Admissions

San Jacinto College Students

Houston Christian University (HCU) welcomes San Jac students!

See our transfer admission page or download the 2021-22 Transfer Guide (PDF) for more information and see the course equivalency guide for a list of the most commonly transferred courses.

Understanding Your Timeline to Transfer

  • Applying for Fall

    August

    Application opens for fall and spring semesters

    Complete an application for transfer admission

    Request transcripts from all colleges you have attended be sent to HBU

    October

    Submit your FAFSA to Houston Christian University using our school code 003576

    November
    Attend Transfer On-site Acceptance for immediate notification of your admissions decision

    December

    Financial aid awards and notifications are released for all admitted transfer students for the fall semester; check your Huskynet portal for information and details.

    February

    Attend Husky Preview to see what being a Husky is all about

    Make your enrollment deposit (this saves your spot in the incoming class and gets you an “I’m a Husky” t-shirt!)

    March

    Deadline for fall nursing applicants to submit required documents for admission review

    March 1 priority deposit deadline

    On-campus and off-campus housing applications are released to deposited students

    Registration opens for summer transfer orientation

    April
    Turn in your meningitis vaccination form (required by the State of Texas) for those under the age of 22

    Nursing admissions decisions are released

    June
    Request your final fall and spring college transcripts (showing all grades) be sent to HBU

    Attend one of our transfer orientations

    August
    Move into your residence hall

    Attend Welcome Days

    Start classes!

  • Applying for Spring

    August

    Application opens for fall and spring semesters

    Complete an application for transfer admission

    Request transcripts from all colleges you have attended be sent to HBU

    September

    Deadline for spring nursing application and requirements: September 15

    Turn in your meningitis vaccination form (required by the State of Texas)

    Fill out or update the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and be sure to send the report to HCU, school code 003576

    October

    Nursing decisions are released

    Receive financial aid packet

    Make your enrollment deposit

    RSVP for spring orientation

    November
    Attend spring orientation to be advised and register for classes

    December
    If you took fall classes, request your final college transcript be sent to HBU

    January
    Classes start!

Quick Links

Tuition and Aid Costs

International Students

Transfer Merit Awards

Net Price Calculator for Freshman and Transfer students

Veteran Students

HCU Course Equivalency GuideCourse Equivalency Guide (PDF)


Upcoming Events

Personal Campus Tours

HCU 2020-21 Transfer Guide Transfer Guide (PDF)

Transfer Student Support

Yolanda Hall helps San Jacinto Community College students transfer to HCU.  Reach out to her for any questions you have about transfer admissions by email at YHALL@HBU.EDU or call her at 281-649-3041.

HCU has success coaches and transfer mentors available to help after you are enrolled, too.  Read about our dedicated student success specialists.

Yolanda Hall – Transfer Admissions

For College Administrators

San Jacinto-HCU Transfer Articulation Agreement (PDF)