History
Recognizing the need for higher education in the growing Clear Lake area, the 62nd Texas Legislature authorized the establishment of a second University of Houston campus in 1971. Legislators cited a 1968 report by the then Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System when approving the new campus. In 1973, the Texas Senate authorized construction of a permanent campus at Clear Lake.
Education
UHCL’s Colleges of Business, Education, Human Sciences and Humanities, and Science and Engineering offer courses leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 40 fields of study, allowing thousands of graduates to embark upon a new career or advance their current path.
Research
University of Houston-Clear Lake is a four-year university with more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and three doctoral programs from its four colleges. UHCL's 68,000 alumni are leaders in a variety of fields and include 10 astronauts, more than 400 CEOs and at least one best-selling author. UHCL is a destination for the arts with approximately 34,000 patrons attending exhibits in the Art Gallery and performances in the Bayou Theater in 2017.
Career
Career Services professionals can provide crucial guidance with integrating the skills and experience you acquire at UHCL into your pursuit of a fulfilling career. Additionally, we can help you understand how your interests, values, goals and strengths greatly impact your career decision-making process and career readiness.
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (6)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Medicine & Health (1)
Student services
The Student Success Center is a comprehensive academic support department that offers:
- Tutoring
- Supplemental Instruction
- Academic Coaching
- Academic Skills Workshops
Housing services
At University of Houston-Clear Lake, students have a number of housing choices while working to reach their educational goals. In addition to nearby apartment complexes located within a 5- to 20-minute walk/bicycle from UHCL, you can live in apartments on campus and choose from several floor plans that will allow you to live alone or with two or three other friends.
Library services
The Alfred R. Neumann Library at University of Houston-Clear Lake is your destination for published scholarly information sources and supporting research and instructional services. Use the library’s online discovery tools, research databases, and guides to access a universe of academic information.
Medical services
At University of Houston-Clear Lake, we know that your health and wellness is an essential element of your academic success. That’s why we have a range of health resources available on campus to ensure all Hawks — whether they’re students, faculty or staff — sustain optimal physical and emotional health so they can ascend and continue to soar.
Campus life
Designed specifically with student residents in mind, on-campus housing offers easy access to classes, the library and other student resources in addition to campus events and activities. Live with your friends, who will quickly become study partners, and help each other succeed in college. Studies show that students who live on campus have higher graduation rates because of the support received from friends, advisers and the campus community.
Sports facilities
At University of Houston-Clear Lake, we know that your health and wellness is an essential element of your academic success. That’s why we have a range of health resources available on campus to ensure all Hawks — whether they’re students, faculty or staff — sustain optimal physical and emotional health so they can ascend and continue to soar.
Student clubs
University of Houston-Clear Lake offers more than 90 student organizations.
University of Houston-Clear Lake is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.