UH Next is a 2+2 Program—two years at a partner community college where you will complete an associate’s degree followed by two years in a UH bachelor's degree program within the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences—with guaranteed admission for students who meet approved standards. You can graduate quicker and at a lower cost using the program—join today!

UH Next students can complete their degrees faster and at a lower cost through a seamless transfer process. Program participants also benefit from guaranteed admission for those meeting requirements; dedicated program staff for advising and student support; and specialized programming and student organizations. 

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Alvin Community College, College of the Mainland, Houston City College, San Jacinto College, and Wharton County Junior College are the current partner community colleges. 

Students enrolled at one of our five partner community colleges who intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree within the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences are eligible for the UH Next program. Current high school students who are dual enrolled at a community college through dual credit or early college programs must meet freshman admission requirements and are not eligible for the UH Next program at this time.  

The UH Next program is currently available for majors within the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (CLASS). Some CLASS majors may not be available at every partner community college based on course availability. Students interested in majors outside of CLASS should refer to the Transfer Equivalency Guides and Transfer Advising Program. 

Students who have successfully completed 30 semester credit hours and have a 2.50 or higher grade point average (GPA) will be automatically accepted to UH in a CLASS major upon completion of the Common App or Apply Texas application and receipt of their official community college transcript(s). Students with a GPA of 2.25 or higher but below 2.49 may receive admission to UH through individual college review with an admission decision based on grades in recent coursework that predict success in upper-level courses. UH requires a 2.50 or higher GPA for assured admission to the university as a transfer student. 

Students are encouraged to complete their associate’s degree at the community college before transferring to UH. Students who do not complete their associate's degree before transfer should consent to reverse transfer on their Common App or Apply Texas application to earn their associate's degree from the community college after transferring to UH. 

Please contact UHNext@central.uh.edu to get in touch with program staff.