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First-Time in College Eligible?

At the University of Houston-Victoria, you are considered a first-time in college (FTIC) student if you have no college credit or whose only college credit was received before or directly after high school.

University Admissions Standards

Assured Admissions Criteria

Freshman students at UHV qualify for assured admissions if they meet ONE of the three following criteria:

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GPA

2.5 unweighted GPA or higher on a 4.0 GPA Scale

SAT/ACT Scores

SAT minimum score of 980 or ACT minimum score of 19

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Rank

Rank in the Top 50% of high school graduating class

Admissions Criteria with Requirements*

Freshman students at UHV qualify for admissions with requirements if they meet ONE of the three following criteria:

GPA

2.0-2.49 unweighted GPA or higher on a 4.0 GPA Scale

SAT/ACT Scores

SAT minimum score of 940 or ACT minimum score of 18

Rank

Rank in the Top 50% of high school graduating class

*Students admitted with requirements will be required to develop and follow a success plan designed with their Student Success Coach with weekly follow-up.

Individual Review

Students who do not meet the Assured Admission Criteria or Admissions Criteria with Requirements can be admitted through the University of Houston-Victoria's individual review process. This process involves the UHV Admission Appeal that holistically reviews a student’s letter of appeal, two letters of recommendation from a High School Administrator, Educator, or Counselor, and official transcripts that support a student's ability to succeed at the University of Houston-Victoria.

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Note:

Students must graduate on the Foundation “Endorsement” or “Distinguished” High School program or a curriculum equivalent in content and rigor as the endorsement or distinguished program.

Students who pass the GED exam will be recognized as satisfying the 2.5 grade point average (GPA) requirement.

Application Deadlines

2024-2025

Fall: August 12

It is important that you submit required documents before the deadline for full consideration.

Submit an Application

Complete and submit an online Application for Admission. Make sure to provide accurate and up-to-date information, including details about your educational background and the desired major you wish to pursue.

Pay Application Fee

To complete your application to UHV, a $25 application fee is required. However, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. To determine your eligibility, you can apply without submitting the fee and email the completed fee waiver form to us.

Submit Documents & Test Scores

To ensure a smooth application process, please request your official high school transcript, test scores (if applicable), and any other supporting documents to be sent directly to UHV's Office of Admissions.

Track Admission Status

UHV will provide you with a student ID or login information to myUHV student portal. Use this portal to track the progress of your application, submit any additional documents if requested, and stay informed about critical updates.

Official Transcript Options

Authenticity

Ensuring the authenticity and accuracy of your transcripts is vital in our evaluation process. Please make sure your transcripts are official and sent directly from your high school or institution.

Please note that transcripts sent via email as direct attachments will not be accepted as official documents.

Electronic Transcripts

We highly recommend requesting your high school or institution to send your transcripts electronically through a TREx (for Texas institutions) or EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) system. This method is preferred as it enables faster processing of your application.

eDoc Service

If electronic submission is not available, you can ask your school administrator to send us a PDF version of your official transcript through secure eDoc services such as Naviance/Parchment or Speede (FICE code: 013231).

Mailed Transcripts

If electronic submission or eDoc services are not feasible, you can request your high school or institution to mail your official transcripts to the following address:

Office of Admissions
University of Houston-Victoria
3007 N. Ben Wilson
Victoria, TX 77901

Email Us

If you have any questions or need further guidance regarding the submission of official transcripts, our admissions team is here to assist you.

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