Transfer Students
Easy Transfer. Endless Possibilities.
Transfer to University of Houston, a leading Tier One university with more than 110 degree options and world-renowned professors. When you join UH, you become part of one of the most diverse student bodies in the country. If you want to innovate as an engineer or improve lives through health care — however you choose to put your stamp on the world — our forward-thinking faculty will help you reach your goals.
Not sure if you should apply as a transfer student? Review our transfer student requirements.
Undergraduate Admissions Brochure
Why Transfer?
Keep Your Credit Hours.
UH accepts coursework from thousands of universities and community colleges.
Finish Fast.
On average, students who transfer to UH earn their degree in as little as one-to-two
years.
Lower Costs.
As a public university, our tuition is more affordable than private universities.
Transfers Made Easy.
Our admissions counselors will help guide you through the transfer process and are
available virtually.
Transfer Credit Estimator
Work hard. Get credit.
You deserve to get as much credit as you can for your work at your previous institution. Meet our Transfer Credit Estimator, your guide to estimating how many course credits may transfer to your chosen degree program at UH.
UH Transfer Credit EstimatorImportant Dates and Deadlines
Spring 2026
- Application Due: Dec. 1, 2025
- Supporting Information* Due: Dec. 17, 2025
Summer 2026
- Application Due: May 1, 2026
- Supporting Information* Due: May 8, 2026
Fall 2026
- Application Due: June 22, 2026
- Supporting Information* Due: June 30, 2026
Transfer Application Process
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1. Apply Online
Use the Common App to apply.
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2. Pay Application Fees
Pay the $75 application fee (It’s $90 for international students). Payment can be made in your myUH self-service account via AccessUH or before submitting the admissions application.
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3. 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.
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4. Check Your Status
Check your application status in your in your myUH self-service account via AccessUH.
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5. Become an #OfficialCoog
Register for Transfer Orientation in your in your myUH self-service account via AccessUH. Learn more about orientation, when sessions are offered and other related topics on the orientation webpage.
Sign up for orientation
How to Change Your Major
We understand students may change their minds about what to study in college. The option to change your academic major is only available after receiving admission to UH and must be completed no later than two weeks before your registered New Student Orientation date.
- Log in to your myUH account via AccessUH
- Select the "Tasks" tile
- Locate your To-Do List and select "UH Choice of Major"
- Complete the instructions and click “Submit”
Transfer Admissions FAQs
What are the admissions requirements for transfer students?
Transferable courses are college-level courses from regionally accredited colleges and universities. To determine admissibility, the Office of Admissions will calculate your cumulative GPA for all transferable college-level courses from all schools attended. For repeated courses, grades from all course attempts will be used for calculation of cumulative GPA. The cumulative GPA is for admission purposes only and will not transfer to your UH GPA.
| Admission Type | Hours of College-Level Credit Earned | Minimum Required Cumulative GPA |
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| Assured Admission | 15 or more* | 2.50 |
| Individual Review** | 15 or more* | 2.25 - 2.49 |
*If you've earned less than 15 hours of college-level credit, freshman admission criteria will need to be met.
**If you don't meet the assured admissions requirements, we may consider additional factors in the admissions process. If we require additional documentation, we'll request those materials from you.
How does the University of Houston calculate my GPA?
We will calculate your cumulative GPA for all transferable college-level courses from all schools attended. For repeated courses, grades from all course attempts will be used for calculation of cumulative GPA. We do not count developmental coursework. The cumulative GPA is for admission purposes only and will not transfer to your UH GPA.
Will my credits apply to my major?
Use our Transfer Credit Estimator, a tool designed to help you estimate how your course credits may transfer to your chosen major and degree program. For more information on transferable credit or advising assistance, please contact the Transfer Advising Program (TAP) at 832-842-4632 or transferadvising@uh.edu.
Can I use a fee waiver to pay the application fee?
No, there are no fee waivers for transfer students to pay the application fee.
How long will it take to complete my degree program?
On average, transfer students complete their bachelor's degree in one to two years. The timeline to complete your degree varies by how many credits you transfer to UH. Use our Transfer Credit Estimator to start mapping your degree plan.
How can I move my application to the next available term?
Student Life
- Housing
Want to learn and grow in your own space? Living on campus is a great option. With multiple housing options to accommodate your campus experience, we can't wait to welcome you home! - Get Involved
550+ student organizations. 35+ fraternities and sororities. 100+ multi-cultural organizations. 15 intercollegiate sport teams. No matter who you are, we have a lot to offer. So, between classes and making memories that’ll last a lifetime, you’re going to have plenty to do. - Guided Virtual Tour
The Office of Admissions offers virtual campus visits. Register for an opportunity to receive a live campus tour from a UH Student Ambassador and a brief information session from an admissions representative. This visit is approximately 30 minutes.
Questions?
Admissions representatives are experts when it comes to applying to UH. If you'd like to talk to an admissions representative for admissions support, contact us. Admissions representatives do not provide support with course selection or registration.
- Phone: 713-743-1010, option 4
- Email: admissions@uh.edu