Undergraduate Admissions
How do I change my major to BA/BS Public Policy if I'm a current UH student?
Students with less than a 2.00 grade point average are encouraged to obtain academic advising from the Hobby School. However, they are not eligible to officially change their major until the required GPA is attained.
In order to formally request a major change, students should download and complete the Undergraduate General Petition and e-mail this to Scott Mason at smason@uh.edu for review.
This form must be submitted by the Hobby School at least two weeks prior to the start of the next term for this major change to potentially be accepted for that term.
Incoming Freshman
1) Apply Online
Go to ApplyTexas.org or CommonApp.org to apply. This is where you’ll indicate whether you want to be reviewed with a test score or without a test score.
2) Pay Application Fees
Pay the $75 application fee (It’s $90 for international students). You may qualify for an application fee waiver, which you can submit in your my.uh.edu self-service portal.
3) Submit Transcripts
Ask your school administrator to send your official transcript data electronically through an EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) system.
OR
Self-report transcript information in your my.uh.edu self-service portal. You’ll see an option for it on your applicant to-do list.
4) Submit Documents
ADMISSIONS WITH TEST SCORES
Have your ACT or SAT score(s) sent directly from the testing agency to us.
ADMISSIONS WITHOUT TEST SCORES
If you're selected for individual review, submit your resume and essay in your my.uh.edu self-service portal.
5) Check Your Status
Check your application status in your my.uh.edu self-service portal.
6) Become an #OfficialCoog
Applicants who are admitted will receive an admit packet in the mail. Celebrate on social with #OfficialCoog! Then, register for Freshman Orientation in your my.uh.edu self-service portal.
Transfer Students
1) Visit the Transfer Advising Program
Visit the Transfer Advising Program to learn more about the process of transferring and joining the BA/BS Public Policy program.
2) Apply Online
Go to applytexas.org or commonapp.org to apply.
3) Pay Application Fees
Pay the $75 application fee. (It’s $90 for international students.) Payment can be made in your myUH self-service portal or before submitting the admissions application.
4) Submit Transcripts
Submit official college transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. Ask your college or university registrar to send your transcript data electronically through an EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) system, e.g. Speede.
5) Check Your Status
Check your application status in your my.uh.edu self-service portal.
6) Become an #OfficialCoog
Register for Transfer Orientation in your my.uh.edu self-service portal.