Important Dates
The countdown to becoming a Gator begins on this date each year when the freshman application opens.
What is September 1?
Every prospective freshman must complete this application to apply for admission to UHD.
What is the UHD Direct Freshman Application?
The minimum GPA required for both admission pathways.
What is a 2.5 GPA?
This is UHD's one-stop portal where students can search and apply for institutional, departmental, and external scholarship opportunities.
What is the Gator Scholarship Center?
Students hoping for financial aid can begin submitting this application (FAFSA) starting on this date.
What is October 1?
Unless a fee waiver is approved, students must pay this amount when submitting their application.
What is the $50 application fee?
The minimum SAT score for the Regular Pathway.
What is 930?
This scholarship awards up to $2,000 per year for three years to eligible graduates of designated Texas Early College High Schools.
What is the Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) Scholars Program?
To maximize financial aid opportunities at UHD, students should submit the FAFSA before this priority deadline.
What is April 1?
This official document is required to verify a student's high school coursework for admission.
What is an official high school transcript?
The minimum ACT score for the Regular Pathway.
What is 18?
This academically competitive STEM program provides faculty mentoring, research opportunities, and scholarships averaging $3,000–$4,000 per academic year.
What is the UHD Scholars Academy?
This is the last day freshmen can submit an application for Fall admission to UHD.
What is July 31?
Students applying through the Regular Admission Pathway may submit these standardized test scores.
What are the SAT or ACT?
True or False: Completing College Bridge satisfies UHD's TSI requirement.
What is False?
This competitive scholarship can cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees (based on financial aid eligibility) and provide up to $2,000 per year for four years to eligible first-time-in-college freshmen.
What is the Freshman Merit Scholarship?
Prospective students have two opportunities each year to attend UHD Open House. Name either of the scheduled dates.
What is October 24, 2026, or March 20, 2027?
Students who choose not to submit SAT or ACT scores may still be considered for admission through this pathway.
What is the Test Optional Pathway?
A student already knows college-level material and wants to save both time and tuition by earning credit through an exam. Which program should you recommend?
What is CLEP (College-Level Examination Program)?
Historically, UHD awards no more than 25 Freshman Merit Scholarships each year. To be considered, eligible students must apply, be admitted, and submit their scholarship essay by this date.
What is October 31st?