HEB, UHD Partner to Offer Free Vaccinations in June
The University of Houston-Downtown is partnering with HEB to offer free vaccinations to the UHD Community in June.
The first dose of the Moderna vaccine will be offered on Wednesday, June 9 with the second shot being administered on Wednesday, July 7. UHD’s Welcome Center will serve as the vaccination site between 9 a.m. and Noon.
Registration is required to receive a vaccination. Free parking will be available it the city parking lot on Girard Street (across from the Girard Street Garage/Welcome Center) during both events.
On the day of the no-cost vaccinations, those with insurance benefits need to bring a copy of their insurance card. Those without insurance will still be able to be vaccinated, but will need to provide their Social Security number on their consent forms per government guidelines.
For more information on vaccines, visit the UHD COVID-19 website.
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.
