The Brief
- The University of Houston is the first public university in Texas to implement the revised Academic Fresh Start law.
- Under the law, students applying or re-applying to Texas public universities can waive grades at least five years or older from consideration.
- Students must apply for the waiver when they are applying for admission and it can only be used once.
Texas – The University of Houston will be implementing the revision to the Academic Fresh Start law, which allows students to waive grades five years old or more.
This change will give students a better opportunity to pursue a college degree.
What is the Academic Fresh Start Law?
Under the Academic Fresh Start law, Texas residents who want to re-enroll in college courses can do so with a clearer record.
Any courses taken five or more years before the term you’re applying for can be waived and removed from consideration for admission.…