How to Apply as a Transfer Student

Students who have attended another university or haven't taken undergraduate-level courses at UH are considered transfer students.

All application materials, including official transcripts, must be received by the deadline. Upon acceptance, new students are required to complete several steps prior to the start of their first term. For more information, see the What to Expect After Acceptance section.

For questions about the application process, please contact the CAP Advisor at applycap@uh.edu.

Application Guidelines

• Deadlines & Addresses

  Transfer Admission Deadlines

  Semester	Domestic Applicants	International Applicants
  Spring	December 2nd	November 4th
  Summer	May 5th	April 1st
  Fall	June 23rd	May 5th

  Spring Semester
  December 2nd for Domestic Applicants; November 4th for International Applicants

  Summer Semester
  May 5th for Domestic Applicants; April 1st for International Applicants

  Fall Semester
  June 23rd for Domestic Applicants; May 5th for International Applicants

  To be eligible for admission, applicants are required to have completed a 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants that do not meet the GPA requirement are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

  Addresses

  Mailing Address	Physical Address
  University of Houston - Welcome Center Office of Undergraduate Admissions 4434 University Drive Houston, TX 77204	Professional Accounting Programs Office CBB, Suite 304 4242 Martin Luther King Boulevard Houston, TX 77204-6021

  Mailing Address
  University of Houston - Welcome Center
  Office of Undergraduate Admissions
  4434 University Drive
  Houston, TX 77204

  Physical Address
  Professional Accounting Programs Office
  CBB, Suite 304
  4242 Martin Luther King Boulevard
  Houston, TX 77204-6021

• Requirements

  A complete application must be received by the deadline indicated above and include all the following items:

  1. ApplyTexas Application

  Application Steps

  • Create a new 4 year university undergraduate admissions application
  • Target University: University of Houston- Main Campus (Houston)
  • Application type:
    • Domestic applicants: Transfer, U.S.
    • International applicants: Transfer, International
  • Major: Accountancy, CAP Program [PB only]
  • Submit the non-refundable application fee*
    • $75 for domestic applicants
    • $90 for international applicants

  *Please take special care when choosing a program and selecting your intended semester of entry because we cannot refund application fees.

  Once your application is submitted, please email applycap@uh.edu to let us know your application ID.

  2. Transcripts

  • Official transcripts from each higher-educational institution attended must be submitted.
    • UH accepts official transcripts sent through a secure electronic transcript service: EDI/SPEEDE, Common App, Naviance, Parchment/DocuFide, National Student Clearinghouse, etc. If the transcript service your school uses is requesting an email address, please use transcripts@uh.edu. This email address is only for transcripts sent by a secure and approved transcript service.
    • Or have your official transcripts mailed in an institutional-sealed envelope.
    • If you have international transcripts, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions office by phone at 713-743-1010 option 4 or by email at admissions@uh.edu

  3. Résumé & Statement (optional)

  • Applicants can email an up-to-date résumé highlighting professional and academic experiences, as well as recognizable accomplishments. The statement (1 page) word document should include your overall goal in seeking the CAP program.
    • This step is optional unless the CAP Admissions Team contacts you for additional information needed to make an admissions decision.

  For updates regarding your current CAP application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions office by phone at 713-743-1010 option 4 or by email at admissions@uh.edu.

• International Applicants

  An applicant is considered international if they are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Additional transcript, proof of English language proficiency and visa requirements may need to be met. See below for more information about additional documents that may be required for international applicants.

  Transcripts

  • Please submit all official transcript(s), mark sheet(s) and degree certificates for each year of attendance from ALL universities and/or college(s) attended.
  • Official academic credentials must be submitted in the original language(s) of issue and with an official English translation.
  • All hard copy documents submitted by international applicants as part of the application process become the property of the University of Houston and will not be returned to the applicant.

  For international transcripts please contact the Undergraduate Admissions office by phone at 713-743-1010 option 4 or by email at admissions@uh.edu. Original copies sent to the University will not be returned to the student, therefore it is highly recommended to contact the Undergraduate Admissions office.

  English Language Proficiency

  • To obtain admission, all applicants, regardless of citizenship status, must demonstrate proficiency in English.
    • Proof of English language proficiency must be received by the application date.
    • To learn about accepted test scores and exceptions, view the English Language Requirements.

  Receive your I-20

  • Admitted students are notified by email and provided instructions to receive an I-20.
  • Submit these materials after admission:
    • Passport ID
    • Financial Documents
    • International Address Form
  • Learn more about receiving your I-20

  NOTE: International students must have a four-year degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited university to apply for a post-baccalaureate program at UH main campus. Not all three-year foreign degrees are considered equivalent. Students with a three-year degree will likely need to complete the equivalent of a four-year degree before being eligible for admission.