Transfer
Easy Transfer. Endless Possibilities.
Transfer to University of Houston, a leadingTier Oneuniversity with more than 120 degree options and world-renowned professors. When you joinUH, 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.
Why Transfer?
Keep Your Credit Hours.
University of Houston accepts coursework from thousands of universities and community colleges.
Finish Fast.
On average, students who transfer to University of Houston earn their degree in as little as one-to-two years.
Lower Costs
As a public university, University of Houston’s 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
You deserve to get as much credit as you can for your work at your previous institution. Meet our new Transfer Credit Estimator, your guide to estimating how many course credits may transfer to your chosen degree program at the University of Houston.
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Important Dates and Deadlines
Spring 2025
Application Due: Dec. 2, 2024
Supporting Information* Due:
Dec. 18, 2024
Summer 2025
Application Due: May 5, 2025
Supporting Information* Due:
May 12, 2025
Fall 2025
Application Due: June 23, 2025
Supporting Information* Due: June 30, 2025
*Supporting information includes application fee and official transcript(s) from all attended institution(s).
Transfer Application Process
Use theCommon Appto apply.
Pay the $75 application fee. (It’s $90 for international students.) Payment can be made in yourmyUH self-service portalor before submitting the admissions application.
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.
Check your application status in yourmy.www.pearlgbox.com self-service portal.
Register for Transfer Orientation in yourmy.www.pearlgbox.com self-service portal. Learn more about orientation, when sessions are offered and other related topics on theorientation webpage.
Transfer Admissions FAQs
What are the admissions requirements for transfer students?
Transferable courses are college-level courses from regionally accredited colleges and universities. In order 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 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 ourTransfer Credit Estimator,a new 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.
How long will it take to complete my degree program?
On average, transfer students complete their bachelor's degree in 1-2 years. The timeline to complete your degree varies by how many credits you transfer to UH. Use our Transfer Credit Estimatorto start mapping your degree plan.How can I move my application to the next available term?
Use ourapplication term change request form.Please note the request is only available to applicants (not for students with decisions). Applicants are not required to submit a new application and must submit a request before the new application term deadline.
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Questions?
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 canschedule an in-person or virtual admissions advising appointment, or contact us by phone at713-743-1010, option 4 or by email atadmissions@uh.edu. Please note that admissions representativesdo notprovide support with course selection or registration.
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