All applicants who have earned a Bachelor's degree from an approved, regionally accredited institution and who are eligible to return to the last institution attended will be considered for admission to a Master's program. Doctoral applicants should submit transcripts showing proof of a Master's degree earned from an approved, regionally accredited institution.
Read the Web site or catalog section of the desired program for specific admission requirements.
Apply
Apply online or submit an admission application to the university by mail. Some majors require a dual application process; a program application and the university's application.
Pay
Pay the appropriate non-refundable application fee:
International students - $75.00 Doctoral international students - $135.00
Submit transcripts
You must provide the Office of Admissions with official transcripts, mark (grade) sheets and confirmation of degrees or diplomas for all academic studies attempted and completed at other colleges/universities, prior to enrollment. Official transcripts and/or mark sheets received in the original language must be accompanied by English translations (if applicable). Translations will only be accepted from the college/university, Consulate or from one of the accepted evaluation providers. This information must be received before the final evaluation can proceed. Transcripts should clearly indicate dates of attendance, subjects taken and marks (grades) earned. They should also reflect any degrees or diplomas awarded.
Official transcripts are to be sent directly to University of Houston-Clear Lake by the registrar, principal or responsible head of each institution attended. When this is not possible, documents certified by an embassy or consular official as "true copies" may be accepted. Uncertified copies will not be accepted.
Official GMAT, GRE or MAT scored must be submitted as required by the department of your major. Please see the catalog and/or Web site for the required scores. Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Test scores should not be more than five years old. Check our Web site or catalog for possible graduate test score exemptions.
Submit Test Scores
If you were educated in a country where English is not the native language, you must demonstrate English proficiency by taking the TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson Test of English (PTE) or by successfully completing the ELS Intensive English program prior to admission. Minimum score requirements are: 550 on the paper-based TOEFL examination; 79 on the iBT TOEFL; 6.0 on the IELTS, 53 on the PTE exam or successful completion of level 112 in the ELS Intensive English program. Scores cannot be more than two years old and only scores sent from the testing center will be considered. The New Students section of the website and catalog lists possible ways that you could qualify for a waiver.
Exception: If you are an undergraduate applying to the school of SOE, HSH or SCE and are pursuing both a degree and educator certification; or, if you are a post-baccalaureate or graduate applicant pursing any Educator certification, you are required to take the iBT TOEFL examination. To be eligible for admission, you must pass the speaking section of the iBT TOEFL exam with a score of 26 or higher.
Submit supplemental documents
Applicants to the following programs should see the department's Web site or section of the catalog for additional required documents such as letters of recommendation, letter of intent, etc.: Health Care Administration, Counseling, Professional Psychology majors (Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology and School Psychology), Doctorate, Applied Behavior Analysis and various majors in Science and Computer Engineering.
Required Financial Documents & Affidavit of Support
U.S. immigration law requires international students to document their ability to pay the cost of attending (tuition, fees, housing, books, supplies, etc.) equal to one year of study.
Original official bank statements issued no older than (6) months and an Affidavit of Support is required for international students who plan to apply for F-1 or J-1 visa status. 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
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 Government funding
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Unacceptable Financial Documents
Statements (including scholarship letters or government funding) older than 6 months Notarized copies of bank statements Online statements not signed or stamped by bank official Bank statements lacking required tuition amount Credit card statements Employment letters Tax statements Bank statements or bank letters written in language other than English
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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.
Student Statement of Understanding
The Student Statement of Understanding form must be signed and submitted as proof that you have read and understand all the UHCL admission requirments, This form also identifies your visa status as well as any dependants you may need to include on your I-20/ DS-2019.
International Students in the U.S.
International Student Adviser's Report
The International Student Adviser's Form is required for students already attending an educational institution in the U.S. It must be completed and forwarded by the international student adviser at the current institution to an international student adviser at UHCL.
Copies of Immigration Documents
As a student currently studying in the U.S., you are required to submit copies of their SEVIS I-20 (F-1 visa holder) or DS-2019 (J-1 visa holder) and both sides of the I-94.
Non-degree Seeking Students
Non-degree seeking students on J or H visas, should submit official transcripts/mark sheets from the institution where the highest degree was earned and from the last institution attended. You must also meet the above standards for transcript submission and test scores.
Receipt of admission decision
You will be notified via email the status of your application throughout the admission process. Once all the of the required official documents are received, an admission decision will be made and you will be notified via email and in writing. You can check the status of your application by clicking the "Check Status" button on this page. Your student ID will be emailed to you with 48 hours of applying for admission. A letter will also be mailed with your student ID number enclosed. Each academic school has a diffferent admission review process and the committees meet at various levels of frequency.
For questions about admissions requirements or procedures, please contact an International Student Adviser at intladmissions@uhcl.edu or call 281-283-2500.
Send all documents to: University of Houston-Clear Lake Office of Admissions, Box 85 2700 Bay Area Boulevard Houston, Texas 77058
