Frontier Fiesta is Back!

UH’s oldest and longest-standing tradition is back! Join us for 3 days of performances, activities, and carnival rides! Come out and enjoy Family Fun Day, Karaoke, Variety Shows, ESports Tournament, Step Shows, and more! Along with special performances by J.I.D., and Paul Wall! Free admission.

Date: Thursdsay, April 18th through Saturday, April 20th, located at TDECU Stadium Parking Lot, Click here for more information.

Good Morning Mondays

Good Morning Mondays focus is to help shine some light to start the week off. What better way to start the week than with Coffee (or Tea) and Donuts. Come over to the A.D. Bruce Religion Center for a quick hot beverage and a sweet treat.

Date: Monday, April 15th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., located at A.D. Bruce Religion Center, 1st Floor Lobby, Click here for more information.

Nurses Clinic STD Testing Special at the Student Health Center

Check out our Nurses' Clinic STD Testing Special for UH Students without symptoms. Use the Healthy Coog Patient Portal to preschedule your appointment beginning April 8, 2024.

Date: Monday April 15th from 12 a.m. to 12 a.m., Lcated at Student Health Center, Health 2, 4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Room 2005, Click here for more information.

National Exercise Day

Weightlifting, ballet dancing, wrestling, running...the list goes on! Spend this national holiday exercising in your style and tag us on Instagram for a chance to win a free shirt.

Date: Thursday, April 18th, from 12 a.m. to 12 a.m., located at Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, Click here for more information

Take Back the Night

Take Back the Night (TBTN) is an annual program commemorating a national day of action bringing attention to sexual violence and interpersonal violence. This event will include a mobile rage room and a march. The first 100 students who arrive will also receive a free t-shirt.

Date: Thursday, April 18th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. located at Lynn Eusan Park, Click here for more information.

Cougar Cupboard Grand Opening

Come celebrate the grand opening of the Cougar Cupboard’s new location! This new location is vital in expanding support and reach to all UH students. Learn about the Cupboard’s history and services, how food insecurities affect students, and how you can make a positive impact. You can also engage with our sponsors and activities, get a FREE shirt, and be entered in a raffle for some fun prizes!

Date: Friday, April 19th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. located at University Lofts, Click here to learn more.

Family Feud

Bring your friends or family along to form the ultimate family feud team for this evening game packed full of fun.

Date: Wednesday, April 24th, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Located at Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, Click here for more information

Conference: Where are we driving? Changing the Map for Non-Medical Drivers of Health

We aim to discuss the future role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in public health as catalysts for positive change in an ever-changing healthcare landscape. CHWs are a crucial workforce for building intersections between community, social, and clinical institutions and supporting communities in navigating non-medical social drivers of health. In order to do this work, CHWs need to be supported by employers, payers, and public health professionals to have an evolved role that promotes health equity and advocacy.

Date: Friday May 10th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. located at Student Center South, Click here for more information.

University Email Notifications

Due to email vendors like Google and Yahoo blocking email messages from the University, official messages from the University will now be sent to the university provided email account that ends in @central.uh.edu rather than your personal account. This ensures that you get your official communications and is consistent with University policy.

Please make sure to check your university email regularly and use it for all University-related communications. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or text the IT Support Center at 713-743-1411 for assistance.

UH Parking and Transportation Services Text Alerts

Sign up for text messaging alerts from Parking and Transportation by texting COOGPARK to 55744.

Click here to learn more.

FAFSA Delays - State Priority Deadline Extended to April 15th

The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid would like to make you aware of an important update regarding the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

State Priority Deadline Extended to April 15
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has extended the 2024-25 (FY 2025) state financial aid application priority deadline from March 15, 2024, to April 15, 2024, due to exigent circumstances related to federal aid development, as authorized under Texas Administrative Code 22.6(3).

2024-25 FAFSA Simplification Act and Delays
As a reminder, the FAFSA Simplification Act was enacted by Congress as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. This law reduces the number of questions students will have to answer on the form, makes crucial changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand Pell Grant eligibility and removes outdated restrictions to make federal student aid more accessible to all students. Due to the major changes, the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Office of Federal Student Aid informed colleges and universities earlier this month they will not be ready to send students’ completed Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs) to institutions until the first half of March at the earliest.

Please encourage students to complete their 2024-25 FAFSA applications as soon as possible to avoid any additional delays. We will continue to keep students, families and the community informed via electronic correspondence and our FAFSA Simplification Act website.

If you have any questions, we encourage you to call us at 713-743-1010, option 5, or email us at sfa@central.uh.edu.