On Campus

On-Campus Housing

Housing accommodations will be provided on the University of Houston campus at The Quad - Townhouse. The Quad is one of the newest residence halls on campus that was opened in Fall 2020. Our REU program has been assigned to a townhouse which is a living learning community floor plan with three (3) floors. Each of you will have your own private bedroom and will share bathrooms.

• The first floor is the common area with living room, and full kitchen. It includes 2 private bedrooms and shared bathroom

• The second and third floors each have 8 private bedrooms and shared bathrooms (2 showers, 3 sinks, 2 toilets)

Included in The Quad Townhouse:

• Single, private bedrooms with full-size beds

• Closet, desk, desk chair, and dresser per bedroom

• Large community kitchen and Living room on the first floor

• Two large Refrigerators, stoves/ovens, microwaves, and sinks

• Seating for eating, socializing, and events/activities

• Washer and dryer

For additional information, layouts and photos visit: https://www.uh.edu/housing/housing-options/the-quad.

NOT INCLUDED

Pillows, towels, bedding, plates, bowls, utensils, dish soap, and toiletries are not included nor covered by the REU program. Additionally, although the laundry facility is free, detergent is not included.

On-campus parking permits are not included with the provided housing nor are they covered by the REU program. 

If you will have a vehicle during the program and need to purchase a parking permit, email mmpariyo@central.uh.edu so that we can provide you with information to purchase a permit.

CougarCard

Each of you will receive a Special Program CougarCard (essentially UH ID card)

• Once your UH identity has been created, we will send information on getting your card activated.

ShastaBUCKS

Flex funds (ShastaBUCKS) will be loaded onto your CougarCard to use for various on-campus eating establishments, on-campus vending machines, and on-campus stores.

On-Campus Dining

Visit https://dineoncampus.com/uh for on-campus dining information and hours of operation.

Access to the UH REC Center is not included in the REU program. 

REU participants can purchase (self-paid) a summer membership. More information will be provided during the orientation.

REU participants do not have a direct mailing/shipping address. Instead, you will mail the items to Matthew Pariyothorn and he will let you know once the item arrives so you can pick it up

To receive mail or shipping, use the information and address below. 

Matthew Pariyothorn

REU - FIRST and LAST NAME

3551 Cullen Blvd, Room 501

Houston, TX 77204-3010