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Applicants may wait until they are accepted to our programs before they submit official transcripts. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to the ApplyWeb application. These transcripts must reflect at least the last 60 semester credit hours of course work or the equivalent. Evidence of award of degree, if applicable, must be reflected as well.Once accepted, final official transcripts should be sent electronically. If the institution does not allow for electronically-formatted requests, one official transcript from each institution previously attended is required. Official Transcripts must be sent in a sealed, signed envelope directly to:(http://www.uh.edu/class/economics/graduate/admissions/)
Curriculum Vitae:
Applicants are required to submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
Personal Statement:
Applicants are required to submit a personal statement. Your statement should be 1-2 pages and include information regarding your career plans and explanation of why you feel the program will help you achieve your goals. Feel free to include any other information that you think will be helpful to the admissions committee.
Recommendation Letter:
References should be from individuals who can describe your aptitude and potential for graduate study based on their knowledge of your work. Three (3) letters of reference are required. At least one letter must be from a faculty member at the university you last attended or are currently attending. The online application will request 3 email addresses for these recommenders and you will be required to supply them in order to submit the application. Once the application is submitted, the system will automatically generate an email request for your recommendations.
Other Document:
If admitted to the program, International Students on student visas will be required to present the following. I-20s cannot be issued until all of these documents have been uploaded so it is to your benefit to have them ready.Passport copy,Financial Support Form (formerly known as Letter of Financial Backing). Download from http://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/forms.