Academic Fresh Start (AFS) allows Texas residents to enroll in college courses with a clear academic record. College courses taken five or more years prior to the term of application are removed from consideration for admission purposes. Once ignored, this coursework cannot be used to satisfy prerequisite or degree requirements at the University of Houston.

Process

1. Submit an application through the Common App.
2. Complete the Academic Fresh Start Acknowledgement. You must meet all admission or readmission requirements.
3. Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities. Coursework completed within the last five years will be used in the evaluation for admission. Coursework completed in the last six to 10 years may still qualify for academic credit. If you don't have coursework within the last 10 years, you'll be considered for admission based on the freshman admission requirements.

Financial Aid

The AFS Program does not apply to the Standards of Academic Progress for financial aid applicants. Therefore, you may not qualify for financial aid based on prior academic performance.

Academic Fresh Start Dates and Deadlines

*Supporting information includes application fee and official transcript(s) from all attended institution(s).