New Student Orientation SCE

1. New Student Orientation SCE School of Science and Computer Engineering

2. Academic Advising Office Bayou Building 3611 281-283-3711 sceadvising@uhcl.edu Advisors Available Monday through Thursday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm www.uhcl.edu/sce/advising Times occasionally change due to meetings and events that require advisor participation. Call 281-283-3711 to verify advisor availability.

3. Academic Advising Office Staff KialynYendell Advising Coordinator/Advisor Beryl Ricard Academic Advisor Diana Zapata Academic Advisor Becky Morton Secretary Chris Baker Secretary 281-283-3712 281-283-3713 New 281-283-3715 281-283-3711 yendell@uhcl.edu ricard@uhcl.edu mortonv@uhcl.edu bakerc@uhcl.edu

4. UHCL - Overview SCESchool 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

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

6. Undergraduate Degrees What happened to the 2+2 Transfer Plan???? Don’t panic 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. Degree Plans

7. CORE: This is REALLY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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. 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

8. CORE: This is REALLY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UHCL University Core BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU CLICK Navigation: www.uhcl.edu Admissions Transfer Transfer Advising Core Curriculum

9. 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 Candidate Plan of Study

10. Candidate Plan of Study • 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

11. Undergraduate CPS

12. Candidate Plan of Study You will receive your draft CPS DURING your first semester. 6 -10 weeks into the semester, all new students will be e-mailed an official draft CPS sent to your UHCL E-mail. 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 e-mailed to you for your signature.

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

14. 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.

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

16. Getting Advice: Too many choices! • 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 • 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 Not after your first semester • 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 • SCEFaculty 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

17. Registration for Undergraduates 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. 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.

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

19. Registration – Full Classes Contact the SECRETARY in the division office for the class either by E-mail or face-to-face Provide the following information: Your name, student ID and major 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. Math/Statistics Patty Gibson Bayou 3521 gibson@uhcl.edu Natural Science Maria Winters Bayou 3531 winters@uhcl.edu Computer Science/ Information Kim Edwards Delta 161 edwardsk@uhcl.edu Engineering Janet Brecheen Delta 151 engstudentreg@uhcl.edu

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

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

22. You are responsible for knowing the rules

23. Undergraduate CPS Grade Requirements Grade Requirements Grade Requirements

24. Grade Point Average (GPA) • 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 someelectives THESE GRADE REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED ON YOUR CPS

25. 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.

26. 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 1.667 points

27. HOLDS • 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

28. Campus E-Mail • 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 http://www.uhcl.edu

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