Application Process

Admissions Requirements

To be accepted to the English language program of the Language and Culture Center (LCC), students must have completed the equivalent of U.S. high school prior to enrollment in the LCC. 

Deadlines

All required documents must be received by the LCC by the application deadlines:

• Spring 2020: December 6, 2019
• Summer 2020: April 3, 2020
• Summer II 2020: May 8, 2020
• Fall 2020: July 31, 2020

Required Documents

Submit documents (except the application fee) to LCC@uh.edu. Applications will not be reviewed until all required documents have been received by the LCC. It will take approximately 9 business days for the LCC to process an application. 

1. 1. LCC Application Form
   2. $100 Application Fee (Non-refundable)
      The LCC does not accept cash or credit cards. Listed below are accepted payment methods:
      • Wire transfer. Contact the LCC at LCC@uh.edu for further instructions.
      • Personal check made payable to "University of Houston." The check must contain the bank account holder's government ID number and date of birth.
      • Money order made payable to "University of Houston." 
   3. Academic Records
      Submit a copy of academic records in the original language of issuance.
      • If you completed high school, submit a copy of your final high school transcript and diploma.
      • If you completed high school, submit a copy of your final high school transcript and diploma.
      • If you are in the process of finishing high school, submit a copy of high school transcript showing grades of all subjects you have taken. During your first semester in the LCC, submit a copy of your final high school transcript and diploma.
      • If you attended a post-secondary institution, submit a copy of your college or university transcript showing grades of all classes you have taken (and degree certificate, if any). 
   4. Certified English Translation of Academic Records
      If your academic records were issued in a language other than English, submit an English translation:
      • certified by the school that issued the academic records; or
      • issued by a translator who is a member of the American Translators Association. 
   5. Passport, Visa, and Permanent Resident Card
      Submit a photocopy.
   6. Required Documents for F-1 International Students
      To request a Form I-20, submit the documents listed below:
      • Financial Support Form signed by your sponsor.
      • Bank statement issued in the last 6 months, indicating a minimum balance of $22,000 or the equivalent. Add $5,075 for each dependent.
      • Financial Guarantee, if you will be sponsored by a government agency.
      • Transfer Form, if you will transfer from another U.S. school or program. 
   7. Required Document for Applicants under Age 22
      Proof of Bacterial Meningitis Immunization and Compliance. If any documents were issued in a language other than English, submit a certified English translation.
   8. Required Document for Applicants under Age 18
      Permission for Emergency Treatment. The form must be signed by your parent or legal guardian and must be available.

Mailing Options

The acceptance letter and the Form I-20 will be mailed directly to the applicant.

Option 1: Express Mail
Documents sent via express mail will take approximately 5 days to arrive. You will be responsible to pay the express mail fee. To select express mail:

Step 1: Create an account at University Express Mail Services (UEMS).

Step 2: Log into your UEMS account and click “Receive Documents from University.”

Step 3: Search "University of Houston” and select "Language and Culture Center."

Step 4: Confirm mailing address.

Step 5: Select shipment option and pay for shipment.

Option 2: Regular Postal Mail
Documents sent via regular postal mail will take 4 to 6 weeks to arrive. No tracking will be available.