Admitted Students

Orientation Launchpad is designed to help you acclimate as a new student and will lay the foundation as you begin your journey as a Hawk! Orientation Launchpad will guide you through the following 7 modules.

1. Welcome to UHCL!
2. Career & Finance
3. Academic Support
4. Campus Services
5. Student Life
6. Safety & Expectation
7. Next Steps

Students are expected to complete each module before attending New Student Orientation.

Access the Orientation Launchpad through the "Orientation Launchpad" tile in Go.UHCL.edu. If you have difficulty accessing it, you need to look up your username, reset your password, or require assistance with Two-Factor Authentication via Duo, visit Student Resources for detailed instructions to setup and login to your account.

If you need assistance, please contact the Office of Information Technology at (281) 283-2828 or supportcenter@steelfe.com. 

Advising and Registration:

As a new UHCL Hawk, your next steps are to complete your mandatory advising and registration process to the university. Schedule your advising appointment through the Navigate360 Student App. Visit Navigate Student Resources for detailed instructions on how to locate your UHCL Username and set up your password.

During this one-on-one advising and registration appointment, you will meet with your assigned academic advisor who specializes in your major. They will help you plan your first semester courses, review your academic degree plan, and give you a personalized introduction to your academic college.  The advising hold will be adjusted during your advising appointment to allow you to register.

Undecided with your major? – We are here to help! The Exploring Majors Office can help guide you through your career exploration and connect your professional goals with your academic major.

New Student Advising follows the release of the class schedule:

• For summer and fall admits, advising begins in May.
• For spring admits, advising begins in November.

Preparing for your Advising Appointment:

• Before scheduling your advising appointment complete mandatory online modules in Orientation Launchpad.
• Bacterial Meningitis Immunizations - If you are under age 22, you must get your bacterial meningitis vaccination. This is required before you can register for courses at UHCL
• Texas Success Initiative (TSI) - Newly admitted students must show proficiency in reading, writing, and math or take the TSI Assessment before enrolling in college-level courses. You may qualify for an exemption based on your ACT or SAT exam scores, selected college coursework, AP or CLEP scores, or prior military service.
• Complete the Advanced Math Placement Test, if applicable - This is used to determine the appropriate math courses in which to place you. The AMPT is advised if your degree plan requires MATH 2413, Calculus I or higher. If you already earned college math credit (including dual credit, AP, or CLEP), connect with your academic adviser before taking the AMPT.

Register/Enroll for Classes:

Check out the UHCL Academic Calendar to learn information about registration dates and deadlines.

The sooner you enroll, the better chance you secure the course days and times that work best for you. For detailed instructions, visit the E-Services How-to Guide for Adding Classes.

If you experience issues scheduling your appointment, contact the front desk of the Advising Office for your academic program, or contact navigate@steelfe.com if you are just unsure of how to login to Navigate360 Student. Please include your 7-digit ID number.

Admitted Semester: Spring 2025

At New Student Orientation (NSO) you will learn about all aspects of campus life, learn more about UHCL student resources, receive guidance from various support offices, tour campus, connect with professors, meet other incoming students and more before you begin classes.

NSO Dates: One day event hosted at UHCL main campus in Clear Lake from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm (CST)

• Tuesday, January 7, 2025
• Friday, January 10, 2025

Register Today in E-Services, accessible via Go.UHCL.edu!

Select the "Orientation" Tile in E-Services to register for the program you are eligible for.

Remember:

• NSO is different from your advising and course registration process.
• You will be assessed a $60 Orientation Fee which will be applied to your first semester tuition/fees
• Family members and guests are welcome to join you for an additional cost of $40.

Email Orientation and New Student Programs at orientation@steelfe.com or call at 281-283-2420 for questions.

Admitted Semester: Summer or Fall 2025

Registration opens April 2025

First-Year Student Orientation and Registration (FSO) Summer or Fall 2025 dates to be announced.

Note: You will not be able to sign up for orientation until the orientation for your admitted semester is open. Once registration for orientation is open, you will receive an email with instructions on how to sign up for orientation.

Orientation Launchpad is designed to help you acclimate as a new student and will lay the foundation as you begin your journey as a Hawk! Orientation Launchpad will guide you through the following 7 modules.

1. Welcome to UHCL!
2. Career & Finance
3. Academic Support
4. Campus Services
5. Student Life
6. Safety & Expectations
7. Next Steps

Students are expected to complete each module before attending New Student Orientation.

Access the Orientation Launchpad through the "Orientation Launchpad" tile in Go.UHCL.edu. If you have difficulty accessing it, you need to look up your username, reset your password, or require assistance with Two-Factor Authentication via Duo, visit Student Resources for detailed instructions to setup and login to your account.

If you need assistance, please contact the Office of Information Technology at (281) 283-2828 or supportcenter@steelfe.com.

Step 1

Access the Transfer Advising Instructional Video. (This is emailed to new transfer students 4 days after admissions is confirmed)

• The 50-minute video covers topics such as how to access and understand your "My Advisement Report" (your online degree audit), and other important information you'll need to know as a new transfer student to successfully sign-up for classes.
• At the end of the Instructional video, the last slide will present you with a QR code which will connect you to complete our brief survey which leads to Step 2.

Step 2

On the seven-question survey you will select one of three advising and registration options:

• Email advising,
• Individual (one-on-one) advising appointment in-person, or
• Individual (one-on-one) advising appointment virtually via Zoom

This survey is what informs us how you want to proceed with advising and enrolling in classes. It also places you in queue to have your advising hold released and notifies the transfer advisor to begin developing your degree plan, the Candidate Plan of Study. For next steps, visit the admitted transfer advising program webpage.

Check out the UHCL Academic Calendar to learn information about registration dates and deadlines.

Admitted Semester: Spring 2025

At New Student Orientation (NSO), you will learn about all aspects of campus life, learn more about UHCL student resources, receive guidance from various support offices, tour campus, connect with professors, meet other incoming students, and more before you begin classes. 

NSO Dates: One day event hosted at UHCL main campus in Clear Lake from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (CST)

• Tuesday, January 7, 2025
• Friday, January 10, 2025

Register Today in E-Services, accessible via Go.UHCL.edu!

Select the “Orientation” Tile in E-Services to register for the program you are eligible for.

Remember:

• NSO is different from the mandatory transfer advising you complete in order to enroll in classes.
• You will be assessed a $50 Orientation Fee which will be applied to your first semester tuition/fees
• Family members and guests are welcome to join you for an additional cost of $40.

Email Orientation and New Student Programs at orientation@steelfe.com or call at 281-283-2420 for questions.

Admitted Semester: Summer and Fall 2025

Registration opens April 2025

Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) 2025 dates to be announced

Note: You will not be able to sign up for orientation until the orientation for your admitted semester is open. Once registration for orientation is open, you will receive an email with instructions on how to sign up for orientation.

Graduate students are seeking a master's or doctorate degree after receiving a bachelor's degree. Academic advisors located within each college provide advising and information on degree requirements for graduate students.

• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Human Sciences and Humanities
• College of Science and Engineering

Please use the Navigate App to schedule an appointment with your assigned college advisor.

The Office of International Admissions & Student Services assists in your transition to UHCL, including questions about immigration, visas and more. 

• Office of International Admissions & Student Services
• International Student Services
• International Student Orientation

In addition to the processes and resources outlined above for you as a freshman, transfer, or graduate student, UHCL's military and veteran services office can help you access benefits and other support.