Admission Requirements: Technology Division - University of Houston (2024)

Technology Division Admission Policy

All Technology Divisionmaster program’s admission policy is aligned with the policy of the graduate school and the University of Houston as a whole. Minimum requirements for admission include the following:

• Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA.
• Foreign institutions not accredited by U.S. accrediting agencies must be recognized by the Ministry of Education or another appropriate agency of the country in which the institution is located.All foreign degrees must be the equivalent of a US bachelor’s (four year) degree.
• For those whose bachelor’s degree is from a non-English speaking country, see University of Houston English Proficiency Requirement.

For more information about the University of Houston admission policy, click here: General Admission Policy.

Cullen College of Engineering- Technology Division Laptop Policy

Beginning in Fall 2024, students majoring in the College of Engineering-Technology Division will be required to have a suitable laptop which is in good working order with the latest software and antivirus updates for their entire academic career.

Classroom instruction, course assignments and research in and out of class will require the use of a personal computer. Some instructors will also require that students bring their personal laptops to every class or lab. The minimum and recommended specifications for student laptops will be posted defined under “Laptop Recommendations” on the College Website.

Required Items for Admission to Graduate School

• Submit an online application through the Graduate School.
• Application Fee:The application feefor domestic applicants is $50 and for international applicants is $80.There is a $25 application fee for non-degree (certificate -based) programs.
• One Official Transcript reflecting your bachelor’s degree (must be sent to the Graduate School in a sealed envelope from your college or university)
• One Official Transcript of any coursework since your bachelor’s degree (must be sent to the Graduate School in a sealed envelope from your college or university).
• Three Letters of Recommendation.
• Personal/Goal Statement. A personal/goal statement is a one-two page essay describing your, previous academic accomplishments, current employment, and professional intentions. You should identify aspects of your previous experience that indicate promise in your selected goal. You may also wish to discuss special circ*mstances, unique experiences, etc.
• Resume.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

All graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, must demonstrate proficiency in English to obtain admission to the university. To fulfill this requirement, applicants must satisfy one of the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree earned from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or at an institution at which English is the medium of instruction in the following countries listed at this link:
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) www.toefl.org
  • The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
  • The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based exam is 550.TOEFL scores must be received directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS). The University of Houston’s ETS Institutional Code is 6870.
• Duolingo https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants
  • The minimum Duolingo score required is 105.
• IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) www.ielts.org
  • The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5. The testing agency should mail the official results directly to the University of Houston Graduate School at the following address:

Admission will depend on grade point average (GPA), applicable test scores, and other provided information.

Pre-Graduate Students

Pre-Graduate (Pre-Grad) is a non-degree seeking option available through the Graduate School application process that allows qualifying domestic students to enroll in up to 12 graduate level credits prior to graduate admission. Students in this non-degree seeking status are not guaranteed admission to the graduate program and do not qualify for financial aid or scholarships.

Pre-Grad minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a 2.75 or higher overall GPA. Additional academic background may be required to enroll in some courses.

Pre-Grad students should apply to the graduate program and must fulfill all requirements for admission no later than the end of their first term if they wish to become degree seeking.

Certificate Students

Certificate students are admitted through the Graduate School application process for the purpose of seeking a certificate as non-degree seeking. Students in this non-degree seeking status are not guaranteed admission to the graduate program and do not qualify for financial aid or scholarships.

Certificate minimum admission requirements include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a 2.75 or higher cumulative overall GPA. Additional academic background may be required to enroll in some certificates.

Applicable Course Credit

Any course(s) taken prior to admission to the program, whether on-campus or off-campus, cannot be applied to more than one degree program.

Only students who have been admitted to a graduate program, an accelerated BS/MS program, or the Pre-Grad program will be permitted to enroll in graduate courses in the TechnologyDivision. Exceptions require the Dean’s approval.

Accelerated BS/MS Plans

Accelerated BS/MS degree plans are open to qualified undergraduate Technology Division majors in the following areas of study:

• Construction Management
• Biotechnology
• Computational Health Informatics
• Cybersecurity
• Global Retailing
• Human Resource Development
• Network Communications
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Supply Chain and Logistics Technology
• Technology Project Management

Accelerated B.S./M.S. plans are designed for undergraduate students who desireto continue their education at the graduate level immediately upon or shortly after completion of a bachelor’s degree in the Technology Division. Students who are accepted into an accelerated B.S./M.S plan can take up to six graduate credit hours that are applied to both their bachelors’ degree and a potential master’s degrees in the applicable program. Enrollment in graduate-level courses at the undergraduate level is not allowed unless the student has been accepted into a accelerated B.S./M.S. plan.Students can pursue either the thesis, project, or course-only master’s degree option. The bachelor’s degree will be conferred upon completion of the undergraduate curriculum requirements with prescribed graduate courses substituted for undergraduate courses. The graduate degree will be awarded based on existing requirements for the graduate degree in the semester that the student applies and is admitted to the graduate program. Admission to the graduate program is not guaranteed and must be gained through the Graduate School admission process. Application for the accelerated B.S./M.S. plans is recommended for undergraduates during their junior year and is completed through inquiry with the undergraduate advisor of each program offering the accelerated option.

UH Extend

The Technology Division offers online MS degrees through UH Extend for Construction Management, Cyber Security, Engineering Technology- Biotechnology, Computational Health Informatics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Network Communications, Foresight, Global Retailing, Supply Chain & Logistics Technology, and Technology Project Management. The admissions and degree requirements for the online MS degrees correspond to that of the degrees offered face-to-face, with no distinction on the transcript or diploma. The UH extend program is designed to provide as much flexibility as possible for students. Further details are available https://uh.edu/uh-extend/ List of Technology Division UH Extend programs available https://uh.edu/uh-extend/colleges/technology/