Minors in Possession (MIP)

Program Summary

• The Alcohol Education Program for Minors (MIP) is a six-hour course (two sessions of three hours). Texas state law requires that minors who have been convicted of alcohol-related offenses complete this course, which is certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS).
  
• The University is pleased to offer this course once a month on Mondays & Wednesday (4.30pm - 8.00pm).
  
• To sucessfully complete the course, participants must take and pass a short test covering course materials. Information is kept confidential with the exception of reporting some data to the TDSHS.
  
• An individual exit interview is required for completion. This interview must be completed within 30 days of the last class date to receive credit for the course. Most interviews are held after class on second day, therefore, you should be prepared to stay after class or to schedule another date and time with your instructor.

Course Location

Class is held at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, Room 1038 (inside the building, right next to Smoothie King). The CRWC is located at teh corner of University Drive and Calhoun.

Registration Information

• There is a non-refundable fee of $40.00 for the course, which is due at the time of your registration. You are not considered enrolled until this fee is paid.
  
• Also, if you are younger than sixteen years of age, you need the approval of your parent or guardian to enroll in this course.
  
• Please be sure to have your drivers' license number, judge's name and if applicable, this university representative's name when registering. There are two registration options:

  Registration Option #1:

  You may register online (please click here) and pay the fee by credit card at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled date. You must complete the other registration materials by arriving 30 minutes before the start of the course. At the website, please look under Events and Programs for further information.

  Registration Option #2:

  You may also register in person at the Learning and Assessment Services Office at least 2 days prior to the scheduled date. Registration takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Please come to Room 210 Student Service Center 1, University of Houston, Entrance #6 off Wheeler St. between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday

Where to park

Weekday parking is available at the Visitor information booth, located at Entrance #1(off Calhoun).Daily parking tag is $3.00. The closest parking lot is #20A - just across University Drive from CRWC.

Course Calendar

Please click here for MIP brochure.

Contact Information