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Strategic Plan
Our Journey
Strategic Objectives
Facts and Statistics
History
NASA Connections
From a Single Letter to Thousands of Degrees
What began as a letter in the mail in the 1960s now fuels thousands of Hawks every
year to achieve success — a vision of what can be, and the initiative to turn it into
reality.
In 1965, Dr. Robert Gilruth, Director of the Spaceflight Center, recognized the need
for locally trained professionals to support America's space program. He penned a
letter to University of Houston Chancellor Phillip Hoffman, proposing the creation
of an educational facility in Clear Lake to address this need. This letter planted
the seed for what would later become University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL).
UH-Clear Lake officially opened its doors in 1974, welcoming over 1,000 students.
Since then, the university has
transformed
the lives of more than 80,000 students through experiential learning,
translated
knowledge to actionable solutions, and
transcended
boundaries to develop our economy.
In its 50-year history, UHCL has educated bestselling authors, astronauts, CEOs, mayors,
and alumni in many other professions.
7770+
students
80k+
alumni
90+
degree programs
Academic Offerings
As part of the
University of Houston System
, UHCL offers dozens of
undergraduate and graduate degree programs
as well as certificates and minors within four different colleges. These include
the:
College of Human Sciences and Humanities
College of Business
College of Education
College of Science and Engineering
Learning Locations
In addition to our main location in the Clear Lake area of Houston, students can take
courses at
UHCL at Pearland
and
UHCL at Texas Medical Center
. We also offer select courses and entire degrees online, for the convenience of working
adults and any student who prefers to learn remotely.
UH-Clear Lake
UHCL at Pearland
UHCL at Texas Medical Center
Remote
Campus Life
As a UHCL Hawk, you'll have the opportunity to do far more than just earn a degree.
With more than 100 student organizations and student programs, fun-filled events throughout
the year, theater and arts opportunities, and so much more, you'll also get the chance
to make friends and memories that last a lifetime. Visit our
Campus Life page
to learn more.
Campus Buildings
Situated on 524 acres of natural green space, UHCL consists of eight buildings in
the north campus area, and five in south campus area.
North Campus Buildings:
Police Department
Central Services
North Office Annex (NOA) 1 & 2
Recreation and Wellness Center
STEM and Classroom Building
Hunter Hall
Student Services and Classroom Building (SSCB)
Bayou Building (includes
Bayou Theater
,
Art Gallery
, and
Alfred R. Neumann Library
)
South Campus Buildings:
Arbor Building North
Arbor Building Central
Arbor Building South
Delta Building
University Forest Apartments
Access the
Campus Directory
for more information.
Millennium Milestones
By the late '90s, the university consisted of three facilities dedicated primarily
to student learning, in addition to its first on-campus housing complex. However,
in the new millennium, UHCL demonstrated its commitment to students and the community
by expanding learning spaces, adding more centers and institutes, establishing new
partnerships, and introducing its first doctoral degree.
2004
Student Services and Classroom Building (SSCB) opened
2005
Joint Master of Healthcare Administration/Master of Business Administration introduced
at
Texas Medical Center
2007
First doctoral degree,
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
, added
2008
Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (
CADD
) established
2010
UHCL at Pearland
opened
2014
UHCL transitioned to a four-year university, welcoming freshmen and sophomores for
the first time
2018
UHCL's STEM Building and
Recreation and Wellness Center
opened
2019
UHCL at Pearland's Health Sciences and Classroom Building opened
2023
New lease in Fannin Tower at Texas Medical Center secured
And the best part?
We continue to grow and achieve new milestones. At UHCL, you'll discover a diverse
destination where everyone can thrive, and have the opportunity to earn your degree
at a university that gets you. Go Hawks!
Related Links
Academics
Center for Career Development
Alumni
Administrative Offices
Consumer Information
©
Skip Top Navigation
Future Students
How to Apply
Visit UHCL
Admitted Students
Tuition, Costs and Aid
Degrees and Programs
Contact Admissions
Current Students
Class Schedule
Academic Calendar
Advising
Events
Library
Academic Resources and Support
Transcript Request
Student Services and Resources
Alumni
Lifetime Membership
Alumni Events
Update Your Information
Transcript Request
Awards and Recognitions
Give to UHCL
Faculty & Staff
Administrative Offices
Benefits
Training
Policies
Course Development
Community
Maps and Directions
Parking
Employment
News and Events
Professional and Continuing Education
Home
/
About UHCL
About UHCL
In this section
Leadership
Administrative Offices
Accounts Payable
Enrollment Management Data
Environmental, Health and Safety
Facilities
Food Services
Finance
General Support Services
Institutional Research
Planning and Assessment
Planning and Budget
Procurement and Contracts
Shared Governance
Sponsored Programs
Travel
Accreditations
Professional Certifications and Licensure Disclosures
Vision, Mission, Values
Strategic Plan
Our Journey
Strategic Objectives
Facts and Statistics
History
NASA Connections
From a Single Letter to Thousands of Degrees
What began as a letter in the mail in the 1960s now fuels thousands of Hawks every
year to achieve success — a vision of what can be, and the initiative to turn it into
reality.
In 1965, Dr. Robert Gilruth, Director of the Spaceflight Center, recognized the need
for locally trained professionals to support America's space program. He penned a
letter to University of Houston Chancellor Phillip Hoffman, proposing the creation
of an educational facility in Clear Lake to address this need. This letter planted
the seed for what would later become University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL).
UH-Clear Lake officially opened its doors in 1974, welcoming over 1,000 students.
Since then, the university has
transformed
the lives of more than 80,000 students through experiential learning,
translated
knowledge to actionable solutions, and
transcended
boundaries to develop our economy.
In its 50-year history, UHCL has educated bestselling authors, astronauts, CEOs, mayors,
and alumni in many other professions.
7770+
students
80k+
alumni
90+
degree programs
Academic Offerings
As part of the
University of Houston System
, UHCL offers dozens of
undergraduate and graduate degree programs
as well as certificates and minors within four different colleges. These include
the:
College of Human Sciences and Humanities
College of Business
College of Education
College of Science and Engineering
Learning Locations
In addition to our main location in the Clear Lake area of Houston, students can take
courses at
UHCL at Pearland
and
UHCL at Texas Medical Center
. We also offer select courses and entire degrees online, for the convenience of working
adults and any student who prefers to learn remotely.
UH-Clear Lake
UHCL at Pearland
UHCL at Texas Medical Center
Remote
Campus Life
As a UHCL Hawk, you'll have the opportunity to do far more than just earn a degree.
With more than 100 student organizations and student programs, fun-filled events throughout
the year, theater and arts opportunities, and so much more, you'll also get the chance
to make friends and memories that last a lifetime. Visit our
Campus Life page
to learn more.
Campus Buildings
Situated on 524 acres of natural green space, UHCL consists of eight buildings in
the north campus area, and five in south campus area.
North Campus Buildings:
Police Department
Central Services
North Office Annex (NOA) 1 & 2
Recreation and Wellness Center
STEM and Classroom Building
Hunter Hall
Student Services and Classroom Building (SSCB)
Bayou Building (includes
Bayou Theater
,
Art Gallery
, and
Alfred R. Neumann Library
)
South Campus Buildings:
Arbor Building North
Arbor Building Central
Arbor Building South
Delta Building
University Forest Apartments
Access the
Campus Directory
for more information.
Millennium Milestones
By the late '90s, the university consisted of three facilities dedicated primarily
to student learning, in addition to its first on-campus housing complex. However,
in the new millennium, UHCL demonstrated its commitment to students and the community
by expanding learning spaces, adding more centers and institutes, establishing new
partnerships, and introducing its first doctoral degree.
2004
Student Services and Classroom Building (SSCB) opened
2005
Joint Master of Healthcare Administration/Master of Business Administration introduced
at
Texas Medical Center
2007
First doctoral degree,
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
, added
2008
Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (
CADD
) established
2010
UHCL at Pearland
opened
2014
UHCL transitioned to a four-year university, welcoming freshmen and sophomores for
the first time
2018
UHCL's STEM Building and
Recreation and Wellness Center
opened
2019
UHCL at Pearland's Health Sciences and Classroom Building opened
2023
New lease in Fannin Tower at Texas Medical Center secured
And the best part?
We continue to grow and achieve new milestones. At UHCL, you'll discover a diverse
destination where everyone can thrive, and have the opportunity to earn your degree
at a university that gets you. Go Hawks!
Related Links
Academics
Center for Career Development
Alumni
Administrative Offices
Consumer Information
©