need to know to get started. If you attended UH within the past 13 months, you can pick up right where you left off and enroll in courses. If you have not attended UH for four consecutive semesters or in the last 13 months, you will need to reapply by completing the Apply Texas application and selecting the Readmit designation. Keep in mind that when reapplying, you will need to meet the re-entry requirements of your desired major and provide updated transcripts if you have attended another institution since leaving UH.
Re-entry Requirements > Apply >
IN-STATE GRADUATE STUDENTS
We recognize there are many institutions to choose from in Texas, and we're thrilled you've decided to advance your education at UH. In-state students will follow the general graduate school application process. If you're unsure of your residency status, please review the Texas Residency FAQs page for more information. Additionally, students should review their specific program pages for application deadlines and requirements.
Application Deadlines > Texas Residency FAQs > Find your Advisor > Apply >
OUT-OF-STATE GRADUATE STUDENTS
With over 1,200 out-of-state students, UH proudly serves a significant portion of our student population from outside Texas. We are committed to providing excellence to all our students. Out-of-state students should review our state authorization page to ensure UH online programs are available in your state. Non-Texas residents may also be subject to out-of-state tuition and fee rates.
Application Deadlines > Find your Advisor > Apply > State Authorization >
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
An applicant is considered international if they are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Last year, UH graduate programs received applications from students representing over 100 countries worldwide. Please review the links below for detailed information on international student applications.
Application Deadlines > Find your advisor > Apply >
International students on an F-1 or J-1 Visa are required by federal regulations to maintain full-time status (hours vary depending on student classification and semester) and make normal progress as listed in their I-20 or DS-2019. Depending on the visa classification, students may be restricted in the number of online courses they can enroll in or may not be able to enroll in online courses at all. For more information, please click on the links below.
Online/Distance Education Course Policy for F-1 > Online/Distance Education Course Policy for J-1 >