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New Student Orientation Fall 2026
Start your journey at Huston-Tillotson University with New Student Orientation. Explore the Orientation Week schedule, important events, and helpful resources designed to prepare you for a successful Fall 2026 semester.
View Orientation ScheduleHuston-Tillotson’s history of excellence and traditions provides an environment where you can find your true calling.
Campus Life
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Help ensure we continue to carry out our marvelous mission by remaining engaged and investing in HT.
New - Student Registration
New - Student Registration is more than a task on a checklist; it’s the moment your college journey really begins. This program is designed to help admitted students feel confident, informed, and supported as they prepare for their first semester. You’ll get to explore campus resources, connect with advisors who are there to help you succeed, and start building a community that will support you along the way.
MBA Program
An MBA degree is one that is highly recognizable throughout the world. The HT MBA degree allows students with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration or in a related business degree to build upon the skills already learned.
The HT MBA is a hybrid MBA program with a concentration in Management. It offers a blended learning format of online and on-campus courses and is specifically designed for the working professional.
Adult Degree Programs
At Huston-Tillotson University (HT), degree programs reflect the urgent demands of the changing times by providing the practical, relevant knowledge needed for success in today’s global economy. While highly focused and accelerated, all programs retain the same high standards that have distinguished HT graduates for the past 145 years.
Our degree completion programs focus on developing the skills and knowledge that are most important to you. Our students know they’re getting personal attention every step of the way. We recognize that the adult learner differs significantly from the traditional college student.
Financial Aid
The mission of our office is to support the overall goals of recruiting, retaining, and the graduation of a diverse student population by setting a pace of excellence in financial aid administration and superior service to students.
We encourage you to come by and meet our staff. We can also guide you through the financial aid application process.
I am honored and energized to serve as HT’s second female president and I look forward to advancing an aggressive agenda that will ensure HT’s continued success.
Dr. Melva K. WallacePresident & CEO
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Huston-Tillotson News
Board Unanimously Approves 10-Year Contract Extension for Huston-Tillotson University President Melva K. Wallace
Austin, TX - In a unanimous vote reflecting its confidence in both President Melva K. Wallace and the future of Huston-Tillotson University, the Board of Trustees has approved…
Huston-Tillotson University Receives $1 Million Gift through UNCF Initiative
Austin, TX - Huston-Tillotson University is one of 12 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) receiving $1 million through a historic $12 million gift from the James and…
President Melva K. Wallace Featured as One of Austin’s Rising Stars by VoyageAustin
Austin, TX — Huston-Tillotson University President and CEO Dr. Melva K. Wallace has been recognized as one of Austin’s rising leaders in a new feature by VoyageAustin, highlighting…
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Mission Statement
Huston-Tillotson University is a faith-based historically black college and university (HBCU) nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Austin, Texas. The institution provides a robust liberal arts and STEM education through market-driven certifications, associate, baccalaureate, master’s degrees, and centers of excellence. HT remains committed to its legacy of educating a mosaic community of learners while cultivating innovative leaders who are dedicated to academic excellence and service.
Vision Statement
Huston-Tillotson University commits to cultivating the forerunners of innovation. We aspire to prepare graduates who are pioneers, socially engaged leaders and thinkers, demonstrated through academic excellence and service.
In a unanimous vote reflecting its confidence in both President Melva K. Wallace and the future of Huston-Tillotson University, the Board of Trustees has approved a 10-year contract extension for the University’s seventh president and chief executive officer.
The historic action, taken during the Board’s July meeting, extends Wallace’s leadership through 2036 and marks the first 10-year contract extension ever awarded to a Huston-Tillotson University president. The Board’s decision reflects its support of the University’s strategic direction as it advances its vision of moving from being the first institution of higher education in Austin to becoming the foremost.
Board Chair David L. Godsey said the extension recognizes Wallace’s record of measurable progress and her vision for the University’s future. He noted that the Board’s unanimous vote reflects its confidence in her leadership and in the momentum the institution has built under her administration.
“President Wallace has an incredible work ethic to match her extraordinary vision. She arrived on campus proclaiming, ‘We’re going from first to foremost!’ Without the benefit of advance knowledge of the University’s existing challenges, she relied on her faith, her love for students and a work ethic equal to her vision. She immediately went to work developing a master plan, building relationships and laying the foundation for the transformational progress we are seeing today, including the historic gift from the Moody Foundation. Over the next 10 years, she will play a pivotal role in carrying out that master plan while continuing to surprise us with the kind of accomplishments that only visionary leaders achieve,” Godsey said.
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A beautiful anniversary surprise for President Wallace!
Huston-Tillotson University’s SGA President, the 7th Miss HT, and the 23rd Mister HT gifted President Melva K. Wallace her favorite flowers, sunflowers, as she celebrated her fourth anniversary as the University’s Seventh President and CEO!
Four years of visionary leadership, service, and continued commitment to Bluebonnet Hill.
Happy 4th Anniversary, Dr. Wallace from your 5th group of student leaders!
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Huston-Tillotson University is one of 12 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) receiving $1 million through a historic $12 million gift from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to UNCF.
The gift is designed to strengthen the financial sustainability of UNCF-member institutions while expanding pathways for students pursuing careers in healthcare and education.
“This investment in Huston-Tillotson is both timely and significant,” said HT President and CEO Melva K. Wallace. “We are grateful to UNCF, the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation, Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole and Dr. Gia Soublet for helping make this much-needed gift possible. Investments such as this strengthen our University and, more importantly, create greater opportunities for the students we serve.”
The award further advances Huston-Tillotson’s efforts to strengthen its long-term financial position while preparing students for careers in fields critical to the communities HT serves.
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The future of AI needs your voice.
HBCU AICON 2027 is calling on bold thinkers, researchers, educators, innovators, and practitioners ready to bring ideas that move the culture and the conversation forward.
The stage is waiting. What will you bring to it?
Submit your proposal by September 30, 2026 at HBCUAICON.org. #HBCUAICON
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Dr. Kenneth Crawford said what he said! CUT IT! #HT
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Welcome back faculty and staff! University Institute 2026! #HT
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