UHD Transfer Center: Frequently Asked Questions

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Applying
•	Who is considered a transfer student?
•	What are the requirements for admission to UHD?
•	Is there an application deadline for UHD?
•	Will my application be considered if it is not complete after the deadline for admission?
•	At what point should I start the application process in order to be admitted for the following semester?
•	How can I check to see if all of my application materials have been received?
•	What is considered an “official transcript”?
•	Do I need to submit transcripts from all of the institutions that I have attended?
•	How do I go about proving my status as a Texas resident?
•	As an international student, do I need to take the TOEFL?

Joint Admission
•	As a joint admission student, when should I transfer my financial aid information?
•	Is it too late for me to apply to the joint admission program if I am about to receive my Associates from North Harris?

Transferring Credit
•	How many credits can I transfer to UHD?
•	How will I know if my credits will transfer to UHD before I apply?
•	When can I meet with an advisor?

Paying for Tuition and Fees
•	How much does it cost to attend UHD?
•	What types of financial aid are available for transfer students?
•	Are there scholarships available for students transferring to UHD?
•	What is the FAFSA?
•	If I have already completed financial aid forms for another institution, do I have to complete more forms for UHD?
•	Does UHD offer tuition payment plans?
•	I heard that UHD offers emergency loans. How are these different from other loans?

Academics
•	What degree plans does UHD offer?
•	What are UHD’s graduation requirements?
•	How long are credits that are earned at UHD good for?
•	What Master’s programs does UHD offer?

Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
•	What is the Texas Success Initiative (TSI)?
•	Am I exempt from the TSI requirement as a transfer student?
•	I am transferring from out-of-state. Do I still have to complete the TSI requirement?

General Information
•	Are you regionally accredited?
•	What are the differences between UHD and UH?
•	If I graduate from UHD how will my diploma read? As a graduate from UHD or UH?
•	What internship possibilities are available?

Don’t see your question here? Contact the UHD Transfer Center at 713.221.8522 or TransferCenter@uhd.edu.