2. History of UHD UHD is creating an exciting future based on a fascinating past. The university’s history began in 1974, when the assets of the private South Texas Junior College were transferred to the University of Houston. By 1979, the Texas Legislature approved the new institution as a separate entity within the University of Houston System. In 1983, the name was changed to the University of Houston-Downtown. Welcome Gators!

3. UHD Today Today UHD is the second largest institution in the University of Houston System, which includes four distinct universities: the University of Houston, UH-Clear Lake, University of Houston- Downtown, and UH-Victoria. All four institutions are governed by the UH System Board of Regents. The chief administrative officer at each university is its president. Welcome Gators!

4. Online Degree Completion Programs The following undergraduate degree programs are now available for online completion: College of Business ​​ B.B.A. General Business B.B.A. Enterprise Information Systems B.B.A. Finance B.B.A. Insurance & Risk Management B.B.A. International Business B.B.A. Management B.B.A. Marketing B.B.A. Supply Chain Management College of Humanities & Social Sciences B.A. Humanities B.S. Professional Writing B.S. Psychology College of Public Service ​​​ B.S. Criminal Justice B.A.A.S. Criminal Justice University College ​ B.A.A.S. Applied Administration B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies ​ *For students interested in all other undergraduate majors, please visit our website.our website

5. Online Master Degree Programs College of Public Service ​​​ M.S. Criminal JusticeM.S. Criminal Justice M.A. Teaching College of Humanities & Social Sciences M.A. Non-Profit ManagementM.A. Non-Profit Management *For students interested in all other graduate majors, please visit our website.our website

6. Important Notes: All new transfer students are assigned advisors. Online –only transfer students are assigned to Mr. John McConnell. Contact information for Mr. McConnell provided on next slide. An appointment with your assigned advisor is required prior to registration in online-only classes. Walk-in, phone, e-mail, and video conference sessions are available Your Responsibilities Comply with the University Catalog policies & requirements Meet all course pre-requisites Complete all ‘in progress’ course work from outside institutions Submit official transcripts of transfer work once all grades are final Academic Advising & Transfer Center

7. Contact Your Advisor General Advising 713-221-8006 College of Business 713-221-8675 College of Humanities & Social Sciences 713-221-8460 College of Public Service 713-221-8906 College of Sciences and Technology 713-221-5001 University College 713-221-8007 Online-Only Transfer Student Advisor Mr. John McConnell 713-221-2722 Toll Free: 855-864-3932 mcconnellj@uhd.edu

10. Upper Level Hour Requirement Upper-Level Hours are Courses Numbered 3000 and 4000 Discuss upper-level requirements with your advisor Residency Requirements 30 hours or 25% of the degree requirements, whichever is greater, must be completed at UHD (meaning, must be UHD courses) Total Credit Hours 120 credit hours is the minimum required for a bachelor’s degree. Some majors are more than 120 credits

11. Majors Policy 45 – 89 credit hours, student must declare or discuss their pending major with their advisor. 90+ credit hours must declare an eligible major. Advising Policy All new transfer students will have an advising hold prior to registering for the following semester until meeting with their advisor. *For additional information pertaining to academic policies and procedures, please refer to the UHD Academic Catalog.UHD Academic Catalog

17. Natural Sciences Science Learning Center (SLC): N604 The Science Learning Center offers free tutoring for all natural sciences courses and has resources for self- study in natural studies. https://www.uhd.edu/academics/sciences/natural- sciences/Pages/SLC-index.aspx https://www.uhd.edu/academics/sciences/natural- sciences/Pages/SLC-index.aspx UHD Library Self-Help Science Tutoring Resources UHD online self-paced tutoring resources, which includes e-books, videos, websites, and contact information to campus resources. http://library.uhd.edu/content.php?pid=276724&sid= 2280292 http://library.uhd.edu/content.php?pid=276724&sid= 2280292

18. Computer and Mathematical Sciences Collaborative Learning Community (CLCC): S735 CLCC provides tutoring and mentoring to all Mathematics, Computer Science, Science, and Engineering scholarship recipients, Mathematics majors, and/or Computer Science majors who are enrolled in Mathematics and Computer Science courses. Courses: Math 2301 – Math 3301, CS 1408 – CS 3402. http://cms.uhd.edu/Faculty/NakamuraM/Scholars/CMSCLCC.htm http://cms.uhd.edu/Faculty/NakamuraM/Scholars/CMSCLCC.htm Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL): S738 The PLTL offers open lab hours and tutoring sessions. Students meet in small groups with a peer leader who guides them through courses: Math 0300 – Math 1404. http://cms.uhd.edu/faculty/NakamuraM/PLTL/PLTLHomePage.ht ml http://cms.uhd.edu/faculty/NakamuraM/PLTL/PLTLHomePage.ht ml

19. Center for Math and Statistics Support (C4MS 2 ): N925 / 713-221-8241 C4MS 2 seeks to develop a student’s ability to understand and apply mathematical principles and knowledge. The center is staffed with mathematics and statistics faculty and student peer tutors for the following courses: Math 0300 – Math 1404 and STAT 2300, 3309, 3310, and 3311. https://www.uhd.edu/academics/sciences/Pages/c4ms-index.aspx https://www.uhd.edu/academics/sciences/Pages/c4ms-index.aspx Algebra Student Online Resource UHD online resources, videos, final exam reviews, and links to help you succeed in Math 0300, 1300, 1301, and other courses. http://cms.uhd.edu/qep/algebra/http://cms.uhd.edu/qep/algebra/ Student Calculus Online Resource UHD online resources, videos, WebAssign, and links for students ​who are enrolled in Calculus 1 and Math 2401 courses​.​​ https://uhdcalculus.wordpress.com/https://uhdcalculus.wordpress.com/ UHD Library Self-Help Math Tutoring Resources UHD online self-paced tutoring resources, which includes e-books, videos, websites, and contact information to campus resources. http://library.uhd.edu/content.php?pid=276724&sid=2280281http://library.uhd.edu/content.php?pid=276724&sid=2280281

20. Writing and Reading Center (WRC): N925 / 713-221-8670 A student & faculty tutoring resource to improve writing, reading comprehension, and study skills. Students can schedule an appointment for a face to face or an online writing lab consultation. Tutoring is also available at the UHD-Northwest campus. https://www.uhd.edu/academics/writing- center/Pages/writing-center-index.aspx https://uhd.mywconline.com/https://www.uhd.edu/academics/writing- center/Pages/writing-center-index.aspx https://uhd.mywconline.com/ UHD Library Self-Help Writing Tutoring Resources UHD online self-paced tutoring resources, which includes e-books, videos, websites, and contact information to campus resources. http://library.uhd.edu/tutoringhttp://library.uhd.edu/tutoring Foreign Language Lab: N950 Tutoring support and computer lab for students enrolled in foreign language courses: Spanish 1401, 1402, 2301, 2302, and French. https://www.uhd.edu/academics/humanities/u ndergraduate- programs/spanish/Pages/Spanish-index.aspx https://www.uhd.edu/academics/humanities/u ndergraduate- programs/spanish/Pages/Spanish-index.aspx

21. Finance, EIS, Management, and Accounting College of Business Tutoring Center: B316 / 713-221-8661 Tutoring support for students enrolled in Finance, EIS, and Management courses. Tutoring is also available at the UHD-Northwest campus. https://www.uhd.edu/academics/business/Pag es/business-tutoringcenter.aspx https://www.uhd.edu/academics/business/Pag es/business-tutoringcenter.aspx Accounting Lab: B214 Tutoring support for students enrolled in Accounting courses: ACC 2301, 2302, 3300, 3301, 3302, 4303, and 4306. Tutoring is also available at the UHD-Northwest campus. https://www.uhd.edu/academics/business/Pag es/business-tutoringcenter.aspx https://www.uhd.edu/academics/business/Pag es/business-tutoringcenter.aspx Science, Math, and History Supplemental Instruction: S405 / 713-222-5338 SI Leaders offer weekly, outside-of- class study sessions to all students enrolled in a targeted course. Students review notes, discuss readings, develop organizational tools and prepare for examinations. Links to online SI sessions are available through the SI Facebook page or UHD SI website. https://www.uhd.edu/academics/university -college/Pages/university-si.aspx https://www.uhd.edu/academics/university -college/Pages/university-si.aspx Social Science Statistics Lab: N1085 Tutoring support and computer lab for students enrolled in SOS 3312. https://www.uhd.edu/academics/humanitie s/about/departments/social- sciences/Pages/sos-index.aspx https://www.uhd.edu/academics/humanitie s/about/departments/social- sciences/Pages/sos-index.aspx

22. W. I. Dykes Library Online Library Services Guide http://library.uhd.edu/online LibSearch One search for most articles, books, and videos in UHD Library collections. https://www.uhd.edu/library Ask A Librarian Librarians available through 24/7 chat service and e-mail, phone, or text support. https://www.uhd.edu/library/help Library FAQs Answers to the most commonly asked questions at the library. http://answers.library.uhd.edu/

24. UHD offers a comprehensive list of Blackboard and other peripheral training documentation and resources (both video and PDF print media). All of our materials are located here: The admission process is designed to help you and the university reach an informed decision about your likelihood of success. To find out whether online learning is right take the Readiness Assessment: http://www.foothill.edu/fga/pre_assessment.php (Also available in your Blackboard Course)http://www.foothill.edu/fga/pre_assessment.php Blackboard Student Training Materials: https://www.uhd.edu/computing/services- training/training/Pages/Student-Training-Materials.aspxhttps://www.uhd.edu/computing/services- training/training/Pages/Student-Training-Materials.aspx Supported Browsers: https://www.uhd.edu/computing/services-training/blackboard/Pages/blackboard- browsers.aspxhttps://www.uhd.edu/computing/services-training/blackboard/Pages/blackboard- browsers.aspx Blackboard Browser Test: https://www.uhd.edu/computing/services- training/training/Documents/BrowserTest.pdfhttps://www.uhd.edu/computing/services- training/training/Documents/BrowserTest.pdf Blackboard Student Orientation --> Bb Login --> Courses I'm taking --> Student Orientation Blackboard

25. Blackboard Tools Student Quick Start Tool Kit to help guide our students through the essentials: https://www.uhd.edu/computing/services- training/blackboard/essentials/Pages/essentials-students.aspxhttps://www.uhd.edu/computing/services- training/blackboard/essentials/Pages/essentials-students.aspx Blackboard also offers a free mobile app for smart phones. https://www.uhd.edu/computing/services- training/blackboard/Pages/blackboard-mobile.aspx https://www.uhd.edu/computing/services- training/blackboard/Pages/blackboard-mobile.aspx Instructors may use a tool to enforce academic integrity called Respondus Lockdown Browser: https://www.uhd.edu/computing/services- training/training/Documents/RespondusLockDownBrowser_Stu dents.pdf https://www.uhd.edu/computing/services- training/training/Documents/RespondusLockDownBrowser_Stu dents.pdf Respondus Lockdown Browser application: http://www.respondus.com/lockdown/information.pl?ID=3548 14027 http://www.respondus.com/lockdown/information.pl?ID=3548 14027

27. Blackboard Learn Software Requirements

28. Technologies NOT Supported Window XP Internet Explorer 6, 7, 8 Firefox 1.x, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, and 3.6 Safari 2 through 5 (or any version on Windows) MAC OSX through 10.6 JRE 5

29. Blackboard Learn Hardware Requirements

30. Regarding Minimum Requirements The minimum system requirements listed are for courses that only make use of Blackboard Learn. This is the minimum configuration that allows users to make use of the system. For courses utilizing Mediasite, Collaborate, or Zoom, having a system with only the minimum requirements is not enough. In order to have the optimal experience in all courses, we strongly encourage users to have a system that at least meets the recommended requirements.

32. Technology Resources During evenings and weekends we offer extended support. Here is a web page link for our support hours and services: The Information Technology Help Desk for students to contact for all technology needs: https://www.uhd.edu/computing/help/Pages/helpdesk-extended.aspxhttps://www.uhd.edu/computing/help/Pages/helpdesk-extended.aspx Computer Accounts: (Getting Setup): https://www.uhd.edu/computing/help/Pages/helpdesk- computer-accounts.aspxhttps://www.uhd.edu/computing/help/Pages/helpdesk- computer-accounts.aspx Password Help: https://www.uhd.edu/computing/help/Pages/password-index.aspxhttps://www.uhd.edu/computing/help/Pages/password-index.aspx UHD’s Wireless Network infrastructure supports most mobile devices such as laptops, tablets, and smart phones: https://www.uhd.edu/computing/help/Pages/helpdesk-getconnected.aspx https://www.uhd.edu/computing/help/Pages/helpdesk-getconnected.aspx Zoom Collaboration is a cloud-based video conferencing that offers secure, simple, and high quality online meetings, video conferencing, and group chat: https://www.uhd.edu/computing/help/Pages/Zoom.aspx https://www.uhd.edu/computing/help/Pages/Zoom.aspx