Orientation
Orientation

Your transition into the University of St. Thomas begins at Orientation! Learn more about orientation 

 
Neewollah Halloween party at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas
Neewollah

The student-run Halloween party is one of the oldest traditions on campus.

 
 
Student holding guitar on stage at Jones Hall during Celts Got Talent competition at University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas
Celts Got Talent

From music to comedy, UST students put their talents on display. Auditions are held in advance.

 
Undergraduate students having fun at International Festival on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas
International Fest

Run by the international student society, featuring entertainment and ethnic foods.

 
 
Three students during annual Crawfish Boil at University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas
Crawfish Boil

Laissez les bon temps rouler with friends and some cajun crawfish. Held on campus every March.

 
Late night breakfast at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas
Late Night Breakfast

Happens at 9 p.m. on the last day of class, with staff and faculty serving breakfast to students.

 
 
President's Day of Service at University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas
Celts Day of Service

Students give back to the community during this volunteer event held on-campus and off-campus.

 
Zumba glow party at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas
Zumba Glow Party

During welcome week, Rec Sports and Residence Life host this event with glow sticks and glow paint.

 
 
University of St. Thomas Houston, Texas spring formal event
Spring Formal

Annual off-campus UST tradition where you can have a great time with fellow students.

 
St. Augustine's Oktoberfest at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas
Family Welcome

The perfect way for families to reconnect with students.
Learn More about Family Welcome

 
 
Italian Festival on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas
Italian Festival

Held every fall with great food, contests and live music. Attended by UST students and area residents.

 
Two undergraduate students, with one holding a snowball during the Deck the Mall holiday celebration at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas
Deck the Mall

Every December, UST celebrates Christmas with a Deck the Mall celebration on the Academic mall.