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Guaranteed Admission

Guaranteed Admissions

Your Path to College Starts Here.

Take the uncertainty out of the college admissions process. If you attend a participating school district and meet the requirements, your admission to UHCL is guaranteed, It’s a clear path from high school to a four-year university close to home.

How Guaranteed Admission Works 


Getting started is simple:

  • Graduate from a participating school district.
  • Earn at least a 2.75 calculated unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  • Apply to UHCL and submit your official transcript.
  • That’s it. If you meet the requirements, your admission to UHCL is guaranteed.

No SAT or ACT score is required for admission, and qualified students receive a $45 application fee waiver. Note: Some academic programs may have additional, secondary or special admission requirements

Affordability Without Compromise

College affordability matters. Through Hawk Promise, qualifying Texas students from families with adjusted gross incomes of up to $100,000 can have tuition and mandatory fees covered. Scholarships and other financial aid opportunities can help make earning a UHCL degree even more affordable and accessible. Learn more about Hawk Promise (or financial aid options?). 

*Guaranteed Admission and Hawk Promise have separate eligibility requirements.


Why UHCL?

  • A respected degree close to home.
  • Affordable tuition and financial aid options.
  • Small class sizes and personalized support.
  • Career-focused programs connected to the Houston region,
  • Internship, research, and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare you for what’s next.

Start Your Journey Today.

Your future at UHCL starts here. Apply today or connect with an admissions counselor to learn more about Guaranteed Admission. 

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Contact

  • Office of Admissions

    Phone: 281-283-2500
    Fax: 281-283-2522
    Email: admissions@uhcl.edu

    SSCB 1.101
    2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 13
    Houston, TX 77058-1002

    Office Hours:
    Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Monday & Wednesday: Virtual and in-person appointments available until 6 p.m.

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