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 - GoApplyTexas
  • 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 first and second choice school with any Engineering major as your first and second 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.
• HCC and UH will review all UH/HCC Engineering Academy applications submitted. 

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

Reminders when using the Online Application:

1. Recommended browser:  Please use an updated common browser such as Firefox or Safari.  If issues occur, change browsers.
2. To prevent data loss, please "Save" frequently.  "Save and Exit" would allow you to return to your SAVED application form through email.  Do not use the browser "Back" button nor refresh your screen during your application data entry, which may also lead to data loss. 
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. After submission, always have your application link available when checking your online application status or updating the information. 
5. For technical issues, contact the IT Service Desk through 713-718-8800.
6. For applicant questions regarding the UH/HCC Engineering Academy: engracademy@uh.edu
7. All attachments must be PDF documents. Do not submit documents in JPEG format.

UH/HCC Engineering Academy Application Workflow Overview:

• High School graduates: Ideally students are prepared to enroll in college level Calculus I.  Options are also available for students at college-level Pre-Calculus status.
• 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 2023 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 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) 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 second year.
• Students that apply early and are approved will have the benefit of enrolling early in cohort classes when the fall 2023 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 degree in Civil, Electrical, Computer, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering. 
• 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:  Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering & Analytics, and Construction Engineering.  

Download and view an Academy Sample Degree plan.

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: