University of Houston

I only attended the University of Houston for two years because I got my Associate's Degree at a community college before transferring. I took online classes during my time there and for the most part, I had professors who were good at their job. I even had one professor (who was really good at his job) inspire me to take up a minor in supply chain management due to his teaching skills, great communication, and presentation skills. Unfortunately, as with any college, there were some classes that... Read More I had to take that really damaged my GPA due to running into professors, who quite frankly, should not be employed. During my two years with UH, there were around 2-3 really hard finance classes I struggled to get through because I was forced to take these classes with professors who had received numerous complaints from students. There was even a professor who had bad reviews stemming from the mid-2000s, which told me that in some cases this school valued tenure over the wellbeing of their students. When signing up for this particular class, I even had my counselor warn me about taking it, which further proves my point if the staff knows about these issues. Overall, I still believe that UH is a good school to the point I would recommend it to others, but be prepared to deal with frustrating professors that the school knows they shouldn't be in a position to be teaching when people's money and their academic careers are on the line. Also, specifically for some of the online classes, there are some that you will be forced to take that feel like they're a waste of your tuition, which is another gripe I had with the school. My overall rating for the school ranges between a 3-4/5.

I transferred to University of Houston in 2014 from Texas A&M University and wish I started off at University of Houston. Aside from our president being a total boss, I really valued the sense of community, opportunities and student life. Anytime I was on campus, it was truly exciting with organizations connecting with you and a variety of activities you can participate in. At the time, most of the students I meant were all social and nice. My major included classes that connected us to businesses... Read More for future opportunities.

My experience at the university of Houston was generally positive. The lecturers were knowledgeable and supportive, and they encouraged participation which made learning engaging. I liked the variety of courses offered and the opportunity to develop both academic and personal skills. The campus environment was friendly and diverse, which helped me build confidence and meet new people. However, some facilities and administrative processes could be improved for better efficiency. Overall, the college... Read More provided a solid foundation for my future goals.

The University of Houston's tuition value is difficult to beat, especially for students prioritizing a high return on investment. For the price I was paying, the quality of the education and professional opportunities were well worth it. All the professors I took often brought in real-world experience into the classroom. The networking events are top-tier. While the commuter-heavy nature of the school can make the social scene feel a bit siloed at times, the constant campus improvements make it an... Read More exciting and safe place to be. It is a gritty, hardworking institution that rewards students who are willing to put in the effort to seek out its many hidden gems.

I started attending the University of Houston as an Accounting Major in the Baur School of Business. Because Houston is one of the country's main business hubs, there is a lot of funding and attention given. The building was new, the teachers were very involved, companies had established relationships with the school and attended many events, and opportunities for internships, jobs, office visits, etc. were endless. Even the guidance counselors were very knowledgeable, proactive, and helpful.

There... Read More is a clear division in priorities. Other buildings at UofH were older, some even dingy. I remember the psychology building having low ceilings, flickering, dim lights, and an overall rundown appearance.

When I switched to the Communications school to major in Public Relations two years later, I felt like I was shoved into a kiddie pool. The classes were offensively simple, I saw basically no promotion of student organizations, events, or job opportunities. I essentially took the exact same class three times from the same teacher, all with different titles and descriptions. They were supposed to be advertising classes, but the teacher almost exclusively used cheesy commercials from the early 2000s and vintage printed ads. I was shocked, but at the time I was somewhat glad to atleast have something easy in my plate. After graduating, I felt kind of ripped off.

Other than that, it's a primarily commuter campus, but parking was limited, expensive, and the parking pass process was confusing every semester, and most of the lots had massive puddles everywhere.
The financial aid office also wasn't helpful.

I think a majority of my positive opinions about UofH are directly related to the business school.

My experience at school was mostly positive. The classes were challenging but manageable and I believe I learned skills that were actually useful beyond just passing exams. Some professors were more engaging than others, but the ones that really cared about students were willing to help outside of class. The workload could sometimes be stressful especially near finals, but it helped prepare me for the future. While there were definitely some areas that could be improved, I feel the education I received... Read More was worth it and helped me move forward academically and professionally.

Do not attend this school. Typically, black and white statements are not helpful. However, there are little to no redeeming qualities about this school. This school does not care about the students. There are some professors who care about the students, and it is astounding the difference between how these professors treat the students and the overall attitude of this school. After the first week of school, walking to classes seems off. No one actually seems to care about each other. Everyone attending... Read More this school is just there for their degree and to attend the occasional football game. This school is known for its research. However, being able to be a part of the research is nearly impossible. As an undergraduate, I can confidently say that this school is not suited to take care of its students. The people put in place to assist students do not care about you. Do not fall for the counterfeit image.

Instructors don’t reply to your emails. They have TAs who will reply so late but not solve the problem. Instructors don’t care if your grade is dropping because you don’t understand the assignments, or because they have insufficient information which is misleading in the syllabus. One assignment can drop your grade so much because of percentage distribution. The administration doesn’t answer the call and when they do, they don’t know how to help you. The university’s advisors fail to provide basic... Read More information like how to file a degree plan or don’t even tell you, you basically hear it from fellow students. The advisors also don’t care that you don’t have any classes to register for without their permission, which is absolutely ridiculous cause then you are left with the worst of the worst professors. You basically have to figure out everything yourself as they don’t guide you. Online education has also ruined most of the things of this university. But I am sure even if it was in person, it would be the same. They also don’t update the classes you take in other institution and you keep calling them hoping them to add the classes that you took already.

*** READ THIS REVIEW BEFORE SPENDING MONEY ON CLASSES *** My name is Joseph and I am a recent graduate from The University of Houston. I lived on campus (Moody Towers) as a full-time student for approximately two years. The purpose of this review is to render information about the quality of education and what life is like at The University of Houston Central Campus. I believe that this review will help to peel away some of the deceptive layers (friendly tour guides, appealing campus grounds, and... Read More tuition rates) that have been implemented by the school’s business model. This review will be partitioned into the categories of Housing, Quality of Education, Safety, and Dining. Housing My experience at Moody Towers can be summed up in one simple phrase. “You get what you pay for”. There were numerous issues that caused me to realize that I was spending more money then what the facility was worth. Roaches and rodents were not uncommon pests to encounter for many of the residents at Moody Towers. (this seems to be an issue with the other residential facilities on campus as well) The housing staff members that were responsible for overseeing the management of the facility were grimy, indecent individuals that always tried to make students feel as if they are lesser beings (this is specifically an issue with the RAs). Water outages were a common occurrence that sometimes spanned more than a day (which effected the dining hall). Quality of Education The well known phrase “you get what you pay for” can also be applied to the quality of education that UofH presents to their students. Exceptional individuals can expect to become extremely bored with course content due to the fact that they cater the classes towards minimum requirement students. Many of these students act like children and interrupt class lectures on a regular basis. The teachers can only helplessly stand by and plead for the students to act appropriately for fear of administrative action if they say something that could be remotely perceived as offensive. Safety Safety on campus is a joke. Crimes such as vehicle theft, aggravated robbery, and assault are not uncommon on campus. Some criminals feel impunity to the point that they try and steal backpacks from people at the student center in broad daylight. Many parts of the campus have poor lighting and can increase the likelihood of crimes occurring. The campus police and security officers are more concerned about harassing students rather than ensuring their safety. Dining On the surface, the dining facilities seem like a great value for students living on campus. However, some may notice that the amount of money that is charged per semester for meal plans does not equate to the services provided. The dining halls often close or limit their hours for trivial reasons, which can be annoying if you live on campus and do not own a car. These closures and limitations on hours of operation are approved by a student body that does not even live on campus or eat at the dining halls everyday. The managerial staff never do anything to improve services after receiving feedback from residents. The individuals that prepare and serve the food could probably care less about its quality. I would often find that the food is dry, contains low grade meat, is overcooked, or has inedible items such as plastic. In sum, the individuals that are looking to for high quality education with livable facilities should probably research other academic institutions. With the pandemic, it is probably better to find an accredited online university that is cheaper than UofH (there are a lot of them). If you do not like online mode of instruction, then there are other universities in the Houston area that have similar tuition rates with acceptable facilities.