About Our Department
University Housing and Dining (UHD) is in the Division of Student Affairs and oversees 15 on-campus residence halls, University Apartments, 2400 Nueces apartments, Dobie Twenty21, and many dining and retail venues. By creating transformative living and learning communities, the staff fosters student engagement, growth and success. UHD operates its own residence life, dining, business services, custodial, maintenance and information systems units, is self-supporting (without state or university funds) and employs approximately 1,000 full and part-time staff.
Vision
To create transformative living and learning environments where students feel safe, involved and inspired to change the world.
Mission
To cultivate inclusive learning communities that foster student engagement, growth and success.
Values
Learning — A caring community, all of us students, helping one another grow.
Discovery — Expanding knowledge and human understanding.
Freedom — To seek the truth and express it.
Leadership — The will to excel with integrity and the spirit that nothing is impossible.
Individual Opportunity — Many options, diverse people and ideas, one university.
Responsibility — To serve as a catalyst for positive change in Texas and beyond.
Contact Us
Find out how to email, call or visit us for information and assistance.
Meet Our Leadership
Meet the senior team who ensure our students have the tools, resources and opportunities to change the world.
Organizational Charts
View our departmental structure and team members across all units.
Commitment to Safety
We are committed to providing an environment for students, staff and visitors free of unsafe or hazardous conditions.