Applying to UHD
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Undergraduate Students
All undergraduate students seeking admission to the University of Houston-Downtown must apply online via the Apply Texas application, visit applytexas.org.
ApplyTexas is the application portal used by all Texas public universities. You will
need to create a profile on ApplyTexas and then select the University of Houston-Downtown
as your school of choice when applying. The entire application can be completed online
and your progress will be saved as you progress through the application.
In addition to the ApplyTexas application, you will need to submit other documents
depending on your student type.
Admission applications are valid for one application cycle which includes the spring,
summer and fall terms. The application opens on September 1 of each year for the following
spring summer and fall terms.
If you have previously applied to UHD, view the chart below for your next steps.
| Semester of Initial Application | New Term of Interest | Need to Reapply? | Application Fee Needed? |
|---|---|---|---|
| All terms prior to Spring 2023 (with no enrollment) | Spring 2024 | Yes | Yes; Application fee payments are valid up to one year from the original date of payment. |
| Spring 2023 | Spring 2024 | Yes | Maybe; Application fee payments are valid up to one year from the original date of payment. |
| Summer 2023 | Spring 2024 | Yes | Maybe; Application fee payments are valid up to one year from the original date of payment. |
| Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 | Yes | Maybe; Application fee payments are valid up to one year from the original date of payment. |
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding the admissions process or UHD.
Graduate Students
GRADUATE Applicants Must:
- Apply online using the UHD online graduate application.
View the step-by-step instructions guide on creating an account first. - Submit their admissions application fee ($35 for a domestic applicant and $80 for
an international applicant).
- Current UHD degree-seeking students and alumni qualify for a graduate application fee waiver, as long as an application fee has not already been submitted. Once an application fee has been submitted it is non-refundable and good for one calendar year. Current UHD students and alumni can contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@uhd.edu for more information prior to submitting their graduate application online.
- Submit official transcript(s) from institution(s) where their bachelor’s degree(s) or equivalent was awarded. If
applicants attended a college or university outside the United States, their transcript(s)
must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by UHD prior to applying for admissions to the university.
- Current UHD degree-seeking students and alumni may request their current and/or final official transcript through the Office of Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@uhd.edu for purposes of completing their graduate application file for initial review, as well as to render admission decision through the program to which the student has applied.
- Additional supporting documents are required for each specific program; applicants should visit the program website for program requirements and other information. Programs that require reference forms or letters of recommendation should have their recommenders submit directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@uhd.edu.
Please visit the Graduate Admissions website for more information.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
GRADUATE STUDENTS
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