Academic Advising Office Bayou Building Advisors Available Monday through Thursday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm Times occasionally change due to meetings and events that require advisor participation. Call to verify advisor availability.

Staff Kialyn Yendell Advising Coordinator/Advisor Beryl Ricard Academic Advisor Diana Zapata Academic Advisor Becky Morton Secretary Chris Baker Secretary New Academic Advising Office

UHCL - Overview SCE School of Science & Computer Engineering BUS School of BUSiness SOE School Of Education HSH School of Human Sciences & Humanities BIG CHANGE: Now we offer all 4 years of the bachelor’s degree

Undergraduate Degrees What happened to the 2+2 Transfer Plan????

Undergraduate Degrees What happened to the 2+2 Transfer Plan???? Degree Plans If you started classes elsewhere according to the 2+2 plan transfer – any time prior to Fall 2014 – the Core and foundation classes you HAVE ALREADY TAKEN are still valid. Don’t panic

New University Core requirements are in effect for all state institutions. FROM NOW ON, to satisfy core you have NOT YET fulfilled prior to Fall 2014, you must take only classes certified as CORE at the source institution AGAIN………….If you started classes elsewhere under the 2+2 plan prior to Fall 2014, the classes you HAVE ALREADY TAKEN are still valid according to the transfer plan. CORE: This is REALLY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UHCL University Core Navigation: Admissions Transfer Transfer Advising Core Curriculum BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU CLICK

Candidate Plan of Study The single most important document for your successful graduation is your INDIVIDUAL Degree Plan. At UHCL, the degree plan is called the CPS C andidate P lan of S tudy

Your CPS specifically states: Exactly which classes you must take to graduate The number of credit hours you must earn to graduate The minimum grades you must make to graduate Candidate Plan of Study

Undergraduate CPS

6 -10 weeks into the semester, all new students will be ed an official draft CPS sent to your UHCL . We will be happy to accommodate veterans and others who need a degree plan prior to fee payment with a generic temporary plan that is accepted for one semester. Upon receiving your plan, you will then print it and meet with your faculty advisor to finalize your degree plan. A copy of the final plan will be ed to you for your signature. Candidate Plan of Study You will receive your draft CPS DURING your first semester.

1.Fill in your grades on your final CPS as you complete your classes. 2.Check your CPS every semester before you register. 3.Check with your faculty advisor before changing any electives. Candidate Plan of Study

CPS vs. Computer AR CPS Candidate Plan of Study A simple one page complete list of classes needed for graduation. The signed official document used for graduation AR Advising Report Multipage computer generated document For transfer credit, they commonly require corrections.

Getting Advice Too many advisors! Who does what???

Getting Advice: Too many choices! SCE Faculty Advisor - see Web for personal offices Finalize your degree plan (CPS) Selecting degree electives Anything else involving the content of your degree plan. Career possibilities SCE Academic Advisor B 3611 University rules and policies SCE rules and policies Draft your official degree plan (CPS) Updated CPS for Financial Aid and VA Updated CPS for International documents Holds for excess credit or probation Reinstatement from suspension Transfer Academic Advisor SSB 1202 Help for your first semester Help you select a major Review what classes will transfer Select classes for your FIRST semester. May refer you to an SCE Academic Advisor Advising Center: for Freshmen ONLY B 1408 Help for your first semester Help you select a major Review what classes will transfer Select classes for your FIRST semester. May refer you to an SCE Academic Advisor Not after your first semester

First Semesters Transfer advisors can help you select classes your first semester After evaluating your transcripts, they may refer you to an SCE Academic Advisor for additional help. Registration for Undergraduates Future Semesters Track your progress on your CPS. When you complete a class, fill in the grade on your CPS. Follow your CPS when you select classes each semester Register during EARLY REGISTRATION for the best selection of classes. Contact your faculty advisor about selecting or changing electives.

Registration - Controlled Classes Controlled Classes Certain classes require you to obtain special permission to register. Senior Projects: the instructor for permission Internships: pick up forms in Academic Advising Bayou 3611

Registration – Full Classes Contact the SECRETARY in the division office for the class either by or face-to-face Math/StatisticsPatty Gibson Bayou 3521 Natural ScienceMaria Winters Bayou 3531 Computer Science/ Information Kim Edwards Delta 161 EngineeringJanet Brecheen Delta 151 Provide the following information: 1.Your name, student ID and major 2.The semester, class, section number, class date and time Example: Fall 2014, Biology 3333, section 01, TTH 1:30-2:50 3. Reason you have to take the class at this time.

Registration – Missing Prerequisites an SCE Academic Advisor if you get an error message about missing prerequisites, and you are not missing the prerequisites: Include the following in the 1.A scan or download of your transcript or your class schedule showing the prerequisite (and grade, if the class is completed) 2.The exact information of the class you are trying to get into. Example: BIOL 3333 Section 03 TTh 1:30-4:00 3.Your name and student ID number USE YOUR UHCL TO AVOID BEING CAUGHT IN THE SPAM FILTER.

Grades & Grade Point Average READ COMPLETE DETAILS CONCERNING UHCL GRADES In your Catalog Online On your CPS

You are responsible for knowing the rules

Undergraduate CPS Grade Requirements

All Undergraduate Students Must maintain an overall UHCL GPA of at least 2.00 Other requirements vary by major Biology BA and BS do not accept grades below C, with a few exceptions as noted on the CPS Other degrees do not accept grades below C- except some degrees in some electives Grade Point Average (GPA) THESE GRADE REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED ON YOUR CPS

Grade Point Average (GPA) Cumulative GPA The average of the grades earned in ALL of the classes for which you have earned credit * at UHCL. *If a class is repeated, the last grade replaces the first grade in the GPA calculation.

Probation and Suspension - Undergraduates Probation Undergraduate students whose Cumulative GPA drops below 2.00 are placed on probation. While on probation, the semester GPA must be 2.00 or better every semester until the cumulative GPA rises to 2.00, at which time the student is removed from probation. Suspension If, while on probation, a student earns a semester GPA of less than 2.00, the student is placed on suspension, cannot attend UCHL for one semester, and must request reinstatement. A second suspension is for one year. A third suspension is forever. Be aware of UHCL’s +/- grading system: BEWARE! The grade of C- is only points

The only holds Academic Advisors control are: Probation holds Excess hour holds for undergraduates only See your ACADEMIC advisor ONLY for one of these two holds. Faculty advisors cannot remove any holds HOLDS

Campus Secure Private – keep it private! Do not share your log-in! Mandatory Can be forwarded to an outside address RARELY captured by the SPAM filter

And, Finally…… Study Hard Stay Focused Enjoy !!!!!!!!