Guaranteed Admission Program

Why UHD?

• Guaranteed Admission
  Eligible HISD seniors receive guaranteed admission to the University of Houston-Downtown.
  
  Eligibility Criteria

• • • Graduating senior from an HISD school
    • Maintain at least a 2.5 high school GPA
    • Meet any additional program requirements (such as test scores, if required by your major).
    • Submit your UHD admission application by June 1, 2026
      
      
• Affordable & Supportive
  Benefit from affordable tuition, scholarships, financial aid, and strong academic and basic needs support.

• Career-Focused Degrees
  Prepare for Houston’s future with degrees across business, computer and technology, healthcare, education, public service, communications, sciences, and more.
  
  
• No Application Fee
  UHD will waive your $50 application fee by awarding you a fee waiver.

How Guaranteed Admission Works?

• UHD Offer
  
  • If you meet the guaranteed admission criteria at the start of senior year, UHD will extend a conditional admission offer.
    
    
• Stay on Track
  • Maintain at least a 2.5 high school GPA and, if applicable, meet additional program requirements (such as test scores, if required by your major).
    
    
• Apply to UHD
  • Submit your official UHD application at uhd.edu/apply by June 1, 2026, to secure your spot.
    
    
• Confirm Your Admission
  • Full admission is granted based on your final high school transcript.
  • RSVP and attend New Student Orientation.
  • Meet with an advisor and register for classes.