UHCL Class Ring
Once a Hawk, Always a Hawk
You worked smart. You learned. You made memories. Like the 80,000+ alumni who came before, you'll be a proud Hawk forever. This class ring is more than a symbol. It shows the world what you've accomplished, how you've soared, and what you've conquered. Your journey is just beginning, so take a piece of University of Houston-Clear Lake along with you.
Students that have reached at least junior status are eligible to order their UHCL Class Ring.
Ring Events
Ring Week
Stop by and visit HerffJones to figure out your size and get your order in! We recommend ordering your class ring during Ring Week so that we can guarantee that it will be available by the Ring Ceremony. Rings can also be ordered online, but orders must be placed by the ordering deadline to arrive on time for the Ring Ceremony.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, February 2 | 1-5 p.m. | Bayou Building, Atrium I |
| Tuesday, February 3 | 2-6 p.m. | Bayou Building, Atrium I |
| Wednesday, February 4 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Bayou Building, Atrium I |
Ring Ordering Deadline: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Ring Ceremony
The Ring Ceremony is held each semester to present your UHCL class rings and to share the moment with family and friends. Invitations will be e-mailed out following the ring ordering deadline to students who will be receiving rings. Reservations for participants and guests are required.
Spring 2026 UHCL Ring Ceremony
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:00 PM
Bayou Building, Atrium II
RSVP coming soon.
Pictures are welcome, so please remember to bring your cameras. Dress for the event is business casual.
Rings purchased by the deadline will be automatically shipped to UHCL for inclusion in the Ring Ceremony. If you did not receive an email invitation, this may mean that we will not have your ring for the ceremony. Please email alumni@uhcl.edu with any questions or to check if your ring will be at the ceremony.
"Not only does this ring represent my hard work but it recognizes all the people who have made this dream possible for me.
Melanie Juarez, '25 BS
About the UHCL Class Ring
When a student receives the ring as an undergraduate, they wear it with the logo facing the heart to inspire and motivate academic success. Tradition is not just about what each class receives from UH-Clear Lake, but rather about what they leave behind. Upon graduation, as new alumni move the tassel on their caps from left to right, they should turn their rings so that the UHCL faces outward. The official UHCL class ring then becomes a visible, tangible symbol of the ever-present bond between UHCL and its graduates.
Class Ring FAQs
The UHCL Class Ring is a symbol of tradition that connects you to the thousands of alumni who have walked this path before you. This ring is more than a marker of academic achievement. It reflects the perseverance, growth, and joy you’ve experienced during your time here. It represents your commitment to UHCL—and the university’s commitment to you. It signifies that you’ve met the academic standards to wear it proudly.
You are eligible to order a UHCL Class Ring once you are classified as at least a junior. Masters and Doctoral students may order a ring at any time during their study.
Depending on the style you chose, your ring may have the university’s seal, a coat of arms flanked by martlets which symbolize peace and deliverance, and greyhounds which symbolize speed. A winged hourglass and the motto “In time” sit atop the coat of arms. Your graduation year, degree, our founding year 1974, our Hawk mascot, or UHCL may also be featured to remind you of your time here.
The best time to order is during Ring Week, which is typically held around the third or fourth week of the semester (check the ring website for exact dates and times). During Ring Week, Herff Jones representatives are on campus with ring samples and will help you decide on design and ring size. This will also guarantee that your ring will arrive in time for the UHCL Ring Ceremony.
If you can’t make it during Ring Week, you’re welcome to order your ring anytime online. Please be mindful of the Ring Ordering Deadline, if you want to be sure that it is here in time for the Ring Ceremony.
You can order in person with Herff Jones representatives during Ring Week, or you can order online at https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/uhcl/.
You do not have to order during Ring Week. Although it is recommended, you can order online anytime.
Of course! Alumni can order their rings anytime. They are welcome to attend Ring Week to speak to Herff Jones representatives, or can order online.
The best option for sizing help is to attend Ring Week and have the Herff Jones representatives assist you. You can also visit the UHCL Spirit Store, who can help with your ring size.
If you order before the Ring Ordering Deadline, it will arrive at the University for the UHCL Ring Ceremony. If you order after the deadline it could take around 6-8 weeks to receive your ring via mail.
If you attend the UHCL Ring Ceremony, Herff Jones representatives will be on hand to assist with any sizing issues. If you’re not able to attend, or your ring arrives to you via mail, please reach out to Herff Jones customer service for assistance in resizing.
Yes, Herff Jones is the official ring provider for University of Houston - Clear Lake, and only rings ordered from Herff Jones are allowed to participate in the UHCL Ring Ceremony.
No, please put your home address in your order. If it is ordered prior to the Ring Ordering Deadline, it will automatically be delivered to UHCL for the Ring Ceremony. However, if you aren’t able to attend, we will need to have your home address in order to mail the ring to you.
If your ring is delivered to UHCL, but you are not able to attend the Ring Ceremony, the rings will be available for pick-up for a few days following the Ceremony. Please stay tuned to your email for those dates, times, and location. If you are not able to pick it up, the rings will then be shipped to your home address.
For questions about ring ordering, please contact Herff Jones.
For questions about the UHCL Ring Ceremony, please reach out to alumni@uhcl.edu.
Contact
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Alumni Association
Phone: 281-283-2021
Fax: 281-283-2017
Email: alumni@uhcl.eduBayou Building B2508
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 318
Houston, TX 77058-1002
