Is Cougar Village I only for freshmen?

Yes. UH's Cougar Village I page states: "Only first-year students are able to live in Cougar Village l." It also houses freshman Honors students and specific Living Learning Communities.

Does Cougar Village I have single rooms?

The standard configuration is a four-person, 2-bedroom double-occupancy suite, but UH's housing rate sheet lists a Cougar Village I Single at a higher rate ($5,210 for 2026-27 vs. $4,007 for a 2 Bed Double).

Is there a full kitchen in the room?

No — rooms include a mini-refrigerator only, with no microwave listed. Cooking kitchens are shared on each floor rather than located in individual suites.

Is Cougar Village I a good hall to live in?

That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Cougar Village I has Twin XL, inches not published beds with Not published — confirm with hall of under-bed storage, and is only partially air conditioned. University of Houston provides Extra-long twin bed, desk (42"W x 24"D x 30"H), desk chair, three-drawer chest (30"W x 24"D x 30"H), mini-refrigerator, floor kitchen access in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Cougar Village I stacks up against University of Houston's other halls above.

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Cougar Village I Dorm Checklist 2026

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2-bedroom suite, 4 students per suite, 2 students per furnished bedroom, private bathroom shared by the suite; single-room rate also offered

Verified Aug 18, 2026 · uh.edu

Cougar Village I is freshman-only suites. The first floor holds a learning center, two computer labs, a large lounge, seminar rooms, classrooms, multipurpose rooms, a fitness center, laundry facilities, a game room, and a convenience store, and the building is adjacent to the Moody Towers dining hall.

Bed SizeTwin XL, inches not published
Under-BedNot published — confirm with hall
ACPartial
On-CampusNot required

✓ In the room

Extra-long twin beddesk (42"W x 24"D x 30"H)desk chairthree-drawer chest (30"W x 24"D x 30"H)mini-refrigeratorfloor kitchen access

✗ Not provided

Microwavebedding/linenstowelsshower caddysurge protectorlaundry suppliescleaning supplies

⊘ Prohibited

Candles/incensemulti-outlet extension cordsopen-heat-source appliances without thermostat control (toaster ovenshot platesspace heaters)firearms/illegal knives/explosive devicespets other than fish or approved service/comfort animalsself-manufactured loftswaterbedssmoking/tobacco per the UH Tobacco Free Campus Policy

A residential meal plan is required for Cougar Village I residents under the Residential Services Agreement.
The private bathroom is shared by all four suitemates — pack shower shoes and a caddy.
No bed-height, riser, or lofting guidance is published for this hall; self-manufactured lofts are prohibited.

Living in Cougar Village I: what to know before you pack

The room

Each Cougar Village I suite pairs two bedrooms around one private bathroom, with two residents per bedroom and four per suite. Every resident gets an extra-long twin bed, a 42"W x 24"D x 30"H desk with a standard chair, and a 30"W x 24"D x 30"H three-drawer chest, plus a mini-refrigerator already in the room. Windows measure about 41½" wide by 31" tall inside a roughly 2¼" frame — worth knowing before you buy curtains or a window fan. UH does not publish a bed height or under-bed clearance figure for this hall, and self-manufactured lofts are prohibited, so hold off on risers until SHRL confirms what the frames allow. It's a compact but self-contained setup: you share a bathroom with three suitemates rather than a whole floor, and most families only need to add bedding, storage bins, and decor.

Day to day

Cougar Village I is built around themed floors with their own kitchens and lounges, so day-to-day life happens close to home. The first floor packs in a learning center, two computer labs, seminar rooms and classrooms, multipurpose rooms, a fitness center, a game room, laundry, and a convenience store, and the building sits next to the Moody Towers dining hall. Because it's restricted to first-year students, including freshman Honors students and several Living Learning Communities, floor culture skews heavily toward first-year programming, RA-led events, and study groups.

Move-in day

Cougar Village I residents report to the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center during their assigned time slot, complete check-in, receive an unloading pass for the windshield, then follow directional signage to the hall, where volunteers provide unloading assistance. Move-In Time Selection opens July 20, 2026 for the Aug. 19-22 window. Early-arrival requests must be received by Friday, July 31, 2026, and checking in before Aug. 19 incurs daily charges based on room type.

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Dorm shopping guides: Mini fridge · Surge protector · Storage bins · Mattress topper · Desk lamp · Bedding sets · Twin XL sheets · Shower caddy · Towels · Shower shoes · Laundry hamper · Area rug · Mirror · Over-door organizer · Closet organizers · Fans (no AC) · Loft bed setup

Sources & verification — last checked Aug 18, 2026

Cougar Village I FAQ

Is Cougar Village I only for freshmen?: Yes. UH's Cougar Village I page states: "Only first-year students are able to live in Cougar Village l." It also houses freshman Honors students and specific Living Learning Communities.
Does Cougar Village I have single rooms?: The standard configuration is a four-person, 2-bedroom double-occupancy suite, but UH's housing rate sheet lists a Cougar Village I Single at a higher rate ($5,210 for 2026-27 vs. $4,007 for a 2 Bed Double).
Is there a full kitchen in the room?: No — rooms include a mini-refrigerator only, with no microwave listed. Cooking kitchens are shared on each floor rather than located in individual suites.
Is Cougar Village I a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Cougar Village I has Twin XL, inches not published beds with Not published — confirm with hall of under-bed storage, and is only partially air conditioned. University of Houston provides Extra-long twin bed, desk (42"W x 24"D x 30"H), desk chair, three-drawer chest (30"W x 24"D x 30"H), mini-refrigerator, floor kitchen access in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Cougar Village I stacks up against University of Houston's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Cougar Village I Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Cougar Village I: it has Twin XL, inches not published beds with Not published — confirm with hall of under-bed clearance, and AC is only partial in this building — some rooms have it, some don't. On top of that, the room comes with Extra-long twin bed, desk (42"W x 24"D x 30"H), desk chair, three-drawer chest (30"W x 24"D x 30"H), mini-refrigerator, floor kitchen access; you'll need to bring Microwave, bedding/linens, towels, shower caddy, surge protector, laundry supplies, cleaning supplies yourself; Candles/incense, multi-outlet extension cords, open-heat-source appliances without thermostat control (toaster ovens, hot plates, space heaters), firearms/illegal knives/explosive devices, pets other than fish or approved service/comfort animals, self-manufactured lofts, waterbeds, smoking/tobacco per the UH Tobacco Free Campus Policy isn't allowed. The full day-to-day breakdown above covers the room, the building, and move-in day in more depth.

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Cougar Village I Dorm Checklist 2026

Living in Cougar Village I: what to know before you pack

The room

Day to day

Move-in day

See dorm rooms styled

Everything for your Cougar Village I room

Bedding

Fan — check your assignment

Bathroom

Personal Care & Grooming

Self-Care Essentials

Storage & Organization

Closet Space-Savers

Tech & Power

Laundry

Desk & Study

Health & Safety

Comfort & Room

Kitchen & Dining

Misc Essentials

Move-In Day Gear

Cougar Village I FAQ

Thinking About Living in Cougar Village I Next Year?

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