Freshman Admission Application

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Total Score

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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

Enter your Parent/Guardian's information below. They may receive communications about your application, upcoming events and advice for new incoming students.

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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

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

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

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 to the statement above.

Please provide your electronic signature.

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