Upon entering UHD, undergraduate students become members of University College. This affiliation remains until they declare a major in one of the degree-granting colleges. It assists
students in Making Connections... Building Success.

University College offers a support network for entering freshman, returning students, and etc. In addition to the specialized programs to foster student success, it has 5 major components. The Academic Advising Center works with undergraduate students one-on-one from the time of their initial enrollment until they declare their major. In the Academic Support Center, all UHD students can find individualized tutoring by faculty and trained peers in writing, reading, and mathematics. Tutors are also available for statistics. Disability Services ensures that all eligible students receive the appropriate accommodations and have access to specialized testing opportunities. Upward Bound and Talent Search are two federally funded pre-collegiate programs. They focus on students in the Aldine and Houston Independent School Districts.

Connections: A Mentoring Program

Connections, a specialized program currently being piloted in University College, enables 75 entering freshman to have faculty/professional staff mentors. Interactions are planning throughout the 2008-2009 academic year. Highlights of the fall 2008 semester include the following:

• Held a Meet-Your-Mentor dinner in October
• Presented individual copies of The Last Lecture by Professor Randy Pausch
• Created web site with blog, photos, and resource links
• Expanded the social and academic support systems for students.

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Last updated or reviewed on 1/27/10