Welcome back, Coogs!

From everyone at the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services: Welcome back for a great fall semester! We have many programs and services that focus entirely on helping you succeed, so please visit our website to find ways to stay healthy, get involved, take charge of your academic career, or get support. We are here to help you! 

Not sure if the COVID-19 vaccine is right for you? Bring It On!

Ask any question about vaccines at this student forum hosted by the Student Health Center. Our experts will be on hand to answer any question you have about COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Gabriel Aisenberg, an infectious diseases specialist at LBJ Hospital; and Dr. Derek Dawes, a hospitalist at LBJ Hospital; have been treating COVID patients for the past year, and will be taking questions on Monday, August 30 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join the Student Health Center on Zoom and get any of your questions about COVID-19 vaccines answered! 

ServeHTX Day of Service

Join us for an afternoon of service in the Houston community on August 27. Connect with new friends, learn about Houston, and make a positive impact in the Houston community. Register by August 25 at 5 p.m.

Get vaxxed, earn incentives!

The Cougar Vaccination Incentive Program is open through September 30. Completely voluntary, this program will give each student who chooses to participate $50 in ShastaBUCKS and make them eligible for other incentives! Randomly selected participants will be eligible for:

• Two semesters of paid tuition and fees (one student)
• One semester of paid tuition and fees (two students)
• Student-zoned parking permits for 2021-2022 (five students)

If you have already received your COVID-19 vaccination, please log in to AccessUH and click on the Cougar Vaccination Incentive Program icon. You will receive specific instructions how to upload your documentation for verification. Please note: this documentation will be deleted once it has been verified.

The $50 in ShastaBUCKS incentive will be distributed beginning the week of August 23 — after verification of documentation is confirmed by the Cougar Card Office — and will continue through September 30. The additional incentives of tuition and fees and parking permits will be awarded the week of October 4. For more information about the Cougar Vaccination Incentive Program, please email coogvip@uh.edu.

Fresh Check Day

Fresh Check Day is an in-person national event that seeks to bring awareness about mental health, suicide prevention, coping strategies, and collegiate mental health resources via interactive booths. When: October 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Butler Plaza by the library

Suicide Prevention Training: QPR

Join Counseling and Psychological Services every Monday and Thursday, noon to 1 p.m. to learn the skills needed to prevent suicide and create a community of care at UH. Sign up is required.

Ignite Leadership Program Applications

Are you looking to meet new people and further develop your leadership skills? Join the Ignite Leadership Program to build community within the UH family while taking your leadership journey to the next level. Ignite opens the door for mentorship and personal development through service and social activities throughout the semester. Don't miss this opportunity to grow in your leadership, apply today! Applications will be accepted through September 3, 2021.

Dance Marathon Executive Board Applications

Make fun memories, gain leadership skills, and leave your mark on the community as you join the UH Dance Marathon experience. UH Dance Marathon gives you the chance to make a difference in the lives of families at Texas Children’s Hospital by spreading awareness and raising money for pediatric illnesses. You can join the miracle-making movement by applying to be a part of the UH DM Executive Board. Applications are open, so take the first step and apply today! 

Effective Altruism Social

Get to meet alumni of Effective Altruism and the current leadership team. There will also be fun games. When: August 27, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Virtual.

Let's Talk Consultation

Informal mental health consultation is available for students, faculty and staff. Drop into the Let's Talk and chat with a Counseling and Psychological Services clinician today. Visit our website for times and locations.