Parents and Families
You are a vital part of your student’s college search process. Planning for the future, especially for college, can be a bit overwhelming for both you and your student. That's why we’re trying to make the college admissions experience as easy as possible. We’ve pulled together our most useful resources on this page to help you and your family throughout the process.
Preparing for College
Our College Readiness team is committed to increasing access to and success in higher education to underrepresented, disadvantaged, and underserved students of all ages. They offer a variety of workshops, presentations, and activities, as well as various resources, that aim to educate students about the benefits of college.
Applying to UH
Admissions Information
Visit the Powerhouse
The easiest way to envision yourself on campus is to take a tour. We offer various types of tours—including virtual and in-person options.
Submitting Transcript Info
To expedite admission decisions, the University of Houston requires U.S. freshmen applicants to self-report high school grades as part of the admissions application process. Applicants must report grades from all English, math, science, and social studies courses.
There are various ways for your students to send their transcripts to UH, including electronically or by mail. View our Transcript Submission Guidelines webpage for more details.
Important Forms and Links
Freshman Change Major Request Form Transfer Change Major Request Form
Newly admitted students and Freshman and Transfer applicants can use this form to request a change of major.
Change Term Request Form
Undergraduate applicants may request to change the admission term of their application by completing the Application Term Change Request Form. This form is due by the application deadline for the new term.
AccessUH
AccessUH allows you to use your CougarNet ID to access many UH online services without logging into each one separately, including myUH Self Service. This is where applicants will be notified of admissions decisions, missing documents, financial aid awards, unpaid balances, and more. Applicants will receive a myUH ID to login within a few business days after submitting their application.
Refer A Coog
Referring a Coog is easy and convenient. Simply provide us with basic student contact information using the form below and we'll take it from there. Undergraduate Admissions staff will follow up with the student you've referred and provide them with information about the University of Houston.
Parent and Family Programs
As parents and family members, you are officially part of the University of Houston family. We recognize the critical role parents can play in their student’s educational experience.
Get Help
Admissions representatives are experts when it comes to applying to the University of Houston. If you'd like to talk to an admissions representative for admissions support, you can schedule a virtual admissions advising appointment, or contact us by phone at (713)-743-1010, option 4 or by email at admissions@uh.edu. Please note that admissions representatives do not provide support with course selection or registration.
Enrolling in UH
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Cougar Promise
The Cougar Promise is the University of Houston's commitment to ensure a college education is accessible to students from low and middle-income families.
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Orientation
New Student Orientation is a one-day experience for new freshmen and transfer students and will prepare you to succeed at UH.
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Campus Life
550+ student orgs. 35+ fraternities and sororities. 15 intercollegiate sport teams. No matter who you are, we have a lot to offer.
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Support Resources
From admission to graduation, our Enrollment Services staff is here to help you navigate your student experience at the University of Houston.
Life After UH
Our degrees aren’t just degrees. They’re the key to your student's future, a connection to a family of alumni and peers who want to see them go places, and a gateway to a lifetime of opportunities.
$57,000
median starting salary for UH grads with a bachelor's degree
295,000+
alumni
4,000+
companies worldwide owned and led by UH alumni
University Career Services provides opportunities for potential employers to find the best and brightest across all disciplines for their respective organizations.
Some things are a part of you forever. Those who embark on an educational journey with the University of Houston find a place they call their own – not just for four years, but for the rest of their lives.