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Virtual Visits: Tours & Information Sessions

The easiest way to envision yourself on campus is to join us for a live virtual session! Join us for a virtual tour or information session to get insider information about what it’s actually like to be a student at UH – all from the convenience of your phone, tablet, or computer! Options for virtual sessions include: (All sessions are listed in Central Standard Time)

• Prospective Freshman Information Sessions : Every other Tuesday at 4:00 PM
• Prospective Transfer Information Sessions : Every other Tuesday at 4:00 PM
• Campus Tours : Thursdays at 4:00 PM  

Use the below calendar to select your preferred date to visit based on the above options. Once you've selected a date, click your preferred available time that appears below the calendar.  We can't wait to meet you!

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Virtual YouVisit Offers a 360-Degree Online Look at UH Campus

By Chris Stipes

The easy-to-use YouVisit provides prospective students, alumni and the current UH community a convenient and immersive way to explore campus from anywhere in the world.

“Imagine visiting the University of Houston — all the buildings, labs and popular gathering places that power the Powerhouse — from anywhere in the world.” 

Now, thanks to virtual reality, you can step inside M.D. Anderson Library or stand on the 50-yard line of TDECU Stadium all from the comfort of your couch. Launched last fall, the YouVisit virtual tour enables prospective students, alumni and the current UH community to explore campus like never before across all major devices, including desktop, 

Featured prominently on the UH homepage, the narrated tour is split into two segments — a University Tour, which includes the Student Center, athletics facilities and multiple residence halls among its 17 stops, and an Academic Tour, which includes each of our 15 academic colleges and the interdisciplinary Honors College. 

“For those of us who know the University well, our striking facilities, amenities and attractive landscaping in the middle of the nation’s fourth largest city will come as no surprise. My hope is that our virtual tour will reach new audiences and establish a lasting connection,” said Lisa Holdeman, UH vice president of marketing and communications. 

So far, that’s exactly what’s happening. 

In just the first month following the tour’s launch, more than 10,000 virtual visitors from 91 countries and more than 50 states and territories — California, New York and Florida leading the way — took the tour. Nearly 20% either scheduled an actual campus visit, applied online or requested more information about the University. The new tour, also accessible on the UH Go mobile app and on the YouVisit website, is proving to be a valuable tool for reaching and recruiting new students. 

“The virtual tour allows us to make an instant connection by bringing everything our amazing campus has to offer right to a prospective student’s front door. We hope it will spark their interest to come and take an actual tour or even apply,” said Mardell Maxwell, executive director of UH admissions. “It expands our reach and engages students here and abroad who perhaps weren’t even considering UH, and that’s very positive because we have a terrific story to tell.” 

Loaded with a supplemental collection of photos and videos, the tour not only highlights prominent facilities, but also the numerous resources, academic programs and fun facts that make UH a Tier One public research institution. For example, did you know that the Conrad N.  Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management has a one-of-a-kind wine lab or that the College of Optometry is the only U.S. optometry college featuring an on-site surgery center educating students in pre- and post-operative patient care? 

That’s all in the tour, which is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Hindi. But no matter what language is being spoken, the basic message is the same: 

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• Future Students
• How to Apply
• Admitted Students
• Tuition, Costs and Aid
• Degrees and Programs
• Contact Admissions
• More Information
• Current Students
• Class Schedule
• Academic Calendar
• Academic Resources and Support
• Student Services and Resources
• Lifetime Membership
• Alumni Events
• Update Your information
• Awards and Recognitions
• Give to UHCL
• Faculty & Staff
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• Administrative Offices
• Course Development
• Maps and Directions
• News and Events
• go.uhcl.edu
• UHCL at Pearland
• Mental Health
• Academic Resources and Offices
• First Year Seminar
• Centers and Institutes
• Extended and Professional Education
• Commencement
• Global Learning
• Military and Veteran Services

• Apply for Admission
• Visit Campus
• International
• Non-Degree Seeking
• Former Students

• Cost of Attendance
• Apply for Aid
• Types of Aid
• Scholarships
• Forms and Resources
• Frequently Asked Questions

• Student Affairs
• Orientation and New Student Programs
• Health and Wellness
• Student Involvement and Leadership
• Student Advocacy and Community
• Career Services
• Campus Community
• Arts and Culture

• Events Calendar
• Office of Special Events
• Emergency Communications

• Administrative Leadership
• Strategic Partnerships
• Facts and Statistics
• Map and Directions
• Administrative Offices and Resources
• Working at UHCL
• Accreditations
• Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
• Impact 2025 and Beyond

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• Student Success
• Institutional Success
• Notable Alumni

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Ready to Visit Campus?

We are offering a variety of tours to fit the needs of prospective students. Schedule your visit today!

Prospective Freshman Tour

Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9 a.m. / Tuesday, Thursday at 2 p.m.

This tour option is designed for prospective high school students and those who have not previously attended a collegiate institution. This booking is for individual tours only. This tour will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes and will include the following:

• Hawk Guide Welcome
• Guided Campus Tour
• Opportunity to apply for Admission 
• Opportunity to meet with an Enrollment Counselor

Schedule a Freshman Tour Now

Groups should proceed with booking under the group tour option.

Transfer or Graduate Student Tours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 2 p.m. / Tuesday, Thursday at 9 a.m.

This tour option is designed for a student that wishes to pursue bachelor's degree (4-year degree) at UHCL, with more than 12 hours of college-level credit from a community college or other institution. Additionally, any prospective graduate student that has already received a bachelor's degree can utilize the form below to schedule a visit. This tour will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes and will include the following:

• Opportunity to apply for Admission

Schedule a Transfer or Graduate Tour Now

If you intend to book for a group of transfer/graduate students, please utilize the group tour option.

Bilingual Tours (Spanish)

Available upon request

This tour is designed to accommodate prospective students and their families who speak Spanish. Please understand that bilingual tours are contingent on the availability of tour guides. Bilingual tours will last approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Our staff will make every effort to accommodate your preferred date.

Bilingual tour request information will be available soon.

Program Specific Tours

This tour is designed for prospective students who would like an exclusive tour, specific to the program they are interested in.

Program-specific tours are contingent on the availability of faculty members. Note: Our staff will make every effort to accommodate your preferred date.

Program specific tour request information will be available soon.

Twilight Tours (Evening Tours)

Every Monday at 6 p.m.

This tour is designed for prospective students that wish to learn more about UH-Clear Lake after our normal business hours.

Most campus offices will not be open for business after 5 p.m. Due to staffing, group tours are not permitted to schedule afternoon tours. Instead group tours are encouraged to attend Admission events or schedule a tour during normal business hours. Tours can also be booked during our normal business hours.

Schedule a Twilight Tour

Saturday Tours

Every second Saturday, 10 a.m. - noon

This tour is designed for prospective students who wish to learn more about UHCL after our normal business hours.

Most campus offices will not be open for business. Due to staffing, group tours are not permitted to schedule Saturday tours. Instead, group tour attendees are encouraged to attend Saturday events (Discover UHCL, Hawk Preview, etc.) which are typically held once per semester. Group tour attendees may also book during our normal business hours.

Schedule a Saturday Tour

Group Tours

Monday-Friday at 10 a.m.

The Office of Admissions provides in person group tours to groups of up to 50 people , with a minimum of 10 students. Group tour dates fill quickly. If your group does not meet the criteria, please email us at  [email protected] .

Group tours can last 1.5-2 hours. Group tours are to be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance and require a 10:1 chaperone to student ratio.

This visit will include the following:

• Admissions Presentation from Staff
• Opportunity to meet with an Enrollment Counselor individually

If your group meets the criteria please fill out the form below. 

• Times: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. (excluding holidays, final exam weeks and University closures)
• Length: 2 hours – Your visit includes a presentation and a 1.5-hour walking tour. Wear comfortable shoes!
• Limit: 50 – Groups of more than 50 participants must email [email protected] for review of this request. 

Group Tour Guidelines

• Submission of the requested date does not guarantee approval. You will receive an email from the Campus Visit Team with the confirmation date and time, along with more information about parking, food, etc. if your request is fulfilled. 
• Two (2) weeks' notice is required for all group visits. 
• Tour group organizers must give at least two (2) business days' notice when canceling or rescheduling a scheduled tour. UHCL reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a tour due to inclement weather in advance and up to the morning of the scheduled tour time. 
• Group tours are not available during the first week of each fall and spring semester or finals week of each fall and spring semester.  
• All group tours must provide at least one (1) chaperone for every ten (10) students in attendance. 
• Requesting institution(s) or chaperone(s) assume all liability for their students while on UHCL grounds. UHCL will not be held liable for any lost or stolen goods, accidents or injuries. If a tour group or member is disruptive or rude, the tour guides and any other member of the Welcome Center staff reserves the right to end the tour or visit at any time. 
• Driving to UHCL? Plan to arrive 10-15 mins prior to your scheduled tour time. Tour guides are student workers and are available only during the arranged tour time. Late arrival may result in a modified campus tour, cancellation of the campus tour and/or other previously scheduled activities.

Request a Group Tour

Virtual Visits

Take our virtual tour.

Explore University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) from anywhere with our virtual resources featured below. We will continue developing more visit options.

Tour Confirmation 

You will receive an email confirming the date and time of your visit. Please be aware that some dates and times may not be available. When tours reach capacity they will be closed.

Request a UHCL Campus Experience Day

This option is provided for groups exceeding 80 participants. Requests for Campus Experience Days must be received at least 90 days prior to the anticipated event date. This time frame allows our staff to prepare appropriately. Campus Experience Days at UHCL are conducted Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, the duration of Campus Experience Days must not exceed five hours. Typical UHCL Campus Experience Day activities consist of the following:  

• A warm welcome from Senior Leadership and Admissions Staff  
• Student Club and/or Resource Browse  
• A detailed campus tour with UHCL Hawk Guides  
• Sneak peak of Hunter Hall  
• Opportunities to shop UHCL merchandise from our Campus Store  
• A student leadership panel  
• And much more! 

Please note that lunch is not provided and must be arranged prior to the scheduled date. Lunch can be reserved through the UHCL Café or any outside vendor of your choice.  

Inquire about a UHCL Campus Experience Day at [email protected]

Campus Maps and Directions

Directions to UHCL

Special Accommodations

If any special requests or accommodation for a disability are needed in order to participate in this program, please email [email protected] at least one week prior to the tour to arrange for the accommodation and add this to the request form. 

Office of Admissions

Phone: 281-283-2500 Fax: 281-283-2522 Email: [email protected] SSCB 1.101 2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 13 Houston, TX 77058-1002 Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Start Me Up: the Stones Kick off North America Tour in Houston

Mick Jagger of the rock band The Rolling Stones performs, as the band kick off their 2024 Hackney Diamonds tour at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, U.S. April 28, 2024. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare

By Arathy Somasekhar

HOUSTON (Reuters) -The Rolling Stones kicked off their North America tour at a sold-out venue in Houston on Sunday, with people traveling from various cities to watch one of the world's most enduring rock bands amid worries that this could be their last tour.

The show was the first of 16 performances, set across the U.S. and Canada through July.

Fans flocked to the NRG Stadium in Houston in Rolling Stones T-shirts showcasing the band's iconic lips and tongue logo.

The band, formed more than six decades ago, opened with "Start Me Up" with Mick Jagger walking onto the stage in a shiny striped jacket, a gray sequined shirt and black jeans. People immediately started to dance along to the 1981 classic.

Jagger, who is 80, danced, skipped and ran across the stage while showcasing his vocal range.

"Hello Houston, it's good to be back in the lone star state," Jagger said, adding that band visited NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston and making quips about Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee's.

He performed alongside Keith Richards, 80, and Ronnie Wood, 76, the surviving core of the band.

"Every time I see them, it's such a joy. They're amazing. They take such true joy in playing," said Greta Brasgalla, 56, who traveled from El Paso, Texas, to watch the band for the seventh time. She also plans to watch the Rolling Stones in Atlanta in June.

The band attracted people of all ages to the stadium, with a significant proportion of the audience over 60.

The 18 songs played over two hours included a mix of classics and three from the latest record "Hackney Diamonds", the Stones' first album of original material since 2005 and the first recording since drummer Charlie Watts died in 2021.

Other songs they played included "Jumpin' Jack Flash", "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "Out of Time", all to massive applause.

Richards, whose song-writing partnership with Jagger is one of the most enduring and successful in rock, sang "Little T&A."

The Stones closed the show with "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction". They head to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival for a special performance this week.

Fans, however, worried that this could be one of the last tours by the Stones.

"Every time we see them, we wonder if it's going to be the last. That's our fear," said Savannah Welch, who traveled from Austin and brought along her son Charlie.

(Reporting by Arathy Somasekhar in Houston; Editing by Raju Gopalakrishnan and Lisa Shumaker)

Copyright 2024 Thomson Reuters .

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The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is located at 2305 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203. 

Parking is at a premium in midtown Nashville. If you need to park on campus, parking is available for admissions visitors at a pay garage, 2525 West End Garage (for GPS directions, use 2550 Kensington Place, Nashville, TN), about a 10-minute walk to your admissions event. For admissions events, validation is available for up to 4 hours if you follow all parking instructions.

• Before leaving your car, you must follow the posted “Scan to Pay and Park” instructions.
• Follow the steps to set up your account by entering your license plate and credit card details to avoid being ticketed.
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The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is not responsible for ticketing or towing during your campus visit. Vehicles that need higher than 7-foot clearance are not able to park in the 2525 West End Garage.

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Rolling Stones Kick-Start ‘Hackney Diamonds’ Tour With Thrilling Houston Concert

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Over the past couple of decades, the Rolling Stones have looked for any reason to hit the road besides the release of a new album of original songs. They’ve launched tours celebrating their 50th anniversary, reissues of select archival records, the 2016 covers LP Blue & Lonesome , and their 60th anniversary. Some years they headed out on the stadium circuit for no particular reason whatsoever, knowing a Stones tour is a major event in and of itself.

The first step was Houston’s NRG Stadium on Sunday night. After a strong opening set by Gary Clark Jr. that centered around his new LP, JPEG Raw , the band took the stage to the familiar opening notes of “Start Me Up.” This is the first time Mick Jagger has faced a stadium crowd since his 80th birthday last year, but his voice and body seem like they stopped aging sometime around Steel Wheels . It’s almost impossible to fully believe until you see it in person. (“People say Joe Biden is too old to be president,” an elderly woman behind me said early in the night. “They need to look at Mick!”)

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He wasn’t kidding. The 1965 Aftermath track wasn’t played live once until their 2022 European tour, and this was the first time it crossed the Atlantic. But it’s not something you hear much on classic rock radio, and the audience reaction was pretty muted at first. “I don’t think you really knew it,” Jagger said at the end. “But you got to know it as it went along.”

The Hackney Diamonds portion of the evening began at this point with leadoff single “Angry,” which popped onstage much like it did during their surprise album release show at the New York club Racket last year. “Beast of Burden” won the fan vote for the night, and it provided veteran backup Stones singer Bernard Fowler with a much-deserved spotlight moment. “You’ve got one more vote in November,” Jagger said. “Don’t forget to vote then too. What to play now? Something old … something new.”

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At the midway point of every Rolling Stones concert in recent memory, Jagger introduces the band one by one before heading offstage so Keith Richards can sing a couple of songs. For some reason, perhaps to squeeze more new songs into the set without cutting any of the standards, Richards was limited to just a single tune. He made it count by singing 1981’s “Little T & A” for the first time since 2016, though it was disappointing he didn’t get a chance to break out “Tell Me Straight” from Hackney Diamonds . It feels inevitable that’ll happen before this tour ends.

Jagger returned for “Sympathy for the Devil” and “Gimme Shelter,” which gave new background singer Chanel Haynes a chance to emerge from the wings and show off her stunning pipes. She first entered Stones World in 2022 when Sasha Allen, their previous background singer, couldn’t make a Milan show. Haynes was playing the lead role in the West End musical Tina at the time, and she parachuted in at the last second to save the show. This frustrated the producers of Tina , who fired her for handing the show off to her understudy that night when she wasn’t ill, but it impressed the Stones enough to hire her for this tour.

The main set wrapped up with “Honky Tonk Women,” “Miss You,” “Paint It Black,” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” These are songs they’ve done hundreds and hundreds of times for good reason. The hardcores may yearn for deeper cuts like “Memory Motel” or “Moonlight Mile,” but Jagger knows they’d cause many people to sit down and start scrolling through Instagram. And when you have a song like “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” in your repertoire, you simply have to play it every time you do a gig.

“Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” one of the finest songs on Hackney Diamonds , kicked off the brief encore set. If it wasn’t challenging enough to channel Merry Clayton a few songs back, Haynes had to now deliver Lady Gaga’s soaring vocal parts from the original recording. Unsurprisingly, she crushed it. For a moment, it really felt like witnessing a scene from some alternate-universe version of A Star Is Born.

The night closed out with a joyous “Satisfaction,” meaning they played just three songs from Hackney Diamonds. That’s typical for a tour in support of a latter-day Rolling Stones album, but this one really deserved more. They dropped “Midnight Rambler,” one of the Richards songs, and the acoustic set to make room for the three new ones in the show, but it be worth further restructuring to squeeze in “Whole Wide World,” “Bite My Head Off,” and “Tell Me Straight.” These are stellar songs that deserve a spot in the set, even if it means tossing aside “Paint It Black” or “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” sometimes.

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The spring 2024 issue of Rice Engineering Magazine is here!

At Rice Engineering, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to responsible engineering practices. It’s with great excitement that we unveil the new design of Rice Engineering magazine, which underscores our dedication to excellence in research, education, and service. The 2023-24 issue is full of news about how Rice Engineering is solving for greater good.

Question? If you could time travel, which period of history would you visit to witness engineering innovation?

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Send responses to the editor: Rice Engineering Magazine, Rice University MS 364, PO Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251 or email [email protected] .

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