Global Citizens Credential
The Global Citizens Credential (GCC) is an academic credential offered at the University of Houston that
recognizes students for activities that build global knowledge and skills. Globally engaged students connect their academic and co-curricular experiences through
the program, and they explore how to expand their global competence and global career readiness during their
time at UH. The Global Citizens Credential will allow students to enhance their degrees with a set of core competencies that will
distinguish them as global citizens including global knowledge, global engagement,
and global responsibility. Program graduates are awarded a transcript notation, a certificate from the Provost,
and an honor cord for commencement. The Global Citizens Credential is available to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Learn More About the Global Citizens Credential
Sign up for a Global Programs Information Session for an overview of the program or register for an orientation to take the first step toward completing the GCC by graduation.
Global Programs Information Session
Monday, February 23 from 4 to 4:30 p.m. online via Microsoft Teams - Click here to register
GCC Orientation
Students who would like to complete the GCC by graduation should first attend an orientation.
Thursday, March 26 from 4 to 5 p.m. in TU2 117 - Click here to register
Friday, March 27 from 12 to 1 p.m in TU2 117 - Click here to register
Tuesday, April 7 from 4 to 5 p.m. online via Microsoft Teams - Click here to register
Ready to get started?
Begin your online application in the Global Coogs portal and sign up for the next GCC Orientation to officially join the program.
GCC Advising Support
Students can schedule a GCC advising appointment with Assistant Director Stephen Gentzel to review their progress by scheduling via Navigate (also searchable under Support Services and UH Global).
Watch the video to learn more about the program and how to earn points
GCC Eligibility
The Global Citizens Credential is open to any UH undergraduate student in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.00 or above.
The Graduate Global Citizens Credential is available to all graduate and professional students at UH. Visit the GCC site for more details.
Steps to Complete
Register for the GCC Program and Attend an Orientation:
Complete this form to RegisterPlease see the IGE Events page to sign up for the next available Orientation.
Want to stay up to date on global news and events at UH and beyond? Send an email
to uhglobal@uh.edu and join the Global Coogs Listserv.
Earn 10 Points in any of the Five Categories:
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Download the GCC Point Worksheet to Calculate Your Points Here
Update Online GCC Application With Required Documentation
After completing a GCC activity, students must submit documentation of the activity to their online GCC application in the Global Coogs portal (formerly the Learning Abroad portal) found within AccessUH.
Students may also email supporting documentation that cannot be uploaded to uhglobal@uh.edu
Please refer to each category in Step 2 for more information on what documentation is required.
Attend a Capstone Symposium
You can register for a Capstone during your final semester and after earning 10 points. UH Global will offer a few Capstones about a month before graduation.
Eligible students will be invited to register for a capstone during their final semester. NOTE: If your expected graduation date differs from the date listed on your original application, please let us know via uhglobal@uh.edu.
In a Capstone, students will:
- Reflect upon global learning experiences
- Listen and learn from your peers
- Discuss cultural theories
- Explore ways to engage and become a more active global citizen
Additional Resources
Awards
GCC graduates receive:
- 'Global Citizens Credential' Transcript Notation
- Signed Certificate
- Honor Cord for Graduation
Graduates will be invited to a certificate ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments.
Students who complete the GCC will have a $25 'Graduation Application Fee' placed on their account by the Registrar to cover the processing of the transcript and certificate.