University of Houston

University of Houston requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. University of Houston accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Houston has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 63% of students who start college at University of Houston finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Houston may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At University of Houston?

University of Houston has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Houston directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Houston

When choosing a major, University of Houston students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Houston.University of Houston allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. University of Houston false.University of Houston offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Houston

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Does University of Houston Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with University of Houston directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of Houston Offer Online Classes?

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Does University of Houston Give AP Credit?

✅ University of Houston true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Houston Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Houston true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Houston.

Does University of Houston Require Internships?

🟨 University of Houston does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Houston

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University of Houston Library

The main library on campus is the M. D. Anderson Library and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Houston

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

University of Houston offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•BA/BS in Liberal Studies/Master of Public Policy 3 + 3 Undergraduate/Law Dual Degree Program Philosophy, BA/Master of Public Policy Psychology, BA or BS/Master of Public Policy

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Houston have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Houston has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Houston include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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