UHD: On The Rise
UHD is gaining national prominence thanks to its outstanding, unique, accessible and affordable programs and services. Our diverse, close-knit community of students, faculty and staff are a microcosm of the working world where our graduates put their education to practice. Building upon those initial competencies, the University continues to grow in ways that shape both the students in our classrooms as well as the community in which we are located.
UHD is an institution that generates internal pride among students, faculty and staff. It builds a spirit of community … and family … among its internal stakeholders through its programs and culture.
Quality Programs taught by Caring Faculty
UHD programs have enjoyed a steady rise in the number of new academic programs and
industry rankings. The education UHD delivers translates to a productive, capable
workforce fulfilling roles critical to the greater Houston region. However, UHD faculty
are experts in their fields and are also committed to student success treating their
students as more than a number. Professors recognize the varied needs of the student
body and respond by remaining flexible in their pedagogical approaches. Additionally,
programs such as UHD’s Master of Business Administration offer insights from industry
professionals in addition to seasoned scholars.
Legacy and Pride
UHD holds a legacy in the community and is regarded as an institution of higher learning
that is affordable, caring, diverse, accessible and community focused. Alumni are
proud to hold a degree from UHD; likewise, companies know they can hire qualified
employees from the institution. The quality preparation taking place at the University
reverberates in each of our graduates. Our students graduate with a robust education,
work experience and an understanding of the value of diversity – qualities that are
in demand in the workforce. Additionally, there is a sense of honor when someone wears
a UHD shirt, displays their diploma or shares his/her story about the overall experience
at the University.
Shared Governance
Interests and initiatives within the Student Government Association, Faculty Senate,
and Staff Council help to shape the way UHD conducts business and plans for its future.
The three groups work closely together with the administration in helping the University
establish and achieve its strategic priorities.
Sense of Community
UHD permeates a sense of community that makes all who are a part of UHD feel like
a family – from students, to staff and faculty, to alumni, to UHD patrons. Students,
faculty and staff develop bonds that continue even when someone graduates or departs
the institution.
Student Body
UHD students are an engaged and close-knit community where everyone has a place to
fit in, as evidenced by our many student organizations, campus activities and outlets
for student involvement.
UHD is diverse, inclusive, equitable, accessible, affordable and convenient. The University supports student and community success through many programs and initiatives.
Financial Support, Resources for Students
Ranked as the most affordable four-year University in the region, UHD strives to support
students through to graduation, be it through financial grants, computer and technical
equipment, food accessibility, academic support services, mental health services,
and more.
Accessibility
Our Downtown location provides proximity, and therefore convenience and relevance,
allowing students to remain in the Greater Houston Region to complete their degrees.
Joint admissions programs with area community colleges provide a streamlined approach
to time and money. Online courses offer students flexible scheduling, an interactive
learning experience, fully transferable course credits, quality curricula (identical
to that of on-campus classes), and access to on-campus and online student and academic
support services.
Veteran friendly
UHD’s commitment to the community includes its members from the armed services. UHD
is recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its Online Bachelor’s Programs for former
service members as well as Online Master’s Criminal Justice Programs. Additionally,
UHD has been designated as a Veteran Friendly University and Military Friendly School.
Small Classes
Intimate class sizes allow for faculty to focus on the students’ needs for individual
learning and creates a better environment for student success.
Commitment to UHD Community and Houstonians
UHD has a variety of programs and initiatives that support students outside of the
classroom. These include the Food for Change Program providing currently enrolled
students access to free groceries. Additionally, UHD supports its internal and external
stakeholders through a range of programs that help with tax returns, voter registration,
COVID-19 testing and vaccinations and a bevy of other opportunities that connect the
University to the city it serves. Offices and centers such as the Center for Community
Engagement and Service Learning and the Office of Impact Learning exist to facilitate
such community programming at UHD.