Welcome to the University
of Houston Law Center Admitted Student web site.
These pages will provide you with useful information
on important dates, visitation opportunities, housing
and much more. If you have any questions, please
contact the Office of Admissions at lawadmissions@uh.edu
or 713.743.2280. (These pages will be updated
regularly.)
The Online Discussion Board is a closed board and
may only be used by those persons authorized by
the UH Law Center Office of Admissions. Admitted
students may log onto the discussion board using
their online status check user id as their login
name, and the last four digits of their SSN as their
password. If you are unable to access to the discussion
board, please send an email to Lisa Buentello, lbuentello@uh.edu.
Visit
the UH Law Center
- The Office of Admissions invites you to visit
the UH Law Center. Guided tours of the UH Law
Center are offered at noon, Monday through Friday.
To schedule a tour, please call 713-743-2280 or
email lawadmissions@uh.edu.
- Click here
for hotels offering special rates for UHLC visitors
- All visitors to the University of Houston must
display a parking permit to park on campus. Guest
parking permits may be purchased at the information
kiosks located at Entrance 1 on University Drive
and in lot 15G on Cullen Blvd., at the Athletics
and Alumni Center. Visitor parking is also available
in the parking garage located on University Drive
and Calhoun Road.
Laptop Information
The Legal Information Technology department is
finalizing recommendations for the 2008 incoming
class. The 2008 Apple recommendations are available
now, and the Dell options should be updated soon.
The link to both the Apple and Dell stores is available
at http://www.law.uh.edu/lit/newstudents/index.html.
The username and password to enter the Apple site
are posted on the admitted student discussion board.
Required Reading
Optional Reading
Important
Dates & Notices
Academic
Calendar (This calendar is provided only to
give an overview of the schedule. Do not rely on
this information. Dates change each year.)
- June 17- Dean's reception for
admitted students; click here
for more information. Call 713.743.2280 to RSVP.
- June 20- Registration Commitment
forms due for full-time entering students. Click
here
to print a copy.
- August 18-20 - Orientation
for full-time entering students
- August 25- First class day
for 2008 full-time entering students
Character & Fitness Issues
- All UHLC students are under a continuing obligation
to notify the UHLC of any criminal or disciplinary
matters that occur before and after admission,
and during their enrollment. This includes any
citations or charges other than Class C misdemeanor
traffic violations. The most common disclosable
offenses include failure to appear (usually in
connection with a traffic citation), public intoxication,
driving while intoxicated, and honor code-type
infractions. If you have been cited or charged
with any violation of law or if you have received
any scholastic disciplinary action, you must contact
the Office of Admission to amend your application.
- Letter
to Students
- Frequently
Asked Questions
- Application
Amendments
- Letter
from the Board of Law Examiners
Scholarship Opportunities and Financial Aid Information
- Visit www.law.uh.edu/financialaid/scholar.html
for scholarship opportunities. Many scholarships
have early spring application deadlines.
- In order to receive financial aid, you must
complete the FAFSA
and list the University of Houston (school code
003652). The University will begin awarding financial
aid after April 1.
- Questions? Contact Laura Neal, UHLC Financial
Aid advisor, at LNeal@central.uh.edu,
or at 713.743.2269.
Contact the Office of Admissions
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