Student Relations

UH-Victoria invites students to make use of the student relations services established for their use outside the classroom. The Office of Student Relations (OSR) serves as a clearinghouse for the various needs of students including a first-aid kit, jumper cables and a slim jim for vehicles, making transparencies and laminations, academic calendars, etc.

Student Senate

Student government at UH-Victoria exists in the form of the Student Senate. This governing body’s purpose is to promote communications between constituents of UHV, enhance the unique educational environment of UHV, and to address specific needs of students in order to provide a voice to and for the student body with respect to academic and cultural matters. The President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, undergraduate and graduate Senators from each of the three (3) academic schools and three Senators-at-Large are elected each spring by the student body.

Student Organizations

Opportunities for the development of leadership and a chance to help the university and community are offered to students through participation in recognized university organizations. Students are encouraged to participate in service, honor, major fields, or professional organizations. Students with high scholastic standing are eligible for invitation into the UH-Victoria chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, a national honor society, which recognizes academic excellence. Special interest groups such as the American Humanics Student Association, Baptist Student Ministry, Campus Ministry (Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist), Criminal Justice Club, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, Mexican American Student Organization, Psi Chi (Psychology), Student Advertising Federation, and the LEAD Student Ambassadors are also available. Policies for the recognition and operation of student organizations can be obtained upon request from the Office of Student Relations.

Student Conduct

UH-Victoria students must conform to the university’s policies and procedures. Copies of the Student Conduct Code and the Academic Sanctions and Appeals Process are available in the Student Handbook.

Identification Cards

Student identification (ID) cards are issued at the beginning of each semester. The ID cards are available at the VC/UHV Library circulation desk and at the Academic Support Office at the UH System at Sugar Land and UH System at Cinco Ranch.

The student ID card is used as a means of identification on and off campus. Students are eligible for various discounts at local businesses. A discount program brochure is available in the OSR. Anyone losing or finding an ID card should go to the lost and found in the OSR on the Victoria campus, or the Academic Support Office at the UH System at Sugar Land and UH System at Cinco Ranch for students attending those campuses.

Lost and Found

The OSR acts as the agent for lost and found articles. Students are asked to contact this office immediately upon finding or losing items on the campus or in buildings used by UH-Victoria.  Students at the UH System at Sugar Land and UH System at Cinco Ranch should contact the Academic Support Office.

Students With Disabilities

Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Relations about any specific needs they have for readers, writers, or equipment services. A Voyager CCD closed-circuit television, which magnifies images for the visually-impaired student, is available in the VC/UH-Victoria Library. The university attempts to create a barrier-free environment. Students who require special services because of a disability should contact the Coordinator of Student Relations at the UHV campus. Special parking permits should be requested Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from the switchboard operator at the kiosk area in UHV University Center.

Student Insurance

A hospital, medical and surgical insurance plan is available to all university students at a nominal cost. Information on available insurance plans can be obtained upon request from the Office of Student Relations.

All university students who are not U.S. citizens should have hospitalization, medical and surgical insurance which includes a repatriation benefit.  Some policies offer to pay airfare and lodging expenses for a family member or designated person to help oversee the student’s evacuation to their home country in the event of extreme illness.  International students are responsible for obtaining their personal insurance coverage and are notified of this responsibility in the Statement of Understanding that is required before being admitted to UHV.  Information on International Health Insurance plans is available in the Office of Student Relations.

Student Lounges

Student lounges are maintained for students on the first floors of the UH-Victoria buildings. Coffee and iced tea (for a nominal fee), a microwave oven, a refrigerator, a television, office supplies, magazines, and newspapers are available for use.  Student Lounges are also available at the UH System Sugar Land and UH System Cinco Ranch campuses.

Study Areas

Several study areas are available on the UHV/VC campus. In University Center, group study rooms are available in Rooms 301 A-D. Students are welcome to study in vacant classrooms. The Victoria College Student Center Room E and the Student Activities Room can be used by UHV students for studying.  Study area for the UH System at Sugar Land is in the library on the 2^nd floor, and in the library at UH System at Cinco Ranch.

Student Center

Located in The Victoria College Student Center are the bookstore, dining facility, TV room, reading room, meeting rooms and a games area. The dining facility features a variety of meals to meet the needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Personal Counseling

Counseling in the Office of Student Relations is confined to crisis-intervention counseling due to the limited staff. A referral list of professional and religious community resources is provided for those who need such services.

Housing

UH-Victoria has no on-campus student housing. However, the OSR posts current information about available rooms and apartments. Students are encouraged to check the student classifieds bulletin board for this information. An apartment guide is available to students looking for housing.

Graduation

Caps, gowns, rings and graduation invitations may be ordered through The Victoria College Bookstore or the WCJC Bookstore at the CentraPlex in Sugar Land. An application for graduation is to be filed in the Office of Admissions and Records by the published deadlines. Students applying for graduation will be asked to indicate whether or not they will be participating in the commencement ceremony. Only those students who indicate that they will be participating will receive information from the Office of Student Relations concerning caps and gowns, announcements, etc. The University hosts two commencement ceremonies each year.

Night Clerk

A night clerk is available during evening hours. The night clerk is located in Suite 107 of University West, Victoria Campus, and at the Academic Support Office at UH System at Sugar Land and UH System at Cinco Ranch.

Career Services

Career Planning Services

The Career Planning and Placement Office, located on the first floor of University West, Room 108B, offers access to a computerized career planning program called Sigi Plus. Without any prior knowledge of computers, students can identify values that are most important to them in planning a career, research what skills are needed for a chosen career, explore chances for advancement, and check salary ranges and job security. This program is free to UH-Victoria students, alumni, and UH-Victoria applicants for admission, while a $40 fee is charged to the public. Appointments can be scheduled through the CPP office.  Appointments can be made with the Coordinator for personal advising with career counseling questions and concerns.

Career Placement Service

The Career Planning and Placement Office assists students in finding full-time and part-time employment.

1.     Employment opportunities are often available for students attending the university. For information concerning full-time and part-time employment, check with the CPP Office, the job bulletin board and/or the Financial Aid Office.

2.     Students should complete a placement file no later than the semester of graduation. Placement forms are located in the CPP Office. Placement files cannot be sent to employers until a request form has been filed in this office. A $2.00 fee is charged for each placement file sent to prospective employers at the student’s request. Checks should be made payable to UH-Victoria Placement Service. There is no charge for placement files requested by employers. Copies of academic transcripts can be sent from the Office of Admissions and Records to the CPP Office at no charge.

3.     Résumé and cover letter writing, interview tips, along with many informative publications are available for student use in the Career Center Library located in the CPP Office.

4.     Students and alumni are invited to attend the Education Job Fair held in June and November. A job fair with local and state-wide employers for arts and sciences and business administration students is held in April.

5.     Workshops are offered regarding the topics of career planning, résumé and cover letter writing, job searches and interviewing.