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Post-Baccalaureate Students

Post-Baccalaureate  Application
Priority Deadlines
  • Fall
    August 1 ($50 non-refundable fee)
     
    August 15 (Document deadline)
  • Spring
    December 15 ($50 non-refundable fee)
     
    January 9 (Document deadline)
  • Summer
    June 1 ($50 non-refundable fee)
     
    June 16 (Document deadline)
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CONTACT US
  • Office of Admissions
    One Main Street, GSB 308
    Houston, TX 77002
    Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Email Address: uhdadmit@uhd.edu 
  • Phone: 713-221-8522
  • Request Information: Submit Form

Complete post-baccalaureate studies to advance toward a new degree or entry into professional school.

At the University of Houston-Downtown, post-baccalaureate students can advance their educational goals by enrolling in undergraduate courses, earning a second degree, or completing prerequisites for advanced degree programs.

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Applying as a Post-Baccalaureate Student

If you have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and are interested in earning another bachelor's degree or completing undergraduate level classes in preparation for a graduate program, you may qualify for post-baccalaureate admission to UHD.

  • Post-Baccalaureate non-degree seeking applicants are individuals that have previously earned a degree at another institution and want to take a few courses at UHD.

  • Post-Baccalaureate degree seeking applicants are individuals that have previously earned a degree at another institution and want to pursue a new degree at UHD.

Steps to Apply for Admission as a Post-Baccalaureates

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Apply online using the UHD Direct Post-Baccalaureate Application.
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Pay non-refundable $50 application fee. Check your email for a link to your myUHD student portal where you can pay the fee.
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Submit Official Transcripts​.

  • Post-baccalaureate non-degree seeking applicants are required to submit an official transcript from the baccalaureate degree awarding institution. Please note: Applicants are required to submit additional unofficial transcripts from other previously attended institutions.

  • Post-baccalaureate degree-seeking applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all institutions previously attended.

  • Foreign Transcripts
    If you attended a college or university outside the United States, your transcripts must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by UHD prior to applying for admissions to the university.

 

Additional Information

Application processing time can vary depending on the time of year. Normal processing time is 4-5 business days once all required application materials are received. During peak periods (one month prior to the start of a semester), processing times can increase to 8-10 business days.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at uhdadmit@uhd.edu or by phone at 713-221-8522.