Retention and Graduation Initiatives

Student Success From Day One.

Guiding students with tailored support throughout their academic journey.

Your Path. Our Purpose.

From orientation to graduation, we’re with you every step of the way.

Your academic journey begins with a strong foundation. Through New Student Orientation and First Year Programs, we help you transition into college life with confidence, providing opportunities to build connections within the UH community, and establish this campus as your home away from home. But our support doesn’t stop there. From your first semester to your final year, our dedicated Degree Completion Team and Peer Assistant Leaders (PALs) are here to guide you with personalized support, proactive outreach, and peer mentorship.

And we don’t just support students, we collaborate closely with faculty and staff, offering data-informed insights, hands-on assistance, and strategic partnerships to help identify challenges early and keep every student on track. Together, we create a campus culture where success is shared and every Cougar has the support they need to thrive.

Your Academic Journey

  • Your First Year

    Start your first year strong with New Student Programs. New Student Orientation and Cougar Dens help you make a smooth transition to university life. Whether you're a freshman or transfer student, we’re here to support your college journey from day one community-building events and helpful resources tailored to your needs.

  • Staying on Track

    Stay on track with personalized support, planning tools, and year-by-year guidance through Cougar Tracks. Whether it's choosing courses, managing time, or setting goals, these resources help you stay focused, work through challenges, and move toward graduation with confidence and a clear academic path. 

  • Graduation Initiatives

    The Degree Completion Team and PALs provide proactive, personalized support. Using data-informed strategies, they identify students needing help and offer targeted interventions. Collaborating with faculty and staff, they help students overcome challenges and stay focused on achieving academic success and graduation goals. 

  • When You Need Help

    Peer Assistant Leaders (PALs) are experienced UH students who understand what it’s like to navigate college life. Whether you're figuring out university processes, balancing responsibilities, or just need someone to talk to, PALs offer relatable, one-on-one support to help you make sense of the complex parts of being a student.

Your Four Year Degree

Introducing UHin4 

The UHin4 program is a partnership between the University and students to support graduation within 4 years. It provides a comprehensive graduation plan to help students navigate the college experience. UHin4 outlines a strategy to guide and support students through a degree program from Day 1. Students and parents save time and money when students follow a 4-year graduation plan to more quickly enter the workforce or begin graduate studies.

 

For Campus Partners

The Degree Completion Team collaborates with faculty and staff to identify and address barriers that may prevent students from progressing toward graduation. Our Degree Completion Specialists provide personalized support, respond to referrals, and offer data-driven insights to help students stay on track.

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