The woodlands:
History and Governance

The Woodlands® U is offering a unique opportunity to learn about the history and multi-layered government structure of The Woodlands. Learn George Mitchell’s vision and how our community has grown to become one of the top master planned communities in the nation year over year.

Seven sessions will be taught this fall, and applications are now being accepted. The total cost is $75, which will be collected upon acceptance into the program.

Schedule

Each session will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Space is limited so please apply now. 

Application

Applications for the 2026 class are no longer being accepted. Please check back for the next class when the application will open again.

Please read The Woodlands® U Code of Conduct

Donations can also be made by sending a check payable to The Woodlands® U and mailed to:

Walter Cook
7412 Bobcat Trail
Cypress, TX 77429

The Woodlands® U sincerely thanks its current sponsors:

Founding Sponsor
George’s Coffee Club

Leadership Sponsor
Nelda Luce Blair

Community Sponsor
Denise Robles
Jeff Harris
Walter Cooke
Dan Hauser

Supporting Sponsor
Walter Lisiewski

Friends of The Woodlands U
John Powers

 

Would you like to be part of The Woodlands® U by becoming a sponsor?

Founding Sponsor – $2,500
Recognition as a premier sponsor on course materials, website, community interaction, and at each session.

Leadership Sponsor – $1,000
Recognition on course materials, and website.

Community Sponsor – $500
Recognition on our website.

Supporting Sponsor – $250
Recognition on our website.

Friend of The Woodlands U – Any Amount
Every contribution helps us educate and develop future community leaders.