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2016-2017 Student Handbook 
    
2016-2017 Student Handbook [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Campus Life



Activities Funding Board (AFB)

Student Center North 117
(832) 842-6238
www.uh.edu/afb
afb@uh.edu

Activities Funding Board (AFB) is a student-run financial organization which allocates student services fees to UH registered student organizations. The funding is allocated for two different areas: programs on campus and attending conferences.

Art, Music and Theatre

Blaffer Art Museum

120 Fine Arts Building
713-743-9521
www.blafferartmuseum.org

Nestled in the Fine Arts Building, Blaffer is a contemporary art museum dedicated to fostering the careers and understanding of emerging, mid-career, and underrepresented artists and bodies of work through exhibitions, publications, and public programs.

Blaffer’s myriad educational programs include public lectures, artist’s talks, docent tours, audio guides, and youth programs such as Studio Saturday, Summer Arts, and our award-winning Young Artist Apprenticeship Program. Each semester, the Blaffer Student Association hosts a free party in the Fine Arts Courtyard. The event features complimentary food, drinks, museum tours, and activities with prizes awarded.

Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is closed Sundays, Mondays, University of Houston holidays, and during exhibition installations (visit the website or call to confirm). All exhibitions and related programs are free and open to the public. The museum is ADA compliant.

To stay informed of museum exhibitions and events, find Blaffer on Facebook (facebook.com/blaffer) or on Twitter (@BlafferMuseum)

Cullen Performance Hall

713-743-5186
www.uh.edu/cph

Cullen Performance Hall is a 1,544 seat proscenium theater located near Entrance 1. The hall routinely handles a wide variety of events sponsored by departments and organizations at the University of Houston in addition to contemporary music concerts, opera, modern dance, and theatrical performances put on by groups in and outside the Houston area.

Rebecca and John J. Moores School of Music

120 Moores School of Music Building
713-743-3009
Tickets: 713-743-3313
The Rebecca and John J. Moores School of Music presents concerts in various campus venues-Dudley Recital Hall and the Organ Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Building and in the Moores Opera House and Choral Recital Hall in the music building. Students have a broad choice of musical events from opera to jazz with performers including students, faculty, and guest artists.

School of Theatre and Dance

Wortham Theatre
713-743-3003
Tickets: 713-743-2929

The School of Theatre and Dance offers a subscription series of five plays each year. Works by classical and modern dramatists, as well as new musical collaborators, are seen by theatre fans in full productions or “gypsy run-throughs.”

For those who wish to perform, there are opportunities in all areas. Instrumentalists may perform in bands, jazz ensembles, and orchestra. Singers have a choice of choral ensembles, opera, or musical theatre.

For beginning students in music, courses in class voice and class piano are offered, and for those who have an interest in theatre, a beginning acting class is a popular introduction to the stage. For audition information or to make further inquiries about classes, contact one of the offices listed above

Campus Recreation

4500 University Drive
713-743-7529 (PLAY)-Welcome Desk 1st Floor
713-743-9500-Administrative Offices, Room 2000
www.uh.edu/recreation

Campus Recreation coordinates the recreational sport facilities, programs and services for the University community. More than 3300 students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests, participate daily in one or more of the various activities offered at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC). It is the primary goal of Campus Recreation to provide quality programs and facilities that engage all participants from the casual beginner to the highly skilled competitor. Through participation in recreational activities, individuals gain a full appreciation of the physiological, psychological and social values of recreation and a better sense of their own ability to function productively in both a cooperative and competitive environment.

Campus Recreation programs include: Aquatics, Intramural Sports, Fitness, Open Recreation, Outdoor Adventure, Sport Clubs and Summer Camp. Aquatic/Safety programs include learn to swim lessons, a masters swim program, scuba certifications and health and safety classes. Intramural Sports activities include indoor and outdoor soccer, flag football, volleyball, basketball and softball, dodge-ball, sand volleyball, floor hockey and the individual and dual sports of badminton, racquetball and table tennis. Fitness programs include group exercise classes such as Zumba, Tabata, Pilates, Yoga, Kickboxing, Cycling, Core, Aqua Fitness, and more. Fitness Assessments and Personal trainers are available for an additional fee to aid members in the pursuit of their individual fitness goals. Open Recreation is the most popular recreational pursuit in which individuals have the opportunity to participate in self-directed pursuits such as weightlifting, fitness conditioning, swimming, indoor climbing, and indoor walking/jogging. The Outdoor Adventure program is comprised of an indoor climbing wall, outdoor trips, gear rental, educational sessions/clinics and a team building initiatives. The Sport Club program offers individuals the opportunity to compete in different activities: Adaptive Athletics, Aikido, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cougar DanceSport, Cricket, Cycling, Fencing,  Kendo, Lacrosse, Roarin’ Raas, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, and Wushu Kung Fu.

The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC) is located on the corner of University Drive and Calhoun Road. Included in the 264,000 square-foot facility are three gyms (the Main Gym with three basketball/4 volleyball /4 badminton courts; the Center Court with two basketball courts; and the Multi Activity Court; 24,000 square feet of fitness equipment; a 53-foot high climbing wall; six racquetball and two squash courts; a 70-meter indoor competition pool with diving facilities, a dry sauna and a hot tub; an outdoor leisure pool with a hot tub and a sand volleyball court; an outdoor equipment rental shop; six multi-purpose rooms; class/meeting rooms; office space; showers and dressing areas with more than 2,400 lockers available to rent; over 500 day lockers; and a Smoothie King. Membership to the facility and your Cougar Card is required for entry to the CRWC. Students become members for the semester in which they are registered for class and pay student fees. Hours of operation are available online at www.uh.edu/recreation.

Office Room Phone number
Administrative Offices 2000 713-743-9500
CRWC - Welcome Desk 1008 713-743-7529
Aquatic/Safety/SCUBA 1016 713-743-7946
Fitness 2003 713-743 9503
Intramural Sports 1007 713-743-8041
Outdoor Adventure 1017 713-743-9512
Reservations 2000 713-743-9500
Sport Clubs 2000 713-743-9947

Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life (CFSL)

Student Center North 101
Houston, TX 77204-3049
(832) 842-4955
www.uh.edu/cfsl

The Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life supports UH’s growing fraternity/sorority community with over 45 different organizations and 1500+ students. Through close collaboration with students and other stakeholders, the Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life (CFSL) empowers the growth of high achievers and values-based leaders by providing a measurable, meaningful, and transformative fraternity & sorority experience. With a commitment to individual student development, the Center creates opportunities for lifelong relationships, innovative thinking, civic engagement, and overall student success.

Center for Student Involvement (CSI)

Student Center North 103
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-3031
832-842-6245
www.uh.edu/csi
csi@uh.edu

Center for Student Involvement (CSI) provides services for Registered Student Organizations, supports many Fee Funded Organizations at the University of Houston, offers opportunities to become a stronger leader, and give back to your community through service There are more than 400 student organizations at the University of Houston,based on campus traditions, student interests and hobbies, social fraternities and sororities, honors organizations, and major academic focused organizations. There is something for everyone! Let us help you find the best way for you to connect on campus!

Center for Student Media (CSM)

Student Center North 221
CSM 713-743-5350
csm@uh.edu

At the Center for Student Media, UH students get hands-on experience in print, online and broadcast media. At the center, students are engaged in journalism, publishing, promotion, marketing, advertising, media production, graphic design, radio broadcasting and management. The CSM provides students a real-world laboratory to test and hone important skills, from critical thinking, planning and writing, to technical production skills. The CSM supports three major student media organizations that are open to all UH students to join: Coog RadioThe Cougar, and the Student Video Network. It also produces two student magazines. The Student Media Advisory Committee meets regularly throughout the year to review the progress of student media organizations.

Children’s Learning Centers

832-842-0500
www.uh.edu/clc

Location 1
4139 Wheeler
Houston, TX 77204-6016
832-842-0500

Location 2
4235 Cullen Blvd.
Houston, TX 77204-6016
832-842-0510

The UH Children’s Learning Centers (UHCLC) has two convenient locations on campus. They are licensed by the state and nationally accredited by both the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Their mission is “to provide exemplary early childhood education for the children of faculty, staff and students at the University of Houston, by offering a model program tailored to ensure the quality of a child’s daily experiences while building a foundation for future learning.”

The centers are open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided for children age one and older; part-time options are available for children age two and older. Lower fees are applicable for students, and child care tuition assistance is available for eligible student parents. Interested families should enquire about enrollment/waiting list as early as possible. To learn more about the program, review policies, prices and more, please visit the website.

Conduct Assessment and Response Team (CART)

Dean of Students Office
S256 Student Center
832-842-6183
www.uh.edu/cart

The University of Houston is committed to providing a learning environment that promotes the safety and wellbeing of its students and that is conducive for its students to develop to their fullest potential. To this end, the University has established the Conduct Assessment and Response Team (CART) in order to provide a proactive, multidisciplinary, and collaborative approach to assessing and responding to students who exhibit threatening and/or concerning behaviors. The purpose of the CART is to provide a vehicle for communication across and among divisions and departments of the University regarding student conduct and to serve as the institutional gathering point for information related to students who exhibit threatening and/or concerning behaviors.

Coog Radio

Student Center North 221
Center for Student Media
(832) 842-6252
coogradio.com
contact@coogradio.com

Coog Radio is an online radio station operated and staffed by students from the University of Houston. Coog Radio not only provides a creative outlet for fellow students to express themselves over the air, but also introduces them to the world of broadcasting. With more than 40 shows a week, it is easy to find familiar favorites, but there is also the promise of discovery of something new. It is a point of pride for Coog Radio to promote and support artists and groups from Houston so as to instill a sense of community within the University and city. The station streams online at www.coogradio.com and on the Redline mobile app, and is also listed in the iTunes radio station directory. 

Cougar Brass

Cougar Brass is the university’s nationally recognized basketball pep band. In addition to appearing at all men’s and women’s home basketball games, Cougar Brass also performs at many functions on campus and around the city of Houston as the university’s musical ambassadors. The group is made up of music majors and non-music majors. Auditions are held in October and rehearsals begin soon after for the upcoming basketball season.

Cougar Cheer Teams

Steeped in tradition, the University of Houston Cheerleaders consists of two squads: one co-ed, and one all-female. Auditions for both squads are held in the spring for the following year and are open to all university students, including transfer students and high school seniors who have been accepted to the University. The cheer teams represent the University of Houston at scheduled athletics events including home football and basketball games. Also, the cheerleaders compete at regional and national cheer competitions as seen on television.

Council of Ethnic Organizations (CEO)

Student Center North 118
832-842-6222
www.uh.edu/csiceo
uhceo@uh.edu

Council of Ethnic Organizations (CEO) is an umbrella organization providing support to the ethnic and culturally-based student organizations at the University of Houston. Their mission is to showcase our diverse student body by gathering different groups to work together and create events so students can get a true cultural experience. There are over 40 active organizations involved with CEO that include culture and/or diversity as part of their organizations purpose or goals.

Dance On

279 University Center
832-842-6175
http://www.uh.edu/uhdm
danceon@uh.edu

Dance On is the student organization that annually hosts Dance Marathon, a national philanthropy event to support our local Children’s Miracle Network hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital. Dance Marathon is a day-long event where participants “stand” all day for those that can’t. Events during the day include musical performances, dancing, crafts, games, tons of food, and special speaking engagements with doctors and former patients of Texas Children’s Hospital. Held annually in February, watch for the promotions and sign up to participate.

Dining Services

Suite 102 of Calhoun Lofts
832-842-5989
uhdining@uh.edu

Dining Services allows students to stay on campus and enjoy the widest variety of campus food offerings around! National brands, comfort foods, ethnic-inspired dishes, display cooking, convenience stores, gourmet coffee, smoothies, sushi, and snacks are but a few highlights of dining programs.

Frontier Fiesta Association (FFA)

Student Center North 116
(832) 842-6235
www.uh.edu/fiesta
fiesta@uh.edu

Frontier Fiesta Association (FFA) is a University of Houston tradition that features a student body showcase of talent. The event takes place each year during the spring semester. This Texas-style festival is part of a long-standing tradition at UH. The major components of Frontier Fiesta include Broadway-style variety shows, carnival booths, cultural and educational performances, Family Fun Day, concerts by nationally known recording artists, a world-class cook-off, and a scholarship competition.

Graduate and Professional Students Association

102 E Cullen Building
Phone: (713) 743-9100
http://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/gpsa/

The Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA), serves as a channel for graduate and professional students to voice concerns, resolve difficulties, and provide feedback on issues that directly affect graduate student life at the University of Houston. GPSA will aim to provide a community that allows graduate and professional students to collaborate in order to enhance graduate student academic and social student life experiences.

Homecoming Board

Student Center North 116 Phone: (832) 842-6237
www.uh.edu/homecoming

Homecoming is more than a football game. It is a week celebrating the University of Houston, uniting students and organizations, and showcasing Cougar Pride and Cougar Spirit during one of the oldest traditions on campus!Each day of Homecoming there are different events for students, alumni, and the UH community. Enjoy Homecoming classics such as Strut Your Stuff, Banner Competition, and Block Party, and discover the new events each year!

Metropolitan Volunteer Program (MVP)

Student Center North 119
(832) 842-6234
www.uh.edu/mvp
mvp@uh.edu

Metropolitan Volunteer Program (MVP) connects the University of Houston with the community through service and support. Students and student organizations serve as MVP volunteers who tutor and mentor youth, comfort the ill, visit the elderly, protect the environment, feed the hungry, help shelter the homeless.

Other University Bands

In addition to the “Spirit of Houston” and Cougar Brass, the Moores School of Music has four performing concert bands: the Moores School Wind Ensemble, Moores School Symphonic Winds, Moores School Symphonic Band, and University Concert Band. The Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds are primarily composed of music majors and admission is solely by audition at the beginning of each semester. The Symphonic Band is composed of a mixture of non-music majors and music majors who audition for placement at the beginning of the spring semester. The Concert Band is primarily composed of non-music majors and meets in the spring semester. Consult the class schedule for rehearsal times.

For more information on The Cougar Dancers, Cougar Brass, Cougar Cheer Teams or other University bands, contact the Office of University Bands.

Registered Student Organizations

There are over 400 registered student organizations at the University of Houston!No matter who you are or where your interests lie, there is a place for you amongst our student groups. Enrich your learning experience and join the organization that matches your interests. Student organizations are open to all enrolled University of Houston students. For more information, please contact the Center for Student Involvement at uh.edu/csi or 832-842-6245. You can visit http://www.uh.edu/getinvolved to find more information about registered student organizations at the University of Houston.

Student Government Association (SGA)

Student Center North 220
(832) 842-6225
www.uh.edu/sga
sga@uh.edu

Student Government Association (SGA) strives to improve campus life and the quality of education for all students. In addition, SGA influences the university’s decision making process by serving as a liaison between the students and the governing bodies such as the UH Administration and the Texas State Legislature. Students can serve in elected positions, appointed positions requiring minimal time, or executive positions which are compensated and require mandatory office hours each week.

Elected and Nominated positions exist for the following: Executive Board, Judiciary, Senators for each College and At Large Committee assignments for many University Committees. If you wish to serve on any of these capacities, please fill out the on-line application available at www.uh.edu/sga.

Student Housing and Residential Life

4373 Cougar Village Drive, Suite S121
713-743-6000
www.uh.edu/housing

Student Housing & Residential Life is a department within Student Affairs consisting of three primary areas: Residential Life, Operations, and Housing and Conference Services. Approximately 8,008 students live in seven distinct housing areas that provide a comprehensive student services program. These areas are managed by full-time, live-in staff members, including professional Residence Life Coordinators, faculty-in-residence and Resident Advisors (student staff).

University Housing

Cougar Village I, specially designed for first-year students, is a,1152-bed facility featuring four-person suites with two people sharing a room and two rooms sharing a bathroom. Each unit comes equipped with a mini fridge. Building amenities include a computer cluster, two kitchens, two study rooms, multipurpose rooms, classrooms plus social lounges on every floor. In addition, Cougar Village I has a Cougar XPress convenience store and is close to the Fresh Food Company, a campus dining Hall.

Cougar Village II, specially designed for first year students, is a  1,144 beds facility. Cougar Village II is similar to its sister facility featuring four-person suite-style double rooms, but this complex has compartmentalized bathrooms (separate areas for shower tub, toilet and sink) that allows the suite mates to use the bathroom units at the same time. It’s also home to the Student Housing & Residential Life staff offices.

The Quadrangle, or “Quad” as it is commonly called, is located within a courtyard area and can accommodate approximately 834 residents in four coed halls: Bates, Law, Settegast and Taub. Typically, four students reside in suites with two rooms sharing a bathroom. The Quad is the closest residential facility to the Cougar Woods Dining Hall and Cougar Xpress convenience store. Students of all levels and classifications may live in the Quadrangle.

Moody Towers, or “Towers,” are two, 18-story buildings accommodating approximately 1092 residents. Each single-gender floor shares a community bathroom and lounge. A standard room has moveable furniture and a mini-fridge. The majority of rooms house two occupants. A main lobby called “the Commons” serves as a student lounge/study hall. This residential facility houses the university’s flagship food venue, the Fresh Food Company, which offers made-to-order meals from nine serving stations. Students of all levels and classifications my live in Moody Towers.

Cougar Place houses residents who are sophomores and up in 799 beds. The suite-style single rooms have full-size beds, compartmentalized bathrooms, a small living room area and a kitchenette with a full refrigerator and a microwave. Residents of Cougar Place have easy access to the Cougar Woods Dining Hall. Cougar Place also has two student classrooms where academic sessions will be scheduled.

Bayou Oaks is a 490-bed facility for residents who are sophomores or higher. This unique community consists of two distinct living areas: individual townhouses occupied by sororities and fraternities and apartment-style residential living. The complex includes a multi-use room and study/conference rooms.

Calhoun Lofts can house 984 students in furnished and unfurnished efficiency, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. This facility is great for graduate and professional, students. Student must be juniors or higher and/or21 years of age and older in order to live in Calhoun Lofts. Building amenities include a theater room, private courtyard, special-event kitchen, two roof terraces, a sky lounge, Barnes & Noble Bookstore and a Cougar Xpress Market.

NOTE: All university housing facilities offer fitness rooms, computer labs, free laundry and Wi-Fi service throughout.

University Partnership Housing

Cambridge Oaks Apartments, a partnership between the University and Campus Living Villages, is located at the southwest corner of campus. This facility provides 634 beds for students and staff. Cambridge Oaks offers limited-access gates, kitchens, walk-in closets,  swimming pool with tanning deck, barbecue grills, laundry facilities, volleyball court, easy access to university and public transportation, and a variety of floor plans. Cambridge Oaks offers several units that are barrier-free for physically challenged students. Preference is given to upper-level, married, graduate and professional students. This community offers the luxury of an off-campus lifestyle with on-campus convenience.

Cullen Oaks, a partnership between the University and American Campus Communities, is located on Cullen between Wheeler and MacGregor. This facility provides 879 beds. Cullen Oaks offers a variety of living plans that ensure each student has a private bedroom in a fully furnished apartment. Utilities, ethernet, phone and cable services are included. A fully functional business center and computer facility is available 24 hours. TV/community lounges, workout rooms and laundry facilities are located conveniently throughout the complex. The community also offers a lighted basketball court and barbecue pavilion for casual and organized functions. This facility provides staffed entryways as well as card and key-access entries.

Residence Halls Association-RHA

713-743-6069
www.uh.edu/housing/rha-nrhh/

The Residence Halls Association (RHA) is a student organization that focuses on improving the on-campus experience by putting on programs and providing leadership opportunities to all residents. Every student living in the residence halls is a member of RHA and may participate in the programs organized by RHA and hall governments Hall Council, the next level of residence hall governance, serves as the governing body of a building area. The Hall Council brings resident issues and concerns such as food service, new facilities or other living area needs to the Residence Halls Association, along with planning programs for their hall. There are several ways to become involved in the Residence Halls Association. Students apply for  executive board in the spring, apply for a position in Hall Council, or work on many of the programs or events offered by RHA. Students with comments or concerns about any aspect of residence hall living can call or come by the Residence Halls Association office located on the basement level of Moody Towers.

Student Housing and Residential Life Offices’ Directory

ADMINISTRATION
Executive Director 713-743-6002
 
HOUSING & CONFERENCE SERVICES
Housing Services 713-743-6000
Fax 713-743-5999
 
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES
Bayou Oaks 713-743-6594
Calhoun Lofts 832-842-5638
Cougar Place 713-743-6994
Cougar Village 1 832-842-6020
Cougar Village 2 713-743-6432
Moody Towers (main) 713-743-6050
North Tower Desk Number: 713-743-6057
South Tower Desk number: 713-743-6056
Quadrangle Main Number: 713-743-6040
 
PARTNERSHIP PROPERTIES
Cambridge Oaks 713-748-2606
Cullen Oaks 713-748-3707

Student Program Board (SPB)

Student Center North 115 (832) 842-6217
www.uh.edu/spb
spb@uh.edu

Student Program Board (SPB) at The University of Houston is a student fee-funded, student-run organization that strives to bring the best and brightest entertainment to the University of Houston. The mission of SPB is to bring quality, educational and entertaining programs that enhance the quality of life of students at the University of Houston. SPB is a laboratory where students develop leadership skills and acquire knowledge that will benefit their overall academic experience.

Student Spirit Groups

Office of University Bands
Bert F. Winston Band and Performance Center, TDECU Stadium
713-743-3175
http://www.uhbands.com/

The “Spirit of Houston” Cougar Marching Band

The “Spirit of Houston” Cougar Marching Band is the largest spirit organization on campus. The Cougar Band is known for its die-hard support of the Cougars on and off the field. The band can be seen at all home football games and several other events across campus and around the country. The “Spirit of Houston” is the center of game day enthusiasm at Robertson Stadium.

Marching band rehearsals are scheduled to allow all interested students to participate without conflicting with many classes. Rehearsals are scheduled on Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00-9:00 pm. A standard week’s rehearsals has the brass and percussion members rehearsing on Monday, the woodwinds, color guard, and dance team rehearsing on Wednesday, and the full band rehearsing on Friday and on Saturday (when there is a home football game). The band performs a wide variety of musical styles and energetic shows. A full calendar of the band’s rehearsal and performance schedule is provided at the beginning of the fall semester.

In addition to the instrumentalists, the Cougar Marching Band has other components: the Cougar Dolls, Cougar Color Guard, the Feature Twirler(s) and the University of Houston Cougar Cheer Teams.

Membership in the “Spirit of Houston” is open to any university student, regardless of major, with high school band experience. Auditions are held on the first day of summer rehearsals in the weeks before the first day of classes. Scholarships and grants are available through the Band Department.

Student Video Network (SVN)

Student Center North 263
(832) 842-6236
www.uh.edu/svn
svn@uh.edu

Student Video Network (SVN) provides UH students the unique opportunity to develop television shows, commercials, and special features for the small screen, experiencing the entire process from inception to air. SVN runs CoogTV, which may be viewed from anywhere on the UH closed-circuit cable network (on campus) on Channel 6, with student shows on-demand at www.coogtv.com.

Compensated Student Leader Positions: President and Vice President

Volunteer Student Leader Positions: Acting/Talent Production Manager,

Casting Public Relations/Marketing, Director Set Design, Editor Sound Design, Engineer

The Cougar Dolls

The Cougar Dolls perform at scheduled campus athletics events and many events in the community. The Cougar Dolls are a visual component of the Cougar Marching Band, performing on the field during half-time shows, and featured at scheduled home basketball games. They also compete in regional and national dance competitions as seen on television. Auditions for the highly selective squad are held in the spring semester. All applicants should have previous dance experience and be prepared to compete at a national level.

The Cougar

Student Center North 221
Center for Student Media
713-743-5350
thedailycougar.com
news@thedailycougar.com

The Daily Cougar is published every Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters and online daily throughout the year at thedailycougar.com. The paper is distributed to more than 80 high-traffic locations on campus. The newspaper staff is student-run and supported by the staff in the 

Transitions Magazine

Transitions magazine is published in the summer and direct-mailed to freshmen and transfer students enrolling for the first time in the fall, this magazine serves as an essential guide to the University.

Student Center Satellite

Student Center Satellite
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-4015
(713) 743-5297
www.uh.edu/studentcenters

The Student Center Satellite is located on the northwest side of campus, near the liberal arts colleges, the Satellite offers services similar to those at the Student Center but on a smaller scale. The Student Center Satellite has two viewing areas, with two big-screen TVs. Other available services include a quiet study lounge with Internet connections, two meeting rooms available for reservations, C3, and the popular Satellite Games Room.

Satellite Games Room / Leisure Resource Center

Food Court

  • Chick-fil-A® Express
  • C3 Convenience Store
  • Burger Studio
  • Smoothie King®
  • Starbucks®
  • Pizza Hut® Express
  • Taco Bell®
  • Tandoori Nite
  • Sushic
  • Kim Son
  • Little Shasta’s Cones and More

UH Athletics

The University of Houston’s 17-sport Department of Intercollegiate Athletics provides students the opportunity to support their fellow classmates, promote school spirit to a national audience and see some of the best college athletics competition in the nation, without ever taking a step off campus.

UH Athletics boasts a storied tradition that includes five NCAA Final Four appearances, 17 national championships and some of the greatest names in sports like Carl Lewis, Andre Ware, Hakeem Olajuwon, Doug Drabek, and Flo Hyman.

Houston is solidifying itself as a premier institution of The American Athletic Conference.

Student Tickets

All registered students receive free admission to each regular season home Houston Athletics event, based on availability.

Football games are played in the brand new, on-campus TDECU Stadium. Presentation of a valid Cougar Card allows admission to each home football game. Student seating, regulations and additional information about each of the facilities will be available at UHCougars.com. Additional guest tickets may be purchased for $25 based on availability (limit of two per game per student).

Men’s and women’s basketball games are played at Hofheinz Pavilion. Presentation of a valid Cougar Card at the Cullen Street entrance allows admission to the student section. Additional guest tickets for men’s basketball games may be purchased for $15, based on availability.

Baseball and softball games are played at Cougar Field and Cougar Softball Stadium. Additional guest tickets for baseball games may be purchased for $7, based on availability.

Student guest tickets may be purchased for $5, based on availability to the following sports: Women’s Basketball - Softball - Track & Field - Swimming & Diving - Soccer - Volleyball.

For full information regarding Houston Athletics student tickets, please visit UHCougars.com/Students

Houston Athletics Ticket Office

Located at Gate 1 on the northeast corner of TDECU Stadium.

UH Fan Shop

1st Floor of TDECU Stadium Parking Garage
(713) 440-9347
15% discount with Cougar Card
Website

Sports Marketing Office

Athletics/Alumni Center Suite 2004
713-743-9450
Website

UH Athletics Communications

UH Athletics Communication Athletics/Alumni Center Room 2008
713-743-9404
Website

Cougar Pride

Room 2004J AAF
713-743-9456
Website

Student Center

832-842-6256
www.uh.edu/studentcenters

The Student Center (UC includes UC North, UC South and the UC Satellite buildings) is the heart of student activity and offers a wide variety of useful products, services, and opportunities to meet and connect with other people. Though currently under renovation and operating with reduced services, the UC is still home to clean, comfortable lounge space; meeting rooms for conducting organization meetings, social events, and educational programs; and offices for student organizations and student organization support. When the renovation is complete in January of 2015, the UC will also be home to exciting new dining options including Freshii, new and enhanced lounge space, a wide array of meeting spaces and study rooms, and so much more.

The University Center is also the home of numerous student services in both the UC North and South buildings:

  • Business Services (237)
  • LGBT Resource Center (N201)
  • Veterans Services (N202)
  • The Women’s Resource Center (N201)
  • Conference and Reservation Services (237)
  • CreationStation (B17)
  • Games Room (B30)
  • Barnes & Noble @ The University of Houston (B1/130)
  • TDECU - Your Credit Union (144)