Buildings
What is the oldest building on campus?
Fairchild
When was TSU founded?
1927
Where do you apply for housing?
Starrez housing portal
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How much are parking permits?
$40
3rd Floor Library
What was the high school that TSU was founded on?
Jack Yates
What are visitation hours?
Fri & Sat: 3 pm -1 am
How many SWAC championship games has our men's basketball team won since 2014?
7
What type of clothes should you wear on campus?
Casual, business, or professional attire.
No party/club outfits. No revealing clothes
Bell building
What year was TSU officially named Texas Southern University?
1951
How many on campus housing properties are there?
(not including individual buildings)
Lanier West, Transformation Village, Courtyard, Tierwester
What's the name of our band and when were they founded?
Ocean of Soul founded in 1969
How many students are in the class of 2029?
1500
Where can you find free STD testing at TSU?
TSU Shape 3rd floor of the PAB building.
How many names did TSU have before it was called Texas Southern University, and what were they?
3
Houston Colored Junior College (1927-1934)
Houston College for Negroes (1934-1947)
Texas State University for Negroes (1947-1951)
What are 3 things forbidden at dorms?
-weapons
-fighting
-smoking
-drinking
What are the names of the mascots?
Tex, Rex, & Lex
Where can you find SASO (disability services), counseling services, and a clinic on campus?
Health building
What is the oldest dorm on campus?
Lanier
How did TSU get a law school?
1946 lawsuit, Sweatt v. Painter.
Heman Marion Sweatt was denied access into the UT Austin's law school
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Who is our biggest rival?
Prairie View A&M (PV)
Name the president and 2 other E-board members of Campus P.A.L.S.
President- Michael
Vice President- Azalise (zee)
Secretary- Jeneba
Membership Chair- Tyreiona (Ty)
Event Coordinator- Kobe
Student Engagement- Madisyn
Community Service- Heavenly
Academic Affairs- Isaiah (zae)