TOEFL All other applicants, regardless of residency status, must submit English Proficiency scores. While we prefer TOEFL, we do accept IELTS scores, which must be mailed directly from the testing agency to the UH Graduate School. IELTS All other applicants, regardless of residency status, must submit English Proficiency scores. While we prefer TOEFL, we do accept IELTS scores, which must be mailed directly from the testing agency to the UH Graduate School. GRE Official GRE scores:Submit scores directly through the Educational Testing Service (the organization that administers the exam) to the University of Houston by using the institutional code 6870.

PS Statement of Purpose: A declarative statement that summarizes one’s scholarly interests, research areas, and projected professional goals. GPA An academic stop (hold) is placed on a student’s record when he/she does not follow the guidelines given by the department over time or when the cumulative grade point average (GPA) is below the minimum requirement of 3.00. CV Resume is required. RL The contact information for each person writing a letter of recommendation will be provided by the applicant in the online application. Recommenders will be contacted directly to upload their letter. Transcript College Transcripts: Scanned copies of official transcripts are required with the application. Include any degree certificates, if your degree is not listed on the transcript. Once an admissions decision has been made, official hard copies of transcripts will be required before admitted students can enroll. (See below.) International Students should review the country-specific transcript guidlelines on the Graduate School website to determine which documents need to be submitted.