The University of Houston extends to students any waivers and exemptions for which they qualify. The university reserves the right to evaluate each individual waiver and exemption for compliance with existing regulations and will base any decision on the merit of such review.

Waiver Request Deadline

All students seeking waivers must submit any applications accompanied by supporting documentation no later than the Official Census Date of the semester/term in which they are currently enrolled. This is generally the 12th class day of a regular semester/term and the 4th class day of a shorter term/session. Waivers will not be granted for prior semesters/terms.

The following represent the most common waivers available to students as fully described in Chapter 54 of the Texas Education Code: 

• 54.364 Blind and Deaf Students
• 54.301 Highest Ranking High School Graduates
• 54.365 Senior Citizens
• 54.351 Children of Disabled Firefighters and Peace Officers
• 54.343 Children of Prisoners of War or Persons Missing In Action
• 54.341 Hazlewood
• 54.212 Employee Waiver
• 54.213 Competitive Waiver

Learn more about Tuition and Fee Exemptions and Residency Waivers.