Student Support Resources
Below is a list of a few academic support services available to all enrolled students. For a list of additional services, support, and relevant student policies, please view the Campus Resource and Information Guide.
Accessible Education Center
The Accessible Education Center at the University of Houston-Downtown is committed to student success. In alignment with the University's overall efforts, the Accessible Education Center strives to empower students, foster independence, and improve academic achievement and career development. Our staff, along the UHD community, helps students to discover, develop, and reach their full academic potential and abilities. You may call us at 713-221-5078.
Room GSB 314
Center for Career and Professional Development
Whether you are choosing a major, searching for that perfect job or preparing for graduate school, the Center for Career and Professional Development is here to offer the coaching and guidance you need. Our professional career counselors are ready and willing to assist you in exploring the next chapter of your life, so start your journey with us. You may call us at 713-221-8980.
Room S402
Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning
The purpose of the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CCESL) is to prepare educated, engaged students; to strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility; to address critical societal issues; and to build partnerships of knowledge and resources with the public and private sectors to enrich and enhance curriculum, teaching, and learning, thus providing students with high impact practices that enhance their academic careers at UHD. Visit our website to learn more about the program we have to offer.
Room S417
Center of Advocacy and Community
The mission of the Center for Student Advocacy & Community is to empower students to build a more welcoming campus environment for all members of the UHD community through programming and training, and by engaging in outreach and advocacy efforts to provide holistic support to all. You may call us at 713-221-5008.
Room S370
Center for Mathematics and Statistics Support
The Center for Mathematics and Statistics Support is staffed with mathematics faculty and student assistants, and offers tutoring, calculators, computer access, and other types of aides on a walk-in basis. Visit the Math Center throughout the semester, no appointment required. It is also an excellent place to work on homework problems, so that you can receive immediate help as necessary.
Room N925
Collaborative Learning Community Center
The goal of the Collaborative Learning Community Center is to tutor and mentor all Mathematics, Computer Science, Science, and Engineering scholarship recipients, Mathematics majors, and/or Computer Science majors who are enrolled in Mathematics and Computer Science courses. As students collaborate, the younger scholars will learn to be the best they can be from the examples set forth by our upper classmen.
Room S735
Computer Labs
Visit these labs for access to PC's and the Internet. Also laptop checkout, scanners, and printers are available in these locations. View UHD Computer Labs for more information and schedules.
College of Business Tutoring Center
The College of Business Tutoring Center is a program designed to provide all College of Business students with the academic assistance they need to complete their courses. The service is offered free of charge to all College of Business students. The Tutoring Center is staffed with Instructors and highly qualified peer tutors who have successfully completed the courses they are tutoring. The tutors are available to students who many need additional help with their classes. The Tutoring Center offers a drop-in program, where appointments are not needed. You may call us at 713-221-8661.
Rooms B212 and B214
Foreign Language Lab, The
The Foreign Language Lab provides the necessary technology and space for students studying French and Spanish. All beginner Spanish courses meet at the lab at least once a week as part of their class in order to practice the language using interactive online activities. The Lab provides tutoring for French and writing-intensive Spanish classes. In addition, on-site tutors are available (Monday –Thursday) for students in SPAN 1401, 1402, 2301, and 2302. Students can also use the lab to write Spanish papers and other homework.
Room N930
Learning Connection
The Learning Connection offers regular, informal study sessions led by trained student tutors (called Supplemental Instruction Leaders) where small groups of students review notes, discuss readings and homework, and prepare for tests. Visit www.uhd.edu/academics/university-college/centers-offices/supplemental-instruction for more information and a schedule.
Room S405
Library
Need help? Ask a librarian! There are several help options to contact a librarian on the W.I. Dykes Library's homepage. Look for the help options on the right hand side. You can always call the Information Desk at 713-221-8187 during library hours. A librarian is at the desk whenever the library is open.
4th and 5th Floors, One Main Building
Library Self-Help Online Tutoring Resources
UHD online self-paced tutoring resources for writing, science, and math, which includes e-books, videos, websites, and contact information to campus resources. Visit Library Instruction for more information.
Social Sciences Statistics Lab
Tutoring support and computer lab for students enrolled in SOS 3312.
Room N1085
Science Learning Center
The Science Learning Center is a state-of-the-art, multipurpose facility dedicated to the support of science learning and teaching at many levels. The center offers a wide variety of UHD science courses, special precollege courses, teacher professional development programs, and tutoring for science courses.
Room N604
Sports and Fitness
Sports & Fitness provides members with programs and facilities that offer vigorous, fun-filled, health-promoting, physical activity conducive to wellness and personal development. Through a well-equipped recreational facility, fitness programs, intramural sports and club sports, members will be motivated to embrace a healthy life-style, which may ultimately enhance their quality of life.
Student Counseling Services
The Student Counseling Services is designed to help you maximize your health and effectiveness at home, school or work. Through this program, you receive confidential, personal support for a wide range of issues, from everyday concerns to serious problems. You may call us at 713-500-3852.
Room S445
Student Health Services
Student Health Services focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries. Clinicians provide the same primary care found in most physicians' offices (including women's health) and offer referrals to specialists in the community when necessary. Routine laboratory services, pregnancy testing, and confidential HIV testing are provided. The nurse provides health counseling on a wide variety of health issues and offers select services throughout the year. Appointments are recommended for these services. In addition, Student Health Insurance information is available on-line.
Room S445
Student Organizations
With over 50 student organizations, the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement works diligently to serve diverse needs of our students. From honor societies and Greek organizations, to cultural and social groups it is easy to get involved on campus. Contact a member of our staff if there is not an organization that fits your needs and we will be happy to help you get it started!
Room S204
Veterans Services
UHD Veterans Services assists veterans, reservists, guardsmen, and dependents of disabled or deceased veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Over 500 veterans are currently pursuing a degree at UHD. Veterans Services ensures that proper paperwork is completed, certified, and filed with the Department of Veterans Affairs so that payment of education benefits can begin. You may call us at 713-221-8622.
GSB 318
Writing and Reading Center
The Writing and Reading Center offers face-to-face or online individual consultation sessions with tutors to help students build the writing and reading strategies they need to succeed.
Room N925