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Welcome Back!
We are so excited to welcome you back to the new school year, Coogs! Whether this is your first time living on campus or you’re a returning resident, the first week of classes is crucial in setting yourself up for success. Here are a few ways to maximize your first week and get on the road to a successful semester.
In colleges and universities around the globe, students are gearing up for the start of a new semester. With the first day of school soon approaching, now is the perfect time to set yourself up for a successful semester. Follow these tips to maximize your first week of school!
Organize
1. Clean Your Virtual Space
Is your computer cluttered with files and documents from previous school years? In a world that is shifting toward virtual learning tools such as Blackboard and Canvas, keeping up your at-home workspace space will be to your advantage this semester. Completing tasks such as deleting unwanted files, categorizing your documents into folders and clearing out desktop clutter will allow you to start the year with a clean slate.
2. Become Familiar with Your Campus' Resources
Colleges and universities house a wide variety of resources and services that you can utilize throughout the year! To maximize your first semester, be sure to familiarize yourself with the unique services that your campus offers. Many schools offer resources such as career advising, tutoring, mental health services, public transportation access and more. Visit your school's website to learn more about what resources you can take advantage of as a student.
Prepare
1. Take Time to Destress
Finding yourself feeling some first-day nerves? Taking time for self-care will help you feel ready to conquer your classes. Activities like spending time outdoors or making plans with friends are great ways to recharge. Setting aside time to reflect by participating in mindfulness activities such as guided meditations or journaling are other ways to feel ready for the semester ahead. Above all, remember that you got this!
2. Get a Good Night's Sleep
The start of a new semester takes a lot of energy. Making sure that you get a restful night's sleep of 8+ hours before your first day will ensure you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start the semester strong. Taking it easy by relaxing the night before your first day will help ensure get an essential snooze.
Connect
1. Be Present During Syllabus Week
During your first week on campus, remember to be present during your classes. While you may find that your first week is more focused on reviewing syllabi and less on class content, it is still imperative to put forth your best effort! Taking actions like introducing yourself to your professors, writing down important dates in your calendar and participating in class discussions will help you build successful habits. It can be difficult to develop a routine later in the semester, so make sure to start your year off on the right foot.
2. Make a Friend in Each Class
While the lessons you learn in class are important, developing connections with your peers is just as crucial. During your first week, try to make a friend in each of your classes. Having a familiar face in every class will help you maximize your college experience. Throughout the year, you and your peers can support each other by forming study groups and teaming up for group projects. Every campus is full of so many amazing individuals. Be sure to make the most of every connection you make!
By taking the time to prepare, organize and connect this school year, you will be ready to maximize your first week! Best of luck!
Cougar Move-in & Opening Week Recap
With the hot and steamy days of Cougar Move-in our rear view, we are sharing a few candid moments – captured by the Student Housing & Residential Life’s (SHRL) Marketing & Communications staff of this year’s effort to move 6,000-plus Coogs into their home away from home for the 2024-2025 academic year. We saw new and returning students converge on the 海角社区 campus excited and ready to take on the fall semester. And in true Cougar fashion, SHRL staff and campus volunteers were on hand to welcome residents and offer a helping hand.
View photos from Cougar Move-in . Many thanks to all who contributed to making this year’s #CougarMoveIn a success!
Who’s Coming to Your House?
A significant part of our campus residential community is being social, but are you being socially safe? As the semester begins, you will meet your neighbors, see new faces and make new friends, but keeping your residence hall safe is key. Uninvited guests in your residence hall can present issues. Watch out for fellow residents by guarding against “tailgating” in your residence hall.
Things to Remember:
- Each building has specific card access.
- Every resident should swipe their card for entry - no matter if the door is already open.
- Guests should be met and accompanied by the person they are visiting.
- Do not pass off your Cougar Card to others.
- Kindly tell others waiting to enter behind you that they must swipe their card for
- tracking purposes.
Student Housing & Residential Life staff want your space to be your home away from home, so let’s all do our part to help all Cougars feel safe and secure on campus.
Whose House? Your House!
Meet Your FIRs
The Faculty-in-Residence (FIR) program at 海角社区 gives students the opportunity to interact with professors outside of the classroom. Six faculty from an array of disciplines live on campus and work closely with Student Housing & Residential Life staff members to provide programming opportunities for residents that support student learning, engagement and success.
Learn more about our FIRs on the and say “hello” the next time you see them around campus!
ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES
Campus Resource Listing
Helpful resources for UH students.
Campus Dining
832-842-9053
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
713-743-5454
Cougar Cupboard
FIXIT
713-743-4948
Learning Advancements for UNdergraduate Cougars of Houston (LAUNCH)
713-743-5411
Parking & Transportation
832-842-1097
Student Health Center
713-743-5151
Student Housing & Residential Life
713-743-6000
海角社区 Police Department
713-743-3333
CoogsCARE
At the 海角社区 (UH), we prioritize your well-being. In addition to you practicing self-care, we emphasize the importance of fostering a community that looks out for our fellow Coogs. UH has several resources to support your mental health and overall wellness with the CoogsCARE platform available online: /coogs-care/.
In times of crisis, immediate support is available through CAPS crisis support 24/7: 713-743-5454, text 988, or chat online at 988 Lifeline Chat and Text.
4 Ways to FIXIT
Student Housing & Residential Life strives to provide convenient, comfortable and secure residence halls. If you come across any maintenance issues in your room, suite or residential building, please report it through the UH maintenance system, FIXIT. There are four ways to contact FIXIT to create a service request: Call 713-743-4948 or 3-4948 (FIXIT) on campus, text or email to Fixit@uh.edu or online to AccessUH and find the FIXIT icon.
Remember, maintenance issues must be reported before an attempt to resolve is made by UH Facilities.
Residents should submit a FIXIT request to ensure maintenance issues are resolved by facilities in a timely manner.
Staff in UH Facilities are working hard to respond to requests in the order they are received in addition to building emergencies. If you have reported an issue and have not experienced a resolution, please visit the front desk of your residence hall for assistance.
Let’s work together to make UH living communities the best they can be!
Residential Community Improvements
Student Housing & Residential Life (SHRL) partners with 海角社区 facilities and contractors to ensure upgrades and renovations are performed as needed. All upgrades are aimed at ensuring residential communities are conducive to student achievement by ensuring a modern, secure environment where students can gather, study and take part in programming. Learn more about the completed and in-progress projects students encounter in their day-to-day activities on the SHRL Website.
LAUNCH
Reach your academic goals with LAUNCH this semester!
LAUNCH helps undergraduate students and academic success with resources like FREE, in-person tutoring sessions for more than 80 courses. Tutoring sessions are available as drop-ins or one on ones throughout the semester.
Other resources provided through LAUNCH include academic coaching, success workshops, Texas Success Initiative assistance, graduate student support and print materials on topics like time management and test anxiety.
To learn more about LAUNCH, including the weekly tutoring schedule, visit .