Reflecting the diversity of the greater Houston region, UHD is a comprehensive community in which enthusiastic staff and faculty scholars actively engage and support students in undergraduate and graduate programs.

The University of Houston - Downtown is about student success, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, integrity and service. UHD faculty and staff members are committed to providing students with quality educational opportunities and helping them achieve their educational goals.

To respond to the students’ needs to access education anytime, anywhere, the University of Houston-Downtown offers several degree programs online to complement programs available online through community colleges. Students complete the required lower level course work at a community college. UHD provides the upper division course work online for several degrees. 

Classes offered are identical to those earned on campus, and may be transferred to any other accredited institution. Students in the programs are not limited to online courses but can also take courses on campus or at UHD’s off-campus locations at their convenience. And, students can attend classes without leaving home through cable TV or videotaped courses. UHD’s Office of Online Degree Programs provides support to students completing degrees online. This office will provide direct online advising and assistance with services such as admissions, academic advising, registration, and financial aid.

Financial Aid
The UHD offers a variety of financial aid programs to assist undergraduate and graduate students in meeting educational costs. The programs include scholarships, grants, loans and work-study, which may be awarded in a variety of combinations and amounts to meet individual student needs. For the reason that funds are limited in many programs, it is important to begin the application process early and complete the necessary applications properly and on time.

Most federal and state aid is awarded on the basis of proven financial need rather than academic achievement. Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, talents, and special skills rather than proven financial need.

Accreditation
The University of Houston-Downtown is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.