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Student Success and Student Life Resources

Student Success Resources

Location:
OMB N320
Phone:
(713) 221-5805
E-mail:
GSC@uhd.edu
Services:
Assistance and opportunities for freshmen and sophmore students; coaching; peer-mentoring; first-year and second-year experience programs

Location:
OMB N320
Phone:
(713) 226-5235
E-mail:
ATA@uhd.edu
Services:
Academic and career development support for transfer students; coaching; financial assistance

Location:
OMB N400, N500, & S500
Phone:
(713) 221-8187
Services:
Research & library resources; computer labs, group study rooms, presentation rooms, event spaces, and reading rooms.

Location:
OMB N925
Phone:
(713) 221-8669
E-mail:
wrc@uhd.edu
Services:
Experienced writing consultants offering tutoring for students, staff, and faculty seeking to read, write, think critically, and communicate better

Location:
OMB N925
Phone:
(713) 221-8669
E-mail:
mathcenter@uhd.edu
Services:
Experienced math and statistics consultants offering tutoring in math concepts, contemporary math, statistics, algebra, finite math, and calculus

Location:
OMB S405 The Learning Connection
Phone:
(713) 222-5338
E-mail:
siprogram@uhd.edu
Services:
Collaborative, peer-fascilitated, group study sessions; review course notes, discuss readings, deveop organizational tools, and prepare for exams

Location:
OMB S738 & STB 316
Phone:
(713) 221-8015
Services:
Science courses and support for science learning; teacher professional development programs; special pre-college courses

Location:
SSB 212 and 214
Phone:
(713) 221-8661
Services:
Tutoring support for undergraduate and graduate business students; accounting, economics, finance, managment, management information systems

Location:
OMB N930
Phone:
(713) 221-8628
E-mail:
dejesusa@uhd.edu
Services:
Support for Spanish language learners

Location:
GSB 311
Phone:
(713) 221-8027
E-mail:
testingservices@uhd.edu
Services:
Proctors local and national tests; Correspondence exams, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA), and Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA)

Location:
OMB S405
Phone:
(713) 221-8236
honors@uhd.edu
Services:
Enhanced curriculum offering engagement and collaboration with faculty and peers; Scholarships; National recognition

Location:
OMB S725
Phone:
(713) 222-5344
parkerm@uhd.edu or gonzalesmer@uhd.edu
Services:
For students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); Enhanced curriculum, smaller classes, faculty mentoring, hands-on experiences, extracurricular opportunties, research internships


Academic Building (ACAD), Commerce Street Building (CSB), Gerard Street Building (GSB), One Main Building (OMB),

Shea Street Building (SSB), Science & Technology Building (STB), Wellness and Success Center (WSC)


 

Student Life Resources

Location:
OMB S417
Phone:
(713) 223-7992
E-mail:
ccesl@uhd.edu
Services:
Opportunities and traditions supporting community engagement and service learning; grants; work study positions; GatorServe National Days of Service

Location:
OMB S280 & S601
Phone:
(713) 221-8121
E-mail:
counselingservices@uhd.edu
Services:
Confidential, personal support for a wide range of issues, from everyday concerns to serious problems; GatorSUPPORT groups

Location:
OMB S445
Phone:
(713) 221-8137
E-mail:
HealthServices@uhd.edu
Services:
Non-urgent clinical health services and medical insurance

Location:
Wellness & Success Center (WSC)
Phone:
(713) 221-8225
E-mail:
sportsfitness@uhd.edu
Services:
Strength and cardio equipment zones; exercise studios; demonstration kitchen; courts for basketball, volleyball, and badminton; indoor track; a bouldering wall; locker rooms; fitness classes; self-defense classes; personal training; massage therapy; health workshops; certifications in CPR and personal training; intramural sports; club sports

Location:
OMB S402
Phone:
(713) 221-8980
E-mail:
uhdcareer@uhd.edu
Services:
Holistic career development and planning for all majors; self-assessments; Jobs4Gators career system and online job board; résumé/curriculum vitae & cover letter Writing; graduate school application assistance; interview preparations; job/internship searches; networking advice; Grow with Google HSI Career Readiness Program

Location:
SSB 104
Phone:
(713) 221-5011
E-mail:
cobcareercenter@uhd.edu
Services:
Career development and planning for business majors

Location:
GSB 314
Phone:
(713) 221-5078
E-mail:
disabilityservices@uhd.edu
Services:
Provides accommodations, academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids and services to students who have temporary or permanent health impairments, physical limitations, psychological disorders, or learning disabilities; Staff serve as liaisons between students and faculty, administrators, and community agencies

Location:
GSB 318
Phone:
(713) 221-8622
E-mail:
veteransservices@uhd.edu
Services:
Support and assistance for veterans, reservists, guardsmen, and dependents of disabled or deceased veterans; tuition assistance; scholarships; benefits; Veteran Lounge

Location:
OMB S370
Phone:
(713) 221-8664
E-mail:

Services:
Empower students to build a more welcoming campus environment for ​​all members of the UHD community through programming and training​, and by engaging in outreach and advocacy efforts to promote a campus of belonging.

Location:
OMB S345, Suite A
Phone:
(713) 221-8250
E-mail:
studyabroad@uhd.edu
Services:
International educational opportunities; exchange programs; semester and summer programs; faculty-led trips

Location:
OMB S292
Phone:
(713) 221-8100
uhdfoodscholarship@uhd.edu
Services:
Access to free fresh produce, meats, and other grocery goods, up to 40 pounds per week


Academic Building (ACAD), Commerce Street Building (CSB), Gerard Street Building (GSB), One Main Building (OMB),

Shea Street Building (SSB), Science & Technology Building (STB), Wellness and Success Center (WSC)


 

Enrollment Resources

Location:
GSB 308
Phone:
(713) 221-8522
E-mail:
uhdadmit@uhd.edu
Services:
Guides new, returning, and post-baccalaureate students through the admission application process; provides campus tours; conducts orientations for first-time-in-college students, transfer students, online students, graduate students, and international students; Academic Amnesty; Academic Fresh Start

Location:
OMB S350
Phone:
(713) 221-8041
E-mail:
uhdfinancial@uhd.edu
Services:
Support for scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study; emergency funds; exemptions and waivers; Free Application for Federal Study Aid (FAFSA) and the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TAFSA) workshops; Gator Pledge; Financial Aid TV; Satisfactory Academic Progress

Location:
OMB S310 and S320
Phone:
(713) 221-8196
E-mail:
cashiers@uhd.edu and studentacct@uhd.edu
Services:
Cashier Office (OMB, S310) processes payments from students for tuition, fees and miscellaneous items and manages installment plans, emergency/short term deferments and book loans
Student Accounting Office (OMB S320) handles student billing, processing of student refunds, processing and collection of returned (NSF & Stop Payment) checks, third party contracts/sponsorships exemptions and waivers, and collection of delinquent student accounts.

Location:
OMB N330
Phone:
(713) 221-8999
E-mail:
uhdrecords@uhd.edu
Services:
Registration assistance, registration holds, academic calendars, academic catalogs, academic records, grades, transcripts, diplomas, course withdrawals, grade appeals, graduation applications, commencment RSVPS, enrollment verification, myUHD training


Academic Building (ACAD), Commerce Street Building (CSB), Gerard Street Building (GSB), One Main Building (OMB),

Shea Street Building (SSB), Science & Technology Building (STB), Wellness and Success Center (WSC)


 

Auxiliary Resources

Location:
OMB S910
Phone:
(713) 221-8060
E-mail:
jobs@uhd.edu
Services:
Oversees job openings and hiring of faculty, staff, and student employees; payroll; benefits; talent development and managment; employee policies; UH System Policies - System Administrative Memoranda (SAMs); UHD Policies; faculty and staff Handbooks;

Location:
OMB N351
Phone:
(713) 221-8025
E-mail:
houstondowntowncampus@bkstr.com
Services:
Buy your textbooks (physical, digital, and rental new and used), school supplies, lab coat and goggles, cap and gown, diploma frames, and UHD school spirit items; accepts book loans, scholarships, workforce and VA vouchers

Location:
OMB S600
Phone:
(713) 221-8580
E-mail:
reservations@uhd.edu
Services:
Campus event space reservations; linen rental

Location:
OMB N118
Non-Emergency:
(713) 221-8065
Emergency:
(713) 221-8911
E-mail:
UHDPolice@uhd.edu
Services:
Ensures a secure and safe university environment for UHD community; crime log; crime statistics; annual security reports; sex offender registry


Academic Building (ACAD), Commerce Street Building (CSB), Gerard Street Building (GSB), One Main Building (OMB),

Shea Street Building (SSB), Science & Technology Building (STB), Wellness and Success Center (WSC)


 

Miscellaneous Resources

Official registration dates, fee payment deadlines, financial aid and refund dates, school holidays, drop/add deadlines, when to apply to gradaute, reading days, and final examination days.

Official listing of the university's academic programs, policies, course descriptions, and graduation requirements

Specific course offerings by term and session

One-stop shop for basic needs support services

Students promoting Gator spirit and pride

Community and social platform for students

List of club sports teams

Locations, hours, menus, nutrition, Boost mobile ordering

Student ambassadors who support enrollment

Virtual sports teams and competitions

Scheduled events and activities

Faculty and staff directory

Official identification, GatorCash

Student email (Outlook) and other Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, OneDrive, etc.)

UHD news publication designed for students; news article archive

Franternities and sororities

Official and recognized honor socieities

Student-run radio station

Online library of instructional videos

Enter name and date of brith, and retrieve student identification numbers (7-digit number) and network credentials (login username)

Registration, grades, degree audits

Schedule academic advising appointments; student success platform powered by EAB

Assistance with resetting password

Student social influencers

Submit student concerns or complaints

Student government

Overall student roadmap

Open positions on campus for student workers

List of student organizations

Official student-run newspaper; published by and for UHD students since 1982; Linktree; digital archive

Student-run literary and arts magazine

UHD Who's Who; Administrative organization and academic officers; President; Vice Presidents; Deans; Department Chairs; Directors; Org Charts

Buildings, navigation, and parking maps

Online edition of UHD policies

Online edition of UH System policies

UHD virtual office lobbies and services; Zoom login; Zoom support; Zoom how to videos; Zoom download


Academic Building (ACAD), Commerce Street Building (CSB), Gerard Street Building (GSB), One Main Building (OMB),

Shea Street Building (SSB), Science & Technology Building (STB), Wellness and Success Center (WSC)