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Retention and Graduation Initiatives

Graduation Initiatives for Students

You're never alone on the path to graduation. The Degree Completion Team and our Peer Assistant Leaders (PALs) are here to support you with personalized guidance, helpful resources, just-in-time reminders, and peer-to-peer success coaching. 

How We Support You

Whether you're planning your next semester, thinking ahead to graduation, or just need additional guidance, we're ready to help. 

Meet with a Degree Completion Specialist or PAL to review your academic progress, create a clear, achievable plan to graduate, and get connected to the faculty and staff in your college. 
We’ll help you understand registration holds, incomplete grades, or other enrollment issues that might slow you down and guide your through the process to resolve them.
If you're on academic warning or probation, we’ll make sure you understand the impact of future enrollment choices, and connect you with strategies and programs to help you bounce back.
We will keep you informed with personalized updates about key academic deadlines, milestones, and campus resources.
PALs are here to help you navigate the ups and downs of college life. Through one-on-one Peer Success Coaching, they’ll support you in setting goals, building confidence, and connecting with the right resources at UH.

Get Connected 

  • Meet with a Degree Completion Specialist
    Schedule an appointment to talk about your academic progress, challenges, or graduation plan.
  • Find a PAL
    Talk with a Peer Assistant Leader for one-on-one support.
  • Need Help Now?
    Contact Us or visit our office to find immediate support.
    • By phone: 713-743-02589
    • In person: Visit us at Tech Commons Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. We are located at the back entrance of the MD Anderson Library, across from the Student Center. View map to Tech Commons.

Success Through Peer Support

Many students who connect with Peer Assistant Leaders (PALs) share how impactful it is to talk with someone who truly understands the student experience at UH. PALs have helped students:

  • Regain confidence after academic setbacks by offering encouragement and sharing strategies that worked for them.
  • Navigate university processes like registration, financial aid, and academic petitions with greater clarity.
  • Build stronger connections to campus resources and communities, helping students feel more supported and less isolated.
  • Stay accountable to their goals through regular check-ins and personalized peer coaching.
  • Whether it’s a quick conversation or ongoing support, students often say that working with a PAL helped them feel more capable, connected, and confident in their path to graduation.