Friday, October 3, 2025

Family Weekend Check-in and Family Headquarters
12:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Student Center South - UH Campus Store (Room #130)
All registered participants should check in to pick up your packets, including the Guide to Family Weekend, wristbands, tickets, and other goodies! Stop by this location anytime you need assistance or just want to take a break. Sponsored by The Dean of Students Office. **All families are strongly encouraged to check-in on Friday if at all possible!

Report from the Sidelines at UH
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Student Center South Food Court
Practice your broadcast reporting skills with the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication.

How to Obtain an On-Campus or Off-Campus Job - Utilizing Cougar Pathways like a Pro
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Student Center South - Midtown (Room #262)
Join University Career Services to learn to effectively utilize Career Services employment hub for students to find on-campus and off-campus jobs. Sponsored by University Career Services.

English Department Student Poetry Reading
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Student Center South - Theater (Room #103)
Four undergraduate creative writing students from the English department read their poetry. Faculty from the department will also be available to discuss the English major or literature more broadly.

UH Law Center Tour & Student Panel
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | UH Law Center - 4170 Martin Luther King Blvd
Come tour the renovated UH Law Center and hear a panel discussion from current law students.

Greek Life Family Bash
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Student Center South - Bayou City (Room #219)
Families and supporters of members of the UH fraternity and sorority life community are encouraged to come mingle with UH Greek staff, Greek members, and alumni.

Coogs House Pep Rally
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Student Center South - Theater (Room #103)
Join UH Mascots Shasta and Sasha for pictures, performances by Cougar Dolls and Cheerleaders, special guests from UH Athletics, and a tailgating harm reduction conversation with Carl Radke from Bravo’s Summer House.

Coog Moms Happy Hour*
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Student Center South - Ballroom (Room #210)
Have you already joined the newest affinity group at UH, Coog Moms? If so, this event is for you! If you have not joined but would like to join so that you can attend this exclusive event and get to know the organization that supports fellowship among current and former UH moms and family members, visit www.coogmoms.com and join today! *This is a members’ only event sponsored by Coog Moms.

Family Dinner with the Division of Student Affairs
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Student Center South - Houston Room (Room #220) & Ballroom (Room #210)
All family members are invited to our annual dinner event. We will celebrate fellowship and UH success at this exciting event! Dinner and beverages will be provided. Sponsored by The Dean of Students Office.

Family Movie Night with RHA 
8:00 pm | Student Center South - Theater (Room #103)
Your family is invited to the screening of Superman 2025 screening and popcorn. Sponsored by the UH Dean of Students Office and the UH Residence Halls Association.

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Family Weekend Check-in and Family Headquarters
9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Student Center South - UH Campus Store (Room #130)
All registered participants should check in to pick up your packets, including the Guide to Family Weekend, wristbands, tickets, and other goodies! Stop by this location anytime you need assistance or just want to take a break. Sponsored by The Dean of Students Office. 

Coffee with a Cop
9:00 am - 10:30 am | Student Center South - Downtown (Room #261)
Stop by for a hot cup of coffee, brief safety presentation, and a friendly conversation with the University of Houston Police Department. Sponsored by UHPD.

Petroleum Engineering Department Meet & Greet
10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Student Center South - Bayou City (Room #219)
The Petroleum Engineering Department invites families and students to meet with our faculty and student ambassadors to learn more about our programs.

You Can Help a Coog
10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Student Center South - Midtown (Room #262)
The college experience is a fun but also stressful time for both students and family. This workshop explores ways to manage the necessary balance between supporting your student while providing the independence that is critical for their success in college. If you are unsure how to support your student because either you didn’t attend college, or this is the first of your children to attend college then this session will be of great support to you. Sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services.

Passport for Coogs
10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Student Center South Table #1
Come meet the staff from the Institute for Global Engagement, who are focused on helping the broader UH community access U.S. passport resources.

Learning Abroad Office Presentation
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Student Center South - Skyline (Room #223)
Come hear how learning abroad provides incredible opportunities for students to learn about the world and themselves, gain new perspectives on their academics, and obtain skills for living and working in a global community.

Family Feud
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Houston Room (Room #220)
Family Weekend Family Feud brings together two teams of five to compete against each other. Winners from each game will choose from a variety of prizes. This event is open to everyone: families, friends, and individuals are all welcome and encouraged to participate.

Honors College Open House
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Room 212, MD Anderson Library (Honors College Commons)
Meet Honors College Dean Heidi Appel as well as faculty, staff, and current students for coffee and casual conversation as well as tours of the Honors College.

Family Weekend Tailgate
3:00 pm - 5:45 pm
All families are invited to join us at the UH Family Tailgate (please refer to the map inside your Guidebook). Our celebration includes music performance by the Level One Band! A multitude of activities will be going on so pick and choose what you and your family would like to participate in or just sit back and relax over good conversation and food. Food and beverages will be provided for all event registrants. Sponsored by the Dean of Students Office.

UH vs. Texas Tech Football Game
6:00 pm | TDECU Stadium
Join us as we cheer on the UH Cougars in TDECU Stadium!

Sunday, October 5, 2025

UH vs. Utah Soccer Game
1:00 pm | Carl Lewis International Complex
Come out and cheer on the UH Cougars at the Carl Lewis International Complex! Purchase tickets starting at $6 in the evenue. 

Anon(ymous) by Naomi Iizuka
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | UH School of Theatre and Dance Jose Quintero Theatre
Separated from his mother, a young refugee called Anon journeys through the United States, encountering a wide variety of people as he searches for his family. Organized by UH School of Theatre and Dance. Purchase tickets starting at $15 at the door.