UHD Commencement Ceremony Preparation Fall '23
The University of Houston-Downtown is hosting the 75th Commencement Ceremony honoring UHD undergraduate and graduate students on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Berry Center located in Cypress, Texas.
The Fall Commencement Ceremony is reserved for Summer and Fall 2023 graduating students. There will be two ceremonies split by academic college, please find the college ceremony times above. Faculty, staff and administration look forward to celebrating the success of graduating students!
First Ceremony - 10:30 a.m.
Marilyn Davies College of Business
College of Public Service
Second Ceremony - 3:30 p.m.
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Sciences and Technology
UHD Commencement Ceremony Preparation Video
Mallett Undergraduate Student Teaching Scholarship
Due Dates: end of November for spring awards and end of March for fall awards.
Urban Education Scholarship
The Emeritus Max Castillo Scholarship was founded in honor of former UHD President Max Castillo. As such, the scholarship
is open to undergraduate preservice teachers admitted to the UE program.Due Date: 4th Friday in March
The scholarship provides $1,100 once a year for the fall semester, and it should be used towards tuition, books, fees, and/or supplies for the upcoming academic semester.
Mission
The University of Houston-Downtown College of Public Service exists to educate and develop public servants, advocates, and leaders in criminal justice, education, and social work.
We offer 4 undergraduate degrees and 3 graduate degrees. Top 10 Reasons to Choose CPS at UHD

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