Fall 2020 Update

Hye Jung Shim

Tiger Family,

We are always mindful at Texas Southern University of our unique position in the community both geographically and educationally and our privilege to serve students of color in an urban environment.

The proximity of our campus to Downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center and all points in Third Ward provides an array of opportunities for experiential learning and exposure. The valued relationship with our partners in the Bayou City has brought great benefit to the University.

In keeping with recent guidelines established by the City of Houston and Harris County, Texas Southern University will join our neighbors to do what we can to stop the spread of COVID-19. We recognize our community is disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided that classes for Fall 2020 will begin on August 19th in an online format (August 10th for TMSL and PharmD programs). This format, regardless of class selection and schedule, will continue until September 14th. Please check in with our learning management system Blackboard for the latest information.

Students who will be living in campus housing will now move in the week of September 7th. Contact Residential Life and Housing for more detailed information and appointment dates.

For employees, Phase 2 of the Return to TigerLand plan will also begin the week of September 7th. Faculty and staff who have been designated essential in their units will return in a variety of scenarios during that week. Check-in with your supervisor for your specific schedule and arrival date. We’d like to thank our critical workers who have already been serving on campus during Phase 1. They will continue in that valued capacity. All employees are asked to be prepared to return safely at any point for operational needs to serve our students.

Please note that we remain in a fluid situation due to the nature of the pandemic and these details are subject to change. Stay tuned to campus social media channels, email, and tsu.edu for the latest information along with updates from your area leader. The University will continue to stay open and operational to serve our students.

We ask that you join us in exercising flexibility and showing that Tigers Care by being patient as we navigate these evolving and unprecedented times for the TSU community and our country.

Thank you in advance for showing that Tigers Care!

Download the Memorandum (PDF)

Active Shooter/ Active Attack Drill

Hye Jung Shim

The Texas Southern University Police Department will conduct an “ACTIVE ATTACK DRILL”, Thursday, November 29, 2018, at 11:00 am, on the campus of Texas Southern University. During the drill, alerts will be sent out via LiveSafe & Simplex Network Voice Command System, giving specific instructions about the drill.

Here’s what we need our campus community to do:

  • Lock doors;
  • Take immediate cover;
  • Hideout of sight away from windows and doors;
  • Await instructions from the police department;
  • The drill is expected to last an hour. During that time, those who are not on campus should stay away from campus.
  • Once the Drill has concluded, the campus will return to normal operations.

Drills help us to practice how to stay safe in case of an emergency. It’s a new day at TSUPD and your safety is our top priority. Please encourage your peers to read all emails from “DPS Alerts”, like and follow us on Social Media, and sign up for our emergency notification systems.

Active Shooter Exercise

Jamal Starks

The Department of Public Safety will conduct a “ACTIVE SHOOTER EXERCISE”, April 11, 2018, on the campus of Texas Southern University. During the drill, alerts will be sent out via MIR3, LiveSafe & Simplex Network Voice Command System, giving specific instructions about the drill. Here’s what we need our campus community to do:

• Lock doors;
• Take immediate cover;
• Hide out of sight away from windows and doors;
• Await instructions from the police department; and
• Once given the “All Clear”, proceed accordingly.

Drills help us to practice how to stay safe in case of an emergency. It’s a new day at TSUPD and your safety is our top priority. Please encourage your peers to read all emails from “DPS Alerts”, like and follow us on Social Media, and sign up for our emergency notification systems.

Click Here to register on Life Safe app at T S U

LiveSafe TSU

Hye Jung Shim
Texas Southern University is providing all students, faculty, and staff with the LiveSafe app – a safety tool that provides a
quick, convenient, and discreet way to communicate with TSU Police.
Download LiveSafe for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play to enhance your overall safety and allow TSU
Police to better protect you.Use LiveSafe to:
  1. Share info: Easily share safety information and Police concerns directly to TSU Police using text, picture, and video
  2. Stay up-to-date: Receive important alerts and notifications from TSU Police, and access important phone numbers and safety resources
  3. Request an escort: Request an in-person escort from TSU Police to safely get you where you need to go Share your location: Share your location with safety officials in an emergency, or use location-tracking with friends, family, and colleagues for everyday safety

Get LiveSafe by:

  1. Download “LiveSafe” from here: http://bit.ly/TSULiveSafe (Be sure to enable location services and push notifications when prompted!).
  2. Sign up using your mobile phone number.
  3. Create a password and fill in your name.
  4. Add your email address to your profile (Left Menu > Settings > Profile).

Parking Lot Redesignation

Hye Jung Shim

Parking Lot Redesignation
Visitor Parking Lot 1(LOT V-1) has now been designated as parking LOT-C specifically for the parking needs of TSU’s faculty and staff personnel. Proper permit and access card will be required to enter and park in this lot.

Student Parking in this lot is strictly prohibited during regular business hours, however, students with proper permits and access card are authorized to park after 5:15P.M. and on weekends.

General visitor parking is located at either the east or west parking garages. Arrangements for special quests, VIP’s and/or dignitaries can be made in advance by contacting information below.

TSUDPS Parking Division
Phone : 713-313-4431
Email : davis2@tsu.edu
Mr. Davis, Associate Director of Parking

Tiger Tram

Tiger Tram

Hye Jung Shim

Tiger Tram is NOW In SERVICE
Operating Hours Are: 8:00 am to Noon & 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Monday thru Friday)
Trams will be out of service between Noon and 1:00 pm daily for maintenance services and charging.
Trams will traverse the Tiger Walk from the West Parking Garage to the front of the Barbara Jordan Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs throughout the operating hours.

Please show TSU ID upon boarding.
Tram operating hours may be interrupted due to major maintenance service requirements or repairs due to mechanical malfunctions. Stay tuned to our TSUDPS Facebook page for these out of service announcements. Like and follow us on Twitter @TSUDPS and Instagram @TXSUDPS.