Whose house? Coog’s house! Welcome to the University of Houston! With more than 894 acres across five campuses, 276 degree programs, and 1,250+ online courses, there’s something for everyone!
Moving to college is a new and exciting time, and Collegeboxes, along with the University of Houston, is full of resources to aid your transition into this new stage of life.
Know the Basics
Founded in 1927, the University of Houston’s centennial celebration is right around the corner (including renovations)! During the school’s history, it started as a teacher’s college, then a private institution, and now it is one of the largest public universities in the country.
Primetime Emmy Winner Jim Parsons, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, and NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon all call UH their alma mater.
Since 1927, the cougar moniker has been used. But in 1947, members of Alpha Phi Omega purchased a cougar and, in a name-the-mascot contest, chose “Shasta.”
Shasta VII and his brother, Louie, call the Houston Zoo their home, and students can visit them for free! Shasta’s cheerleader partner, Sasha, was introduced in 1995.
The Cougar Paw is the university’s hand sign, shown all over campus. The first Shasta lost one of its toes on the trip to a game against rival University of Texas. UT students mocked Shasta by holding up the hand sign. The hand sign was used at UH before and meant “V for victory.” Now donned “The Cougar Paw,” a sense of pride is felt anytime the hand sign is raised at UH.
The University of Houston is full of traditions, and it’s best to get to know them before moving.
What the Cougar House Does Best
The University of Houston is home to the best entrepreneurship college in the country, according to the Princeton Review. The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical city in the world; the University of Houston, the College of Medicine, and the College of Pharmacy are all members.
The University of Houston is also ranked in the top 50 universities in the country for both best public value and social mobility. Men’s basketball is a staple at the University of Houston, and its team consistently ranks as one of the best in the country. They’ve been ranked number 1 in the NCAA tournament for three straight years and number one in the Big 12 Conference. UH also has an extremely decorated basketball history. In the 1980s, the team popularized the ‘slam dunk’ in college and the pros with Phi Slama Jama, Texas’s Tallest Fraternity.
Plan Your Move to the University of Houston
The University of Houston has more than 40,000 students, and with this comes a lot of student housing options. First-year students get access to Cougar Village I and II, and Moody Towers. Sophomores and up can choose to live in the rest of the housing options available.
Living off campus? There are tons of apartments around the University of Houston and each of its campuses.
When moving to college, it is important to know what to bring and what you do not need. This article goes into detail about what to bring, buy, and leave, such as clothes, cleaning supplies, and candles.
Have a Checklist Ready to Go
Making sure you have everything you need before you arrive at your new university is crucial to reducing stress and focusing on bed racing, welcome week, and student orientation!
While there are many different dorm room areas and weather conditions that need to be accounted for, this downloadable checklist goes over all the basics to make sure your needs are met.
The University of Houston’s move-in day resources are going to be the best place to get University of Houston-specific move-in info. Make sure to pack for warm weather and bring beach clothes! UH is only a 30-minute drive to the closest beach.
Getting All Your Stuff to the Coog’s House
Transporting all your belongings to college can be a tricky endeavor, which is why with Collegeboxes, we offer direct shipping of your items to the University of Houston!
With convenient summer storage and a Collegeboxes Supply Kit, you can be more focused on which of the 500 student organizations you want to be a part of at UH!
How to Get into That College Groove
The University of Houston is full of activities and things to do around campus, so don’t just stay in your dorm! With an on-campus movie theatre, bingo nights, tailgating, and the Campus and Recreation Center, you’ll never get bored.
Join one of the 500+ student organizations and start meeting people! You might be surprised who you run into, who you may end up having a class with. Taking Philosophy 100? Well, so is the graduating senior who needs one more general credit!
Being one of the most diverse student bodies in the country, nationally and internationally, you’re sure to make some life-long friends.
The University of Houston is large, tall, and full of opportunities! Let Collegeboxes help you reach new heights with simplified college moving and storage. We’ll handle the heavy lifting, so the only thing you’ll need to carry is your new backpack to your first class!