UHD Off Campus FAQ
| Is UHD accredited? |
| Yes, UHD has regional accreditation from the Southern Association Colleges and Schools. In addition, some UHD programs are accredited by various international, national and special accrediting bodies. |
| Where can I purchase my books? |
| Students may purchase their books through the UHD Bookstore |
| How can I view courses that are offered at the distance education campus? |
| The UHD Class Schedule is available online through myUHD 2.0. Under "Location" select your desired campus. |
| How do I apply to UHD? |
| Complete the online application for admissions by clicking on the appropriate link below: |
| What is joint admission? |
| UHD has created a joint admission partnership with Lone Star College and Houston Community College, to help you make the transition into a four-year university. Joint admission allows a student to be simultaneously admitted and co-enrolled at both UHD and Lone Star College. As a Joint Admission student, you will receive advising from UHD counselors while you are a community/junior college student. Along with a transfer guide for your planned major, you will have all the information you need to complete your bachelor's degree most efficiently. For more information on join admissions, visit the Joint Admissions webpage. |
| How do I obtain a joint admission agreement? |
| You may click on the link below to fill out the joint admission contract. Joint Admission Agreement |
| Is there a UHD Financial Aid office at the distance education campus? |
| There is not a Financial Aid office at any of the distance education campus. However, UHD Financial Aid advisors visit each distance education site to counsel students each semester. Please call 713-237-5400 for information. |
| What is a consortium agreement? |
| A Consortium Agreement is a written agreement between two eligible schools. This agreement
allows a student to be co-enrolled at UHD and another institution and receive financial
aid based on the combined enrollment hours at both institutions.
TheHome School is the school where the student is seeking their degree and is the college that will award the financial aid for them. TheHost Schoolis where the student temporarily takes courses that will transfer back to their home school. The courses taken at the host school must be applicable toward the student's degree at UHD. For more information on consortium agreements, visit Financial Aid. |
| What are the Northwest hours of operation? |
| The UHD Northwest office is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 6pm and Friday from 8am to 5pm. |
| Do I need to schedule an appointment to meet with a Northwest advisor? |
| While no appointment is required, you are highly encouraged to contact an advisor to schedule one. If you're a current UHD student you may schedule an appointment through Navigate. You may find instructions on scheduling an appointment here. If you're a prospective student you may email us NWAdvising@uhd.edu to schedule an appointment. |
| Is a parking permit required at the Northwest Campus? |
| No, a parking permit is not required for UHD Northwest. You may park in either Garage 10 or 11. |
| What degrees programs are offered at the Northwest campus? |
| Please visit UHD Northwest degrees programs for a list of programs offered at UHD Northwest. |
| Do I need to schedule an appointment with a Cy-Fair campus advisor? |
| While no appointment is required, you are encouraged to contact an advisor to schedule one. To schedule an appointment please contact Kimberly Constantine at constantinek@uhd.edu |
| What degrees are offered at the Cy-Fair Campus? |
University of Houston-Downtown offers the following degree programs at this location:
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| Is a parking permit required at the Cy-Fair Campus? |
| No, a parking permit is not required. |
| What are the Kingwood hours of operation? |
| Please call 713-318-4339 or email Mandy Danley at danleym@uhd.edu to confirm current office hours. |
| Do I need to schedule an appointment with a Kingwood campus advisor? |
| While no appointment is required, you are encouraged to contact an advisor to schedule one. To schedule an appointment please contact Mandy Danley danleym@uhd.edu |
| Is a parking permit required at Kingwood? |
| No, a parking permit is not required. Students should not park in designated faculty areas. |
| What degrees or programs are offered at the Kingwood Campus? |
University of Houston-Downtown offers the following degree programs at this location:
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