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    Address:1002 Commerce Street Suite 420
    Houston, Texas 77002
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    General: 713-221-8906

    Fax: 713-223-7440

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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 ​

​The Mallett Scholarship is available to undergraduate students entering the semester of student teaching. Students who meet the initial requirements are eligible to apply for the $3,500 scholarship.
Due Dates: end of November for spring awards and end of March for fall awards.


Urban Education ScholarshipEmeritus Max Castillo

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. 
 


 
 


The College Of Public Service

 

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

 


 
 
More About the College of Public Service

 
College of Public Service Success Advisors overlooking DT Houston

  Have an Advising Question?
 
 


​"Hello gators, with the Fall semester in full swing and you have any advising questions for us please let us know. We are here for you."

 

Email Us Today at cpsadvisingservices@uhd.edu

 
 
 
 

College of Public Service By the Numbers

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Degrees Offered
Choose from 5 undergraduate degrees and 2 masters degrees at the College of Public Service.

93%

Recommend to Students
Students who are graduating would recommend the College of Public Service to their family and friends.

94%

Students Feel Confident
Students are confident they will carry out their professional responsibilities upon graduation.

82%

Financial Assistance
Approximately 82% of UHD’s full-time students receive on average $10,000 in scholarships, grants and/or loans each year.

167

Service-Learning Locations
Our students are given the opportunity to enhance their learning through real-world experiences.

18:1

Student:Faculty Ratio
Our faculty gets to know our students by name.

#1

Diversity
The University of Houston-Downtown is the most diverse University in the Southern Region of the USA.