Citizens Academy


Black LogoThe City of West University Place is offering residents an opportunity to see, firsthand, how their city operates. This unique experience will give residents a closer look at day-to-day City operations, including how services are provided, and what it takes to run a city of approximately 15,000 people. The West University Place Citizens Academy is a 6-week program.

Your participation includes: hands-on activities, tours, presentations, light refreshments, and much more! Participation is free and will be limited to the first 12 registrants. 

Eligibility: 

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be a West U Resident
  • Must be committed for 6 weeks 

Ambassadors from previous classes are ineligible to participate.

Registration: Online registration will begin on Monday, August 28. 

Course Schedule: 
Classes begin at 6 p.m. and end by 8 p.m.
*Sessions will end by 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 28 - Administration & Finance Departments
Thursday, October 5 - Parks & Recreation Department
*Thursday, October 12 - Public Works Department
*Thursday, October 19 - Police Department
Thursday, October 26 - Fire Department
Monday, November 6 - Graduation at City Council Meeting

Contact Us

  1. BiancaCuccerre
    Bianca Cuccerre

    Communications Coordinator
    Contact Bianca Cuccerre

    713-662-5350

    3800 University Boulevard
    West University Place, TX 77005


    Hours

    Monday - Friday
    7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.