This week, universities across the nation are recognizing National Transfer Student Week , highlighting the important contributions of students who begin their academic journeys at one institution and continue at another. At the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) , transfer students make up a significant portion of the student body, with 65% of degree-seeking undergraduates starting their education elsewhere .

UHD offers Transfer Merit Scholarships , two-year awards available to students transferring with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. This year, 36 students are attending UHD on full-ride scholarships through the program, providing both financial support and opportunities to succeed in a four-year academic environment. Eboni Watkins

Among UHD’s transfer students is Eboni Watkins

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