J.D. Admissions

University of Houston Law Center - Admitted Students

Important Information

Admitted Student Brochure

Admitted Student FAQs

Character & Fitness Issues

Immunization Requirement

Living in Houston

Preparing for Law School

Scholarships, Reconsideration & Financial Aid

Securing your Seat in the Class

Applicant Response Form

Visiting the Law Center

Local Hotels

Contact Us

Required Reading

UHLC Student Handbook

UHLC Student Honor Code

Campus Services

Campus Recreation and Fitness

Campus Dining Services

Center for Students with DisABILITIES

Child Care Center

Cougar 1Card

Health Center

Rothers Bookstore

University Center

Veterans' Services Office

Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Houston Law Center! 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.

Visit the UH Law Center

If you haven’t already visited the law school, we invite you to come learn more about the opportunities that await you here. For more information on individual class visits, tours, parking, and directions to campus, please click here. For information on local hotels please click here.

Admitted Students Facebook Page

Need a roommate? Want to meet some of your classmates over the Summer? Have questions for current UHLC students? All Fall 2019 admitted students are eligible to join the 2019 Admitted Students Facebook page.  Please request to be added to the Facebook page and a member of the Admissions staff will approve your request.

Important Dates

  • Admitted Students Day – Thursday, July 18, 2019; details will be sent via email, please RSVP here.
  • Welcome Reception – Thursday, March 5, 2020; details will be sent via email, please RSVP here.
  • Admitted Students Day – Friday, March 6, 2020; details will be sent via email, please RSVP here.
  • Diversity  Reception – Thursday, April 2, 2020; details will be sent via email, please RSVP here.
  • Admitted Students Day – Friday, April 3, 2020; details will be sent via email, please RSVP here.
  • Enrollment Fee due - April 15 (unless your acceptance letter lists a later date). Click here to secure your seat in the class.
  • Registration Commitment Form due- June 1 (unless your acceptance letter lists a later date).   Form will be sent via email in mid-May.
  • Bacterial Meningitis Immunization Form due (for students younger than 22 years old)- July 1 (or as soon as possible after your acceptance for those who are accepted after July 1).  You cannot be registered for classes until the form has been processed.  Click here for information.
  • New Student Orientation (mandatory for all incoming students)
      • Part-time student orientation and Passport to Success: Saturday, August 10, 2019
      • Full-time student orientation and Passport to Success: Monday, August 12, 2019 & Tuesday, August 13, 2019
      • Transfer student orientation: Wednesday, August 14, 2019
  • Professionalism Dinner – Wednesday, August 14, 2019
  • Service Projects – Saturday, August 17, 2019
  • Classes begin – Monday, August 19, 2019
  • Declaration of Intent due for students who plan to practice law in Texas- TBD Information will be sent mid-summer.  Ble.state.tx.us

First Year Classes

To see brief descriptions of the first-year courses taken by all 1Ls, please click here.