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International Student Guide

Step 1: Learn more about your academic college

Welcome to Coog Nation. Now that you’ve been admitted, it’s time to review your admissions letter and learn more about your academic college. On your letter, you will see what program you were admitted to. If you were admitted to your second or third choice major, make an appointment with an admissions advisor or your recruitment specialist to learn more about your admissions decision.


Step 2: myUH Account

You received an ID number that serves as your login for your myUH account via accessuh.uh.edu. You can keep track of your progress toward enrollment, check missing items and keep up with due dates throughout the enrollment process.


Step 3: Receiving your I20 or DS-2019 Form

Your I-20 or DS-2019 form (required to apply for the student visa) will be sent after verifying your current immigration status and required financial information. Visit AccessUH to submit the documents required to issue your I20 or DS 2019.


Step 4: Scholarships

For more information about scholarship opportunities, including eligibility requirements and deadlines, visit the Scholarship webpage.


Step 5: Housing

Living on campus is the best way to be at the center of all the action at UH. Rooms fill up fast, so apply as soon as you can. Important dates and details are available on the Student Housing and Residential Life website.

The housing application opens in December, and room selection opens in March.

Students who live on campus are required to have a meal plan.

Meal Plan

Ready to eat your way around campus? Purchase a meal plan.


Step 6: Health Requirements

Complete the required health and immunization records to support our commitment to a safe and healthy campus. Submit your bacterial meningitis immunization document and decide whether you need the Student Health Insurance Plan.


Step 7: Register for New Student Orientation

All new freshman students must attend New Student Orientation to learn about traditions, resources and steps to success at the University of Houston. You will connect with other new Coogs, be introduced to UH traditions, get acquainted with campus resources and schedule a time to meet with your academic advisor. Attending orientation in the correct major is vital to your transition to UH. If you're interested in changing your major, please fill out the change of major form at least two weeks before your orientation session. If you were admitted or applied for the summer term, you must request a term update prior to signing up for orientation.

Orientation registration opens in March. For all questions regarding New Student Orientation, email orientation@uh.edu.

Cougar Card

Your Cougar Card will be your most important piece of student identification on campus. You can print documents, buy food and access buildings and athletic events with a simple swipe.


Step 8: Final Transcript

Send us your final transcript, as well as any advance placement (AP), college or dual credit documentation. Future class registration may be impacted if your final transcripts are not received before your first term at UH starts.

For faster service, ask your school administrator to send your transcript data electronically through an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system, e.g. TREx (for Texas institutions).

If you can't send it electronically, your school administrator can send a PDF version of your official transcript to us through Parchment or Naviance.

If both above options are not available, your school administrator can mail your official transcripts to the following address:

University of Houston
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
4434 University Drive
Houston, TX 77204


Step 9: Extras

Check out the following steps to be even more prepared for your journey at UH.

  • Admitted Student Visits
    Come celebrate your acceptance at one of our Admitted Student Visits.
  • UH Go App
    Download the UH Go App, which will be your guide to all things UH.
  • Parking
    To park on campus, you will need a parking permit. Purchase one online.
  • Wardrobe Boost
    Make sure you add some red to your closet, so you are ready for Cougar Red Fridays!