What about housing?
Housing will be coordinated and provided for REU participants on-campus. UH porvides different kinds of housing and for this year, REU students will live in Cougar Place.

Do I have to pay for the housing?
No, the housing will be provided and paid by the REU program. The bill will be handled by the REU program directly.

What's the check-in and check-out time for the dorm?
Please check-in between 8am-5pm on Sunday (the day before the program starts) and , check-out after 5pm on the last day of the program (Friday) or the next day (Saturday). Please e-mail the REU assistant about your fligh infomation and your approximated check-in time for the dorm.

Where to check in?
You will check-in with the front desk at Cougar Place where you will receive your room key and a copy of Residential Life and Housing (RLH) policies. Address:

Cougar Place
4106 CULLEN BLVD.
HOUSTON TX 77004

Directions to this building from
I-45 South
(downtown)
- exit Cullen
- turn right on Cullen
- turn right on Cour Pl

Parking Information
The closest parking lot is 12A.

What are the room features?

Building & Room Amenities?

• Living Learning Spaces
• Computer Room
• Laundry Room
• Fitness Area
• Private Bedrooms

Utilities

• Water
• Cable
• Internet
• Electricity
• Laundry

More photos about housing.

Will the rooms be accessable to utilities such as mini-refridgerators and microwaves?
Guests can rent refrigerators or microwaves from H & H Home Services. The cost is $70 for the summer.

What about the seurity?
All residents are required to use their Cougar 1Card to gain entry to their hall. This prevents unauthorized people from entering residential areas. There are two entrances to each building. Residents will receive a special patented key to access their room. The doors lock when closed and have peep holes. Suite doors are lockable on both sides. Each floor typically has two RAs. A Desk Assistant is stationed in OB Hall during after hours. UH has its own police department that offers an escort service.

What about food?
Food is provided for REU participants on campus. Each meal is usually 'all you can eat' with a lot of variety.

Do I have to pay for the food?
No,you will receive a cougar-one card upon your arrival, and you can use this card to purchase the meal on campus. However, it may take some time for the cougar-one card to be ready to use. So we recommend you to bring some money upon your arrival for some initial expenses such as food for the first few days.

What dining options do I have?
Dining options can be found at the University of Houston Dining web site.

Are there any available fitness facilities on campus?
Our REU students can use the Wellness Recreation Center on campus for a $77 fee.  This is a pro-rated rate. The Department of Campus Recreation is committed to enhancing the quality of life for University of Houston students and all we serve by providing comprehensive facilities, programs and services. More information will be provided during the orientation.

Where do I report internet problems at the dorms?
Call 3-6060 and press option 5 to place a service request.

How should I pack my luggage?
Participants will need to bring the bed linen (which includes duvet, duvet cover, pillow, pillow case, full size bed sheet and blankets) and towels for the stay. Please also bring one business dress for your presentation. Houston is very hot and humid during the summer so just bring something comfortable. We have a small store on UH campus where you can buy the daily supply.