Log in to your ApplyWeb account and click “Manage your Account” to view your decision letter for important information. If you plan to attend, please accept your offer by June 15th. If you need to defer your start date to the following Fall semester, email Tierra Kirts at tskirts@uh.edu.

Your transition into the program begins with orientation. Orientation is designed to help you feel confident, prepared, and connected before your first semester.

All incoming students will complete an asynchronous online orientation in early July where you will:

• Meet faculty and program staff
• Receive step-by-step guidance on course enrollment
• Learn what to expect in your first semester
• Ask any final questions before classes begin

Participation in orientation is required and is designed to ensure you feel supported and ready to begin your graduate journey. You will receive an invitation via email in June.

Once students have been admitted, their CougarNet accounts are automatically created. Each student will receive a notification with the credential information at the e-mail address on record with the University. If you did not receive this information, please contact UIT Support Center at 713-743-1411 or chat with a support representative.

You can login to AccessUH with your Cougarnet credentials to enroll in classes, access your UH email account, accept financial aid, pay your bill, and more.

Complete Your FASFA or TASFA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open for the 2026-2027 academic year. Click here to apply. The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for student loans, the Graduate School Fund. 

The UH school code for FAFSA is 003652.

Typically, Financial Aid releases award packages to your myUH account in June. If you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA, you might be eligible for the TASFA, click here to learn more.

Graduate School's International Admitted Student Checklist: The UH Graduate School has compiled a list of next steps for admitted international students. Please view it at this link.

I-20 and Financial Backing Information: After you confirm your spot in the program, the college will submit a request for an I-20 to the Graduate School on your behalf. They will contact you directly if they need documents to process the I-20 and will notify you once the I-20 has been issued. Please view their website for more information.

Official Transcripts and Prior Degree Verification: All graduate students are required to provide proof of the attainment of a Bachelor’s degree before enrolling at the University of Houston. If you submitted copies of your official documents during the admission process, you will need to send by mail official, sealed documents to the UH Graduate School for degree verification before enrollment. Visit the Graduate School International Student Transcript Information website for the complete guidelines and list of official documents required based on country.

The International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSSO): ISSSO provides important services and support to international students, including pre- and post-arrival, housing, financial services, employment and visa information. Please visit their website for more information.

Q: Can I work as an international student?
A: Student employment is possible, but with restrictions for F-1 visa holders. Please see the employment section of the ISSSO website for more information.

Q: What financial support is available for me?
A: F-1 visa holders are not eligible for funding through FAFSA or TASFA, but ISSSO has compiled some other resources that are available here.

Q: Can I do a part-time program as an international student?
A: F-1 students are limited to full-time enrollment.