The University of Houston

Motto                 In Tempore (Latin)
Motto in                 English In Time
Established        1927
Type                  State university
Endowment       US$589.8 million[1]
Budget               US$1.01 billion[2]
President           Renu Khator, PhD
Provost              Paula Myrick Short, PhD[3]
Academic staff     3,624[4]
Students             40,747[4]
Undergraduates 32,760[4]
Postgraduates        7,987[4]
Location                 Houston, Texas (USA)
Campus                 Urban, 667 acres (2.70 km²)
Former names       University of Houston–University Park (1983–1991)
Colors                 Scarlet red and albino white
Sports                Houston Cougars
Nickname          Cougars
Mascot              Shasta
Affiliations          University of Houston System, URA, ORAU, GCU
Website                   uh.edu

General Phone Numbers

UH Information — 713-743-CALL (2255)

Official University of Houston Mailing Address
University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Rd.
Houston, TX 77004

Emergency Information

UH Emergency Web Site —
UH Police Department
(713) 743-0600 (non-emergency)
(713) 743-3333 (emergency) or 911
UH Fire Department — (713) 743-1635 or 911
Up-To-Date Information — (713) 743-2255
University Communication (For the Media) — (713) 743-3065
Admissions & Financial Aid

Admissions - (713) 743-1010
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Financial Aid Phone: (713) 743-1010
Scholarships Phone: (713) 743-3722
Welcome Center
M - Tu: 8:00am - 7:00pm
W - Fr: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Registration & Enrollment

Student Financial Services (Bursar's Office)
Customer Service Phone: (713) 743-1010
Tax Info Phone: (713) 743-1098

Registration & Academic Records — (713)
New Student Orientation — (713) 743-1010

Employment
Human Resources Customer Service — (713) 743-5770

Cougar Athletics Home
Ticket Office — (713) 743-9444

Information Technology — (713) 743-1411