Guaranteed Admissions Onboarding Form

Welcome to Houston Christian University! We are thrilled you are interested in continuing your admissions process. Complete the quick onboarding form below to accept your Guaranteed Admission Program offer.

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If you have already submitted an application directly to HCU or via ApplyTexas or Common App, you do not need to submit an additional form here. Please contact our Admissions Office to ensure we have received your application.

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Personal Information

Legal First Name*

Middle Name

Legal Last Name*

Birthdate*

Email*

Mobile Phone

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Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

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Select your ethnicity (optional):

Do you identify as Hispanic or Latino (optional)?

Yes

What is your religious preference? (optional)

Additional Information

Please select your gender.

Citizenship

Are you a permanent resident of the United States?

Yes

Please select the appropriate status.

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Social Security Number

Your social security number is used for financial aid and identification purposes only. Inaccurate reporting of your SSN can delay the awarding process, so it is important to double check before submitting your application.

Do you identify as a military-affiliated student?

Please select your affiliation:

Which branch of the Military are you affiliated with?

Do you plan to use Veteran’s Administration(VA) or GI Bill Benefits?

Please select the benefit type you plan to use.

Will you be the first member of your family to attend a four-year college or university?

Yes

Has any member of your family graduated from HCU?

Yes

Are you interested in HCU's Honors College?

Yes

Where do you plan to live during your first year at HCU?

At Home, with Parents

Off Campus, Independently

On Campus

Academic Plans

Desired Entry Term

Anticipated Major

If you plan to pursue a pre-professional program, please specify which one (optional).

Would you like your application to be reviewed without submitting SAT/ACT scores, according to HCU’s Test Optional Policy? (Hidden)

I would like my application considered WITHOUT test scores.

I plan to submit test scores to HCU, and would like my test scores considered with my application.

Test Type

Total Score

Test Date

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Short Answer Questions

What are your career goals, or what do you plan to do after earning your degree at HCU?
(Required | Maximum Length: 100 words)

At HCU, we value students who are authentic, purpose-driven, and Kingdom-minded. Share an experience, belief, or passion that reveals who you are and how you hope to make a difference—on campus or beyond.
(Required | Maximum Length: 300 words)

Feel free to share a story, interest, challenge, or insight that helps us get to know you better. If you’ve already written something you’re proud of, you’re welcome to use it here!
(Optional | Maximum Length: 300 Words)

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian 1

Relationship

First Name

Last Name

Phone

What is the highest education level this parent/legal guardian attained?

Parent/Guardian 2

Relationship

First Name

Last Name

Phone

What is the highest education level this parent/legal guardian attained?

Academic History

Please confirm the name of your high school.
Please begin typing the name of your school and select from the list.
(If your high school is not listed, please enter 000000).

Anticipated Graduation Date

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We will need a copy of your high school transcript to complete your application. Would you like to upload an unofficial transcript now or later via your application status portal?

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Later via my status portal

Please upload a copy of your unofficial high school transcript.
(Please be sure your name is clearly visible on the document, and that the document is complete.)

Have you taken or are you currently taking Advance Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes?

Yes

Have you enrolled in any dual credit courses while in high school?

Yes

Have you attended any colleges or universities, even if no college credit was earned?

Yes

How many college credit hours have you earned?

None

1-31 Credit Hours

32+ Credit Hours

Did you attend college after high school graduation?

Yes

This form is only for first time freshmen who have not completed any college work after high school graduation. Please apply as a transfer applicant here.

What college or university did you attend?
Please begin typing the name of your school and select from the list.

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Add another college?

College or university 2 (if applicable)
Please begin typing the name of your school and select from the list.

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Agreement and Signature

Have you ever been the subject of a disciplinary action or investigation including but not limited to suspension, dismissal, expulsion or denial of readmission at any high school, post-high school educational institution, college or university? Or do you have any of these disciplinary or judicial actions pending or unresolved against you at any high school, post-high school educational institution, college or university (including HCU)?

Yes

If you answered yes that you were the subject of a disciplinary action or investigation, please describe the circumstances in which the disciplinary action or investigation occurred and the actions that were taken. Please include: the educational level in which the action occurred (high school or college), the type of action (suspension, dismissal, expulsion, etc.), when the action occurred, the circumstances surrounding the action, and how your life has changed since these events. Further explanation may be required.

Have you ever been convicted of a crime (including, without limitation, a crime involving violence, alcohol or drugs or other violation of state or federal law, other than a minor traffic violation), felony or misdemeanor, investigation under Title IX or do you currently have any charges pending or unresolved against you?

Yes

Please describe completely the circumstances that led to any/all convictions or Title IX investigations, including all relevant details, dates, parties involved and outcomes of proceedings or disciplinary actions (incarceration, probation, parole, etc.) taken. Include what led up to your conviction(s) (personally) and how your life has changed since these events. Vague or incomplete responses may require additional screening.

I affirm that I understand and respect Houston Christian University’s Ten Pillars, which express the University’s Christian beliefs regarding creation, restoration, human dignity, marriage, learning, service, social responsibility, and unity in Christ. I acknowledge that these convictions shape the University’s mission, academic programs, and community life. In particular, I recognize the University’s affirmation of the God-given dignity, value, and purpose of all people; the sanctity of life from conception forward; and the belief that marriage is a lifelong union between one man and one woman according to God’s design. By providing an electronic signature below, I certify that all the information in my application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I agree to abide by the Student Handbook, and answers within this application are abiding therein. I acknowledge that Houston Christian University is authorized to make whatever inquiries necessary to certify the accuracy of my records. I also grant my high school(s) and college(s) permission to release my transcript(s) to HCU.

I agree with the statement above.

Electronic Signature:

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