The University of Houston, including UH at Sugar Land and Katy, will close at 3:00 pm on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, due to inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Nicholas. UH will remain closed through Tuesday, Sept. 14. 

Our residence halls will remain open. Flooding, power outages, interruptions in air conditioning, and other challenges can happen in weather emergencies. Please submit a FIXIT request or contact your hall staff to report any issues as soon as possible. 
 
Stay Informed 

• Watch your email for updates from UH and UH Student Housing and Residential Life. 

• Check news sources for weather and roadway information often. 

• Avoid driving and check roadways before traveling. 

• Go to www.readyharris.org for hurricane preparedness information and to sign up for Ready Harris Alerts to stay informed. 

• Follow trusted sources such as National Weather Service Houston-Galveston, Harris County Flood Control District, and ReadyHarris.  

Check UH Alerts 

• The University of Houston will update this site when new information is available. 

Update Your Information 

• Update your UH Alert contact information here in order to receive emergency messages on your personal devices. 

Personal Preparation 

• Review this emergency preparedness list for information on what you need to do before a storm. 

• Students with disabilities may want to contact roommates, friends, or family members for assistance in evacuating. 

• In case transportation and roadways are impacted: 

• Have food and water available in your room. 

• Have medications, toiletries, face coverings, other PPE, and other essential items available in your room. 

In-Hall Contacts 

• Residents should contact the front desk of their hall if they have questions. 

• If there is not a person at the desk, look for an “on-call” phone number that will be posted. 

Parking for Residents 

• Residential students can park in the Elgin Street Garage beginning at noon today (Monday, Sept. 13). 

• You must have a valid UH permit to park your vehicle until the storm threat is over. 

UH Dining Information 

• Moody Dining Commons - Open until 9 pm  

• Cougar Woods Dining Commons - Open until 9 pm 

• University Lofts Market - Closing at 7 pm  

• Cougar Village Market - Closing at 9 pm 

• For the most up-to-date hours please visit https://dineoncampus.com/uh/hours-of-operation. 

We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available. 

Student Housing & Residential Life 
housing@uh.edu 
713-743-6000 

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