Designed for transfer students from all backgrounds, PathwayUH highlights the many alternative routes to join the University of Houston — a top-tier, globally recognized institution with over 110 degree options and world-class faculty. Whether you’re starting at a community college or exploring a new academic path, there is a way for you to become a Cougar. At UH, you’ll find a culturally rich and academically competitive university, ready to help you innovate, lead, and make an impact in the world. Our goal is to help you navigate your next steps with clarity and confidence to ensure you are on the right path toward starting your UH degree.

UH Next (2+2 Programs)

UH Next is a 2+2 Transfer Program. Students spend two years at a partner community college, completing an associate degree, followed by two years in a UH bachelor's degree completion program. Guaranteed admission is provided for students who meet approved standards. The program allows students to graduate quickly and spend less on tuition to attain a bachelor’s degree. View programs offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences on their UH Next webpage.

Academy Partnerships

The UH/HCC Engineering Academy gives prospective students an alternative way to earn an Engineering Degree from the University of Houston. The program is a partnership between the Cullen College of Engineering and Houston Community College. Once admitted to both institutions, students are co-enrolled and are official UH Engineering Cougars from the very first day! Learn more.

Transfer Excellence Scholarships

Amount: $1,000-$2,000 per year ($500 or $1,000 per term) beginning with transfer students admitted for fall. Funding is limited and scholarship offers are made on a first come, first serve basis until funds are exhausted. Learn more.

Transfer Credit Estimator

You deserve to get as much credit as you can for your work at your previous institution. Meet our Transfer Credit Estimator, your guide to estimating how many course credits may transfer to your chosen degree program at UH. Check out the UH Transfer Credit Estimator.