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We are dedicated to saving lives and to building stronger families and communities. Through education, research, advocacy, Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States.

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Campus Events & Reservations is the University of Houston-Downtown's reservations hub. Our team serves as the main point of contact for the effective implementation of university and external events.

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The mission of the Center for Diversity & Inclusion is to empower students to build a more inclusive, equitable, and welcoming campus environment for all members of the UHD community through programming and trainings, and by engaging in outreach and advocacy efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

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The Center for Math & Statistics Support seeks to increase a student’s ability to understand and apply mathematical principles and knowledge, acquire better study skills, become more independent in learning, and excel in math classes. Since tutors are available to answer questions on concepts and course materials, The Center is a great place to work on math and statistics homework.

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The College of Humanities and Social Sciences provides the educational foundation of the university experience. CHSS values the diversity of humanity and the idea that education is essential for an empowered, free, and engaged citizenry capable of individual creativity and social responsibility. Students develop and apply knowledge through multiple disciplinary perspectives: historical and theoretical inquiry, critical analysis, quantitative and qualitative research, and creative cultural production. CHSS students gain crucial communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills necessary for professional success in complex global communities of the 21st century.

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Through service projects, social events, workshops and special outings, Commerce Connects exists to create a community of students who serve their community and who support one another from their very first experiences at UHD through their walk across the stage at graduation - and beyond.

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The Gator Leadership Network (GLN) is an academic community designed to provide students with the support network necessary to be successful at UHD and beyond.

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The Gator Success Center provides assistance and opportunities for all freshman and sophomore students so that they will persist in college and reach their full potential as independent learners. The Center advocates for freshmen and sophomores both individually and collectively and serves as the hub of activities for the First-Year and Second-Year Experience Programs.

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The mission of Gator Volunteer Challenge is to provide service opportunities that allow students to give back both to their campus and the local community.

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To expose business students to the international aspect of the business field. Including the opportunity to collect students that share common interests in terms of language learning and the ambition to work/ travel overseas.

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Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. is a Latina founded, 501(c)(7), national sorority who aims to achieve professional development, academic excellence, and graduation of all its members; an organization dedicated to community service to their local university communities with an emphasis on the Hispanic/Latino population.

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National Communication Association (NCA) mission is to advance Communication as the discipline that studies all forms, modes, media, and consequences of communication through humanistic, social scientific, and aesthetic inquiry.

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The University of Houston-Downtown Main Career Center fosters holistic career development and prepares students and alumni in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, the College of Sciences & Technology, and University College to make informed decisions regarding their futures. The Center provides comprehensive career readiness programming and promotes strong partnerships with regional employers, academic departments, and the university community.

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The Management Information Systems Student Organization (MISSO) is a student organization for students in the study of MIS within the Marilyn Davies College of Business at the University of Houston – Downtown. Through career focus, related events, activities and discussion forums, MISSO aims to provide resources and opportunities to develop the members' professional development.

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The mission of the Men of Color Success Programs is to create educational intervention and support for males of color enrolled at the University of Houston-Downtown in an effort to increase retention and graduation rates of this special population.

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UHD Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) supports faculty, staff and students in the creation and dissemination of new knowledge through ethical scholarship, research and creative activities. UHD ORSP is dedicated to providing quality pre-award support, post-award accounting, and compliance oversight for contracts and grants.

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The mission of UHD PSA is to facilitate involvement and provide representation for Pakistani students and their interests on UHD campus in addition to celebrating the cultural traditions, to organize Pakistani Festivals to enhance knowledge about the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the students and faculty of UHD.

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Peace of Mind is an organization advocating for and bringing awareness to minority women’s mental health through service, breaking stigmas, prevention, and education.

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The mission of our organization is to eliminate the increasing rate of depression, suicide, and anxiety among young adults. Our goal is to raise awareness of mental health and decrease the rate of young adults committing suicide due to uncontrolled stress levels and anxiety. The aim is to also increase the factors that contribute to personal growth such as self-confidence and self-esteem

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University of Houston-Downtown Sports & Fitness serves as a vital and integral part of student life on campus. The mission of Sports & Fitness is to provide the university community with programs that offer vigorous, fun-filled, health-promoting, physical activity conducive to wellness and personal development. Sports & Fitness supports the mission of UHD by seeking to create a climate that motivates members to embrace a healthy life-style, which can enhance their academic studies, build friendships and social skills, develop leadership qualities, and cultivate a sense of ownership and belonging to the university. UHD students are second to none and deserve a first rate program.

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Recognizing that staff is integral to the functioning of the University of Houston-Downtown (hereinafter referred to as "University"), the Staff Council will be an advisory body to the President of the University. Its purpose is to promote a positive and meaningful exchange among staff, faculty, and students and to formulate and recommend policies which affect staff. It also promotes recognition of staff contributions to the mission of the University and recommends individuals to serve on committees where policies and procedures affecting staff will be discussed.

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University staff members are automatically members of the Staff Council. Upon employment, all new staff will automatically be welcomed to the Staff Council body at the New Employee Orientation. Assistant and associate deans, deans, executive directors, assistant and associate vice presidents, vice presidents, the President, student workers and temporary employees are excluded from membership in the Staff Council.

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The Student Organization for Latinxs, (SOL), is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all latinx people at UHD, regardless of their ethnicity, culture, gender, sexuality, race, religion, or age. Our mission is to educate ourselves and others about Latinx heritage, to lift up our voices, and to create a better and safer world for ourselves and future generations to come. Any discrimination against the classifications listed above will not be tolerated in any way, shape, or form. This WILL be a safe place for all!

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The mission of the Supplemental Instruction Program at UHD is to improve student comprehension, content mastery, and critical thinking skills through collaborative, peer-facilitated group study sessions. Our goal is to improve the individual performance of undergraduate students in order to create a positive impact on institutional retention and graduation rates.

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Founded in 1987, The Bayou Review is a student-run literary arts magazine from the University of Houston-Downtown.

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