Freshmen students are attending HBU directly after high school graduation.

Homeschooled Freshmen are students whose primary and/or secondary level education has been conducted at home in their community overseen by their parents or parentally designated other, rather than in a public or private institutional school setting.

Welcome to Houston Baptist University! As a member of the freshman class you will become part of a Christian university committed to academic excellence, the enrichment of spiritual lives and the development of moral character. The University enrolls students from diverse backgrounds, talents and abilities who are encouraged to think critically in order to become lifelong learners.

We look forward to being there as you begin a new chapter in your life; one that will be full of opportunities for building relationships and defining your life. 

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Freshman Admissions Checklist:

Consideration for admission to Houston Baptist University is determined by competitive scores on either the SAT or ACT and by strong high school performance.

If you are applying to HBU as a freshman, you should submit the following to the Office of Admissions:

• Application for Admission
• Official high school transcript or official GED scores. An official transcript/score must be mailed directly to Houston Baptist University from issuing institution to be considered official.
• SAT and/or ACT scores

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Additional Resources for Freshmen:

The following are items of interest for Freshmen. These items include tools, forms, information and tips to help you during and after your application process.

• Scholarship information for freshmen.
  
• Academic Advising for Freshmen - find answers to your specific needs.
• Academic Accommodations for students with learning disabilities.