Statements
As a public Institution, the University of Houston works to maintain a positive campus environment that promotes equal access to all.
The following statements are approved by the Office of the President. Any questions regarding these statements should be directed to the Office of General Counsel at (713) 743-0949.
Equal Opportunity (EO) Statements
The following Equal Opportunity statement should be used in all UH brochures and advertisements:
The University of Houston provides equal treatment and opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender and pregnancy), genetic information, age (over 40), disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, gender expression, or any other legally protected status except where such distinction is required by law.
The following short version of the Equal Opportunity statement can be used in place of the longer version in all small brochures and advertisements:
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity institution. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
If space in your advertisement is extremely limited—to the extent that the above statement is not legible—the words "Equal Opportunity" may be replaced with "EO" as follows:
The University of Houston is an EO institution.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA Statement)
The following ADA statement should be used on all invitations, announcements and marketing or promotional pieces for special events. Fill in the name or office, phone number and date accordingly.
Persons with disabilities who desire accommodations should contact (name or office) at (phone number) by (date).
or
Accommodations on the basis of disability are available by calling (name or office) at (phone number) by (date).
Statements
For most UH publications, it is customary to end with a general statement about the University and the UH System. The standard UH and UH System boilerplate descriptions are as follows. For more information on boilerplate descriptions and their use please contact University Marketing, Communication and Media Relations at 713-743-8863.
Following is the accepted boilerplate description of the University of Houston:
About the University of Houston
The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university recognized with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter for excellence in undergraduate education. UH serves the globally competitive Houston and Gulf Coast region by providing world-class faculty, experiential learning and strategic industry partnerships. Located in the nation's fourth-largest city and one of the most culturally rich regions in the country, UH enrolls nearly 49,000 students.
About the University of Houston (long version)
The University of Houston is a powerhouse of innovation, learning and discovery in the nation’s fourth-largest city and one of the world’s most dynamic regions. Founded in 1927, UH is the largest public research university in Houston and the third largest in Texas, serving nearly 49,000 students across its flagship campus in Houston and campuses in Katy and Sugar Land. Through 16 colleges, the University offers more than 300 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional programs, preparing leaders to thrive in the global economy.
Designated a Carnegie R1 institution for the highest level of research activity and home to a Phi Beta Kappa chapter for excellence in undergraduate education, UH reported $239 million in research expenditures in FY 2024. The University leads more than a dozen national research centers — supported by over $20 million in sponsorships in areas such as energy, psychology, superconductivity, laser mapping and homeland security — and supports seven university-level centers and numerous core research facilities. Faculty include members of the National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and National Academy of Inventors.
Governed by the UH System Board of Regents, UH is one of the most culturally dynamic major research universities in the nation. With state-of-the-art facilities such as the Technology Bridge innovation hub and UH’s Arts and Health Districts, UH drives discovery, fosters creativity, promotes health and education, and transforms communities locally and globally.
Following is the accepted boilerplate description of the University of Houston System:
About the University of Houston System
The University of Houston System (UHS) is the region’s largest provider of comprehensive university services, serving approximately 70,000 students annually and producing a $7-billion impact on the Greater Houston economy each year. UHS includes three separate institutions – the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake and University of Houston–Downtown as well as several teaching centers across Greater Houston. Each university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. UHS also operates KUHF-FM, a National Public Radio station, and KUHT-TV, a PBS affiliate. For more information, see UHS.
The following combined University of Houston and University of Houston System boilerplate description can be used in place of the longer statements when space is restricted:
The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university and the largest university of the University of Houston System, a public system of higher education with two other universities (University of Houston-Clear Lake and University of Houston-Downtown) and campuses in Sugar Land and Katy.
Other Statements
The following statements may be appropriate for use in your publication. Any questions regarding these statements and their use should be referred to University Marketing & Communications at 713-743-8863.
The University reserves the right to make changes without notice in any publication as necessitated by university or legislative action.
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