UHD History & Facts
This is the year UHD was officially founded.
What is 1974?
This building houses the College of Sciences & Technology.
What is the Science and Technology Building?
He is the current President of UHD.
Who is Dr. Loren J. Blanchard?
This is the official name of the student orientation team.
What is Gator Crew?
This event celebrates school spirit.
What is Homecoming?
UHD is located along this bayou.
What is Buffalo Bayou?
This is where you’d go to shoot hoops or work out.
What is the Jesse H. Jones Student Life Center?
This person oversees student communications in enrollment management.
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This event helps new students transition to UHD.
What is Freshman & Transfer Orientation?
UHD's community service day where students give back.
What is GatorServe?
UHD was originally housed in this historical building.
What is the Merchants and Manufacturers Building (One Main Building)?
You can grab a snack and relax here between classes.
What is the Skyline Lounge?
This mascot keeps school spirit alive.
Who is Ed-U-Gator?
Gator Crew Leaders are trained during this retreat.
What is the Welcome Gator Crew Retreat?
This tradition invites supporters to experience orientation.
What is Supporter Orientation?
This is UHD’s student enrollment (approximate to the nearest thousand).
What is 15,000?
The UHD Welcome Center is primarily located in this building.
What is the One Main Building?
This office helps students plan their academic paths.
What is Academic Advising?
Gator Crew members often assist during this multi-day campus event.
What is Welcome Week?
This organization houses National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC).
What is UHD Greek Organizations?
UHD became part of this university system.
What is the University of Houston System?
UHD's art exhibits are displayed in this space.
What is the O’Kane Gallery?
These campus leaders support incoming students during orientation.
Who are Gator Crew Orientation Leaders?
These 3 key traits define a successful Gator Crew Leader.
What are energy, empathy, and engagement?
This tradition kicks off the school year with music, food, and festivities.
What is UHD's Welcome Week Bash?