University of Houston-Victoria

The University of Houston-Victoria is dedicated to providing students with the opportunities they need to make their mark in the world. Established in 1973 with a main campus located in the small city of Victoria, Texas, UHV offers courses leading to 70 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and concentrations.

As one of the nation’s state colleges and universities, UHV is committed to offering affordable and accessible education to students. Degree programs are taught by award-winning faculty in the schools of Arts & Sciences; Business Administration; and Education, Health Professions & Human Development. UHV’s mission is to help students succeed.

Face-to-face classes are offered at UHV’s main campus in Victoria, as well as a teaching site in Katy, a Houston suburb. Online classes allow students to earn a degree from anywhere. The main campus is located in the welcoming town of Victoria, conveniently located just two hours from the major cities of Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Corpus Christi.

The University of Houston-Victoria offers 70 bachelor's and master's degrees and concentrations in the fields of arts and sciences; business administration; and education, health professions and human development. UHV provides accredited face-to-face and online programs to students in the Gulf Coast region and beyond. Since its founding in 1973, UHV has provided students with a quality higher education taught by talented faculty at a great value.

The School of Arts & Sciences is central to the teaching, research and service interests of UHV. We prepare students to have the skills and intellectual leadership needed in the public and private sectors. Special emphasis is placed on providing students with the critical thinking and technological skills necessary for lifelong success, active citizenship and global awareness.

Accredited by AACSB International, the School of Business Administration offers business degrees for the leaders of today and tomorrow. Our programs and concentrations are relevant in the dynamic business environment and equip students with the analytical and reasoning skills needed to succeed in diverse economies and cultures.There’s a common thread that joins the students, faculty and staff in the School of Education, Health Professions, & Human Development: We like to help people. It’s a passion of ours. It’s what drives us to teach, learn and strive to make a difference in people’s lives.

College is a time to dream about and prepare for your life after graduation. But how do you turn your dreams and aspirations into reality? At UHV, it’s all about getting involved.Campus Life is made up of Housing, Student Life & Services, Counseling, Career Services, Athletics and much more. We are all here to help you succeed, grow and enjoy your time at UHV. You also will find a great way to get involved through our online student engagement portal, JagSync.

Regardless of your interest, there is no shortage of ways for students to get involved on campus. We offer an endless array of fun activities, cultural events, leadership training, recreational sports and outdoor adventures. Also, as a growing university, making a difference is on the minds of many UHV students. So get excited – get involved! We’ve seen big things come from our students’ big dreams. The same can happen for you. Be whatever you want at UHV, and make your mark.

Every day at UHV is a chance to make your mark. During your time at UHV, you have access to a wide variety of resources to help you achieve your goals. Take advantage of the support at your fingertips. In addition, many student resources are available on JagSpace.

Our students are encouraged to invest in the community through initiatives such as Alternative Spring Break and Jags Join In: Day of Service.UHV is host to the Small Business Development Center, which provides training, consulting and technical assistance to small business owners in Victoria, Aransas, Bee, Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Gonzales, Jackson, Karnes, Lavaca and Refugio counties. Most services are free, although some workshops, special events and webinars have a small fee.

The university encourages community members to visit campus for free events such as the UHV/American Book Review Reading Series, the Provost’s Lecture Series, the School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development Fall and Spring Symposiums and the School of Business Administration Distinguished Speaker Series.

The University of Houston-Victoria began as an effort in the late 1960s by the local community to bring a higher learning institution to Victoria. In 1973, after meetings with Texas legislators, community leaders succeeded in establishing an off-campus center of the University of Houston called the University of Houston Victoria Center. In its inaugural year, 100 students enrolled in at the center.

In October 2008, the UH System Board of Regents adopted a resolution authorizing UHV to seek enabling state legislation to add freshmen and sophomores. In the 81st Texas legislative session, state Rep. Geanie Morrison introduced House Bill 1056, which would allow UHV to expand, and state Sen. Glenn Hegar introduced an identical bill, Senate Bill 567. Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed HB 1056 into law on June 19, 2009. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools approved UHV to admit underclassmen and offer lower-division courses on Nov. 17, 2009, and UHV also received its first freshman application the same day. UHV's first freshmen and sophomores started taking classes in fall 2010, and the university's first residence hall, Jaguar Hall, opened on the Victoria campus.

UHV started its athletics program during the 2007-08 school year with the Jaguars baseball and softball team. Since then, the teams have strongly competed in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Soccer and golf programs for both men and women began in fall 2010.