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 fulfil the university orientation requirement.

Admitted Semester: Summer or Fall 2023

Orientation registration opening soon via E-Services

Only need to attend one session, but must attend both days:

• May 18 (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.) and May 19 (9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
• June 2 (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.) and June 3 (9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
• June 21 (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.) and June 22 (9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
• June 27 (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.) and June 28 (9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
• July 11 (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.) and July 12 (9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
• July 20 (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.) and July 21 (9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
• August 10 (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.) and August 11 (9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)

During SOAR you will:

• Review your degree plan and register for classes with your college academic advisors.
• Engage with Orientation Leaders and fellow Hawks to build your UHCL community.
• Learn campus resources, services and programs from engaging UHCL staff and faculty.
• Develop UHCL pride through university traditions.
• Understand college student expectations and university policies and procedures.
• Explore the beautiful UHCL campus.

Learn more and register for Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR).

Register/Enroll for Classes

Students will have access to registration during and after attending SOAR. 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 access registration. For detailed instructions, visit the E-Services How-to Guide for Adding Classes.

Questions?

Please contact the Orientation and New Student Programs Office at (281) 283-2420 or orientation@uhcl.edu if you have any questions or concerns related to Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR).

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

Orientation registration opening soon via E-Services

You will only need to attend one session:

• May 30 (1-6 p.m.)
• June 14 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
• June 30 (1-6 p.m.)
• July 15 (8 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
• July 24 (4-9 p.m.)
• August 8 (8 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

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.