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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.

 

Post-Baccalaureates Admissions Criteria

Requirements
  • Minimum 2.0 Cumulative GPA,
    • For a course taken more than once, the highest grade will be transferred
    • Developmental coursework will not count in the transfer GPA and does not transfer for credit.
  • Student must be in Good Academic Standing at the last institution attended.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

 

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.