The Jump FAQ

What are the steps to attend JUMP Program?

1. Acceptance to UH Main Campus through UH Admissions
2. Make sure you have met Texas Success Initiative requirements.
3. Apply for the JUMP
4. Sign up for JUMP Housing (optional)
5. Take the Math Placement Test online in order to sign up for UH Orientation (Strongly recommended before JUMP). Register.
6. Receive verification notice of acceptance into JUMP program
7. Receive registration and billing information (~June 22)
8. Go online to make payment by July 1^st
9. Start JUMP classes July 7 ^th
10. JUMP classes end August 11^th

How do I make sure I am getting all UH electronic mail?

View Instructions on how to update a Student Email Address
If you have additional questions about your UH e-mail alias, please contact the IT Support Center at 713-743-1411 or support@uh.edu

Who to contact for Honors College students

honors@uh.edu

When can I pay my bill?

You may view your bill online starting June 16.
You can pay as early as you’d like and payment will be posted as a credit in your account until June 21^st.

What is the deadline for paying for JUMP?

The due date is July 1. Note that you will need to send your payment much earlier if you are mailing your payment. If you pay online, you will receive immediate credit.

Can I get financial aid for JUMP?

No, there will not be enough time for the student’s financial aid documents to be processed. While financial aid is not available for summer, the courses have been offered at two-for-one price.

Can I use my scholarship to pay for JUMP?

You may not use a UH Academic Excellence, Cullen Leadership, or Presidential scholarship for JUMP. Check with your scholarship coordinator or private donor scholarship to find out if other awards may be used for JUMP.

Can I drop JUMP classes?

In order to receive a refund, you must withdraw from both your JUMP courses before July 7, on or before 5:00 pm.
The last day to drop a course without a grade is July 10.
The last day to drop a course is July 30.

Can I drop only one of my JUMP classes?

You may drop courses according to the dates above, but there is no refund for dropping one course since courses were offered two-for-one.

What if I already have credit for English, Government or History?

If you have earned AP, IB, or concurrent enrollment credits from a community college to meet one or two semesters of the freshman English requirement (TX Common Core English 1301/1302 -UH English 1303/1304), Government (TX Common Core GOVT 2301 -UH POLS 1336), or History (TX Common Core HIST 1301 -UH HIST 1377), please include this information in the comments box of your application or email thejump@uh.edu to inform us of the credits you have so we can place you in courses appropriately. Documentation of your credits or AP scores will be required in order to make these course changes.

When do classes end?

Last day of class is August 11^th.
Final exams are August 12^th - 13^th.

Who do I contact for Housing?

Housing Office at 713-743-6000 or 1-800-247-7184

How much is housing?

The special cost for the JUMP session July 2nd through August 11th, is $650.00 with a $330.00 deposit.

When is payment due?

Payment is due by July 1.

When can I move into my summer Housing?

Students can check in from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from July 2nd through July 6^th, unless special arrangements have been made by the deadline listed above.

Where will I be living?

All JUMP students will be placed together in either the Quadrangle or Moody Towers depending on the final number of students that elect to stay on campus.

When do I have to move out?

Students that are living on campus for the fall will need to move to their fall assignments on August 11^th and students that are not living on campus will need to move out on August 11^th by noon to allow the Housing staff time to prepare for fall move in.