Upcoming University Partner Events 

Ferris State University

Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL) Virtual Open House 

Ready to advance your career? Come learn about the Doctorate in Community College Leadership (DCCL) Program offered through Ferris State University. The DCCL program is a hybrid program that is a mix of online and occasional face-to-face meetings. Ferris State University will be launching the 5th Texas cohort in January 2027 and the 18th Michigan cohort in May 2027. To learn more about the DCCL program and Ferris State University, be sure to sign up for one of the Virtual Open House dates listed below. 

Virtual Open House Dates 2026 - 2027

Click the link to choose a date and be sure to complete the registration form. Once completed, a confirmation email will be sent to you along with the zoom link for the virtual open house. 

Virtual Open House Registration

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Thursday, October 6, 2026
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Wednesday, February 10, 2027
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
Thursday, April 8, 2027

For any additional questions, feel free to reach out to representatives from Ferris State University using the contact information below. 

Call 231.591.2710 or Email ccleadership@ferris.edu 

Sam Houston State University

SHSU The Woodlands Center Events Calendar

Graduate School Exploration Fair

Connect with graduate program representatives to learn more about our graduate programs and find the path that's right for you. Collect stamps from 10 tables to earn free pizza and win an exclusive T-shirt or tote bag!

October 6, 2026 , 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lowman Student Center, White Ballroom
1802 Avenue I Huntsville, Texas 77340
 

Graduate School Exploration Week: Tour Main Campus

Let your campus adventure begin! Take a guided tour of our main campus and discover everything that makes it a great place to learn, grow, and connect.

October 6, 2026 , 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Lowman Student Center, White Ballroom
1802 Avenue I Huntsville, Texas 77340

Click Here to Register

Graduate School Exploration Week: The Graduate Application Journey

Get expert guidance on the graduate application process and ask your questions. Attendance enters you in a drawing for an application fee waiver!

Virtual Meeting , 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Zoom Link: https://shsu.zoom.us/j/81844732224

Click Here to Register

University of Houston Downtown Northwest

Heart Walk & Fall Festival at UHD Northwest

Join UHD Northwest for the Heart Walk & Fall Festival at the Lone Star College–University Park location. Expect a fun-filled, family-friendly event bringing the community together to celebrate heart health and support the American Heart Association! Lace up your sneakers and enjoy a day of music, activities, and community while honoring survivors and remembering loved ones affected by heart disease and stroke. Your participation and fundraising helps support CPR training, lifesaving research, and efforts to build a healthier community. Come walk, celebrate, and make a difference!

Free Activities Include:
Face Painting
Inflatable Games
Pumpkin Patch Photo Op
Kids' Costume Contest
Pupparazi Costume Contest (For Pets)
Prizes and more!

October 17, 2026 , 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
UHD Northwest
11521 Compaq Center West Drive
Houston TX, 77070

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Explore, Apply, Transfer: Apply to UHD for Spring 2027

• Application Assistance
• Unofficial Transcript Evaluations
• Waived Application Fee
• Food and Prizes

Whether you currently attend Lone Star College–University Park or another institution, all students interested in transferring to UHD are welcome!

Students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity and apply for Spring 2027 with support from UHD Transfer Admissions and the UHD Northwest team.

Thursday, October 22, 2026. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM , UHD Northwest B12.201L 

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Stay tuned

Please keep checking back for future events!