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! See the full schedule below.

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

10 – 11 a.m. / Student Center

Check-In & Student Activity

11 – 11:10 a.m. / Student Center Houston Room

Welcome to UH
Brief overview of today’s events

11:10 – 11:30 a.m. / Houston Room

Academic Session Dismissal

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. / Academic Colleges

Academic College Information
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.

Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design
Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts
C.T. Bauer College of Business
Cullen College of Engineering
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
College of Natural Science and Mathematics
Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing
College of Education
Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership

1 – 3 p.m. / Student Center First Floor

Campus Tour (Optional)
An ambassador will show you some highlights of our beautiful campus. Tours will depart from the Student Center every five minutes.

1 – 2:30 p.m. / Student Center South

Shasta Roundup | Ballroom
Learn about campus departments and student organizations that provide services, programs and resources to support you during your college career.

1:15 – 1:45 p.m. / Student Center South

Applying as a Freshman | Houston Room
Learn about freshman admission requirements and upcoming deadlines.

Applying as a Transfer Student | Multipurpose Room
Learn about transfer admissions requirements, how to navigate transfer credits and the benefits of joining UH.

2 – 2:30 p.m. / Student Center South

Financing Your Education | Theater
The Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid will give you insight on how to maximize your financial aid opportunities.

2:45 – 4 p.m. / Choose Your Own Adventure

Admitted Student Session | Student Center South - Multipurpose Room

Living On-Campus Presentation | Student Center South - Houston Room
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 | Student Center South - Theater
Learn about our prestigious Honors College program, connect with current students and have your questions answered.

2:45 – 4 p.m. / Counseling Session

Individual Admissions Counseling | Student Center South - Skyline
Get your specific questions answered 1-on-1 by an admissions counselor.

Individual Financial Aid Counseling | Student Center South - Heights
Get your specific questions answered 1-on-1 by a financial aid counselor.

Lunch on Your Own
Enjoy lunch in Moody Towers Dining Commons for $11.75 per person with your Cougar Preview schedule.

Learn More

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.
Connect with Us
What’s fun to do in Houston? How challenging are college classes? What’s up with the food robots? Sign-up to receive a phone call from a current UH student ambassador and get your most pressing questions answered by current students.
Support Resources
From admission to graduation, our Enrollment Services staff is here to help you navigate your student experience at the University of Houston.