Texas Southern University

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About Texas Southern University

Texas Southern University possesses an impressive array of more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs and concentrations, a diverse faculty, 80-plus student organizations, and an extensive alumni network comprised of educators, entrepreneurs, public servants, lawyers, pilots, artists, and more, many of whom are change agents on the local, national and international stage

Our academic curriculum is organized into eleven colleges and schools that continue to serve as cornerstones for developing the greatest potential in leaders from various socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Some of TSU’s well-known graduates include the late U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan and U.S. Congressman George “Mickey” Leland.

Campus information

Nestled upon a sprawling 150-acre campus, Texas Southern University is one of the nation’s largest historically black universities.

Texas Southern University is situated in the heart of America's fourth-largest city, Houston, a vast, teeming metropolis characterized by a diverse population, a vibrant business climate, an outstanding performing and visual arts community and an almost unparalleled quality of life. While maintaining its position as the world's energy capital, in recent years Houston has experienced a transformation into a global

The University, located near the heart of downtown Houston, was founded as a Public, co-educational, historically Black University. The campus facilities have grown from one permanent building and several temporary structures in 1947 to 45 buildings on a campus that sits on 150 acres of land.

Accommodation

All students who have an interest in living on campus must be registered for academic courses with the university. University provision mandate the requirement of 15 hours as an enrolled student.

Texas Southern University’s Department of Residential Life & Housing maintains an impressive community portfolio consisting of 2 Residence Halls (dorms,) 5 Apartment Style living communities along with a luxurious style apartment community and condo community for upperclassmen and graduate students.