What is the 5X Project: Disconnected but Not Invisible?

As part of the Texas Higher Education (THE) Collaborative for Wellbeing, University of Houston is expected to complete different activities that lead to better student outcomes. The most current milestone, the 5X Project: Disconnected but Not Invisible, consists of examining strategies to support students with disabilities who are not registered at the Justin Dart Jr., Student Accessibility Center in finding and engaging with their people and community. The concept is to test strategies with 5 students of this population that will help them feel a greater sense of belonging, then scale learnings to more students and, ultimately, positively shift the culture of University of Houston.

Why is the 5X Project needed?

- WISHES, 2025

What can students who participate in the 5X Project expect?

Participants will be connected with a peer mentor at University of Houston that will support them in finding and engaging with their community via monthly meetups, events, and resource navigation. Participants who complete this free semester-long program will receive $125 in gift cards of their choice, a certificate of recognition, and a swag pack. Most importantly, participants will build lasting peer relationships, connect to UH resources, and feel seen.

How can a student participate in the 5X Project?

To participate in the 5X Project and find your community at University of Houston, complete the interest form below.

To become a peer mentor who helps fellow Coogs find their people, apply below. Peer mentors that complete their commitments for the 8-week program will receive $100 in gifts cards of their choice, a certificate of recognition, and a swag pack.