TRANSFER-COMBINED ORIENTATION NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Family and Guest Schedule
Students, family, and guests will be together for these sessions
8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Family & Guest Check-in | Heights Room Grab your nametag and some new UH Cougar swag. Be sure to wear your nametag at all times--it's your ticket to all meals and activities.
Welcome to the University of Houston! | Houston Room Our university administrators will give you a big welcome and provide an overview of today’s events.
Academic Success | Houston Room Our Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Student Success will share how your student can be academically successful as they transition to UH.
Coog Way of Life | Houston Room Becoming a University of Houston Cougar means getting involved—learn about how your student can find their place on campus and leave their legacy.
Cougar Services | Houston Room Learn some need-to-know information from vital campus services such as UH Parking & Transportation, UH Campus Store, Cougar Card Office, and UH Dining.
11 a.m.
Lunch & Cougar Family Overview | Houston Room Enjoy a catered lunch at your own pace. Orientation staff will share important reminders for your students’ transition to the Cougar Family. You’ll also learn about the resources available to students within the Dean of Students Office.
11:45 p.m.
Cougar Connection | Ballroom Browse campus resources and departments to learn how your student can takes advantage of the Coog Life and ensure success on campus.
12:30 p.m.
Take Charge of Your Enrollment | Houston Room Learn what is needed for your student to successfully enroll in courses after their academic advising meeting. This session also covers important information related to your student’s myUH self-service student account.
1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
Coffee & Coog Talk | Multipurpose Room Learn about all the great opportunities at UH from the experts… the students! They will teach you the language of a UH Cougar and inform you of the best way to support your student in transition.
Networking Session (Choose Two) | Various Locations Career Services | Multipurpose Room Staff from the Career Services office will share information about how students can search for internships and on-campus employment. You will also learn how to use new software designed to make the search process more efficient. LAUNCH Tutoring, Coaching, and Workshops: The Formula for Student Success | Skyline At the university level, the academic demands increase. Learn about how your student can receive course tutoring and academic support to navigate this new environment. Student Health on Campus | Bayou City In this session guests will meet the Student Health Center, UH Wellness, and the Justin Dart Jr. Student Accessibility Center to learn about student health insurance, care on campus, accommodations, etc. Campus Safety | Heights Join this session to learn about the many resources on campus related to your student’s safety from Sergeant Dina Padovan of the UHPD.
Financing Your Student’s Education | Multipurpose Room Representatives from Scholarships and Financial Aid and Student Business Services will discuss everything you need to know about tuition and fees, how to make payments, deadlines, and financial resources including scholarships, grants, and loans.
3:30 p.m.
Closing Session | Multipurpose Room Family members and guests will have one more opportunity to get their questions answered.
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