Ph.D. (Kinesiology) Application Process

Graduate Admission Counseling: Prospective graduate students are strongly encouraged to contact the graduate admissions counselor for more information regarding application to our graduate programs. The graduate counselor is usually available for online chat during regular business hours.

Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program in the Department of Health and Human Performance requires the completion of the following administrative steps prior to be being considered for entry into the program.

All students must apply on-line through the Apply Texas Application. Detailed instruction on filling out the application form can be found on the “Apply Texas” Web site at https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/commonapp.WBX Additional admission information is available at http://www.uh.edu/enroll/admis/. Please check this website for additional requirements for international students applying to graduate programs at the University of Houston.

In addition, the following required supporting materials need to be submitted:

Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
Official GRE and TOEFL (if applicable) scores sent to Institution Code 6870
Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic mentors
Current resume or curriculum vitae
Statement of professional goals and research interests
Sample of academic writing

Domestic applicants can mail all items to:
HHP Graduate Admissions
University of Houston
3855 Holman St.
Garrison Gym Room 104
Houston, TX 77204-6015

International applicants should mail the above items and other required supporting application materials to:
Office of Admissions
University of Houston
Welcome Center
4400 University Drive
Houston, TX 77204-2023

Following submission of application materials, prospective students and their potential faculty advisors with whom they share common scientific interests will discuss matching students to specific advisors. “Matching” with a faculty advisor is a requirement for admission to the Ph.D. program.