Admitted Students

All new undergraduate freshman students with 0-29 credit hours or students entering college for the first time must sign up for and complete the SOAR program to fulfill the university orientation requirement.

Admitted Semester: Summer or Fall 2023

We are no longer offering SOAR sessions for students admitted for Summer or Fall 2023 semesters.

Please connect with your Academic Advisor or Academic College individually to register for your courses. Please start your semester normally and continue to check your UHCL email for information about our make-up Orientation program. Contact Orientation and New Student Programs for specific information and details.

Admitted Semester: Spring 2024

Registration opens October 2023

• January 2024 dates to be announced

Note: You will not be able to sign up for orientation until the orientation for your admitted semester is open. Once registration for orientation is open, you will receive an email to your UHCL student email with instructions on how to sign up for orientation.

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.

Admitted Semester: Summer or Fall 2023

We are no longer offering TSO sessions for students admitted for Summer or Fall 2023 semesters.

Please connect with Transfer Advising individually to register for your courses. Please start your semester normally and continue to check your UHCL email for information about our make-up Orientation program. Contact Orientation and New Student Programs for specific information and details.

Admitted Semester: Spring 2024

Registration opens October 2023

• January 2024 dates to be announced

Note: You will not be able to sign up for orientation until the orientation for your admitted semester is open. Once registration for orientation is open, you will receive an email to your UHCL student email with instructions on how to sign up for orientation.

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.