University of Houston
Houston, Texas

Application Procedures

High School Academic Core Requirements
4 units of English; 3 units of mathematics (including at least one unit in algebra I, algebra II, and geometry); 2 units of laboratory science (including at least one unit in biology and chemistry or physics); and 3 units of social studies. 2 years of foreign language are recommended.
Cullen College of Engineering Required High School Courses	Units/Credits
English	4
Social Studies	3
Chemistry	1
Mechanical Drawing (in the tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade)*	1
Mathematics (including two units/credits in algebra, one in geometry, and one-half in either elementary analysis or analytical geometry)	4
* A deficiency in this area may be made up during the first year at the University of Houston

C.T. Bauer College of Business and Cullen College of Engineering Requirements
Rank in Class	Minimum Test Scores
	SAT I Total		Verbal	or	ACT Composite		English
Top 10%	970		480		22		19
1st quarter	970		480		22		19
2nd quarter	1050	and	480		24	and	19
3rd quarter	1180		480		26		19
4th quarter	Not Admissible				Not Admissible
Freshman applicants (and transfer students who have earned fewer than 15 semester hours of college credit) must have completed each of the high school academic core courses listed above with an average of "C" or higher for the group of academic core requirements.

Computer Science Major Requirements
Rank in Class	Minimum Test Scores
	Sat I Total		Verbal	or	ACT Composite
Top 10%	1100		550		24
1st quarter	1100		550		24
2nd quarter	1150	and	550		25
3rd quarter	1200		550		26
4th quarter	Not Admissible
Freshman applicants (and transfer students who have earned fewer than 15 semester hours of college credit) must have completed each of the high school academic core courses listed above with an average of "C" or higher for the group of academic core requirements.

I. Automatic Admission Criteria

Freshman applicants who graduate in the top 20 percent of their high school class will be automatically admitted to the University.*

II. Regular Admission Criteria

Applicants will be admitted if they
Rank in the next 21-50 percent and have a minimum of 1000 SAT I** or ACT 21.

**The new SAT will have three components (Writing, Critical Reading, and Mathematics). The minimum SAT I of 1000 will include only the scores from the Critical Reading and Mathematics.

Individual Review

Applicants who do not meet the requirements for Automatic or Regular Admission will be individually reviewed by UH admissions officers. Additional information and factors available from a completed TX Common Application (Part I and Part II) will be considered. Additional factors include, but are not limited to the following, first-generation college attendance, socio-economic background, extent and rigor of the student's high school curriculum, special talents, abilities or awards earned, family responsibilities, leadership activities, public service, and extra-curricular activities. Applicants in the review category may submit additional material if such material would strengthen the student's claim for admission, i.e. an especially strong letter of recommendation or a persuasive statement from the student explaining special circumstances. GED or home schooled applicants will be considered for admission by individual review.

* All applicants, regardless of class rank, must submit SAT I or ACT scores. The University of Houston will accept the old or new SAT scores

Appeal

Applicants who have been denied admission to the University of Houston have the right to appeal by completing an appeal and submitting a personal statement and two letters of recommendation. The Admission Review Committee (ARC), a faculty committee appointed by the Provost of the University, will determine the academic readiness of the applicant by carefully reviewing the additional information submitted.

Applicants who have completed fewer than 15 semester credit hours should submit college and high school transcripts and test scores.

Applicants who have completed 15 or more semester credit hours from an accredited institution will be considered transfer students, and must be eligible to return to the final institution attended. All transcripts and test scores must be forwarded by the registrar directly to:

Office of Admissions
University of Houston
122 E. Cullen Bldg.
Houston, Texas 77204-2023

1. Applicants who have completed between 15 and 29 semester hours of college credit must have a 2.50 or higher cumulative grade point average.
2. Applicants who have completed 30 or more semester hours of college credit must have a 2.00 or higher cumulative grade point average.
3. Applicants who are not eligible to return immediately to the last institution attended will not be admitted.

(All grades, for which credit was received and grades received for repeated courses, are used in computing the grade point average.)

Admission requirements for the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, the C.T. Bauer College of Business Administration, the Department of Computer Science, the Cullen College of Engineering, the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, and the Moores School of Music are as follows:

Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture

Admission to the College of Architecture is normally granted beginning with the fall semester. Preference is given to applicants who have completed the application process by March 1.

Applicants may send supplementary information that may help influence admission into the college, including evidence of creative efforts in design, drawing, photography, painting or sculpture, letters of recommendation, letters of intent and interest, prizes and awards won, competitive recognition, etc. This information must be presented in an 8-1/2 x 11 inch format and contained in a binder, clearly marked with the applicant's name and social security number. Do not send original work, only reproductions. Supplementary information must be received by March 1 and sent directly to:

College of Architecture
Undergraduate Admissions Committee
University of Houston
Houston, Texas 77204-2000

C.T. Bauer College of Business Administration

1. Applicants to the C.T. Bauer College of Business Administration who have earned between 15 and 59 semester hours inclusive, must have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average.
2. Applicants who have completed 60 or more semester hours must have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on the last 60 hours of college-level work attempted.

Computer Science Major

1. 3.0 grade point average for all college level work attempted;
2. 3.25 grade point average for all math courses attempted; and
3. 3.25 grade point average for all computer science courses attempted.

1. 3.0 grade point average for the last 60 hours attempted;
2. 3.25 grade point average for all math courses attempted;
3. 3.25 grade point average for all computer science courses attempted; and
4. Successful completion of Calculus I and II.

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management

*Effective for Fall 2006, applicants with less than 20 semester credit hours, will be admitted under the requirements for Freshmen students. Applicants who have completed more than 60 semester hours of college credit must have a 2.75 or higher cumulative grade point average on the last 60 semester hours.

Cullen College of Engineering

Transfer applicants who have completed fewer than 15 semester hours of college credit must meet the engineering requirements for high school graduates.

Transfer applicants who qualify for a competitive scholarship, as administered by the University Scholarship Committee, will be admitted.

Applicants who have completed 15 or more semester hours of college credit must have all of the following:

1. A grade point average of 2.50 or higher for all college level work attempted.
2. A grade point average of 2.50 or higher for all college level math courses attempted.
3. A grade point average of 2.50 or higher for all college level chemistry and physics courses attempted.
4. A grade point average of 2.50 or higher for all college level English courses attempted.
5. A grade point average of 2.50 or higher for all college level engineering courses attempted.
6. Must have attempted at least one college level mathematics, and one college level physics or college level chemistry course.

Applicants who do not meet stated requirements may use the Individual Admissions Review process to be considered for admission.

Moores School of Music

Applicants to the Moores School of Music are expected to pass a satisfactory audition and achieve a minimum standing at the freshman level in a major or principal instrument or voice. Successful performance on a music theory examination is also expected of all students seeking admission to the Moores School of Music at any level.

Applicants must apply for admission through the Office of Admissions before attempting to audition for the School of Music. Applicants must also have a 2.50 or higher GPA in all music courses attempted.

Information Systems Technology

Applicants who have earned more than 15 semester hours of college credit must have a grade point average of 2.50 or higher for all college level works attempted.

College of Pharmacy

Transfer applicants who have earned between 15-45 semester hours of credit must have all of the following in order to declare a pre-pharmacy major:

Admission is granted (as summer visiting students) to undergraduate applicants who have earned college credit at other institutions and are in good standing at their last regionally accredited U.S. college or university. All transcripts are required. Proof that the applicant took the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) examination or is exempt from the examination must be submitted to the University Studies Division/Academic Advising Center ((713) 743-8984) before enrollment can be granted. This is a requirement at all public colleges and universities in Texas. Enrollment in a fall or spring semester requires a petition for Regular Student Status. Contact the Office of Admissions for deadlines and additional requirements.

Postbaccalaureate applicants are not eligible for this option and should follow the "Transfer Requirements" Section.

Note: Financial Aid is not available for summer visiting students.

University of Houston
Office of Admissions
Revised: May 22, 2009

Footnotes:
¹Mandated by the State of Texas House Bill 588.
² Public and private high schools must be accredited by a recognized accrediting association.