Academic Policies
Find the UH policies that govern all aspects of your degree progress.
University Academic Guidelines
University Policies
Explore essential guidelines on academic integrity, student conduct, grievances, and safety protocols at the University of Houston.
Undergraduate Catalog
View current academic policy and curriculum information pertinent to undergraduate study at the University of Houston.
Academic Forms
Access essential academic forms for enrollment, records updates, petitions, and registration processes.
Important Dates
Academic Calendar
Stay on top of important dates and deadlines with the University of Houston’s official academic calendar.
Enrollment Dates
View the enrollment schedule and plan for future terms using the Schedule Builder and Shopping Cart .
Billing Dates
Remember billing due dates so that you can make arrangements to pay tuition and fees on time and maintain enrollment in all of your classes.
Academic Essentials
Colleges, Schools, & Departments
Each major resides in one of the academic colleges or schools. The college or school that houses your program will become your academic home.
UH Majors & Minors
A list of undergraduate major and minor fields of study offered by the University of Houston.
University Core Requirements
The courses listed are approved to fulfill basic Core requirements. Consult with your academic advisor to determine what courses to take to satisfy the requirements of your declared major.
Course Descriptions
Search the list of courses using course prefix, course code, keywords, or any combination.
Definition of Terms
The Definition of Terms provides a guide to the terminology of academic regulations, procedures, and course descriptions.
Course Readiness & Requirements
TSI Assessment
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) was instituted by the Texas Legislature to ensure that students enrolled in public colleges and universities possess the academic skills needed to perform effectively in college-level coursework.
Math Placement Exam
Math placement exams are intended for first-year students with no prior college level math credit. For questions about which placement test to take, please consult your academic advisor.
Bacterial Meningitis Immunizaton
Starting Jan. 2014, students under 22 must show proof of a bacterial meningitis vaccine or booster within the past 5 years to register for classes.
Academic Recovery
Grade Exclusion
Students who earn a D+ or lower in a course during their first year at UH may repeat the course within 12 months and exclude the original grade from their cumulative GPA.
Excused Absence
Regular class attendance, participation, and engagement in coursework are important contributors to student success.
Late Withdrawal for Medical/Emergency Reasons
If it is AFTER the posted semester withdrawal deadline, students may seek late withdrawal under qualified, documented medical or emergency reasons.
Academic Honesty
High ethical standards are critical to the integrity of any institution, and bear directly on the ultimate value of conferred degrees.