Graduate Admission Procedure
Admission Deadlines:
October 1, for Spring admissions.
March 1, for Summer admissions.
May 1, for Fall admissions.
Students pursuing admittance into the Master of Education in Physical Education degree program must submit a graduate application, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
Students residing in the US should send the above documents to the HHP department at
HHP Graduate Admissions
3855 Holman St., Rm 104 Garrison
Houston, TX 77204-6015
Steps in applying to graduate study at UH
Current admission requirements for the degree program are:
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An undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
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Acceptable scores on the GRE. Admission decisions are based upon the merit of the student’s application (i.e., GPA, GRE and letters of recommendation). Information regarding the test dates and applications can be obtained by calling (713) 743-5444. Note: GRE scores more than 5 years old are not valid. Applicants may have to retake the examination.
- Three letters of references on business letterhead with contact information.
Official transcripts should reflect at least the last sixty semester credit hours of course work or the equivalent. Evidence of award of degree, if applicable, must be reflected on the transcript(s).
Please note: The Office of Admissions will accept recently issued official transcripts received directly from the institution(s) attended or if your former institution's policy allows, transcripts delivered in the issuing institution's UNOPENED envelope. Transcripts in opened envelopes are NOT official and will not be used for admission purposes.
Former UH Applicants who have previously attended the University of Houston should resubmit required transcripts from former institutions.
The application fee should be made out to the University of Houston.
International Students
International students should send their documents directly to the office of admissions at:
University of Houston
Office of Admissions
Welcome Center
4400 University Blvd.
Houston, TX 77204-2023
International students should contact the Office of International Admissions at the University of Houston regarding admission procedures. International students who do not hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a United States college must also submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom need not submit TOEFL scores.
Graduate Admission Counseling
Prospective graduate students can contact the graduate admissions counselor for more information on any graduate program. The graduate counselor is usually available for online chat during regular business hours.