Welcome to the University of Houston. We know you're busy with the start of school, but don't forget these technology tasks. They only take a few minutes and will make your stay here smoother.
Set Up Your Directory Info in myUH (PeopleSoft)
Login to AccessUH and visit myUH to make sure your official university contact information is correct. While you're there, verify that your payments and financial aid went through.
Set Up Your Computer
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Shop: Visit Cougarbyte online at www.cougarbyte.com/ or in person at the UC to get significant discounts on everything from computer hardware and software to phones and classroom clickers.
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Download: Protect your computer by downloading the free antivirus software provided by the university. While you're there, check out other free software, all available at uh.edu/software
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Connect: Much of the university is covered by a wireless network. Find out how to connect to it at uh.edu/uhwireless
Bookmark Useful Sites
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AccessUH uh.edu/AccessUH
- myUH UH Self Service is where you do everything from register for courses to pay your fees
- Blackboard is the university's official web-based coursework solution
- CougarCard
- Parking
- Software Download
- Many more
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Password Reset uh.edu/password for when you forget a university account password
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UH Information for Students uh.edu/students/ page has announcements, events, and news as well as all the links you might need in one place
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Parking Lot Availability Map www.uh.edu/police/UHlotmap.html shows how full each campus parking lot is
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Cougar Trax http://uhpublic.etaspot.net/ provides real-time campus shuttle arrival predictions
Find Your Computer Labs
There are computer labs for students throughout campus, including five that are open to all students and another 20 with limited access. Find out where they are and which are right for you at http://www.uh.edu/infotech/services/facilities-equipment/comp-labs/index.php.
