Home Page
Houston
Starter Kit Program
Home Page

FAQs

What is the program?

The Houston Starter Kit program is a special online program for all incoming first-year undergraduate students. You’ll get to know the school and your fellow students, get insider tips for success, and earn gift cards to great places on and around campus.

Who can participate?

All incoming first-year undergraduate students at Houston can join the program by attending a live, 1-hour Zoom event this summer.

What do I need to do?

You’ll need to join a live, 1-hour Zoom event this summer (register here) and you can pick one of the following event times:

  • Wed Jul 17 from 10:00-11:00 am CDT
  • Wed Jul 17 from 7:00-8:00 pm CDT
  • Mon Jul 22 from 12:00-1:00 pm CDT
  • Wed Jul 24 from 2:00-3:00 pm CDT
  • Tue Jul 30 from 1:00-2:00 pm CDT

After the Zoom event, you’ll receive follow-up communications from the program via text with tips for how to succeed at Houston and opportunities to earn gift cards throughout the fall semester.

What will I get for participating?

You’ll have opportunities to earn rewards and entry into a raffle for a $500 gift card to the Houston bookstore.

Will I be charged for the program?

No. This program is absolutely free.

Is the program for all first-year students?

Yes! All incoming first-year undergraduate students at Houston are strongly encouraged to participate in the program.