UH/HCC Engineering Partnership

How to Apply:

• High School students applying for the UH/HCC Engineering Academy will complete the Apply Texas application for both HCC and UH - Apply Texas
  • Apply to Houston Community College 
  • Complete the UH/HCC Engineering Academy application.  The information can be updated when transcripts, UH ID# and the UH Letter of Acceptance are available. 
  • Apply to UH Main, and select Cullen College of Engineering as your first choice school with any Engineering major as your first choice major.

• HCC and other college students who wish to participate in the UH/HCC Engineering Academy will complete the Apply Texas application for UH, and complete the UH/HCC Engineering Academy application.

Documents required to complete the Academy application:

• High School and/or College Transcripts:  upload a copy of all transcripts which outline all grades and courses earned.
• Letter of Acceptance from the University of Houston Main Campus.
• ACT, SAT or Math Placement scores, OR College Math credit

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3. You may verify your application status through the email notifications which will be sent to the email address you specify in this application.  It is the applicant's responsibility to enter a valid email address and to check the email frequently to ensure effective communication throughout the various stages of the application process. 
4. For technical issues, contact the IT Service Desk through 713-718-8800.
5. For applicant questions regarding the UH/HCC Engineering Academy: engracademy@uh.edu
6. All attachments must be PDF documents. Do not submit documents in JPEG format.

UH/HCC Engineering Academy Application Workflow Overview:

• High School Graduates: Ideally applicants are prepared to enroll in college-level Calculus I. Options are also available for applicants who place into college-level Pre-Calculus.”
• Current college students: Must be prepared for college-level Pre-Calculus or Calculus, have a 3.0 GPA, and able to enroll in the designated cohort courses of Chemistry, Calculus, and Physics
• Students who have been newly admitted to UH for Fall 2025 and would like to pursue an alternate degree path for a four-year engineering degree may also choose to apply to the Engineering Academy through the UH/HCC Engineering Academy Application

There are many advantages for students enrolled in the UH/HCC Engineering Academy, including:

• Co-enrollment at UH and HCC - The following courses will be taken at each partner institution:
• All engineering courses will be taught by UH faculty and completed at UH at Katy or at HCC Fraga Eastside, depending on the Academy location.
• HCC faculty will lead all math, science and other core curriculum courses at the HCC Katy campus or the HCC Fraga Campus;
• Access to student services, activities and organizations at both institutions, including resources and amenities at the University of Houston Main Campus.
• Smaller class sizes for all engineering, math and science cohort courses. Student-faculty ratios are purposely kept low to allow for more individualized educational support and a greater opportunity for success;
• Significantly lower tuition and fees.  Save from $11,300- $33,000! Students pay per course and are charged by the institution through which it is offered.
• Engineering Academy students who earn a minimum 3.25 combined grade point average at both HCC and UH and fulfill the required coursework will be automatically admitted to their first-choice engineering major upon completion of the academy, typically at the end of their first year.
• Students that apply early and are approved will have the benefit of enrolling early in cohort classes when the fall 2025 enrollment begins.

• Student is ready for Calculus I (MATH 2413) and Chemistry I (CHEM 1311). However, options are available to students that are at the Pre-Calculus level.
• Student is admissible to both UH Main and HCC: UH Admissions criteria: http://www.uh.edu/admissions/ 
  • Note: students do not have to be accepted into the Cullen College of Engineering.
• If currently in college, student has a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher. GPA will include repeat courses.
• Student has a flexible schedule for cohort classes, which are defined as math, science, and engineering. Cohort classes are taught at pre-determined times.
• Student is committed to a rigorous academic schedule including at least one math, one science, and one engineering course each long semester.
• Student does not have a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Student is not a former UH student.
• Student is interested in earning a 4-year Engineering Degree from the University of Houston.
• Start in Katy – Finish in Katy! Academy students also have the option of earning 3 new engineering degrees that are offered at UH at Katy: Computer Engineering & Analytics, Construction Engineering, and Systems Engineering.
    

This is a sample course schedule based on common Engineering requirements. Academic plans may differ depending on the major and prior coursework completed. Check with an advisor for the most updated degree plan for each specific major. Academy course requirements are designed to be completed in one year. The Academy also offers some second-year courses.

Year 1 (32 Hours)

Admission requirements for UH Main:  All students accepted into the UH/HCC Engineering Academy will also be co-enrolled at the University of Houston Main Campus.  http://www.uh.edu/admissions/

Math Placement Exam (MPE) and Math Requirements: