Congratulations and welcome to the University of Houston-Clear Lake! We welcome you
to your first year at UHCL, and we're happy to offer you unique and specific orientation
programs. At our programs, you'll find your way around campus and enjoy a fun, exciting
transition to life as a Hawk.
Our orientation programs are required for all of our incoming first-year, transfer and international students. We also encourage you to participate in our various New Student Programs to continue your engagement with our office year-round.
All of our programs are designed to help you make the most of your years at UHCL. Through engaging with our office, you will learn more about UHCL, connect with campus resources, and most of all, you’ll meet other students and find our Hawk pride and spirit!
To give you information specific to your new student needs, please select the Orientation Program that matches your student classification.
Fall 2022 orientation registration is now closed.
Questions?
Contact orientation@uhcl.edu.
Freshman Students
To be eligible for the freshman orientation process, at the time of their admission, freshman students either:
- Have between 0 - 29 credit hours, or
- Are entering college for the first time.
Transfer Students
Students eligible to register for Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) must:
- Have 30 or more credit hours
The orientation process for incoming Transfer Students includes attending a Transfer Student Orientation.
Transfer Student Orientation (TSO)
At Transfer Student Orientation, you will meet UHCL faculty and staff, connect with other students, gain a broad overview of university policies and resources and explore campus with a campus tour.
International Students
New International Student Orientation is your first chance to experience all that UHCL has to offer its students. Attendance is mandatory for all undergraduate international students and for all F-1 and J-1 international graduate students.
The orientation process for incoming International Students includes attending a New International Student Orientation.
New International Student Orientation (NISO)
During NISO, you will join other international students and receive valuable information to assist with your transition to UHCL and life in the United States.
Graduate Students
Graduate students are seeking a master's or doctorate degree after receiving a bachelor's degree.
Orientation is only required for new international graduate students. All other incoming graduate students are welcome, but not required, to attend our optional Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) program.
Postbaccalaureate Students
Orientation is not required for postbaccalaureate students, but you are welcome to attend our optional Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) program.
New Student Programs
Discover all UHCL has to offer. New Student Programs such as Hawk Launch and Weeks of Welcome (WOW) offer opportunities to continue developing, growing and having enriching, dynamic experiences.
For Parents and Families
Maximize your student's social and academic experience at University of Houston-Clear Lake by participating in the informational and fun events and programs that emphasize both academic and social opportunities.
UHCL Calendar
Contact Us
Orientation and New Student Programs
Phone: 281-283-2420
Fax: 281-283-2425
Email: orientation@uhcl.edu
SSCB 1202
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 257
Houston, TX 77058-1002
Office hours:
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please call ahead during holidays and semester breaks.
