NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

8 a.m.

Orientation Check-in | Heights Room

Cougar Connection | Ballroom

Learn about campus departments that provide services, programs, and resources to support you during your college career.

Welcome to the University of Houston! | Houston Room

Our Orientation Team leaders and university administrators will give you a big welcome and provide an overview of our two-day program.

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.

Cub Camp | Houston Room

Come to Cub Camp, UH's extended orientation, this summer to learn more about UH and bond with the Class of 2026!

Family & Guest Orientation Welcome with the Dean of Students' O ce | Houston Room

Let's review the family schedule and important topics for your student’s transition to the Cougar Family. Dean of Students will share how to be involved and discuss resources for Parents & Families.

Lunch | Ballroom

1:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m.

Coog Way of Life | Houston Room

Becoming a University of Houston Cougar means getting involved—learn from the experts about how your student can nd 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 O ce, and UH Dining.

Cougar Pride and Traditions | Houston Room

Join the Spirit of Houston and learn the ght song! UH Athletics will also share how you can support fellow classmates on and o the eld. We will also teach you about the traditions that we have on campus.

Special Interest Workshops | Choose One

On-Campus Student Housing & Residential Life | Houston Room Commuter Student Services | Theater

Student Support, Inclusion, & Safety | Ballroom

Learn how UH is looking out for your student and the di erent resources we o er to keep them safe.

Cougar-to-Cougar Supporters Small Group | Various Locations

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. 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:50 p.m. 3:25 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

A Parent Orientation Leader will lead you in discussion with other parents, family members, and guests about your student's transition into UH.

Family & Guest Reception with UH Administrators | Rockwell Pavilion

Come meet the people who will support your student during their time at UH!

Coog Moms Mixer | Rockwell Pavilion

Meet Coog Moms! They know transition can be a rough time and want to support you. Join them to play bingo and mingle with parents who know what it's like to send a Cougar o to college.

Dinner on Your Own Students, family, and guests will be together for these sessions