Admitted Students

As a new UHCL Hawk, your next steps are to complete your mandatory advising and orientation process to the university. This Spring 2023 semester, all newly admitted Freshman are asked to download the Navigate app to setup an advising appointment.

During this one-on-one advising and registration appointment, you will meet with your assigned academic adviser who is specialized in your major. They will help you plan your first semester courses, review your academic degree plan, and give you a personalized introduction to UHCL. The advising hold will be adjusted during your advising appointment.

Schedule your advising appointment through the Navigate app. Visit Navigate Student Resources for detailed instructions.

Preparing for Your Appointment

• Bacterial Meningitis Immunizations - If you are under age 22, you must get your bacterial meningitis vaccination and provide proof of vaccination. This is required before you can register for courses at UHCL.
• Texas Success Initiative (TSI) - Newly admitted students must show they are already proficient in reading, writing and math, or take the TSI Assessment before enrolling in college-level courses.
• Complete the Advanced Math Placement Test, if applicable - This is used to determine the appropriate math courses in which to place you. The AMPT is advised if your degree plan requires MATH 2413, Calculus I or higher. If you already earned college math credit (including dual credit, AP, or CLEP), connect with your academic adviser before taking the AMPT.
• Send all completed college credit, including high school, dual credit, early college transcripts, and any AP or CLEP scores. If you have any college credit in progress, let your adviser know.
• Explore majors - Use the free MyMajors Quiz to share your strengths and interests, and get a list of top 10 best-fit majors for you at UHCL.

Register/Enroll for Classes

After your advising session, you can enroll in classes. We do not require an enrollment deposit. The sooner you enroll, the better chance you have at enrolling in the class times you want. Open registration for courses begins in November for the spring semester and April for the summer and fall semesters. Check out dates and deadlines online. Log in to E-Services to enroll.

For detailed instructions, visit the E-Services How-to Guide for Adding Classes.

If you experience issues scheduling your appointment, contact the front desk of the Advising Office for your academic program, or contact navigate@uhcl.edu if you are just unsure of how to log into Navigate. Just include your 7 digit ID number.

Spring 2023 Lift-Off: New Student Orientation

• January 12 – 13

What is Lift-Off: New Student Orientation and is it mandatory?

During this two-day orientation session, you will learn about all aspects of campus life, learn more about UHCL student resources, receive guidance from various support offices, tour campus, connect with professors, meet other incoming students and more before you begin classes. Sign up for Lift-Off: New Student Orientation using the buttons below.

Sign Up for Orientation Now, Participate in Later

Log into E-Services to sign up for Orientation. Just locate the tile, titled "Orientation", then select "Lift-Off: New Student Orientation" to reserve your seat at Lift-Off!

Orientation is mandatory to complete, and is different from the mandatory advising requirement you need to complete in order to enroll in classes.

We look forward to assisting you with your transition into UHCL at Lift-Off: New Student Orientation!

Email Orientation and New Student Programs at orientation@uhcl.edu or call at 281-283-2420 for questions.

Family and Guest Registration

We do not require an enrollment deposit. However, we do require a one-time, non-refundable orientation fee of $60, due at the time of attendance of orientation. Email Orientation and New Student Programs at orientation@uhcl.edu or call at 281-283-2420 for questions with orientation sign up and payment.

Complete the Two-Step Advising Process. During Step 1 (Video Review), the Director of Transfer Advising will guide you through navigating E-Services, your online degree audit, your transfer credits, and how to enroll in your first semester at UHCL.

For next steps, visit the admitted transfer advising program webpage.

Preparing for Registration and Advising

• Transferring credit - Each student that sends a college transcript/credit will receive an official course-by-course credit evaluation, which is usually completed at the time of admission. You can view your Transfer Credit Report in E-Services. For detailed instructions, visit the E-Services How-to Guide for for Viewing Transfer Credit Reports. If you have any pending college credit (including dual credit, AP, or CLEP), send your official final transcripts showing final grades/scores to the Office of Admissions.
• Bacterial Meningitis Immunizations - If you are under age 22, you must get your bacterial meningitis vaccination and provide proof of vaccination. 
• This hold will prevent you from being able to enroll in classes.

On the last slide of the instructional video, you will be presented with a QR code or link to complete a brief 7 question survey which will gather key information we need to best guide on your next step of the advising and registration process.

Once we receive your completed survey, the Transfer Advising team will adjust your Mandatory Advising Hold so that you can then enroll in your classes which is Step 2 of the Two-Step Process.

The sooner you enroll, the better chance you have at enrolling in the class times you want. Open registration for courses begins in November for the spring semester and April for the summer and fall semesters. Check out dates and deadlines online. Log in to E-Services to enroll.

For detailed instructions, visit the E-Services How-to Guide for Adding Classes.

Spring 2023 Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) 

• Saturday, January 7, 2023, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. CST
• Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 4 – 9 p.m. CST 

Sign Up for Orientation Now, Participate in TSO Later

Log into E-Services to sign up for Orientation. Just locate the tile, titled "Orientation", then select "Transfer Student Orientation" and select your preferred date to participate. 

What is TSO and is it mandatory?

Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) is mandatory - During Transfer Student Orientation (TSO), you will learn about all aspects of campus life, learn more about UHCL student resources, hear from various support offices, tour campus, connect with professors, meet other incoming students and more before you begin classes. Sign up for TSO through E-Services.

Orientation is mandatory to complete, and is different from the mandatory transfer advising you completed in order to enroll in classes. We look forward to assisting you with your transition into UHCL at TSO!

Email Orientation and New Student Programs at orientation@uhcl.edu or call at 281-283-2420 for questions.

Family and Guest Registration

Graduate students are seeking a master's or doctorate degree after receiving a bachelor's degree. Academic advisors located within each college provide advising and information on degree requirements for graduate students.

• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Human Sciences and Humanities
• College of Science and Engineering

Please use the Navigate App to schedule an appointment with your assigned college advisor.

The Office of International Admissions and Programs assists in your transition to UHCL, including questions about immigration, visas and more. 

• Office of International Admissions and Programs
• International Student Services
• International Student Orientation

In addition to the processes and resources outlined above for you as a freshman, transfer, or graduate student, UHCL's military and veteran services office can help you access benefits and other support.