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The University of St. Thomas (UST)

The University of St. Thomas (UST)

Houston , United States
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The University of St. Thomas (UST)
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The University of St. Thomas (UST)
The University of St. Thomas (UST) is Houston's Catholic University, committed to the religious, ethical and intellectual traditions of Catholic higher education. For more than 70 years, we've been graduating students like you into successful careers in medicine, education, business, public administration and more – throughout Houston and across the globe.

Services

Student services

The Office of Student Affairs is a general resource for any questions you have. Specifically, we help with:

  • ID cards
  • Extended absences
  • Meal plan appeals
  • Travel logistics (for academic or student club travel)

Housing services

  • Guinan Hall - 2 and 3 person rooms are offered. All have private bathrooms. 
  • Young Hall - For upperclassmen. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units are offered. 
  • Clare Hall - Open to females only. 2 and 3 person rooms are offered. 
  • Townhomes - Faith-based Living Learning Communities, separated by males and females

Library services

Doherty Library offers:

  • Endowed Collections
  • Gift Collections
  • Archives
  • Cardinal Beran Library

ICT services

  • Basic cable TV (access to 64 channels)
  • High-speed internet connection ports
  • Wi-Fi

Student Life

Campus life

The campus is located in Houston's Museum District and Innovation Corridor, a diverse and vibrant urban environment with professional opportunities. We're just steps from downtown and the famed Texas Medical Center where many students perform prestigious internships. Read more about our mission and vision.

Sports facilities

The Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center is available to all UST students, faculty and staff.

Amenities include:

  • Gymnasium
  • Cardio and weight rooms
  • Racquetball courts
  • Fitness studio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball courts
  • Practice turf

Student clubs

  • Aquinas Honor Society
  • Biology (Beta Beta Beta: Tri-Beta)
  • Business (Beta Alpha Psi)
  • Catholic Studies (Alpha Tau Omicron Omega)
  • Catholic Studies (Delta Epsilon Sigma)
  • Communication (Lambda Pi Eta)
  • Continuing education (Alpha Sigma Lambda)
  • Criminology (Alpha Phi Sigma)
  • Drama/Theater (Alpha Psi Omega)
  • Education (Kappa Delta Pi)
  • English (Sigma Tau Delta)

Accreditation

The University of St. Thomas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 713-522-7911 for questions about the accreditation of the University of St. Thomas.

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