Graduate Admission Procedure

Admission Deadlines:

October 1, for Spring admissions.
March 1, for Summer admissions.
April 1, for Fall admissions.

Students pursuing admittance into the M.S. in Human Space Exploration Sciences progam must submit a graduate application, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.

Students residing in the US should send the above documents to the HHP department at

HHP Graduate Admissions
3855 Holman St., Rm 104 Garrison
Houston, TX 77204-6015

Steps in applying to graduate study at UH

Graduate applications FAQ

Current admission requirements for the degree program are:

1. Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.

2. Acceptable scores on the GRE.

   • Typically expected scores are above the 35^th percentile on the quantitative and verbal sections with at least a 3.5 on the analytical writing section.

   • GRE scores more than 5 years old are not valid.

   • Information regarding the test dates and applications can be obtained by calling (713) 743-5444.

3. Three letters of references on business letterhead with contact information.

4. Current resume.

5. Statement of professional goals and interests.

Please note: The Office of Admissions will accept recently issued official transcripts received directly from the institution(s) attended or if your former institution's policy allows, transcripts delivered in the issuing institution's UNOPENED envelope. Transcripts in opened envelopes are NOT official and will not be used for admission purposes.

* Evidence of award of degree, if applicable, must be reflected on the transcript(s).

Former UH Applicants who have previously attended the University of Houston should resubmit required transcripts from former institutions.

The application fee should be made out to the University of Houston.

International Students

International students should send their documents directly to the office of admissions at:

University of Houston
Office of Admissions
Welcome Center
4400 University Blvd.
Houston, TX 77204-2023

International students should contact the Office of International Admissions at the University of Houston regarding admission procedures. International students who do not hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a United States college must also submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom need not submit TOEFL scores.

Graduate Admission Counseling

Prospective graduate students can contact the graduate admissions counselor for more information on any graduate program. The graduate counselor is usually available for online chat during regular business hours.