Info For Admitted Students
CONGRATULATIONS and WELCOME to South Texas College of Law Houston!
We know you are excited to begin your law school journey and look forward to meeting you. We encourage you to contact us at admissions@stcl.edu or 713-646-1810 with any questions.
Admissions Office Team:
Alicia Cramer – Assistant Dean of Admissions
Nakita Wanza- Associate Director of Admissions
Joshua Arnold – Admissions Coordinator
Seat Deposit – In order to secure your place in the Fall 2023 class, you must make a non-refundable seat deposit which is applied towards your student fees for the Fall 2023 semester. Please refer to your acceptance email for your seat deposit deadline.
The seat deposit payment may be made via the following:
- Credit Card
- For on-line credit card payments please CLICK HERE
- Please note that you will need to register with CASHnet to create an account username and password
- For on-line credit card payments please CLICK HERE
- Check/Money Order-If mailing a payment please send to the following address:
- South Texas College of Law Houston
ATTN: Office of Admissions
1303 San Jacinto Street
Houston, TX 77002 - Deposits must be postmarked or paid in person by the date they are due.
- South Texas College of Law Houston
Types of Financial Aid
Scholarships
All entering students are automatically considered for Dean’s Merit scholarships based on their undergraduate performance and LSAT score.
Students are also encouraged to search for scholarships outside of STCL Houston. View a list of organizations who have annual scholarships.
Federal Loans
Students are encouraged to borrow only the amount they need and to consider alternative options such as Federal Work Study. To gain additional information regarding student loans, please visit studentaid.gov
Federal Work Study
Eligible students who complete the FAFSA and have demonstrated financial need may be awarded federal work study as part of their financial aid package.
Federal work study positions are available on and off campus, and permit students to work up to 20 hours per week. As a result, this reduces the total amount of loans one may need to borrow.
Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG)
Texas residents are automatically considered for the Texas Educational Grant. The amount of funds are limited and cover only a small portion of a student’s costs.
Private Alternative Loans
Private alternative loans are available to students who, in unique circumstances, do not qualify for Federal Direct Loans. To qualify for this type of loan, a student will apply through a private lender.
Applying for Financial Aid
In order to begin the Financial Aid process, you will need to complete the following steps:
1) FASFA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), using the school code 004977. The FASFA will allow the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to determine your federal loan eligibility.
2) Visit STANLEY
Once packaged, access your STANLEY account and accept, modify or decline your financial aid award offer.
3) Counseling & Promissory Note
If you are accepting a Federal Unsubsidized loan and/or a Graduate PLUS loan, complete the Entrance Loan Counseling session and Master Promissory Notes.
Contact Us
For questions regarding Financial Aid, please contact their office at 713-646-1820 or via email at studentservices@stcl.edu
Pre-Registration
Pre-Registration is open until November 29, 2023.
The items below are required to register for classes this Spring. Please submit the required items by Tuesday, November 29th, 2023. You may access your class schedule once the pre-registration requirements are completed and processed.
- Complete the following pre-registration acknowledgment form
- Please update your most current contact information
- LSAC account number is required.
Title IX
All South Texas College of Law Houston incoming students are required to complete a Title IX training module and earn at least an 80% on the quiz. The module and quiz combined will take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Test results will automatically be forwarded to our office the next business day. Please retain a copy of the completion certificate for your records.
Click on the button below to navigate to the training module. Your username login will be your STCL.edu email address.
Proof of Bacterial Meningitis Immunization
Pursuant to Texas state law, if you will not be 22 years old by the first day of class, in January 10, 2024, you must submit this form.
If you are 22 years of age or older, you do not need to submit this form.
You may submit the form to our office by mail, email admissions@stcl.edu, or fax to 713-646-2906.
Registration Status
You may monitor the status of items completed by logging into your Applicant Online Status Checker, and viewing the Requirements List. Once you have completed all applicable items a confirmation email will be sent to you with further information regarding your registration status.
The Office of Student Support
The Office of Student Support combines several areas in order to deliver superior customer service. This includes accommodations, counseling services, and wellness.
Student Support
The Office of Student Support is charged with developing and administering academic services to facilitate the learning process. In addition, the office works to cultivate professionalism and ensure that students adhere to standards of truthfulness and disclosure. For more information please see the link below:
Texas Board of Law Examiners
The Board of Law Examiners is the judicial agency responsible for determining that applicants seeking to be licensed to practice law in Texas meet the qualifications set by the Supreme Court of Texas. If you intend to apply for licensure in Texas, you will be required to submit a Declaration of Intention to Study Law form. There will be a mandatory meeting regarding this information within the first two weeks of school for all first-year law students.
Student Lockers
A limited number of lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis for enrolled students accessible via your STANLEY portal:
– Campus Life
– Student Quick Links
– Locker Agreement (Fall 2020 forward)
You must agree to and accept the Terms of Agreement. You can submit a request for a locker throughout the year, except May 1 – June 23. Students must clear out lockers at the end of each academic year.
You are required to obtain your own lock for the locker. The size of locks that fit are:
- Master Lock 1500D 1-7/8 in. Wide Stainless Steel Preset Combination Padlock with 3/4 in. long shackle.
- TSA-Accepted Nickel Set-Your-Own Combination Luggage Padlock. 1-3/16 in. wide durable metal body padlock; 3-dial set-your-own combination convenience.
Students assigned a locker before the 2020 fall term may retain lockers through graduation. For combination look-up please access the Locker Combination link.
If you have any questions please email Kirk Guillory, Student Organizations, Program Administrator, kguillory@stcl.edu. Please note: If you no longer use or need your locker, please release the locker in your STANLEY portal and notify the Student Organizations Office via kguillory@stcl.edu.
Health Insurance
South Texas College of Law Houston does not offer health insurance for students. Students may purchase ACA compliant health insurance policies through the private health care exchange at www.healthcare.gov
The Texas Bar Private Insurance Exchange is available to members of the State Bar of Texas, spouses, employees of members, Paralegals, and Law Students. https://texasbar.memberbenefits.com/health-insurance/
Texas health insurance marketplace is an independent health insurance guide and can be found here: https://www.healthinsurance.org/texas-state-health-insurance-exchange/
The first half (50%) of the semester’s tuition will be due December 15th 2023 . Please refer to the Payment Instructions guide below, which provides complete detailed instructions on how to meet this deadline using federal financial aid or other resources.
If you have not completed the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) please do so as soon as possible, as the Financial Aid Office will be working to package you for aid prior to this deadline.
If you have completed the FAFSA please visit your student account in STANLEY to accept, modify or decline your award. If you are accepting a Federal Unsubsidized Loan and/or a Graduate PLUS Loan you must complete the Entrance Loan Counseling Session and Master Promissory Notes. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships via email at faid@stcl.edu or via phone at (713) 646-1820.
South Texas College of Law Houston does not have on-campus housing. However, there are several great options in the surrounding community. We have students who live within walking distance, those who are a quick drive away, and those who commute from the suburbs around Houston. The city has a varied rental market from luxury downtown apartments, to basic walk-ups, to houses with back yards. There are several apartment and housing locators that work with our students to successfully meet their housing needs, and their service is free of charge. We encourage students to take advantage of the knowledge and expertise these professionals provide to find a place that fits in their budget.
Leasing Agencies
Apartments
Class Schedule
After the registration deadline, your name will be forwarded to the Registrar’s Office for a class schedule. Please note that as a first year student, you will not select any of your courses, professors, class days or times. Shortly thereafter, your class schedule will be posted to the STANLEY website. You may view your class schedule by performing the following steps:
- Login to STANLEY
- Click on the Campus Life tab
- Under the Student Self-Service section, click on View Your Schedule
- Select the appropriate term
- Click on Schedule Details
Sample Course Listing
Identifying your LRW Section letter on the STCL Schedule.
Visit the link below for Frequently Asked Questions to the registrar. Including class schedule, required forms, work hours permitted while in law school, etc.
Textbooks
Once you have received your class schedule, you will want to begin securing your textbooks. Law school textbooks may be purchased or rented, and you may choose to use the STCL Houston bookstore or a third party entity. You will need to have your books well in advance of the first day of classes, as you will have assignments that will be due the first day.
In order to determine what textbooks will be required for each of your courses, you will need to use the STCL Houston bookstore website as a resource. You may click on the image to the right and then perform the following steps:
- Select the term, department, course number and section for EACH of the courses listed on your class schedule
- Click Find Materials
If the professor has submitted their textbook(s) information to the bookstore the information will populate and be available for viewing. If they have not yet submitted materials, you will be notified and will need to continue to check back. Please note that some textbook information may not be available until early August.
Technology Guidelines
While we anticipate being back on campus for the beginning of the Fall semester, we must consider future situations where access to campus may be limited. We strongly urge you to own a personal computer, if you do not already, for conducting academic research, drafting documents, completing online examinations, and participating in video conferences. The notebook computer should meet or exceed the following specifications:
- Intel i5 Processor
- 8 GB RAM memory
- 256 MB SSD or M.2 Storage
- Physical Keyboard and Pointing Device
- Built-in Webcam and Microphone
- 13″ or greater display
- Wireless Networking capable (WiFi)
- Windows 10 Professional or MacOS 10.15 (or higher)
- No more than one year old at the time of enrollment
- A three-year onsite warranty with accidental break coverage is highly recommended
- Examples include Dell Latitude 3400, Dell Latitude 5400, Apple MacBook Air, or Apple MacBook Pro.
- Chromebooks, iOS or Android devices, and devices with virtual keyboards are NOT adequate.
Additional Technical Requirements for Part-Time Flex Students
You should prepare to have access to a reliable high-speed, broadband Internet connection. A minimum download speed of 5.00 Mbps and minimum upload speed of 2.00 Mbps is recommended. You are encouraged to use a laptop or desktop computer rather than a tablet or smartphone.
Supported Browsers: Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. We recommend using Chrome or Firefox.
Tablet and Mobile Support : Supported devices: Android 11 (Chrome), Apple iOS 14 (Safari), and Windows 10 (Edge, Chrome, Firefox). Please make sure you are using the latest browser versions.
Check your system compatibility at: https://community.desire2learn.com/d2l/systemCheck
Online Technical Support
If you have any technical issues inside the online portion of the course, we offer 24/7 support at 800.472.8899 or via email: studenttechsupport@stcl.edu.
Computer Purchase Program
DISCLAIMER: Purchases made utilizing either program are between Dell or Apple and the purchaser. The College does not recommend or endorse Dell or Apple products. Dell has agreed to offer discounts up to 17%, depending on the model and options. However, the College does not guarantee any prices or discounts offered by Dell through this program. The purchaser is encouraged to comparison shop, other manufacturers, and vendors. Apple offers discounted pricing for all students attending higher education institutions at its online “Apple Store for Education.”
- Apple Store for Education (you must enter “South Texas College of Law Houston” in the search box, then click the Search button)
- Dell Store
We appreciate your consideration of this as it is vital you be prepared as we proceed into the semester. If you have any questions please direct those to George Milz, Senior Director, Information Technology, and Information Services, at gmilz@stcl.edu.
Student Parking
The College operates two parking lots exclusively for student parking. Lot #1 is at the SW corner of San Jacinto and Bell Streets, with the entrance on San Jacinto. Lot #2 is located at the SE corner of San Jacinto and Bell Streets, with the entrance on Bell. You must use your South Texas College of Law Houston student ID card to gain access to these lots; however, access will not be activated until you have completed and submitted the Student Vehicle Information Form (see link below). There is no charge to park in the student lots.
In addition to the school owned parking lots, STCL Houston has negotiated student parking rates at several of the nearby parking garages. These rates are substantially below the regular market rates for downtown Houston. Below you will find a parking map of our downtown neighborhood, which you may use in deciding where to park for the upcoming year.
Orientation Schedule & Information
Orientation will be located on campus on Monday, January 8th, 2024, and Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. More details regarding orientation will be available soon.
Full-Time / Part-Time On Campus
Part-Time Online
Reading Assignments
For Spring 2024 Orientation
Reading assignments will be available soon…
Additional Information
