Cougar Preview
Cougar Preview is our grand on-campus experience for students to get to know their future home! This event provides an introduction to the University of Houston from the Admissions team, an academic information session by your college of interest and an overview of scholarships and financial aid. Plus, you'll hear from current students who are excited to share their experiences!
Nov. 8, 2025
Getting to Campus and Parking
Event parking is available in the University Gateway Garage.
Be advised there are many other parking garages on campus, and your parking fee will not be validated if you park in a garage that is not the University Gateway Garage.
UH ambassadors will be guiding you from the parking garage to Student Center South.
COUGAR PREVIEW SCHEDULE - Nov. 8
Time |
Title |
|---|---|
| 10 – 11 a.m. | Check-In & Student Activities |
| 11 – 11:10 a.m. | Welcome to UH Brief overview of the day’s events. |
| 11:10 – 11:30 a.m. | Academic Session Dismissal |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (After 11:30 a.m., sessions become more flexible. Guests are welcome to enjoy lunch on their own at one of the many dining options in Student Center South or Cougar Woods Dining Commons.) |
Academic College Information Sessions Your major matters. Join the college of your choice to meet current students and advisors to learn about your future field of study. You'll be escorted to the location. |
|
1 - 2:30 p.m. |
Shasta's Round-Up Resource Fair Learn about campus departments and organizations that provide services, programs and resources to support you during your college career. |
| 1:30 - 4 p.m. | Campus & Housing Tours (Priority will be given to pre-registered guests, but tours are open to all as space
permits. The last tour will depart at 3:30 p.m.) Campus Tour: An ambassador will show you some highlights of our beautiful campus. Tours will depart from the Student Center every 30 minutes. Housing Tour: An ambassador will guide you to our showroom in Cougar Village II — a freshman housing facility. Tours will depart from the Student Center every 30 minutes. |
| 1:30 – 4 p.m. | Admissions & Financial Aid Information Sessions Applying as a Freshman Learn about freshman admission requirements and upcoming deadlines. Applying as a Transfer Student Learn about transfer admissions requirements, how to navigate transfer credits and the benefits of joining UH. Applying as a Freshman — Spanish Session Aprenda acerca de los requisitos de admisión para estudiantes de primer año y fechas limite por venir. Financing Your Education The Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid will give you insight on how to maximize your financial aid opportunities. |
| 1:30 – 4 p.m. | Walk-In Counseling Sessions Individual Admissions Counseling Get your specific questions answered 1-on-1 by an admissions counselor. Individual Financial Aid Counseling Get your specific questions answered 1-on-1 by a financial aid counselor. |
| 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. | Choose Your Own Adventure Living On-Campus Presentation: Living on campus supports student success. Learn about how to apply for housing and the perks of living on campus. After the presentation, an optional tour of Cougar Village II, the most popular freshman residence hall, will be offered. Honors College Presentation: Come learn about our prestigious Honors College program, connect with current students and have your questions answered. |
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Campus Visit
We are excited to welcome you to the University of Houston — in person — to see for yourself what life is like on campus! Our 90-minute tour will showcase campus hotspots and the academic colleges specific to your interest.
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