UH Next is a 2+2 program that allows students to complete two years at a partner community college to earn an associate degree followed by two years in a UH bachelor's degree program within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Our program offers seamless admissions for students who meet approved standards, helping them earn their bachelor's degree quicker and at a lower cost.

Before applying to UH, UH Next students receive dedicated staff support and a tailored degree map to help them prepare for transfer while saving time and money.

Once admitted, UH Next students continue to have access to dedicated program staff for advising, participate in specialized events and programs and have access to transfer student organizations. 

• Alvin Community College
• College of the Mainland
• Houston City College (formerly, Houston Community College)
• San Jacinto College
• Wharton County Junior College

Students enrolled at one of our five partner community colleges who intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences are eligible for the UH Next program. Current high school students who are dual enrolled at a community college through dual credit or early college programs must meet freshman admission requirements and are not eligible for the UH Next program at this time.  

The UH Next program is currently available for majors within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS). Some CLASS majors may not be available at every partner community college based on course availability.

Students interested in majors outside of CLASS can refer to the Transfer Equivalency Guides and Transfer Advising Program. More information about transferring into UH is available on the UH Admissions website.

Students who have successfully completed 30 semester credit hours and have a 2.50 or higher grade point average (GPA) will be accepted to UH in a CLASS major upon completion of the Common App or Apply Texas application and receipt of their official community college transcript(s).

Students with a GPA of 2.25 or higher but below 2.49 may receive admission to UH through individual college review with an admission decision based on grades in recent coursework that predict success in upper-level courses. UH requires a 2.50 or higher GPA for assured admission to the university as a transfer student. 

Students are strongly encouraged to complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to UH. Students who do not complete their associate degree before transfer should consent to reverse transfer on their Common App or Apply Texas application to earn their associate degree from the community college after transferring to UH. 

Please contact UHNext@central.uh.edu to get in touch with program staff.