How to Apply as an International Graduate

• Accounting M.S.
• Admission Deadline
  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements

  Criteria that require submission of a standardized test score:

  Less than 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework (3.000 GPA preferred on the last 60 hours of coursework) and submission of GMAT score.

  Criteria that waive a standardized test requirement:
  

  The College of Business will provide a GMAT examination waiver to applicants to the MS in Accounting program who meet one (1) of the following requirements:

  • Majoring in a business-related area at an institution with AACSB business accreditation; AND have at least 18 credit hours of upper-division business-related courses at an institution with AACSB business accreditation with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 in those courses; or
  • Earned a bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, or mathematics related major at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; AND has a GPA of at least 3.0 in upper-division courses at the institution; or
  • Earned a graduate degree in business from an AACSB-accredited university or a Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., D.D.S., or J.D. from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or U.S. licensure).

• Business Administration MBA
• Admission Deadline
  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements

  Applicants to the MBA program may qualify with a standardized test waiver if any of the following conditions are met:

  • earned a bachelor’s degree from a qualified institution with a 3.000 or greater cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from the degree granting institution, or
  • earned an advanced degree from a qualified institution, or
  • completes the MBA certificate start with a 3.000 or greater GPA in the certificate. 
• MBA Certificate Start 

  Domestic applicants who have completed a bachelor's, degree from a qualified institution with less than a 3.0 GPA, may choose admission to the MBA program with a standardized test waiver through the MBA certificate start. Applicants to the MBA certificate start must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.500 (on a 4.0 system).  Qualified applicants who are admitted to MBA certificate start program must complete their graduate certificate with a 3.000 or greater GPA in the certificate to be granted acceptance into the MBA core program.

• Admission Review Process 

  All other applicants will be reviewed for admissions by program faculty.  This evaluation will consider all academic coursework and standardized test performance.

• Environmental Management M.S.
• Admission Deadline
  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements

  Criteria that require submission of a standardized test score:
  
  Less than 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework and submission of GMAT score.

  Criteria that waive a standardized test requirement:

  • 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework; and Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a country where English is the native language or from an accredited college or university in a country on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
  • Earned a graduate or professional degree from a country where English is the native language or on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
  • Earned a Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., D.D.S. or J.D. from accredited U.S. institution (or U.S. licensure).

• Finance M.S.
• Admission Deadline
  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements

  Criteria that require submission of a standardized test score: 
  
  Less than 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework and submission of GMAT score.
  
  Criteria that waive a standardized test requirement:

  • 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework; and Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a country where English is the native language or from an accredited college or university in a country on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
  • Earned a graduate or professional degree from a country where English is the native language or on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
  • Earned a Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., D.D.S. or J.D. from accredited U.S. institution (or have U.S. Licensure).

• Human Resource Management M.A.
• Admission Deadline
  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements

  Applicants to the MA in Human Resource Management program may be admitted with a standardized test waiver if they meet one of the following criteria:

  • Earned a bachelor's degree from a qualified institution with a 3.000 or greater GPA from the degree granting institution, or
  • Earned a bachelor's degree from a qualified institution with a 3.000 or greater GPA on the last-60 hours of coursework attempted, or
  • Earned an advanced degree from a qualified institution.
• Admission Review Process 

  All other applicants will be reviewed for admissions by program faculty.  This evaluation will consider all academic coursework and standardized test performance.

• Management Information Systems M.S.
• Admission Deadline
  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements

  Criteria that require submission of a standardized test score:
  
  Less than 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework and submission of GMAT score.

  Criteria that waive a standardized test requirement:

  • 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework; and Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a country where English is the native language or from an accredited college or university in a country on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
  • Earned a graduate or professional degree from a country where English is the native language or on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
  • Earned a Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., D.D.S. or J.D. from accredited U.S. institution (or U.S. licensure).

• MHA
• Admission Deadline
  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements

  Criteria that require submission of a standardized test score:

  Less than 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework and submission of GMAT score (GRE acceptable for MHA).

  Criteria that waive a standardized test requirement:
  

  • 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework; and Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a country where English is the native language or from an accredited college or university in a country on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
  • Earned a graduate or professional degree from a country where English is the native language or on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
  • Earned a Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., D.D.S. or J.D. from accredited U.S. institution (or U.S. licensure).
• Supplemental Documentation

  Applications for the MHA must also submit:

  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Current resume
  • Personal statement of career goals

• MHA/MBA
• Admission Deadline
  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements

  Criteria that require submission of a standardized test score:

  Less than 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework and submission of GMAT score (GRE acceptable for MHA).

  Criteria that waive a standardized test requirement:
  

  • 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework; and Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a country where English is the native language or from an accredited college or university in a country on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
  • Earned a graduate or professional degree from a country where English is the native language or on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
  • Earned a Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., D.D.S. or J.D. from accredited U.S. institution (or U.S. licensure).
• Supplemental Documentation

  Applications for the MHA/MBA must also submit:

  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Current resume
  • Personal statement of career goals

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS.
• Admission Deadline

  Fall: March 1
  Spring: September 1

• Application
  Both of the following applications are required:

  • University Application
  • Counseling Master's Degree Program Application
• Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
  • GRE or MAT scores
    • The GRE/MAT is waived for applicants who have earned a 3.000 GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework
    • Applicants who have earned less than 3.000 in the last 60 hours of coursework, are required to submit one of the following:
      • A combined GRE score of 294 and a writing score of 3.5
      • An MAT score of 390 minimum
    • Applicants hold a Master's degree from an accredited institution are not required to submit GRE or MAT scores

  The following documents must be uploaded to your UHCL E-Services account (assigned after you have completed the ApplyTexas online application):

  • Resume - A brief resume with relevant work experiences, honors, presentations, papers or other life experiences that you would like to have considered for admission to the Counseling Program
  • Formal Essay - The essay should be maximum 500 words. Content should explain your reasons for pursuing counselor training as well as your career goals.
  • Counseling Program Application
  • Three Professional Reference Forms
  • Self-Rating Sheet
  • Background Check Form: Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S. / Counseling M.S.

  Applicants seeking admission to pursue the Counseling M.S. with School Counselor Certification must also upload the following:

  • Texas Teacher Service Record (You can request this from your school district HR department.)
  • TEA Ethics Training Completion Certificate
  • Receipt for TEA Admission Fee  – Please visit the UHCL E-Commerce site to pay the $37.00 Texas Education Agency (TEA)-Advanced Certificate Program Admission Fee (scroll to correct certification).  This fee is payable by credit/debit card only and is non-refundable; therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are in the correct program and certification.  TEA requires all educator preparation programs to collect this fee and forward it to TEA.  TEA uses it to monitor your TEAL (TEA Login) account at the TEA website.  Once you have paid the fee, your will be emailed a receipt.  You need to upload the receipt.
  • Supplemental Admissions Form 
  • FERPA Form
  • Certificate(s) of completion of TEA-required school district training in Mental Health/Substance Abuse/Youth Suicide Prevention

• Curriculum and Instruction Ed.D.
• Admission Deadline

  Fall Only: August 15

• Application

  Both university and program applications are required.

• Special Requirements
  • Master's Degree from an Accredited Institution
  • A combined score of 297 on the Verbal and Quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and a minimum score of 4.0 on the Analytical Writing portion of the GRE. The GRE must have been taken within the last five years. In the application process for the Doctoral Program in Curriculum and Instruction, applicants have the option of providing a writing sample, where the writing activity is proctored at UHCL, in lieu of the GRE.

  The following documents must be uploaded to your UHCL E-Services account (assigned after you have completed the ApplyTexas online application):

  • Resume
  • Letter of Intent - The Letter of Intent, not to exceed 1000 words, should explain why you wish to pursue doctoral-level work in STEM education. Discuss the following topics: your career goals; your research interests as they relate to education; how the program will help you meet your career goals and pursue your research interests. You should also discuss your scholarly and professional accomplishments and your prior work experiences that relate to your interest in, and aptitude for, the graduate program. Focus on your future and how the degree will help you accomplish your long-term goals. Please do not include how you got into the field of education.

    Please structure your letter as follows:

    Paragraph I – Why do you wish to pursue a doctoral-level degree?
    Paragraph 2 – What are your career goals and how will this degree help you accomplish your long-term goals?
    Paragraph 3 – What are your research interests as they relate to education?
    Paragraph 4 – What are your scholarly and professional accomplishments as they relate to education?
    Paragraph 5 – How does your prior work experience relate to your interest in the doctoral program?

  • Three reference forms - At least one reference must be from a supervisor or other administrator familiar with the applicant's work. If possible, at least one of the Reference Forms should be from a professor involved in the applicant's master's program.
  • Letter of Support

• Educational Leadership Ed.D.
• Admission Deadline

  Fall 2022: June 1 (Deadline extended July 15)

• Application

  Both university and program applications are required.

• Special Requirements
  • Master's Degree from an Accredited Institution
  • A combined score of 297 on the Verbal and Quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and a minimum score of 4.0 on the Analytical Writing portion of the GRE. The GRE must have been taken within the last five years. In the application process for the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, applicants have the option of providing a writing sample, where the writing activity is proctored at UHCL, in lieu of the GRE.
  • Official Transcripts
    • Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.

  The following documents must be uploaded to your UHCL E-Services account (assigned after you have completed the ApplyTexas online application):

  • Resume
  • Letter of Intent - Please structure your letter as follows:
    • Paragraph 1 - Why do you wish to pursue a doctoral-level degree in Education Leadership?
    • Paragraph 2 - What are your career goals and how will this degree help you accomplish your long-term goals?
    • Paragraph 3 - What are your research interests as they relate to education?
    • Paragraph 4 - What are your scholarly and professional accomplishments as they relate to your educational leadership?
    • Paragraph 5 - How does your prior work experience relate to your interest in the doctoral program focusing on educational leadership?
  • Three reference forms - At least one reference must be from a supervisor or other administrator familiar with the applicant's work. If possible, at least one of the Reference Forms should be from a professor involved in the applicant's master's program.
  • Letter of Support from Employer

• Educational Management M.S.
• Application

  The UHCL application is available online through Apply Texas.

• Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree and a 3.000 GPA over the last 60 semester credit hours.
  • Graduate Records Examination (GRE):
    • GRE is not required if GPA in last 60 hours is 3.000 or above.
    • GRE is required if GPA in last 60 hours is 2.750-3.000
      • Minimum required GRE scores: 294 combined on the Quantitative & Verbal, 3.5 Analytical Writing
  • Hold a valid Texas Teaching Certificate
  • Official Transcripts
    • Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.

  The following items must be uploaded to your UHCL E-Services account (assigned after you have completed the ApplyTexas online application):

  • Letter of Support from School Building Administrator
  • Teacher Service Record (TSR)
  • College of Education Advanced Certification Program Application
  • Admissions Essay (1-2 pages) that addresses the following prompts:
    • Why do you wish to pursue a master’s degree in Educational Management?
    • Describe the strengths and/or experiences you possess that will be an asset to you in this program.
    • In what ways will this degree enable you to make meaningful contributions to your school community (staff, scholars, families, community)?
  • Interview Video
    • Record a 5-8 minute video of yourself that answers the following questions:
      • What can you tell us about yourself and your experiences that will make you a good candidate for the Principal as Instructional Leader program?
      • What does leadership mean to you?
      • How do you use critical self-reflection in your professional growth?
      • Explain how you plan to balance self-care, role responsibilities/expectations, and the rigor of a graduate program?
    • Upload the video of YouTube as "unlisted" and then paste the link to your video into a word document and upload it to your E-Services Account.

  Admission Essay and Interview video will be scored based on program established rubrics.

  Once your application has been approved, you will be prompted to formally accept your office of admission to the program and pay a required $37 TEA Admission fee.

• Counseling M.S.
• Admission Deadline
  • Fall: March 1
  • Spring: September 1
• Application
  Both of the following applications are required:

  • University Application
  • Counseling Master's Degree Program Application
• Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
  • Hold a valid Texas Teaching Certificate
  • GRE or MAT scores
    • The GRE/MAT is waived for applicants who have earned a 3.000 GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework
    • Applicants who have earned less than 3.000 in the last 60 hours of coursework, are required to submit one of the following:
      • A combined GRE score of 294 and a writing score of 3.5
      • An MAT score of 390 minimum
    • Applicants hold a Master's degree from an accredited institution are not required to submit GRE or MAT scores
  • Official Transcripts
    • Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.

  The following documents must be uploaded to your UHCL E-Services account (assigned after you have completed the ApplyTexas online application):

  • Resume - A brief resume with relevant work experiences, honors, presentations, papers or other life experiences that you would like to have considered for admission to the Counseling Program
  • Formal Essay - The essay should be maximum 500 words. Content should explain your reasons for pursuing counselor training as well as your career goals.
  • Counseling Program Application
  • Three Professional Reference Forms
  • Self-Rating Sheet
  • College of Education Advanced Certification Program Application

  Formal Essay will be scored based on a program established rubric.
  
  Once your application has been approved, you will be prompted to formally accept your office of admission to the program and pay a required $37 TEA Admission fee.

• Behavior Analysis M.A.
• Admission Deadline
  • Fall Only
    • Priority Deadline: January 5
    • Final Deadline: March 5*

  *If you submit an application after the January 5 priority deadline, please contact behavioranalysis@uhcl.edu to confirm that your application was received.

• Application
  • Apply online through GoApplyTexas.org for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.
    • Select Four-year College/University and Graduate School.
    • Program application is only available within the selected Fall semester
    • Select "HSH-Behavior Analysis" as your first choice major only
  • Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application. All required documents are due by the program application deadline.
• Requirements
  • GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will automatically be removed after successful submission of the admission application.
    
    
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
  • Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a related field such as psychology, education, or special education. In addition, applicants should identify coursework or practical experience associated with Behavior Analysis.

  Required Supplemental Documents:

  • The following two documents must be uploaded to your UHCL E-Services account (assigned after you have completed the ApplyTexas online application):
    1. Curriculum Vitae: An expanded résumé describing previous education; all work experience; relevant course work and relevant volunteer activities; any honors, presentations, papers, avocations or other relevant life experiences.
    2. Statement of purpose and goals, not to exceed 1,000 words, describing your reasons for wanting this degree and how it fits into career goals
  • Two letters of recommendation, preferably at least one from an academic source, should be submitted directly by the recommenders to behavioranalysis@uhcl.edu. No form is required. Recommendations from academic faculty and/or work supervisors who know you well are especially appreciated.

  Application Packet

• Admissions Review Process

  After initial review of the application materials (application, recommendations, and supplemental material) an admissions committee will invite selected applicants to campus for an interview. Interviews will typically be scheduled in February. Applicants will be notified of their program admission status by April 15.

• Clinical Psychology M.A.
• Admission Deadline
  • Fall Only
    • Final Deadline: January 25 
• Application
  • Apply online through GoApplyTexas.org for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.
    • Select Four-year College/University and Graduate School.
    • Program application is only available within the selected Fall semester.
    • Select "HSH-Clinical Psychology" as your first choice major only. 

  Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application.  All required documents are due by the program application deadline.  
• Requirements
  • GRE Scores Required:
    • General GRE Exam, www.gre.org.
    • GRE scores expire after 5 years of the testing date.
    • Submit official GRE scores to UHCL through the ETS system. It may take ETS two weeks from the date the test is taken to send the official score report.
    • UHCL GRE Code: 6916 – UNIV HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE – Grad
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
    • Prerequisites: The program requires five prerequisite undergraduate psychology courses (15 hours): Introductory Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and three courses (9 additional hours) of upper-level psychology courses. Upper-level psychology courses that may provide good preparation for the program include, but are not limited to, Social Psychology, Theories of Personality, Human Growth and Development, and Research Methods and Statistics. Preference is given to applicants with all prerequisites completed.
  • Required Additional Supporting Documents: The following documents should be emailed to the Clinical, Health & Applied Sciences department assistant (Shelly Matejka) at clinicalschool@uhcl.edu:
    • Curriculum Vitae: An expanded résumé describing previous education; all work experience; relevant course work and relevant volunteer activities; any honors, presentations, papers, avocations or other relevant life experiences.
    • Statement of purpose and goals (not to exceed 1,000 words): describing your reasons for wanting this degree and how it fits into career goals.
    • Three (3) letters of recommendation and recommendation forms should be submitted directly by the recommenders to clinicalschool@uhcl.edu. Recommendations from academic faculty and/or work supervisors who know the applicant well are preferred.
  • Program Application Fee: In addition to the university application fee, there is an additional program application fee of $35 for the Clinical Psychology M.A. program. The program application fee may be paid by credit card online or by check payable to "University of Houston-Clear Lake" and sent to:
    
    Clinical Psychology Program Applications
    University of Houston-Clear Lake
    2700 Bay Area Blvd., Box 73 
    Houston, TX 77058
• Admission Review Process 

  After initial review of the application materials (application, recommendations, and supplemental material) an admissions committee will invite selected applicants to campus for an interview. Interviews will typically be scheduled in March. Applicants will be notified of their program admission status by April 15. 

• Cross-Cultural and Global Studies M.A.
• Application

  Apply online through GoApplyTexas.org for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.

  Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application. All required documents are due by the Graduate and International Admissions application deadlines.

• Requirements
  • GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will automatically be removed after successful submission of the admission application.
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Recommended last 60-hour GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
• Admission Review Process 

  If the last 60-hour GPA is below a 3.00 or an applicant has not completed a prior advanced degree, student admission files will be sent to the program for individual review.

  Individual Review Requirements: To complete individual review, submit a statement of purpose to the program via email at Curtis@uhcl.edu.

  • Statement of Purpose (not to exceed two single-spaced pages): describing the reasons for desiring this degree and how it fits into your career goals.

• Digital Media Studies M.A.
• Admission Deadline
  • Fall: January 15 - August 10
  • Spring: August 15 - December 1
• Application

  Apply online through GoApplyTexas.org for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.

  Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application. All required documents are due by the program application deadline.

• Requirements

  Academic Requirements:

  • GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will automatically be removed after successful submission of the admission application.
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Recommended last 60-hour GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL. 

  Required Supplemental Documents:

  To be considered for admission, students are required to submit a production portfolio accompanied by a statement of purpose. The following documents must be sent to the program via email to Dr. Leo Chan at chanta@uhcl.edu.

  • Production Portfolio: All portfolio pieces must be accessible online. We do not accept physical objects such as slides or CDs. If passwords are necessary to access the pieces, it is the student's responsibility to communicate them. The committee will not reach out if pieces are not readily accessible. No more than 20 individual pieces should be submitted. The applicant must make clear his or her involvement in the production of each piece. Examples for successful portfolio pieces are written strategic or creative writing materials, graphic design examples, a 15-minute film documentary, a series of digitally prepared photographs with a theme, a website, an app or a game. The most important function of the portfolio is to demonstrate to the selection committee that the intentions outlined in the statement of purpose may be achieved, based on the student's existing experience and skills.
  • Statement of Purpose: describing previous education, work experience, and relevant coursework. Include why you are interested in Digital Media and why you are interested in our program. The statement should be no more than 800 words. Send Submit the statement with a resume and a portfolio link to your UHCL E-Services account (assigned after you have completed the Apply Texas online application) and email directly to the Digital Media Studies Program Director: Dr. Leo Chant at chanta@uhcl.edu.
• Admission Review Process 

  If the last 60-hour GPA is below a 3.00 or an applicant has not completed a prior advanced degree, student admission files will be sent to the program for individual review.

• Family Therapy M.A.
• Admission Window

  December 10 – January 25 for fall admission

• Application
  1. Complete the ApplyTexas online university application.
  2. Complete the Additional Supporting Documents for the program (below).
• Requirements
  • Submit GRE scores (not more than 5 years old) through the standard reporting procedures.
  • Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended to the UHCL Office of Admissions.

  The following two documents must be uploaded to your UHCL E-Services account (assigned after you have completed the ApplyTexas online application):

  • Curriculum Vitae: An expanded résumé describing previous education; all work experience; relevant course work and relevant volunteer activities; any honors, presentations, papers, avocations or other relevant life experiences
  • Statement of purpose and goals, not to exceed 1,000 words, describing your reasons for wanting this degree and how it fits into career goals.

  Three letters of recommendation and recommendation forms (PDF) should be submitted directly by the recommenders to familytherapy@uhcl.edu. Recommendations from academic faculty and/or work supervisors who know the applicant well are especially solicited.

  The FT program has an additional fee of $35 that should be sent directly to UHCL. Please indicate that the application fee is for your application to the FT program. Check or money orders may be sent to:

  Family Therapy Program Admissions
  University of Houston-Clear Lake
  2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 73
  Houston, TX 77058

• Health Service Psychology Psy.D.
• Admission Deadline
  • Fall Only
    • Application Deadline: December 15
• Application
  • Apply online through GoApplyTexas.org for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.
    • Select Four-year College/University and Graduate School.
    • Select "HSH-Health Service Psychology-PsyD" as your first choice major only. 
  • Apply to the program by submitting additional supporting documents. Submit documents for admission after completing the Apply Texas application.  All required documents are due by the program application deadline.
    • Program application is only available within the selected Fall semester. 
• Application Requirements
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
  • Official GRE Scores:
    • General GRE Exam, www.gre.org.
    • GRE scores expire after 5 years of the testing date.
    • Submit official GRE scores to UHCL through the ETS system. It may ETS two weeks from the date the test is taken to send the official score report.
    • UHCL GRE Code: 6916 – UNIV HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE – Grad
  • Required Additional Supporting Documents:
    • The following two documents should be emailed to the Clinical, Health & Applied Sciences department assistant (Shelly Matejka) at Psyd@uhcl.edu:
      • Curriculum Vitae: An expanded résumé describing previous education; all work experience; relevant course work and relevant volunteer activities; any honors, presentations, papers, avocations or other relevant life experiences
      • Statement of purpose and goals (not to exceed 1,000 words): describing your reasons for wanting this degree and how it fits into career goals.
    • Three (3) letters of recommendation and recommendation forms should be submitted directly by the recommenders to Psyd@uhcl.edu. Recommendations from academic faculty and/or work supervisors who know the applicant well are preferred.
      
      
    • Program Application Fee: In addition to the university application fee, there is an additional program application fee of $50 for the Health Service Psychology Psy.D. program. The program application fee may be paid by credit card online or by check payable to "University of Houston-Clear Lake" and send it to: 
      
      UHCL PsyD Program Applications
      University of Houston-Clear Lake
      2700 Bay Area Blvd., Box 73
      Houston, TX 77058

  For a more detailed explanation, you can download the Application and Admission Process.

• Qualification for Admissions

  The following qualifications are the typical qualifications. They are not requirements, as all applications are reviewed.

  • Degree Requirements: Earned Bachelor's, Master's, or Specialist degree in psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology, or a closely related discipline.
  • GPA Requirements: GPA of 3.3 or higher for those entering with an undergraduate degree only or GPA of 3.5 or higher for those entering with graduate credit or an earned graduate degree.
  • GRE Requirements: Overall GRE Score of 300 or higher (Combined Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning), with a minimum score of 3.5 in Analytical Writing.
• Admission Review Process 

  After initial review of the application materials (application, recommendations, and supplemental material) an admissions committee will invite selected applicants to campus for an interview. Interviews will typically be scheduled in February. Applicants will be notified of their program admission status by April 15.

• History M.A.
• Application

  Apply online through GoApplyTexas.org for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.

  Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application. All required documents are due by the Graduate and International Admissions application deadlines.

• Requirements
  • GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will automatically be removed after successful submission of the admission application.
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Recommended last 60-hour GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
• Admission Review Process 

  If the last 60-hour GPA is below a 3.00 or an applicant has not completed a prior advanced degree, student admission files will be sent to the program for individual review.

• Humanities M.A.
• Application

  Apply online through GoApplyTexas.org for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.

  Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application. All required documents are due by the Graduate and International Admissions application deadlines.

• Requirements
  • GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will automatically be removed after successful submission of the admission application.
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Recommended last 60-hour GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL. 
• Admission Review Process 

  If the last 60-hour GPA is below a 3.00 or an applicant has not completed a prior advanced degree, student admission files will be sent to the program for individual review.

• Industrial Organizational Psychology M.A.
• Admission Deadline
  • Fall Only
    • Deadline: February 15 
• Application
  • Apply online through GoApplyTexas.org for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.
    • Select Four-year College/University and Graduate School.
    • Program application is only available within the selected Fall semester.
    • Select "HSH-Industrial/Organizational Psychology-Pearland" as your first choice major only.
    • Do not apply to Psychology or General Psychology, as these are different programs, and acceptance into Psychology does not mean you are accepted into the I/O program.

  Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application.  All required documents are due by the program application deadline.

• Requirements
  • GRE Scores Optional for 2023-24 Cycle
    • General GRE Exam, www.gre.org.
    • GRE scores expire after 5 years of the testing date.
    • Submit official GRE scores to UHCL through the ETS system. It may take ETS two weeks from the date the test is taken to send the official score report.
    • UHCL GRE Code: 6916 – UNIV HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE – Grad
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
  • Coursework Requirements:
    • Must have at least 12 hours of upper level undergraduate courses consisting of 3 hours of Statistics and 9 hours of any combination of Psychology, Business, Sociology, or Anthropology.
    • If some of these courses have not been taken, you are still eligible to apply if all other expected requirements are met, but would be required to take these prerequisite classes while enrolled.
  • Additional Supporting Documents: The following documents should be emailed to the Clinical, Health & Applied Sciences department assistant (Shelly Matejka) at clinicalschool@uhcl.edu:
    • CV/Resume: describe your previous education, work experience, relevant coursework, relevant volunteer activities, any honors, published papers or other relevant life experiences.
    • Statement of Purpose: In 500-700 words, please answer the questions below.
      • What interests you most about I/O Psychology?
      • What are you most proud of so far in your academic or professional career?
    • Letter of Reference (optional): from those familiar with your ability to succeed in graduate-level study.
• Fall Admission Details
  • All accepted students begin the program in the fall semester.
  • We review applications in March and notify applicants in April.
  • Applicants who apply after the deadline may be given consideration to the extent that positions for the program are not yet filled. 

• Literature M.A.
• Application

  Apply online through GoApplyTexas.org for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.

  Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application. All required documents are due by the Graduate and International Admissions application deadlines.

• Requirements
  • GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will automatically be removed after successful submission of the admission application.
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Recommended last 60-hour GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
• Admission Review Process 

  If the last 60-hour GPA is below a 3.00 or an applicant has not completed a prior advanced degree, student admission files will be sent to the program for individual review.

• Psychology M.S.
• Application
  Apply online through GoApplyTexas.org for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.
  
  Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application. All required documents are due by the Graduate and International Admissions application deadlines.
  
  Admission in the Psychology M.S. concentrations (Human Factors and Neuroscience) may be given as an incoming or current UHCL student. Student may initially seek acceptance into the Psychology, M.S. then apply to the concentrations the following Fall semester. Acceptance into the Psychology, M.S. program does NOT guarantee acceptance into the concentration programs.
• Requirements
  • GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will automatically be removed after successful submission of the admission application.
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
• Admission Review Process 

  If the last 60-hour GPA is below a 3.5 or an applicant has not completed a prior advanced degree, student admission files will be sent to the program for individual review.

• School Psychology SSP
• Admission Deadline
  • Fall Only:
    • Final Deadline: January 25 
• Application
  • Apply online through GoApplyTexas.org for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.
    • Select Four-year College/University and Graduate School.
    • Program application is only available within the selected Fall semester.
    • Select "HSH-School Psychology SSP" as your first choice major only. 
      
      

  Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application. All required documents are due by the program application deadline.  
• Requirements
  • GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will be automatically removed after successful submission of the admission application.
    
    
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
    • Recommended GPA of 3.25 or above for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
    • Prerequisites: applicants must have successfully completed 12 hours of undergraduate Psychology coursework which must include a) Introductory Psychology, b) Child Psychology or Adolescent Psychology, c) Abnormal Psychology and d) an upper-level psychology course. These prerequisites may be waived for students who possess graduate degrees; in some cases, a similar course may substitute for a prerequisite.
  • Required Additional Supporting Documents: The following documents should be emailed to the Clinical, Health & Applied Sciences department assistant (Shelly Matejka) at clinicalschool@uhcl.edu:
    • Curriculum Vitae: An expanded résumé describing previous education; all work experience; relevant course work and relevant volunteer activities; any honors, presentations, papers, avocations or other relevant life experiences.
    • Statement of purpose and goals (not to exceed 1,000 words): describing your reasons for wanting this degree and how it fits into career goals.
    • Three letters of recommendation and recommendation forms should be submitted directly by the recommenders to clinicalschool@uhcl.edu. Recommendations from academic faculty and/or work supervisors who know the applicant well are preferred.
  • Program Application Fee: In addition to the university application fee, there is an additional program application fee of $35 for the School Psychology S.S.P. program. The program application fee may be paid by credit card online or by check payable to "University of Houston-Clear Lake" and send it to:
    
    School Psychology Program Admissions
    University of Houston-Clear Lake
    2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 73
    Houston, TX 77058
    281-283-3491 
• Admission Review Process 

  After initial review of the application materials (application, recommendations, and supplemental material) an admissions committee will invite selected applicants to campus for an interview. Interviews will typically be scheduled in February or March. Applicants will be notified of their program admission status by April 15.

• Sociology M.A.
• Application

  Apply online through GoApplyTexas.org for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.

  Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application. All required documents are due by the Graduate and International Admissions application deadlines.

• Requirements
  • GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will automatically be removed after successful submission of the admission application.
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Recommended last 60-hour GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
• Admission Review Process 

  If the last 60-hour GPA is below a 3.00 or an applicant has not completed a prior advanced degree, student admission files will be sent to the program for individual review.

  Individual Review Requirements: To complete individual review, submit/upload a statement of purpose to your UHCL E-Services account and to the program via email at Arney@uhcl.edu.

  • Statement of Purpose (not to exceed two single-spaced pages): describing the reasons for desiring this degree and how it fits into your career goals.

• Biological Science M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements
  • 3.0 GPA
  • GRE Requirements:
    • GRE has been waived for those who apply for the Summer and Fall 2021 semesters. The GRE waiver will be automatically applied after successful submission of the admission application.
    • GRE Total Score of 290 (140 Verbal + 150 Quantitative)
    • GRE Essay of 3.5
  • Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in Biology, but other degrees may apply if preparation includes significant number of core courses in Biological Sciences as well as appropriate chemistry, physics and mathematics courses

• Biotechnology M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements
  • 3.0 GPA
  • GRE Total Score of 290 (140 Verbal + 150 Quantitative)
  • If GRE below 290 or if not submitted, submit 3 letters of recommendation, personal research statement, and a resume.
  • GRE Essay of 3.5
  • Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in Biology or related field

• Chemistry M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements
  • 3.0 GPA
  • GRE Requirements:
    • GRE has been waived for those who apply for the Summer and Fall 2021 semesters. The GRE waiver will be automatically applied after successful submission of the admission application.
    • GRE Total Score of 290 (150 Quantitative)

• Computer Information Systems M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field
  • Two letters of recommendation from current or former faculty/work supervisors

• Computer Engineering M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements
  • An undergraduate degree in computer engineering electrical/electronics engineering, computer science or other disciplines related to computer engineering
  • If GPA >= 3.0/4.0 GRE requirements will be waived if at least one of the following conditions is met:
    • The applicant received a B.S. degree from an ABET-accredited program.
    • The applicant has at least 2 years of industry or government work experience in a program related field after receiving BS degree. One recommendation letter from a supervisor or an employment verification letter is needed to verify the work experience)
    • The applicant has another master's degree
  • If 2.5 <= GPA < 3, GRE Quant. >= 155 and GRE total >= 290
  • If 2.2 <= GPA < 2.5, GRE Quant. >= 160 and GRE total >= 290

• Data Science M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application

  A standard university application is required.

• Requirements
  • GPA of 3.0 in an undergraduate degree.
  • GRE Total Score of 290 (150 Quantitative). GMAT may be used in lieu of GRE.
  • GRE is not required for students with a Master or Ph.D. degree, or undergraduate with a Bachelor degree from an US university. 

• Environmental Science M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements
  • A GPA of 3.0 or higher on the applicant's last 60 hours of college credit is preferred, but a somewhat lower GPA may be accepted by some faculty committees, if the other criteria are favorable.
  • GRE waived for fall 2021 semester.
  • A personal statement outlining academic background, academic and career goals, and declaration of a specialization under the Environmental Science degree plan. Two letters of recommendation are suggested, but not required.
  • Additional Requirements – At least 34 undergraduate credit hours of natural science courses and 6 undergraduate credit hours of math courses prior to admission.

• Engineering Management M.S.
• About Admissions

  The EMGT program offers a holistic review process, in which, applications are reviewed based upon academic degree, work experience, GPA within the last 60 hours of course work, and GRE if submitted.

• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements
  Bachelor Degree:

  • Science, engineering, or other disciplines related to Engineering Management.
  • If applicants have a bachelor's degree from other disciplines, then, at least one year of work experience in a technical field is required.

  GPA:

  • Recommended minimum of GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits.

  GRE/GMAT:

  • GRE of 290 with verbal 140 and 145 quantitative Or GMAT of 500 with minimum quantitative score of 35.
  • GRE/GMAT is waived if one of the following conditions is met.
  • Applicants with a GPA 3.0 or above.
  • Applicants with at least one year of post-graduate full-time work experience in a technical field.

  Supporting Documents:

  • Resume summarizing applicants' career objectives and professional experience.
  • Two letters of reference from academic advisors or supervisors at work who can verify applicant's employment history.
  • These are required documents and must be submitted for your application to be processed.
  • If you are an international student, the supporting documents should be sent to oiap@uhcl.edu
  • If you are a domestic student, the supporting documents should be sent to admissions@uhcl.edu

• Math M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements
  • 3.0 GPA
  • GRE Requirements:
    • GRE has been waived for those who apply for the Summer and Fall 2021 semesters. The GRE waiver will be automatically applied after successful submission of the admission application.
    • GRE Total Score of 290 (150 Quantitative)
  • Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in Math; Students with other degrees may apply if undergraduate course work includes a substantial number of advanced credit hours in math courses.

• Physics M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements
  • 3.0 GPA
  • GRE Total Score of 290 (140 Verbal + 150 Quantitative)
  • GRE Essay of 3.5
  • Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in Physical Sciences discipline, Mathematics and/or Engineering; Other degrees may apply if the coursework meets the preparation requirements in the catalog

• Software Engineering M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements
  • 3.0 GPA
  • GRE Total Score of 290 (140 Verbal + 150 Quantitative)
  • Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or closely related field

  Find out if you meet program requirements using the Program Qualification Estimator.

• Statistics M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application

  A standard university application is required.

• Requirements
  • A 4-year bachelor's degree with a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • GRE with a minimum Quantitative score of 152.
    • Note: The GRE requirement will be waived for applicants that have satisfy either of the following:
      • A GPA of at least 3.3 in foundation courses: MATH 2318, MATH 2413, and MATH 2414, or
      • A GPA of at least 3.0 in foundation courses: MATH 2318, MATH 2413, and MATH 2414) and (a GPA of at least 3.5 in STAT 4344 and STAT 4345.
  • Additional Comment - Holding an undergraduate degree in mathematics, engineering, computing, or sciences would be an advantage. However, any college graduate can be successful in this program if they have completed a course in Linear Algebra and the undergraduate calculus sequence. Prospective students that have not taken these courses should talk to academic advisors about how to enroll in those courses with post-baccalaureate status.

• Systems Engineering M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements
  • 3.0 GPA
  • GRE Total Score of 290 (140 Verbal + 150 Quantitative)
  • Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in a related field including preparation coursework as listed in the catalog. 

Submit your application at Apply Texas by the application deadline.

All applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 USD, with the exception of the Ed.D. program which has an additional fee of $60 USD. The application fees can be paid through Apply Texas.

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As a graduate applicant, you must provide the Office of International Admissions & Programs (OIAP) with:

• Official transcripts, individual mark/grade sheets (showing all passes and fails) and confirmation of degrees or diplomas for all academic studies attempted and completed at other college/universities.
• The type of documents required will vary based on educational system. You can contact us at oiap@uhcl.edu for additional information regarding what documents you are required to submit.

You must submit these documents in the original language and English translations (if applicable).

• Translations (word for word) will only be accepted from the college/university, consulate/embassy approved translators, translations conducted by an approved Evaluation Provider or American Translator Association.
• This information must be received before the final evaluation can proceed.
• Transcripts (mark/sheets) must clearly indicate dates of attendance, subjects taken and marks/grades earned (all attempts).
• All marks/grades should be submitted (even failed attempts).
• Consolidated mark sheets will not be used and considered as official transcripts.
• Official transcripts (grade/mark sheets) must be sent directly to the Office of OIAP by the registrar, principal, controller of examinations or responsible head of the office where records (such as degrees/diplomas and grades) are kept.

When this is not possible, documents certified by one of the following will be accepted as “true” or official copies:

• Ministry of Education;
• University authority such as Registrar, Principal, Controller of Examination, Vice Rector or Rector;
• Education USA Official; or
• Diplomatic Mission Representation in the U.S. such as Consulate, Chancellery, High Commission or Embassy.

NOTE: Copies of transcripts, degrees, or diplomas attested by Heads of Departments, Professors, or Notaries will not be accepted.

You must post these documents to:
Office of International Admissions and Programs
2700 Bay Area Blvd, MC 225
Houston, TX 77058
USA

Before submitting any test score, applicants should make sure that the names on their test report(s) match with the name on the student’s passport.  Please contact the Office of International Admission & Programs for guidance if there is any variation of name (including order).

Proof of English Language Proficiency

If you were born or educated in a country where English is not the native language, you must demonstrate English proficiency prior to admission. You can meet this requirement by taking the paper or internet TOEFL exam, Intensive English Language Test (IELTS) exam, Pearson Test of English (PTE) or by successfully completing the ELS Intensive English Language program.

Your minimum scores must be:

• 550 on the paper-based TOEFL exam;
• 79 on the TOEFL (iBT) exam;
• 6.0 on the IELTS exam, 53 on the PTE exam; or,
• You can successfully complete level 112 in the ELS Intensive English Language program.

Your scores cannot be more than two years old and only those received directly from the testing company will be accepted. You can also review the academic catalog to determine if you qualify for a waiver of this requirement.

Graduate Test Scores

• Official GMAT, GRE or MAT scores must be submitted as required by the department of your degree program. Please see the catalog and/or website for the required scores and if the program offers a waiver.
• Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Test scores should not be more than five years old.

U.S. immigration law requires international students on F-1 and J-1 visas to document their ability to pay the cost of attending (tuition, fees, housing, books, supplies, etc.) equal to one year of study.

Official bank statements issued no older than (6) months

• Bank statements must have an original signature from the bank agent and or an official stamp/seal of the issuing bank.
• The amount should be at least equal to the academic year estimate.
• Multiple funding sources are acceptable as long as the sum of the funding available meets the academic year estimate.
• Multiple sponsors are acceptable. However, each sponsor must sign an Affidavit of Support. Students supporting themselves must also sign an Affidavit of Support.

Acceptable financial documents include:

Statement from the bank signed by agent or bank stamp/seal

Letter written from bank with the amount clearly indicated in U.S. dollars

• Checking, savings, or certificate of deposit statements
• Scholarship letters
• Letters showing government funding

Unacceptable financial documents include:

• Statements (including scholarship letters or government funding) older than 6 months
• Bank statements lacking required tuition amount
• Credit card statements
• Employment letters
• Tax statements
• Bank statements or bank letters written in language other than English
• Conditional loan statements

Affidavit of Support are required for international students who plan to apply for F-1 or J-1 visa status. Each sponsor must sign an Affidavit of Support. Students supporting themselves must also sign an Affidavit of Support.

If you meet the academic admission requirements, your admission will not be finalized (documents for your student visa will not be issued) until your original financial documents are reviewed and processed.

All applicants are required to submit a copy of their passport ID page(s). Also,

• F-1s in the U.S. are required to submit a copy of page 1 and 2 of the SEVIS I-20 and a copy of their I-94 record.
• J-1s in the U.S. are required to submit a copy of page 1 of the DS-2019 and a copy of their I-94 record.
• Other visa status holders will need to submit a copy of their I-94.

A Student Statement of Understanding form must be signed and submitted as proof that you have read and understand all UHCL admission requirements. This form also identifies your visa status as well as any dependents you may need to include on your I-20 or DS-2019.

Submit (by post) ALL of the following Original Documents in English and in the native language *

1. Your Official Transcripts or Consolidated Grade/Mark sheets.
2. If your institution issues grade/mark sheets, you are required to submit the individual Grade/Mark Sheets for each Semester including passing and failed mark sheets. Semesters need to be clearly marked such as Semester 1, 2, 3 etc. listing the Month/Year they were taken.
3. Official Proof of Diploma/Degrees or Provisional Certificates.

Explanation of Official Transcripts, Grade/Mark Sheets, Proof of Degrees:

1. Original Documents or
2. Documents - all pages - attested by one of the following:
   1. Registrar
   2. Principal
   3. Controller of Examinations
   4. Ministry of Education
   5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs or International Cooperation

Exception: All pages do not need to be attested if School Documents are mailed by the School in a sealed, stamped envelope signed by one of the following:

1. Registrar
2. Principal
3. Controller of Examination

Please Note: Attestations on school documents OR on envelops by Heads of Departments, Professors, or Notaries will not be accepted.

*Proof of Official School Documents in Native Language Requirements: Please contact the Office of International Admissions and Programs to request if you need to provide documents not only in English but in native language as well. oiap@uhcl.edu

Translation of School Documents Requirement:

University of Houston-Clear Lake requires applicants to submit a word for word translation of your Transcripts, Grade/Mark Sheets, and official proof of degrees.

Word-for-Word translation will be accepted by one of the following:

1. The College /University who issued your school documents in native language.
2. Consulate/Embassy approved English translators
3. Certified Translator - recognized by the American Translators Association.
4. NACES Member - Do not purchase an evaluation; we only need a word-for-word translation