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Admission, Advising, Orientation,
and Registration

Application Deadlines

High School Preparation

Standard Freshman Admission Requirements

Individual Admission

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

Associate of Arts Degree

Postbaccalaureate Students

Adult Admission Option

Summer Visiting Students

Readmission from Academic Suspension

International Student Admission

Transfer of Credits

Community College Common Course Numbering

Credit by Exam

Placement Exam

University Studies Division

Academic Advising

Orientation

Registration

Residency Regulations

Office of Admissions	713-743-1010

Applicants may be considered for admission to an undergraduate major on the basis of graduation from an accredited high school, as college transfer students, by entrance examination, or through a combination of these criteria. Specific requirements are presented in the following text.

Undergraduate Application Deadlines

The university strongly urges students to apply early since this enhances the likelihood that an applicant will have access to admission-related services in a timely manner. Applicants who do not submit an application by the published deadline may not receive all of the services or options available to those who meet the published application deadline.

Deadline Dates

Deadline Dates for receipt of applications and credentials:

Fall Semester	May 15
College of Architecture (Fall Admissions only)	March 1
Spring Semester	December 15
Summer I Session	March 2
Summer IV Session	April 20

The university may, at its discretion, process applications received after the deadlines. However, since prospective students cannot be assured of late admission, submitting applications well in advance of these deadlines is encouraged. Applications received after the deadline will be considered based on class space availability.

International student applicants should request the International Undergraduate Admissionsbooklet for deadlines and other pertinent information.

Deadlines for Other University Services/Programs

Prospective students should check with the offices which provide other university services for any deadlines which they may establish. This includes services such as financial aid, scholarships, housing, advising, orientation, registration and fee payment.

Admission Applications

Admission application forms for undergraduate study in the colleges of Architecture; Business Administration; Education; Humanities, Fine Arts, and Communication; Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Social Sciences; Technology; the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management; and the Cullen College of Engineering may be requested from:

Office of Admissions
University of Houston
Houston, Texas 77204-2161
713-743-1010
admissions@uh.edu

Admission application forms for the Law Center, the colleges of Optometry and Pharmacy, and the Graduate School of Social Work may be obtained by writing to the dean of the respective college or school. Application forms for admission to graduate programs in the colleges of Architecture; Business Administration; Education; Humanities, Fine Arts, and Communication; Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Social Sciences; Technology; the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management; and the Cullen College of Engineering may be obtained from the Office of Admissions, 128 Ezekiel W. Cullen Building, or from the respective colleges.

The completed application, application fee, and supporting documents constitute the basis upon which eligibility for admission is determined. All questions on the application must be answered fully. Admission is invalid if granted on the basis of incorrect information or omitted facts.

Students who do not enroll for the semester for which they are approved should contact the Office of Admissions, 128 Ezekiel W. Cullen Building, to resubmit an application by the established deadlines before attempting to enroll for another semester.

Students will be considered for admission based on the admission requirements in effect for the semester in which they first enroll.

Admission Steps

Prospective students should obtain a University of Houston undergraduate/postbaccalaureate admission application booklet. Also, students are strongly encouraged to apply on-line via the internet at www.applytexas.org. The web site contains detailed information on application procedures.

Special Note:The admission policies in this catalog are applicable for Fall 1999 and Spring and Summer 2000 semesters. Changes in admission policies may affect applicants for Fall 2000 and/or subsequent semesters.

High School Preparation, 1998-99

The core course and units/credits required for general admission are:

University of Houston Required      High School Courses	Units/Credits
English	4
Mathematics including at least algebra I,      algebra II, and geometry (4 units are recommended)	3
Laboratory sciences (including at least one      unit/credit in biology, chemistry, or physics)	2
Social sciences	3
Two years of foreign language are strongly recommended.

Note:See the section on Freshman Admission Requirements.

Applicants planning to seek a bachelor's degree in the arts and sciences are urged to earn at least two units/credits in one foreign language. Applicants who plan to enter scientific or technical majors (other than engineering) are strongly advised to earn at least four high school units/credits in mathematics and at least three units/credits in science, including both chemistry and physics. Note:All applicants are required to submit official SAT or ACT scores even if they are in the top 10 percent of their class.

Cullen College of Engineering Required High School Courses	Units/Credits
English	4
Social studies	3
Chemistry	1
Physics	1
Mechanical drawing (in the tenth, eleventh, or      twelfth grade)*	1
Mathematics (including two units/credits in      algebra, one in geometry, and one-half in      either elementary analysis or analytical      geometry)	4
*A deficiency in this area may be made up during the first year at the University of Houston.

Applicants planning to seek a bachelor's degree in the arts and sciences are urged to earn at least two units/credits in one foreign language. While students who plan to enter scientific or technical majors (other than engineering) are strongly advised to earn at least four high school units/credits in mathematics and at least three units/credits in science, including both chemistry and physics.

Engineering majors are encouraged to take the Cullen College of Engineering advanced placement and/or achievement tests in American history, chemistry, and English prior to admission. Course work in these areas will be waived with appropriate scores.

Applicants to the Moores School of Music are expected to pass a satisfactory audition and achieve a minimum standing at the freshman level in a major or principal instrument or voice. Successful performance on a music theory examination is also expected of all students seeking admission to the Moores School of Music at any level.

General Admission Statement

General/Additional Admission Requirements

For admission to most programs offered by the university, it is necessary to meet the general admission requirements. There are several programs or majors that require different standards for admission. If an applicant to one of those programs with different requirements does not meet the stated standards, but does meet the general admission requirements, then that applicant may be admitted to the university as a University Studies Division student. For more information, see the University Studies Division section.

The University's policy on general admission is currently under review and may change before Fall 2000. For additional information contact the Office of Admissions.

International Student Admission Policies/Procedures

The following policy statement is applicable to undergraduate and postbaccalaureate applicants who are either United States citizens or foreign nationals holding visas permitting permanent residence in the United States. Although permanent residents who completed their education outside the United States must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency, they are not required to meet any higher academic requirements.

However, foreign nationals who hold student (F-1) or other temporary visas are subject to the requirements specified in the Admission Information for International Undergraduate Students brochure. This brochure may be obtained from the Office of Admissions

Standard Freshman Admission Requirements

Applicants will be considered if they satisfy all of the following criteria (1, 2, 3 below):

1. Rank in Class/Minimum SAT or ACT requirements (applicants must satisfy either a or b below)
   1. Automatic Admissions Criteria:

      Applicants from accredited public or private high schools in the state of Texas who rank among the top 10% of the student's high school graduating class and who apply by the published deadlines will be admitted.

           Note:All applicants are required to submit official SAT or ACT scores even if they are in the top 10 percent of their graduating class.

   2. Regular Admissions Criteria:

      Applicants from accredited public or private high schools who meet one or more of the following will be considered for admission to the University of Houston. All applicants admitted under Section B must complete the high school academic core requirements with a GPA of 2.50 or higher and submit test scores from Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT). Applicants will be considered for admission if they

      • ranked among the top 25% of the student's high school graduating class with a core GPA of 2.50 or above; or

      • earned a GPA of 3.20 or better in the high school academic core requirements; or

      • achieved a combined SAT Verbal and Math score of 1100 or higher or an ACT composite score of 24 or higher; or

      • earned a combination of grade point average and college test score based on the University of Houston Admissions Eligibility Index listed below.

GPA Core Courses	ACT Composite	SAT(I) Composite
3.20	17	820-829
3.15	17	820-840
3.10	18	840-860
3.05	18	860-880
3.00	19	880-900
2.95	19	900-920
2.90	20	920-940
2.85	20	940-960
2.80	21	960-980
2.75	21	980-1000
2.70	22	1000-1020
2.65	22	1020-1040
2.60	23	1040-1060
2.55	23	1060-1080
2.50	24	1080-1100

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College of Business Administration, Cullen College of Engineering, and Computer Science Majors

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Rank in Class	Minimum Test Scores*
	SAT ACT
	Total and Verbal or Composite and English Usage
Top 10%	970 480 22 19
1st quarter	970 480 22 19
2nd quarter	1050 480 24 19
3rd quarter	1180 480 26 19
4th quarter	Not admissible Not admissible

*The SAT scores are for tests taken after March 1995. Tests taken before April 1995 are scored differently. If you have taken more than one exam, the university will use the best total or composite score from a single test date.

Note: All applicants are required to submit official SAT or ACT scores even if they are in the top 10 percent of their class.

2. High School Academc Core Requirements

   Students must fulfull the high school academic core requirements outlined earlier in the section, High School Preparation. At the discretion of the Director of Admissions, the university will admit applicants who do not satisfy all the high school academic core requirements if their overall records are sufficiently strong.

University of Houston Required High School Courses	Units/Credits
English	4
Mathematics (including at least      algebra I, algebra II, and      geometry)	3
Laboratory sciences (including at      least one unit/credit in      biology, chemistry, or      physics)	2
Social studies	3
Two years of foreign language are strongly recommended.

Some colleges have other special requirements. The requirements for the College of Architecture and the Cullen College of Engineering are explained below.

College of Architecture

Admission to the College of Architecture occurs only for study beginning in the Fall semester. The application deadline is March 1. Enrollment in studio courses is restricted to students admitted to the college. Applicants must first meet general university admission requirements in order to be considered by the College of Architecture.

Applicants may send supplementary information that might help influence admission into the college, including evidence of creative efforts in design, drawing, photography, painting or sculpture, letters of recommendation, letters of intent and interest, prizes and awards won, competitive recognition, etc. This information must be presented in an 8-1/2x11 inch format and contained in a binder, clearly marked with the applicant's name and social security number. Do not send original work, only reproductions. Supplementary information must be received by the March 1 deadline and sent directly to the college at:

College of Architecture Admissions Committee University of Houston Houston, TX 77204-4431

The College of Architecture Admissions Committee will review applications and will mail notification of the admission decision on or before April 15.

Cullen College of Engineering Required High School Courses	Units/Credits
English	4
Social studies	3
Chemistry	1
Physics	1
Mechanical drawing (in the tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade)*	1
Mathematics (including two units/credits in algebra, one in geometry, and one-half in either elementary analysis or analytical geometry)	4
*A deficiency in this area may be made up during the first year at the University of Houston.

Students who plan to enter scientific or technical majors (other than engineering) are strongly advised to earn at least four high school units/credits in mathematics and at least three units/credits in science, including both chemistry and physics.

3. High School Graduation

   Sixth/Seventh Semester Grades:The university will evaluate and admit applicants based on their record through six semesters (end of junior year) of high school work. If, on the basis of six semesters' work, a student does not meet the admission criteria, a decision will be reserved until the middle of the senior year, when seventh semester grades are available.

   Seventh semester grades will be considered by the university to determine eligibility for admission.

   Accredited High Schools: Applicants who have graduated from a high school accredited by either the Texas Education Agency or the appropriate Regional Association of Schools and Colleges will be admitted if they meet the outlined requirements.

   Nonaccredited High Schools: Applicants who have graduated from a high school not accredited by either the Texas Education Agency or the appropriate Regional Association of Schools and Colleges may be admitted by scoring a minimum of 1180 on the SAT or minimum of 26 on the ACT and meeting high school academic core requirements.

   Applicants in this category will not be admitted to the College of Business Administration, the undergraduate Computer Science major, or the Cullen College of Engineering, but may enroll as undeclared majors in University Studies Division. Admission to those programs will be dependent on the student's academic work at the university. Additional information may be obtained from the office of the college dean representing these areas.

   Individual Admission

   Applicants who do not qualify under the stated admission options may request a further review of their application through the Admission Review Committee. The review will be based on an overall assessment of each applicant's circumstances in respect to potential for academic success at the university. For more information, see the section on Individual Admission.

   Admission Option for Academically Talented High School Students

   Special freshman admission options are available to academically talented students based on test scores, grade point average, and other criteria. The university offers dual (concurrent) enrollment and summer courses for students who wish to take college courses while still in high school. Early enrollment is available to a select group of students who have superior high school academic records and who wish to begin university-level work after the completion of their junior year of high school. Please contact the Office of Admissions for details regarding these admission options.

   The Honors College

   The Honors College welcomes applications from academically serious students who are entering the university as freshmen, have been enrolled for a semester or two, or are transferring from other colleges or universities. To apply for admission to the program, students must complete a short application form, provide copies of standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) and transcripts, and submit a typed essay of at least 300 words describing academic interests and preparation for honors work. Generally, continuing UH students and transfer students should have at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA, and first-time in college students should be in the top 10 percent of their secondary-school class and have scored 1180 or better on the SAT (or 26 or better on the ACT). These scores are not requirements for admission, however, and all students interested in the Honors College are encouraged to apply. After the materials are evaluated, students may be invited for an interview with a member of the Honors College faculty. Students outside the Houston area may be interviewed by telephone.

   For more information, please write or call:

   The Honors College University of Houston Houston, TX 77204-2090 713-743-9010

   Texas Academic Skills Program

   The Texas Academic Skill Program (TASP) is required by Texas law to ensure that students enrolled in public colleges and universities possess the academic skills needed to perform effectively in college-level course work. TASP includes an examination designed to provide diagnostic information about the reading, mathematics, and writing skills of each student. The results of the test do not affect a student's admission to the University of Houston, but may affect course enrollment eligibility.

   First-Time-in-College Students

   All first-time-in-college freshmen enrolled in Fall 1989 and thereafter are required to take the TASP test or to provide proof of exemption from TASP. All TASP-eligible students must take the TASP test before earning nine or more college level credit hours at any Texas public college or university.

   Additionally, students must pass all sections of the examination by the 60th semester hour or they will be ineligible to enroll in junior- and senior-level (3000- and 4000-level courses).

   Adult Admission Option Program (AAOP)

   All TASP requirements apply to students admitted to AAOP, just as to any other undergraduate student.

   Transfer Students and TASP

   Transfer students from out-of-state or private Texas colleges or universities must take the TASP examination before the end of the semester in which they complete nine or more semester credit hours of college-level work at any Texas public college or university.

   Visiting Students

   Non-degree seeking visiting students from out-of-state or private Texas colleges or universities may qualify for a recurring waiver of TASP requirements. Special rules apply; for details, contact the University Studies Division, 320 Student Service Center,713-743-8984.

   Sixty-hour Limit

   TASP eligible students with 60 or more semester credit hours must pass all sections of the examination to be allowed to enroll in junior- or senior-level courses.

   Exemption from TASP

   Students who earned three or more college-level credit hours before the beginning of the Fall 1989 semesters are exempt from the TASP requirement unless they are seeking teacher certification in the state of Texas. Documentation of this credit must be made available to the University Studies Division in room 320 of the Student Service Center in order to claim this exemption.

   Students with the following test scores may claim exemption from the TASP requirement if the scores are not more than five years old. (Note: There is a three year age limit on TAAS scores.) Documentation of these test scores must be provided to the University Studies Division in room 320 of the Student Service Center in order to claim this exemption.

   SAT total of 1090 and 470 verbal and 530 math subscores
   (test dates prior to April, 1995)
   
   SAT total of 1180 and 550 verbal and 550 math subscores
   (test dates prior to April, 1995, and later)
   or
   ACT composite of 66 and 22 verbal and 22 math subscores
   or
   TAAS scale scores of 89 in Reading
   and 86 in Math
   and 1780 in Writing
   

Students with Disabilities

Students with visual or hearing impairments may be exempt from the TASP. These students and those with any other type of physical or learning disability should contact the Center for Students with DisABILITIES for information or to arrange testing accommodations. Contact 305 Student Service Center, 713-743-5400 or 713-749-1527 (TDD).

Teacher Certification Students and TASP

Students must pass all sections of the TASP examination prior to enrolling in teacher education professional development courses.

Remedial Work

Students who fail one or more sections of the TASP examination will be required to participate continuously in remedial work in at least one of the failed areas of the basic skills until they have successfully completed all three sections of the examination.

Test Dates

The TASP test is given six times each year. Test dates are set during February, April, June, July, September, and November. Additional emergency dates may be available.

Note:Registration deadlines are approximately four weeks before the exam date. There is no limit to the number of times a student may take the test (or a section of the test). The current test fee is $29.

Computer Administered Test

A computerized form of the TASP test is now available. Special registration procedures and fees are required. Consult the TASP Registration Bulletinfor information and instructions.

Registration for the TASP Examination

Registration for the TASP test is done by mail. To obtain a TASP registration booklet contact the Office of Counseling and Testing, 200 Student Service Center, 713-743-5444. Registration deadlines are approximately four weeks before the date of the examination. Students with disabilities who need testing assistance should contact the Center for Students with DisABILITIES, 713-743-1527 TDD, or 713-743-5400, 305 Student Service Center.

Additional Information

For information about other TASP policies and the TASP program, contact the University Studies Division, 320 Student Service Center, 713-743-8984.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements

Students who have earned fewer than 15 semester hours of college credit must meet the requirements for high school graduates. An applicant who has earned 15 or more semester hours of credit from a college accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations will be considered a transfer student. Transfer students must be eligible to return to the last college attended and must meet the following minimum grade point average requirements:

1. Applicants who have earned between 15 and 29 semester hours of college credit must have a 2.50 cumulative grade point average.

2. Applicants who have earned 30 or more semester hours of college credit must have a 2.00 cumulative grade point average.

All grades, including those in repeated courses, are used in computing the grade point average.

Associate of Arts Degree

Applicants who have graduated with the Associate of Arts degree from a two-year college accredited by the appropriate Regional Association of Schools and Colleges will be assured general admission to the university. Admission will be granted if the applicant's last college is a two-year institution at which the associate degree was earned; otherwise, regular transfer admission requirements must be met.

Applicants to the Cullen College of Engineering who have earned an Associate of Arts degree must have a 2.25 grade point average.

Applicants to the programs, schools, and colleges with additional admission requirements must meet the requirements of the particular program.

Applicants with Associate of Arts degrees from U.S. institutions who have not graduated from a U.S. high school must meet the English proficiency requirements.

Note:An official transcript from each college or university attended must be submitted to the Office of Admissions.

College of Architecture Transfer Students With No Previous Architecture Courses

These students follow the same process as for freshmen students. See Freshman Admission Requirements in this section.

Transfer Students Seeking Credit for Previous Architecture Courses

Admission to the College of Architecture occurs only for study beginning in the Fall semester. The application deadline in March 1. Enrollment in studio courses is restricted to students admitted to the college. Applicants must first meet general university admission requirements (listed on this page) in order to be considered by the College of Architecture.

Applicants must submit a portfolio of academic design work which should contain examples of course work accomplished for credit and must be presented in an 8-1/2x11 inch format and contained in a binder, clearly marked with the applicant's name and social security number. Do not send original work, only reproductions. The portfolio must be received by the March 1 deadline and sent directly to the college at:

College of Architecture Transfer Admissions Committee University of Houston Houston, TX 77204-4431

The College of Architecture Transfer Admissions Committee will review applications and will mail notification of the admission decision and placement on or before April 15.

College of Business Administration

Transfer applicants who have earned fewer than 15 semester hours of college credit must meet the College of Business Administration requirements for high school graduates.

Applicants to the College of Business Administration who have earned between 15 and 59 semester hours must have a 2.50 cumulative grade point average. Students who have earned 60 or more semester hours must have a 2.50 cumulative grade point average over the last 60 hours of college-level work attempted.

Computer Science Major

Transfer applicants who have earned fewer than 15 semester hours of college credit must meet the computer science requirements for high school graduates. Applicants who have earned between 15 and 29 semester hours of college credit must have the following:

1. 2.50 grade point average for all college-level work attempted

2. 2.50 grade point average for all math courses attempted

3. 2.50 grade point average for all computer science courses attempted

Applicants who have earned 30 or more semester hours must have the following:

1. 2.50 grade point average for the last 60 hours attempted

2. 2.50 grade point average for all math courses attempted

3. 2.50 grade point average for all computer science courses attempted

4. Satisfactory completion of Calculus I and II

Cullen College of Engineering

Transfer applicants who have earned fewer than 15 semester hours of college credit must meet the engineering requirements for high school graduates. Applicants who have earned between 15 and 29 semester hours of college credit must have all of the following:

1. A grade point average of 2.50 or higher for all college level work attempted

2. A grade point average of 2.50 or higher for all college level mathematics courses attempted

3. A grade point average of 2.50 or higher for all college level chemistry and physics courses attempted

4. A grade point average of 2.50 or higher for all college level English courses attempted; international students must have a TOEFL score of 550

5. A grade point average of 2.50 or higher for all college level engineering courses attempted

6. Must have attempted at least one college level mathematics course and at least one college level physics course or college level chemistry course

Applicants who have earned 30 or more semester hours of college credit must have all of the following:

1. A grade point average of 2.25 or higher for all college level work attempted

2. A grade point average of 2.25 or higher for all college level mathematics courses attempted

3. A grade point average of 2.25 or higher for all college level chemistry and physics courses attempted

4. A grade point average of 2.25 or higher for all college level English courses attempted; international students must have a TOEFL score of 550

5. A grade point average of 2.25 or higher for all college level engineering courses attempted

6. Must have attempted at least one college level mathematics course and at least one college level physics course or college level chemistry course

Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management

Transfer students who have earned fewer than 15 semester hours of college credit must meet the admission requirements for high school graduates.

Transfer applicants who have earned 15 or more semester credit hours must have a 2.50 or higher cumulative grade point average for regular admission. Students with grade point averages between 2.00 and 2.50 may request a review of their application through the college's Individual Admission process.

Moores School of Music

Music majors must have a 2.50 grade point average over all music courses attempted at any other college or university.

Admissions Review Committee

Applicants who do not qualify under the other admission options may request a further review of their application through the Individual Admission process. The review will be based on an overall assessment of each applicant's circumstances in respect to her or his potential for academic success at the university. Such consideration may be based upon one or more of the following:

1. Extenuating circumstances, including educational disadvantage, which adversely affected the applicant's academic record and/or test scores

2. Evidence of exceptional achievement or aptitude not reflected in the applicant's record or national preadmissions test

3. Evidence of exceptional talent or ability in artistic, scholarly, or athletic performance

Information that may be considered includes, but is not limited to, a statement by the applicant, recommendations from high school or college personnel, and personal references. For information pertaining to the Individual Admission Option, including deadlines, contact the Office of Admissions at 713-743-1010.

Postbaccalaureate Students

Postbaccalaureate students are students who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher at an accredited institution. Some course work taken in the postbaccalaureate status may be applied toward a graduate degree, but there are limitations that particularly affect those students whose goal it is to earn a graduate degree at the University of Houston. These restrictions include the following:

1. Enrollment in graduate-level courses in some colleges is either prohibited (e.g., the College of Business Administration) or severely limited (e.g., the Cullen College of Engineering).

2. Application of course work completed as a postbaccalaureate student toward a graduate degree is restricted and is subject to the approval of the individual department after enrollment as a graduate student.

Students who wish to obtain postbaccalaureate status at the University of Houston should submit an application for undergraduate admission and an official transcript from their previous institution showing the bachelor's degree posted.

Students with a baccalaureate from the University of Houston seeking admission as postbaccalaureate students should contact the Office of Admissions.

Postbaccalaureate applicants who are seeking a second undergraduate degree and all applicants to the College of Business Administration, the Cullen College of Engineering, and the Computer Science major must submit an official transcript from each college or university attended.

The College of Business Administration requires postbaccalaureate applicants to have a 2.50 cumulative grade point average. Postbaccalaureate applicants to the undergraduate computer science major must meet the admission standards that apply to transfer applicants who have earned 30 or more semester hours of college credit.

The deadlines stated previously for undergraduate students are applicable to those seeking admission as postbaccalaureate students.

Foreign nationals who hold an F-1 or any other temporary visa cannot be admitted as postbaccalaureate students.

Academic Fresh Start for Undergraduate Transfer Students

Students applying for admission to the University of Houston may elect to have all academic course work completed ten or more years prior to the time of application ignored for admission purposes. Once ignored, this course work cannot be used to satisfy any prerequisite or degree requirements at the University of Houston. The Academic Fresh Start Program is open to new as well as to former and current students.

Former and current University of Houston students seeking information on the Academic Fresh Start program should refer to Academic Fresh Start for Former and Current Undergraduate Students in the Academic Regulations and Degree Requirements section of this catalog.

Transfer students applying for Academic Fresh Start must have submitted all the necessary credentials to the Office of Admissions by the appropriate deadline. Official transcripts from all colleges attended, including transcripts which include course work completed ten or more years ago, must be sent to the University of Houston. However, students choosing Academic Fresh Start must meet current admission requirements with course work taken within the past ten years.

Students admitted through Academic Fresh Start will be under the University of Houston Undergraduate Studies Catalog in effect at the time of their Fresh Start matriculation at the University of Houston and will be assigned to the University Studies Division (USD) until they are admitted into a major field of study or until they have accumulated sixty semester hours of credit, whichever comes first.

There may be implications for financial aid and veterans' benefits for students admitted under Academic Fresh Start. Students should contact these offices for more information.

Students may elect to use the provisions of this Academic Fresh Start Program only once at the University of Houston.

More information on the Academic Fresh Start Program for undergraduate transfer students may be obtained by contacting:

University of Houston Office of Admissions Ezekiel Cullen, Room 135 Houston, Texas 77204-2161 713-743-9630

Adult Admission Option

The Adult Admissions Option facilitates the admission of adult students. Adult students may enroll in a nondegree status without submitting transcripts or test scores. The conditions of the program are as follows:

1. A special Adult Admissions Option application must be completed (available from the Office of Admissions).

2. A non-refundable $40 application fee is required.

3. Applicants must, at a minimum, hold a high school diploma or the equivalent.

4. Applicants may not have been enrolled in a high school or regionally accredited college-level program for the past five years.

5. Applicants must be at least 25 years of age by the last day of late registration for the semester for which they are applying.

6. This program does not apply to UH former students or to postbaccalaureate students.

7. Students admitted in this category must attain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in order to register for subsequent semesters.

8. Students who complete 18 semester hours and wish to change their admission status to degree-seeking should contact the Office of Admissions Transfer Credit Unit at room 135 Ezekiel Cullen Building, 713-743-9630.

   To continue beyond 18 semester hours of letter-grade, non-remedial work, students must present transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges and universities previously attended. For applicants who have attended any institution outside the U.S., official credentials and translations along with required processing fee must be submitted with the petition. Regular admission to the University Studies Division will normally be granted to those applicants with a 2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average in their work at the University of Houston, excluding courses not taken with a letter grade, remedial courses, and special problems/independent study work. To change from the University Studies Division to an undergraduate major, students must petition to the appropriate college/department.

   Note: Students may remain in the University Studies Division for only one semester once they have exceeded 60 cumulative semester hours.

9. Students who wish to petition for degree status prior to the completion of 18 semester hours of letter grade, non-remedial work at the University of Houston may do so by submitting a request through the Individual Admissions Option. As part of the petition process, students must present transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges and universities previously attended.

10. The hours earned will count toward a degree so long as students are fully admitted to a major and the courses are applicable to that degree program.

11. Applicants who have completed any education outside the United States must submit evidence of satisfactory English proficiency. A score of 550 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required. Applicants are expected to complete the essay section of the TOEFL whenever it is included as part of the exam. Those exempt from this requirement are students from Australia, the British Isles, the Bahamas, English-speaking Canadian provinces, Jamaica, New Zealand, Belize, Fiji Islands, Liberia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Trinidad, the Virgin Islands, the West Indies, Zimbabwe, and those who speak English as their native language.

    Note:Students enrolled in the Adult Option Program are not eligible for financial assistance. Financial aid will be processed during the semester following the completion of 18 semester hours; therefore, aid may not be available during that semester. Eligible veterans may use veterans' benefits under this program. Please contact the Veterans Services office for more information, 27 University Satellite.

Summer Visiting Students

Admission is granted (as summer visiting students) to undergraduate students who have earned college credit at other institution and are in good standing at their last regionally accredited U.S. college or university. All transcripts from Texas public universities are required for admission as a Summer Visitor. Documentation of Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) status must be submitted to the University Studies Division (713-743-8984) before enrollment can be granted. This test is a requirement at all public colleges and universities in Texas. Enrollment in a fall or spring semester requires a petition for Regular Student Status. Contact the Office of Admissions for deadlines and additional requirements.

Once admitted, no application is necessary for enrollment in future summer sessions. Enrollment in a fall or spring semester requires a change in admission status to that of a regular student. This may be done by filing a petition with the Office of Admissions, 135 Ezekiel W. Cullen Building, by submitting transcripts of all previous academic work, and by meeting the regular admission requirements. Contact the Office of Admissions to obtain deadline dates for receipt of these petitions (713-743-1010).

Grades earned as a summer visiting student will be included in determining the cumulative grade point average for admission as a regular student. Appropriate credits earned as a summer visiting student may be applied toward a degree at the University of Houston when regular admission has been granted.

Note:Financial aid is not available for summer visiting students.

Former Students

Former students of the University of Houston who are not on academic suspension from the University of Houston do not need to reapply for admission. However, official transcripts must be submitted to the Office of Admissions from all colleges attended since the last enrollment at the University of Houston. To have their transfer work evaluated and credited, students must submit an evaluation request, available from the Office of Admissions.

Students who are not eligible to return immediately to the most recent institution they have attended will not be permitted to enroll. If students have earned less than a 2.00 (C) cumulative grade point average over work completed since attending the University of Houston, or if they left the last institution on probation, they may reenroll at the University of Houston on probation.

Students seeking readmission from academic suspension should follow the process outlined below.

Readmission from Academic Suspension

1. Only the dean of the college may readmit students on academic suspension from the University of Houston. Only the Assistant Vice President for University Studies may readmit students as University Studies Division students.

2. Readmission from academic suspension is not automatic. Students seeking readmission must submit to the dean of the college in which they wish to earn their degrees:

   1. A written petition justifying their readiness to resume their studies at the university

   2. Transcripts showing at least a 2.00 grade point average on all college work completed elsewhere while on academic suspension from the University of Houston

   3. Transcripts of all other completed college work

   4. University Studies Division students must submit their petition and transcripts to the Assistant Vice President for University Studies.

3. Students seeking to change their majors from the college from which they were suspended to another college must submit a "change of major" petition along with their petition for readmission from academic suspension.

International Students

In addition to the general admission requirements, the following regulations may apply to those applicants with any foreign credentials.

General Requirements

1. A nonrefundable admission/evaluation fee of U.S. $75 must be submitted, along with the application, by all applicants who hold or will be holding nonimmigrant visas while in the United States, and any applicants who are considered for admission on the basis of foreign credentials (in whole or in part). Applications will not be considered unless the necessary fee is paid.

2. Two copies of the official transcripts of all secondary school and any college or university studies attempted must be on file with the Office of Admissions before an evaluation of academic qualifications can be made. An official English translation of the transcripts must be included if the academic transcripts are in a foreign language. Where university-level studies are to be considered for possible undergraduate transfer credit, a syllabus, catalog, or similar bulletin must be submitted, which describes the courses in sufficient detail for proper evaluation.

3. Applicants on nonimmigrant student visas must have signed statements guaranteeing their ability to pay expenses while studying at the university. This statement must be signed by a parent, guardian, bank, or other reliable financial institution, or by a United States citizen who will be responsible for financial needs. The statement can be found in the Admission Information for International Undergraduate Students brochure.

4. Applicants on nonimmigrant visas must submit two passport-sized photographs before enrollment.

5. Scores earned on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be submitted before admission will be granted. Minimum scores for admission consideration are 550 for both undergraduate and graduate students. Some colleges and departments require scores above the minimum. For more information write:

   TOEFL Box 899 Princeton, New Jersey 08540 U.S.A.

   The following applicants are exempt from the TOEFL requirements:

   1. Native speakers of English, usually from Australia, the British Isles, the Bahamas,English-speaking Canadian Provinces, Jamaica, New Zealand, Belize, Fiji Islands, Liberia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Trinidad, the Virgin Islands, the West Indies, Zimbabwe, and those who speak English as their native language

   2. Students who qualify for admission on the same basis as United States high school graduates

   3. Students who have earned bachelor's degrees or higher at an accredited United States college or university

      Note:Applicants to the graduate program in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics are required to submit TOEFL scores.

   Students who have been admitted and are seeking a degree, regardless of classification, must take a second English test upon arrival at the University of Houston. On the basis of these scores, students are placed in the appropriate English courses for international students. Students whose scores are low will be advised to carry a reduced load.

6. All credentials must be on file by May 1 for the fall and summer semesters and by October 1 for the spring semester.

7. International students on nonimmigrant visas must carry medical and hospitalization insurance.

8. Only the dean of admissions may issue an official notification of acceptance for admission.

9. Visas issued for the purpose of study do not normally carry employment privileges. Government regulations require international students to certify that they have finances deemed sufficient by the University of Houston to pursue a full course of study without employment.

10. Holders of student (F-1 and J-1) visas must enroll for a full load of courses. For both undergraduate and graduate international students, the minimum full course load is 12 semester hours.

11. New students on nonimmigrant visas are required to enroll for the orientation program which takes place at the beginning of the semester. For more information see International Student Services or write:

Office of International Student Services University of Houston Houston, Texas 77204-2161

Undergraduate Students

Only international students who have attended United States high schools are required to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their credentials for admission. The Office of Admissions may specifically request these scores from students who have not attended a United States high school. Students who have graduated from a United States high school must meet the admission requirements for U.S. high school graduates. See the section on Freshman Admission Requirements.

Applicants must have earned a minimum grade point average of 2.50 (C=2.00) on all secondary school work attempted. Graduation from a secondary school generally implies completion of at least 12 years of education. Graduation from a college or university implies completion of 16 years of education. Students who transfer from a United States university must meet the specific transfer requirements. See the section on Transfer Student Admission Requirements. Students who transfer from a foreign university must also have a 2.50 minimum cumulative grade point average. Requirements are higher for admission to the College of Business Administration, the College of Optometry, the Law Center, the Department of Computer Science, and graduate studies programs. Other departments and colleges also may have higher admission requirements.

Applicants on immigrant visas will be considered under the same academic criteria as United States citizens, although if they have not graduated from a United States high school, they will also need to meet the 550 (213 on computerized test) minimum TOEFL score requirements for international students. See the section on general requirements for international students. All inquiries and documents should be addressed to:

Office of Admissions International Section University of Houston Houston, Texas 77204-2161 U.S.A.

Graduate Students

Information about graduate studies and admission requirements may be found in the Admission Information for International Graduate Students brochure and the Graduate and Professional Studies catalog. All inquiries and documents should be addressed to:

Office of Admissions International Section University of Houston Houston, Texas 77204-2161 U.S.A.

Transfer of College Credits

Evaluations of transfer work are made in the Office of Admissions, usually after students are enrolled and complete transfer records are on file. The application of transfer credit toward a degree at the university cannot be determined until the transcript has been evaluated and a degree plan made.

Former students must notify the Office of Admissions of any schools attended since the last enrollment at the University of Houston, submit transcripts, and request an evaluation of this credit. Degree plans are made in the college of the student's major. The following regulations apply generally to the undergraduate programs. Certain exceptions exist in the Law Center. Refer to the Graduate and Professional Studies catalog.

General Regulations

1. The college from which credit is to be transferred must be accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations.

2. Courses transfer to the university on the same level and with the corresponding number of hours as earned at the other institution. Grades are not transferred, and a new grade point average is established only on work done at the university. Courses taken at other institutions in which grades below C- were earned are not transferable or applicable toward degree requirements at the University of Houston. Some colleges and departments may use the cumulative grade point average from other institutions as an admission criterion.

   A student cannot satisfy any baccalaureate degree requirement at the university with course work taken at another institution unless the course itself is both accepted by the university in transfer andapplied toward the student's baccalaureate degree.

3. Courses taken at other colleges may satisfy the core curriculum requirements only if the grade of C- or higher was earned.

4. Courses taken at other colleges that do not correspond to courses offered at the university may transfer as elective credit. Such courses may fulfill degree requirements at the discretion of the major department and dean.

5. The following courses are not accepted by the university in transfer:

   • Vocational courses

   • Orientation, remedial course work including remedial English, remedial reading courses, and high school level and remedial mathematics

   • Courses in bookkeeping

   • General Education Development tests on high school or college level

   • Courses from unaccredited seminaries or Bible colleges

6. Courses in technology from accredited schools will be considered for transfer credit on an individual basis, depending on the student's major and the type of course to be transferred.

7. Credit may be granted for courses taken at military service training schools based on recommendations made in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experience in the Armed Services.

8. Credit may be granted for courses taken through various noncollegiate organizations based on the recommendation made by the Commission on Educational Credit when such training is considered by the university to be at the baccalaureate level and consistent with the student's educational objective.

9. A maximum of 12 semester hours in religion from an accredited college is accepted toward a degree.

10. A maximum of two semester hours in physical education activity courses is transferred.

11. Students will be allowed to apply toward a baccalaureate degree at the university a maximum of 66 semester hours of course work transferred from a community college. If a student transfers more than 66 semester hours from a community college, the dean of the college of the student's major at the University of Houston will determine which of the hours, not to exceed 66, will apply to the University of Houston degree.

12. To earn a degree at the university, the last 30 semester hours must be completed in residence on this campus. Only grade points earned at the University of Houston are averaged for the degree.

13. Unless prohibited by one or more of the general regulations above, the dean of the college in which the student majors will make the final decision concerning the application of transfer credit to the degree program.

Community College Common Course Numbering

The University of Houston and Texas community colleges have agreed that certain courses offered by the community colleges meet UH Core Curriculum standards; the community colleges have adopted common course numbers among themselves. Students transferring those courses to the university from a Texas community college will receive credit for the corresponding UH core course, provided all general requirements for transfer credit are met. The course numbers listed in the following table are currently approved as equivalents to the corresponding UH core course numbers. All courses are reviewed annually, to ensure that they meet core standards; therefore, the list is subject to change without notice. The university's Office of Admissions maintains the most up-to date listings of these approved courses.

Not all community colleges use the common course numbering system. It is the student's responsibility to check with each community college attended.

Communication
Common #	UH #	Course	Credits
ENGL 1301	1303	Composition & Rhetoric	3
ENGL 1302	1304	Composition & Rhetoric	3
Natural Science
Common #	UH #	Course	Credits
BIOL 1408	1431	General Biology I	4
BIOL 1409	1432	General Biology II	4
CHEM 1411	(1331: 1111)	General Chemistry I	4
CHEM 1412	(1332: 1112)	General Chemistry II	4
GEOL 1403	(1330: 1130)	General Geology I	4
GEOL 1404	(1376: 1176)	General Geology II	4
PHYS 1401	(1301: 1101)	College Physics I	4
PHYS 1402	(1302: 1102)	College Physics II	4
PHYS 2425	1311	University Physics I	4
PHYS 2426	(1312: 2313)	University Physics II	4
Mathematics
Common #	UH #	Course	Credits
MATH 1314	1310	College Algebra	3
Math/Reasoning
MATH 1325	1314	Elements of Calculus	3
MATH 1342	2311	Statistics	3
MATH 2412	1330	Pre Calculus/Elem. Functions	4
MATH 2413	1431	Calculus I	4
PHIL 2303	1321	Logic	3
Social Science
Common #	UH #	Course	Credits
ANTH 2301	2301	Physical Anthropology	3
ANTH 2351	2302	Cultural Anthropology	3
ECON 2301	2305	Principles of Economics I	3
ECON 2302	2304	Principles of Economics II	3
PSYC 2301	1300	General Psychology	3
SOCI 1301	2300	Principles of Sociology	3
Visual/Performing Arts
Common #	UH #	Course	Credits
ARTS 1303	1380	Art History I	3
ARTS 1304	1381	Art History II	3
MUSI 13061		Music Appreciation	3
MUSI 1308	2360	Music Literature I	3
MUSI 1309	2361	Music Literature II	3
Humanities
Common #	UH #	Course	Credits
HIST 2311	2351	Western Civilization	3
HIST 2312	2353	Western Civilization	3
PHIL 1301	1301	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHIL 2306	1305	Introduction to Ethics	3
History
Common #	UH #	Course	Credits
HIST 1301	1377	U.S. History to 1877	3
HIST 1302	1378	U.S. History since 1877	3
Government
Common #	UH #	Course	Credits
GOVT 2301	1336	American Government I	3
GOVT 2302	1337	American Government II	3

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Correspondence and Extension Credit

The university does not offer correspondence courses, but such credit may be accepted in transfer when taken from an accredited college. Students may apply a maximum of 18 semester hours of correspondence credit, 30 semester hours of extension (classroom) credit, or 30 semester hours of correspondence and extension credit combined toward a bachelor's degree. Only six semester hours in the student's major may be correspondence credit.

Professional Course Credit

Graduates of certain accredited professional schools are allowed a total of 30 semester hours of unspecified credit for two or three years of professional training. A maximum of 12 semester hours credit will be allowed to those students who are not graduates. Students who satisfactorily complete a program in medical technology that is approved by the Board of Registry of Clinical Pathologists will be allowed 30 semester hours of unspecified credit.

Graduate Credit

Graduate credit completed with a grade of A or B (A=4.00) may be transferred for advanced courses only. The amount of transferable credit, however, is subject to approval by the individual department. Only in exceptional circumstances can more than nine semester hours of transfer credit be applied to a master's degree. The College of Business Administration and Cullen College of Engineering will not accept more than nine semester hours of transfer credit under any circumstances.

Transfer credit is subject to evaluation and must be consistent with the degree plan approved by the student's advisor. The student bears the final responsibility for securing the department's acceptance of transferred credit.

Credit by Examination

Many academic departments at the university offer students an opportunity to earn credit without a grade in specific courses through a credit by examination program. The tests utilized for placement with credit are:

1. Advanced Placement (AP)

2. College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

3. College Board Achievement Tests (CB)

4. Departmental tests

The departments participating in this program and the tests that each department uses are in the chart below.

The AP examinations are administered annually in the late spring at high schools that offer College Board Advanced Placement courses. Interested students should consult a high school counselor for information on test centers and test registration procedures.

For information about eligibility for any of the tests or the test dates and registration procedures for CLEP, CB, and departmental tests, call or write:

Counseling and Testing Service
University of Houston
Houston, Texas 77204-3242
713-743-5420

All credit-by-examination policies are subject to change.

Course	Test	Minimum Score	Credit
ACCT 2331	CLEP Subject: Introductory Accounting	55	3
ART 1380, 1381	AP: Art History or Departmental Exams	3 Determined by Department of Art	0-62 3-6
BIOL 1431	CLEP Subject: General Biology	50	4
BIOL 1431, 1432	CLEP Subject: General Biology or AP: Biology	55 3	8 8
Biological Science Elective	CLEP General: Natural Sciences	53 (Bio Sci)	3
Chemistry--Introductory level for science, math, engineering, computer science majors. (Course number(s) to be determined by Department of Chemistry)	AP: Chemistry or CLEP Subject: General Chemistry with essay	4 Determined by Department of Chemistry	3-6 2 0-62
CHEM 1301, 1101 (For core curriculum natural science requirement, not for science, math, engineering, computer science majors)	CB Achievement: Chemistry	600 plus interview by Department of Chemistry	4
ENGL 1303 3	AP: English Language/Composition or CB Achievement: English Composition with essay (given only in December) or CB Achievement: English Composition plus UH Department of English essay or SAT II Writing Test	3 620 550 plus 6 on essay 620	3 3 3 3
ENGL 13043	AP: English Language/Composition plusDepartment of English research techniques exam	4 plus passing grade on research test	3
ENGL 2397	AP: English Composition/Literature	3	3
Fine Arts Elective	CLEP General: Humanities	520	3
French--Second- and third-year	CB Achievement: French Listening-Reading plus departmental exam	Determined by Department of Modern and Classical Languages	3-12
German--Second- and third-year	CB Achievement: German Listening-Reading plusdepartmental exam	Determined by Department of Modern and Classical Languages	3-12
GERM 2332	AP: German Language	4 plus grade of B or better in GERM 3333	3
GERM 2332, 3333	AP: German Language	5 plus grade of B or better in GERM 3334	6
HIST 1377 4	CLEP Subject: American History I	50	3
HIST 1378 4	CLEP Subject: American History II	50	3
HIST 1377 - 1378 7	AP: American History AP: American History	3 4	3 6
MATH 1310	CLEP Subject: College Algebra	50	3
MATH 1313	Departmental Exam	13	3
MATH 1314	Departmental Exam	20	3
MATH 1330	Departmental Exam	20	3
MATH 1431	AP: Calculus AB or Departmental Exam	3 3	4 4
MATH 1432	Departmental Exam	3	4
MATH 1431-1432	AP: Calculus BC	3	8
PHYS 1301, 1302 (other than physics, math, and engineering majors)	AP: Physics Form B or Departmental exams	3 Determined by Department of Physics	0-62 3-6
PHYS 1311, 1312, 2313 (physics, math, and engineering majors)	AP: Physics Form B or Departmental Exams	3 Determined by Department of Physics	0-9 2 3-92
Physical Science Elective	CLEP General: Natural Sciences	52 (Phy Sci)	3
POLS 1336- 1337 5	CLEP Subject: American Government or AP: American Government	48 4	3 3
POLS 3311	AP: Comparative Politics	5	3
PSYC 1300	CLEP Subject: General Psychology or AP: Psychology	50 3	3 3
Social Science Elective6	CLEP General: Social Science--History	52 (Soc Sci)	3
SOC 2300	CLEP: Subject: Sociology	51	3
SPAN 2301- 2302 (This credit is available only to students who have completed English 1303 and/or 1304, or English 1301, and who have no previous college level Modern and Classical credit in Spanish.)	AP: Spanish Language or Departmental Exams	3 Determined by Department of Modern and Classical Languages	6
SPAN 3301, 3302	AP: Spanish Language or Departmental Exam	4 Determined by Department of Modern and Classical Languages	6 3-6
World History Elective	CLEP General: Social Science--History	52 (Hist)	3

Special Examinations

Some academic departments at the university offer students an opportunity through special examinations to earn credit for unusual experience related directly to a course or for completion of a course equivalent at a nonaccredited institution. Students who qualify should go to the office of the dean of the college in which the course is taught for additional information and for petition forms to use in applying. No grades are assigned to credit earned by special examination. No residence credit is given.

Placement Without Credit

English 1303

Students may place out of ENGL 1303 without credit by achieving the specified minimum score on any one of the tests listed below. ³

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Test	Minimum Score
CB Achievement: English Composition with essay (given only in December)	550
CB Achievement: English Composition plus Department of English essay	500 plus passing grade on essay
CLEP General: English Composition with essay (given in January, April, June, and October)	520

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Language Placement

Students who have completed two or more years of French, German, Latin, or Spanish in high school or one or more semesters of German at another college or whose native tongue is one of these languages are required to take a language examination for placement without credit before enrolling in a course in that language. For additional information write:

Counseling and Testing Service
University of Houston
Houston, Texas 77204-3242

First-Time-in-College Freshmen

1. All first-time-in-college freshmen enrolling in Fall 1989 and thereafter must take the TASP examination or qualify for exemption from the test. Students must take the test before accumulating nine or more college-level semester credit hours or they will not be permitted to register in additional college-level course work.

   Students who fail one or more sections of the TASP examination will be required to be enrolled continuously in remedial work in each failed area of the basic skills until they have successfully completed all 3 sections of the examinations.

2. Students without any college credit must take the following placement examination prior to registration to earn advanced placement:
   1. English Placement

      Prior to registration, students must take either the English Usage Test of the American College Testing program (ACT) or the Test of Standard Written English (TSWE) or the TASP Writing Test. If the student took the SAT prior to April 1995, the TSWE was administered as part of the verbal section of the SAT. Students taking the SAT after April 1, 1995, may arrange to take a TSWE administered by the Counseling and Testing Service of the University of Houston. Students may contact that office (713-743-5420) for information about test dates and cost.

      Incoming freshmen should enroll in ENGL 1303 if they have one of the following minimum scores:

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      Test	Score
      TSWE	40
      ACT English	17
      EACT English	19
      TASP Writing Test	240

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      Students with scores below these minimums should enroll in ENGL 1300. After completing this course successfully, students must enroll in ENGL 1303 and proceed through the regular sequence of required courses.

      Students may place out of ENGL 1303 without credit by achieving the specified minimum score on any one of the tests listed in the following:

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      Test3	Minimum Score
      CB Achievement: English Composition with essay (given only in December)	550
      CB Achievement: English Composition plus Department of English essay	500 plus passing grade on essay
      CLEP General: English Composition with essay (given in January, April, June, and October)	520

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      The normal sequence of English courses for international students and nonnative speakers of English who have completed fewer than four years of schooling in an American secondary school is ENGL 1309 and 1310. All nonnative speakers of English must take the Placement Examination for Nonnative Speakers of English (PENNSE) to determine their proper placement in English courses. Based on this examination students may be permitted to enroll in ENGL 1309 or may be required to complete ENGL 1300N or equivalent in preparation for ENGL 1309. Students who do not qualify for placement in 1300N must seek compensatory remedial work. They will be retested prior to admission to the regular sequence of English courses at the University of Houston. For information about compensatory work below the level of 1300N, students may contact the Language and Culture Center, 713-743-3030, or the Department of English, 713-743-3013. For information about the PENNSE and the re-entry test, call the Department of English.

   2. Mathematics Placement

      Placement in the sequence of mathematics/reasoning courses is determined in one of two ways.

      1. Students with a composite score of 900 or higher on the SAT or 20 or higher on the ACT (21 EACT) may enroll directly in MATH 1310: College Algebra or MATH 1315: College Mathematics. For SAT tests taken on or after April 1, 1995, mathematics subtest scores (subscores) instead of composite scores will be used, and a minimum score of 530 on the SATM mathematics subtest will be required for direct enrollment in MATH 1310 or MATH 1315. Students with these scores are also qualified to take a departmental examination which may allow them to place out of MATH 1310 and register for their second three hours of mathematics/reasoning.

      2. Students with test scores lower than 20 ACT (21 EACT) or 900 SAT (if taken prior to April 1, 1995) or with mathematics subscores lower than 530 SATM (on tests taken on or after April 1, 1995), and students who do not have SAT or ACT scores must take a placement examination designed by the Department of Mathematics prior to registration in mathematics courses. On the basis of this examination, students will either be admitted to MATH 1310: College Algebra, or MATH 1315: College Mathematics; required to complete MATH 1300 or equivalent in preparation for MATH 1310 or MATH 1315; or placed out of MATH 1310.

      3. Students transferring six or more hours of equivalent core-approved courses in the appropriate categories have satisfied the mathematics/reasoning core curriculum requirement. Such students are not required to take the mathematics placement examination.

         Students transferring fewer than six hours of equivalent core-approved mathematics courses including College Algebra do not have to take the mathematics placement examination but must take an additional mathematics/reasoning course.

         Students transferring fewer than six hours of equivalent core-approved mathematics courses other than College Algebra must take the mathematics placement examination. Students who place out of College Algebra and are transferring three to five hours of core-approved mathematics courses have satisfied the basic skills mathematics/reasoning core curriculum requirement. Students who place out of College Algebra and are transferring one or two hours of core-approved mathematics courses must take an additional mathematics/reasoning course. Students who do not place out of College Algebra must take MATH 1310.

      For information about MATH 1300 or equivalent course work, consult with the Department of Mathematics, 713-743-3500.

      Mathematics placement examinations are given during orientation programs and at regularly scheduled times twice monthly throughout the year. For information on the testing schedule, call the Office of Counseling and Testing at 743-5444. Students must complete mathematics testing, if needed, prior to enrolling in any mathematics course. Those who register for a course for which they lack the proper placement score will be dropped from the course and will be required to reregister at the appropriate level.

   3. Reading Placement

      Placement in the READ 1300 Foundations Program course (Reading Skills) will be determined by students' scores on either the American College Testing program examination (ACT) or on the SAT examination. The reading subscore must be 16 or above and/or the reading subscore for the SAT test must be 40 or above to enable a student to place out of the READ 1300 requirement.

      Students whose scores are below these minimums (or those later approved by Undergraduate Council) must enroll in the READ 1300 course or be placed in an approved non-course remediation.

International Students

All international students who are non-native speakers of English and are new to the University of Houston are required to satisfy English proficiency requirements for admission by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For placement into English courses, the Placement Examination for Nonnative Speakers of English (PENNSE) is required. Placement of all students into courses in English as a second language (ESL) is made by the ESL Committee. The normal sequence of courses for entering freshman international students is ENGL 1309, 1310. The fee for the PENNSE is $8.

Students who do not show satisfactory performance on the PENNSE are required to take ENGL 1300N or equivalent, regardless of previous credit in English courses. Students whose scores reveal the need for work in English below the level of ENGL 1300N must seek compensatory remedial work. They will be retested before being permitted to enroll in the normal sequence of English courses at the University of Houston. For information about compensatory work below the level of ENGL 1300N, students may consult with the Language and Culture Center, 713-743-3030, or the Department of English, 713-743-3013.

University Studies Division

The University Studies Division (USD) offers a wide range of academic advising and support services designed to assist undergraduate students during the critically important first year university experience.

All newly admitted undergraduate students are members of the University Studies Division for at least one semester. Students who have a declared major will also have available to them the services of their major department/college advisors. Students who choose not to declare a major at the point of admission to the University of Houston will be offered assistance through the USD that will help them later make an informed decision about a major field of study. All USD students will declare a major by the beginning of their junior year (60 credit hours), if they have not already done so.

Newly admitted undergraduate students with 60 or more hours may enter the University of Houston as USD students without a major, but may remain in that status only for the first two semesters of enrollment. During these first two semesters, junior or senior level students may seek vocational and career counseling to identify appropriate fields of interest, meet with USD advisors to discuss potential majors, and consult with college and departmental advisors concerning major requirements. During this timeframe these students will establish a University of Houston grade point average and will declare a major field of study. This process must be finalized before enrollment for a third semester can be completed.

The USD is also the source for TASP screening and information. For information about USD call 713-743-8982 or visit room 320 Student Service Center during regular office hours.

Academic Advising

Academic advising is every student's best source of information about academic programs and procedures at the University of Houston. Academic advising services are a vital aspect of the university's active commitment to students' academic success. Thus, the university expects all students to participate in the academic advising process throughout their careers here.

Academic advising is necessary to ensure that all newly admitted students are in compliance with university policies and are making appropriate decisions about their academic programs. The University Studies Division shares advising responsibilities with colleges and departments for declared majors, particularly during their initial semester of enrollment. All new students wishing to make a successful adjustment to the University of Houston should take full advantage of academic advising services offered through the University Studies Division or the college or department of their majors.

Continuing and former University of Houston students benefit from regular, routine academic advising as well. Advising is designed to help students make decisions about their educational and career goals. It is an ongoing process that includes but is not limited to assistance in planning each semester's schedule of courses. Students should meet with their academic advisors at least once every semester to review their academic progress and to make plans for the future.

Students who have been admitted to a particular college or department should seek advising from that area. Other undergraduate students should contact the University Studies Division/Academic Advising Center, 320 Student Service Center.

Orientation

New Students

All new freshmen and transfer students are expected to attend orientation. The program is designed to acquaint new students with the campus and the many resources that can enhance both academic success and personal development. The orientation program focuses on several important areas, including the curriculum, academic advising, placement testing, campus activities, student organizations, and campus facilities. Registration also takes place at orientation. During orientation, new students have an opportunity to interact with upperclassmen, faculty, and university staff members. By attending orientation, new students will be best prepared for the start of the first semester.

Information about orientation is mailed directly to new students who have been admitted to the university. Questions about orientation should be directed to:

Office of the Director of Campus Life
University of Houston
Houston, Texas 77204-3652

International studentswith questions about orientation should write:

Office of International Student Services
University of Houston
Houston, Texas 77204-3243

Registration

The computer-aided registration system is designed to simplify the registration process. For students' convenience, several registration periods are held for each semester and summer session. Specific dates and detailed instructions for each registration cycle are included in the class schedule.

Cancellation

Students may cancel their registration after payment through the Office of Registration and Academic Records, 108 Ezekiel W. Cullen Building, without financial penalty if they cancel before the first day of class. Students who do so are entitled to a full refund and are regarded as never having registered.

Class Schedule

The class schedule, which includes detailed registration procedures and a listing of courses and approved core curriculum courses for the semester, may be purchased well in advance of the beginning of each semester and summer session. Class schedules are sold for $1.00 at the bookstore located in the University Center.

Class Membership

Properly enrolled students are required to attend the first day of class. Students who fail to do so may be dropped from the class. Students may not attend a class after the first week of classes unless they are properly registered for that course and section. Failure to follow proper registration procedures may jeopardize students' good standing at the university and result in a loss of credit. Class rolls are made up only from the official enrollment records of the Office of Registration and Academic Records. Students whose names are not on the class roll in each of their classes should immediately consult the Office of Registration and Academic Records, 108 Ezekiel W. Cullen Building, to verify registration.

Discontinued Classes

The university reserves the right, when necessary, to discontinue classes or to alter the schedule otherwise. If a class is discontinued, students will be notified at the first scheduled class meeting, whenever possible, so that they may register for alternate courses. Students who are enrolled in a discontinued class will be dropped automatically from the course. If they wish to enroll in another section, they must go through official drop and add procedures.

Section Changes

Students may make section changes, such as dropping and adding a course or section of a course, after they have registered and paid fees, by completing and processing the required forms. These forms will be available during the published times for section changes. Changes should be made during the periods prescribed in the class schedule.

Residency Status

The following information is from the Rules and Regulations for Determining Residency Status, published by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Definition of Terms

"Dependent" means an individual who is claimed as a dependent for federal income tax purposes by the individual's parent or guardian at the time of registration and for the tax year preceding the year in which the individual registers.

Nonresidents

An individual who is under 18 years of age or is a dependent and who is living away from his family and whose family resides in another state or has not resided in Texas for the 12-month period immediately preceding the date of registration shall be classified as a nonresident student.

An individual who is 18 years of age or under or is a dependent and whose family has not resided in Texas for the 12-month period immediately preceding the date of registration shall be classified as a nonresident student regardless of whether he has become the legal ward of residents of Texas or has been adopted by residents of Texas while he is attending an educational institution in Texas, or within a 12-month period before his attendance, or under circumstances indicating that the guardianship or adoption was for the purpose of obtaining status as a resident student.

An individual who is 18 years of age or over who resides out of the state or who has come from outside Texas and who registers in an educational institution before having resided in Texas for a 12-month period shall be classified as a nonresident student.

Residents

An individual who is 18 years of age or under or is a dependent and whose parents were formerly residents of Texas is entitled to pay the resident tuition fee following the parents' change of legal residence to another state, as long as the individual remains continuously enrolled in a regular session in a state-supported institution of higher education.

An individual who is 18 years of age or over who has come from outside Texas and who is gainfully employed in Texas for a 12-month period immediately preceding registration in an educational institution shall be classified as a resident student as long as he continues to maintain a legal residence in Texas.

An individual who would have been classified as a resident for the first five of the six years immediately preceding registration, but who resided in another state for all or part of the year immediately preceding registration, shall be classified as a resident student.

An individual who is a resident of Texas who marries a nonresident is entitled to pay the resident tuition fee as long as the individual does not adopt the legal residence of the spouse in another state.

An alien who is living in this country under a visa permitting permanent residence or who has filed with the proper federal immigration authorities a declaration of intention to become a citizen has the same privilege of qualifying for resident status for fee purposes under the law as a citizen of the United States. A resident alien residing in a junior college district located immediately adjacent to Texas boundary lines shall be charged the resident tuition by that junior college.

Nonresident Notification

Individuals who are classified as residents but who become nonresidents by changing legal residence through their own action or by the action of the individuals controlling their domicile are required to notify the Office of Registration and Academic Records, 108 Ezekiel W. Cullen Building.

Proper Classification

Individuals are responsible for registering under the proper residency classification. If there is a question on classification, individuals are responsible for raising the issue with the appropriate administrative officials prior to or during registration. Notify the Office of Registration and Academic Records, 108 Ezekiel W. Cullen Building.

Oath of Residency

Before an individual may register at an institution of higher education paying tuition at the rate provided for residents, the individual must affirm under oath to the appropriate official at the institution that the individual is entitled to be classified as a resident for purposes of tuition.

If the institution later determines that the individual was not entitled to be classified as a resident at the time of the individual's registration, the individual shall, not later than 30 days after the date the individual is notified of the determination, pay to the institution the amount the individual should have paid as a nonresident.

If the individual fails to make a timely payment as required by this section, the individual is not entitled to receive a transcript or to receive credit for courses taken during the time the individual was falsely registered as a resident student.

A nonresident student classification is presumed to be correct as long as the residence of the individual in the state is primarily for the purpose of attending an educational institution. After residing in Texas for at least 12 months, a nonresident student may be reclassified as a resident student as provided in the rules and regulations adopted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Any individual reclassified as a resident student is entitled to pay the tuition fee for a resident of Texas at any subsequent registration as long as he continues to maintain his legal residence in Texas.

Residency Status Appeal

Individuals who believe they have been misclassified may, upon written request, have the case reviewed by a residency official in the Office of Registration and Academic Records. Questions concerning residency should be directed to:

Office of Registration and Academic Records
University of Houston
Houston, Texas 77204-2161

Application for Reclassification

Individuals classified as nonresident students shall be considered to retain that status until they make written application for reclassification in the form prescribed by the institution and are officially reclassified in writing as residents of Texas by the proper administrative officers of the institution. An application for reclassification must be submitted prior to the official census date of the relevant term.

Reclassification as a Nonresident

Individuals who have been classified as residents of Texas shall be reclassified as nonresident students whenever they shall report, or there is found to exist, circumstances indicating a change in legal residence to another state. If individuals who have been classified as residents of Texas are found to have been erroneously classified, those individuals shall be reclassified as nonresidents and will be required to pay the difference between the resident and nonresident fees for those semesters in which they were so erroneously classified. In addition, the individuals shall be required to pay back all monies borrowed from the Hinson-Hazelwood College Student Loan Program.

Reclassification as a Resident

If individuals have been erroneously classified as nonresident students and subsequently prove to the satisfaction of the appropriate officials of an institution of higher education that they should have been classified as resident students, they will be reclassified as residents of Texas and may be entitled to a refund of the difference between the resident and nonresident fees for the semesters in which they were so erroneously classified. Normally the refunds must be requested and substantiated during the current term.

Penalties

The governing board of each institution required by the law to charge a nonresident tuition or registration fee is subject to the rules, regulations, and interpretations issued by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for the administration of the nonresident tuition provisions of the law. The rules, regulations, and interpretations promulgated by the Coordinating Board shall be furnished to the presidents or administrative heads of all Texas public senior and junior colleges and universities.

The governing board of an institution of higher education may assess and collect from each nonresident student who fails to comply with the rules and regulations of the boards concerning nonresident fees a penalty not to exceed $10 a semester.

Student Compliance with Institutional Rules and Regulations

Each public institution of higher education has been authorized by statute to assess and collect from nonresident students failing to comply with the provisions of the tuition statute, and with these interpretations concerning nonresident fees, a penalty not to exceed $10 a semester. In addition, if individuals have obtained residence classification by virtue of deliberate concealment of facts or misrepresentation of fact, they may be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, in accordance with the rules and regulations that may be adopted by the governing boards of the respective institutions of higher education.

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