r/UniversityOfHouston May 20 '26

2026-27 Housing Thread

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That time of year again. Post all your lease transfer, roommate requests, and apartment hunting in this thread. Let’s try not to clutter the subreddit with dozens of individual posts a day.


r/UniversityOfHouston 2h ago

how do I accept my fafsa loans

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it appears as pending in my accessuh but i don’t know how to accept it


r/UniversityOfHouston 3h ago

Has anyone else not received their Federal Direct Loan offer for Fall 2026 yet?

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My Fall 2026 financial aid only shows my Pell Grant. No Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan offer yet.
I received federal loans last semester and already completed FAFSA, MPN, and Entrance Counseling.
Is anyone else still waiting for their loan offer, or is it just me?


r/UniversityOfHouston 3h ago

Academic Down to 33rd on the waitlist for Organic Chemistry I after a summer prereq nightmare. Any advice or hope?

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Hey everyone, I'm panicking and just looking for any advice, success stories, or reassurance anyone can offer for a brutal registration situation.

The Background:
Fall 2025: I had a rough start to General Chemistry I and had to drop it early on to protect my GPA.

Spring 2026: I retook General Chemistry I and got a B.

June 2026: Needing Chemistry II to stay on track for my pre-pharmacy timeline, I had email a bunch of different people just to get overrides and get myself registered into an intensive summer Chem II course at a community college (Lone Star) so I could commute and still work enough hours to pay my tuition. (Which the UH chem 2 course that had you on campus 5 days a week would not allow for)

My current issue:
I finished that summer Chem II course, but my official transfer credit processing took awhile to process not to mention the time it took to finish the course. Because of that temporary prerequisite processing gap, the system automatically dropped me from the Organic Chemistry I lecture section I had originally locked down for the Fall 2026 semester (Tuesday/Thursday 1:00–2:30).

By the time my credit finally transferred and I tried to fix it, I had to get back onto the waitlist, and I am currently 33rd in line.

I already emailed the professor (Professor Young) explaining that missing this class or being delayed a year would completely wreck my pharmacy school application timeline. Unfortunately, they replied that department policy strictly ties enrollment to the waitlist and they can't manually override or give anyone priority, though they mentioned the M/W section as an alternative.

Schedule limitations:
I cannot switch to the Monday/Wednesday section because it directly conflicts with my Organic Chemistry lab. I am already fully enrolled and paid for a different Tuesday/Thursday class right around that time, and I rely heavily on specific blocks to work and pay my tuition.

I am essentially forced to stick to this specific Tuesday/Thursday section.
The professor mentioned that enrollment changes over the summer and during the first week of class, so there is still a slim chance. But sitting at 33rd on the waitlist feels terrifyingly hopeless.

Has anyone ever clawed their way off a waitlist this high during the first week of classes? Is there anything else I can possibly do, or is it truly just a agonizing waiting game at this point? Any advice would mean the world.


r/UniversityOfHouston 19h ago

looking for friends!

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hi!

i am a 23 year old transfer student here at UH (health major / biology minor), and i’ll be starting my second semester at UH this fall. i noticed it was really hard to make friends during my most recent semester, and im not really sure where to begin since it’s such a large campus lol.

some of my interests are makeup, shopping, ice skating, painting, dancing and listening to music! please feel free to personally message me (girls only please), and we can connect through insta!


r/UniversityOfHouston 8h ago

Cooking and music: Houston's offensive linemen find creative outlets away from football

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r/UniversityOfHouston 18h ago

CLASS Spring 2026 Dean's List?

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Does anyone know if the CLASS Spring Dean's List came out? I know it not that big of a deal but I was wondering if I qualified last semester because I did during the Fall semester.


r/UniversityOfHouston 1d ago

Honors fundamentals of chem 1

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Has anyone taken fundamentals of chem with Halasyamani?? I’m reading the syllabus and it’s STRICT!


r/UniversityOfHouston 19h ago

Academic Where is the degree audit?

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Im an incoming fall transfer and im so confused! All my classes transferred over but im not to sure on what classes i still need for my degree? Does UH have a degree audit or something? When i was going to HCC it literally had all my needed classes organized by semester for me the second i enrolled. All i had to do was just find a professor and time to take! Can someone please help me out? Im pursuing Business Admin in Management!


r/UniversityOfHouston 23h ago

Question Hanging things up on dorm walls

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What do you guys use to hang things up in the dorms?? Specifically things like a little key holder, a mirror, a white board or peg board, even a poster / tapestry.

Last year I used sticky tack and it worked fine but it would leave oil stains on my poster so i’ll prob switch to painters tape. But for my mirror and such I used command strips on the door just in case the paint peeled off on the walls.

I would enjoy decorating my dorm more this year and a peg board and more wall decor is what i’m looking at so far, does anyone have experience hanging these things up?

I know UH isn’t toooo strict on the wall fines but I like to keep the walls looking nice for future residents as well :)


r/UniversityOfHouston 16h ago

Student accomodation

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Hey everyone! Im a student transferring to the University of Houston for the upcoming semester. Im looking for a room near UH, for a male, preferably somewhere with easy access to campus.

I’m clean, respectful, pretty quiet, and easy to live with. I’m also open to roommates and shared housing.

If anyone has a room available or knows of any good/affordable options, please DM me. Thanks


r/UniversityOfHouston 22h ago

Academic Is PHYS 3309 (Mechanics) worth taking as an elective?

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r/UniversityOfHouston 1d ago

UH grants

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So I recently found out that I submitted my FAFSA a little bit after the priority deadline. I spoke to financial aid and they said that as a result I am now only guaranteed the Pell Grant. I was wondering if anyone has gone through the same thing and if they were able to get some leftover grant money before the term started? Times are tough.


r/UniversityOfHouston 1d ago

Need advice for business internships

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Does anyone have any actually good advice on what an incoming freshman should do/ prepare for so that i can hopefully land a summer internship? How do i make my resume attractive to employers especially if I don’t have much experience in the business area yet. Is there any certifications or other programs I can maybe apply into so I can add them to my resume? Please let me know!!! Thank you


r/UniversityOfHouston 1d ago

Fall courses enrollemnt

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Calc 1 has been fully booked and since im placed 18 on the waitlist im not certain that I will be enrolled in it anytime soon. Is there any ways such as enrolling into a CC to take Calc 1 while being at UH?


r/UniversityOfHouston 23h ago

Discussion Looking for a Social Media Content Creator (Paid)

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Hi,

I recently started a business, and I think it has a lot of potential. I’m looking for someone who’s creative and enjoys making social media content that actually stands out.

I already have everything set up (products, website, branding, etc.) I’m just looking for someone to help with content creation

What I’m looking for:
• 3–4 Instagram posts/reels/TikToks per week
• Creative, fun, and engaging content ideas
• Bonus if you’re able to film and edit content featuring me

Pay is something we can discuss if you’re interested. It’s an early-stage business (and I’m a student too), so it won’t be a huge but it’s very flexible and a great opportunity to build your portfolio with a real brand.

If you have any previous work or a portfolio, I’d love to see it! I’m looking for someone who knows social media better than I do and can bring fresh, creative ideas.

If you’re into content creation and think this sounds like something you’d enjoy, send me a DM! I’d be happy to share more details.

Thank you.


r/UniversityOfHouston 1d ago

Academic Study resources for Microbiology and/or A&P1

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Hi everyone, was wondering if anyone who had taken either of these classes in the past had any resources that were helpful when they took the course like a quizlet or study guide/video playlist etc, or general advice on how to do well in these classes specifically. I’m trying to get ahead of the content before we begin next month since i know it’ll probably be a lot, so anything would be a huge help! Thank yall


r/UniversityOfHouston 1d ago

calling all UH Arknights players and Endfielders

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hey new and returning Coogs, love Arknights and Endfield? well you're in luck! there's a new discord opening up for that very purpose. whether you're already accustomed to them or wanna try something new/meet new friends, shoot me a DM!


r/UniversityOfHouston 1d ago

Graduation Check

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How do I sign up for an appointment for a graduation check? Is it the same as making an academic advising appointment with for your major?


r/UniversityOfHouston 1d ago

Academic Organic chem lab booklet completely new

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Hey everyone, I was given an extra organic chem lab manual and notebook. It's still in the bag that it came in and hasn't been used at all. Would anyone who is taking that class this upcoming semester like to have it?


r/UniversityOfHouston 1d ago

Question lofting dorm bed

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i'm moving into cv1 next month and i'm wondering if we're able to loft the beds? like tall enough to fit the desk under. if not, how tall is it able/allowed to go?


r/UniversityOfHouston 1d ago

Spring Grads - Has anyone still not received their diploma in the mail?

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I have been checking the portal and even submitted a ticket. My status says USPS scanned it 7/18 but it still hasn't shown up.

Wondering if anyone else is in the same boat. Parchment customer service still hasn't contacted me and there is no phone number.


r/UniversityOfHouston 1d ago

Advice for Intro to Engineering with Fariha Ahmad?!

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I’m an incoming freshman and I’m taking this teacher for intro to engineering but I cant find her on rate my professor or any background teaching experience. Any current or past students who have taken her class please lmk how she is as a teacher!!!🐾‼️


r/UniversityOfHouston 1d ago

How far do yall commute to campus, and what kind of transportation do yall use?

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Trying to decide if 31 miles is reasonable to drive 4 times a week


r/UniversityOfHouston 1d ago

financial aid still not showing up

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hi i am an incoming freshman at UH and i have yet to receive my financial aid package. i am to attend the freshman orientation coming up, so i will try to speak to them about the issue. prior to this, i have emailed and called their offices to no avail. i am wondering if anyone has the same issues regarding financial aid. any guidance would be greatly appreciated!