Below is a guideline for what you need to be doing each month as you prepare to become a HCU Husky. August-December Fill out the freshman application. Have your high school transcript sent to Houston Christian University. October Take the SAT, ACT, or CLT and send your scores to us. NOTE: Review our Test Optional Policy (ACT Code: 4101) (SAT Code: 6282) (CLT: Select Houston Christian University) October-March Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and be sure to select to have the report sent to Houston Christian University. (FAFSA School Code: 003576) December-March Receive Financial Aid packet (You will receive an email alerting you to log into HuskyNet to view your award. A mailed packet will also be sent.) Pay your Enrollment deposit and receive your “I’m a Husky” t-shirt. Your deposit also allows you to sign up for Orientation, Pre-Registration and Housing beginning March 1. January-March Schedule your Financial Aid Appointment with your Admissions Counselor to discuss your estimated tuition and fees, and see how your financial aid package will apply to the total cost of attendance. Be sure you have submitted your FAFSA! February Attend Winter Preview. March Sign up for Pre-Registration (Dates in May) Register for New Student Orientation or “GO”. (Dates in June) Apply for Housing. April Submit proof of meningococcal vaccination (Required by the State of Texas). Submit any dual credit, AP/IB/CLEP scores, and take any Placement Exams you may need ahead of Pre-Registration. May Attend Pre-Registration and get your schedule! Explore your Payment Options. June Request your final high school transcript to be sent to HCU (transcript that shows your high school graduation date). Attend GO New Student Orientation. August Deadline to submit final transcripts, meningitis vaccination information and adjust your schedule. Move into your Residence Hall, if living on campus. Attend Welcome Days. Start Classes!
