Spring Welcome Back

Signature Events

Party in the Park
Party in the Park is an event for new and returning students to connect with University Sponsored Organizations and Affiliated Organizations (USOs and AOs) to learn more about what programs, events, and engagement opportunities students have throughout the year.
Aug 21 4:00 pm

Playfair
Come out to Playfair! The ultimate icebreaker! Students will be able to meet new friends and wind down before the first day of classes with this interactive activity. Get ready for an hour of fun activities and end it with a free t-shirt!
Aug 22 6:00 pm

Student Centers Welcome Back
Welcome Back to campus with a blast from the past! Explore all the fun and resources the Student Centers has to offer in this “Back to the Future” themed event.
Aug 24 11:00 am

Explore the Powerhouse
Wander through campus to discover departments and resources. Get free souvenirs from your UH travels to start your semester right! The more stops you visit, the more you can win.
Aug 25-26 10:00 am

The Cat's Back
The Cat’s Back welcomes both new and returning students to campus. At this event, you will be connected with student organizations, eat free food, participate in fun activities, and have chances to win some awesome prizes! Come make new friends and find your fit in this new year!
Aug 25-26 4:00 pm

Candlelight
Candlelight is a tradition during the summer orientation program. Students have the opportunity to surround Cullen Family Plaza, light a candle and sing the Alma Mater, and be inducted as a member of the University of Houston community as a Cougar. Prior to attending Candlelight, please complete the Daily Self-Assessment outlined by the University.
Aug 26 8:30 pm

Glow Party
After an exciting first week of the new semester, relax and have fun at Glow Party. Get free glow items, dance to music, eat good food and meet new friends to celebrate the start of a new semester! Get ready for a night of glow and lots of paint!
Aug 26 9:00 pm

WOW Day of Service
Join us for ServeHTX: an afternoon of service in the Houston Community! Projects will include gardening, neighborhood clean-ups, sorting food donations, and more. Transportation, lunch, a t-shirt, and materials required for service projects will be provided for all volunteers. Register for ServeHTX: WOW Day of Service
Aug 27 12:00 pm

Cage Rage
Enjoy live music, inflatables, plenty of selfie booths, lots of great raffle prizes, skills challenges, and much more! Don't miss your chance to pick up your FREE student ticket to the Texas Kickoff at NRG Stadium.
Aug 27 6:00 pm

Cultural Taste of Houston
Cultural Taste of Houston is a food festival with food trucks. We invite local cultural restaurants from all over the greater Houston area to campus, to showcase their most popular and tasty menu items. Come enjoy pop-up shops, live performances, and food samples from Houston's best restaurants!
Aug 30 11:00 am

Commuter Kick-Off
Sep 1 11:00 am
Commuter Student Services welcomes all new and returning commuter students to participate in this year’s event featuring commuter resources, giveaways, a drawing for gas cards, and much more! Come out and see why it's so great to be a commuter student at the University of Houston!

Greek-A-Palooza
Greek-A-Palooza is an exciting event where UH students will be able to connect with and learn more about the different fraternities and sororities on campus. It’s a fun-filled event with music, activities, and games that you don’t want to miss. Come Discover the UH Greek in You!
Sep 1 4:00 pm

Canceled - InfraRED
Reschedule date TBD
Let Weeks of Welcome continue as we kick off this year’s InfraRED with a throwback to the days of roller rinks and arcades! Join us in the Houston Room on the second floor of the Student Centers for a night of fun, food, and flipbooks! You’ll be able to play arcade games, grab some pizza, make a keepsake flipbook, and yes, show off your skating skills on the roller rink floor.
Sep 2 7:00 pm
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