University Centers

A.D. Bruce Religion Center

The A. D. Bruce Religion Center is the focal point for many on-campus religious activities. The building is a bustling center of many ongoing educational programs and activities dealing with religious issues. It also offers a place for both quiet meditation and spiritual growth.

The center provides office space and facilities for eleven charter denominations. University of Houston students, faculty, and staff often use the center for programs, meetings, and other important special occasions. Several general purpose rooms are also available for worship, study, discussions, and reflection. The Religion Center also has two chapels, one large and one small, available for weddings on the weekends.

Building Hours:
Monday — Sunday
8:00AM — 10:00PM
Closed during official University holidays.

Administrative Services and Operations

282 University Center
(832) 842-6260

Serving as the central office of the University Centers, the UC Administration Office is home to Keith T. Kowalka, Assistant Vice President for Student Development and Executive Director of the University Center. Feel free to stop by and find out what is happening at the UC!

Work Order Request Form (pdf)

Bookstore

UC First Floor
(713)748-0923
WEBSITE

The UH Bookstore is your campus provider of required course textbooks, school supplies, Cougar Spirit merchandise and much more. The bookstore also donates $20,000 annually for scholarships at the University. Thanks for supporting your campus bookstore and your university.

Business Office

274 University Center
(832) 842-6150

Located on the second floor of the UC, the UC Business Office offers services to students, faculty and staff. Locker rentals are available for on-campus storage. The UC Business Office also sells tickets at discounted prices and International Student IDs for students traveling abroad.

Office Hours:
Monday — Friday: 8:00am — 5:00pm

Cat's Back Events

Each fall, the University of Houston welcomes students to campus with a celebratory roar. The Cat’s Back event, this year themed “Be One” is an afternoon of activities designed to entertain, inform and inspire. This year, The Cat's Back, "Be One" event is on Wednesday, August 24th from 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. at the University Center.

This event is now in its ninth year, and faculty and staff members are encouraged to help make this a day to remember for both new and returning students. A full schedule of Cat's Back related events will is available at www.uh.edu/thecatsback.

“The excitement and anticipation for this event continues to grow, it offers students the perfect opportunity to make friends, have fun and learn what Cougar pride is all about."

-Keith Kowalka
Assistant Vice President for Student Development
Chair, Cat's Back

Center for Student Involvement

51 University Center
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-3031
WEBSITE

Phone: 832-842-6245
Fax: 713-743-5170

Office Hours:

M — Th: 8:00am — 8:00pm; Fri: 8:00am — 6:00pm (school year)
M — F: 8:00am — 5:00pm (summer, winter break, and spring break)

New On Call Hours:

Activities Advisors are available to assist student groups
M, W, Th 9:00am — 5:00pm, Tue 1:00pm — 5pm, Fri 9:00am — 1:00pm

Located in the University Center Underground, the Center for Student Involvement provides services for Registered Student Organizations, offers advising and training for students leading organizations, connects students with opportunities to be involved on campus, and supports many major student organizations at the University of Houston.

Children's Learning Centers

109 Children's Learning Centers
(832) 842-0500
WEBSITE

The University of Houston Children's Learning Centers provides a high quality program for preschool children of University of Houston students, faculty and staff. The environment prepared for the children offers a variety of activities to intrigue and stimulate the young learner.

View the brochure.

Cougar Byte

11 University Center
(713) 748-7201
WEBSITE

Cougar Byte, a computer store located on the arbor level of the UC, has computers, calculators, computer-related supplies, printers and a wide variety of software and hardware available for discount sale to students, faculty and staff. Cougar Byte is also the authorized computer repair service center for the University of Houston.

Creation Station

65 University Center Underground
(832) 842-6200
WEBSITE

CreationStation, located in the UC Underground, is a unique multi-service center on campus offering a full compliment of services involving computer graphics and much more!

Dean of Students Office

252 University Center
(832) 842-6182
WEBSITE

When you don't know where to go for assistance, visit the Dean of Students Office. That's the suggestion of the staff members who provide assistance to all students with university-related concerns through the Dean of Students Ombudservice. The Dean of Students staff members will provide assistance directly to students or make referrals to others on campus who can help.

Dining Services

Suite 102 of Calhoun Lofts
832-842-5989
WEBSITE

Stay on campus and enjoy the widest variety of campus food offerings around! National brands, comfort foods, ethnic-inspired dishes, display cooking, convenience stores, gourmet coffee, smoothies, sushi, and snacks are but a few highlights of your dining program!

Hours of Operation:

• UC Food Court
• UC Satellite Food Court

• Catering Guide
• UC Food & Beverage Policies
• Student Event Catering Fund

Center for Leadership and Fraternity & Sorority Life

52 University Center
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-3049
832.842.4955
713.743.0725 (fax)
clfsl@uh.edu
WEBSITE

Office Hours

Monday — Friday: 8:00am — 5:00pm

Twitter: UH_CLFSL
Facebook: Center for Leadership and Fraternity & Sorority Life

Established in 2010, the Center prepares students to create positive change in their organizations and communities through leadership development education, involvement in fraternities and sororities, and involvement in volunteer activities. Through direct student advising and educational initiatives designed to advance student learning, the Center for Leadership and Fraternity & Sorority Life promotes critical thinking and values-based decision making designed to better our local and global communities.

UC Games Room

UC Arbor Level
(832) 842-6202

Regular Semester Hours:

• Monday — Wednesday: 8:00am — 11:45pm
• Thursday: 8:00am — 12:45am
• Friday: 8:00am — 1:45am
• Saturday: 10:00am — 1:45am
• Sunday: 1:00pm — 11:45pm

Holiday and Semester Break Hours:

• Monday — Thursday: 9:00am — 11:45pm
• Friday: 9:00am — 1:45am
• Saturday: 10:00am — 1:45am
• Sunday: 1:00pm — 11:45pm

"Where fun and games are found on campus! The UC Games Room, located on the Arbor level, has bowling lanes, pool tables, table tennis, pinball and the latest video games, all for a small charge. The UC Games Room is available for individual or group usage/reservations. Bowling leagues are formed each semester with tournaments taking place throughout the school year."

Summer Bowling League

Jonorr's Salon

34 University Center Arbor Level
(832) 842-6240

Hours of Operation:

• Monday — Friday 9:00am — 6:00pm

LGBT Resource Center

LGBT Resource Center
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
University Center, Rm. 279A
713-743-5463
WEBSITE
Facebook

The LGBT Resource Center seeks to create an environment of inclusion and acceptance for all LGBT students, staff and faculty. Through outreach, programming, education, advocacy, leadership and visibility, we strive to strengthen the UH LGBT community and to eliminate attitudes of homophobia, heterosexism, and gender identity oppression. Annual events such as National Coming Out Day are sponsored by the Center. It also provides a broad range of resources, activities, and support services such as a lending library, mentoring program, Cougar Ally Training, and a weekly Brown Bag Social Lunch.

Reservations Office

UC Event Services
UC Conference and Reservation Services (UC CARS) Office
210 University Center
(832) 842-6168
WEBSITE

Students, campus departments, and off-campus groups sponsoring nonprofit events can use the UC at an economical rate. We serve various groups ranging in size from 10 to 1000 persons. Events vary from conferences, seminars, workshops and symposiums to private functions. Located in the center of an excellent academic and learning enviroment, the staff in the UC Conference and Reservation Services Office can assist you in many areas. Visit the UC Event Services page to learn more.

UC Satellite

(713) 743-5297

Located on the northwest side of campus, near the liberal arts colleges, the UC Satellite offers services similar to those at the University Center. but on a smaller scale.

For food service menus & hours visit:
UH DINING

Hours of Operation:

• Monday — Thursday: 7:00am —8:00pm
• Friday: 7:00am — 5:00pm
• Saturday — Sunday: Closed

Satellite Games Room:

• Monday — Thursday: 9:00am —8:00pm
• Friday: 9:00am — 4:00pm
• Saturday — Sunday: Closed

Shasta's Cones and More

University Center Arbor Level, Room 32D
(832) 842-6203

Shasta's Cones and More offers featuring Blue Bell ice cream treats located on the Arbor level of the UC. Stop in get a tasty treat today.

Student Information and Assistance Center

University Center Room 125
Phone: (832) 842-6257

Regular semester hours:

• Monday — Friday: 8:00am — 7:00pm
• Saturday: 10:00am — 6:00pm
• Sunday: 1:00pm — 6:00pm

The Student Information and Assistance Center (SIAC) is available to the general University of Houston community as well as to the members of the visiting public. The SIAC provides information on a variety of campus-related services and activities to the general University of Houston community and serve as a drop-off, delivery, and distribution point for many UH departmental forms and documents.

This service is especially helpful for students who attend classes in the evenings or after many UH departmental offices have ceased daily operations. It enables the evening and nontraditional students to submit and pickup institutional forms and documents at nontraditional operating hours and thus lessen the potential for interference with their work schedules. The SIAC is funded by Student Service Fee.

Veterans' Services Office

268 University Center
(832) 842-6190
WEBSITE

UH maintains the largest and most comprehensive information resource and academic support department for student veterans of any college/university in the state of Texas. The VSO works closely with the VA certifying officials in the Registar's Office in supporting the unique needs of today's student veterans.

UH Wellness

UH Wellness has closed their UC office in room 35 due to our renovation project .
WEBSITE

UH Wellness promotes a supportive environment for achieving a healthy lifestyle. This service provides information, referral and educational programs on stress management, prevention of alcohol and other drug abuse, sexual health, healthy relationships and related issues. Students and others are welcome to visit.

Women's Resource Center

279A University Center
Houston, TX 77204-4014
Phone: (832) 842-6191
FAX:  (713) 743-5097
WEBSITE

The Goals of the Women's Resource Center are:

• To provide a comfortable place where faculty, staff, and students can come to seek information on a variety of topics, obtain confidential referrals to appropriate campus and community resources, and discuss issues of concern.
• To educate the University of Houston community on topics that concern women.
• To identify and research issues that affect University of Houston women.
• To serve as a liaison between women on campus and the administration working with the University Commission on Women.
• To celebrate the achievements of University of Houston women.

Woodforest National Bank

UC Second Floor
(713) 743-1080
WEBSITE

A full-service bank that includes personal and business savings and checking accounts, student loans, personal and corporate VISA and Master Card credit services, personal and commercial loans, mortgages, individual retirement accounts, direct deposit, international services, travelers checks, brokerage services and payroll services.