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HISD and UH-Downtown enter partnership guaranteeing admission to students with 2.5 GPA or higher

Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · As published by KHOU Houston · February 17, 2026 · 1 min read

A new partnership has been formed between the Houston Independent School District and the University of Houston-Downtown. This partnership guarantees admission to students who meet a certain academic threshold. 5 or higher are eligible for guaranteed admission under this agreement.

Further details about the partnership can be found through KHOU Houston, which reported on the development in The Woodlands, TX.

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Category: schools · Published: February 17, 2026 · Source: KHOU Houston · Reading time: 1 min

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HISD and UH-Downtown enter partnership guaranteeing admission to students with 2.5 GPA or higher

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